Important Notices

Thursday 2nd April- 2:30pm pick up

Students will be dismissed at 2:30pm on the last day of Term 1, Thursday 2nd April.

If you are unable to collect your child at 2:30pm, please book a place for your child with Team Kids.

School will begin at 9am on Monday 20th April.

Athletics Day - Volunteers required

Our annual SKiPPS Athletics Day is taking place on Thursday 2nd April (the final day of term).

We need more volunteers to help run the Athletics Day event and your support will make a significant difference to ensure the day runs smoothly for all students.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094BABA62EA3F85-63000612-skipps#/

Groups will rotate around different events with their teachers and we require parents, carers, friends, volunteers to work at each event as measurers, timers, recorders and general support.

Our Foundation - Year 2 students will compete in the park area at the back of the school from 9:30 - 10:30am. They will participate in 7 activities.

Our Year 3 - 6 students will complete their 6 activities on the oval at the side of the school all morning from 9:30am - 1:00pm.

Please be sure to send your child to school with sunscreen already applied, a wide brimmed hat and a water bottle.

A reminder that 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)

Please complete the Volunteer Induction before your first volunteer session

- Register as a Volunteer & complete the Volunteer Induction

Before you begin your volunteer session, please sign in at the School Office on the Compass kiosk and present your valid WWCC card to the Office Staff.

This is a really fun event and a great way to finish the term with a bang!

Mother's and Special Others Lunch

A day of celebrating creative, clever and inspiring women from our school community!

Your ticket includes:

* The company of awesome women

* A glass of bubbles on arrival

* Shared entrée, main and dessert (dietary requirements can be accommodated)

All funds raised on the day will go to the SKiPPS Camp Fund to support our local families and ensure that no child in our school community misses out on going on school camp, excursions and other paid activities.

If you are able to donate to the raffle and silent auction, please contact sophieball23@gmail.com

Please RSVP by Friday, May 1st.

To book your ticket visit - https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1556673

(tickets are limited to 100 max so get in early!)

Chicken Sitting - Help needed during Autumn Holidays

Our four beautiful chickens who live a life of luxury in our amazing chook house (located in the quiet area behind the Kitchen Dining Room) require care throughout the Autumn holidays.

You will be required to check in on the chickens, feed them fresh leafy greens, top up food pellets and water, remove manure and replace hay. Each day you volunteer you get to keep the eggs you collect!

Click here for further information and to sign up.

End of Term - Library Book returns

A reminder for students to return all Library Books to the orange tubs in their classroom as soon as possible before the end of term.

Lost Property

With the end of term near, it is time to stop by the Quadrangle to check for your child's lost jumpers, hoodies, water bottles, toys, balls, hats, etc.

The office also has accumulated valuable lost property items, so if you or your child has recently items at school such as a watch, glasses, jewellery, keys, earpods, etc....please stop by the office to check for your personal belongings.

All lost property items are edonated or discarded on the last day of each term.

Run Club: Bunny Week

This Friday will be our last Run Club of the term. This week’s theme is all about getting excited for the Easter Bunny’s arrival. Wear some bunny ears, a fluffy tail, and bounce around the oval.

Hopefully a special guest will be joining us for a few laps too! 🐰 And a heads up that there may be chocolatey treats involved (*vegan option available).

Run Club is on every Friday morning there is school, approx 8-8:45am. Kids run laps each week, and get certificates at assembly for milestones.

Parents' Association Catch-up - all invited

Sexuality Education Program – Term 2

Next term, students will participate in our classroom sexuality health program, Talking the Talk, developed by sexual health nurse and educator Vanessa Hamilton.

This program focuses on physical, social and emotional changes, protective behaviours and consent. Lessons are age appropriate, aligned with the Australian Curriculum, and delivered by classroom teachers using a factual and respectful approach.

This is the fifth year we have partnered with Vanessa to deliver this important learning. We believe it is essential that young people receive accurate, evidence based information to support healthy and informed understandings.

We recognise and respect the important role families play in this area and hope the program supports ongoing conversations at home. If you would like to discuss the program further, or if you prefer your child not to participate, please contact Neil Scott at neil.scott@education.vic.gov.au.

Parent Information Session (Zoom) - Human Sexuality, Consent and Protective Safety

Monday 27 April
8:00pm to 9:30pm

Please use the booking link provided to register your attendance.

Term 2 - Kids Unlimited-Bookings Open!