- Junior School Council Popcorn Sale Day - $1.00 per pack
- Friday 04 July Last day of Term 2 – Assembly at 2:05pm, students dismissed at 2:30pm
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
TRIVIA NIGHT I’m sure I am speaking on behalf of all who were in attendance to say what a great night of fun, entertainment and socialising we had last Friday night for the annual (?) Viewbank Primary School Trivia Night. The evening was beautifully crafted and prepared for by the Parents and Friends Group, and the MC and quiz master John Stewart was surely auditioning for a gig at a higher level (Logies? Sam Pang take care!). Whilst there was a winning team and a swag of rich prizes, the evening managed to raise a significant amount of money for the school and truly was a fun night. Thanks again to all for their involvement in making the night a success and especially to Mr Viewbank, John Stewart, for his time, effort and expertise in captaining the event.
REPORTS The process of writing, proofreading, and editing of school reports is just about complete with these going live via Compass on Wednesday, July 2nd at 4.00pm. These take a significant period of time to write, with the collation and comparison of data and the establishment of progression points all taking place behind the scenes. Please take the time to read and discuss the reports with your children when the reports become available to facilitate more meaningful conversations on the three-way conference day.
ENROLMENTS If you haven’t already done so we strongly encourage you to submit enrolments for 2026 now if you have a younger sibling eligible to commence school in 2026. Enrolment applications are due by July 25 and between July 28 and August 8 primary schools notify parents and carers in writing of Foundation (Prep) enrolment outcomes, as per the department’s Placement Policy. Forms are available from the general office, via an email request or you can download the Foundation (Prep) enrolment information pack from https://www.viewbankps.vic.edu.au/how-to-enrol
STAFFING CHANGES As mentioned in previous newsletters, Bonnie Boness will be leaving us at the end of term to prepare for the birth of her first child. I am happy to report that Katherine Sellenger will be replacing Bonnie from Term 3 onwards, and we wish her a long and successful career with us. To enable a strong transition, Katherine will be working with Bonnie in the 6B classroom for all of next week so that the swap over will be as seamless and smooth as possible. Three-way conferences for 6B, 6F and 5T will all be taking place on Thursday, July 3 due to Bonnie’s departure and to accommodate the leave requests of Sandy Farley (6F) and Narelle Taylor (5T) for the first few weeks of Term 3. Alyce Elmore who has been working in a literacy support role in Foundation to Grade 2 during the first half of 2025 will be absent in Term 3 and her role will be filled by Emma Sargeant and Meredith Kearney, who will be returning for one day per week after the birth of her second son.
END OF TERM Can you believe the end of term is approaching? School concludes for Term 2 with a final assembly in the gymnasium commencing at 2.05pm on Friday, July 4 with dismissal time around 2.30pm. A further reminder that the first day of Term 3, July 21, is a pupil free day to enable the conduct of three-way conferences which we hope you have already signed up for.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
School Uniform Supply As previously mentioned in the newsletter, our school uniform will soon be supplied by Lowes. The transition to a new company is a large undertaking and requires a setup period.
From the 1st July to 13th July –families will not be able to purchase school uniforms while Lowes transition the school uniform supply into its new store.
Uniforms will be available from the 14th July.
Please note: any existing back orders will continue to be fulfilled and delivered to the school by Aplus Schoolwear.
Keep an eye out on Compass for further information including a more detailed map, store loyalty programs and discount/sale dates.
Have a great week,
Gill
3-Way Conferences Monday 21 July By now you would have received a notification that these are available for you to book a time. Please note that the booking system will be open until Thursday 03 July at 4:00pm.
Our Specialist and Learning Support teachers only have limited availability on this day - please only make a booking if you think it is absolutely necessary. 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. Slots will be available between 10:30am and 6:30pm.
We have 3 classes that will be holding their 3-Way Conferences in Term 2 on Thursday 03 July 10am – 6pm. These are 6B (Ms Boness will be beginning her Family Leave) and 5T and 6F due to Mrs Taylor and Mrs Farley taking leave in the first few weeks of Term 3. Normal classes between 9am and 3:30pm for these grades will be running on Thursday 03 July.
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):
Student Reports As mentioned by Mr Kersing above, 2025 Semester 1 Reports are expected to be published to parents on Wednesday 02 July at approximately 4pm. You will receive a notification once they are ready to be viewed. Please ensure you read the information in last week’s Viewbank Voice regarding the changes to how Mathematics will be reported to you.
Have a great weekend!
Patrick
School Saving Bonus reminder and allocation to school activities The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus (SSB) – a one-off support of $400 for eligible government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025.
The SSB can be used for uniforms and textbooks until Monday 30 June 2025.
Any funds remaining after 30 June 2025, including online voucher amounts that have not been redeemed, will become a credit to use on school activities. However, the credit will not be available on your family account at our school until late July.
To use any remaining SSB funds to cover the cost of school activities in July, please refer to the SSB online system and allocate the funds to school activities before 30 June 2025.
To learn more about the SSB online system, download the step-by-step System guide for parents and carers (DOCX, 945KB) or watch this School Saving Bonus video. System guide translations are also available in 14 languages.
The Department of Education’s SSB contact centre will remain available until 30 June 2025. The contact centre can be reached by:
- completing the School Saving Bonus enquiry form
- calling 1800 338 663, between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm on weekdays.
After this date, please contact our administration team for any SSB related questions.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you have a valid means-tested concession card, or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. Means-tested concession cards must be valid on the first day of Term 1, 2025 (Tuesday 28 January 2025) or Term 2, 2025 (Tuesday 22 April 2025).
A student aged 16 years and over who is considered a mature minor and holds a valid concession card is also eligible to apply.
Eligible families will receive a payment of $154 per year for primary school students. The funds will be paid directly to the school to be used towards camps, sports and excursion costs for the benefit of your child.
If you applied for CSEF through our school last year, you do not need to complete an application form this year, unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.
If you would like to apply for the first time, complete the application form and return to the school office as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Lucy Addati
Junior School Council Update Following two very successful Movie Lunch Days, we have an abundance of leftover popcorn that we noticed was extremely popular! As we are still trying to reach our goal of a School Nature Garden, Junior School Council will be holding a popcorn sale on Monday 30th of June at 1pm at lunch time.
Popcorn is $1 per pack, and is limited to 1 x packet person, while stocks last!
Just a reminder that tomorrow will be the last opportunity to purchase raffle tickets if students haven’t already. They are 50 cents for 5 tickets (please see attached flyer for details). Winners announced at Friday’s End of Term Assembly next week!
Good luck to all entries!! 🍿🎟️
A Huge Thank You – Trivia Night Success! What a night! On behalf of the school, we’d like to extend a massive thank you to all the wonderful parents who organised and ran our 2025 Trivia Night. The evening was organised so fantastically and ran seamlessly from start to finish – a true credit to the hard work behind the scenes.
It was such a fun night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and a great sense of community. Congratulations to the winning table – what an effort!
Thank you again to everyone who came along, joined in the fun, and helped raise funds for our school. What a fantastic night had by all!
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 2 Fundraising Lunch Order Dates:
- Thursday 3rd July (Orders close: Monday 30th June, 3:00 PM)
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: dimiholborow@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.