From Our School Leaders
Bogan Bingo - PFA Event
Bogan Bingo was an absolute blast last Saturday night! The Bogan Boys (presenters) were very funny and ran a really good show. Most people dressed up in their finest flannelette shirts and beanies, and joined in the fun. Approximately 60+ people attended the event, and we’d like to thank them all for supporting our terrific school.
A huge thank you to our PFA committee for organising this community event, and a special mention to Pam Kunst who led the team. The PFA sourced Silent Auction prizes and ran this on the night as well.
Members of the PFA team came into school on Friday afternoon and set up the hall and tables for the following night and, due to this fantastic organisation, the night ran very smoothly.
A BIG thanks to the sponsors who donated goods for the Silent Auction.
Planning For 2024
Our 2024 Foundation students had their first transition day last week. It was so exciting to have them here with us. There are new faces and families joining us, as well as existing families with children who are very confident in knowing the school!
We are also beginning to think about our 2024 classes, which might sound early but we take time and effort to make sure these are as balanced as can be in many different ways.
We do accept parent requests, as long as they are on educational grounds; we don’t accept requests for teachers. These requests are overseen by the Principal team rather than classroom teachers as this allows us to ensure all requests are received and treated fairly and equitably. All requests must be in writing or email. Please forward all requests to Sue Hartley susan.hartley@education.vic.gov.au either directly or via the office. Email or written requests are accepted with the cut-off time for submission being 4.00pm on Friday 10th November 2023.
This year our staff will take the following into account when forming classes:
- Student learning needs
- Current teacher recommendations
- Class balance (number of boys and girls, similar cross-section of achievement levels, etc.)
- Parent requests (if able to be fulfilled)
- Student sociogram requests (ie. ‘Who I work well with’)
Parents will be informed of their child’s class and teacher when the end of year reports come home.
Day For Daniel – Friday 27th October
Next Friday 27th October, SPS will be participating in the Day For Daniel. The Day For Daniel is held every year on the first Friday of October and honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe. It is a day that is designed to promote safety and ways to help keep kids and young people safe. Next Friday we encourage everyone to bring a gold coin donation and to wear red for Daniel. On this day, everyone will be involved in a Scoresby Superstars lesson about how to stay safe.
We look forward to seeing everyone dressed in red next Fridayy.
Colour Run - Friday 1st December
Get your colour on! Scoresby Primary School is hosting a Colour Explosion Fun Run!
Colour Explosion Fun Run Fun will be on Friday 1st December.
Not only are we hosting an awesome Colour Explosion Fun Run, but students can order up to a total of 5 prizes based on their donations received. They can even mix and match!
Students have received a sponsorship book with instructions on setting up their cybersafe, online fundraising profile at www.australianfundraising.com.au. This is an entirely online fundraiser; all cash donations must be converted to online donations to redeem your prizes.
Extra Incentives to Fundraise!
- Online Golden Coins – complete fun online tasks to redeem an extra $75 towards your prize credit.
- Monty the Monstar’s Bonus Prizes – achieve milestones to unlock Monty’s bonus prizes.
- $10,000 JB HiFi Spending Spree for one organisation’s highest fundraising student – it could be you!
- Our school will win an extra $5,000 if we have the highest average fundraised amount per student in 2023.
- A PlayStation 5 Gaming Bundle – see your child’s sponsorship booklet for more!
For more information, please contact Nic Rheumer on/at nicole.rheumer@education.vic.gov.au
Happy fundraising!
SPS Dads Group Games Afternoon - Friday 17th November
All Scoresby Primary School students and their dad/father figures are invited to come together for an afternoon of games. The afternoon will run from 4.00-5.30pm in the 1/2 Learning Space on Friday 17th November. Please fill in the google form (link below) to register for this event.
Working Bee – Sunday 12th November
Our Term 4 SPS Working Bee will be held on Sunday 12th November from 10.00am. We are looking to improve our school frontage, create a driveway near our kitchen garden and general weeding and pruning. We will also be holding a sausage sizzle at the end as a thank you for all the hard work. If you are able to attend, please fill in the google form below.
SUE HARTLEY AND NICOLE RHEUMER
Scoresby Primary School Leaders