Supporting the learning environment

In an effort to reduce disruptions to learning, we kindly request that parents/carers do not enter the classrooms whilst in session.

All parents/carers/visitors who visit during school hours are required to report to the school office upon entering school grounds. This includes when students arrive late, are picked-up early, dropping off items of clothing/lunches/bags, etc. The staff in the school office will contact the teacher/student on your behalf, if required.

Daily school schedule
9.00am – 10.40am	Session One and Two
10.40am – 11.25am	Intervallo – Snack Break
11.25am – 1.05pm	Session Three and Four
1.05pm – 1.50pm	Pranzo - Lunch Break
1.50pm – 3.30pm	Session Five and Six

Volunteering at SKIPPS

All volunteers are required to have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Apply for a free Volunteer WWCC at:

Working with Children Check | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au)

Before your first volunteer session at SKIPPS, please ensure you present your WWCC card to the School Office for verification. Volunteers are also required to watch the following Parent Helper Induction session, available on the school website under Community, School documents, and review the Child Safe Code of Conduct Policy.

Extra Curricular Activities

At SKiPPS we are excited to provide lots of opportunities for students beyond the classroom to explore and develop their skills and passions. Some of these are offered by our school staff, some by our parent community and others by external providers. Below we have tried to collate all of the opportunities in one place and encourage your child to get involved in 2024.

Name of extra-curricular club	Details	Date and time	Location	Contact details
School orchestra	Students and parents of all ages and abilities are welcome to join	Wednesday mornings 8:00am	Library	Michael Roper 0433 911 773 michael_roper@fastmail.fm (further details below)
Urban Adventurers Club	Nature based learning and play program	Monday after school 3:30pm - 4:30pm	Meet in Library	www.urbanadventurers.org 0425 709 914
Robotics Club	After School for students in Years 1-6 Fees apply	Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm	School	Sign up at www.kidsunlimited.com.au
Chess Club	For Years 1-6 Fees apply	Wednesdays 10:40- 11:25am	School	Sign up at www.kidsunlimited.com.au
Tennis coaching	Before school tennis coaching Fees apply	Thursdays 8:00 - 8:45am	Albert Park Tennis and Hockey Centre, Hockey drive	www.totaltennis.net.au
Run Club	Free to join, all students, parents/carers are welcome	8am- 8:30am every Friday morning during term	Oval next to SKIPPS	Fraser Marsden fraser@frasermarsden.com
Music Lessons	Fees apply	By appointment	School	See below for Teacher contact details

Note: Jordan Donald will be taking over as the new guitar teacher beginning in Term 1, 2025. If you would like to arrange a guitar lesson for your child, please call Jordan on 0435 825 101 or email jdonnym8@gmail.com for further information.

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City of Port Phillip

The Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29 will guide Council over the next four years. 🎉 Tell us what matters to you and make our City an even better place to live, work, and play! How can you get involved?

📋 Take our quick survey

💡 Share your ideas

🙋🏽 Join our Community Panel To learn more, visit the link below. https://haveyoursay.portphillip.vic.gov.au/planforportphillip

Make Port Phillip an even better place to live, work, and play

Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29

We’re developing a Plan for Port Phillip and need your input to create a plan based on the things that matter to you.

The Plan for Port Phillip will guide how we will serve our community over the next four years. The plan defines the projects and services we will deliver. The Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29 replaces the Council Plan 2021-31.

How can you help?

Share your ideas.

We’re checking in with you about the 10-year Community Vision and making sure it’s still relevant. We’re also asking what you think Council should prioritise.

Visit Have Your Say to join the conversation online, or chat to us at one of eight pop-up conversations in your neighbourhoods by 15 December.

Register your interest in the Community Panel

We're forming a Community Panel to provide additional advice and recommendations about the Plan for Port Phillip 2025-29. The panel of about 40 people will meet approximately three to four times for a total of up to 15 hours in February 2025.

Any member of the Port Phillip community can apply; whether you live, work, visit or study here. Help represent our diverse community.

Find out more and register your interest by 15 December.

Tell your community

The more people who contribute the better our plan will be. Please share this email and social media posts to your networks.

Making it easier to have your say

We're updating our Community Engagement Policy to improve how you can share feedback when Council decisions are being made that impact or interest you. Our current Community Engagement Policy is due to expire in 2025. We are collecting your input until 16 December.

Join the conversation online or have a chat at one of our pop-ups during November.

Family Musical - Adventures in Neverland - ticket offer

Melbourne families are invited on a larger-than-life family adventure this December with the return of Melbourne Shakespeare Company's smash hit musical Adventures in Neverland. Join Emma and the feisty fairy Tink as they embark on an unforgettable 60-minute adventure through mystical forests and sparkling lagoons to outwit Captain Hand and his band of bumbling pirates.

To make the magic of live theatre accessible to all, Melbourne Shakespeare Company is offering pay-what-you-can tickets for this production, allowing families to attend for free or to make a donation.

● Season Dates: 14th - 22nd December 2024

● Performance Times: 9:30am & 11:30am (Weekends Only)

● Duration: 60 Minutes, No Interval

● Venue: St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Tennyson Street, St Kilda, 3182

● Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CTSYJ

Melbourne Renegades WBBL team are the Grand Final Champions!

What a moment to celebrate 🏆

Let’s keep the winning energy alive as the Renegades take on the Adelaide Strikers at Marvel Stadium on Thursday, 2nd January 2025.

To thank you for being part of the Renegades Family, we’re excited to offer this exclusive deal for the game:

Special Group Prices (10-49 Tickets):

Adults: $23 each
Juniors (Under 18): $8.50 each

Book Before 20th December 2024 & Get Extra Perks!

Secure your group booking by 20th December, and you’ll receive:

🏏Kookaburra Voucher for premium cricket gear
🎥Movie Discount Voucher to enjoy with your group
🛍️Melbourne Renegades Merchandise Discount Voucher to gear up in style

How to Book:

It’s easy! Simply reply to this email with:

The code: RENEGADES02
Your group size and breakdown (e.g., 15 Adults, 25 Juniors).

Team Kids

Team Kids Holiday Program