PLEASE CHECK COMPASS EVENTS REGULARLY
- Friday 20th October - Parents & Friends Fundraising Student Disco
- Sunday 29th October - Working Bee
- 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 3: 10th July - 15th September (2:30pm finish)
- 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
STOMP CONCERTS I hope families availed themselves of the opportunity to visit the school on Tuesday or Wednesday morning to see our students perform a range of dances learned throughout the term with the STOMP Dance Company. I certainly ‘take my hat off’ to all students, as their dancing skills put my two left feet to shame!
TRIVIA NIGHT Great fun was had at the main Term 3 fundraiser last Friday night when the Parents and Friends group organised a very successful trivia night. Sincere and grateful thanks to all members of the committee and everyone who supported the evening which raised a significant amount of money to support our Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program room upgrades.
BUILDING WORKS TERM 4 As the new Administration building heads towards completion, and the old/existing one gets readied for demolition there will be the need to close certain access/egress gates throughout the term. ‘Cup Week’ will be a significant benchmark or milestone this term as significant changes will take place around that time in terms of grounds access and, indeed, where to find the General Office!! As always, we will let you know of any changes via this newsletter and Compass, but at this stage grounds access to start Term 4 will very much be an ‘as you were’ situation with Gates 1, 2, 3 and access via the oval in place to start the term.
FINAL ASSEMBLY FOR TERM 3 The final assembly for the term will take place at 2.10pm on Friday, September 15 on the Tiger Turf (weather permitting). Students will be dismissed from that venue to commence a well earned vacation break just on 2.30pm. Student Of The Week awards will be presented at this assembly. Please note the advice from the Victorian School Building Authority (below) with regards school and schoolground access over this vacation break.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Viewbank Primary School for your collective efforts over the term – students, staff and families. There have been a few challenges as the building works continue, and some changes to routines, but we have managed fairly successfully in dealing with those challenges and continued to offer and operate an interesting and constructive program of instruction. I hope everyone has a great break in whatever form that takes, or wherever it takes you and look forward to seeing everyone again on the first day of Term 4 – Monday, October 2.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
SWPBS Pyjama Day Reward Congratulations to all our students for working together to achieve their second small school reward for demonstrating positive behaviours that reflect our school values.
Lots of fun was had across the school today as we relaxed in our choice of sleeping attire.
The great news is the students have almost achieved their third and final honeypot meaning we will be celebrating with a major school reward early in term 4.
I wonder what that may be?
Acknowledging the students with a SWPBS Certificate each time they complete their four values cards has become a popular assembly event and it is so wonderful to see many families attending to share this celebration with their child. This is also the case with the presentation of our values linked Pupil of the Week awards.
R U OK? Day 2023 is Thursday 14 September and is our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.
R U OK? Day is for everyone. At Viewbank we will be supporting our friends, classmates and colleagues by asking R U OK?.
Have a fantastic holiday, stay safe and see you in term 4.
Term 3 Recap It certainly has been a busy term. 3-Way Conferences started the term and then a steady stream of events that have included: Wanyara Paint and Dance, STOMP weekly lessons and concerts, Book Parade and Author Visit, Year 6 Interschool Sport, Year 5 Family Life sessions, Foundation to Year 2 Cross Country, Excursions to Edendale Farm (Foundation), Parliament House and The Shrine (Year 6). Other excursions to the Koorie Heritage trust and ACMI (Year 4). We have had students participate at high level Athletics and Cross Country. Not to mention upheaving most of the school as the building project intensified.
Term 4 is always busy and this will begin in Week 1 with a whole school Science Show on Tuesday 3rd October and then Year 5 Camp from Wednesday 4th October to Friday 6th October.
I hope everyone has a great September break.
Go Pies!
Patrick
TERM 4 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY CHARGES AND PERMISSIONS The charges for Term 4 extra-curricular activities will be uploaded on Compass tomorrow. Please note that all permissions and payments are required by Tuesday, 3rd of October. 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
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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 5th October (Orders closing on 2nd October, 3:00pm)
- • Thursday 12th October (Orders closing on 9th October, 3:00pm)
- • Thursday 19th October (Orders closing on 16th October, 3:00pm)
- • 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
DRUMS - Michael
- Email: michaelfindlaymcnab@gmail.com
- Phone: 0451 394 540
PIANO/KEYBOARD – Tiaryn Griggs
- Email: tiaryngriggs@gmail.com
PIANO/KEYBOARD- 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