<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>benviolet</title><description>benviolet</description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/news-and-events-blog</link><item><title>150th Celebration</title><description><![CDATA[We are all getting excited about our up and coming 150th celebration. We welcome all interested individuals to come along and celebrate with us on the day.Violet St PS turns 150!! Help celebrate this achievement and the history of our school. We are inviting all past and present students, teachers, staff and parents to join our Anniversary Celebrations at school – Corner Webster and Old Violet St Bendigo.1pm - Opening Ceremony, Welcome to Country, roll call and birthday cake!1:30pm School open<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_3cad81398b264bd3b0e4b28ae7103167.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2017/09/05/150th-Celebration</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2017/09/05/150th-Celebration</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:59:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_3cad81398b264bd3b0e4b28ae7103167.jpg"/><div>We are all getting excited about our up and coming 150th celebration. We welcome all interested individuals to come along and celebrate with us on the day.</div><div>Violet St PS turns 150!! Help celebrate this achievement and the history of our school. We are inviting all past and present students, teachers, staff and parents to join our Anniversary Celebrations at school – Corner Webster and Old Violet St Bendigo.</div><div>1pm - Opening Ceremony, Welcome to Country, roll call and birthday cake!</div><div>1:30pm School open to browse displays and meet old friends. </div><div>Contact: Sharon Frappell at the school office </div><div>Saturday 21st of October</div><div>Celebrations at the school</div><div>Saturday 21st October </div><div>1-5 pm</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome Back</title><description><![CDATA[Happy New Year to all our students, parents, caregivers and wider community. We hope you had a restful break and are looking forward to the start of school on Tuesday 31st of January. There has been plenty going on in our school yard while you have been away and the results are fantastic. The coming week looks to be a hot one so remember to bring your school hat and a drink bottle and we will see you bright and early at 8:45 am.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_c439e9ece5c04333822f8ce6ee4b5d99%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2017/01/27/Welcome-Back</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2017/01/27/Welcome-Back</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:13:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Happy New Year to all our students, parents, caregivers and wider community. We hope you had a restful break and are looking forward to the start of school on Tuesday 31st of January. There has been plenty going on in our school yard while you have been away and the results are fantastic. The coming week looks to be a hot one so remember to bring your school hat and a drink bottle and we will see you bright and early at 8:45 am.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_c439e9ece5c04333822f8ce6ee4b5d99~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Twilight Fair</title><description><![CDATA[We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the Twilight Fair. It was a huge success and a credit to the entire school community. We are now one step closer to upgrading the facilities used as a part of our Kitchen Garden Program. We would also like to acknowledge the businesses who helped to support this event with donations.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_345cf1d8682b4a0fa01aabdb44852fd8%7Emv2.gif"/>]]></description><dc:creator>Jacinta condon</dc:creator><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/10/18/Twilight-Fair</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/10/18/Twilight-Fair</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 03:50:15 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the Twilight Fair. It was a huge success and a credit to the entire school community. We are now one step closer to upgrading the facilities used as a part of our Kitchen Garden Program. We would also like to acknowledge the businesses who helped to support this event with donations.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_345cf1d8682b4a0fa01aabdb44852fd8~mv2.gif"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_cba97432ad484bc3bbeafd6edea4a42c~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a0350113691442fca53f16facf87dfb9~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Just Dance</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/xbA2V874HiQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/09/09/Just-Dance</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/09/09/Just-Dance</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:38:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xbA2V874HiQ"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hot Dog Day</title><description><![CDATA[A big shout out and thank you goes to Baker's Delight at the market place and Bertocchi for the donation of bread rolls and hot dogs for our fundraising day. This helps to put us that much closer to getting the dishwasher we need for our Kitchen Garden Cooking Program. Please remember to support the businesses that support our school.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a46a823594a545519f3218dd09e7c1a9%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_200%2Ch_200/ccd099_a46a823594a545519f3218dd09e7c1a9%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/09/09/Hot-Dog-Day</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/09/09/Hot-Dog-Day</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 00:02:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>A big shout out and thank you goes to Baker's Delight at the market place and Bertocchi for the donation of bread rolls and hot dogs for our fundraising day. This helps to put us that much closer to getting the dishwasher we need for our Kitchen Garden Cooking Program. Please remember to support the businesses that support our school.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a46a823594a545519f3218dd09e7c1a9~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_f5be9110f0944080a2a23ba859099490~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Father's Day Stall Donations</title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to all of the families who donated gifts and the businesses that helped us with items for our Father's Day Stall raffle.These include...