Somerville Rise Primary School in Somerville, Victoria, Australia | Primary School

Somerville Rise Primary School

Locality: Somerville, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5977 8500

Address: 34 Blackscamp Road 3912 Somerville, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.somerville-rise-ps.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 This week our Junior School Students have been learning all about Narrative Texts. One of their activities was to complete an Adjective Explosion to describe a character from the story Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. What an amazing job!!!

25.01.2022 So many happy faces in the playground on this beautiful sunny day

25.01.2022 Middle School camp experience, Covid style. It's exciting, it's fabulous, it's a whole lot of wild and exhausting fun and all right in the comfort of our very own school. We changed the pace for our Middle School campers today. It was time to give our legs a break from the great outdoors and our bellies a chance to digest all the damper and BBQ banana treats we scoffed yesterday. We got comfy, popped our feet up and enjoyed some camp movie time. Some of us even took a break to enjoy snacks around the classroom campfire. We hope all our campers had a wonderful few days and we can't wait to take you away on a real school camp adventure in 2021!

25.01.2022 Dont forget registrations for 3 and 4 year old kinder in 2021 close THIS SUNDAY! Our numbers for next year are already fantastic, but if you know anyone who hasnt already registered make sure you recommend our amazing centre

25.01.2022 Our annual Footy-Athlon looked very different this year but in true Somie Rise style we managed to have a fabulous time via Webex. We were so lucky to have some very special guests send our students some kind and inspirational messages. A huge thank you to ex-Somie Rise student and local boy Hayden Young for your motivational video message. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us your message!

24.01.2022 Here at Somie Rise reading is valued as a crucial element of every childs education and we start to develop a love of books as soon as students enter our school. Throughout our Remote Home Learning program we have continued to encourage our students to explore the magical portal of reading. So much so that our Little Explorers are setting their sights on becoming authors. Check out Nathans video as he shares his very own book with you! Melissa Jade Jones

23.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our fabulous Leaders On The Rise for the month of August. Unfortunately we cant celebrate their outstanding achievements in the usual Somie Rise way but thanks to the power of social media we can let everyone know just what amazing students we have at our school. To receive one of these prestigious awards students must demonstrate behaviours that are in line with the schools values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy. Well done to all of our recipients we are so proud of you!!!

23.01.2022 Take a step back in time with the Senior Students. Do you think you are bored? Never we say, even without technology. We hope you enjoy our video, we had fun playing the games children played in the 1850s during the gold rush era.

22.01.2022 Its no secret that the move to distance learning left the teachers of Somie Rise feeling a little ... flat. But luckily for us every cloud (however deflated) has a silver lining. Flattening out meant we were portable like never before and we have been having an absolute two dimensional blast hanging out with our favourite humans! Have a look at some of the amazing 9-5 adventures weve been on lately. Seeing us all together having so much flat out fun makes our hearts a little lighter and our days a little brighter! #SRPSflatteachers

21.01.2022 We would like to extend an opportunity to prospective families to meet our Principal Nicky Fammartino and Junior School Leader Jane Hart for a Q & A session via Webex. Please book a chat to hear about our wonderful school and what we can offer your new school starter. Refer to the attached flyer for booking information. We look forward to speaking with you soon

21.01.2022 Ned has popped up in a random location. Can you guess where he is?

21.01.2022 Learning sight words Somie Rise style. Are you all ready for this!!!!!

21.01.2022 At Somie Rise our Junior School Students love to party and what better to celebrate the end of a very challenging year than with a Crazy Christmas Party, thrown by their teachers for all of the extra effort and hard work they have put into their learning this year.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Sending them off in Somie Rise style

19.01.2022 A kids book about COVID-19! If your children are a little unsure or anxious about covid this book could help them understand it better https://lookaside.fbsbx.com//A_Kids_Book_About_COVID_19_1.

