- Friday 28th November - Viewbank Primary School Carols Night
- Wednesday 3rd December - STOMP Dance Showcase
2026 IMPORTANT DIARY DATES
- Tuesday 24th February - School Photo Day
- 8th and 10th September - School Production
PUPIL FREE DAYS (TheirCare School Holiday Program will be available on pupil-free days)
- There are no pupil free days remaining in 2025.
2026 CAMP DATES
- Year 6 Phillip Island Adventure Camp: 18 March to 20 March
- Year 5 Lady Northcote Discovery Camp: 07 October to 09 October
- Year 4 Anglesea Discovery Camp: 13 May to 15 May
- Year 3 Phillip Island Adventure Camp: 26 October to 28 October
2025 TERM DATES
- TERM 4: 6 October - 19 December
2026 TERM DATES
- TERM 1: 28 January - 2 April
- TERM 2: 20 April - 26 June
- TERM 3: 13 July - 18 September
- TERM 4: 5 October- 18 December
STATE SOFTBALL GRAND FINALS The Victorian State Softball Championships were held at Waverley Softball Centre, Jells Road and Waverley Road, Wheelers Hill on Monday 24th of November 2025. Our two teams, girls and boys, played off in the State Grand Final with the boys coming out on top and the girls playing so very well to come runners up. So very proud of all the players and coaches Darren Peters and Chris Macey along with the support crew of parents. An outstanding effort.
CAROLS NIGHT The Carols Night is scheduled for tomorrow night, Friday, November 28 commencing at 5.30pm. Whilst the forecast is not looking the best, we will make the decision to go ahead or not by 11am tomorrow and this will be communicated via Compass and to our students as well. Fingers crossed that the weather gods shine upon us.
STOMP DANCE SHOWCASE The final week of Stomp Dance classes will be a showcase performed by our students at their ‘normal’ time in the gymnasium. We hope you can make one or more of the times where your child/ren will be performing. As Gill Nicholls referenced in previous weeks, the timetable is as follows:- Performances will occur across the day at the following times:
FOUNDATION TRANSITION PROGRAM – SESSION #2 The second and final transition morning for our 2026 Foundation students is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 3. Can’t believe we have just three weeks to go to see out the 2025 school year!
Kind regards, Bill Kersing
Thank you to all the amazing parents, caregivers, and friends who have generously offered their time and support in numerous ways throughout the school year. Our school simply wouldn’t be the same without your help! We are so looking forward to welcoming you to an afternoon tea in the staffroom on Tuesday, 9th December from 3pm – 4pm to show our appreciation. Smile Squad six month fluoride varnish visit The Holstep Health Smile Squad team are back to our school for the next 2 weeks to complete six-monthly fluoride varnish applications for those students who have provided consent. Fluoride varnish applications help make sure students have the best chance of preventing tooth decay, so we’re excited Smile Squad are coming back. Consent for this application was provided when students returned their initial consent forms. However, if anyone has changed their mind and do not wish to receive a fluoride varnish application, please contact the team directly at www.holstephealth.org.au or by calling 9450 2000. Fingers crossed for fine weather on Friday for our school Christmas Carols evening. Have a great week. Gill
PLANNING WEEK As mentioned in last week’s Viewbank Voice, next week (Monday 01 December through to Friday 05 December) our 2026 teams will be planning for Term 1 – exciting times. As Mr Kersing outlined last week, there are several staffing changes for 2026.
LOST PROPERTY If you are missing any school clothes, hats, lunch boxes, jackets, or other odds and ends that may be left outside, there is a strong chance these items may be in our lost property box. The lost property box is located outside the Music room near the Lascelles Avenue ramp.
Have a great weekend.
Patrick
Dear Parents and Carers, Viewbank Primary School is looking forward to another wonderful year of teaching and learning and would like to provide you with information about the Parent Payment Arrangements for 2026. Information regarding Curriculum and Other Contributions will be available on Compass from January. You will receive an email notification once these have been published. Financial contributions from our families play a vital role in maintaining the high standard of education and resources that make Viewbank Primary School such a vibrant learning community. These contributions directly support classroom programs, specialist subjects, technology upgrades, and the upkeep of our learning spaces ensuring every student has access to engaging, high-quality learning experiences. The excellent facilities, resources, and opportunities we enjoy today are the result of the ongoing generosity and commitment of our families over many years. Your support whether through financial contributions, participation in fundraising, or volunteering makes a genuine difference in maintaining and improving the programs and facilities our students enjoy. We greatly value your continued support and dedication to enriching our students’ education and school experience. For convenience, all classroom supplies will be purchased in bulk and distributed directly to classrooms. Teachers will provide students with the necessary stationery and materials throughout the year. Please refer to the attached 2026 Parent Payment Arrangements document for more detailed information. Kind regards, Lucy Addati Business Manager
Softball State Final On Monday morning, the girls and boys softball teams met at VPS, bright and early at 7:50am for the trek out to Waverley Softball Centre for the State Finals. After the warm up and briefing, our first games began at 10:00am. Our girls won each of their pool matches strongly with several of the team clubbing home runs and stealing extra bases, securing their place in the State Final full of confidence. For the boys, the first two matches were easily won, however the third pool match was against the 2024 Softball State Champions, Manifold Heights and the game lived up to expectation – after the third and final innings, scores were locked at 15-15 and a tie breaker was required. Silence hung over the field as Manifold Heights scored 3 runs, a total that we hoped to surpass – however they fielded superbly and even the tie breaker could not separate the teams, scores locked at 3-3! The match was called a draw by the officials and via percentage, VPS joined the girls in qualifying for the State Final as well. It was an exciting moment when the girls and boys joined together in front of the