Palmerston District Primary School

11/09/2026

WELCOME!

Today we welcomed our Director General Jo Wood.

The senior leadership did a walkthrough of our school with Jo visiting classrooms and talking about our wonderful school.

We talked with Jo about the importance of strong and sustainable school culture and how we are collaborating to improve reading and spelling and part of our School Improvement Plan.

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09/09/2026

Also- last week Palmerston competed in the Softball Gala Day. All gave it their best, with Mr Downey highlighting how engaged all students were!

09/09/2026

Yesterday some of our 5/ 6 represented Palmerston at the Netball Gala Day. All 3 teams showed our true school spirit, being safe respectful learners as they cheered on their peers and others throughout the day. Miss McQueen and Mrs Hulm were super proud

09/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Legacy Letters of Kindness during Legacy Week, and to our wonderful Defence students and their friends who proudly delivered every postcard around the school.

Legacy is built on the values of care, connection and supporting families, and our Letters of Kindness beautifully reflected that spirit. It was heartwarming to see thoughtful messages of gratitude, encouragement and friendship shared throughout our school, proving that even the smallest act of kindness can make a lasting difference.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Palmerston community, we raised just over $700 in just two days of fundraising. Every dollar will help Legacy continue providing social, financial, and developmental support to the partners and children of Australian veterans.

Congratulations to Jennifer (Year 4), who was the lucky winner of our Legacy Bear raffle!

Thank you for making Legacy Week such a meaningful celebration of kindness, community, and giving back.

Carla - Defence School Mentor

08/09/2026

🌿 What can we discover when we become scientists and explore the world around us?🔎🦎

Our Year 1 students had an incredible day exploring Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary, putting on their scientist hats and getting curious about the environment around them! 🌳🐾

As young scientists, students investigated habitats and the living things that depend on them, making observations, asking questions and looking closely at how plants, animals and their environments are connected. 🔬🌱

We explored what it means for a species to be endangered and why some animals and plants need protection. We also learned about invasive species, the impact they can have on native environments and why caring for Country and protecting habitats is so important. 🐨🦊🌿

Our students were curious, thoughtful and enthusiastic as they explored, observed and shared their thinking. They discovered that being a scientist isn't just about knowing the answers — it's about asking questions, noticing details, gathering evidence and being willing to wonder!💚

A wonderful day of learning, discovery and connecting with our local environment. 🌏🔎

07/09/2026

How do you take a minute to rest the mind and soul in a busy day at school?

Take a nap in Calmy Palmy of course!

06/09/2026

P&C ANNOUNCEMENT

Who has an hour or two free on Sunday 20th September to support the P&C ?

We are trying something new with a Bunnings Gungahlin bake sale.

We need donations of delicious baked goodies prior to the event & five helpers on the day.

Please have a look at your calendar a pop your name down to fill a fun shift!
https://volunteersignup.org/E3WWK

06/09/2026

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY

We hope all our Dads, granddads, uncles and father figures are having a great day!

Thank you for all that you do for the children in our community.