19.01.2022 As Term 3 draws to a close we at SRPS have taken a moment to hold our own ISO-Talented extravaganza. Please help us celebrate some of our wonderful Prep students who have kindly shared their talents.

19.01.2022 Congrats to our little fisherman Ryder and his dad on their massive 121kg Tuna catch. It was so impressive that Ryder is going to be on the Channel 10 news tonight between 5- 6.30pm. Tune in to hear his full story

15.01.2022 Our annual Footy-Athon looked very different this year, but in true Somie Rise style we managed to have a fabulous time via Webex. We were so lucky to have some very special guests send our students some kind and inspirational messages. A huge thank you to ex-Somie Rise student Lachie Young for your motivational video message. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us your message!

14.01.2022 Sleigh bells were ringing today as our excited Junior School Students received a very special delivery from the North Pole! Each grade was sent an icy surprise letter from Santa. Check out the video to see how we got their letters out of the huge ice block!

13.01.2022 We are so proud of our Preps for writing with purpose and reading in front of our whole school assembly

13.01.2022 As the old saying goes, change is inevitable. Whether or not its reversible or irreversible, well now, thats Chemical Science. The Middle School at Somie Rise have been exploring how the addition and removal of heat can alter materials both in appearance and at a molecular level. Aside from melting and freezing just about anything we could lay our hands on weve discovered that curiosity, once ignited, is most definitely an irreversible change. Curiosity is a most wonderf...ul thing, it knows no boundaries so dont ever suggest to our Science superstar crew that melting a metal spoon might be a tad challenging! That would just lead to fabulous ideas, fire pits and teachers wondering what theyve started as sizzling streams of liquified metallic substances hit buckets of water! Please enjoy watching three of our wildly inquisitive scientists (Kalani, Hayden and Romeo) as they get busy showing off the metal melting changes that heat can induce. Also, lets hear it for the fearless parents willing to melt stuff and things for Science!

13.01.2022 The Middle School continued their theme of Make a Difference by writing some Christmas cards for the residence of the Somerville Gardens Care Community. Our SRC reps proudly delivered the cards along with some baked treats. Merry Christmas everyone.

13.01.2022 At the going down of the sun and in the morning We remembered them. You may have seen our field of poppies. You might have planted a poppy or collected a soldier as you walked past. Thank you for being part of our community Remembrance Day display. We look forward to sharing our field of blooms with you all again next year.... We hope your Remembrance Day was peaceful.

12.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our fabulous Leaders On The Rise for the month of November. To receive one of these prestigious awards students must demonstrate behaviours that are in line with the school’s values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy. Well done to all of our recipients we are so proud of you!!!

12.01.2022 Hi, Im Ned Spelly! I dont like to follow the rules, so I have broken free from Somerville Rise Spoonville, and am sporking around the school grounds!!! The Spoonarazzi have spotted me in different places. Can you guess where I am? ... Lets see how long I can spork free without being confined to the cutlery drawer.

11.01.2022 From little explorers, to tomorrows leaders Enrolments now open! Due to the fact that our Open Morning/Evening and private tours have not been conducted in the traditional format this year, we are thrilled to be able to take you on a tour virtually to show you all what our fantastic school has to offer! We hope you enjoy and would love to hear from soon... Virtual tour link is in the comments

11.01.2022 There was a frenzy of excitement this afternoon as we celebrated our love for Footy and other Sports as our Senior School team hosted a fantastic Remote Footy celebration. A huge thank you to ex-Somie Rise students and local boys Lachie and Hayden Young and Peninsula Player Jacob Weitering for your motivational video messages. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us your support!!!

