Dear Families,

Welcome back to Term 4.

We hope all of our families had a nice holiday period. Term 4 is a good and busy term with many milestones to celebrate!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Leevi and Miles, who both competed at the Regional Athletics on Monday. They both did an amazing job and should be so proud of their efforts. Congratulations to Miles, who came first in the 100m Sprint and will now go on to compete at the State Championships.

Swan Hill Show

It was so good to see so many of our student's work on display at the Swan Hill Show. Congratulations to Nadin, Gabby, and Macey who all won prizes in the handwriting competition.

Hats

As the weather begins to warm up again, please ensure your child has a hate for recess and lunch times. If they do not have a hat they will be asked to play in the shade. All students must have a hat, or they will be asked to sit in the shade. Please see Belinda in the office if you need a new hat.

Book Packs\Parent Payment policy

Just a reminder that in Term 4 our Parent Payment policy will be sent home.

This will include student book packs for 2025. Payment will be due around late November/December again this year.

We aim to keep the costs very similar to last year. The cost last year was around $230 including book lists and specialist contributions.

We will be offering materials to be purchased through Campion online like last year.

School Saving Bonus

As shared with you previously, parents and carers of every child enrolled in a Victorian government school in 2025 will receive the one-off School Saving Bonus $400 support.

In the coming months, the Department of Education will send you 2 email communications for each of your children enrolled in Victorian government schools.

By Friday 18 October 2024, please ensure that your child’s 2025 enrolment is completed and that your contact information is up to date.

The 2 emails from the Department of Education will:

1. Confirm your email address between mid-October and late November.

2. Provide you with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code by the end of November.

If you do not receive a confirmation email from the department by late November, please check your spam or junk folders and contact Belinda in the office.

You can read more about the School Saving Bonus on the Department of Education website, with key information now available in 14 different languages.

Term 4 Curriculum Days

Our Curriculum Day dates for Term 4 are:

Friday Nov 1st

Monday Nov 4th

Friday Nov 22nd

Dec 18th – This is the Professional Practice Day staff are entitled to which is being held on a common day.

Morning Drop Off

Just a reminder that our yard is not supervised until 8.30 am. Please ensure students do not get dropped off before 8.30 am. The OSHC program at St Mary's has vacancies for families who need this service of a morning.

Uniform

Teachers have been speaking to students about the importance of wearing school uniform.

Please ensure students have black pants/shorts on with their school t-shirts and jumpers.

I appreciate your support with this.

2025 Enrolments

If you know any families who are looking at enrolling at SHNPS, please encourage them to make a time and visit our school. We invite prospective families to tour the school during learning time to showcase the great learning we do here at SHNPS.

Have a lovely weekend.

Kind Regards

Brea