PLEASE CHECK COMPASS EVENTS REGULARLY
- Tuesday 12th December - Statewide Transition Day
- Wednesday 13th December - Grade 6 Graduation
PUPIL FREE DAYS 2023
- Monday 6th November - Report writing day
2023 TERM DATES
- Term 4: 2nd October - 20th December (1:30pm finish)
2024 CAMP DATES
- Grade 3 Camp to Phillip Island - October 28 to 30
- Grade 4 Camp to Anglesea - May 15 to 17
- Grade 5 Camp to Bacchus Marsh October 9 to 11
- Grade 6 Camp - April 29 to 1 May
ACCESS TO SCHOOL GROUNDS By now you will be aware that the main Nevin Parade entrance is not accessible for the remainder of 2023 to enable the safe demolition of the existing administration building. The Principal class team can be ‘found’ in the room adjacent to the Art room, whilst the General Office resides in the gymnasium foyer near the STEM room.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING The November meeting of School Council is scheduled for next Tuesday night at 7pm in the Art Room. We love to mix things up a bit and especially with venues!!
FOUNDATION 2024 INFORMATION EVENING The Information Night for our 2024 Foundation families is set down for 6.30pm tonight in the gymnasium. As well as detailed information for the start of 2024 being shared, class allocations are announced and the transition program for the remainder of 2023 is fine tuned.
SCHOOL CAPTAINCY It was a pleasure to listen to the speeches of our potential school captains yesterday as they spoke with passion on why they would be the ideal candidate for the positions in 2024. The shortlisting was enabled by the votes of peers, and the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed for the positions by the Grade 5 and 6 teaching team leaders as well as Principal Class members. Our 2024 School Captains will be announced at assembly on Monday, November 20.
WORKING BEE The final working bee for the year will be held on Sunday, November 12 from 9am until 1pm. It will focus largely on the Jilinga Garden area and the grounds surrounding our new Grade 3 and 4 classrooms. Catering will be provided to enable everyone to have a sausage or two to nibble and a cuppa to sip whilst resting after completing a range of tasks set out by the Building and Grounds Committee under the outstanding leadership of Michael Parrent. Really hope to see you there.
STATE ATHLETICS Joshua Cadusch (7th and 7th), Blake Cameron (9th) and Alexandra Palmer (9th) competed with distinction at the State Championships last week at the Melbourne Sports Centre Lakeside Stadium. We are so very proud of their efforts.
REMEMBRANCE DAY We will be holding a short Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow, November 10 at 10:30am in our school gymnasium in honour of the fallen. We invite community members to join us if at all possible.
I wish everyone a lovely weekend.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
Year 3 Sleepover A great time was had by all last Thursday and Friday during the Grade 3 sleepover. The children returned to school on Thursday afternoon in high spirits and there was great excitement as they set up their sleeping bags in the school gym. The students enjoyed a number of activities and the company of their friends before enjoying dinner and settling down for a movie.
A huge thank you is extended to the Grade 3 teachers– Kylie, Phil, Sarah and Karina for planning this experience and sleeping over with the kids, as well as Chris Andreou for helping with set up, delivering the pizza and preparing the many litres of pancake batter required for Friday’s breakfast. . Georgeina did a marvellous job coordinating the ordering of dinner and lunches for over one hundred people as well as distributing all the fruit and general supplies.
We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful parent helpers who gave up their time to help supervise overnight and those that came along bright and early on Friday morning to prepare and serve a yummy breakfast to feed the masses. We simply cannot hold these events without such support.
Enjoy your week,
Gill
End of Term It is hard to believe that we are only 6 weeks (!) away from the end of Term 4, 2023. With a combination of building works, excursions, end of year events and 2024 grade formation, it is no surprise that emotions are heightened at school (and at home, I bet!). For some this is excitement, for others anxiety.
There will be some ‘wind-down’ time in the last week or so, however, staff will continue to maintain their focus on learning until the end of the year. Student assessment, end of year reports and finalising work will be a high priority.
In Case You Missed It Next week is incredibly busy at Viewbank Primary School. Please see Compass for details.
- Monday 13th: Book Fair – in Library; Year 4 Excursion; JSC fundraiser – Movie in Gym at lunchtime; Viewbank College coming to visit our Year 6s
- Tuesday 14th: Book Fair – in Library; School Captain Interviews; JSC Meeting; School Council
- Wednesday 15th: Book Fair – in Library; 2024 Foundation Transition session; JSC fundraiser – Movie in Gym at lunchtime
- Thursday 16th: Book Fair – in Library
- Friday 17th: Book Fair – in Library
Have a great weekend!
