Valkstone Information
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Uniforms
Uniform orders are filled on Wednesdays.
Completed order forms need to be at the school office by Tuesday for orders to be filled and delivered to your child by Wednesday.
Uniform order forms are available from the school office or click on the link below.
https://valkstoneps.vic.edu.au/parents/#uniform
ONLINE LUNCH ORDERING
We have a number of children that are missing out on their lunch orders. 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.
The online ordering process is up and running.
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. **
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@valkstone.ps
In order for your child to be featured please complete the Media Permission form on Compass.
THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE FORTNIGHT
だいじょうぶ (pronounced ‘daijohbu’) which means ‘alright’ is the Japanese Word for Week 6 & 7 of Term 2.
You can ask, saying ’だいじょうぶ?’ (‘daijohbu’) to someone who looks unwell / hurt or upset to show your kindness instead of saying ‘Are you alright?’. As an answer, you can also say ‘だいじょうぶ (‘daijohbu’)’ to mean ‘I’m alright’.
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
WORLD OF MATHS
During Education Week a school incursion was organised for all grade levels. World of Maths was a fun way to work together to solve some interesting problems.
Read all about it!
"I loved that the questions were a challenge for most people." -- Buddy 3B
"I give the Maths incursion a 10/10 because there were a lot of games. I liked how Noah explained about the brain. It was very interesting." -- Reyansh 2C
"It was a nice challenge. We really had to use our brains to solve all the problems." -- Libby 5B)
"I liked the brick because it was really fun to build the structures." -- Fletcher 3B
"The ‘Pack Up Game’ was my favourite because it was challenging." -- Ollie 2C
"It was challenging and a good way to start the day. " -- Izzy 5B
"My favourite part was when I had to roll a marble to the cow shed." -- Abbey 3B
"It was good. We had fun testing our brains." -- Jax 2C
"It was great for our brains and was also fun." -- Liat 5B
"I liked the magnet from ‘Going Home’. " -- Oscar 3B
"My favourite was definitely ‘Apple’ because I liked trying to get more money." -- Luca 3B
"All the games that I played were fun. They were challenging and they exercised my mind." -- Mila 2C
"It was full of fun puzzles with challenges which required thinking." -- Wilson 5B
"My favourite part was the ‘Finding Katie’ activity because I liked opening all the doors and following the directions." -- Lillian 3B
"I enjoyed it and liked how it was not only educational but a fun way to solve challenges." -- Chichi 5B
LOST PROPERTY IS NOW LOCATED
IN THE GYM NEAR THE STEM ROOM
MUSICORP SCHOOL BAND
We are excited to be establishing a school band, which will be held on Mondays at lunchtime.
Existing Musicorp students are invited to join as a part of their fees. We are also pleased to welcome any students in the school community who are learning a brass, woodwind or string instrument outside of school.
For non-Musicorp students, there is a term fee of $55 to cover the cost of music. If you are wishing to enrol or have any further questions regarding the band program, please contact Tayla tjeal@polygongroup.com.au or 1300 858 911
CAMPS, SPORTS &EXCURSION FUND
DO YOU HAVE A HEALTH CARE CARD?
If you are new to Valkstone Primary School (or an existing family with a new sibling starting at Valkstone ) and you are the holder of a Health Care Card, you may be eligible for CSEF.
This is an annual payment, payable to the school to be used towards camps, sports or excursion costs for eligible students.
Card holders with NEW prep students are also eligible for some school uniform. Please bring your Health care card to the office and complete an eligibility form.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
These can be ordered on the Valkstone School Uniform Order form.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES COMMENCE WEEK 2 , TERM
Tennis - Wednesday & Thursday at lunchtime in the Gym.
Enrolment: chris@up4.tennis or lyn@up4.tennis
0408 806 339
YogaFun - Tuesday at lunchtime in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Enrolment: yogafun.com.au
Chess - Wednesday after school in the Grade 2 area 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Beginning week 2
Art Smart - Tuesday after school in the Art Room 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.
Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com
artsmartforkidz@gmail.com
Coding - No longer available.