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Dale O'Connor
Last term the students from Miss Marcucci’s and Miss Bullen’s class recently went on an excursion to Unley Library. We had to fill in our membership forms to give our teachers so that we could join the library. Upon arrival,… Continue Reading →
The SRC Executives have been working on their first edition of the UPS News. Have a look at their end of term video review below.
We would like to take this opportunity to say farewell to Jo Jenkins. Jo is a much loved member of the Unley Primary School staff, and she will be retiring at the end of this term. You would probably know Jo… Continue Reading →
At six o’clock on a Friday evening, rooms 21 ,23 and 24 gathered around the blazing fire, waiting for Trent Hill to explain his knowledge of Kaurna life. He taught us about Kaurna tools, such as the woomeras which were… Continue Reading →
After much anticipation, the year 6 jumpers have arrived! Earlier this week, the excitement was high as the new jumpers were unpacked and distributed to the year 6 students upstairs. Some haven’t taken them off since! Our new leaders of… Continue Reading →
Over the last 3 weeks, our students in year 4-6 have been completing the wellbeing and engagement collection survey. The wellbeing and engagement collection (WEC) is a survey that collects information from students in years 4 to 12 across South… Continue Reading →
This year we are seeking applications for Year 5/6 students to join the Young Environmental Leaders (YEL) group at our school. We will take 4 students to 3 x sustainability forums throughout the year and they will be expected to… Continue Reading →
The Oliphant Science Awards is an exciting event for our junior scientists in South Australia. The awards have been conducted every year since 1981 and allow students to explore science and technology through inquiry, investigation, innovation, new technologies, writing, art… Continue Reading →
To all families and community members, I am pleased to inform you that Unley Primary School is committed to developing a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in 2022. Our RAP will aim to support our school community in developing an educational… Continue Reading →
A big thanks to everyone for sending in a gold coin donation yesterday or donating online. All up we have raised $1,132.65 that will go directly to those people affected by the crisis in Ukraine.
We were very lucky to have such beautiful autumn weather today to Celebrate Harmony Day. The air was filled with the buzz of children excitedly working with their buddies to decorate the school yard with messages of Harmony in chalk…. Continue Reading →
Please see the video below for a quick Governing Council update from David.
We are very much looking forward to celebrating Harmony Day here at Unley Primary School next week. On Thursday, the 24th March, we will celebrate Harmony Day and the diversity of our students and families. It is about community participation,… Continue Reading →
Did you know? Over the last 70 years more than seven and a half million migrants have made Australia their home. Nearly half of Australians were born overseas or have a parent who was. People from over 200 countries make up… Continue Reading →
Our year 6 students are doing a stellar job of keeping everyone safe on the school crossing this term. These students participated in a special training session run by SA Police last year where they found out what is involved… Continue Reading →
David, Julie, Danni and Dale have created an Acquaintance Evening video below from the leadership team. It does go for about 10 minutes so maybe make yourself a cuppa.
You may have noticed that campus 2 is looking very different at the moment, with fencing surrounding the main building. Workers have started on the renovations that will see big changes to the interior of the building. While the exterior… Continue Reading →
You may have noticed a splash of colour added to the toilet block on Campus 1. This is the background of a Mural that will soon wrap around the whole building. Towards the end of last year, the SRC met… Continue Reading →
This year we are thrilled to have 46 Year 6 representatives as part of our student leadership team. The team consists of three different committees: Peer Support, SRC Executive and House Captains. All students went through an application process to… Continue Reading →
Welcome back for 2022! It was wonderful to welcome students back to school for the new year today, in particular our new Receptions for their first day of school. Thank you to our families for supporting us and respecting our… Continue Reading →
The SRC would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your support with Friday’s casual clothes fundraiser. All up, the school has managed to raise $2269 to support the Dalousu village in the Solomon Islands. This will… Continue Reading →
It has been a long-standing tradition for the children of Unley Primary School to donate grocery items to give to those in need at Christmas time. The donations are usually presented to representatives from the Unley Salvation Army as part… Continue Reading →
Science Alive! is the largest single interactive science exhibition in Australia and brings together the South Australias big names in science and technology. There will be over 60 exhibitors providing hands-on fun that is interactive, dynamic, fun, and educational for… Continue Reading →