Thursday 8th November - Special Lunch Day

Thursday 8th November - Finance Subcommittee meeting 5pm to 7pm

Saturday 10th November - Working Bee 9am to 12noon

Saturday 10th November - Second Hand Uniform Sale 9am to 10:30am

Monday 12th November - Communication Committee meeting 7pm

Thursday 15th November - School Council meeting 7pm

Monday 19th to Friday 23rd November - Book Fair 8:30 -9am & 3:30pm to 4pm

Thursday 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 — TERM 4: Monday 8 October - Friday 21 December

WORKING BEE The final working bee for 2019 is scheduled for this Saturday morning and we strongly encourage everyone to attend. There’s always plenty to do, it’s a great opportunity to meet new people, or catch up with known friends and acquaintances, and all in the best interests of the school. And don’t forget – the class with the greatest representation of family members in attendance wins a free sausage sizzle lunch at a date to be advised before the end of the year. What more could you want??

PUPIL FREE DAY I hope everyone is fully aware that we have one more pupil free day for 2018 which has been approved by School Council. It is set down for Monday, December 17. Day care is available through OSH Club. Staff will not have a planning week this term, but will rather use this day to commence planning, in teams, for 2019.

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING The Finance Subcommittee is scheduled to meet tonight, Thursday November 8, to commence the budgeting process for 2019. The meeting is due to run from 5pm until 7pm.

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING The November meeting of School Council is scheduled for next Thursday night, commencing at 7.00pm in the staffroom.

FAMILY LIFE The annual program for our Grade 5s commences on Monday, November 12. Many thanks to Narelle Taylor, Grade 5 team leader, for organising a parent session last Thursday which was attended by a number of parents. The program is run by Family Life Victoria and this was an opportunity to outline for parents the content and approach to the program.

Enjoy your weekend.

Kind regards,

Bill Kersing

Principal

SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE A sale of second hand school uniforms will be held during the School Working Bee this Saturday 10th November between 9.00-10.30am. School jumpers with the logo, school dresses and Year 6 polo tops are $5.00 and all other items are $2.00. All items have been washed.

I look forward to seeing lots of families at the working bee on Saturday. Remember, the grade who has the most attendees will win a special lunch. I wonder which grade it will be?

Have a great week

Gill Nicholls

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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

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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.

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

This October Viewbank Primary is excited to take part in the state-wide Walk to School program.

About Walk to School VicHealth’s Walk to School encourages Victorian primary school kids and their families to walk, ride or scoot to and from school everyday. Along with the health benefits it also reduces traffic congestion and parking, helps us connect with the community and saves the environment!

Part way is okay! If you can’t walk the whole way, why not try parking at your nearest meeting place and walk, ride or scoot the rest.

Safe Routes to School Map Banyule Council has provided a Safe Routes to School Map. Viewbank Primary’s has convenient meeting places highlighted where families could meet in the mornings before they start their walk. The maps are available at the front office so you can familiarise yourself with the safest way to walk to school.

For more information go to walktoschool.vic.gov.au

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!

SAKGP are asking for donations of newspapers to use in a no dig plot for their pumpkins!

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.