PUPIL FREE DAYS (TheirCare School Holiday Program will be available on pupil-free days)
- Monday 3rd November – Report Writing Day
2025 TERM DATES
- TERM 3: 21 July - 19 September
- 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
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
VICTORIAN STATE SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR I was privileged to attend the Victorian State Schools Spectacular at John Cain Arena on Saturday afternoon. 16 of our Grade 5 and 6 students under the guidance of teachers Jackie Rielly and Renee Davey saw the culmination of all of their dedicated rehearsing and practising when they got to perform seven dance numbers as part of the dance ensemble. With rehearsals all day Thursday and Friday, and then a matinee and evening performance on Saturday they all have every right to be exhausted but also to be extremely proud of their efforts and talents. Well done to everyone and thanks, too, to the parents who attended and supported their children. I’m sure it will be a lifelong memory!!
GRADE 6 CAMP Our Grade 6 campers arrived back yesterday afternoon after a unique camping experience staying at the Urban Camp in Parkville for the first three days of the week. Thanks to staff and parent volunteers for helping to make the camp a memorable one for all who took part.
VICTORIAN SOFTBALLERS Congratulations to two of our Grade 6 students, Joachim Lai and Will Booth, on their selection in the Victorian Schools Softball team for 2025. An outstanding achievement of which you should both be very proud.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS As always, there are a few happenings at school over the break with the long-awaited Indigenous mural taking shape in the first week of the holidays created by well known artist, Simone Thompson. The foundation students will return to newly carpeted rooms after the break and we will also have our usual grounds crew in to consolidate the work done at Sunday’s working bee.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND EARLY DISMISSAL A final reminder that term 3 concludes with a whole school assembly commencing in the gymnasium at 2.05pm and finishing by 2.30pm. Students, as usual, will be dismissed from the gym at that time.
WORKING BEE THANKS Thank you to our loyal volunteers who turned up on Sunday to help give the school a bit of a spruce up for the holiday break. As always, it was adeptly coordinated by Michael Parrent our Viewbank Grounds Group guru, with plenty of tasks to keep everyone occupied. Particular thanks to representatives of the following families – Parrent, Andreou, Walsh, Kersing, Cadusch, Giap, Ajredini, Finlayson, Bailey, La Rosa, Pradeep, Selvaraj, Kennaugh - and to anyone else who turned up, but forgot to sign on!!
THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for all of your efforts and support over Term 3. As always, it has been busy but productive. Have a wonderful spring break and I hope that everyone is able to have some quality down time over the next few weeks. We look forward to seeing everyone back on deck on Monday, October 5 for another busy but engaging Term 4.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
We are thrilled with the mural that has been completed this week on the Lascelles Avenue ramp by artist, Hayden Dewar. Hayden has bought to life his concept of a young child sitting cross legged on a eucalyptus tree branch reading a book. Colourful forms are emerging from the book and spiralling around the tree branches, conveying the magic of reading and of nature.
Thank you Hayden, for this creative and colourful addition to our school.
I hope everyone has a fun and restful holiday. Stay safe and I look forward to seeing everyone next term.
Gill
TERM 3 It certainly has been a busy term – a nine-week term is always a challenge to fit everything in. As a heads up, next term is 12 weeks long and we finish on Friday 19 December at 1:30pm.
LOST PROPERTY We have a large amount of lost property at the moment. If your child is missing a hat, jumper, jacket, water bottle or lunchbox, it may in the lost property box outside the Music room.
HOLIDAYS I hope you have a great September holiday break. If out on the roads or travelling further afield, please stay safe.
Go Pies!
Patrick
Footy Colours Day – Tomorrow As part of Student Voice, we will be celebrating Footy Colours Day tomorrow. Students are invited to come dressed in the colours of their favourite footy team.
Please note that all clothing must be school-appropriate and sun-smart, in line with our school policies. This includes:
- Shoulders must be covered
- Appropriate school footwear must be worn (no footy boots)
We look forward to seeing the vibrant colours and celebrating together!
Viewbank PS Family Photo Fundraiser - Sunday 16th November We are excited to invite families to participate in the Viewbank Primary School Family Photo Fundraiser on Sunday, 16th November. This is a wonderful opportunity to capture beautiful family portraits while supporting our school community.
- Date: Sunday, 16th November
- Location: Price Park, Viewbank
Bookings are essential. Please secure your preferred time slot by registering through the Eventbrite link below:
Viewbank PS Family Photo Fundraiser Booking
Don’t miss out on this special event to create lasting memories while contributing to Viewbank PS.
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 9th October (Orders close: Monday 6th October, 3:00 PM) - Year 5 Camp
- Thursday 16th October (Orders close: Monday 13th October, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 23rd October (Orders close: Monday 20th October, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 30th October (Orders close: Monday 27th October, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 6th November (Orders close: Monday 3rd November, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 13th November (Orders close: Monday 10th November, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 6th November (Orders close: Monday 3rd November, 3:00 PM) - Year 4 Weribee Zoo
- Thursday 20th November (Orders close: Monday 17th November, 3:00 PM)
- Thursday 27th November (Orders close: Monday 24th November, 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 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.