Principal's Report
Hello BRPS Community,
Harmony Week
Thank you to Wellbeing Leader, Davina Dibbs, and the Student Wellbeing Team who organised a wonderful week of events and activities to celebrate Harmony Week. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of respecting each other and our differences. It is a week of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home – from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world.
Starting with a sea of orange at Monday morning's assembly and continuing with circle time discussions and whole-school homework activities the week was a great success. Please see the Wellbeing page for further reports.
Student Free Days
Curriculum Days
We have two remaining curriculum days this year, both of which will be student-free. They are taking place on:
- Monday 24th April - This is the first day of Term 2 and is followed by the ANZAC Day Public Holiday on Tuesday 25th April. The first day of Term 2 for students will therefore be Wednesday 26th April.
- Monday 6th November - The day before the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Teacher Professional Practice Days - What are the professional practice days?
The Victorian Government Schools Agreement 2022 provides teachers with three professional practice days in 2022, two professional practice days in 2023 and one professional practice day in 2024 and beyond.
What this means for your child…
On Friday 2nd June all BRPS teachers will be provided with release from their scheduled duties (all duties which would have been otherwise scheduled, including teaching) to focus on the improved delivery of high-quality teaching and learning. Your child will not be required at school on this day.
In the second semester (Term 3 & 4) your child’s teacher will spend one day (total) further developing their skills in areas that are aligned with the school priorities. Your child will have a CRT on this day. Whilst these days are not student-free, BRPS teachers typically take these days in year-level teams to work collaboratively.
Congratulations
Congratulations to two of our teachers, Matt Berry and Cal Byrnes, who recently celebrated their weddings in March.
On Saturday 4th March on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Cal married his wife Grace. Surrounded by their nearest and dearest friends and family, it truly was a magnificent occasion for them both.
Cassie and Matt were married at Wandin Park Estate in the Yarra Valley on the 4th of March. It was a slightly windy and warm Autumn day, but was perfect, surrounded by family and friends under the tipi who thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and gelato on offer.
2024 Foundation Enrolments
Our 2024 Foundation Information night will be held in the first week of Term 2, on Wednesday 27th April. School Tours will take place weekly from Weeks 1-5. If you are aware of any families that are seeking a school for next year please direct them to our website for information about these events and the enrolment process. Sibling enrolments for Foundation 2024 will open on Monday 24th April.
Term One Community Events
Welcome Picnic & Running Colour
We hope to see as many families as possible on the oval this afternoon for our first community event of the year - the Welcome Picnic and Running Colour! We've already put in an order for fabulous weather and now we just need everyone to join us and have some FUN.
Easter Hat Parade
We're also looking forward to finishing off a successful Term 1 with our world-famous 'Easter Hat Parade' on Thursday 6th April at 9.15am.
Thursday 6th April is the final day of Term 1 and we will finish with a 2.30pm dismissal.
I hope you have a wonderful fortnight.
Sam Tyndall
PRINCIPAL