General News
Joke of the Week
John Smith, a Baptist, moved into a large Catholic neighbourhood. On the first Friday of Lent, John was outside grilling a big juicy steak on his barbecue. Meanwhile, his neighbours were eating cold tuna for supper.
This continued each Friday during Lent. On the last Friday of Lent the local families came together and decided that something had to be done about John, as he was tempting them to eat meat each Friday during Lent and they couldn't take it anymore.
They decided to try and convert him to Catholicism. They were thrilled when he decided he would become a Catholic. They took him to church and the priest sprinkled some holy water over him and said, "You were born a Baptist, you were raised a Baptist and now you are a Catholic". Now that their biggest Lent temptation was resolved, the local families were relieved.
Next year's Lent soon rolled around. The first Friday of Lent came and at dinner time when the neighbourhood was settling down to their fish dinners there was a wafting smell of steak cooking on a barbecue. The families nearby could not believe their noses! What was going on?
They called each other up and decided to meet over in John's yard to see if he had forgotten it was Lent. The group arrived just in time to see John standing over his grill with a small jug of water. He was pouring small droplets over his steak on the grill and saying, "You were born a cow, you were raised a cow, and now you are a fish."
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Teddy Bears Picnic
On Monday 15th August we will be holding a Teddy Bears Picnic for our 2023 Preps and any kinder aged children. Children can bring their favourite teddy bears and enjoy a fun afternoon of treats and games. All are welcome! Please extend the invitation to any children who might like to attend. If you have any questions please contact the office.
National Science Week - S.T.E.A.M Day & Special Pizza Lunch
In Celebration of all things Science, and to participate in National Science Week, we will be having a S.T.E.A.M day on Tuesday 16th August. The whole school will spend the day in their house teams and rotate between an exciting and fun array of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathamatical activities.
The SAC will also be arranging a Pizza Lunch that day. Children can order a slice of pizza, muffin bar and juice for $4.50 (extra slices $2.50). Please order via CDFpay by Friday 12th August. Please contact Denise Konstantinou if you are able to assist on the day with pizza lunch orders.
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.
Confirmation Mass Choir
Mrs Rose Wray McCann has assembled a Confirmation Mass Choir. The children are currently rehearsing and will be performing at the Confirmation Mass on Thursday 18th August, 6pm. If your child is in the choir you will have received an Operoo notification. Please take a moment to fill out this form and indicate if your child is able to attend the mass that evening to perform.
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
Although it seems early, 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” !