Billanook Biala

From the Office

Music Bus Lessons 

The Music Bus has opened their term 3 enrolments and are inviting new students to apply. 

Classes offered are: · Ukulele (Prep-y6) · Drums (y1-y6) · Guitar (Y2-y6) · Singing (Prep -y6)

 

 Lessons are:  30 minute duration - once per week * held in the hi tech music classroom on wheels on our site 

 Cost $22 per week ($24 drums) payable by the term on commencement I

f you wish to take part please complete this expression of interest form. 

 

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ee4627a5204c46158e1ab17e7c8069c6

 

 

Scholarships to support students

 

Scholarships are available for eligible students in Grade 4 to Year 11, and for Year 12 students planning to do tertiary studies in 2026.

 

The Department of Education administers a number of scholarships that are available to eligible students who are enrolled in Grade 4 to Year 12 in 2025.

 

Applicants for these scholarships will be evaluated on their:

 

· participation in school activities

· community involvement

· academic achievement.

 

Scholarships are either one-off payments or cover the duration of the student’s course or annual study.

 

Many scholarships also have specific eligibility criteria. 

Applications open on Wednesday 1 October 2025 and close on Monday 2 February 2026.

 

For more information and a list of available scholarships, refer to the Student scholarships for Grade 4 to Year 12 fact sheet.

 

For more information on scholarships and how to apply, refer to Student scholarships.

Late Arrivals and Early Departures

Just a reminder that if your child arrives late to school after 9.00am, they MUST be signed in by a parent/carer on the Compass Kiosk in the office before heading to their classroom. This is essential for their safety and wellbeing and ensures that the school is aware that they have arrived on school property. The Compass Kiosk automatically records your child's time of arrival, updates the class roll and enters an explanation for the late arrival e.g. medical appointment.

 

Similarly, if you need to collect your child early from school between the hours of 9.00am and 3.30pm, they MUST be signed out on the Compass Kiosk in the office prior to collection from the classroom. To minimise disruptions to classrooms and student learning, we ask that you aim to pick up your child at the start or end of recess or lunchtime, if possible. Please also remember to send an email or note in the morning, so your child's teacher can make sure they are packed up and ready to go when you arrive. If a friend or other person will be collecting your child, you must notify the school. Photo Identification may be required if the person is not known to staff.

Working With Children Checks for Volunteers 

A reminder that ALL adults undertaking any voluntary work at Billanook PS require a current Victorian Government Working With Children Check (WWCC). This includes anyone helping with the Kitchen Garden Program, classroom activities, excursions, sports days, school camps, Parent's Club activities, After School Basketball etc. 

 

Holding a Police Check is not enough. WWCC is ongoing monitoring of the criminal records of those who hold a WWCC Card. Since the 30th June 2008 it is compulsory for all volunteers to provide a current WWCC.

 

To obtain a Working With Children Check you must now apply online at https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/

 

To complete the application form you must have:

  • an email address, so you can contacted
  • the address of every place you have lived in the last 5 years in Australia
  • the name, postal address and phone number in Australia for each organisation you will be doing paid or volunteer child-related work for
  • a printer that will print a legible copy of the Application summary.

After filling in the online form, finalise your application at a  participating Australia Post retail outlet, by presenting your application summary, proof of identity documents and a      passport quality photo. Employee WWC Check applicants need to also pay a fee. Fees are non-refundable. 

Can’t make it to Billanook for the Monday afternoon assembly? 

 

A reminder that our assemblies are LIVE STREAMED for everyone to watch from home or work!

 

Parents and grandparents can tune in online to see our amazing Billanook kids in action using the link below:

 

Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm

Day: Mondays