ONLINE LUNCH ORDERING

We have a number of children that are missing out on their lunch orders due to user error. Please make sure you select the correct date and move through each step to avoid your child missing out on their lunch order. You can check your receipt to confirm that you've completed the order correctly.

Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Please log in to Qkr! and follow the steps.

Lunch orders are all on line. Orders must be placed by 8:30 a.m.

** Please ensure that you are selecting the correct date for your orders. **

THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE FORTNIGHT

すきです (pronounced ‘sukides’) which means ‘like’ is the Japanese Word for Week 2 & 3 of Term 3. You can use ‘すきです’ (‘sukides’) to say you like something. For example, if you want to say, ‘I like sushi’, you say ‘Sushi sukides’ (すしすきです). The word, ‘I’ is often omitted in conversation when it’s obvious.

Thank you / ありがとうございます (pronounced ‘aligatoh gozaimas’) for your continuing support for our Japanese program.

Muldeary Sensei & Nguyen Sensei

BOOK WEEK 2026

One of our most popular events at Valkstone Primary School is Book Week, which will be celebrated in Week 7 on Friday, 28 August.

We are excited to announce that this year we have a special author visiting our school! Julie Anne Grasso, author of Hooray, Hooray, It's Library Day and the popular Frankie novel series, will be speaking with our students throughout the day.

To celebrate Book Week, all students will:

Dress up as their favourite book character.
Meet author Julie Anne Grasso.
Take part in our whole-school Book Week Parade during the assembly at the end of the day.

This year's Children's Book Week theme is ‘Symphony of Stories’. We encourage families to explore the theme and find inspiration for costumes. The idea is that students can come dressed as a book character. For more information on the theme, you can visit https://cbca.org.au/childrens-book-week/

We invite all students to start thinking about their Book Week costume now. There is no need to purchase an expensive outfit. We encourage families to get creative by using items from around the house, borrowing from friends or family, or visiting local op shops. Imagination is the key, and we can't wait to see everyone's wonderful book character creations!

Please keep an eye on Compass over the coming weeks for further details, including permission information and payment for the author visit.

We look forward to celebrating a fantastic day filled with books, stories and creativity!

The Instrumental music program at Valkstone PS is back for 2026! Having a fantastic start in the later half of 2025, we would love to see even more Valkstone students take up an instrument and start their passion for playing music.

Enrolments are now open: We currently have guitar, drums and piano running in school hours with a waiting list for other instruments.

To enrol or for further information please visit: https://forms.gle/Pk1ufZ3uQpGtGTfR9

For all other enquiries you can contact:

Simon Lindsay

E: instrumentalasanything@gmail.com

M: 0439 038 372

GROWING UP DIGITAL

Wednesday 5 August 6.30pm–7.30pm

Carnegie Library and Community Centre

Join leading cyber safety expert Susan McLean for an informative presentation on raising children in today's digital world. Drawing on insights from her latest book Growing Up Digital, Susan will share practical strategies to help families navigate online risks, build healthy technology habits, and support children and young people to stay safe, confident, and informed online.

More information and bookings are available here: https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/whats-on/events-calendar/growing-up-digital-with-susan-mclean

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LOST PROPERTY

Lost property is located outside the gym near the STEM room.

This is not for children to just take any jumper/hat they find in the lost property.

Children should only be taking their own items.

Please remember to put your name on your school jumpers, hats etc. to ensure that we are able to return them to you.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES COMMENCE WEEK 2, TERM 3

Tennis - Thursday at lunchtime in the Gym.

Enrolment: chris@up4.tennis or lyn@up4.tennis

0408 806 339

Chess - Wednesday after school in the Grade 1 area 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Please contact the office for an enrolment form & payment.

Art Smart - Tuesday after school in the Art Room 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.

Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com

artsmartforkidz@gmail.com

Yogafun - Tuesday Lunchtime in the Multi-Purpose Room

Enrolment : info@yogafun.com.au

Code Camp- Mondays 3.45 - 5.00pm - Grade 6 are

Enrolment- www.codecamp.com.au/valk

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