- Friday 4th July - SWPBS Whole School Reward – Pyjama Day!
- Friday 04 July Last day of Term 2 – Assembly at 2:05pm, students dismissed at 2:30pm
- Wednesday 10 September, 9:30am - Year 6 Graduation Photo Day
PUPIL FREE DAYS (TheirCare School Holiday Program will be available on pupil-free days)
- Monday 21 July - Three-Way Conference Day
- Monday 3rd November – Report Writing Day
2025 TERM DATES
- TERM 2: 22 April - 4 July
- TERM 3: 21 July - 19 September
- TERM 4: 6 October - 19 December
2025 CAMP DATES
- Year 3 Phillip Island Camp - 27 October - 29 October
- Year 5 Lady Northcote Camp - 08 October to 10 October
- Year 6 Urban Camp - 15 September to 17 September
HOLIDAY WORKS AND MAINTENANCE As we stated in previous newsletters, there will be lots happening over the vacation break. Projects include the painting of the Foundation classrooms, completion of asphalting, concreting and kerbing around the ‘new’ Tiger Turf, scheduled maintenance of both Tiger Turf surfaces, soft fall being added to all playgrounds, the termly gardens and grounds maintenance crew in attendance and term break cleaning. With the holiday program still operational it will be a hive of activity. Nonetheless, if you see anything that looks suspicious around the school during the holidays (especially outside ‘work’ hours), please don’t hesitate to contact the police.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND DISMISSAL The final assembly for the term will commence at 2.05pm on Friday. Featured will be Mr Cai’s strings ensemble performing for your listening pleasure. Students will dismiss from assembly at 2.30pm, with the first day of Term 3 being Monday, July 21. A further reminder that this is a PUPIL-FREE DAY to enable the 3-way conferences to take place. The first ‘normal’ school day will be Tuesday, July 22.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS It has been a busy first semester, and as we head towards the holiday break we slow down a little and look forward to sleep-ins, movie visits, trips away, walks, perhaps a bit of Netflix ‘bingeing’ and the swinging of golf clubs!! I hope everyone has a restful break, and suitably recharges for the remainder of the year. Thank you as always for your support and commitment to our school. It remains a great place to learn, work and ‘belong’ to !!
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Term 2 has certainly been busy and once again, we have been able to celebrate many highlights and achievements. As well as all the class learning that has taken place each day across the term, students have been involved in a range of extra-curricular activities such as sporting events, the Year 4 camp, excursions and incursions, a chess tournament, instrumental music lessons and the SAKG program. We will celebrate the end of term with a PJ day to acknowledge the SWPBS small school reward that has been earned by all our students. Congratulations!
Term 3 will be just as busy, starting with 3 Way Conferences on Monday 21st July and later in the term, swimming lessons for F-2, for five consecutive Thursdays, from 21 August. The F-2 cross country has been organised for Wednesday 27th August and we begin our Foundation 2026 transition program. The term will conclude with our Year 6 ‘city experience’ camp.
The Smile Squad dental van will also return for the first week of term 3 to finalise dental treatments.
I hope everyone is able to squeeze in some time to rest and recharge during the school holidays. It seems like the perfect time to cozy up and enjoy those holiday sleep-ins.
I’d like to wish everyone a safe and relaxing holiday and look forward to seeing you again in Term 3.
Gill
Student Reports 2025 Semester 1 Reports were made available to you on Wednesday 02 July at 4pm. Please ensure you read the information in this Viewbank Voice https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/98xn365ByA2pH regarding the changes to how Mathematics will be reported to you. If you have any concerns with any part of your child’s reports, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the teacher (e.g. specialist teacher) who wrote that part.
3-Way Conferences Monday 21 July As has been communicated to you in previous Viewbank Voice’s, and on Compass; the booking system will close on Thursday 03 July at 4:00pm. If you have missed the cut-off time, please contact your child’s teacher/s directly so other arrangements can be made.
Our Specialist and Learning Support teachers only have limited availability on this day, and potentially 40 parents to see. They are more than happy to answer any questions you may have via email, phone, or at another agreed to time. If your child's Specialist and/or Learning Support Teacher do not work on a Monday, and are not listed, please contact them directly.
Classroom Teacher times are 15 minutes each, Specialist and Learning Support are 5 minutes each. If more time is required for your discussion, please agree to make another time. This is so we can ensure that all families who have booked can have their allotted time with the teacher.
On Monday 21st July, our Specialist and Learning Support teachers will be holding their interviews in the following rooms (also indicated on the below map):
I hope you all have a fantastic winter break. See you all on Tuesday 22 July at 9am!
Patrick
SWPBS Whole School Reward – Pyjama Day! - Friday 4th July We’re excited to let you know that as part of our SWPBS (School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support) whole school reward, Viewbank Primary School will be celebrating Pyjama Day on Friday 4th July – the last day of Term 2!
Students are invited to come to school dressed in their favourite pyjamas as we celebrate all the wonderful learning and positive behaviour that’s taken place throughout the term.
Please ensure your child wears appropriate footwear and brings any items they may need for the day such as a school jumper or jacket for outdoor breaks.
It’s a fun and cosy way to end the term – we’re looking forward to seeing all the creative and comfy PJs!
ISS Finals - Teeball The Boys Team played first against Rosanna Golf Links in the Semi-Final and won 12-2. Next up was the Girls Team who played St Martin of Tours in their Semi-Final and won 16-5. Next up was the Boys Grand Final with Banyule and in what was a flawless performance and their best game of the season, the team won the Premiership Flag 20-2. A special shout out to Joachim who scored two home runs. Finally, the Girls Grand Final was played and once again we faced Banyule. Turning around a 2-7 loss against Banyule in the previous week, our Girls Team played the game of their season and won 18-3. A special shout out must go to Bella who scored two ‘grand slams’, striking two home runs with bases loaded. Both teams move on to the Division Teeball Finals which will be held at Rosanna Primary School on Thursday 31st of July.
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 3 Fundraising Lunch Order Dates:
- Thursday 24th July (Orders close: Monday 21st July, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 31th July (Orders close: Monday 28th July, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 7th August (Orders close: Monday 4th August, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 14th August (Orders close: Monday 11th August, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 21st August (Orders close: Monday 18th August, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 28th August (Orders close: Monday 25th August, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 4th September (Orders close: Monday 1st September, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 11th September (Orders close: Monday 8th September, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 18th September (Orders close: Monday 15th September, 3:00 PM)
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 3 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.