11.01.2022 An unexpected Hollywood celebrity has been spotted loitering on the fence of Somerville Rise Primary. We can confirm that Reece Whatsherspoon has joined the Spoonerville Rise crew as of today! How she got here...? Well, no one really knows. Why she chose us? Thats easy to answer! After all, there is no better place to belong than our family at Somerville Rise- even if you find yourself hanging out in isolation like a spoon on a fence. So dont let anyone tell you that spooning isnt a load of fun. Get your spoon people, animals, creatures or USOs (unidentified spoony objects) down to our fence and join the family. All are welcome at Somie Rise, as we accept all spoony and non spoony types without judgement. #SomervilleRiseSpoonville #whichoneisReece

10.01.2022 Such a stunning day to take the classroom outside

10.01.2022 Do you have questions or concerns about your 2021 Prep Child? Youre invited to have a chat with Lisa Durham Assistant Principal- details on the attached flyer. Di Robertson, a future prep parent took up this opportunity and has written about her positive experience below. ... These sessions are available every day at 9.30am and 1.30pm. We look forward to connecting with you via the link in the comment section

10.01.2022 Somerville Rise STEAM learners are kind, caring and compassionate. We are so lucky to belong to such a special community

10.01.2022 World Kindness Day- 13th Nov At Somerville Rise we always promote kindness, not just today but every day. In a world where you can be anything, be kind- Wonder ... What act of kindness will you do today?

09.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our fabulous Leaders On The Rise for the month of July. Unfortunately we cant celebrate their outstanding achievements in the usual Somie Rise way but thanks to the power of social media we can let everyone know just what amazing students we have at our school. To receive one of these prestigious awards students must demonstrate behaviours that are in line with the schools values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empathy. Well done to all of our recipients we are so proud of you!!!

09.01.2022 Learning to ride our bikes correctly is extremely important and today our Grade 2 students began their Bike Ed Program with our wonderful School Council President Nicole.

09.01.2022 Middle School students missed their camp this year due to COVID-19 restrictions so this short week we are spending three sessions each day doing outdoor education activities. Today’s activities included: Outdoor Maths - using mirrors to do a symmetry search and tallying scores from bowling and quoits. Obstacle Course - due to wet weather this had to be moved to the gym. Create a creature using various materials such as pine cones.

09.01.2022 They say it takes a village... And now we know that old adage is making direct reference to how many people it takes to clean up after making gloop for science! The good news is, for every millilitre of mess we made we had a metric tonne of fun and we also learned about the very confused world of those states of matter bending non-Newtonian fluids. #stateofmess

09.01.2022 Enrolments now open! For more information contact our office on 59778500

08.01.2022 Happy World Teachers' Day to our Amazing Teachers! With this year’s theme being Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future, it’s a great opportunity to say thank you to our teachers for their work and support for students during this challenging year.... Send a message of thanks to your favourite teacher using #WTD2020 on social media and tag us in your post by typing @somervilleriseprimaryschool

08.01.2022 Our Somerville Rise community poppy field will be a little different this year. We will still pause, reflect and give thanks for those who sacrificed so much so that we may live with the freedom we so often take for granted. Although we still cannot invite our community onto our school grounds we have found a way to make sure you can all be involved. Please wander past our poppy field which will be growing at the front of our school from Tuesday afternoon. You can plant one... of our complimentary community poppies along our fence line and take a small ANZAC soldier home as a reminder that peace cost some people everything. We look forward to our wonderful community sharing a part of our annual commemoration. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

07.01.2022 Lunch time Chess Club in full swing. 2 weeks of practice before the Somie Rise Chess tournament begins Thanks to our superstar middle and senior students for teaching our juniors #marvellousmultiage #whowillwin

07.01.2022 Happy 100 days of school to our Preps! We celebrated in true Somie Rise style with a digital whole school dance party! Have a listen to what our Preps have to say! #100daysofprep #soproud #danceparty #fridayfunday

07.01.2022 Imagine, plan, create, test and improve... our SRPS Engineers have been busy building bridges!

06.01.2022 Look who turned up to school today

06.01.2022 At Somerville Rise Primary School we celebrate science and technology every day of the week, particularly during our weekly STEAM sessions. Remote learning has not held us back as our STEAM learners are resilient, creative and capable. In celebration of National Science Week, please sit back and enjoy our video of erupting volcanoes!

