Thursday 15th November - School Council meeting 7pm
Monday 19th to Friday 23rd November - Book Fair 8:30 -9am & 3:30pm to 4pm
Friday 23rd November - Drought Relief for Farmers - Free Dress Day (gold coin donation)
Saturday 24th November - State Election Day Fundraising BBQ & Bake Sale VOLUNTEER NOW
Tuesday 4th December - Viewbank Primary Parents & Friends end of year social parents dinner - Everyone welcome!! 7:30pm BOOK NOW
Thursday 6th December - Special Lunch Day
Monday 17th December - Pupil Free Day
Tuesday 18th December - Year 6 Graduation at Viewbank College
TERM DATES
- 2018 TERM 4: Monday 8th October - Friday 21st December (1:30pm finish)
- 2019 TERM 1: Tuesday 29th January (All students start on Thursday 31st January) - Friday 5th April (2:30pm finish)
- 2019 TERM 2: Tuesday 23rd April - Friday 28th June (2:30pm finish)
- 2019 Term 3: Monday 15th July - Friday 20th September (2:30pm finish)
- 2019 Term 4: Monday 7th October - Friday 20th December (1:30pm finish)
CAMP DATES
- Year 3: Arrabri Lodge Camp (Mon 05Aug to Wed 07Aug)
- Year 4: Anglesea Recreation Camp (Mon 03Jun to Wed 05Jun)
- Year 5: Lady Northcote Recreation Camp (Tue 08Oct to Fri 11Oct)
- Year 6: Canberra Camp (Mon 27May to Fri 31May)
WORKING BEE Many thanks to all who attended our final working bee for the year. Activities focused mainly on the spreading of mulch on the banks of the oval, especially our recently planted out areas, the creation of a cubby house outside the Foundation classrooms, further work in the Japanese Garden renovation and then general tidying and sweeping. As discussed, the class with the most ‘attendees’ has scored a free lunch at a date to be advised before the end of the year, and I can announce that class will be Grade 1K.
SCHOOL CAPTAINS Last Friday, the Grade 5 students listened very respectfully to their peers as those who nominated put forward their individual cases as to why they should be the 2019 school captain. This is almost a highlight of the year for me as many students suspend their nervousness speaking in front of an audience, demonstrate thought and understanding of the role and speak with genuine pride of their school. Students voted for their preferred candidate and as a result of this voting, five boys and six girls (including ties) were shortlisted to present at an interview this Friday involving Jane Gough (Grade 6 team leader), Narelle Taylor (Grade 5 team leader), Gill Nicholls, Patrick Walsh and myself. The 2019 school captains will be announced next week with a badge presentation held at the Monday morning assembly shortly thereafter.
SCHOOL COUNCIL The November meeting of School Council will take place tonight at 7pm in the staffroom.
FOUNDATION 2019 INFORMATION EVENING An Information evening and announcement of grades for next year’s Foundation group is scheduled for next Thursday, November 22 at 7pm in the Science room.
Have a great weekend.
Kind regards,
Bill Kersing
Principal
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are currently finalizing end of year accounts and would appreciate if you could please check Compass and make payment for any outstanding term expenses, instrumental music fees and Before and After School Care accounts asap.
If you are having difficulty making payment please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a payment plan.
Thanks
Lucy Addati
Business Manager
9459 1512
Dear Parents/Guardians
Please note the following changes attached in regards to the ordering procedure of school uniforms. My Uniforms has been taken over by A Plus Schoolwear therefore the new website is https://www.aplusschoolwear.com.au/Default.aspx
Thank you
Lucy
VIEWBANK PRIMARY PARENTS & FRIENDS END OF YEAR SOCIAL PARENTS DINNER - EVERYONE WELCOME!! All parents & friends of Viewbank Primary School are invited to an end of year celebration dinner at Kai Mook Thai Restaurant in Lower Plenty. Tuesday 4th December, 7:30pm. Please click here to see the menu for food and pricing options.
This is a great opportunity to get together with current and future friends to finish off the school year. Everyone welcome!
For restaurant booking purposes can you please indicate via Trybooking your intention to attend the dinner before November 25. CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Your help is needed...
ELECTION DAY SAUSAGE SIZZLE & BAKE SALE Viewbank Primary School are doing a fundraiser sausage sizzle and bake sale on Saturday November 24 in conjunction with the Election polling day. All money raised at this event will go towards future school improvements such as the oval area renovation.
We are looking for some bakers that can help fill the bake stall with some delicious homebaked goods.
Homebaked goods can be any type of home baked goods, such as cakes, muffins, slices, biscuits etc. that are ready (paper plates, boxes, plastic bags) for sale either whole plates or smaller/individually packaged goods. Goods cannot contain ingredients that require refrigeration (ie. fresh cream), as these facilities are not available. All items will need to be labeled with ingredients.
We are also seeking volunteers to help with the organising of the goods on Friday 23 and people to man the cake stall and sausage sizzle on Saturday 24.
If you are able to help in any way even an hour or two of your time or the donation of baked goods we would be very grateful for your support.
For any queries please contact (bake sale) Brooke - brooke@smoiled.com or (BBQ) Kim - kgraps@gmail.com or see the school office.
Thank you
P&F Committee
ICY POLE FRIDAY Students are able to buy icy poles over the counter at lunchtime. All icy poles cost $1.00 each. We are asking for parent helpers to assist with the sale of these icy poles on Fridays from 1pm to 1:30pm.
Hi Everyone,
My name is Ella and this is Lucy. We are here to talk to you about The Big Group Hug. We are running a special Christmas fund raiser for Big Group Hug here at Viewbank.
Big Group Hug would love it if we could collect some summer pyjamas, and some small items that could go into a bag for children in need. They have asked for pyjamas from size 2 – 14, small children’s toiletries such as shampoo, deodorant, lip balm or body wash. We are collecting new items rather than ‘used’ items this time.
We would love to fill our donations bin and we have emptied it so that it’s ready for all of your donations. The donations bin is kept in our room 3/4F room 18. The office will also accept your donations if you’re not sure where we are.
Thank you for listening.
Drought Relief for Farmers Free Dress Day
On Friday the 23rd of November there will be a free dress day with a gold coin donation. We’re raising money to help farmers who are experiencing a long drought. Children can dress up as a farmer or a farm animal. The drought has affected parts of Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland. Farmers are not able to produce the products Australia needs.
All money raised will go to “Drought Angels” who help farmers all around Australia.
Thanks for reading.
Sophie Nihill and Charlotte Nelson
Junior School Council
Monday 19th November – Friday 23rd November 2018
8.30 – 9.00am and 3.30 – 4.00pm
Pay by Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card
Hope to see you in the Library
HATS ON From 1st September until 30th April school hats must be worn outside during all outside activities.
TRANSITION DATES Please download the below timeline for your future reference.
RUNNING GROUP Every Thursday from 8:15am on the oval, for any students in years 4-6. All abilities welcome. Pack a spare pair of socks/shoes in case the oval is damp. Hope to see you there!
Our Year 4 students having been growing plants to sell at a stall on election day. Don't forget to check it out when you vote!
Facility Hire Viewbank Primary School provides a venue for hire with kitchen facilities. Please submit a written application to the office, outlining the details of intended use via email at viewbank.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Please note that conditions do apply. At the discretion of the school, venue costs may also be waived in some instances. All applications will be considered on a case by case basis
All Big Group Hug donations can be left in the Grade 3/4F classroom.