Bimbadeen Heights P.S.

5011
Hayrick Lane “Reaching for the Heights” Phone: 9726-9989
Mooroolbark 3138 Fax: 9726-5510
June 7th 2019

YEAR 6 TERM 3 ACTIVITIES

Dear Parents,

Term 3 is another busy term and we have incorporated all of the excursion/incursion
information on one form for your convenience. The following activities require
permission and are covered by the excursion levy. FORM AND PAYMENT IS DUE
BY FRIDAY 19th JULY

SILLY SCIENCE
The first incursion, Silly Science, involves our students working in small groups to
complete a number of exciting science experiments. Students will be encouraged to
make predictions, hypothesis and record their findings.

When: WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY

Cost: $11 (this activity is covered by the excursion levy)

EDINBURGH COLLEGE TRANSITION VISIT

Our integrated focus this term is on Science. We have been invited to participate in
some Science rotations run at Edinburgh College. They are arranging bus
transportation at no cost to us. 6MR and half of 6JG will go on Wednesday 14th August
while 6ML and the second half of 6JG will be going on Wednesday 21st August.

When: WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST OR WEDNESDAY 21ST AUGUST

Cost: FREE

TINKERING
The second Science incursion, Tinkering, is devised to get students thinking about
how things around us work through experimentation and exploration.

When: WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST

Cost: $11 (this activity is covered by the excursion levy)

SUMMER INTERSCHOOL SPORT

Year 6 students will participate in the Inter School Sports Summer Competition. Our
students will be preparing during sport and PE sessions ready to compete in a round
robin competition against schools from our district.

When: THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

Time: Depart Bimbadeen at 9am and return approximately 3pm
Cost: $8 (this activity is covered by the excursion levy)
Bring along: Own bag with snack, lunch and water bottle along with any specific
equipment required for individual sport.
Uniform: Sports uniform
Locations: Volleystars – Billanook PS
Softball – Lilydale High School
Kanga 10’s Cricket – Mooroolbark East PS
Rounders – Bimbadeen Heights PS

LIFE EDUCATION VAN

Life Education has been visiting our school for many years and is always a highlight of
the children’s year, and helps to facilitate the development of the life skills in students
to prevent and minimise the harm of drug misuse.

Lessons are always age appropriate and the children will be covering a wide range of
drug and health related topics, ranging from the human body and how it works,
healthy eating and nutrition, medicines and drugs, bullying, resilience and social
skills. Healthy Harold, the much loved Life Education giraffe mascot is always a much
anticipated element of the Life Education visit. The sessions are always fun,
interactive and really extend and develop the children’s understanding of the topics
covered.

As a charity, Life Education relies heavily on the generosity of local organisations to

keep its fleet of mobile classrooms on the road delivering positive health and life
messages to over 200,000 children in Victoria alone.

When: TUESDAY 10TH – WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Cost: $10 which covers 50% of the actual cost. (this activity is covered by the
excursion levy)

CIRCUS DRESS REHEARSAL

To prepare the students for their performance of ‘Under the Big Top’, we will be having
a full day dress rehearsal.

When: Monday 16th September

Time: 8:45am for a 9am departure. Returning at 3pm.
Cost: FREE
Where: Karralyka Theatre, Mines Road, Ringwood East

PUBLICITY CONSENT - As the dress rehearsal and the two night performances will
be videoed, a publicity consent form is required to be signed by Parents.

REQUIREMENTS - All children will need to bring - a snack, lunch, drink and jacket.
There is no facility for buying lunch at the theatre.

COSTUMES - Most children will come dressed in costume to the theatre. However those
children changing at the theatre will require a named bag to put clothes in.

MAKE-UP - On the dress rehearsal day and the actual performance nights, we ask that
the students do not wear make-up as their stage make-up will be applied back stage
before the performances.

Parents are most welcome to attend any of these activities. Just let the class teacher
know beforehand if you plan to attend. Space on the bus may be limited so you may
need to make your own way there.

Thank you
Year 6 Teachers
 YEAR 6 – TERM 3 ACTIVITIES
I give permission for my child __________________________ of Grade ________ to

attend the Silly Science Incursion held on Wednesday 31st July, costing $11

attend Edinburgh College transition visit either on Wednesday 14th or

Wednesday 21st August, no costing

attend the Tinkering Incursion held on Wednesday 28th August, costing $11

attend Summer Interschool Sports on Thursday 5th September, costing $8

attend the Life Education Van between Tuesday 10th – Wednesday 18th
September, costing $10

attend the Circus Dress Rehearsal on Monday 16th September, no costing

CONTACT DETAILS

Emergency Contact 1: Name _______________________ Ph. No.______________

Emergency Contact 2: Name _______________________ Ph. No.______________

Medical Problems:_____________________________________________________

Signature:_________________ (Parent / Guardian) DATE: ___/___/___

PAYMENT METHODS

I pay the excursion levy which will cover: Silly Science, Tinkering, Interschool
Sport and Life Ed

I enclose $40 for Silly Science, Tinkering, Interschool Sport and Life Ed

I have paid by direct deposit. My reference number is: _________________

Bendigo Bank Mooroolbark, BSB: 633 000 Account Number: 151 885 282

SIGNATURE:_________________ (Parent / Guardian) DATE: ___/___/___