<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_6e947035de3b4c7c8d18b92bb70a60d5%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/31/Fathers-Day-Stall-Donations</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/31/Fathers-Day-Stall-Donations</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 01:42:04 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Thanks to all of the families who donated gifts and the businesses that helped us with items for our Father's Day Stall raffle.</div><div>These include... </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_6e947035de3b4c7c8d18b92bb70a60d5~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School Fair 14th October</title><description><![CDATA[Exciting times lie ahead as we prepare for our biannual school fair. There will be plenty of activities for children to enjoy and lots of stalls available for the adults to do a spot of shopping. If you would like more information please contact Jacinta Condon in Room 1.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_38061572c1234ff5a8e816253be30ed1%7Emv2_d_1980_2970_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/23/School-Fair-14th-October</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/23/School-Fair-14th-October</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:01:20 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Exciting times lie ahead as we prepare for our biannual school fair. There will be plenty of activities for children to enjoy and lots of stalls available for the adults to do a spot of shopping. If you would like more information please contact Jacinta Condon in Room 1.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_38061572c1234ff5a8e816253be30ed1~mv2_d_1980_2970_s_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Father's Day Stall</title><description><![CDATA[Our annual father's day Stall will be held on Thursday the 1st of September. In order fro our stall to be a success we are still in need of donations. Thank you to all of the families who have already donated gifts.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_45cf2ab1a6cb426298b2effb384dd585%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/23/Fathers-Day-Stall</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/23/Fathers-Day-Stall</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:44:38 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Our annual father's day Stall will be held on Thursday the 1st of September. In order fro our stall to be a success we are still in need of donations. Thank you to all of the families who have already donated gifts. </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_45cf2ab1a6cb426298b2effb384dd585~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Untitled</title><description><![CDATA[Alliteration Poetry Grade 1/2 PerleyJiving Jed jumps joyfully into Jurassic World driving his jeep eating jelly beans.-JedZac's zebras zanily zig-zag to the zoo.-ZacGrace the goose giggles with the girls gathering green grapes.-GraceHorrible Harry hates hats, he hits hats horribly.-HarryDistinee double dares Darcy to drive dogs dangerously.-DestineeDaring Daniel drives delirious dragons dangerously. Does daring Daniel drive delirious dragons dangerously? If daring Daniel drives delirious dragons<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_3e7a007d50664729a2c8e9af7deb3094%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/15/Untitled</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/08/15/Untitled</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:46:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Alliteration Poetry Grade 1/2 Perley</div><div>Jiving Jed jumps joyfully into Jurassic World driving his jeep eating jelly beans.</div><div>-Jed</div><div>Zac's zebras zanily zig-zag to the zoo.</div><div>-Zac</div><div>Grace the goose giggles with the girls gathering green grapes.</div><div>-Grace</div><div>Horrible Harry hates hats, he hits hats horribly.</div><div>-Harry</div><div>Distinee double dares Darcy to drive dogs dangerously.</div><div>-Destinee</div><div>Daring Daniel drives delirious dragons dangerously. Does daring Daniel drive delirious dragons dangerously? If daring Daniel drives delirious dragons dangerously, where are the delirious dragons dangerously driven?</div><div>-Daniel</div><div>Elliot eats elephants eating egg eyeballs eating elbows enjoying everybody's eyes.</div><div>-Elliot</div><div>Is Isaac invisible in Indonesia? Is he? It's interesting, is he? Is Isaac invisible in Indonesia? Yes he is!</div><div>-Isaac</div><div>Mia mixes muffins magically on the moon and checked her mail for million years and saw minions.</div><div>-Mia</div><div>Tempee's tiger Tia tried to tickle Ted turtle's terrific tired tonsils.</div><div>-Tempee</div><div>Shakaya secretly swims in seven secret seas.</div><div>-Shakaya</div><div>Zach the zebra zips into the zoo zapping a funny zebra named Zoe.</div><div>-Zachary</div><div>Horrible Hardy hops happily holding his hairy hat.</div><div>-Hardy</div><div>Leila's lonely lions like lollies, lolly-pops, lamingtons, limes and leaves at the library.</div><div>-Leila</div><div>Darcy drives dogs in a doughnut dribbling delicious dark dumplings down dragons dungeon.</div><div>-Darcy </div><div>Jaime jumps to Jupiter juggling Jed's jiffy jets jokes.</div><div>-Jaime</div><div>Thomas takes ten toilets to the toilet.</div><div>-Thomas</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_3e7a007d50664729a2c8e9af7deb3094~mv2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Inclusive Schools Grant</title><description><![CDATA[We have been lucky enough to receive a $150 000 Inclusive School Grant. This grant will allow us to develop a sensory play area outside the Prep - 2 building. we are all excited about this new play space. Below is a view of the design by RB Landscapes and some of the play spaces it will contain. You can also download these plans if you click on the following link...PLANS<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_72dee60a891c4ce8aa4d8915abacc665%7Emv2_d_4960_3507_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_627%2Ch_443/ccd099_72dee60a891c4ce8aa4d8915abacc665%7Emv2_d_4960_3507_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/07/19/Inclusive-Schools-Grant</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/07/19/Inclusive-Schools-Grant</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:24:15 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We have been lucky enough to receive a $150 000 Inclusive School Grant. This grant will allow us to develop a sensory play area outside the Prep - 2 building. we are all excited about this new play space. Below is a view of the design by RB Landscapes and some of the play spaces it will contain. You can also download these plans if you click on the following link...