COVID-19 update

At Silverton, we are following the guidelines provided by the Department of Education and Training regarding the Coronavirus.


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GRAND CHAMPIONS - FUSE Cup Online Tournament

On Friday the 20th of March, three Silverton students dominated the FUSE Cup online tournament against 3 other schools in Victoria. Click on the link below to hear more about what went down! Read More

NAPLAN Cancelled

The Department of Education has notified us that NAPLAN 2020 will be cancelled.
Please see the communique here

Vacation Care

Vacation Care is still running these holidays. Excursions have been cancelled, but new Incursions have been booked. Click here for full details.

Notice from CommBank School Banking

The health, safety and wellbeing of our communities and our people is our first priority. Due to the rapidly developing situation with coronavirus, School Banking has been temporarily paused from 20 March 2020 until the start of Term 2. Please don’t bring your deposit book with your weekly banking into school and we will notify you when banking will recommence.

Harmony Day

On House day some of our Captains planned activities for us all to do for the entire day. We worked in our specific house colours. We did some sport outside, a scavenger hunt, some Harmony Day activities and a wellbeing activity about strengths.

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Anxiety around Covid-19

For any children (or parents!) who are feeling anxious in response to the talk and media coverage about Covid-19 (corona virus), Beyond Blue have provided some great advice around maintaining positive mental health at this time. Link included in article. Read More

Silverton at the Division Swimming Trials

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Book Fair

Our annual BOOK FAIR is on Monday 16th to Thursday 19th March before and after school.
It will also be open during Open Night, Tuesday 17th 5-7pm.

School Council Vacancies 2020

Parents who may be thinking of nominating for the vacant positions can obtain a nomination form from the office. Nominations must be received by 4pm 19 February 2020.

School Council meetings are held on Monday evenings, starting at 7.00pm and are usually finished by 8.30pm the latest.

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Healthy Rubbish Free Lunches

At Silverton, the health of our students and environment are both very important to us, which is why we would like students to bring healthy rubbish-free lunches (nude food) to school. Read More

I Sea I Care Marine Ambassador Excursion

Two of our Marine Ambassadors have written an article about their first excursion for the I Sea I Care Marine Ambassador Program. Read More

Working Bee

A big THANK YOU to the 13 people that helped at our Working Bee. Read More

Autonomous Vehicle Challenge - 2020 Formula 1 Grand Prix

As part of the Autonomous Vehicle Challenge, two Grade 6 students were given the opportunity to present their pitch idea in front of expert judges on Day 1 at the Australian 2020 Formula 1 Grand Prix. These Silverton students were chosen alongside 4 other schools in all of Victoria! Click on the link below to discover more about their exciting experience! Read More

2019 Grade 5 and 6 STEM Showcase

Come watch what the 2019 Grade 5 and 6 students did in STEM by clicking on the link below! Read More

Grade 6 Camp

Our Grade 6 students are currently enjoying Camp Kookaburra.
They have been rock climbing, absailing, on the zip line and today have been to a gold mine and museum.
They are due to arrive home about 2:30pm on Friday. Read More

Haven’t had your child’s eyes tested in a while? 

According to the Optometry Association of Australia, every person should get their eyes checked at least once every two years.

Full eye tests will be conducted at Silverton Primary School and be covered by Medicare.

 

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“What did you do at school today?”

Great questions to ask your child instead of “What did you do at school today?”

• Tell me about something you did well today?
• Tell me something nice you said to someone today?
• What was your favourite thing about today?
• How did you help a friend today?

Future of WJ Turner Reserve

Our School oval is the WJ Turner Reserve. The council have out out a survey asking for the community to contribute ideas to the new Master Plan. 
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Second Hand Uniform Sale

Monday 16th March we are holding a Second Hand Uniform Sale straight after assembly at 9am and after school.
Gold coin donation - cash only