Specialist News 

ART SHOW

Dear Families and Friends of South Melbourne Park,

We are SO EXCITED to officially invite you all to attend our very first Art Show, Thursday 9 November from 5-7pm. You can find all the details on our fabulous flyer below. 

We are looking for some volunteers to help make the event a huge success. Jobs include but are not limited to making bake sale items; serving on stalls; set up and pack down. 

IF YOU CAN HELP ON THE NIGHT OR LEADING UP TO IT, PLEASE SIGN UP: 

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A92FA5F5CF8-45129032-spook#/

ARTWORK PREPARATION BEE DATES: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084EA4A92FA5F5CF8-artwork#/ 

We are also welcoming voluntary donations from our school community to help cover costs of the event. We are welcoming any amount no matter how small, it all helps, but suggest $10 per family, payment via the Qkr app. 

We cannot wait to see you all there!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

Congratulations Zen!

Zen and his team received a gold medal for the Ice Hockey Victoria Winter league! Zen will also be attending a national-level tournament in Brisbane in January.

During the school holidays, Zen was among the only group of children invited to join the LA Kings for a private clinic skating session, and the footage was featured on the NHL Website, Sportsnet, and ESPN internationally. 

https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-entertains-kids-with-post-practice-clinic-in-melbourne

Zen and Kai were also invited to be part of the group of children to unveil the Street Hockey program with IHA at the NHL Event and went on the Today Show with his friends. They had a great time playing street hockey. 

Congratulations Bronte!

Bronte represented Southport District at the Beachside Division Carnival in Murrumbeena on Tuesday. We are very proud of Bronte as he received a 3rd place ribbon in the 1500m distance and after having a fall up got back up and placed 7th in the 800m. He was up against some strong competition and showed great determination and endurance to complete both events.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Well done to all of our Preps, Year 1s and 2s for a fantastic week at swimming lessons. Thank you to all the classroom teachers for facilitating the swim program and especially those who gave up their lunch breaks and recess so that the students could attend lessons. Thank you to our parent community and amazing parent helpers that supported the program and for having your children equipped and ready for the lesson. This essential program wouldn't happen without your support. 

It is vital that children continue swimming lesson after the school program. 

The program introduces and refines the fundamental movement skills required in aquatic settings. There is also a big emphasis on many aspects of water safety including: swimming between the flags; never swimming alone and always swimming with a friend; lifejacket safety; how to identify and avoid dangers; know what to do in an emergency; read safety signs and checking conditions before swimming; and much more. 

The program is designed to complement and not replace formal swimming lessons.

Can Osman 

Physical Education Teacher | Sports Coordinator