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. **
PREP ENROLMENTS 2025
A reminder that Prep enrolments for 2025 are now open and we are receiving applications already.
Please click on the tab below to download an enrolment form or collect an enrolment form from the school office if you wish to secure a place for any younger siblings in 2025.
Enrolment forms must be accompanied by a copy of your child's birth certificate/passport and their immunisation records.
WELCOME TO ATHLETICS SEASON!
House Athletics carnivals are coming up!
Students from grades 4, 5 and 6 will be competing in the House Athletics Carnivals this term. All the track events will be on Thursday 25th July. All the field events will be on Wednesday 31st July. Both days will be held at Duncan MacKinnon Aths track from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend and cheer our students on! All students will compete in the 100-m, 200-m, discus, shot put, high jump, long jump and triple jump. The two optional events are 800-m and 1500-m. Students have already elected to compete in these long-distance events.
We would appreciate parent assistance at our House Athletics Carnival on the field events day, Wednesday 31st July. We need assistance with measuring at these field events. Please contact Mrs Walker at school if you can assist on the day. Thank you to the parents who have already reached out.
We look forward to seeing our little athletes in action! The school athletics team will be selected from these days.
Kate Walker
PE and Sports Co-ordinator
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@valkstone.ps
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THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE FORTNIGHT
さむいです(pronounced ‘samuides’) which means ‘cold’ is the Japanese Word for Week 1 & 2 of Term 3.
You can simply use ‘さむいです’ (‘samuides’) instead of ‘cold’ when you feel cold. Please be careful, ‘さむいです’ (‘samuides’) does NOT mean ‘cold to touch’.
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
DENTAL VAN VISIT
The Dental Van will be visiting Valkstone Primary School on Monday 4th November until Friday 8th November. An application form will be sent home with the children this week.
All forms need to be returned to the school no later that Friday 9th August.
Valkstone Primary Music Lesson Update
Instrumental Music is off to a great start this year. Students have been learning a broad range of repertoire, from classical pieces by Bach and Mozart and movie themes like “Pirates of the Caribbean” as well contemporary songs such as “Counting Stars” and “Lean On Me”.
It's great to see the progress being made by all of the music students, and especially our Valkstone Band! Lessons are held during school time on a Monday, and we currently have places available for Flute, Violin, Keyboard, and Drums.
To enrol or for more information regarding the program, you can contact Musicorp on 1300 858 911 or enrol directly at:
https://rent.musicorp.com.au/tuition_online_eoi/
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
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES COMMENCE WEEK 2 , TERM 3
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.