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Surfside Primary School

Locality: Ocean Grove, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5256 1411

Address: John Dory Drive 3226 Ocean Grove, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.surfsideps.vic.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Surfside kitchen garden working bee this Saturday morning 31st October! Thanks to the families that have already responded - we still have 2 places available for 10-11am, and 4 places for 11am-12pm! (Limit of 10 people at a time due to covid restrictions, including children). Weather forecast looking good so come and get your garden fix! RSVP essential to [email protected]

24.01.2022 Don’t forget Julie’s Tuckerbox now has a TuckerCart! Due to our current COVID restrictions students aren’t able to line up in large groups at the canteen for snack items. A big thank you to Julie who has developed a plan to bring the snacks to the students. In the tradition of Food Trucks Julie has developed Julie's Tucker Cart. Julie has set a timetable for delivery and service for specific year levels on allocated days. Please check out the menu and the timetable at the... end of the video. Thanks to Julie and our school captains for putting this video together - Happy Snacking!! Check out the video for all the information! https://youtu.be/5qiVl9WgaE0

24.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day so remember a smile, a note of thank you or a coffee with a friend can go a long way and change the outcome of someone's day. Continue to smile Surfside!

24.01.2022 This fortnights Surfside Newsletter is here Please note: information provided to us at the time of publishing this newsletter was based on current government advice. We all know things are changing daily at the moment so this information may change! We will endeavor to keep our school community up to date on changes that impact Surfside Primary. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/454OxpM/issue-17/page/cover

24.01.2022 Read all about it - The students have taken over this weeks newsletter to show off the great work that they have been doing during remote learning. Check out the work, pictures and videos! https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/A5D41o5

24.01.2022 Great job building the huts - I’m not sure if they will survive a downpour

24.01.2022 Community Virtual Trivia Night As everyone seems to have some time free in their diary we are looking at running a Surfside Community Trivia Night. More details will follow but we are seeking interest for numbers. Please register your interest and save the date. Expression of Interest: https://forms.gle/E7Dz5nP4sjB1EokD8... ** The event is virtual with teams logging in online from home. Participants will be expected to meet any Covid related legislation at the time. This will mean visitors to the home must be within the government restrictions of the day.

23.01.2022 ***Curriculum Day Friday November 27th*** A reminder that next Friday November 27th is a student free day. The staff will be spending the morning preparing your child's end of year report and the afternoon will be devoted to class placement of students for 2021. Developing new classes is always a time consuming and carefully considered process as we aim to create well balanced classes and to provide the best opportunities for students to learn. Staff will also be planning the transition processes so that all students have the opportunity to meet their new class and teacher prior to the end of the year.

23.01.2022 Surfside Primary School Week 9 Virtual Assembly @ 2.30pm Thank you to all of our students and families who have been joining in on our Friday Virtual Assemblies. We look forward to another day filled with sunshine. Last weeks highlights included our Fathers Day raffle, interviews with Mr Chapman and celebrating Education Support Staff with Andree. ... We will be running another live virtual assembly this week with another special guest, our Senior Awards and we look forward to sharing what has been happening this week at Surfside Primary School: It is preferred that you access the virtual assembly on your device by downloading the Webex Meetings App and use the following login: Using the Webex App please add the Event Number: 165 827 2217 Event Password: surfside

22.01.2022 The wind has dropped and the sun is out for group 2 on camp

22.01.2022 Get your order for your Virtual Trivia Night Platters in now!

21.01.2022 And the winning window as voted for by the students of Surfside J10!!!!!!!!!

21.01.2022 ***Walk-A-Thon & Colour Run*** Friday 4th December We will be holding our annual Walk-a-thon & Colour Run again this year. ... Unfortunately parents will be unable to spectate this year, but we will be sure to take plenty of photos to share. How it all works: Students will be grouped in year levels (Foundation, years 1 & 2, years 3 & 4, years 5 & 6) and will run or walk around the school oval for 30 minutes over the course of the day. After lunch all students who have raised money for the event (please see attached Sponsor sheet) will have some fun and get splashed with coloured powder by the staff! (coloured powder information is overleaf) All students are encouraged to collect sponsors for their running/walking efforts. Dress: Students are encouraged to wear causal white/light coloured clothing on the day. The coloured powder is washable, but we suggest no ‘Sunday best’ clothes are worn to school on the day. Sponsorship: This is a school fundraising event, so we encourage all families to look for sponsorship from family, friends, colleagues and neighbours and send completed forms into the school office no later than Wednesday the 2nd of December. Any amount raised will qualify students to participate in the Colour Run part of the day. Please ensure the sponsorship form, money and permission slip are completed and returned to school by the due date.

