Newsletter 5th September 2024


From the Principal

What a great turnout we had for our Father’s Day BBQ and activities last Friday, thank you to all the father’s that made a huge effort to attend our day, one even travelling from as far as Bendigo to attend! The children were so excited to have dad at school helping them do their work and sharing their lunch.

Dan Petro, our behaviour therapist will be visiting the school again on Friday, he has been working with teachers to build their capacity for working with our students through a positive lens. His methods are around building confidence and using positive, consistent language, this also aligns with the Real Schools strategies that the school engages with. Along with our first year of training with School Wide Positive Behaviour Schools, these programs all work together to support our students and staff to build a positive school culture across our school community.

We have lots of exciting events coming up to look forward to, with the concert next Wednesday evening and the Presentation Ball in term 4. The students are practicing hard and looking forward to being concert stars.

Have a great weekend?

Thank you

Take care
Kylie Carter
Principal



Early Years Report





Portraits to Inspire

Geraldine’s class have created portraits based on inspirational people. They all did a fabulous job on this task and have chosen a diverse range of people to represent.

Well done to everyone on a great effort!




Father’s Day/Special Person’s Day Middle Years 2024

Last Friday the 30th of August, Middle Years invited their dads, grandads, significant male figures or other special people to come to school to celebrate Father’s Day/Special Person’s Day.

During this time, these people were invited into the classroom to work together creating, building and painting some special gifts together for Father’s Day/Special Person’s Day. Students and their guests had a wonderful time and it was great seeing everyone working together and enjoying each other’s company. Afterwards, all were invited to come together for a BBQ and some time to catch up with other families and friends that attended this day.



Later Years News



Holes Limerick



Our Netball Winners



School Concert - Next Wednesday, 11th September



Fathers Day & Special Persons Day Celebrations

Fathers Day & Special Persons Day was well celebrated at both campus' with a fabulous turn out by our students families and friends.

Thank you to everyone for coming along and making it special for our students. 

A very big thank you to our parents association for organising the BBQ and decorations and also to all the other helpers on the day.

Fathers Day and Special Persons Day Video

Foodbank



SAVE THE DATE: 21st October



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School Saving Bonus

Dear parents and carers,

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.

School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.   

Actions for parents and carers

Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:

  • Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
  • Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:

  • in October, to verify your email address
  • in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus.

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers [school to attach or link doc] or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.

 

                                                                                                                                              



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