</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_72dee60a891c4ce8aa4d8915abacc665~mv2_d_4960_3507_s_4_2.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Education Week 2016</title><description><![CDATA[Education Week Activities & DatesMon16th May - Open Morning - all gradesTues 17th May- Foundation Show Case 8:45 - 10:45 amand Foundation Information Evening 6:00 - 7:00 pmThurs 19th May - Special Person's Day 1:15 - 3:00 pmFri 20th May - Special Assembly all grades presenting 8:45 am Foundation Information Evening Times & DatesTuesday 17th May Foundation Show Case 8:45 - 10:45 amTuesday 17th May Foundation Information evening 6:00 - 7:00 pm Prep Orientation Program DatesTues 22nd November 9:00]]></description><dc:creator>Education Week Activities &amp; Dates 2016</dc:creator><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/04/12/Untitled</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/04/12/Untitled</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:59:32 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Education Week Activities &amp; Dates</div><div>Mon16th May - Open Morning - all grades</div><div>Tues 17th May- Foundation Show Case 8:45 - 10:45 am</div><div>and Foundation Information Evening 6:00 - 7:00 pm</div><div>Thurs 19th May - Special Person's Day 1:15 - 3:00 pm</div><div>Fri 20th May - Special Assembly all grades presenting 8:45 am</div><div>Foundation Information Evening Times &amp; Dates</div><div>Tuesday 17th May Foundation Show Case 8:45 - 10:45 am</div><div>Tuesday 17th May Foundation Information evening 6:00 - 7:00 pm</div><div>Prep Orientation Program Dates</div><div>Tues 22nd November9:00 - 10:00 am</div><div>Tues 29th November9:00 - 10:00 am</div><div>Tues 6th December 9:00 - 10:30 am</div><div>Individual tours can be arranged at any time by contacting the school.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Easter Raffle</title><description><![CDATA[We are on the hunt for Easter Eggs and Easter items such as toy rabbits and baskets for our annual Easter raffle. Any donation that you can make would be greatly appreciated. You can drop your goodies off at the office or simply send them to school with your child to pass on to the classroom teacher. Thank you Fundraising Committee<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_b7eca082997c4f9784e980a5f7d75121.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/02/11/Easter-Raffle</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/02/11/Easter-Raffle</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 05:27:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We are on the hunt for Easter Eggs and Easter items such as toy rabbits and baskets for our annual Easter raffle. Any donation that you can make would be greatly appreciated. You can drop your goodies off at the office or simply send them to school with your child to pass on to the classroom teacher.</div><div>Thank you</div><div>Fundraising Committee</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_b7eca082997c4f9784e980a5f7d75121.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome Back</title><description><![CDATA[Today we welcomed back all past students and some new faces too. We also had the beautiful Prep students arrive and they all had a magnificent day. If you have any pictures that you would like me to add to this blog of your child's first day at school then email them to... condon.jacinta.m.edumail.vic.gov.au Enjoy Friday kids and get some rest because next week is going to be busy with our annual Welcome B.B.Q which starts at 6:00 pm on Thursday the 4/2. Hope to see you all there.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_67eea5d355544b608dd4fbb8cc80b2c8.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/1/28/Welcome-Back</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2016/1/28/Welcome-Back</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:42:14 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Today we welcomed back all past students and some new faces too. We also had the beautiful Prep students arrive and they all had a magnificent day. If you have any pictures that you would like me to add to this blog of your child's first day at school then email them to... condon.jacinta.m.edumail.vic.gov.au </div><div>Enjoy Friday kids and get some rest because next week is going to be busy with our annual Welcome B.B.Q which starts at 6:00 pm on Thursday the 4/2. Hope to see you all there.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_67eea5d355544b608dd4fbb8cc80b2c8.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Carols Evening</title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday the 17th of December we will be holding our annual Christmas Carol evening. Students will be singing some festive tunes and we wil also be selling sausages and drinks. Alternatively families can bring along a picnic tea to enjoy. Please remember to bring along a chair or a picnic rug to sit on and of course a hat. We hope to see you there.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_ca6a832289a3434fa47be14526e35a9a.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/12/08/Carols-Evening</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/12/08/Carols-Evening</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 00:45:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_ca6a832289a3434fa47be14526e35a9a.jpg"/><div>On Thursday the 17th of December we will be holding our annual Christmas Carol evening. Students will be singing some festive tunes and we wil also be selling sausages and drinks. Alternatively families can bring along a picnic tea to enjoy. Please remember to bring along a chair or a picnic rug to sit on and of course a hat.</div><div>We hope to see you there.