Valkstone Information

Japanese Word of the Fortnight

できました (pronounced ‘dekimashita’) which means ‘done/finished’ is the Japanese Word for Week 5 & 6 of Term 4.

You can use ‘できました’ (‘dekimashita’) instead of ‘done/finished’ when you have completed a task or done something you are asked to do.

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

Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal

During the week of 4th - 7th November, our Grade 6 students will be going around to the classrooms selling poppies and other Remembrance Day items on behalf of the Bentleigh RSL.

Remembrance Day, 11th November, marks the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting in World War I. It’s a day for people to acknowledge the service personnel who have died while serving, including in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

Proceeds from the sale of poppies and other items helps to provide vital care, welfare and support to Australian veterans and their families. Your donation helps look after those who gave so much.

Items range from $2 - $10. (Cash only accepted.)

Thank you for your support.

Sushi Day Thursday 12th November

Orders due Monday 9th November

Volunteers Needed -- Can You Lend a Hand?

We have three great school events coming up in Term 4 and are looking for parent volunteers to lend a hand.

🎨 Colour Fun Run – Monday, 23rd November

🌭 Election Day BBQ – Saturday, 28th November

🎵 End of Year Concert BBQ – Wednesday, 9th December

To make these events possible, we need the support of our wonderful parent community. There are a range of shifts available, and whether you can help for a couple of hours or an entire event, your help would be appreciated.

All volunteers must hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Please sign up via this link for a shift that works for you:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13vZQ7ViyQmHGtY7BUyIlOR0Yf3qW2UBYeBgw-F3sZ4M/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you for volunteering and supporting the school!

NO HAT NO PLAY

A number of students are consistently forgetting to bring their hats to school. Please ensure that your child has their hat, otherwise they will have to play in a shaded area at playtime. We do not have spare hat for students to borrow.