SCHOOL UNIFORM

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

ONLINE LUNCH ORDERING

We have a number of children that are missing out on their lunch orders. Please make sure you select the correct date and move through each step to avoid your child missing out on their lunch order. You can check your receipt to confirm that you've completed the order correctly.

Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The online ordering process is up and running.

Please log in to QKR and follow the steps.

Lunch orders are all on line. Orders must be placed by 8:30 a.m.

** Please ensure that you are selecting the correct date for your orders. **

PREP ENROLMENTS 2025

A reminder that Prep enrolments for 2025 are now open and we are receiving applications already.

Please click on the tab below to download an enrolment form or collect an enrolment form from the school office if you wish to secure a place for any younger siblings in 2025.

Enrolment forms must be accompanied by a copy of your child's birth certificate/passport and their immunisation records.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

@valkstone.ps

In order for your child to be featured, please complete the Media Permission form on Compass.

THE JAPANESE WORD OF THE FORTNIGHT

おたんじょうび　おめでとう(pronounced ‘otanjoebi omedetoh’) which means ‘Happy Birthday’ is the Japanese Word for Week 10 & 11 of Term 2.

You can use ‘おたんじょうび　おめでとう’ (‘otanjoebi omedetoh’) to wish someone in your classroom/family a ‘Happy Birthday’.

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

CONGRATULATIONS

Well done to Marcus Sideridis 6B who came first at Southern Metro Cross Country.

GRADE 4 SCIENCE DOME DISCOVERY

This term Grade 4s have been investigating Earth.

We have been developing our understanding of how Earth’s rotation and revolution and its tilt has an affect on us. We have learnt about the seasons, the moon phases and how they happen and the effect the Sun and Moon have on Earth. The Science Dome Discovery Incursion allowed us to visualise what is happening in space and gave us a broader understanding of our learning.

Steve Miller

Grade 4 Teacher

Valkstone Primary School

GRADE 1 - INQUIRY INCURSION

Last week the Grade Ones got a visit from Hands on Science and had a great time learning and exploring light and sound.

They did three different light experiments and another three sound experiments to really deepen their understanding on the properties. It was great to see all the student’s prior knowledge they had learnt over the term come together.

Here are some photos of what the students got up to.

Valkstone Primary Music Lesson Update:

Instrumental Music is off to a great start this year. Students have been learning a broad range of repertoire, from classical pieces by Bach and Mozart and movie themes like “Pirates of the Caribbean” to contemporary songs such as “Counting Stars” and “Lean On Me”.

It's great to see the progress being made by all of the music students, and especially our Valkstone Band! Lessons are held during school time on a Monday, and we currently have places available for Flute, Violin, Keyboard, and Drums.

To enrol or for more information regarding the program, you can contact Musicorp on 1300 858 911 or enrol directly at:

https://rent.musicorp.com.au/tuition_online_eoi/

VACATION CARE

JULY HOLIDAY PROGRAM

July Holiday Program is now available to book via XPLOR. Copies of the program are available from OSHC and the school office, or e-mail Debbie for a copy at: debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au.

Please make sure that the excursion authorisation form and Betty's Burgers menu choice is completed and returned ASAP.

Bookings close Friday 21st June 5.00pm.

Debra Russell

LOST PROPERTY IS NOW LOCATED

IN THE GYM NEAR THE STEM ROOM

MUSICORP SCHOOL BAND

We are excited to be establishing a school band, which will be held on Mondays at lunchtime.

Existing Musicorp students are invited to join as a part of their fees. We are also pleased to welcome any students in the school community who are learning a brass, woodwind or string instrument outside of school.

For non-Musicorp students, there is a term fee of $55 to cover the cost of music. If you are wishing to enrol or have any further questions regarding the band program, please contact Tayla tjeal@polygongroup.com.au or 1300 858 911

AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITIES COMMENCE WEEK 2 , TERM

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

info@yogafun.com.au

Chess - Wednesday after school in the Grade 2 area 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Beginning week 2

Art Smart - Tuesday after school in the Art Room 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.

Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com

artsmartforkidz@gmail.com

Coding - No longer available.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Grant Rounsley

TERM 2 LUNCH CLUB UPDATE