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Violet Street - Exciting Uniform Change</title><description><![CDATA[Last night at School Council a uniform change was approved- a new summer girl’s dress and a new coloured hat. It is a change from the blue and white checked dress to a special Violet St one – purple and white checks The new dress will have a 12 month calendar year change- over/ transition for the 2016 school year. Please remember that a t-shirt and shorts option remains the same for all students. There is also the OPTION of a new hat colour (Purple of course!) ……students are able to wear either<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_1ec71cd9b4ac4063a770f9620cfb6d29.jpg"/>]]></description><dc:creator>New Uniform</dc:creator><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/10/21/Violet-Street-Exciting-Uniform-Change</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/10/21/Violet-Street-Exciting-Uniform-Change</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 02:04:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_1ec71cd9b4ac4063a770f9620cfb6d29.jpg"/><div>Last night at School Council a uniform change was approved- a new summer girl’s dress and a new coloured hat.</div><div>It is a change from the blue and white checked dress to a special Violet St one – purple and white checks</div><div>The new dress will have a 12 month calendar year change- over/ transition for the 2016 school year.</div><div>Please remember that a t-shirt and shorts option remains the same for all students.</div><div>There is also the OPTION of a new hat colour (Purple of course!) ……students are able to wear either colour.</div><div>The Uniform boutique (our uniform suppliers) will now order the new dresses and hats in stock asap!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Term 4 Swimming Program</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_4a64656acb774e148f6dd4d42fd83f4c.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/10/06/Term-4-Swimming-Program</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/10/06/Term-4-Swimming-Program</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:07:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_4a64656acb774e148f6dd4d42fd83f4c.png"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Last Day of Term 3</title><description><![CDATA[The last day of Term 3 is this Friday, 18/9. School will finish early, at 2pm on Friday and Term 4 will commence on Monday, 5/10.]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Last-Day-of-Term-3</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Last-Day-of-Term-3</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:52:47 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The last day of Term 3 is this Friday, 18/9.</div><div>School will finish early, at 2pm on Friday and Term 4 will commence on Monday, 5/10.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Art Exhibition</title><description><![CDATA[The Violet Street Art Exhibition and Silent Auction will be held this Thursday 17/9 from 6:00 - 7:30pm. A variety of student work will be on display with student buskers throughout the school so please bring some spare change. There will also be a fantastic array of quality items to bid on in our silent auction. Entry is $5 for adults and free for children. Enter through the office foyer to explore and enjoy our temporary art gallery.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a3302bf1cbe4499d8a20a54340e2c681.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Art-Exhibition</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Art-Exhibition</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:44:22 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Violet Street Art Exhibition and Silent Auction will be held this Thursday 17/9 from 6:00 - 7:30pm.</div><div>A variety of student work will be on display with student buskers throughout the school so please bring some spare change.</div><div>There will also be a fantastic array of quality items to bid on in our silent auction.</div><div>Entry is $5 for adults and free for children.</div><div>Enter through the office foyer to explore and enjoy our temporary art gallery.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a3302bf1cbe4499d8a20a54340e2c681.jpg"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Interschool Sport</title><description><![CDATA[Today students from years 3-6 are representing our school at the interschool sport program at the Flora Hill Athletics Track. Good luck to all our athletes and Ms Grant for organising the event!]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Interschool-Sport</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/13/Interschool-Sport</guid><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:28:49 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Today students from years 3-6 are representing our school at the interschool sport program at the Flora Hill Athletics Track.</div><div>Good luck to all our athletes and Ms Grant for organising the event!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Book Parade</title><description><![CDATA[Our book parade dress up was held on Thursday the 10/9 as part of Literacy Week. Thanks to all our parents and special people for organising costumes and making the event a success!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_c4286237c1c44ddb884c7563a7845e58.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/09/Book-Parade</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/09/Book-Parade</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2015 23:18:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_c4286237c1c44ddb884c7563a7845e58.jpg"/><div>Our book parade dress up was held on Thursday the 10/9 as part of Literacy Week.</div><div>Thanks to all our parents and special people for organising costumes and making the event a success!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fathers Day Stall</title><description><![CDATA[The Fathers Day Stall will be held this Thursday, 3/9 A special thanks to all those who have donated items and helped make the event a success!]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/02/Fathers-Day-Stall</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/09/02/Fathers-Day-Stall</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2015 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The Fathers Day Stall will be held this Thursday, 3/9</div><div>A special thanks to all those who have donated items and helped make the event a success!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Footy Colours Day</title><description><![CDATA[Footy Colours Day will be held this Friday, 28/8. Please bring a gold coin donation and dress up in your favourite teams colours!]