From the Principals

Welcome to the latest Nurlendi News! With the cool weather easing a little, it's been lovely to have some sunny mornings greeting students and families at the gate. There continues to be lots happening around the school, and some special things coming up! As you can see as you look through the pages of this issue, our students have had so many wonderful opportunities over the last few weeks. 

Staffing updates

This week, Julie De Jong, our OSHC coordinator will be heading off on some leave for the remainder of Term 3, before officially retiring on the last day of term. Julie has been a long standing member of the Vermont PS community, and a familiar face for many families who attend OSHC or the Vacation Care program. Julie has run a tight ship with OSHC, and we are so grateful for the care and dedication she has shown to countless children over the years. Julie plays a big part in the 'extra' things that make our school run the way it does - tending to our chickens, taking care of the gardens, signing in visitors over the holidays as well as many other important jobs that benefit the students, staff and parents. We wish Julie all the best for her period of leave, and look forward to farewelling her properly at the end of term! Emma McCaughey will be taking over as OSHC Coordinator, and we know that Emma will continue to run our OSHC program to the same high standards that Julie has. 

Ski Camp

Last week I had the great job of attending our Year 6 Ski Camp. The students were a credit to their parents, showing exceptional manners, exemplary behaviour and grit, determination and persistence. Watching our students work hard to push themselves both physically and mentally was amazing, and seeing all 48 of them confidently ski down the mountain on the last day was inspiring. Well done to all the students who attended, and a huge thank you to Mr Wastie, Mr Webb, Mr Hoskin and Mrs Jarvis who attended, as well as parents Nick and Allison. 

Community Network

This morning we had another lovely Community Network Meeting. We started off with a quick chat and continued to finalise a few events that are fast approaching for our school community.  A reminder of some dates to place in your diaries. 

Please see below for details about the upcoming afternoon tea. We are hoping to see you there.

2024 VPS Scholastic Book Fair

You would have seen a compass post sent out at the beginning of the week outlining the details for the Book Fair. It has arrived and the students had a lovely time looking at all the items today and creating their 'Wish Lists' to discuss with you over the weekend.

Depending on the outcome of your discussions, you have the opportunity to purchase them by either:

• Providing money to the children to come into the library at the opening times listed below. 
• Ordering online (the steps are clearly outlined on the brochure that is attached to their 'Wish Lists' that they would have brought home. 
• Joining your children in the Library and paying cash or using the EFTPOS option. *Please note that there is a 1% surcharge on all EFTPOS payments

Additional information to consider:

• Please remind your child, they cannot purchase any items or share money with other students.
• Once they have made their choices and purchased, there will be no refund available if they change their mind.
• Please note: no novelty items and posters can be ordered online. If purchases of these items are required they are to be purchased at school within the library.
• If ordering online, it is VERY important that:
  • the items and prices are clearly listed on the back of the Scholastic Book Fair brochure with the titles and receipt number clearly added, with the total amount paid.
  • your child brings the order to school the very next day as we will collect them each morning to collate the items purchased.

These are the opening times to purchase items at the Scholastic Book Fair:

- Monday 12th Aug:         Before School at 8:30am - 9:00am:         Students & parents

- Monday 12th Aug:         Lunchtime at 1:10pm - 2:10pm:               Students only

- Tuesday 13th Aug:         Before School at 8:30am - 9:00am:         Students & parents

- Tuesday 13th Aug:         Lunchtime at 1:10pm - 2:10pm:               Students only

- Tuesday 13th Aug:         After School at 3:30pm - 4:30pm:            Students & parents

- Wednesday 14th Aug:   Before School at 8:30am - 9:00am:         Students & parents

- Wednesday 14th Aug:   Lunchtime at 1:10pm - 2:10pm:               Students only

And last chance for purchasing:

- Wednesday 14th Aug:   After School at 3:30pm - 4:30pm:            Students & parents

A big thank you to Emma Stroud for all of her organisation of the Book Fair. Everyone is very excited.