Valkstone Information
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. **
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
すごい (pronounced ‘sugoi’) which means ‘great!’, is the Japanese Word for Week 4 & 5 of Term 2. You can simply use ‘すごい’ (‘sugoi’) instead of ‘great!” when you see or hear something great.
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
INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK AUSTRALIA
Better Soil, Better Life, Better Future
In STEM students have been learning all about Compost.
We have been looking at the compost cycle, what we can and cannot compost and why compost is so beneficial
Using hand-held microscopes and magnifiers, we looked at why humus (the end result of composting) is so good for our soils!
If you are interested in learning more about composting at your home, this video is a great start:
Compost 101 - Gardening Australia (abc.net.au)
There is also a rebate available if you are interested in setting up your own system or worm farm:
Glen Eira Subsidised Compost Systems (compostcommunity.com.au)
Kylie Kidd
STEM Specialist Teacher
LOST PROPERTY IS NOW LOCATED BACK IN THE GYM NEAR THE STEM ROOM
FRIDAY 17th MAY
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SALE
AT THE FRONT OF THE SCHOOL
2:45 - 3: 45 p.m.
HEAPS OF BARGAINS
ALL SIZES AVAILABLE
PRICES START FROM $2.00
(CASH ONLY, PLEASE)
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
CAMPS, SPORTS &EXCURSION FUND
DO YOU HAVE A HEALTH CARE CARD?
If you are new to Valkstone Primary School (or an existing family with a new sibling starting at Valkstone ) and you are the holder of a Health Care Card, you may be eligible for CSEF.
This is an annual payment, payable to the school to be used towards camps, sports or excursion costs for eligible students.
Card holders with NEW prep students are also eligible for some school uniform. Please bring your Health care card to the office and complete an eligibility form.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
These can be ordered on the Valkstone School Uniform Order form.
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES COMMENCE WEEK 2 , TERM 1
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 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.