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

NEW ONLINE LUNCH ORDERING PROCESS

Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The new on line 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. **

The Japanese Word of the Fortnight

さいこうです(pronounced ‘saikoh des’) which means ‘awesome’, is the Japanese Word for Week 8 & 9 of Term 4. You can simply use ‘さいこうです’ (‘saikoh des’) instead of ‘awesome’ when you feel ‘awesome’ or see something awesome.

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

GRADE 1 - LEGO EDUCATION CENTRE

The Year One students enjoyed their excursion last week to the Lego Education Centre at Docklands. For the first activity, they were put into pairs and instructed to work collaboratively to use gears, hubs, axles and handles to create simple machines. In the second activity they were placed into larger groups and they explored different methods of construction design using Lego bricks. They were asked to build the strongest house that they could. They had to think about the best technique of stacking the bricks so that the walls would not collapse under pressure and were encouraged to explain the features of their design to the rest of the class.

GRADE 2 MELBOURNE ZOO EXCURSION

The Grade 2 students had a blast at the zoo last week! We saw so many different types of animals and enjoyed a lovely day with our grades. Teachers were really proud of students, who did Valksone proud with their respectful behaviour. We would like to thank Michelle W, Wayne, Jo, Dorina, Chantel and Nazanin for coming with us.

GRADE 4 - BIKE EDUCATION

As part of the Physical Education program, the grade 4s have participated in Bike Education. Students have learnt many skills including scooting, mounting, giving way at roundabouts and stopping safely. We also had a chance to practice these skills with a ride around the school and some fun activities on the basketball courts. Thank you to our parent helpers, we couldn’t have conducted these sessions without you. Also, thank you to Mrs Walker for organising and running these sessions.

I found Bike Ed interesting because of all the things we learnt and opportunities we had. Charvik 4B

There were lots of fun activities that were challenging and fun at the same time. Angeline 4C

I didn’t know how to ride a bike but now I can ride. Visakan 4A

I liked when we rode around the school because it was exciting. Lucas E 4C

Bike Ed was really fun and a nice experience to learn new skills. Evelyn 4A

Bike Ed was amazing because I relearnt how to ride a bike again. Shreyash 4B

My favourite activity was the obstacle course and learning new skills. Ryan 4C

TERM 4 CURRICULUM DAYS

Monday 4th December

OSHC is available

Bookings can be made by Xplor

Programs are available at OSHC or Via email - debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au

JANUARY 2024 HOLIDAY PROGRAM

January 2024 Holiday Program (8th - 25th January)

January 2024 Curriculum Days (29th & 30th January)

Programs will be available from next week

Bookings will open once the program has been released.

Bookings must be made via the Xplor App

We have 97 places available each day. If we reach capacity your will receive a notification from Xplor stating your booking has been rejected and you will be placed on a waiting list. Please ensure that you have notifications / messages enabled on Xplor.

To receive a copy, please email: debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au

Bookings close at 6pm on Wednesday 13th December 2023

Thank you

Regards

Debra Russell

OSHC Coordinator

Valkstone Primary School

WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY WINNERS

EXPECTED DELIVERY

This week we had an update from the Bowen Mango Fundraiser:

We are experiencing an early crop shortage that means we will not be able to supply you Bowen mangoes in November. This is a very unusual season the likes of which we have not seen in our 35 years of mango farming. A typical season starts in mid-November and ends in mid-December with a peak around the 1st of December. This year we have very small early crop (less than 20% of an average November yield) and a much larger but very late second crop. We had hoped we would be able to supply all of our customers according to their preferred time frames, however despite our best efforts, we will not be able to make any further deliveries of Bowen Special mangoes during November.

Therefore our delivery of mangoes has been pushed to the week commencing

11 December. We will keep you updated as to the exact day of delivery once confirmed.

Thanks for your patience

Carli and the fundraising committee

ICY POLE THURSDAY $1

Please give the money to your teacher in the morning.

SUN SMART - HAT REMINDER

NO HAT NO PLAY

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

In keeping with Department of Education guidelines, we are no longer able to provide plastic forks or spoons to children who need them for their lunch.

Please ensure that your child brings a bamboo fork or spoon from home should they require one to eat their lunch.

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

These can be ordered on the Valkstone School Uniform Order form.

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

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

info@yogafun.com.au

Chess - Wednesday after school in the Library 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com

artsmartforkidz@gmail.com

Coding - Monday after school 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Library

Enrolment: https://ku.zone/explore?school_id=3411&booking_id=6594

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