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/08/27/Footy-Colours-Day</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/08/27/Footy-Colours-Day</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2015 23:12:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Footy Colours Day will be held this Friday, 28/8.</div><div>Please bring a gold coin donation and dress up in your favourite teams colours!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Mother's Day Stall</title><description><![CDATA[Our Mother's Day stall will be held tomorrow on Thursday, May 7th. We have received plenty of fantastic gifts to make our stall a success and we thank all of those who have graciously sent along items to the school. A small raffle will be run on the day. Students will be able to purchase tickets on Thursday and the raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday. Please remember to send your child along with some spending money on this day!]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/05/06/Mothers-Day-Stall</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/05/06/Mothers-Day-Stall</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 06:21:37 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Our Mother's Day stall will be held tomorrow on Thursday, May 7th.</div><div>We have received plenty of fantastic gifts to make our stall a success and we thank all of those who have graciously sent along items to the school.</div><div>A small raffle will be run on the day. Students will be able to purchase tickets on Thursday and the raffle will be drawn at assembly on Friday.</div><div>Please remember to send your child along with some spending money on this day!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Education Week</title><description><![CDATA[Education Week runs from 17th - 23rd of May. Below is a list of activities that will run throughout the week. Monday May 18th Open Morning: 9.00-10.00 AM The community is invited to visit the classrooms or take a tour of the school given by our School Captains. Tuesday, May 19th Foundation Showcase: 9.00 –10.30 AM Foundation information session: 6.00 PM Parents of Foundation students for 2016 are invited to a Show- case and/or Information session to be held in the top building. Wednesday, May<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_465421644050429cb4b1c5a5a63443de.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/04/23/Education-Week</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/04/23/Education-Week</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2015 00:23:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Education Week runs from 17th - 23rd of May.</div><div>Below is a list of activities that will run throughout the week.</div><div>Monday May 18th Open Morning: 9.00-10.00 AM</div><div>The community is invited to visit the classrooms or take a tour of the school given by our School Captains.</div><div>Tuesday, May 19th</div><div>Foundation Showcase: 9.00 –10.30 AM</div><div>Foundation information session: 6.00 PM</div><div>Parents of Foundation students for 2016 are invited to a Show- case and/or Information session to be held in the top building.</div><div>Wednesday, May 20th Pupil Free Day: Staff will be participating in a Maths Professional Development Day.</div><div>Thursday, May 21st</div><div>Special Person’s Day: 1.15-3.00 PM</div><div>Students invite a special friend to join them for lunch and some fun math activities.</div><div>Mr MB’s Class—Community Lunch</div><div>Friday, May 22nd</div><div>‘Celebration’ Assembly: 8.45 AM in the Multi-Purpose room.</div><div>Classes will present activities to celebrate their learning.</div><div>Open Garden:</div><div>Parents/visitors welcome</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Healthy Achievement Program</title><description><![CDATA[Violet Street Primary School is now accredited as part of the Healthy Achievement Program. The Achievement Program is a Healthy Together Victoria initiative. It supports early childhood education and care services, schools and workplaces and workforces to create healthy environments for learning, working and living. More information about the Healthy Achievement Program can be found in the video below.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_519b870f563942d29af4ad9fe300c937.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/03/26/Healthy-Achievement-Program</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/03/26/Healthy-Achievement-Program</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:22:36 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Violet Street Primary School is now accredited as part of the Healthy Achievement Program.</div><div>The Achievement Program is a Healthy Together Victoria initiative. It supports early childhood education and care services, schools and workplaces and workforces to create healthy environments for learning, working and living. </div><div>More information about the Healthy Achievement Program can be found in the video below.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ZGSOsU3w9o"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge</title><description><![CDATA[It's time for students and parents to register for this year's Victroian Premier's Reading Challenge. Shirley Symons will be in charge again this year and will send details home as soon as they are available. If you would prefer to do this yourself you can simply click on the link to get started. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/default.aspx?&Redirect=1]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/03/11/Victorian-Premiers-Reading-Challenge</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/03/11/Victorian-Premiers-Reading-Challenge</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:17:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div> It's time for students and parents to register for this year's Victroian Premier's Reading Challenge. Shirley Symons will be in charge again this year and will send details home as soon as they are available. If you would prefer to do this yourself you can simply click on the link to get started.</div><div><a href="http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/default.aspx?&amp;Redirect=1">http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/events/prc/Pages/default.aspx?