General News
Jokes of the Week
A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was.
The girl replied, "I'm drawing God."
The teacher paused and said,
"but no one knows what God looks like."
Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing the girl replied,
"They will in a minute."
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is on next Friday 11th November. We will be raising money for the Poppy Appealin support of veterans and their families. For those wishing to donate, our school captains will be selling poppy items (ranging from $2 - $10) before and after school in the shared area.
Mandarin Day - Wednesday 9th November
We will be celebrating Mandarin Day on Wednesday 9th November. Our Mandarin teacher, Mrs Catherine Teng has planned a wonderful day celebrating Chinese culture. Children are welcome to wear red or a chinese themed costume on this day.
Mini-Fest Posters
We have Mini-Fest posters in the school office if anyone would like to put some up in their work places, sports clubs, kinders or anywhere else in our local community. Please contact the office if you are able to assist with this.
Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony & Party
The Grade 6 Graduation ceremony is currently scheduled for Tuesday 13th December. More details regarding this event will be communicated later in term 4.
The grade 6 Graduation party will be held on Friday 9th December. As this is a parent-run event a committee has been formed to plan and arrange the party.Please email Belinda if you would like to be involved.
Holy Saviour Library
Did you know that the Holy Saviour Library is open to all families? In addition to a great selection of fiction and non-fiction, we even have a selection of wonderful parent resources including many titles by renowned parenting authors such as Steve Biddulph and Michael Grose. On Wednesdays parents are welcome to come in and have a browse. Books can be borrowed using your child's library card. To view the catalogue online click here.
Holy Saviour Playgroup
Holy Saviour Playgroup is on Tuesday mornings 9am - 11am. All babies and preschoolers are welcome. So come along and meet some parents for a cuppa while the children have a play. Please pass on this flyer to any families who might be interested.
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 Sherridan 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.
Do You Have Some News?
We are so proud of our students and are always happy to share their achievements with the school community in our fortnightly newsletter. Please feel free to email the office with anything you might want to share.
Excel Music Lessons At Holy Saviour
If your child is interested in music lessons in guitar, keyboard or drums. Please complete an enrolment form and return it either to the office or email it directly to music@excelmusic.com.au. More information about Excel Music can be found here.
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.
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 be found 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” !