From the Principal's Desk

Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey is now open, and has been extended until Friday 20 September.

Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

Please see further in the newsletter for full details. 

To complete the survey, simply:

1. Click here to open:

2. Select our School: Verney Road School

3. Enter the School PIN: See Seesaw announcement for our School PIN

4. When complete, please click on the tick button at the end of the survey to submit your answers.

If you're unable to find the School PIN on Seesaw, feel free to contact the Front Office. 

Father's Day Breakfast

On Friday morning we held our Father's Day breakfast in our Junior and Senior courtyards.

Pancakes were on the menu as we welcomed special persons through the gate.

Earlier in the week, our Senior School students ran a Father's Day gift stall where students could purchase a gift for their special person. 

We hope everyone had a great day on Sunday with their loved ones. 

Book Week

Friday 24th August was our Book Week Dress Up Day!

Students and staff came dressed as their favourite book characters to celebrate this year's theme 'Reading is Magic'!

The Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project has also donated a large number of books for students to take home free of charge.  It has been brilliant to read so much positive feedback from parents & carers on this imitative. 

"Thank you to everyone that made this wonderful opportunity happen. My Sammy has not put his books down since he got home from school!"

"Our boy just loved his books so much! Such a wonderful variety and he found two that matched his costume for the day! Thank you VRS and the Lighthouse Project!"

"What an amazing gesture..Zeth loved his books, and the children on his bus were soo excited to show me the books they selected....their excitement- priceless...thanks for your patience Janine...(Fallons bus)"

See photos from the day later in this newsletter. 

School Fun Run

On Friday we hosted another successful School Fun Run, this year raising more than $4,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Australia. 

Junior and Senior School students participated enthusiastically, running laps around the track in their favourite superhero costumes.

A highlight was "Slime Time," where staff Matt, Jesse, Andrew & Kayla were slimed to the delight of students as a reward for reaching each $1,000 fundraising milestone.  

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this great cause! A special mention also to our Physical Education teacher, Matt Gill, for his efforts in organising another successful whole school event. 

Upcoming Sporting Event

The 2024 Mooroopna All Abilities Football Netball Carnival will take place at theMooroopna Football Netball Club Sports ComplexonWednesday 4th September 2024 (Week 8) from 9:30am – 2:00pm. Senior Years students will be heading across to compete with other specialist schools and local disability support organisations. 

The Shepparton Echo Basketball Cup, which was scheduled to be held next Friday, has now been postponed until next Term. 

High Intensity Out of School Hours Care

We are really excited to announce that the Department of Education has selected Verney Road School as one of the 5 new schools where a High Intensity Outside of School Hours Case (OSHC) service will operate in 2025.

More details to follow as plans for the program are 

put in place.

Lost and Found

We have a growing collection of jewellery, hats, drink bottles and clothing that have been located round the school and handed into the Front Office.  

Have a look below to see if any of these 'Lost & Found' items belong to your child. 

Have a great week!