&amp;Redirect=1</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shave For A Cure</title><description><![CDATA[Samantha and Jet are putting themselves forward this year to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. They will say goodbye to their lovely locks in order to raise money for this worthy cause. If you would like to help this amazing team please click on the link. PLEASE HELP US<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_195a00ef0a6e41d79d91221f39e0b0c6.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/17/Shave-For-A-Cure</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/17/Shave-For-A-Cure</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 00:34:52 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Samantha and Jet are putting themselves forward this year to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. They will say goodbye to their lovely locks in order to raise money for this worthy cause. If you would like to help this amazing team please click on the link.</div><div><a href="http://myleukaemiafoundation.org.au/MonkeyJetandSuperSamantha">PLEASE HELP US</a></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Let's Get Moving</title><description><![CDATA[This week the students are getting their groove on as a part of the Let's get Moving Program. Everyone, including teachers, are having a great time. Please come along and watch the final performance on the Tiger Turf this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_423568d1070743e2a40d55509c5b019b.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/16/Lets-Get-Moving</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/16/Lets-Get-Moving</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:45:15 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week the students are getting their groove on as a part of the Let's get Moving Program. Everyone, including teachers, are having a great time. Please come along and watch the final performance on the Tiger Turf this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2015 - A Great Start</title><description><![CDATA[We have had a fantastic start to the school year already with students settling in well. The Preps had their first day last week and are enjoying all of the activities on offer. We would like to extend a big Violet Street welcome to any new families and welcome back all the familiar faces for what is turning out to be a fantastic first term.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_d13eca261069476c8c9460393c9d9dee.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/09/2015-A-Great-Start</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2015/02/09/2015-A-Great-Start</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:14:49 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>We have had a fantastic start to the school year already with students settling in well. The Preps had their first day last week and are enjoying all of the activities on offer. We would like to extend a big Violet Street welcome to any new families and welcome back all the familiar faces for what is turning out to be a fantastic first term.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Team China</title><description><![CDATA[All is going well with our overseas visitors and they have settled in well. The school has a link on the Team China website to a blog. Here is a link to the blog.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_509f84ce6f9a4572b61514a79ba0d001.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/10/19/Team-China</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/10/19/Team-China</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>All is going well with our overseas visitors and they have settled in well. The school has a link on the Team China website to a blog. Here is a link to the <a href="http://violetstreettc.global2.vic.edu.au">blog</a>.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School Fair</title><description><![CDATA[On Friday the 17th of October our school held a wonderful Twilight Fair. All of the money raised will now go towards purchasing a new portable projector for the school. We would like to extend a big thankyou to all of the members of the community who attended. It was truly wonderful to see the delighted faces of the children as they bounced on the jumping castle, had their faces painted, petted an alpaca, bobbed for apples and bashed jaffas. There were many helpers and volunteers on hand and we<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_6be0b2f6756c41d9aa0897e22bfbf3a7.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/10/17/School-Fair</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/10/17/School-Fair</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On Friday the 17th of October our school held a wonderful Twilight Fair. All of the money raised will now go towards purchasing a new portable projector for the school. We would like to extend a big thankyou to all of the members of the community who attended. It was truly wonderful to see the delighted faces of the children as they bounced on the jumping castle, had their faces painted, petted an alpaca, bobbed for apples and bashed jaffas. There were many helpers and volunteers on hand and we are very proud of our small community school. Remember it is not too late to buy those last minute raffle tickets for the cubby house; just ask Sharon in the office.</div><div>Thankyou to all who helped to make this event such a huge success.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ice Bucket Challenge</title><description><![CDATA[On the last day of Term 3 some brave teachers, our fearless Principal and one courageous student, Tiarnia Heffernan, took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge. We are proud to say our school was able to raise over $180.00 for ALS research. Click here to see photos of the event taken by the Bendigo Advertiser.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_5c4f73198d9b41ba941fd75ac5cd682b.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/27/Ice-Bucket-Challenge</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/27/Ice-Bucket-Challenge</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On the last day of Term 3 some brave teachers, our fearless Principal and one courageous student, Tiarnia Heffernan, took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge. We are proud to say our school was able to raise over $180.00 for ALS research.</div><div>Click <a href="http://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/2572175/violet-street-ps-ice-bucket-challenge-photos/">here</a> to see photos of the event taken by the Bendigo Advertiser.