Valkstone Information
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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
LUNCH ORDERS
Lunch orders are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please enclose the correct money.
A lunch order menu is available at the school office or click on the link below.
We will be introducing a new online lunch ordering process.
More details will be sent to all parents and carers via a Compass message on how to order your child's lunch from AJ's using the App.
NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
As part of our National Science Week celebrations last week, we challenged all of our students with a range of classroom STEM activities.
It was truly wonderful to see so many kids enjoying and engaging in scientific practice. While we saw lots of amazing scientists at work this week, we recognise and celebrate 2 students from each year level who truly shone during these activities.
Congratulations to the following recipients of the VPS Award for Scientific Excellence.
Grade 6 - Sophie Yang and Aitan Rose
Grade 5 - Mika Kleimen and Kathlyn Lem
Grade 4 - Bohdi Ferrito and Gordon Leung
Grade 3 - Zihao Zhang and Ella Nguyen
Grade 2 - James McConchie and Amelie Margolin
Grade 1 - Nihal Parvatareddi and Noah Wang
Prep - Zac Dimitropolis and Marissa Li
Below is a list of the awesome prizes available
Stomping Ground Moorabbin: Food & Beverage Voucher (Value $100)
2 Brothers Brewery Moorabbin: Food & Beverage Voucher (Value $60)
Dingley Village Adventure Golf: Family Mini Golf Pass (Value $65)
The Sensory Specialist: Hooded Wearable Blanket (Value $85)
Twisted Science Moorabbin: Off-Peak Family Pass (Value $96)
9Round Bentleigh: 1 Month Gym Membership (Value $230)
Activate by Hardrock: Rock Climbing Voucher (Value $50)
Sandy Mini Golf: Family Mini Golf Pass x 2 (Value $55 each)
Healing 4 You: One Energy Healing Session (Value $120)
****Sorry for the inconvenience but the QR code for the raffle tickets is not working, please use the link attached.
https://myschoolconnect.com.au/valkstone-ps-raffle
The Japanese Word of the Fortnight
どういたしまして(pronounced ‘doh itashi mashite‘) which means ‘You’re welcome’ is the Japanese Word for Week 8 & 9 of Term 3.
You can simply use ‘どういたしまして’ (‘doh itashi mashite) instead of ‘You’re welcome’ when someone says ‘ありがとう’ pronounced ‘aligatoh’ which means ‘Thank you’ to you.
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
JUNIOR SCHOOL COUNCIL
This term JSC is raising money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Thank you to all of the classes who collected money over the past two weeks: Prep A, Prep D, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, all of the Grade 3s, 4C, all the of grade 5s and all of the grade 6s. We raised a total of $102.25.
This week's Social Service Champions were 6C!
GRADE 2 HUMANITIES
This term our Grade Two students have been learning about the local community of Glen Eira. This week the focus was on community collaboration.
Community collaboration is when we work together to help or improve the community. As a collaborative task, all Grade Two students did a clean-up of our schoolgrounds. We found out that many hands make light work!
HEAD LICE
Please be vigilant with your child's head checks, as we are currently having a head lice outbreak throughout the school.
Children's hair should be checked every 2-3 days. If you find head lice or eggs in your child's hair, they need to be treated immediately and cannot return to school until 24 hours after treatment has commenced.
Head Lice treatments are available from the chemist and further information is available at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.
Please tie up hair that is collar length or longer in order to minimise the possibility of lice spreading.
SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM
18th SEPTEMBER - 28th SEPTEMBER
Bookings will open once the program is released on Tuesday 22nd August.
Bookings must be made via the Xplor App.
We have 97 places available each day. If we reach capacity, your booking will be rejected and you will be placed on a waiting list.
To receive a copy, please e-mail: debra.russell@education.vic.gov.au.
Copies will also be available in the school office.
Bookings close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday 8th September.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
In keeping with Department of Education guidelines, we are no longer able to provide plastic forks or spoons to children who need them for their lunch.
Please ensure that your child brings a bamboo fork or spoon from home should they require one to eat their lunch.
PREP ART EXHIBITION
WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY
SPORTS POLO TOPS & HATS
Children are able to wear these for the Junior X Country and also on Fridays at school.
Please note that they are not compulsory.
If you are unsure of what color house your child is in, please check with their teacher or the school office.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
These can be ordered on the Valkstone School Uniform Order form.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
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
Chess - Wednesday after school in the Library 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Term 4 classes begin on Wednesday 11th October.
Registration forms available in the office.
Art Smart - Tuesday after school in the Art Room 3:40 - 5:00 p.m.
Enrolment: www.artsmartforkidz.com
artsmartforkidz@gmail.com
UJEB - Thursday after school 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Library
Coding - Monday after school 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the Library
Enrolment: https://ku.zone/explore?school_id=3411&booking_id=6594