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SRC STUDENT LEADERSHIP DAY REMINDER WEAR IT BLUE DIABETES DAY 

The SRC team at Ripponlea Primary School would like to remind everyone that Thursday is Wear It Blue Day in support of World Diabetes Day! 

We encourage all students to wear something blue to show their support.

World Diabetes Day raises awareness about diabetes, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, including some of our own friends and family. By wearing blue, we show unity and support for those living with diabetes and contribute to spreading important information about managing and preventing this condition. 

Let’s all come together to make a difference!

RPS WORKING BEE - SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER 10:00 to 1:00pm 

At Ripponlea, we value the environment where our students play, learn, and socialize. With the support of our families, we can come together for a working bee to not only prepare the school for the upcoming fete but also enhance the overall presentation of the grounds for students and the wider community to enjoy.

Working bees offer many benefits:

• They give students and families an opportunity to meet and enjoy spending time at the school.
• They foster a sense of community, collaboration, and school pride.
• Together, we can create a cleaner, more vibrant space for everyone.

To keep everyone energized, we’ll provide a sausage sizzle lunch and treats for students and families. Colin Smith will lead the day’s activities from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The weather is improving, so let’s make the most of it! Tasks will include pruning, weeding, cleaning, topping up the sandpit, caring for the gardens, and more.

If you can lend a hand or spare an hour or two, we’d greatly appreciate your time and effort.

Please put your name on this Google Form with your details if you can attend, and Colin will be in touch.

Save the details:

📅 Date: Sunday, 24th November

⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you there for a fun and productive day!

SCHOOL SAVING BONUS UPDATE

Parent and carer School Saving Bonus code distribution 

The Victorian Government is delivering the School Saving Bonus – a one-off $400 support for government school students from Prep to Year 12 in 2025. 

From Tuesday 26 November 2024, you will receive an email from the Department of Education with your unique $400 School Saving Bonus code. 

The School Saving Bonus will help families cover the cost of uniforms, textbooks, excursions, activities and more. 

If you have multiple children enrolled in Victorian government schools for 2025, you will receive one School Saving Bonus code email per child. These emails might arrive on different days. Please make sure to check your spam/junk email folder. 

Parents and carers can use the School Saving Bonus code in store at school-nominated suppliers. Parents and carers can also choose to access the School Saving Bonus online system, where they can allocate part or all the $400 bonus to use at school nominated-online suppliers or for school activities.  

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, visit School Saving Bonus | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au). A step-by-step user guide will be available on the webpage on 26 November.   

If you have not received your School Saving Bonus code via email by Friday 29 November, please contact the Department of Education by emailing school.saving.bonus@education.vic.gov.au