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>No Helmet No Ride Competition</title><description><![CDATA[Last week Mabh went to the Melbourne Zoo to collect her certificate for coming third in the picture story book grade 4-6 category for the No Helmet No Ride Campaign. Peter won first place in the grade prep- 6 category. We congratulate these students on a job well done.]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/24/No-Helmet-No-Ride-Competition</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/24/No-Helmet-No-Ride-Competition</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Last week Mabh went to the Melbourne Zoo to collect her certificate for coming third in the picture story book grade 4-6 category for the No Helmet No Ride Campaign. Peter won first place in the grade prep- 6 category. We congratulate these students on a job well done.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Harvest Moon Festival</title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday the 6th of September, students from the school gathered at the Chinese Precinct to display their lanterns in the Harvest Moon Festival. Students were asked to create their own lanterns and to compete with other schools. Bendigo Violet Street Primary School was chosen as the winner of the best lantern competition. This means that the school will receive a visit from the spectacular Lion Dancers. Below is a picture of the lovely lanterns made by Lily Perley and Pallas Condon.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_dadd21e340da4f83a71c2a88386d1754.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/06/Harvest-Moon-Festival</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/06/Harvest-Moon-Festival</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On Saturday the 6th of September, students from the school gathered at the Chinese Precinct to display their lanterns in the Harvest Moon Festival. Students were asked to create their own lanterns and to compete with other schools. Bendigo Violet Street Primary School was chosen as the winner of the best lantern competition. This means that the school will receive a visit from the spectacular Lion Dancers.</div><div>Below is a picture of the lovely lanterns made by Lily Perley and Pallas Condon.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reading Olympics</title><description><![CDATA[Throughout Term 3, the students from grades 3-6 participated in the school's annual Reading Olympics. Students were given the task to read at least 1000 pages within a 4 week time frame and were expecetd to complete a detailed book report for each book read. We would like to congratulate all of our medal winners for doing such a fantastic job.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_a387a3c4aea04b8fafc63c3422426435.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/03/Reading-Olympics</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/03/Reading-Olympics</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Throughout Term 3, the students from grades 3-6 participated in the school's annual Reading Olympics. </div><div>Students were given the task to read at least 1000 pages within a 4 week time frame and were expecetd to complete a detailed book report for each book read.</div><div>We would like to congratulate all of our medal winners for doing such a fantastic job.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cooking Program</title><description><![CDATA[At Violet Street Primary School students cook small meals, sweets and more using fresh produce from the garden. The students take it in turns to cook with their teacher in a small group while the rest of their classmates work in the garden. They either cook in the canteen or the staff room. They cook so they will know how to cook later on in their life. The students have a great time so let’s all hope they enjoy their meal! Written By Mabh Torr]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/01/Cooking-Program</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/09/01/Cooking-Program</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>At Violet Street Primary School students cook small meals, sweets and more using fresh produce from the garden. The students take it in turns to cook with their teacher in a small group while the rest of their classmates work in the garden. They either cook in the canteen or the staff room. They cook so they will know how to cook later on in their life. The students have a great time so let’s all hope they enjoy their meal!</div><div>Written By Mabh Torr</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Literacy and Numeracy Week 25th - 29th August</title><description><![CDATA[This week is Literacy and Numeracy week at Bendigo Violet Street. Student's have participated in a "We All Count" activity which involved wearing a number for the day and completing Maths activities in groups. There are also some special Literacy activities planned for Friday afternoon, please join us at 2:30 at your child's classroom to share some books!<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_d70058040b3c4d2d8e5dafbba27c5192.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/08/25/Literacy-and-Numeracy-Week-25th-29th-August</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/08/25/Literacy-and-Numeracy-Week-25th-29th-August</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>This week is Literacy and Numeracy week at Bendigo Violet Street. Student's have participated in a &quot;We All Count&quot; activity which involved wearing a number for the day and completing Maths activities in groups. There are also some special Literacy activities planned for Friday afternoon, please join us at 2:30 at your child's classroom to share some books!</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Parent Club - Healthy Lunchbox</title><description><![CDATA[On Friday the 27th of July the Parents Club met in the staffroom to share and demonstrate ideas for healthy lunchboxes. The food produced was then shared and enjoyed by the students in grades P-2. The next Healthy Lunchbox session will be held on Friday the 12th of September. All parents are welcome to attend and pick up some handy tips for making nutritious and tasty lunchbox snacks.<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ccd099_e6745243ab6d442288038ca12d9f06ab.