PUPIL FREE DAY (OSHClub available)
- Monday 31st October 2022
FUNDRAISING BAKERY LUNCH ORDER DATES - Lower Plenty Bakehouse
- Thursday 27th October (Orders closing on 24th October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 3rd November (Orders closing on 31st October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 10th November (Orders closing on 7th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 24th November (Orders closing on 21st November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 1st December (Orders closing on 28th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 8th December (Orders closing on 5th December, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 15th December (Orders closing on 12th December, 3:00pm)
2022 TERM DATES
- Term 4: 3rd October - 20th December (1:30pm finish)
CONGRATULATIONS I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Jane McLeod, Leading Teacher and classroom teacher of Grade 6M, on her appointment last week to the position of Assistant Principal at Gaayip-Yagila Primary school in Mickleham. Whilst our loss is their gain, we are nonetheless thrilled that Jane has been promoted and grateful for all her contributions to our school over these last six years. Whilst technically the date of appointment is early November we are working cooperatively with Gaayip-Yagila so that Jane might finish the school year with Viewbank whilst transitioning a few days per week to her new school. Well done, Jane and all the best with this next phase of your career.
PARKING AND DRIVING APPRORIATELY AROUND THE SCHOOL We have received complaints from neighbours about the disregard shown when parking vehicles and driving in general around the schoolgrounds. This includes parking across driveways and on nature strips. There are a few factors in play here – the safety of everyone, especially our children, compliance with fundamental road laws and then general courtesy and respect. I understand the frustration and anger of the complainants and whilst the offenders are few in number, it needs to be addressed.
JAPANESE DAY Many thanks to Angela Roccasalva and her support team for coordinating an excellent day’s activities on Tuesday in celebration of all things Japanese. It was a great day of learning and a lot of fun.
REGIONAL ATHLETICS SUCCESSES On a day that could only be described as a good day for ducks, five of our students took part last Wednesday in the Regional Athletics Championships at Meadow Glen Athletics track. The High Jump (Julia Clencie’s event) was sensibly postponed, but four other students got to compete. Congratulations to:-
Josh Cadusch - 1st in 1500m and 800m, Brody Cameron - 2nd in Triple Jump, Crissy Patroungas - 4th in 200m and Alex Palmer - 1st Discus, 2nd in Shotput for outstanding performances at a Regional level. Josh, Brody and Alex now get to compete at a State level which is a mighty effort. We are proud of each and every one of you and we will keep you posted on Julia’s event, and the results of the State championships.
INTENTIONS TO LEAVE Term 4 is always dominated with planning for the following year – grade and staff selection, budgets, enrolments and more. We have asked this before, (and families have been very good in letting us know), but if any other families are intending to leave our school community in 2023 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.
ENROLMENTS And on the same ‘numbers’ theme, whilst we think we have nearly all of our current family enrolments for 2023, if there is anyone out there who hasn’t completed the enrolment process yet, please do so asap.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR GRADE PLACEMENTS 2023 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 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 2023, with the possibility of a composite class in the junior area of the school 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 by Friday, November 4. Please title the email “CONFIDENTIAL – GRADE REQUEST’. Please note that emails received after this date will NOT be accepted.
I hope we can manage to avoid too much rain this weekend.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
Day For Daniel – Australia’s largest child safety event On Friday, 28th October, we are participating in ‘Day For Daniel’ https://danielmorcombefoundation.com.au/day-for-daniel
As we have done for the last few years, Viewbank Primary School will be participating in Day for Daniel. The Day for Daniel is a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety, protection and harm prevention. It is about educating children and adults about keeping kids safe through child safety and protection initiatives. It aims to help empower our children to Recognise, React and Report if they feel something is not right.
We are encouraging all students to add something RED to their uniform on Friday 28th October eg. red shirt, red ribbons, red skirt/trousers, red ha. Students may give a gold coin donation or if you would like to donate, please go to: https://danielmorcombe.com.au/donate and donate directly to the foundation.
During the day, students will engage in an age appropriate safety lesson with their class.
Have a wonderful week,
Gill
Parents And Friends On The School Website We have updated the Parent and Friends tab and will be collating some of the key information there. To find it, go to the Community tab on the website or select: http://www.viewbankps.vic.edu.au/new-blog-1
Walkathon Coming up on Tuesday 25th October is our Walkathon. It is really important that every student brings a hat and water bottle on the day.
We will need many volunteers to help with supervision around the course. At this stage, the timetable will be:
We are keeping a close eye on the weather for Tuesday, and the Bureau of Meteorology is currently predicting rain. If we need to postpone, we have pencilled in Tuesday 8th November as a back up day.
