Unley Primary School News

Congratulations to Inez Hill-Thomson and Renee Ng who have both been successful in obtaining a solo to sing at the Festival Theatre in September. Both girls worked hard preparing for their audition and it is great that they will be able… Continue Reading →

In week 8, term 2, Monique Kirsanovs and Grace Volkers participated in SAPSASA netball for South East Adelaide. They had to arrive at Priceline Stadium at 8:00am each morning. Trials were held prior to the event. 70 girls trialled  but… Continue Reading →

This is a brief account of the recent SAPSASA teams footy championships, in which Harry, Oliver, Jack A, Micah, Jack D, Jack W and Zach participated. Thank you to Marc, Isaac and Alice for coaching us through this incredible journey… Continue Reading →

Last week there was a bit of excitement when the Tommy’s Garden mural was unveiled. Port Elliot based artist, Richard John, has been working on a mural commissioned by our Facilities Committee, to tell a short version of the Tommy… Continue Reading →

Seven Unley PS students have been selected to represent to the South East Adelaide SAPSASA region in the upcoming state-wide championships. This represents an incredibly large cohort from the one school, one of which we are very proud. Jack Appleton, Zach… Continue Reading →

In continuing with our publication of students’ writing across the years, we are pleased to share these short story narratives from Imogen and Scarlett in Sarah Bullen’s Year 5 class: “The Lock – in”  (by Scarlett) Greta ran onto the playing… Continue Reading →

Across our school we have various ways of communicating with families. These include our school blog (this publication, UPS News), email, Skoolbag, and various class-based apps, including the Class Dojo and Seesaw apps. In an attempt to establish a common approach for parent access to… Continue Reading →

On Tuesday of this week, our team of athletes competed in the SAPSASA District Athletics Championships. This is a wonderful event, with private and state schools from across the eastern suburbs competing at Santos Stadium. Our team came third in… Continue Reading →

Our staff room furniture, as you will be aware if you have spent time in there, is a bit long in the tooth. Over the next few weeks we will be making a few changes to upgrade this space, including… Continue Reading →

Year 7 student, Rebekka Stutley, has had some continued success on the golfing circuit. Rebekka, and other golfers from South Australia, recently competed in the US  Kids Golf championships. This competition aims to promote golf around the world for up… Continue Reading →

Each year,  there are 4 days set aside as ‘pupil free’, enabling staff to engage in professional development. We also have one school closure day, at Royal Show time. This will be held on Monday 2 September Our Governing Council… Continue Reading →

In week 8 the year 3’s went on camp to Arbury Park. When they got back to school, they had the opportunity to reflect on their experiences…..   What did you learn about yourself while on camp? “I learnt that… Continue Reading →

A big thank you to our Community and Fundraising Committee for organizing our Pop up Market, held last Friday. There were wonderful stalls in the Sport Arts Centre, and plenty of fun and excitement for all. All up about $4,000 in profit… Continue Reading →

Please be advised that our school will practice our evacuation procedures tomorrow, Wednesday 3 April. Each term we rehearse either invacuation or evacuation practices to ensure students are aware of our plans. Classroom teachers will address this issue with their class… Continue Reading →

Our Year 3 Cricket teams are flying through the season so far, having great success and enjoyment. On Monday they were treated to a special treat with Redbacks opener, Jake Winter, coming along to the early morning practice session. Max and… Continue Reading →

Continuing on with our series of great young writers, some authors from Tam’s Year 3 students, Adelaide, Blake and Li-ern share their poetry: The Beach I see the blue, calm ocean and the shiny sunset. I feel happy and relaxed… Continue Reading →

In week 5 all of the Year 5’s went to Woodhouse Activity Centre for a two night camp. We all had a fabulous, although hot and exhausting, time. We enjoyed activities such as tube sliding, orienteering, Challenge Hill, laser skirmish,… Continue Reading →

Please be advised that we have had some concerns expressed about the safety of students who walk down Rugby St past the Edmund Tce roundabout on the way to school or on the way home from school. The issue appears… Continue Reading →

This year our school is focusing on students’ writing as a key goal for improvement. In celebration of this, we would like to publish on Unley Primary School News a regular sample of students’ writing. Our first narrative is by Year 4 student, James Thomas: Amazed… Continue Reading →

I would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to the following parents and community members who have put their hand up to support our school in 2019. Our Governing Council and sub committees drive much of the improvement at our… Continue Reading →

Dear Parents and Carers, Across the year there are four “pupil free days” allocated to support school staff in professional development. This year at Unley PS the professional development will be in the key areas of: – Writing – planning and designing… Continue Reading →