pavilion to discover we had both made the decider. The girls were certainly up against a tough opponent, Bass Valley PS who had won the previous two State Championships, but they were certainly up for the challenge. Our girls fought strongly, fielded superbly and ran with all of their might, however BVPS was just that little bit better on the day and completed a historic three-peat for themselves; but the smiles never ran from the faces of our champion girls team and whilst of course a little disappointed, they had rightfully earnt the title of State Finals Runners Up and anointed as the 2nd best team in all of Victoria! The boys, almost having missed the final via a tie-breaker were not going to let that happen again in their State Final. Rangeview Primary School were fancied as they had survived what was arguably the tougher pool, and they also had two Victorian Softball Team players in their squad – however, so did VPS in Will and Joachim who had represented our state at nationals in the previous week, so I was expecting an arm wrestle of the ages for the title between our schools. However, that was not to be! In a near flawless display of fielding by VPS, we restricted Rangeview to 5, 2 and 3 runs in their innings, holding every catch and making several double-plays (two out in one go, such as catching the ball for an out and then throwing to base to get another runner out). In what was probably the deciding moment, Angad took two catches in two balls at centre field, then completed double plays on each of those catches as well, throwing to Will at 2nd base and in the next play, throwing to Blake at 3rd who then threw to Alex at home to get 4 batters out in just two pitches. With Viewbank scoring 7, 7 and 5 runs in their respective innings, our boys went on to win Viewbank’s first State Championship in any sport since Ms Carr lead the Boys Bat Tennis Team to glory at the 2007 State Championships! It was a magical moment at the completion of the presentation ceremony when both our girls and boys teams came together to celebrate what we had achieved. There was plenty of cheers and celebration, not to mention photos with grins from ear to ear from both students and parents alike! It was a beautiful moment when our teams came together, all wearing their medallions and holding aloft the blue and red State Finals pennants. As a PE teacher, it is a moment I will certainly always cherish. Considering that 20 of the 21 VPS students on the day had never played softball/baseball before the start of this year, it is a remarkable feat that our teams placed 1st and 2nd on the biggest stage. Finally, my warmest gratitude to Chris Macey who coached our girls team. His decades of experience in baseball, himself a Victorian player in the past, was invaluable to both our girls and boys team during practice, whilst leading our girls at the District, Region and State level; I even learnt a few new tricks as well!! Thanks Chris, and I am so glad that you could create such wonderful memories with not only the girls squad, but your daughter Bella as well. Additionally, thanks to all of the parents that volunteered their time to drive our students to the final (and cheer throughout the day!) for without your help we could not participate in such events! Darren Peters PE and Sports Coordinator
Volunteer Thank You Afternoon Tea Thank you to all the amazing parents, caregivers, and friends who have generously offered their time and support in numerous ways throughout the school year. Whether it’s helping with grounds maintenance, excursions, the library, icy pole sales, fundraising, the second-hand uniform shop, classroom assistance, or other activities, your contributions are truly invaluable. Our school simply wouldn’t be the same without your help! To express our heartfelt gratitude for everything you’ve done, we warmly invite you to a special afternoon tea in your honour: When: Tuesday, 9th December Time: 3pm – 4pm Where: Staffroom, Administration Office Please note, while we adore children, this event is best suited for adults and is not appropriate for school-aged children. We look forward to celebrating with you and hope you can join us. With thanks, Viewbank Primary School Staff
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS. Viewbank Primary School Parents and Friends Christmas Raffle 2025. The prizes include three assorted hampers. Raffle to be drawn Monday 15th December at the whole school assembly. Last tickets sale date Wednesday 10th December. 1 ticket x $2 6 tickets x $10 15 tickets x $20 Purchase your tickets via Compasstix: https://compasstix.com/e/mxuqk8co9s
Lower Plenty Bakehouse proudly partners with our school to provide fundraising lunch orders every Thursday.
This initiative, organised by our Parents and Friends Committee, serves as one of our school’s major fundraising efforts. All proceeds will go towards our significant school upgrade project.
Term 4 Fundraising Lunch Order Dates:
- Thursday 4th December (Orders close: Monday 1st December, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 11th December (Orders close: Monday 8th December, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 18th December (Orders close: Monday 15th December, 3:00 PM) - Year 6 Funfields
Ordering Instructions: Orders must be placed in advance via Compass Canteen. Ordering will close at 3:00 PM on the Monday before each lunch date.
You can now place orders for all Term 4 lunch dates in advance if preferred.
A Parent User Guide on how to order through Compass Canteen is below for your convenience. Please note, a $0.35 transaction fee will apply at checkout.
All food is Halal.
Thank you for supporting our school community!
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ICY POLE FRIDAY Students can purchase icy poles over the counter every Friday at lunchtime for $1.00 each. We offer an assortment of different icy poles each week, but always have Zooper Doopers available.This serves as a school fundraiser.
If you're interested in volunteering as a parent helper to sell icy poles, please contact the school's general office.
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 3:00pm to 3:30pm, 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.
SINGING WITH GABRIELLA - Gabriella
- Email: favrettogab@gmail.com
- Phone: 0413 676 733
STRINGS – Jack Cai
- Email: jack3bld@gmail.com
- Phone: 0426 665 044
STRINGS - MR CAI
- Email: cai66@optusnet.com.au
- Phone: 0403 490 078
PIANO/KEYBOARD/DRUMS - Daniel Tucceri
- Email: info@banyulemusicandtutoring.com
- Phone: 0405 667 908
GUITAR - Dimi Holborow
- Email: mastermusic606@outlook.com
- Phone: 0409 629 612
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.