21.01.2022 Another action packed day at camp with a foggy morning walk, exciting activities, reflection time, pasta for dinner and ending the night with a scary night walk and marshmallows by the fire

21.01.2022 We checked in to our Google Classrooms this week to check that our kids were OK and we asked what they were grateful for throughout remote learning. Below is what our kids are grateful for. Have a great weekend Surfside!

21.01.2022 TUESDAY 4/8/2020 - NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL In response to the recent announcements by Premier Daniel Andrews, a Statewide Student Free Day for all schools in regional Victoria has been set for Tuesday 4th August to allow schools to plan for a transition to remote learning on Wednesday 5th August. Therefore, there is NO SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS TOMORROW. Camp Australia are running an on-site care program and this was communicated to families this morning via text.... Further information regarding remote learning will be forwarded via admin and your classroom teacher over the next 24 hours. Please ensure you regularly check your Compass/email accounts and that your details are up to date. If you are having trouble accessing your Compass account or have any further questions please call the office on 5256 1411.

21.01.2022 Check out this weeks action packed celebration newsletter! Plenty of student work, challenges, celebrations and news. It has definitely been a busy week at Surfside!

20.01.2022 Surfside PS Virtual Athletics Challenge Run, jump and throw as far and as fast as you can Surfside! We have not been able to hold our Surfside Primary School Athletics Carnival but that doesnt stop us being active and amazing and having a go at our Virtual Athletics Challenge. Thank you to Mr Fraser and our Surfside Sport captains for bringing this opportunity together. Lets get out in this warmer weather and be active and score some points for our house c...olours. More details will be released via your Google and See Saw classrooms on Monday. You can compete in the following events: 60m Sprint - how fast can you go? Underarm Basketball Throw - test your strength Standing Long Jump - how far can you jump? Overarm Tennis Ball Throw - how far can you throw? 2 minute run - how far can you run? We had a special guest drop by who dusted off his Athletics kit from 20 years ago to take you through some of the events and get you ready for the Surfside Primary School Virtual Athletics Challenge - ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET - GO! https://youtu.be/vReR-CKcdE0

20.01.2022 Surfside PS Week 6 Virtual Assembly @ 2.30pm Please join us for a an end of week celebration for our Week 6 Virtual Assembly: Awards NAIDOC Week... Book Week Dress Up Year 5 Eco Warriors International Kindness Day Week 6 Virtual Assembly Friday 13th November @ 2.30pm Meeting link: https://eduvic.webex.com/eduvic/j.php Meeting number: 165 190 7047 Password: surfside

19.01.2022 BYOD Information Night 2021 - Apology Sorry to all of our year 2 families that we missed this date on our calendar. Thank you for setting the time aside and we will be in contact regarding the rescheduling of this date for our 2021 BYOD Information Night. Regards,... Peter Walsh Principal

19.01.2022 Somebody needs a night walk to burn off those carbs!

18.01.2022 Check out this weeks newsletter with all of your updates and a thank you to our Frontline workers. Some wellbeing supports and a little student celebration for good measure. We hope you are having a great week Surfside.

18.01.2022 If your little one is feeling a little anxious this morning with all the change please let them know that I am smiling underneath and that heroes wear masks!!

18.01.2022 Today Year 5 harvested 60 bulbs of Italian striped garlic and a lot of broad beans!

18.01.2022 Week 6 Virtual Assembly @ 2.30pm Good morning Surfside we will be running another live virtual assembly this week with another special guest, some fun planned for week 7, our Junior Awards and we look forward to sharing what has been happening this week at Surfside Primary School: Assembly time - 2.30pm... It is preferred that you access the virtual assembly on your device by downloading the Webex Meetings App and use the following login: Using the Webex App please add the Event Number: 165 901 5281 Event Password: surfside Virtual Assembly Link: https://eduvic.webex.com/eduvic/onstage/g.php

18.01.2022 Welcome to our Surfside Spoonville Community A big thank you to Diana Wright, Layla and Sammy for putting together and planning The Surfside Primary School Spoonville community. We have a few new residents who have moved into Surfside Primary School but we would like to build a whole community. Get creative and pick up a wooden spoon and create your own member of Surfside Spoonville. ... On the weekend or after school hours pop down to the school and join the community - we look forward to seeing your contribution. Our Surfside Spoonville community is located to the left of the school entrance on the way to the Foundation playground - You cant miss us!!! See more

17.01.2022 A link to our latest week 5 newsletter. Full of important information regarding this term. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/OJbdDA5

17.01.2022 ***RUOK day and Friday Walk to school day*** You are invited to walk, ride or scoot past school between 11.30-1 Thursday and Friday on John Dory Drive. You can purchase an RUOK badge or wristband for $2 (correct change only and in an envelope or zip lock bag) and get a Walk to school sticker.... Wed love to see your friendly faces! And dont forget to ask someone today, R U OK?

