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Welcome Back to Term 3 at VPS Primary School!

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome back to VPS Primary School! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break and are now ready to dive into Term 3 with renewed energy and enthusiasm.

As we begin this term, we want to highlight an exciting opportunity and a valuable resource for our school community:

Glen Eira Council's Program: Navigating Students Growing Up Online

Co-hosted by Glen Eira City Council’s Family, Youth & Children’s Services and CyberSafety Solutions, this session is a must for parents looking to navigate the digital world safely with their children. Presented by Australia’s leading cybersafety expert, Susan McLean, this session will equip you with essential tools and insights to ensure your child’s online safety. 

This presentation is part of Family, Youth and Children’s Services commitment to empowering families through sessions that promote awareness on the benefits and risks in online environments and how to keep children and young people safe. 

This event is for parents and carers only.

Registration details: www.trybooking.com/CRMAL

Bayside City Council's Young Creatives Art Exhibition

Bayside City Council is hosting an art exhibition to celebrate the creativity and artistic talents of our young students. This initiative aims to encourage and showcase the artistic endeavours of our budding artists. 

This year's theme invites young people to express their unique perspectives through art. Whether your child is an aspiring artist or simply loves to create, this exhibition offers a platform to showcase their talent and creativity. Selected artworks will be displayed in a professional gallery, allowing the entire Bayside community to appreciate their vision.

Key Details:

Theme:            'How I See the World'

Submission:   Young artists can submit their artwork for consideration.

Exhibition:       Selected artworks will be showcased in a professional gallery setting.

Recognition:  Every participating artist will be invited to the Young People of Bayside Art                                Awards Celebration Evening and receive a certificate from the Council.

Awards:           Artists have the chance to win one of eight awards across different age

                          categories, including Community Choice and FReeZA Committee Choice

                          awards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to not only showcase their artistic skills but also to gain recognition and celebrate their creativity within the community. For more details on how to participate and submit artwork, please visit:

www.bayside.vic.gov.au/services/youth/young-people-bayside-art-exhibition-2024

We encourage you to explore these opportunities and engage with these programs to enrich your child's educational journey at VPS Primary School.

Welcome back, and here's to a successful and inspiring Term 3 ahead!

Warm regards,

Grant Rounsley

Assistant Principal, VPS Primary School

REACH Program

 Nurturing Life Skills and Personal Growth

Another successful REACH session took place on Tuesday 16th July, engaging our Year 5 and 6 students in valuable learning experiences.

Focus Areas:

Year 5: TEAMWORK

Year 6: CHANGE & TRANSITION

Student Voices:

Year 6:

"There's more to people than meets the eye." - Lina

"I feel more confident to speak out loud about how I feel." - Jarryd

"It was great to hear people being honest about how they are feeling about high school." - Moses

"I loved that everyone who spoke up was truthful and that everyone was respectfully listening." - Evelyn

"It was great to see people show the courage to stand up in front of everyone and express how they are feeling." - Noah

Year 5:

"After we started learning and understanding our actions and emotions, it was a really valuable experience." - Charlotte, 5C

"REACH taught us how an action might be more harmful than we first thought. They taught us to be more empathetic and understanding." - Gali, 5C

"It taught us about how our actions can affect others. We explored this using the grid race activity." - Bill, 5C

Key Takeaways:

- Building self-expression and confidence;

- Fostering empathy and understanding;

- Addressing transition concerns;

- Creating a supportive environment;

- Encouraging emotional sharing;

- Understanding action impacts.

The REACH program continues to play a crucial role in our students' development, preparing them for future challenges and opportunities. We're proud to offer these enriching experiences as part of our commitment to holistic education.