Friday 15th June - Popcorn Fundraising Orders Due

Wednesday 20th June 11:00am & 7:00 pm - 5C Three Way Conferences will be held.

Friday 22nd June - Special Lunch Day Orders Due

Tuesday 26th June - Special Lunch Day - Sausage in Bread

Wednesday 27th June between 11:00am & 7:00pm - Foundation to Year 6 Three Way Conferences will be held (Variations to hours day).

Annual Working Bees — Saturday August 11 (Term 3), Saturday November 3 (Term 4)

PUPIL FREE DAYS — Monday December 17

TERM DATES — TERM 2: Monday 16 April - Friday 29 June, TERM 3: Monday 16 July - Friday 21 September, TERM 4: Monday 8 October - Friday 21 December

CAMP DATES — Year 5 Lady Northcote Camp 9 - 12 October, Year 3 Arrabri Lodge Camp 29 - 31 October.

DIVISIONAL CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to our runners who competed at Bundoora Park yesterday. To make it to District level is an achievement in itself, so to then continue on to Divisional level shows an elite level of talent. Well done to all eight runners who acquitted themselves well in trying conditions and special mention to Tabatha who is moving on to compete at the Northern Metropolitan Region Cross Country Championships.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING The June meeting of School Council is scheduled for next Thursday, June 21, commencing at 7.30pm in the staffroom. This will be preceded by the Finance Subcommittee meeting held in the Principal’s office at 6.30pm. Please consider joining a subcommittee as discussed in last week’s newsletter – whilst you might not be a member of School Council per se, it is a perfect vehicle to make a significant contribution to our school.

THREE WAY CONFERENCES Bookings open 17th of June for the three-way conferences to be held on Wednesday, June 27 from 11am-7pm. Get in early to get your preferred time!!

END OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS It might seem a little premature, but the end of term is just two weeks away. A reminder that we traditionally finish the term with a whole school assembly from 2.05pm with dismissal at 2.30pm on Friday, June 29. Term 3 commences on Monday, July 16.

That’s all from me this ‘shortened’ week. Have a great weekend.

Kind regards,

Bill Kersing

Principal

​Outstanding term expenses, instrumental music and inquiry expenses We are currently finalising end of term accounts and would appreciate if you could please check Compass and make payment for any outstanding term expenses, instrumental music fees and inquiry expenses accounts asap. If you are having difficulty making payment please do not hesitate to contact me to arrange a payment plan.

Parents Helpers It is imperative that all parents/guardians assisting in the classroom or anywhere on the school grounds to please sign in/out at the office and wear a parent helper badge/lanyard. This is especially important if there is an emergency so that we are aware of who is at the school.

Late Arrival to School If your child is sick, absent or late, you are required to notify the school before 9am on the day of absence, via Compass. Please do not telephone the school. It is a legal requirement that the school receives an explanation from a parent/carer for all absences, late arrivals and early departures via Compass.

If your child is late to school:

• All students who are late to school MUST report to the office before going to class.
• The office staff will enter the late arrival time and parent explanation.
• If students arrive late to school without a parent/caregiver, an unexplained absence note will be generated on Compass which then the parent/caregiver must provide an explanation.

Changes to ‘Early Leavers’ Procedures Parents are required to come to the office when collecting their child early from school and fill in the ‘Early Leavers’ book at the front desk. The Office Staff will ring the classroom and ask for your child to come to the office with their bag. Children are only to be collected by their parent from the front Office (not the classroom). This will minimise disruptions to the children's learning.

Student Absences If your child is sick or absent, you are required to notify the school before 9am on the day of their absence via Compass. Notifying the school of your child’s absence either prior to, or on the day that they will be away, helps ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and will fulfil your legal responsibility.

Please ask the office if you require any further assistance in entering your child's absences on Compass.

Kind regards

Lucy Addati

POPCORN FUNDRAISER - Orders due back at school by 15th June (tomorrow). 30% of all sales will go straight back to the school for the next fundraising project. Correct money only, no change given.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK AND DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP 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.

DIVISION CROSS COUNTRY On Wednesday 13th of June Caitlin Basham, Liam Dunn, Mia Ferguson, Jovina George, Tyler McCrae, Ryder McMurray, Tabatha Medina Diaz and Charlotte White wore our school colours with pride as they competed in the Banyule & Inner North/Moreland Division Cross Country Championships. What a spectacular effort in reaching this high level of competitive running, and I’m sure no matter the result each student will reflect positively upon their achievement. Congratulations to all and a special mention and 'good luck’ to Tabatha who is moving on to compete at the Northern Metropolitan Region Cross Country Championships next Wednesday 20th June.

THREE-WAY CONFERENCES Three-Way Conferences will be held on Wednesday 27th June between 11:00am & 7:00pm for all Foundation to Year 6 students (except for 5C). This day will be a variations to school hours day. 5C's Three-Way Conferences will be held on Wednesday 20th June and Thursday 21st June between 3:40 & 7:00 pm. Students attend for the purposes of their conference only and are marked present as a consequence.

If you are interested in purchasing the below pictured cabinets please make us an offer at the office!

The next batch of Anniversary books have just arrived. Get in early as when they are gone there will be no more printed. Don't wait! Contact the school office now to secure your copy. Don't miss out!

TRANSITION DATES Please download the below timeline for your future reference.

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

All Big Group Hug donations can be left in the Grade 3/4F classroom.