17.01.2022 We made a mistake. We apologize sincerely to those expecting our virtual BYOD information night to be delivered tonight. We have a scheduling clash between Grade 6 camp & the info night tonight & staff required to deliver the program are unable to do so. We will reschedule this evenings info session ASAP.... Again, our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

16.01.2022 One Sleep!!! Who’s ready to groove?? We can’t wait to welcome The Mik Maks to Surfside to play their crazy good tunes as well as some cool covers on Thursday! A huge thank you to Kingston Ocean Grove for generously donating the event so our students can send off 2020 with a celebration! As much as we’ll miss the Kingston Twilight Christmas Party we’re pretty chuffed they’re bringing the cheer to our students!

15.01.2022 A big thank you to these 3 amazing staff members who were responsible for year 6 camp! You allowed the kids to have one of the best experiences ever! A big thank you to Gill and Kate who assisted throughout the last 4 days! Sleep well guys

15.01.2022 This year we have seen, perhaps more clearly than ever, the true capacity and calibre of our principals as they stepped up to the challenge of leadership through COVID-19; and the real strength of the contribution they bring every day to their respective schools, staff members, students, families and the wider community. We are indebted to them in so many ways so lets acknowledge and thank them for the incredible and valuable work they do, every day and year-round. Give Mr ...Walsh your virtual #high5 here #PrincipalsDay2020

15.01.2022 Welcome back to Remote Learning 2.0! Settle in and stoke the fire on this wintry Wednesday and enjoy the ride - Yee Ha!!

15.01.2022 Surfside check-in! We are at the half way mark of term 3 and everyone has been doing a great job out in remote learning 2.0! We have all had to put a lot on hold recently but post below of something that you and your family are still grateful for during remote learning. Keep smiling Surfside

14.01.2022 Thanks Julie for all of your support for our students, staff and families.

14.01.2022 Monday is school photo day. Who doesn’t love looking back on theirs!

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Jovi who won our Fathers Day Raffle. We hope all of our Dads and special people had a great weekend.

14.01.2022 Conquering the hills!

13.01.2022 ***PIE DRIVE COLLECTION INFO*** Please read carefully Orders are no longer able to be collected from school Pie Drive Pickup details for ALL ORDERS ... Thursday 13th August Rolling Pin Factory Store 17 Marine Pde Ocean Grove 2:30 - 4pm only

12.01.2022 Good morning Surfside, Assembly Time: 2.30pm Please join us as we will be running another live virtual assembly this afternoon with some more special guests, our Senior Awards and we look forward to sharing what has been happening this week at Surfside Primary School.... It is preferred that you access the virtual assembly on your device by downloading the Webex Meetings App and use the following login: Using the Webex App please add the Event Number: 165 812 2702 Event Password: surfside

10.01.2022 Just a short message! We will see our students tomorrow and be in touch with plans moving forward. Take care everyone!

10.01.2022 Week 8 Virtual Assembly Thank you to all of our students and families who have been joining in on our Friday Virtual Assemblies. Thank you to our recent special guests who have all given us a different insight into the world of remote learning. This Friday is CrAzY hAiR dAy so we look forward to seeing some crazy styles out there!... The highlights of our week 8 assembly will be our Junior Awards, celebrating Fathers Day, introducing our Virtual Athletics Challenge, hearing from one of our Education Support staff members as it is ES appreciation week and we look forward to sharing what has been happening this week at Surfside Primary School: Using the Webex App please add the Event Number: 165 166 7822 Event Password: surfside

10.01.2022 A lovely day for a bike ride

09.01.2022 We want to wish all of our Dads and special people in our lives a Virtual Happy Fathers Day. To recognise the amazing work our Dads and special people do especially during challenging times like now shower your dad or special person with gratitude, kindness and plenty of smiles.

09.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day SurfsideHappy Fathers Day Surfside

09.01.2022 You may not be able to pop in to see the Surfside Christmas Windows so we have brought them to you. Our students voted for their most popular window Thank you Mrs Mercer and students for the amazing work.

07.01.2022 Sick of uncertainty??? Sick of Saturday nights in lockdown??? Theres one thing our school community knows for sure! We all know the Surfside Primary Trivia Night is a guaranteed best night ever ... This year its Virtual. Saturday the 19th of September See below for details Call 5256 1411 to pay for your household (or email the form below) We send you the link to log on. Anyone can join in, friends, relatives, neighbours - the more the merrier! So start studying and get ready to enjoy the night. And to get in the mood, post your pics from previous years in the comments!

07.01.2022 Thank to you to all families, staff, and friends of the school who have supported our kitchen garden program this year through the purchase of eggs, seedlings, and garden produce. All funds go directly back into the program, for example this year we have purchased manure, pea straw, and other consumables for the garden. Also - have you planted your tomatoes yet?! Keep an eye out here - we will have heirloom tomato seedlings for sale in the next couple of weeks, as well as a portion of our organically grown garlic crop. Camille Mewett - Kitchen and garden specialist.

