PUPIL FREE DAYS 2023 (TheirCare will be running their day care programs at school on all student free days)
- Monday 10th July - Three way conferences
- Monday 6th November - Report writing day
2023 TERM DATES
- Term 2: 24th April - 23rd June (2:30pm finish)
- Term 3: 10th July - 15th September (2:30pm finish)
- Term 4: 2nd October - 20th December (1:30pm finish)
REGIONAL CROSS COUNTRY It was typical cross country weather and conditions yesterday as five of our students competed in the Regional Cross Country at Kilmore Racetrack. It was cool, damp and slippery – who wouldn’t love running on a day like that? Heartiest congratulations to each of the following students who participated - April Harris (58th), Joshua Cadusch (2nd), Harvey Woo (39th) and Vibha Sathish (31st). As a result of his outstanding performance Joshua will get to compete at the State Cross Country Championships at Yarra Glen Racetrack in July. Well done to all.
FINAL WEEK ARRANGEMENTS The final day of term 2 concludes with an assembly in the gymnasium commencing at 2.10 pm. There will be a musical highlight with Mr Cai’s string players putting on a short performance for our listening pleasure. Official dismissal time for the end of Terms 1, 2 and 3 is 2.30pm with the final day of each school year concluding at 1.30pm.
A CHILD IS BORN Congratulations to Grade 6T teacher Rhys Tegg and wife Rachel on becoming parents again. On Monday, Oliver Weston Tegg came into the world weighing 4.98kgs and measuring 52 cms. Straight into the ruck for Richmond!. Mum and bub are well, siblings excited and Rhys exhausted.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS School Council met on Tuesday night and discussed a range of matters, some procedural and others not so much. The capital works project continues to dominate the agenda with updates provided to all councillors and deep discussion had on the finer details of planning for moves, enhancing our grounds and managing student safety and movement whilst works are happening. Like many capital works projects across the state, increased building costs have impacted our project somewhat so some of the landscaping and enhancements that were planned will need to be funded by the school at a later date, and won’t come out of the ‘big bucket’ which is disappointing. Nevertheless, we are still on track to finalise the entire project by the end of 2023, and still excited about the new and improved facilities on promise.
BEST WISHES.. to Ellen Maxwell as she commences leave early next week and prepares for her nuptials on the final weekend of the school term. We hope the day goes perfectly, Ellen.
STAFFING NEWS I would like to officially welcome Melissa Enticott and Kirtley Searies to our staff. Both ladies have been appointed to Education Support (ES) positions and will work in classrooms supporting particular students each week. They will blend in seamlessly with our already strong ES team, and I hope if you get the chance, you give them a warm Viewbank welcome!
Have a lovely, albeit coolish weekend.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
Reports and 3 Way Conferences Reports will be available on Thursday 22nd June at approximately 4:30pm. I would like to thank the teachers for the huge amount of thought and work that has gone into providing these reports. For those of you who do not know, reports are generally completed after hours and on weekends. From time to time, errors can slip through into the published document. If this is the case, please speak to the staff member who wrote that comment.
The staff and students have also been busily preparing for 3 Way Conferences and are looking forward to Monday 10th July. Please ensure you have booked a conference time via Compass.
There is no school for any student on 10th July and Theircare will be offering their service (please contact them for details). Your child is expected to attend the conference with you.
Have a great weekend.
Patrick
Lost Property Just a reminder, as we head towards the end of term to please try and locate any lost uniform items belonging to your child . There is an increasing number of named and unnamed items accumulating in the purple lost property tub near the music room, as well as in the gym foyer. We will endeavour to return named items, however unnamed items are left in the purple tub and need to be claimed by parents or students.
Have a lovely week,
Gill
PARKING With the current building works project and the reduction in car spaces around the school, understandably community members have been resourcing available spaces as close to the school as possible. We have been contacted by Banyule Council and asked to put out a plea to community members to park on the odd numbered side only on Danson Street, to not park in front of fire hydrants and to avoid parking directly opposite other cars on streets. This request is to allow for garbage collection vehicles, emergency vehicles and other large vehicles to be able to navigate around the school and on side streets in general. Thank you.
Year 2 Bundoora Park Farm- Heritage Village Excursion During our Year 2 excursion, we embarked on an extraordinary adventure that transported us back in time to experience a simulated classroom in an early 20th century rural school. Immersed in the past, we eagerly participated in pioneer games that showcased the resourcefulness and creativity of those who came before us. The highlight of our trip was a mesmerizing printing demonstration, where we witnessed the intricate process of printing using an authentic early 20th century printing press.
Stargazing competition
Observe the stars of our Milky Way through this Sky-Watcher 60-millimetre Tabletop Dobsonian Reflector Telescope. Easy to use, lightweight and extremely portable, it comes with a 5 x 24 magnification finderscope and 2 eyepieces. It’s perfect for the young astronomer.
For your chance to win this Dobsonian Reflector Telescope from Skywatcher Australia, imagine you are looking through your telescope into space. Send us a colourful drawing of what you see! The most creative entry will win.
Email your entry to helixassist@csiro.au by26 June 2023. Include your first name and age. Get a parent’s permission, and ask them to sign the entry.
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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 2 Fundraising Lunch Order Dates are:
- Thursday 22nd June (Orders closing on 19th June, 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 2 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/BEGINNER KEYBOARD - Michael
- Email: michaelfindlaymcnab@gmail.com
- Phone: 0451 394 540
PIANO/KEYBOARD – Tiaryn Griggs
- Email: tiaryngriggs@gmail.com
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.
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- 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