TEACHER STOPWORK

As communicated to parents/carers this week, it is highly likely that many of our teachers and education support staff will not be at school on Tuesday due to the stopwork, and some classes may not be required to attend. As staff are not required to confirm whether they are taking action until 5pm today, please continue to check messages from the school for updates. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

INCLUSION

One of the things I love about our school is how we make efforts to ensure all students feel part of it. We are proud to host the P-12 deaf facility, with funding and resources to support deaf and hard of hearing students to feel part of our school. Hence, the Language we provide is Auslan.

HARMONY DAY

Thanks to students and staff for wearing a splash of Orange on Tuesday to acknowledge this day that celebrates cultural diversity, inclusiveness and respect.

CROSS COUNTRY/FUN RUN

I was so impressed with yesterday’s events! It was the first time I had witnessed this event and felt so proud to see the students enjoying the day, the massive crowd of parents/carers visiting and encouraging the children and our staff for assisting the children during the day and having some fun with them. A big thanks to PE teachers, Mrs Burns and Mrs Russell, for organising everything.

GLASSES FOR KIDS (GFK)

I am pleased to announce that Grovedale West PS is participating in the GFK program, involving students in Prep – Year 3. Staff and qualified optometrists will visit our school and offer participating students with initial vision screening and, if required, further testing and glasses at no cost. All screening and testing sessions will be completed during school hours and children who currently wear glasses can participate in the program, which will take place on school grounds.

For children to participate, families can choose to complete either the online consent form or fill in the physical consent form (attached to this newsletter) and return to the school by Wednesday 25th March.

Use this link to access the online consent form: GFK online consent form

Use this link to download PDF consent form:

SOMERS CAMP

Our six boys and four girls really enjoyed this camp and some of them provided a report at Assembly today.

NAPLAN (11th - 23rd March, Yrs 3+5)

Students who were absent or missed completing a test can complete them at school until Monday 23rd March.

ASSEMBLIES

Everyone is welcome to attend our Assemblies. Our end of term Assembly will be held on Thursday 2nd April 9:15am - 10:00am.

EASTER HAT PARADE

On the last day of term, to have a bit of fun everyone is welcome to make an Easter hat at home and bring it to school to wear at the parade. Come to school wearing a special hat for our Easter Hat Parade.

Term 1	Tuesday 27th January to Thursday 2nd April	Due Date	Cost
Wed 11th - Mon 23rd March	NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)	-	-
Wed 25th March	Glass for Kids (GFD) Consent forms due	-	-
Thu 2nd April	Whole school assembly & Easter Hat Parade 9.15am to 10.00am Last Day of Term 2.30pm Dismissal	-	-
Thu 23rd April	Deakin District Cross Country	TBA	TBA
Thu 30th April	Deakin District Winter Carnival	24/4	$5.00

Important Dates & Upcoming Events