Valkstone Information
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
NEW ON LINE LUNCH ORDERING PROCESS
Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The new on line ordering process is up and running.
Please log in to QKR and follow the steps.
All lunch orders will be on line only from Monday 23rd October and must be in by 8.30am.
This is the last week to order using Paper bags. All orders will be on line from Monday 23rd October.
The Japanese Word of the Fortnight
ばっちり(pronounced ‘batchiri’) which means ‘perfect’ is the Japanese Word for Week 2 & 3 of Term 4. You can simply use ‘ばっちり’ (‘batchiri’) instead of ‘perfect’ when you are feeling perfect or when you see something perfect.
It is a casual word. You can add ‘です’ (pronounced ‘des’) at the end to make it more polite and say ’ばっちりです’ (pronounced ‘batchiri des’).
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
TERM 4 CURRICULUM DAYS
Monday 6th November
Monday 4th December
OSHC is available
Bookings can be made by Xplor
Programs are available at OSHC or Via email - debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au
VALKSTONE'S GOT TALENT
Valkstone’s Got Talent finals were held last term and it was great to see so many incredible talents across the Junior and Senior schools.
A huge thank you to Mr Paturzo, Mrs Goodman and Miss Darling for helping the finals to run so smoothly.
The winners got to perform their award-winning acts at assembly at the start of this term. The Junior School winners were Amelie, Izzy, Zoe, Prience, Indi and Caitlin from Grade 3. The Senior School winners were Sophie, Harper and Lexi from 5A.
Runners Up:
Neve from 2D
Elena from 2C
Will & Tim from 6D
Jamie from 4A
JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL
Make-a-Wish Foundation Donation
In Term 3, we raised a total of $436.30 for the make a wish foundation. Way to go Valkstone! This money goes toward making sick kids dreams come true!
Term 4 Social Service Charity
The JSC has voted on the charity that we will be raising money for this term - the Cancer Council. The Cancer Council raise money to fund cancer research, prevention and support.
Week 1 Social Service Champions
A huge shout out to all the classes that raised money this week: Prep A, Prep D, all the 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3C, 3D, 4B, 4C, 5B, 6A and 6C. This week we raised a total of $138.70. The class that raised the most this week was 3C!
MELBOURNE AQUARIUM
PREP EXCURSION
On Friday October 13th the Preps went on their very first school excursion to the Melbourne Aquarium. We had a guided tour of the aquarium and saw the Penguins, jellyfish, a crocodile and so many fish. We were even lucky enough to go to a 4D movie of Happy Feet. The Aquarium Educators could not believe that this was the Preps first excursion, they were respectful, asked interesting questions and were beautifully behaved. We had a great day.
WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY WINNERS
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE
FRIDAY27th OCTOBER
2.45PM - 3.45PM
AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
LOTS OF SIZES AVAILABLE
BARGAINS GALORE
PRICES FROM $3-00 CASH ONLY
ICY POLE THURSDAY $1
Please give the money to your teacher in the morning.
SUN SMART - HAT REMINDER
NO HAT NO PLAY
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
In keeping with Department of Education guidelines, we are no longer able to provide plastic forks or spoons to children who need them for their lunch.
Please ensure that your child brings a bamboo fork or spoon from home should they require one to eat their lunch.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
These can be ordered on the Valkstone School Uniform Order form.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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 Library 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Art Smart - Tuesday after school in the Art Room 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.
Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com
artsmartforkidz@gmail.com
Coding - Monday after school 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Library
Enrolment: https://ku.zone/explore?school_id=3411&booking_id=6594