05.01.2022 Happy Principals Day to our fabulous principal Nicky Fammartino. We are so grateful for everything you do for our school

04.01.2022 It was great to see so many families join us for our Whole School Get-Together this afternoon. Todays Scavenger Hunt was a lot of fun. Congratulations to the Page Family and Bradley for having the most matching items with Ms Wheeler. Item 10 was to find something you are grateful for, such an important reminder, especially in these crazy times. I would love to continue the conversation. Please comment here with your own reflections on what you are grateful for. I will begin with my colleagues for their generosity and sense of humour when technology lets us down!

04.01.2022 Our Somerville Rise poppy field has started to bloom in preparation for Remembrance Day. As you wander past our wonderful school we invite you to plant a poppy (or two) along our fence line. There are plenty of poppies in the community poppy box. Please collect one of the ANZAC toy soldiers as a little reminder of those that fought for us then and continue to fight for us now. Our field will be in full Remembrance Day bloom by tomorrow afternoon.

04.01.2022 Our annual Footy-Athon looked very different this year but in true Somie Rise style we managed to have a fabulous time via Webex. We were so lucky to have some very special guests send our students some kind and inspirational messages. A huge thank you to local boy and Peninsula Player Jacob Weitering for your motivational video message. We really appreciate you taking the time to send us your message!

04.01.2022 To all the wonderful men in our lives Happy Fathers Day

03.01.2022 II COLLEGE TOURS II Due to increased demand we are excited to announce the launch of our new tour dates for 2021. We look forward to meeting you soon. Please note that bookings are essential to maintain appropriate numbers.

03.01.2022 Learning is a Gift and despite this year presenting us with many challenges, we have still been able to complete lots of tasks for our Portfolios.

03.01.2022 Has the dreaded Covid lockdown version 2.0 got you feeling a little flat? Spare a thought for your teachers who are not only flatter than theyve ever been but they are a fraction of their usual selves not to mention they are now spread far and wide across Somerville. Some would even say they are alarmingly two dimensional! If you have no idea what we are talking about then you might want to check your work packs for a tiny, shrunken teacher stowaway. Your teachers are mi...ssing you so much they found the only way they could think of to defy lockdown and social distancing so they could still be a tiny part of your day. We hope you enjoy taking your flat teacher on a whole load of weird and wonderful adventures (in the safety of your own postcode of course). Until we can all be together again in person, please hold your tiny teachers close. Remember, every click you make on Google classroom, Maths game you play, letter you carefully write or word that you read, your teacher is with you in spirit...and tiny flat teacher version. #SRPSflatteacher

03.01.2022 At Somerville Rise Primary School, Environmental Education is taught as part of our curriculum, which includes the use of our outdoor education facilities. In 2019, the Craig White Memorial Barn was opened. At the barn students are invited to experience propagating, planting and growing various plants using the hot house and garden beds. We have extended our Environmental Education to include our families and have launched the Herbs at Home program. We applied for and received a grant from ExxonMobil to supply a kitchen herb kit to each family in the school. It is great that at the moment, whilst we cannot be doing any gardening at school, our families can still be involved in the process of watching things grow.

02.01.2022 Today’s camp week activities in middle school included a nature scavenger hunt, kite making and bush cooking.

01.01.2022 Welcome back to school everyone. It was fantastic seeing your smiling faces in person. Your teachers, office staff, support staff and Mrs. Fammartino all missed you greatly. We hope you enjoy the video.

01.01.2022 At Somerville Rise we are incredible readers. Some would even say EPIC! Since the beginning of our online learning adventures we have been reading up a storm using the magnificent online book resource Epic Books. So far as a school of rabid bookworms we have munched our way voraciously through a staggering 9882 Books totalling a mind boggling 2221.5 hours of reading!!! If you know of any future Somie Rise bookworms (currently enrolled in Kinder) that are keen to join us on Epic! Books please email Jane Hart at [email protected]