Wednesday 26th June - Variation to School Hours Day, Student-led three-way conferences

Thursday 8th August - The Resilience Project (students)

Monday 2nd September - The Resilience Project (parents)

Thursday 5th September - School Production VMTV (matinee and evening)

Friday 6th September - School Production VMTV (matinee and evening)

TERM DATES

• 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 - Thursday 20th December (1:30pm finish)

CAMP DATES

• Year 3: Arrabri Lodge Camp (Mon 05Aug to Wed 07Aug)
• Year 5: Lady Northcote Recreation Camp (Tue 08Oct to Fri 11Oct)

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR THE VBPS UPCOMING PRODUCTION We are in the process of organising costumes for all Viewbank students to wear at our 2019 Production – VMTV. Some of these costumes are being made by our amazing and talented costume coordinator Kathryn Harvey, who is a mum of two of our students at VBPS.

Kathryn would love some help and assistance with many jobs such as cutting fabric, sewing, overlocking and sorting. You do not need to be a sewer or own any of the equipment needed. However, if you can provide help with any job big or small, we would sincerely appreciate your assistance.

If you are able to volunteer some time or help Kathryn with some of these jobs, please contact the production team.

Many thanks,

Renee Davey, Jenni Hall & Kathryn Harvey

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE (Every second Friday), 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.

Purchase your Entertainment Membership NOW to help Viewbank Primary School raise much needed funds!

Viewbank Primary School are again fundraising with the very popular Entertainment Book or Digital Membership. You'll receive hundreds of valuable offers for everything you love to do, and help our fundraising at the same time. Hurry, Entertainment Memberships sell out quickly.

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.

BRIGHT STAR KIDS PERSONALISED NAME PRODUCTS We've teamed up with Bright Star Kids to help us raise funds and to decrease the amount of lost property. When you buy anything from their range of personalised name labels and school supplies (or anything else in their store) 20% of it will come back to our group.

Please remember to link up our group "VIEWBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL" in the Nominate a Fundraiser checkout section. Thanks for your support!

Visit their website: https://www.brightstarkids.com.au where you can buy directly from them and get it sent directly to your home.

BOOK CLUB catalogues have sent home this week. All orders are due by Thursday 13th of June. Every dollar you spend earns points to buy more books for the Library. Thank you for your support.

Code Club

Code Club is run on a Thursday at lunch time in the Library. It is aimed at students in years 2-6 who want to further their skills in coding. It is on a first come first serve basis as we only have a certain number of iPads available and students are not required to attend every week. Students are able to use apps such as Hopscotch, Code Studio, Scratch and Kodable. They will participate in activities at their own level and can create or just simply play to learn. Please note that Code Club does not run when there is a wet day timetable.

Year 6 Camp - Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)

The Year 6 classes returned on Friday after spending five days touring the national capital. Our students participated in a variety of educational programs focussing on Australia’s history, culture, heritage system of government and democracy. The Federal Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit Canberra as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Federal Government contributes $30 per student under the Civics and Citizenship Rebate Program. This rebate is paid directly to schools to reduce the costs passed on to families. Viewbank Primary School acknowledges the Australian Government’s generous support through the PACER contribution.

HATS ON From 1st September until 30th April school hats must be worn outside during all outside activities.

SCHOOL BANKING Don’t forget to hand your bankbooks into your class teacher every Tuesday for banking.

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!

SCHOOL CHOIR Every Wednesdays, 8.30, in the Music room. Everyone from Year 2 to 6 are welcome!

CSEF (Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund) is a government assisted fund which provides payments for eligible students to attend camps, sports and excursions ($125 per child). Applications for the Governments ‘CSEF Fund’ can be accessed by filling in the attached form and return to the office with a current Health Care card. To be eligible for this funding, you need to hold a current Centrelink Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card or Veteran Affairs Card. Please note: as this funding is means tested, the Parent/Guardian MUST be the card holder, no Medical Health Care Cards in the student’s name will be accepted as it will be rejected by the CSEF system. Funds are paid to the school and will be automatically allocated to the Term Expenses unless otherwise stated by the parent at the start of the year.

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