Patrick
The office has relocated to the gym foyer/STEM room.
Kind regards,
Lucy Addati
Remembrance Day - RSL Poppy Appeal - Poppies are now available for purchase from the school office (The Gym Foyer)
Remembrance Day is one of the most important days on our commemorative calendar. It's a day when we acknowledge those who died while serving in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Remembrance Day is held on 11 November each year. This is the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I. People in Australia, and many other countries, observe 1 minute's silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month because that's when the Armistice came into effect. It's a time to honour our service personnel who died in service of Australia.
Viewbank Primary School will be selling RSL Poppy Appeal items this year. Poppies are now available for purchase from the school office. Poppies range from $2 to $10.
Donations can also be made online by clicking here
Year 4 students enjoyed cooking up a Mexican fiesta this week in Kitchen!
Lower Plenty Bakehouse will be providing the school with fundraising Lunch Orders every Thursday. These lunches have been implemented via our Parents and Friends Committee. All money raised will be used towards our major school upgrade.
Our Term 4 Fundraising Lunch Order Dates are:
- Thursday 16th November (Orders closing on 13th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 23rd November (Orders closing on 20th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 30th November (Orders closing on 27th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 7th December (Orders closing on 4th December, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 14th December (Orders closing on 11th December, 3:00pm)
Orders need to be placed in advance via Compass Canteen. Ordering will close the Monday before the lunch date at 3pm. All of Term 4 lunch dates are now open for orders, and can be placed in advance for the whole term if you choose to do so.
Please see attached a Parent User Guide on how to order via Compass Canteen. Please note a 35 cents order fee will be charged at check out.
Parent assistance is required on Lunch Days from 10:30am to 12:30pm to assist with the packing of our orders. If you are available to assist in anyway can you please email the school at viewbank.ps@education.vic.gov.au so your name can be added to our roster.
Thank you for your support.
ICY POLE FRIDAY Students are able to purchase icy poles over the counter at lunchtime every Friday. All icy poles cost $1.00 each.
Entertainment Book 20% of the membership goes directly to support our fundraising at Viewbank Primary School. https://www.entertainment.com.au/current-promotion
Lunches must be ordered online using the CLASSROOM CUISINE website.
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WEEKLY SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE - Every Friday 8:45am to 9:15am, next to the music room. Jumpers with the school logo, long and short sleeve school polo tops and school dresses will be $2.00. We are currently asking for donations of any unwanted reusable school uniform items to sell at our stall.
Instrumental Music Enrolments Can all students who would like to join our school instrumental music programs please inform the relevant teacher below of your expression of interest.
SINGING WITH GABRIELLA - Gabriella
- Email: favrettogab@gmail.com
- Phone: 0413 676 733
STRINGS - MR CAI
- Email: cai66@optusnet.com.au
- Phone: 0403 490 078
GUITAR/BASS GUITAR - Alec
- Email: alec.stalder@gmail.com
PIANO/KEYBOARD – Tiaryn Griggs
- Email: tiaryngriggs@gmail.com
PIANO/KEYBOARD/DRUMS - Daniel Tucceri
- Email: info@banyulemusicandtutoring.com
- Phone: 0405 667 907
Our school has partnered with an independent provider called TheirCare to provide exceptional Outside School Hours Care services for our school community.
The program is available for all children at Viewbank Primary School from 6:30am until 9:00am in the morning and from 3:30pm until 6:15pm each school day.
During School Holidays & Pupil Free Days the service will operate from 6:30am until 6:15pm.
Families wishing to use this service can visit the TheirCare website: www.theircare.com.au
Families are eligible for a Government Rebate called the Child Care Subsidy which can reduce the cost per session by up to 85%.
More information can be obtained by contacting the school or ringing TheirCare Support Team on 1300 072 410.
TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children. During sessions, children develop life-skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play-based programs.
A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR
Shop Details:
- Unit 3/30 Heaths Court, Mill Park
- T: 9436 4005
- E: info@northernregionaluniforms.com.au
Opening Hours:
- Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
- Friday 9am to 3pm
- Saturday 9am to 12pm
Online Ordering Please Visit: www.aplusschoolwear.com.au