School Community News
Dates to Remember...
October 2020
Thursday 22nd - Book Week dress up day ( Encouraged but Optional )
Friday 23rd - Grand Final public holiday -No students are required at school
Thursday 29th - School Council Meeting ( Via Webex )
November 2020
Monday 2nd - Curriculum Day - No students required at school.
Tuesday 3rd - Melbourne Cup Public Holiday -No students required at school.
If your child is unable to attend school for any reason, could you please text the Student Absence Line: 0439 114 197, with the students name, room number and reason for absence. Your child's teacher will be notified of this information so rolls can be marked accordingly.
Thank you
Mental Health Week 2020
Happy Mental Health Week! Mental Health week is celebrated each year in October, starting with World Mental Health Day on October 10, and runs until the 17th. The purpose of this awareness week is to engage communities in activities that promote mental health and wellbeing and increase understanding and reduce stigma about mental illness and how it impacts on the lives of people in our community.
Live Streaming entertainment tickets
COVID has changed everything for all of us, and particularly so for the vulnerable and “high-risk” children and families who can no longer safely attend public events. We are unable to do live events, but as the old saying goes, "the show must go on"...
3 wonderful not-for-profit organisations have teamed up to deliver their annual community events but this year with a difference… we will be streaming it directly to the audience over the internet.
#1 Event - Streaming Available from Friday 30th October - Sunday 1st November 2020.
The Immune Deficiencies Foundation (IDFA) is again holding its annual “RAZZAMATAZZ" event, a family-friendly show full of weird & wonderful gizmos & gadgets, and hilarious shenanigans from some of the most original & inventive minds in the world of visual & prop comedy.
#2 Event - Streaming Available from Friday 20th November- Sunday 22nd November 2020.
The Rotary Club of Preston proudly presents "CIRCUS QUIRKUS", an eclectic & entertaining mix of circus acts brought to you from all over the world. Internationally renowned clowns, jugglers, acrobats & more, deliver hilarious, hugely engaging & sometimes death-defying acts of unbelievable skill.
#3 Event - Streaming Available from Friday 18th December- Sun 20th December 2020.
Children's First Foundation is excited to host the "WORLD FESTIVAL OF MAGIC" - Audiences will be amazed by cutting edge, large scale illusions and intimate close-up magic by world-renowned magician, Michael Boyd. Suitable for all ages and fun for the whole family.
This year audience members will be able to watch all 3 shows in their own COVID-safe bubble at home, in school, or if they prefer (and if it's safe) they can gather together to watch it as a group.
The show can be watched at any time during the three day period allocated for each show, and unlimited access means they can also watch it as many times as they like during that time.
All that is needed to enjoy our show this year is an internet connection and a device with a screen such as a PC, laptop, tablet or even a smartphone. We will provide you with a web address and a password for each show.
How to book tickets...
Please contact Reception via email - alisha.minns@education.vic.gov.au if you would like a link for access to these shows. If you could please respond no later than Monday 26th October 2020.
- How many people will be watching from each location/device (approximately)
Example: The Smith Family requests 5 tickets & access for 2 devices,
- Once we have received your response we will provide you with the web address and password for the "Razzamatazz" Show, available to stream on-demand on Friday 30th October / Saturday 31st October / Sunday 1st November.
- Web addresses and passwords for "Circus Quirkus" and the "World Festival of Magic" will be emailed 5 days before streaming access is available for each show.
Thank you