Please see below the upcoming important dates and school events.

Last week, our school came together to celebrate Harmony Day, a special time to recognise and appreciate the diverse backgrounds that make up our community. Throughout the week, students took part in activities to explore the meaning behind Harmony Day, reflecting on the importance of inclusivity and belonging.

A highlight was the creation of our Harmony Week Banner, proudly displayed at the front of the school. Featuring the student-chosen message, “We may all be different flowers growing in different gardens, but we still belong in the same bouquet,” the banner was a wonderful reminder that, while we may all be unique, we are stronger together.

Our Harmony Day Assembly on Friday was a fantastic celebration, with so many families joining us. Students shared messages about their cultures, giving us all a chance to learn and appreciate different traditions and languages. Year 6 student Samreen and her dance teacher gave a beautiful cultural dance performance, and the cultural dress parade was a great way for students to proudly showcase their heritage.

The assembly finished on a high note as the whole school sang "We Are Australian" together. It was amazing to see a sea of orange, the official colour of Harmony Day, which represents communication, connection, and respect.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make Harmony Day such a special occasion. It was a wonderful reminder that at Mitcham Primary School, everyone belongs. 

This term, Nancilee, our Student Wellbeing Support Officer, has been busy introducing Kimochis to our Reception classes. Kimochis is a program designed to support children in developing their social skills and help them recognise and express their emotions constructively.

The word Kimochi means "feeling" in Japanese, and each Kimochis character comes with a few small pillows displaying an emotion on one side and a corresponding facial expression on the other. Through engaging activities and stories, students are learning to identify their feelings, build empathy, and develop the skills to navigate social interactions with confidence and care.

As part of our lunchtime clubs, board games under the pergola have become a popular way for students to spend their lunchtime. These group games provide students an opportunity to relax, have fun with peers, and strengthen friendships. This area has become a welcoming space for connection and laughter, enhancing students' social skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We look forward to sharing the ongoing positive impact of these programs and others throughout the year! 

We are delighted to be able to welcome parents to attend the Lap-a-thon on Friday, March 28th.

Below is a timetable of when classes are participating:

Students will need to come along to the event dressed in a white t-shirt, old shorts and sneakers for running in. We recommend children who do not wish to be squirted with colour wear a bright multi-coloured t-shirt (instead of a white one) as a way to still be colourful and bright on the day.

Thanks to the incredible support of our school community, we have raised nearly $100,000 for new playground equipment and outdoor seating. To bring our vision to life, we will allocate approximately $30,000 from our 2025 fundraising efforts to support the project, including essential earthworks.

Below is the outdoor space ready to be developed. Envision a space where children can climb, explore, and play — a playground designed to spark adventure and creativity. Our vision includes a large, engaging play structure featuring a towering climbing frame, challenging bridges and multiple slides. Surrounding the playground, lush native landscaping will provide a natural, inviting atmosphere, encouraging curiosity and connection with nature. A dedicated seating area with modern outdoor seating will create a welcoming space for students to gather, chat, and relax between play. With your support, we can bring this outdoor space to life!

We look forward to sharing more updates as the project progresses!

Now is the time to start collecting your donations from family and friends.

Don’t forget to record donations on the provided sponsorship form ready to return to the School Office by Friday 2^nd May.

Thank you in advance for your participation and we look forward to seeing you at this FUN and COLOURFUL event! 

This year, Grandparents and Special Friends Day will be a Reception to Year 6 event! All students are encouraged to invite a grandparent or a special person in their life to visit their classroom and participate in an activity. Times for the classroom visits are included in the attached invitation.

To make the day even more special, we will be hosting a morning tea in the Gym for our visitors, available before or after their classroom visit. Please note that morning tea will close at 11:30 am, so visitors attending Year 5 & 6 classrooms will need to enjoy their morning tea before visiting the classroom.

We would love some volunteer support to help with the morning tea, both with setup the day before and assistance on the day. If you’re able to help, please sign up using the link below:

volunteersignup.org/88AYX

We are also asking families for donations of sweet and savoury food for the morning tea. Non-perishable items can be brought to the front office next week and fresh items can be brought directly to the Gym on Tuesday 8th April. Fresh flowers for tables are also welcome.

Thank you for your support in making this a memorable event! 

Wednesday, April 2nd (Week 10) is World Autism Awareness Day. This global event has been celebrated since 2007 to raise awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of autistic people.

At Mitcham Primary School, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. As the Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT), I promote inclusion and diversity by sharing best practices and resources through the AIT initiative.

The poster attached shares some considerations that have been made by the autistic and autism communities around some respectful ways we can promote autism awareness, acceptance and appreciation.

Anne Thomas - Autism Inclusion Teacher (AIT)

Premier's Reading Challenge

A reminder that the Premier’s Reading Challenge is currently running. If your child has lost their form they can come and see us in the library for another copy. The PRC website at https://premiersreadingchallenge.sa.edu.au/has online lists you can check from home.

In the Library these books can be identified by the coloured stickers on the books’ spine. Reception to Year 2 students have red stickers, Year 3-5 have green stickers and Year 6 books have yellow stickers. The Premier’s Reading Challenge concludes on the 5^th of September.

Overdue Books 

We would much rather students be able to continue borrowing than be worrying about a book they can’t find. Parents, please, if you or your child are concerned about any books that are overdue or lost, contact Vasi in the library at vasi.gelasakis474@schoolsa.sa.edu.au. While we expect students to treat our library books with care, we do understand all sorts of things can happen. Overdue notices will be sent directly to the parent email you have nominated for receiving notices. Years 3-6 students have a school email address to which we will also send overdue notices.

Yours in reading,

Vasi and Sunyoung

We have some exciting news! Please join us in welcoming Ida to our canteen team. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to working together to continue providing your children with all the delicious options our canteen has to offer.

A big thank you to all the children who enjoyed a Harmony Day muffin—more than half the school placed an order! Our week of baking filled the air with amazing aromas, and we hope everyone loved the treats. A special shoutout to the wonderful volunteers who helped out on Friday—it was a fun and energetic day!

If your child received an emergency lunch order and payment is still outstanding, we kindly ask that you settle it as soon as possible. We truly appreciate your cooperation.

Below is a roster showing times when volunteers are needed – even an hour or two of your time will make a big difference and ensure we can continue providing this service to our school community!

Please see below the upcoming important dates and school events.