Term 4

Last Thursday, Year 6 Graduation celebrated the achievements of our class of 2020 -- a year like no other. The event was streamed live into the homes of our families. Everyone had a front row seat!

Each student spoke, giving us an insight to their hopes and plans for the future. Awards were presented, most live and some virtual, and the students performed as a team.

Congratulations to every Year 6 student!

Well done to our Year 6 teaching team for your work in planning and presenting such an event for the students to take in their memories of Valkstone.

As Term 4 and the 2020 school year draws to a close, I would like to thank all of our families for their support throughout the challenges we have faced.

'Strength doesn't come from what you can do, it comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't'.

I wish our Valkstone families a safe, refreshing break.

Assembly and dismissal Friday 18th December

For the first time since March, all of our students will gather for Assembly before school finishes at 1:30 p.m. on Friday 18th December. Students will be home in time for lunch.

Due to restrictions on numbers for indoor gatherings, the Assembly is for students and teachers only. We are endeavouring to establish a virtual link for families. Please watch for a COMPASS notification.

Teachers will dismiss students from OUTSIDE their classrooms on Friday.

Parents are invited into the grounds to collect their children (Gates will be opened at 1:25 p.m.) and say goodbye to teachers OUTSIDE the classrooms.

Please keep social distance 1.5-m OR wear a mask.

Gates will be locked at 1:45 p.m.

Student Leaders 2021

School Captains Rachel Halperin and Josh Milner

House Captains

Acacia Eden Sullivan Jamie Maltz

Banksia Ava Van Oosten Jack Wein

Grevillea Chris Han Braden Fischer

Waratah Anya Dong Matty Milias

Leadership Team

Aarav Shah Mateo Capurro

Alexis Lagogiannis Emma McArthur

Samuel Tripp Ariella Liberman

Vivienne Bernstein Ellie Teplitsky

Ashley Hill Lereesha Govender

Fundraising

Thank you to our fundraising subcommittee led by Carli Kawalsky. Potted succulents have been distributed to the children today.

Mangoes will be delivered to Valkstone tomorrow (Thursday 17th December).

MANGO PICK UP

Thursday 17th December

Pick up between 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Basketball Stadium foyer

- ENTER through Gate 1.

- Please follow COVID-safe guidelines, i.e. wear a mask, maintain 1.5-m social distance in the queue.

Procedure:

- Queue at the doors facing Valkstone Street.

- Your order and name will be checked before you collect your order.

- Leave through the side door and immediately exit the school grounds.

Parents may NOT stay on site for the pick up of children.

Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for 2020.

Enjoy your mangoes!

Road Safety

Physical Distancing

Parents and carers are requested to observe COVID-safe practices. Do not gather in groups and socialise in the street.

PLEASE ensure 1.5-m at the school gates and crossings for drop off and pick up.

SunSmart

School SunSmart hats are required for recess and lunch breaks, as well as all other outdoor activities. Uniform order forms are available on our website. You may e-mail the Office or send an order to school with your child. Orders for hats are processed daily.

Coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information can be found on the Department of Education website, which will continue to be updated:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/department/Pages/coronavirus.aspx

Children MUST not attend school if they are unwell with any illness.

Valkstone News

Issue 36 · 16 Dec 2020

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