ART SHOW

NAIDOC WEEK

Watoto Choir

The Choir and our fantastic Music Department had a great time with the Watoto Choir at Ballarat Christian College at the end of last term. A big thanks to Bianca, Music Teacher from Ballarat Christian College for the invitation.

Parent / Teacher / Student Interview

Parent / Teacher / Student Interviews (3 way conferences) will be held on

Wednesday 31st July from 12pm - 5pm

Wednesday 7th August from 12pm - 5pm

You can now book interviews at times that suit your family best.

Bookings close on wednesday 25th JuLY at 9am

Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Enter this school event code: 358us

Then follow the 3 simple steps below:
1. Enter Your Details
2. Choose Teachers
3. Choose Times

When you finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically.

You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at

anytime to change your interviews—until bookings close.

Now Taking Enrolments for all Year Levels

Sebastopol Primary School is now taking Enrolments for Prep 2019.  Please contact the school direct  03 5335 8157 or complete our online Enrolment Enquiry form to book your School Tour today!

Just moved to the area!  We are able to take Enrolments across all year levels for 2018.

Prep and Grade One School Tour

The Prep and Year 1 School Tour last week included the Principal’s Office!

Students come to the principal’s office to celebrate learning, share news, request help and occasionally for feedback on behaviour!

Our youngest students have made a positive start to the 2019 School Year.

2019 Prep Bags

The 2019 Prep Bags contain five new picture books. What a wonderful way to start sharing a love of books.

The children were so excited when they got their new bags, we forgot to take a photo. Happy reading!

 

District Athletics Day - Llanberris

This week we had 20 amazing athletes represent Sebastopol Primary School at the District Sports held at Llanberris Reserve.  It was a cold, shivery day however our hearts were warmed by our enthusiasum and determination to do our personal best.

All of our students competed to the best of their ability and received various placings.  One of the highlights from the day was our U12/13 Boys Relay team who were the 3rd fastest team in the district.

We're so proud of you all and we are hope you had a ball.  Thanks to Mrs Ogilvie, Mrs Williams and parents for supporting our school team.

Ballarat Begonia Festival

Sebstopol Primary School students, along with our friends at Canadian Lead Primary School and Mount Blowhard Primary Schools were invited to participate in carrying the Chinese Dragon, Gum Loong in the recent Ballarat Begonia Festival Parade.

This was a wonderful opportunity for our students and parents to support and take part in such a wonderful community event.

Chinese Dragon, Gum Loong was given the Ballarat Begonia Parade Mayors Choice - Perpetual Trophy.

Thank you to all our students and families that participated on the day.

Western Bulldogs Clinic

Sebastopol Primary School Grade 4/5/6 students enjoyed a Footy Clinic with Western Bulldog players Fergus Greene, Tom Boyd and Jack Macrae.  Comments from students included; "It was a great way to learn different techniques" Belle, "I liked that we were able to ask the players questions", Felicity, "I liked the kicking drills", Dylan, "I like doing handballing", Boyd, "I learnt that players like other sports", Maddie.

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Students enjoyed harvesting fresh potatoes, tomatoes and red capsicum from our Kitchen Garden.  They then cooked up an Italian Feast of pasta for a whole school lunch.

Thanks Mrs Ogilive, Mrs Shipham, Stevie, Luca, Brayden and Jye. 

There smiles say it all! Yum!

Relay for Life - Walkathon

We’re excited to support the Cancer Council’s 2018 Ballarat Relay for Life. Walkathon - Friday 16th February 2:15 pm. on the school oval.  We’d love parents to join us. Please wear yellow, purple or white and bring a gold coin donation.

Student Attendance

Students who are absent or late to school need to be accounted for as per DET Guidelines. If you are running late to school and it is after 9.00am please enter via the General Office and sign your child in. If your student is absent please phone the school on 5335 8157 to report the reason for their absence. A text message will be sent home daily for student absences that are unapproved. This is a reminder to parents to call the school and report reason for student absence. It is not okay to be away!