Upcoming Events
ANZAC DAY- special assembly
April 25th marks the date on which a major military campaign took place at Gallipoli, Turkey, during the First World War in 1915. It has become a day of national significance in both Australia and New Zealand and, on this date, we take time to remember the many thousands of Australians and New Zealanders "who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" in the defence of their country.
The importance of this day will be discussed with students at an assembly that will be held on Thursday 24th April starting at 2.50pm.
This commemorative assembly will incorporate elements of a traditional ANZAC Day service including:
- a description of the significance of this date to all Australians
- lowering of our flag to half-mast on the flagpole
- reading of ‘The Ode’
- playing of ‘The Last Post’
- laying a wreath on behalf of the school community
Please note: If any other students would like to bring along their own flowers to participate in this part of the Assembly, they are most welcome to do so.
A minute of silence will then be held by all staff, students & visitors - as a sign of respect.
Parents are very welcome to attend this commemorative assembly.
Please use the side gates to enter the school.
Merchandise:
ANZAC Day badges are still available for students to purchase for $1.00.
There are also some $3.00 ANZAC wristbands and $4.00 key tags.
These commemorative items can be purchased at the Office, before or after school.
All money raised from the sale of these items is returned to our local R.S.L.
Mrs Sharon McLeod
Commemorative Events Coordinator
We have ANZAC Day items for sale at the office. If you would like to purchase something and help raise money for our local RSL, please see the office staff.
Volunteers @ DPW
The next session will be held on Friday the 16th of May starting at 9:15am.
Please register at the office if you are interested in attending.
The induction program covers information around the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Occupational Health & Safety and a familiarization tour of the school.
The Victorian Department of Education states:
Volunteers should be inducted, trained and supervised according to the school’s procedures for staff or volunteer induction and management. This includes being familiar with school level procedures for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions/incursion, assist in the library, attend onsite activities etc.):
- Contact the school office to add your details to the volunteer expression of interest form. The induction must be completed each year.
- Supply the school office with your Working with Children (WWCC) Clearance (we will take a photocopy for our records)
- Complete a volunteer induction session facilitated by the school (offered at the beginning of each term and if there are sufficient numbers, to offer an additional session during the term)
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Book Club
Book Club comes out twice a term. Please remember to clearly write your child's name and grade on their order form, place the form and money into an envelope and return to school by the due date.
An order will be placed on Friday the 28th of February for all early orders received.
Book Club- Issue 2 is due on the 21st of March, orders close at 3:30pm on this day.
If you any questions, please see Ms Cathy in the Library.
Canteen in 2025
Please see the information provided regarding our Canteen for 2025 in the Assistant Principal Reports section of this newsletter. Below is a price list and QR code for ordering.
Should you wish to use this service, you will need to register to create your own account.
For information about how to do this, please use this link: https://classroomcuisine.com.au/how-it-works
UPDATED MENU AS OF 12.03.2025
Kelly Club
Kelly Club will be providing before and after school care for our students. Use the QR code below to register your child.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION-
School Saving Bonus
SSB Important Reminder - Please Action if you wish to use any portion of the $400 School Saving Bonus on school activities.
If you wish to use any portion of the $400 SSB on school activities (including excursions or camps) please note that you must go into the SSB Portal and allocate the money to “Activities”. You are not selecting a specific activity at this stage, rather an amount you wish to have available to use at the school. We cannot allocate SSB money to any school activities unless you have reallocated the funds in the SSB Portal beforehand.
This must be done by each individual family using their secure SSB Portal login details. The SSB Portal is integrated with the school system and this allocation is required to allow the school to use the funds on your behalf.
The SSB Portal works in $50 increments.
1. Decide what portion of the original SSB ($400) you wish to use on Uniforms – if any.
2. In the SSB Portal, reallocate the remainder of the $400 to Activities.
3. This will then enable you to use the funds on any school activities in the future.
Please note: Any unspent SSB funds on 1 July 2025 will sit in your Family account indefinitely, the funds rollover for use in future years.
Please note: Uniform purchases can be made up until the end of June 2025. After this date, all unspent SSB funds with remain at school for school activities only.
School hats
Reminder that students must wear a school hat while outdoors during recess, lunch and PE sessions. Students who do not have a hat, will need to sit in the No Hat NO Play shady area. School hats are available from Academy Uniforms. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on their.
Students must wear a school broadbrimmed or legionnaires hat.
Plain navy blue broadbrimmed or legionnaire hats are also allowed.
No other caps, visors, hats will be allowed.
