Dear Queenscliff Parents and Carers,
It was lovely to see so many parents, carers, friends and community members join us last Friday for our very first assembly for 2026. The sense of excitement and connection in the room was unmistakable, and it was a wonderful way to bring our school community together at the beginning of a new year. Assemblies are always special moments in the life of a school, but there was something particularly energising about this one as we launched into the opportunities and experiences that 2026 will bring.
We were treated to brilliant class showcases from 5/6T, Year 2 and 3/4H. Each class demonstrated not only their learning, but also their confidence, creativity and willingness to step outside their comfort zones.
Our new School Leaders, Jude Spencer, Amelia Miller, Eve Le Page and Ella Clifford, did a tremendous job hosting the assembly. They spoke with confidence, clarity and presence, setting a strong example for their peers. Stepping into leadership roles so early in the year can be daunting, yet they embraced the responsibility with enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud of the way they represented our school and look forward to seeing them continue to grow in their leadership throughout the year.
2026 Parent Class Representatives
Thank you to the parents/carers who have nominated to be Class Representatives for their child’s class in 2026. We have the following class representatives:
Prep: Steph Ryan
Year 1: Melle Patrick and Scott Atkinson
Year 2: Stacey Goegan
3/4F: Kelly Clifford
3/4H: Lauren Vosbergen and Nina Whitton
5/6T: Elisa Brent
5/6C: We are seeking 2 Class Representatives
We seeking an additional Class Representative for the following classes:
Prep
Year 2
3/4F
5/6T
Please email your child’s teacher or queenscliff.ps@education.vic.gov.au to register your interest in becoming a class representative for 2025.
Over the coming weeks, parents and carers should receive an email from your Class Representative introducing themselves, explaining their role as a Class Representative and inviting you to join a new Class Whatsapp Group chat for your child’s class. To join the group chat is optional for families.
Melissa Fitzgerald and I look forward to meeting with our new Class Representatives for 2026 next Friday 27 February for our first catch up of the year.
School Council Community Catchup - Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club
Our School Council invites parents/carers to attend a 'QPS Community Catch Up' at the Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club on Friday 13 March from 4pm-9pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for our parents to get together to connect and make new friendships with other parents in our community. Parents may wish to drop in for a catch up at a time that suits you. Last year, our School Council organised an event at the Royal and it was very successful with many families in attendance.Drinks and pizzas will be available at the club for purchase. There will be a DJ providing tunes. We encourage our new 2026 Prep parents/carers to join us for this social event to connect with other QPS families.School Council invites parents who are interested in attending, to complete the Expression of Interest form below, so that catering can be accommodated by PLSLC. If you wish to attend, please complete the form below. Parents are not required to have a membership to the club to attend the event.
EOI - QPS Community Term 1 Catch Up
NAPLAN 2026
Students in Year 3 and Year 5 will participate in NAPLAN in Week 7 and 8 of this term. Throughout this term, teachers will be spending time in class assisting to prepare students for the NAPLAN assessments. Students will be provided with a 'Practice NAPLAN' assessment in the coming weeks to assist their understanding of the online platform and login process.
If your child is undertaking NAPLAN this year, please ensure your child is at school by 8:50am on the nominated dates below so that they have time to settle into class before the assessments are administered. Assessments will commence at 9:15am.
2026 NAPLAN Dates
Week 7
Wednesday 11 March - Writing
Thursday 12 March - Conventions of Language
Week 8
Monday 16 March - Reading
Tuesday 17 March - Numeracy
Students who are absent on a day of NAPLAN Assessment will be provided with time to complete the assessment on another nominated day. If you have any questions regarding NAPLAN, please email your child's teacher.
Congratulations Xavier
Congratulations to Xavier Grainger who was selected to join the Western United soccer academy. Xavier will participate in training camps with high performance coaches and engage in competitive matches in a state league. This opportunity provides Xavier with a pathway to pursue his passion, and we are extremely proud of his achievement. We wish him all the best for the season ahead.
QPS Cross Country
To run this event safely, we require 25 volunteers (mostly course marshalls and a couple of time keepers), to cheer on our runners around the school as well as man stations along the Rail Trail, Stokes and Stevens Street. We will do our best to match parents with stations to watch their children running. Please sign up to volunteer via the link below.
Cross Country Parent Volunteer Registration
Parents/carers are welcome to come along and cheer their students on. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy a snack after the event. Please see the timetable below for approximate times of student events. Please note that we do our best to run to times, however, these may alter slightly due to the running pace of students. We look forward to seeing you on the day!
House Meetings
On Friday 13 February, our school hosted House Meetings whereby students met in their Houses with their House Student Leaders and teachers. Students revised their Houses’ values, mascot and practised their House Chants. Following this, each House learnt a new dance to perform in a ‘dance off’ on the school oval. House meetings are a wonderful opportunity for our students to build connections and relationships with students in other year levels and to support students' sense of belonging and connectedness to school. This year students will participate in activities during House meetings focused on building resilience and connectedness to school. Our Student House Leaders did a phenomenal job in leading their Houses for the afternoon. Congratulations to Gellibrand who came out on top in the ‘dance off’.
School Council Nominations 2026
This term we will be hosting an election for 1 Parent Member to join our School Council for the next two years. From Monday 16 February 2026, nominations for Parent Members to join our School Council will open. Parents can collect nomination forms from our School Office. Parents may wish to self-nominate themselves for the position or have another member of our community nominate them for the position. Nominations will close on Monday 2 March 2026. All signed nomination forms are to be returned to the School Office or emailed to queenscliff.ps@education.vic.gov.au by the closing date to be considered.
Depending on the number of nominations, a ballot will be formed for the community to vote for our parent members to join the School Council. Ballots forms can be collected from the School Office and forms will be emailed to all families. All completed ballot forms must be submitted in person at the School Office or sent via post.
The Ballot process will open on Wednesday 4 March 2026 and close on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
If you require any further information on the School Council nominations and ballot process, please contact our School Office or connect with one of our current School Council members.
Technology User Agreements
All students and families are required to read the Technology User Agreements located in your child’s school diary. The Technology User Agreement outlines how students are to keep themselves and others safe when online and how to respect school technology devices. We ask that all families that take time to review the User Agreement with their child and sign at the bottom of the page.
Curriculum Days in 2026
This year our school will have the following days as Curriculum Days whereby staff will be engaging in professional development in alignment with our school’s Annual Implementation Plan, as well as planning, assessment and reporting practices.
Curriculum Days (student free days) for 2026 include:
Monday 20 April (Term 2)
Tuesday 9 June (King's Birthday Long Weekend)
Monday 13 July (Term 3)
Monday 2 November (Melbourne Cup Public Holiday on Tuesday 3 November)
Friday 18 December (Term 4)
TheirCare will be offering OSHC services for our students on all Curriculum Days this year.
Assembly
Our next school assembly will be hosted on Friday 6 March at 9am. We will have Year 1, 5/6C and 3/4F showcasing their learning. We encourage all parents, friends and community members to come along to join us for this occasion. Assembly will commence at 9am on the hardcourt area outside the main building. We hope to see you there!
School Council
Our School Council’s AGM will be held on Monday 16 March 2026, whereby our new members to the School Council will be announced following the nomination and ballot process. On Monday 9 February, our School Council met to discuss financial planning and school operations, including fundraising committees, Nature Play Space development, camps and upcoming events.
Nyatne baa Gobata
(Thank you and take care)
Mat McRae
Principal
