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Principal: Mr Stephen Crossley Ph. 55232218 Fax. 55217839 PO Box 317 Portland Vic 3305 [email protected] www.portlandbayschool.vic.edu.au School Council President: Deb Robinson 0428 995 987 Date: Thursday 16th August 2018 Issue 25 Important Dates to Remember Alcoa Reading to Student Day - Wednesday 29th August Superhero Day - Wednesday 5th September Footy Colours Day - Friday 21st September Last Day Term 3 - Friday 21st September *********************************** First Day Term 4 - Monday 18th October Cupcake Day - Thursday 11th October Melbourne Cup Public Holiday - Tuesday 6th November White Ribbon Day - Monday 26th November Reminder for tomorrow — Friday 17th August Curriculum Day - No students at school on this day This week, we are celebrating “Education Support Week” and take a moment to say “Thank you” to all of our Education Support Staff. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication and contributions to our team and school community. Breakfast on Thursday was proudly provided by the teachers and small tokens of appreciation gifted throughout the week with kind words of wisdom and enlightenment. Keep up the great work, Steve. *************************************************************************************** Quick reminder to please enter our school via the 1st driveway, East, and exit via the 2nd driveway, West, neighbouring the Community Gardens. This traffic management procedure allows for safe flow of vehicles through our car park and driveway. The speed limit is 10km per hour. Next week is “Book week”. We encourage everyone, staff and students, to come dressed in your favourite book character on Wednesday. More information will be sent home soon. 5 weeks into Term 3 and we have settled well into our new school. We welcomed approx. 200 people on our open night. Everyone seemed to like the new, bright classrooms in the learning studio, the great outdoor areas, play grounds and the whole school in general. We are very proud of our school. Please keep an eye on the calendar for important dates,wedohaveafewfundaysand activities coming up. Also remember to refer to your students communication diary/chat book for other reminders and class notes. Have a great weekend and stay warm.. COMING EVENTS TERM 3 2018 Friday 17th August Curriculum Day No Students at school Upcoming Week Monday 20th August Tuesday 21st August Wednesday 22nd August Dress Up Book Week Thursday 23rd August Friday 24th August