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/07/27/Parent-Club-Healthy-Lunchbox</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/07/27/Parent-Club-Healthy-Lunchbox</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>On Friday the 27th of July the Parents Club met in the staffroom to share and demonstrate ideas for healthy lunchboxes. The food produced was then shared and enjoyed by the students in grades P-2. </div><div>The next Healthy Lunchbox session will be held on Friday the 12th of September. All parents are welcome to attend and pick up some handy tips for making nutritious and tasty lunchbox snacks.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Assembly</title><description><![CDATA[Every Friday morning students from different grades take turns to host assembly. Awards are handed out and events for the week to come are outlined. Feel free to come along and enjoy our weekly celebrations. When: Friday mornings 8:45 am Where: Multi-Purpose Room The students in Grade 3/4 have worked hard for the past 4 weeks to create picture story books and a short advert to support the No Helmet No Ride Campaign. Click on the Power Point links to take a look at some of these amazing stories<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/KIH0FI2FXZ4/0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/06/08/Assembly</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/06/08/Assembly</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Every Friday morning students from different grades take turns to host assembly. Awards are handed out and events for the week to come are outlined. Feel free to come along and enjoy our weekly celebrations.</div><div>When: Friday mornings 8:45 am</div><div>Where: Multi-Purpose Room</div><div>The students in Grade 3/4 have worked hard for the past 4 weeks to create picture story books and a short advert to support the No Helmet No Ride Campaign. Click on the Power Point links to take a look at some of these amazing stories and watch the advert made by Jesse Turnbull &amp; Jayden McGee.</div><div>The assembly presentation can be viewed .</div><div>Click here to watch some amazing  animations created by students.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIH0FI2FXZ4"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Swimming Program</title><description><![CDATA[Students kicked off this week with the annual swimming program. Here are some articles produced by grade 3/4 students about this event. Violet Street Kids Have a Splash Kids that go to Bendigo Violet Street Primary School have been going to the Eaglehawk swimming pool and learning how to swim. Kids travelled by bus to get to the pool. When they got there they went into the change rooms and got into their bathers. When they were in their bathers they got tested on their swimming ability, then]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/06/03/Swimming-Program</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/06/03/Swimming-Program</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Students kicked off this week with the annual swimming program. Here are some articles produced by grade 3/4 students about this event.</div><div>Violet Street Kids Have a Splash</div><div>Kids that go to Bendigo Violet Street Primary School have been going to the Eaglehawk swimming pool and learning how to swim.</div><div>Kids travelled by bus to get to the pool. When they got there they went into the change rooms and got into their bathers. When they were in their bathers they got tested on their swimming ability, then they were put into four groups.</div><div>The children had a great time learning all about swimming.</div><div>Written by Amy Cornford</div><div>Violet Street Swimming</div><div>At Violet street today children will go to the Eaglehawk swimming pool.The students will be put into groups depending how well they can swim.</div><div>Mrs Condons 3/4 grade will be going with both grade 5/6 grades,the preps will be going with the other two 3/4 grades and the two 1/2 classes will go together.They will travel by bus and the ones that don’t have a note will stay back at school.</div><div>They will swim for two weeks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week. We hope they have a splash.</div><div>Written by Kimberley Simms</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Flip the Flexagon</title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday everyone at Bendigo Violet Street Primary School saw a show and it was called Flip the Flexagon. There were two performers and they were girls and the start is where one person made a flexagon and the other one ate them. It was a comedy and an action show. The children were involved with activities. At the end of the show the performers threw out shapes to the crowd. The performers names were Kate and Elsa. It was a great show and its showing again at the Discovery Centre on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/05/04/Flip-the-Flexagon</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/05/04/Flip-the-Flexagon</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2014 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Yesterday everyone at Bendigo Violet Street Primary School saw a show and it was called Flip the Flexagon.</div><div>There were two performers and they were girls and the start is where one person made a flexagon and the other one ate them. It was a comedy and an action show.</div><div>The children were involved with activities. At the end of the show the performers threw out shapes to the crowd.</div><div>The performers names were Kate and Elsa. It was a great show and its showing again at the Discovery Centre on Saturday.</div><div>Written By Jayden McGee</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>School History</title><description><![CDATA[Grade 3/4 Rinaldi have been busy researching the history of some of Bendigo's finest buildings including our school. This assembly presentation contains some historic photos that show how different the school looked all those years ago!<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/-PN2bHm-FwM/0.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/04/04/School-History</link><guid>https://www.benviolet.vic.edu.au/single-post/2014/04/04/School-History</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Grade 3/4 Rinaldi have been busy researching the history of some of Bendigo's finest buildings including our school. This assembly presentation contains some historic photos that show how different the school looked all those years ago!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PN2bHm-FwM"/></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>