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Parliamentary Convention
Over the last few weeks these five students have been preparing for a day in the Legislative Council debating the bill "Should voting be compulsory in Australia?". Pat presented on behalf of the school in favour of compulsory voting, however, as students listened to the guest speakers and other students there were moments when they could have been swayed by the compelling arguments against compulsory voting.
24/06/2025
Hong Kong Visitors
Last Monday we were excited to host 21, Grade 5/6 students and their teachers from two schools in Hong Kong. Our visitors joined in the classroom activities including Performing Arts, Science and English. Thank you to our 5/6 students and teachers for ensuring the visitors had a wonderful time. Thank you also to the families for sending along a delicious morning tea and lunch which was enjoyed by everyone.
23/06/2025
Welcome to Zeena
We’re so excited to welcome Zeena, Mullum Primary’s therapy dog, to our school! Zeena visits classrooms every Monday and Tuesday morning from 9:00 to 9:45am to support students.
Zeena is a whippet—a gentle, calm, and affectionate breed with a soft, low-shedding coat. She’s been specially trained through K9 Support alongside her handler, Pippa Thompson, a paediatric Allied Health assistant and final-year Occupational Therapy student.
03/06/2025
City Experience
On Wednesday, our Grade 5 & 6 students ventured into Melbourne’s CBD for an exciting city excursion. After travelling by bus and train, they explored landmarks like Federation Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Block Arcade, and DeGrave’s Street. Guided by Isabel, Bronwyn, and a third expert (TBC), students learned about key figures in Melbourne’s history, including John Batman and Matthew Flinders. A memorable day of discovery and learning!
28/05/2025
Open Classrooms
Despite the cold and rain, we had a fantastic turnout for our Open Classrooms Night! Families enjoyed exploring different learning spaces, meeting staff, and joining in our "trip around Australia" adventure. 🇦🇺✈️ Thank you to everyone who came along!
27/05/2025
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Healesville Sanctuary
This week, our Grade 1 & 2 students visited Healesville Sanctuary as part of their Inquiry unit, Connections Between People and Places. Highlights included a cultural workshop with guide Lachie, learning about Aboriginal symbols, fire-making, and the use of native plants. Students were especially moved by the possum skin cloak, linking beautifully to our Kooramook program. From wildlife encounters to Dreamtime stories, it was a powerful day of connection and discovery.
20/05/2025
Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits
What a huge week! We are so proud of all of our students and their performances this week. After months of rehearsals, it was time to go to Karralyka. The theatre was buzzing with nervous students but it didn't take long before they were on stage doing their singing, dancing, acting roles. Students were shocked to know that there was going to be more than 600 people coming to watch them on stage
12/05/2025
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A Magical Start to Fairytales
Our Foundation students were excited to find that Goldilocks had visited their classroom and left behind a broken chair! As part of the Talk 4 Writing Fairytales unit, they investigated the mystery and helped repair it. After reading Jack and the Beanstalk, they planted their own beanstalks. These fun, hands-on activities help build vocabulary and inspire imaginative storytelling.
01/05/2025
Exploring Non-Newtonian Fluids
This term, our Grade 3 and 4 students began an exciting Chemistry unit by exploring Non-Newtonian fluids. They learned that these materials can act like both solids and liquids depending on the force applied. To experience this firsthand, they created Oobleck by mixing cornflour and water. The messy, hands-on activity made science fun and engaging!
30/04/2025
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service
On Friday 25 April, our School Captains represented Mullum Primary School at the Dawn Service held at the Ringwood Clocktower.
25/04/2025
New Benches in the Yard
Exciting news from the yard! After three years in the making, our new benches are finally here. This is all thanks to our Junior School Councillors and their amazing fundraising support! The idea came straight from students via the “Communication Station,” and now their voices have shaped real change.
24/04/2025
Easter Eggs!
A huge thank you to the parent community and Parents' Association for a successful Easter Raffle. We had thirteen wonderful prizes to raffle off due to the generous donations of everyone in the school. Ticket sales raised $1635 for the school. Congratulations to Nick (5/6Y) for taking out the first prize.
04/04/2025
Kinder Teachers Visit
Last Friday, our Foundation students had a special visit from their Kindergarten teachers! The students were thrilled to reconnect, sharing what they have been learning at school and proudly showing their former teachers around our beautiful school. A big thank you to our visiting Kinder teachers for making this such a memorable experience!
03/04/2025
Kooramook Celebrates Harmony in Our School
Our cross-age Kooramook program recently celebrated a belated Harmony Week, recognizing and embracing the many cultures within our school community. Students explored the significance of the day, shared stories about their families and traditions, and reflected on different beliefs and celebrations. To showcase our diversity, each student decorated a handprint representing their heritage, creating a vibrant ‘Wall of Hands’ celebrating unity in diversity.
03/04/2025
A Tradition of Growth
Each year, we welcome our newest students to Mullum with a special tradition—the planting of a Foundation tree. Presented by our school captains, the tree symbolizes the start of each child's seven-year journey with us. This week, Foundation students eagerly planted their tree, adding fertilizer and water to help it settle in. They will care for it throughout their time at Mullum, growing alongside it until they reach Year 6!
07/03/2025
Building Big Numbers
Grade 1 students have been busy deepening their understanding of place value. Today, they built bundles of ten using Unifix blocks to explore the connection between ones and tens in numbers beyond 20. The activity ended with a collaborative count, revealing an impressive total of 1,525 blocks! This hands-on experience made learning fun while strengthening their number sense—well done, Grade 1 mathematicians!
05/03/2025
Creatures of Symmetry
Inspired by the school’s production of Ali Baba, students explored the fascinating world of caves and their inhabitants. They studied various insects, appreciating the beauty of symmetry in their intricate features. While reviewing key art room safety protocols, they practiced delicate folding and precise cutting techniques. This led to the creation of stunning butterflies and moths, each showcasing symmetrical patterns.
04/03/2025
