General News 

Jokes of the Week

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but even if a bear wears socks and shoes, he still has bear feet!

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As I got out on the 12th floor, the lift operator said, “Have a nice day son.”

“Don’t call me son, you’re not my dad!” I replied sarcastically.

As the doors closed, he looked me in the eye and said, “No, but I brought you up didn’t I?” 

It's a Boy!

Congratulations to Elke and Justin Wood on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy, Flynn Jackson Wood, born Thursday 10th February at 11:14am.  Everyone is doing well and enjoying this special time together.

Esmart Digital Licenses for Grade 6 

Digital Licence+ is an innovative, online learning experience that helps build digital intelligence in students aged 10-14 years, giving them the knowledge and skills they need to harness the opportunities, as well as deal with the challenges of the digital world. As an Esmart school, Holy Saviour  is proud to be able to offer our grade 6 students the opportunity to attain their digital license in term 1.  Grade 6T will begin this process in class during STEAM activities and will have a component to complete as part of their homework grid.   More information will be communicated to families throughout the term. 

Book Club

The issue 1 Scholastic Book Club catalogue was sent home last week.  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 Sunday 20th February, 5pm.  To view the catalogue online and place your order please click here. 

Lunchtime Clubs

Lunchtime club activities are back this term! Children have the following choices during the week:

Nature & Construction Club - Tuesdays

Dance club (Prep - grade 3) - Wednesdays 

Minecraft (grades 4 - 6) - Fridays

Art Club - TBA

Specialist Timetable

This year children will have specialist learning times on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All students will have Library on Tuesdays and classes in PE, Mandarin and Performing Arts on Wednesdays. On Fridays all children will have a DigiTech class.  Please refer to the below table for further details.  

Please remember that ALL students will be required to wear their sports uniforms on Wednesdays.   Children will also be required to wear their sports uniforms for Classroom games and sport on Thursdays for Prep - grade 2 and Fridays for grades 3 - 6. 

This term 5/6 students will be required to wear their inter-school sports uniform on Fridays. More information on inter-school sports will be given once the Term 1 fixture has been finalised.

Specialist Timetable

Library Helpers Wanted

We would love for any parents who might have a spare hour or two on a Tuesday morning to assist in the library. If you are able to help out, please contact theoffice. 

Free Children's Chairs

We are giving away some children sized chairs.  If you are interested please contact the officeand Kerry and Tarnia will be happy to put some aside for you for collection.

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.

Beyond EduCare After School Care

If you are interested in our wonderful after school program run by Beyond EduCare, please refer to the attached enrolment information and CLICK HERE for the enrolment link.  

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.

Sun Smart!

As the weather starts to warm up it is timely to revisit ourSunSmart Policy.  All students need to wear a hat at school for outside activities and come to school with sunscreen applied on exposed parts of the body. If your child has a skin sensitivity to sunscreen then please send an appropriate sunscreen product.

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” !