If you can help out with keeping our students safe while they move along the footpath next to the roads (as per the course) please sign up here https://volunteersignup.org/DMM3D, we still have plenty of spots to fill – particularly the middle session between 11:30am and 1pm!
Have a great week!
Patrick
LATE ARRIVALS Please ensure children who arrive late go straight to the office to be marked as present. If the child does not come to the office for a late pass a text message will be sent to the parent/carer notifying that the child is absent. Late arrivals can only be time stamped at the office. When Parents/carers record the late arrival in Compass it provides us with the explanation but does not mark your child as present. When your child presents at the office, staff will record your child’s actual arrival time which updates the class roll.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC) A ‘Working with Children Check’ is just one part of creating and maintaining a child-safe environment. It is a requirement that all parents/careers who wish to volunteer or participate in school activities have a current WWCC. https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/
Kind regards,
Lucy Addati
Business Manager
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VIEWBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL WALKATHON 2022 One of our major Fundraisers for 2022 is our Walkathon. On, Tuesday 25th October all Viewbank Primary School students will take part in this annual event completing laps through and around the perimeter of the school. Each lap is approx. 600 metres in length.
The students will walk at the following times:
- Foundation - 9:15 – 9:45am
- Grade 1 & 2 - 9:55 – 10:50am
- Grade 5 & 6 - 11:40 – 12:45pm
- Grade 3 & 4 - 2:10 – 3:15pm
We ask you to sponsor our students, and to seek sponsorship from family, friends, neighbours and workmates. This can be done as a lump sum for participating or a nominated amount per lap. Of course, the children will get great benefit from taking part in the walk!! We anticipate the maximum laps completed in the time allowed will be 8 for the younger students and 14 for the older students. All money raised will be going towards our major fundraising school upgrade project.
All students will be rewarded with an icy pole back at school after the completion of the walk (Please advise your class teacher if you do not wish for your child to receive one).
As a further incentive, the class that raises the most money per capita in Foundation to Year 2 and Year 3 to 6 will be rewarded with a Hot Chip lunch, later in the term.
All students will be provided with a wrist band for the walk, and these will be hole punched at the conclusion of each lap. Once the walk is over the children will bring their cards home and collection of monies can then be organised.
Sponsorship monies can be paid via Compass (Course Confirmation and Payments) or returned to school by Friday, November 11. Thank you if you have already made a payment. If payment is made via Compass you are not required to return any forms to the school.
As always, we could not hold an activity such as this without the support of our parents and friends, both financially and on the day. If you can assist during the day by walking with the children, acting as a course marshall, hole punching cards after each lap, or simply cheering on our students we would be very grateful for your assistance. All volunteers must have, and presented to the school in advance, a current Working With Children Check, or approved exemption (e.g. VIT card, police badge etc).
Please register to volunteer here https://volunteersignup.org/DMM3D.
Please support this major fundraiser, as it is the only one of its kind in 2022 (since before COVID), and we do rely on fundraising to support school upgrades and equipment, which in turn support your child’s education.
We are excited to be offering Vision Portraits $30 family photo fundraising photos again this year.
- When: Saturday 12th November 2022
- Where: Viewbank Primary School
- Booking link: https://viewbank22.eventbrite.com.au
All bookings welcome - click here to book.
Lower Plenty Bakehouse will be providing the school with fundraising Lunch Orders every Thursday during Term 4. 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 27th October (Orders closing on 24th October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 3rd November (Orders closing on 31st October, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 10th November (Orders closing on 7th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 24th November (Orders closing on 21st November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 1st December (Orders closing on 28th November, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 8th December (Orders closing on 5th December, 3:00pm)
- Thursday 15th December (Orders closing on 12th 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.
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 $5.00 and all other items $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
SINGING WITH JADE - Jade
- Email: jadefaving@gmail.com
- Phone: 0413 834 933
STRINGS - MR CAI
- Email: cai66@optusnet.com.au
- Phone: 0403 490 078
GUITAR/BASS GUITAR - Alec
- Email: alec.stalder@gmail.com
PIANO/KEYBOARD - Ella
- Email: ellac.blackburn@gmail.com
- Phone: 0410 938 840
DRUMS/UKULELE - Michael
- Email: michaelfindlaymcnab@gmail.com
- Phone: 0451 394 540
PHONE NUMBER: 0448 075 422
EMAIL: viewbank@oshclub.com.au
A PLUS SCHOOLWEAR Our uniform supplier is A Plus Schoolwear which is located at 41-43 Northern Road Heidelberg West. Open hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s from 9am to 4.30pm (closed on weekend and public holidays).
You can also purchase your uniform online at www.aplusschoolwear.com.au