General News
Jokes of the Week
What is in the middle of a jellyfish?
It's jelly button.
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Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Cargo.
Cargo who?
No, car go, “Toot toot, vroom, vroom!”
Book Club
The issue 3 Scholastic Book Club catalogue was sent home this afternoon. If you would like to place an order but are unsure of the process, please refer to the "Book Club" page further in the newsletter. Please submit all orders by Friday 13th May, 4pm. To view the catalogue online and place your order please click here.
Mothers day stall
The Holy Saviour School Advisory Council (SAC) will be holding a Mother's Day Stall on Wednesday 4th May. All gifts will be $6 and children are welcome to purchase one or multiple gifts for Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts etc.
If you would like your child to purchase a Mother's Day gift/s please go to CDFpay to place your order. Orders must be placed by Tuesday 3th May 4pm.
Emmaus VCAL project
This term the Emmaus VCAL students will be supporting our grade 4/5 students to complete their gardening project. They will be building two new garden beds for the students to plant out. The grade 4/5 have been looking at plants and wildlife that are indigenous to the area to create a place where they can relax in or learn in.
National Simultaneous Storytime
Holy Saviour are once again participating in the National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). This is an annual event by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around the country. Now in its 22nd successful year, it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book that explores age-appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Prep to Year 6.
This year NSS takes place on Wednesday 25th May 2022 at 11:00am and the selected book is The Family Tree written by Josh Pyke and illustrated by Ronojoy Ghosh.
Cadbury Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who was able to take and sell Cadbury Chocolate boxes. Could all money and any unsold chocolates please be returned to the school by Monday. As always, thank you for your support!
Holy Saviour Festival Toy Stall
Although it seems early, Gr3/4EW would like to let you know that we are having a second hand TOY STALL at the Festival in November. We're hoping that if you're doing any clearing out over the holidays, you might save old toys for our stall. From a curriculum perspective we will learn about pricing, counting and handling money and categorising items. We ask that everything be clean and in working order. Your child/ren can drop items at our classroom any time from now.
In anticipation of your support,
3/4EW
2022 Young Voices Awards - Media for Good
Does your child love creative media? If so there is an opportunity to enter the 2022 Young voices awards. This year's theme is the use of media to make a positive difference in the world. There are 3 different age divisions and children can choose to enter in one of three categories - print, digital (podcast / video), or photography. For more information and details on how to enter click here. Entries close Friday 20th May 2022.
Holy Saviour Festival
SAVE THE DATE!!!
The Holy Saviour Community Festival and Twilight Cinema is scheduled for SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER!
Second Hand Uniforms
Second hand uniforms are currently set up in the office. If anyone is interested in purchasing a second hand uniform, please either come in and speak with either Tarnia or Kerry or email the office with your request and sizing requirements and we will check to see if the item is available. If it is, we will notify you. All we charge for second hand uniforms is a gold coin donation. Please note however that not all sizes and items will be in stock.
Sports Uniform
The new House tops are now available to purchase from PSW. Like any uniform change, there will be a “phasing in period” for the new sport polos, with the expectation that by the beginning of 2024, all children will be wearing the new polos. The current Sky-Blue polo and Senior School Sports Top are no longer available for purchase from PSW. All other uniform items remain the same.
Skoolbag App
Skoolbag have made a few changes in their latest update. If you have problems logging in via your device, then please download the latest update via the App Store. Please refer to the below instructions on how to install Skoolbag if you have not already done so. If you have any questions or problems then please contact the office.
Waverley Cinema Movie Star Birthday Parties
Waverley Cinemas, located at the Pinewood Shopping Centre in Mount Waverley, has teamed up with Holy Saviour to offer Movie Star Birthday Parties (post-lockdown of course)!
This is one of the easiest ways to celebrate your child's special day. There are no deposits, no minimum numbers, no work. Just book your party and they will do the rest. What's more, the school receives $2 per paid person in that party. Click on this link to to see just how easy it is to run a Holy Saviour Movie Star Birthday Party.
Multi Purpose Hall Bookings
Please note that the Multi Purpose Hall is now available for hire on weekends or after 6pm during the school week. All bookings are to be made through the school office. A copy of the hire agreement can befound here, please feel free to share this information with those looking for spaces to hire.
Follow us on Social Media
Don’t forget, Holy Saviour now has a Facebook page & Twitter! Search for “Holy Saviour Primary School, Vermont South” or “@HolySaviourPS”, then like and share our page to keep up to date with what is happening around the school. We also need people to review our school via the facebook page, so please do this too! The page will be mainly used to promote the school and celebrate achievements of our students. Don’t forget, we are also on Twitter @HolySaviourPSand Instagram “holy_saviour_ps_vs” !