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Bunnings BBQ
Thank you to those families that are volunteering their time for our 'Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser" which will be held on Saturday the 19th of August. 3 spots are still available for the afternoon, please support our school fundraising team by signing up by clicking on the SIGN UP HERE button below.
Shifts are 1 hour long starting at 8am and finishing at 5pm. As they say, many hands make light work.
CEPS Little Anglers
The Victorian Government is investing $1.5 million from the Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Fund to provide up to 95,000 Little Angler Kits to primary school aged children in Victoria.
The free kits provide a wonderful school holiday activity for children with their families and help ease the cost of living, providing a fun activity close to home.
Grade 5 students at all Victorian schools, including ours, will be offered the opportunity to receive a FREE Little Angler Kit. Grade 5 students have been selected based on the Victorian Curriculum focus, movement and motor development, and safety considerations.
The program is entirely voluntary. Schools were provided with the option to opt out of the program. Our school has opted to stay in the program so that parents can decide whether they want their child(ren) to receive a free fishing kit.
Parents of Grade 5 students can advise the school if they do not wish their child(ren) to participate for any reason whatsoever. We support parents in making decisions that align with their family values and beliefs.
The roll out of kits will occur through the second half of 2023 (16 October - 4 December) so that all participating children will have a kit in time for the summer school holidays.
The kits include a rod, reel with line, tackle tray, some tackle and information on how to use them to catch a fish. Please note that the tackle tray includes fishing hooks. The tackle tray will be wrapped in cardboard and placed inside a pocket inside the fishing kit bag, which will be sealed with a cable tie to discourage students from opening their kits until they are with a parent or carer.
Kits will be handed out to students to take home with them as soon as the school receives them. Teachers will tell students not to open the kits until they are safely at home with a parent or carer, however parents can contact the school and request to collect their kit from the school themselves if they prefer.
The Victorian Fisheries Authority will create a Little Angler hub on their website, which will be live when the kits start being distributed. It will have useful information, instructional videos and online resources about where and how to fish linking to existing resources from Fish care and new resources to be produced just for the Little Angler Kits program.
This initiative aims to grow recreational fishing participation in Victoria by actively encouraging primary school aged children to learn how to fish, as well as learning more about marine life and the natural environment.
2024 Foundation Students
Today we invited all 2024 Foundation students to school for one of their many transition programs.
There were some amazing costumes, and we look forward to seeing them again on Tuesday the 22nd of August for a 'SPORT AND PLAY DAY"
Book Week Reminder
Please be reminded that the Character Parade, Book Fair and Grandparent's Day will occur later in Term 4.
School Maintenance
On Wednesday afternoon, the Year 5 students enthusiastically participated in transforming the front area of our school. With guidance from our dedicated teachers and Mr John, they diligently weeded and nurtured various plants and flowers, creating a vibrant and inviting garden space that enhances our school's appearance. This project fostered a connection to nature, teaching gardening skills, responsibility, teamwork, and community pride. The students recognised the significance of maintaining a green space and experienced the positive impact of their efforts on their environment.
Well done Year 5s!
