General News
Joke of the Week
A teen wanted to earn herself some extra money over the summer. She decided to hire herself out as a “handy woman” and so started canvassing a nearby well-to-do neighbourhood.
She went to the front door of the first house and asked the owner if he had any odd jobs for her to do.
“Well I guess I could use somebody to paint the porch” he said
“How much will you charge me?”
Delighted, the girl quickly responded “How about $50?”
The man agreed and told her that the paint, brushes and everything she would need were in the garage. The man’s wife on hearing the conversation said to her husband
“Does she realise the porch goes ALL the way around the house?”
“That’s a bit cynical isn’t it?” He responded.
The wife replied, “You’re right. I guess I shouldn't underestimate today's youth”
A few hours later the teen came to the door to collect her money.
“You’re finished already?” The startled husband asked.
“Yes” the teen replied “and I even had paint left over, so I gave it two coats” Impressed, the man reached into his pocket for the $50 and handed it to her along with a $10 tip. “Thanks” the teen said, “And, by the way, it’s not a Porch, it’s a Lexus”
5/6 Masterchef
It’s about that time of the year again when the Year 5/6 students will attempt to outdo the experts on Masterchef! Our very own Year 5/6 Masterchef competition will be taking place in the Church cafe and the Multipurpose hall on Tuesday 13th September. In keeping with our Inquiry Unit, (Intercultural and History) our Masterchef theme will be Multicultural Delights. Students will need to bring their ingredients for their chosen courses. Students may choose an entree, main course or a dessert. They will also need to bring plates and utensils, any cooking equipment required and any decorative items for their display. Classroom teachers will advise more details closer to this event.
Write A Book In A Day (WABIAD)
Write a Book in a Day is a fun, creative and collaborative competition for students in years 5 to 12 as well as adult writing groups throughout Australia. Teams of up to ten have just twelve hours to write and illustrate a book from start to finish. To make it even more fun, unique parameters must be included in the story. Funds raised through sponsorship go to The Kids’Cancer Project, a national charity supporting childhood cancer research. Digital editions of the completed stories are then shared with children’s hospitals across Australia. On Friday 26th August a group of Year 6 students will be participating in this competition. We wish them luck with their book writing!
Book Club
The issue 6 Scholastic Book Club catalogue was sent home last week. Please submit all orders by Friday 26th August, 4pm. If you would like to place an order but are unsure of the process, please refer to the "Book Club" page further in the newsletter. To view the catalogue online and place your order please click here.
Dental Van Visit
All children received a permission form this afternoon for the School Dental Initiative run by Australian Dental Health Victoria. They will be visiting our school on Monday 21st November to conduct routine dental health checks on the children. Please sign and return all permission forms by Friday 26th August if you would like your child to participate in the program.
PSW Uniforms - Price Increase
Due to rising costs, there will be a small price increase across all PSW products and services, effective from the 5th of October 2022. Please refer to the below updated price list for further details.
Holy Saviour Playgroup is Back!
Holy Saviour Playgroup is now back on Tuesday mornings 9am - 11am. All babies and preschoolers are welcome. So come along and meet some parents for a cuppa while the children have a play. Please pass on this flyer to any families who might be interested.
Holy Saviour Festival Toy Stall
Gr3/4EW would like to let you know that we are having a second hand TOY STALL at the Festival in November. We're hoping that if you're doing any clearing out over the holidays, you might save old toys for our stall. From a curriculum perspective we will learn about pricing, counting and handling money and categorising items. We ask that everything be clean and in working order. Your child/ren can drop items at our classroom any time from now. In anticipation of your support, 3/4EW
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms are currently set up in the office. If anyone is interested in purchasing a second hand uniform, please either come in and speak with either Sherridan or Kerry or email the office with your request and sizing requirements and we will check to see if the item is available. If it is, we will notify you. All we charge for second hand uniforms is a gold coin donation. Please note however that not all sizes and items will be in stock.
Excel Music Lessons At Holy Saviour
If your child is interested in music lessons in guitar, keyboard or drums. Please complete an enrolment form and return it either to the office or email it directly to music@excelmusic.com.au. More information about Excel Music can be found here.
Sports Uniform
The new House tops are now available to purchase from PSW. Like any uniform change, there will be a “phasing in period” for the new sport polos, with the expectation that by the beginning of 2024, all children will be wearing the new polos. The current Sky-Blue polo and Senior School Sports Top are no longer available for purchase from PSW. All other uniform items remain the same.
Skoolbag App
Skoolbag have made a few changes in their latest update. If you have problems logging in via your device, then please download the latest update via the App Store. Please refer to the below instructions on how to install Skoolbag if you have not already done so. If you have any questions or problems then please contact the office.
Multi Purpose Hall Bookings
Please note that the Multi Purpose Hall is now available for hire on weekends or after 6pm during the school week. All bookings are to be made through the school office. A copy of the hire agreement can be found here, please feel free to share this information with those looking for spaces to hire.
Follow us on Social Media
Don’t forget, Holy Saviour now has a Facebook page & Twitter! Search for “Holy Saviour Primary School, Vermont South” or “@HolySaviourPS”, then like and share our page to keep up to date with what is happening around the school. We also need people to review our school via the facebook page, so please do this too! The page will be mainly used to promote the school and celebrate achievements of our students. Don’t forget, we are also on Twitter @HolySaviourPSand Instagram “holy_saviour_ps_vs” !