PLEASE CHECK COMPASS EVENTS REGULARLY
- Friday 20th October - Parents & Friends Fundraising Student Disco - Tickets available on Compass
- 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 28-30
- Grade 4 Camp to Anglesea - May 15 to 17
- Grade 5 Camp to Bacchus Marsh October - 9 to 11
- Grade 6 Camp to Echuca - April 17 to 19
STUDENT DISCO The highlight of our students’ social calendar will take place this Friday evening with the student disco to be held in the school gymnasium. We are still in need of parent volunteers to help with supervision but especially the sausage sizzle. Foundation to Year 2 students get to dazzle us with their dancing from 6pm until 7pm and Years 3 to 6 students rage from 7.15pm until 8.15pm. Many thanks to the Parents and Friends committee for planning and implementing this event.
FOUNDATION 2024 INFORMATION NIGHT A reminder to our school community that the 2024 Foundation Information Night will be held in the school gymnasium on November 9 commencing at 6.30pm. Please let others know!
GRADE 3 SLEEPOVER In lieu of a school camp for this year, our Grade 3 students will be given the opportunity to sleepover at school on Thursday, November 2. The intention is that they attend a ‘camp-like’ evening of activities, sleep in our gymnasium that night and then take part in a range of activities the following day before heading home as normal on Friday afternoon. More specific details have been posted on Compass for Grade 3 families, but I know that the students are very much looking forward to this event. As of 2024, we resume our Grade 3 to 6 camping program with the only major difference from pre-Covid times being that all camps will be three days and two nights. The Grade 3s will visit Phillip Island in 2024, Grade 4 will head to Anglesea, Grade 5 to Bacchus Marsh and Grade 6 to Echuca. From 2025, Grade 6 students will attend an Urban camp near the State Hockey centre and participate in a range of city activities including the Shrine of Remembrance, State Parliament, the MCG and similar.
INTENTIONS TO LEAVE I’m hopeful we have heard from everyone by now, but if there are any other families intending to leave our school community in 2024 because of relocation or other reason, could you please advise us as soon as possible. A phone call to the office, or an email to the school or my email account asap would be most appreciated.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR GRADE PLACEMENTS 2024 – TWO WEEKS TO GO!! Each year at this time, we seek input from families with regards to the placement of students into classes for the following year (if that is necessary). We do recognise that there might be some limited circumstances initiating a parental grade request, but please think carefully about this and if you really do feel a need to inform us of these circumstances then do let us know. At this stage, we have not assigned teachers to grade levels for next year, and in fact still need to select a few teachers to fill those roles next year. There are no guarantees that teachers currently teaching at certain grade levels will be teaching there next year, as leadership needs to take into consideration a range of factors including the development of our teaching staff and teacher preferences before this allocation is completed. We have also not settled on a grade structure for 2024, with the possibility of one or two composite classes in the junior area of the school, or even in the upper grades to keep class numbers down. Having said that, if there are special circumstances that we need to know about, you are welcome to let us know of these. Such special circumstances might include but are not limited to health, emotional or learning matters, peer or sibling relationships or changes in the home situation. Selecting a particular teacher does not fit within the realm of special circumstances, and if your request includes that information it will be denied. Information requiring our consideration needs to be addressed to ‘The Principal’ and emailed to the office or myself by Friday, November 3. Please title the email “CONFIDENTIAL – GRADE REQUEST’. Please note that emails received after this date will NOT be accepted. All emails will be acknowledged.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
SWPBS Wellbeing Wednesday Celebration Students and staff had a wonderful afternoon on Wednesday, participating in a range of activities to nurture their wellbeing. Students were able to choose an activity that interested them and spent the afternoon creating, exploring and enjoying.
There was everything from Lego to cooking, craft to karaoke. Games, stop motion animation, coding and Minecraft were popular, trivia had students thinking hard and art and mindful colouring provided a relaxing end to the day.
Thanks to Mrs Maxwell-Lopez and the SWPBS team for organising the afternoon and to all the staff for providing engaging activities that made everyone feel good.
Have a great week
Gill
TERM 4 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY CHARGES AND PERMISSIONS We would like to inform you that the charges for Term 4 extra-curricular activities have been uploaded on Compass. Please note that all permissions and payments are now overdue. These activities have been designed to enrich and diversify the educational experience of our students. Kindly note that these activities are offered on a user-pays basis.
For families facing financial challenges, we can arrange a flexible payment plan for extra-curricular activities to suit your needs.
Please reach out to me directly for a confidential discussion, and we will work together to explore alternative arrangements.
Kind regards,
Lucy Addati
Business Manager
The Green Gardeners Market Stall will be open each Thursday afternoon on the Tiger Turf. We sell fresh, organic produce.
This week we have harvested:
- Lettuce
- Mint (standard and chocolate mint)
- Parsley (continental and flatleaf parsley)
- Broccoli leaves
- Silverbeet
- Rosemary
Gold coin donations most welcome.
All money raised will go directly towards the kitchen garden program.
New School Oath Recently, the Year 6 leadership team have been dedicating their meetings towards creating a new school oath that includes the school values and is inclusive of all students. They have received ideas from the whole school. Along with the teachers, they have created a new and improved school oath. It is:
The Year 6 leadership team thank everyone who sent in their suggestions and classes that voted for the final version. The new school oath will be implemented at assembly in Week 4, Term 4.
Written by Michaelangelo (School Vice Captain), Beau (House Captain), Zara (House Captain) and and Lucy (House Captain)
Day for Daniel On the 27th of October Viewbank Primary School will be participating in Day for Daniel. Day for Daniel is Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day. Students will participate in educational lessons/activities about child safety. We kindly ask that all students wear something red e.g. hat, t-shirt etc and bring a gold coin donation. Fundraising helps the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to continue their free educational programs, develop educational resources and support young victims of crime.
For more information please visit: https://danielmorcombe.com.au/day-for-daniel/
Written by Lily (School Captain), Gwendolyn (Sustainability Captain) and Zara (Wellbeing Captain)
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 26th October (Orders closing on 23rd October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 2nd November (Orders closing on 30th October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 9th November (Orders closing on 6th November, 3:00pm)
- 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