07.01.2022 Check out all of the latest news and highlights in our week 9 newsletter. Term 4 Dates R U OK? DAY! Wellbeing supports

07.01.2022 No newsletter or assembly this week! See you online next week - take care and be safe!No newsletter or assembly this week! See you online next week - take care and be safe!

07.01.2022 Here is the latest edition of our newsletter. It has been an action packed couple of weeks at Surfside and this is hot off the press with a year 6 camp update. Have a great weekend Surfside!

06.01.2022 Thanks for the kind words today guys!! And a special shout out from Maverick to Goose (Top Gun reference) Mrs Giggins you do an amazing job! But just remember it is the village together that makes this all work!! Well done on a big week Surfside community - lets do this!!

06.01.2022 No reception over the last few days didn’t allow us to upload any camp updates but better late than never! Our 2020 Year 6 camp was full of sunshine, thrills, spills and plenty of laughs what an amazing experience and thanks to all of our helpers.

06.01.2022 Following todays state government announcements we will communicate all information affecting our Surfside Primary community once we have received clarification from the Department of Education. We will bring this information to you via Compass as soon as we have it available. Stay safe, stay well, stay in touch.

06.01.2022 Next Friday is CrAzY hAiR DaY time to plan and prepare

05.01.2022 Whether youre business up the front, party in the back kind of folk or part of the short back n sides crew we wanna see yo CRAZY!!! Friday is Crazy Hair Day!!! Turn up to your Webex check in showing your most outlandish locks! Share a pic of you terrific tresses below

05.01.2022 The Elf enjoyed a dance party with some Surfside mini elves outside the art room. The Surfside Elf is ready to hang up the big red suit but 1 more day to go. The last clue: If you look down low you must look up high and wonder what you will find in the sky. Can I see the beach and can I see the sand and is it the best view in the land. Bing your smile and your best dance move because Christmas tunes make me want to groove! See you tomorrow Surfside

05.01.2022 With Book Week 2020 postponed, wed like to invite you to celebrate what would normally have been one of the highlights of everyones school year! We know how much the kids love it, we know how much the grown-ups love it, so lets share the joy from past book week costumes right here! Post your genius Book Week costumes here for everyone to enjoy during lockdown 2.0 ... ***please ensure all pics are of your children only***

04.01.2022 Year 4 camp is done and dusted - 5 days, 4 nights, fun activities, muddy clothes, great meals, 20km of walks, bike rides, night walks, 2 discos and plenty of laughs and tears. A big thank you to our year 4 teachers who made the magic happen and an extra special shout out on World Teachers Day. A special thanks also to Gill, Stacey, Kerry, Rachel, Allason, Mrs Giggins and Mrs Patterson for all of their support throughout the week. Also a big shout out to the staff of Coastal Forrest Lodge Iona and Pete who were amazing hosts - can’t wait to see you again next year! Have a great weekend Surfside

04.01.2022 Smiling Mind have released care packs to support students through current times. Mindfulness is an integral aspect to support our mental health and wellbeing.

03.01.2022 To our wonderful Surfside Primary School Community. Over the last 48 hours we have been informed of many, many changes to our day to day life, in an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID19 virus. Changes such as wearing face coverings, restricting our movements, no visitors to our house and not going to restaurants are all things that we all need to get used to for the next six weeksas a minimum. Sundays announcements also included one of the biggest game changers ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Week 5 Surfside PS Virtual Assembly Link: https://eduvic.webex.com/eduvic/onstage/g.php Friday 14th August @ 2.30pm... Meeting Number: 165 859 3233 Password: surfside

03.01.2022 Check out the final newsletter for 2020! Plenty to celebrate in this edition. https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/mMPp41M

02.01.2022 Christmas Raffle Hamper Donations Christmas is not too far away and we are preparing for our annual Christmas raffle fundraiser. For this fundraiser to be a success we rely upon the generous donations of Christmas items for our hampers such as bon bons, gift wrap, novelty toys, short bread, Christmas decorations, etc. ... Each family will been given a book of 10 raffle tickets next Monday, to sell for $2 each. The tickets, money and donations need to be delivered to the office before Monday 14th December. To drop off donations either have your child bring them to us or park out the front, give us a call & we will come & collect from you! Thank you for your support with this fundraiser for our school.

02.01.2022 Our Week 5 assembly award goes to the staff of Surfside Primary School - keep up the great work guys!

02.01.2022 Jordan (year 6) has revamped our school scarecrow, Curly Sue, with a fresh new look for summer!

02.01.2022 Thank you If ever there was a year that our thanks should be shouted from the rooftops, this is the one. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you

01.01.2022 Day 2 of camp with great walks, amazing views and finishing the day with a mud bath! Are we allowed to be having this much fun?