Current & Upcoming Events
WORLD TEACHERS DAY -FRIDAY 27th OCTOBER
Tomorrow is World Teachers Day when Australia celebrates our wonderful teachers.
Let’s celebrate all of our teachers for their skilled work in educating, inspiring and supporting our students. Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day and thank you for your tireless efforts!
JAPAN TRIP 2024
Our Japanese trip returns in 2024. This exciting news was announced in last week’s newsletter, and I have spoken to all year 3/4 and 5/6 classes this week. Current year four and five students who have a keen interest in Japan and Japanese language may apply for this language and cultural learning experience.
Families are welcome to view the attached slide show for more information.
2024 Japan Trip Information Slideshow for Families
Interested families should complete an Expression of Interest Form and return it to the office by Thursday, November 9. As a first step to show interest and independence, students are to visit the office to collect the Expression of Interest form.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Rachel Martin
PREP 2024 TRANSITION
ANZAC APPEAL
Remembrance Day 2023 is on Saturday 11 November and we have ANZAC Poppy Pins and wristbands available to purchase at the office. Prices range from $2-$5.
For more information on the ANZAC APPEAL, please click here or visit anzacappeal.com.au
SMILE SQUAD
Smile Squad is on the way to our school!
The Smile Squad team are coming to our school soon. Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that provides free dental care to all Victorian government primary and secondary school students. The friendly Smile Squad dental team will visit soon to conduct a free annual dental health examination for every student and provide free follow up treatment as needed.
What do you need to do?
We need your consent before we can provide services. Consent is usually provided by a parent or guardian. Sign up to Smile Squad at: https://bit.ly/smilesquadvic OR use the below QR code:
The Smile Squad team will check the student’s teeth and mouth and show them how to keep their teeth healthy and strong. They will also provide any preventive services you have consented for. If the student needs more treatment, the Smile Squad will discuss this and seek consent.
Please complete and submit the consent form by 17th November 2023.
Paper copies of the consent form are available. Please contact the school office if you would like to request one.
The electronic consent form can be translated into more than 100 languages, and the paper form is available in 13 languages.
Do I need to attend my child’s appointment?
No, you do not need to attend your child’s appointment. You can attend if you would like to, and you can take your child to the community dental clinic if you prefer.
Smile Squad Dental Packs
All children deserve a healthy smile, and the Smile Squad free school dental program is working hard to help make sure this happens.Your children) will soon receive a free dental pack to bring home. The dental pack contains a toothbrush, full sized toothpaste, and an oral health brochure. Please take the time to read the brochure. It’s full of helpful hints and tips to help your whole family eat well, drink well and clean well – for life.
Who is Smile Squad?
The bright orange Smile Squad vans are staffed by experienced oral health therapists, dental therapists, dental assistants and dentists. They all have lots of experience treating children and a passion for improving their oral health – for life.
Learn more about the Smile Squad by visiting www.smilesquad.vic.gov.au or contact the team at smilesquad@dhsv.org.au.