A Message from Keir and Emma
“We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the first people to dream, create, wonder, dance, play and learn on this breathtaking land. This land was cared for and respected for tens of thousands of years. The First Nations people lived in companionship with the animals and the life on this land. We acknowledge that this is stolen land and we pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.”
Rayma Atkinson (2023 Suzanne Peterson Award Recipient)
Seesaw
Unfortunately BNWPS is no longer able to use the Seesaw platform to share student learning and experiences. We are aware that some classes have been actively engaged with Seesaw, and that many classes have not. Our leadership team will be exploring other methods of sharing student work throughout the year, and we will keep families informed when we have made a decision about which platform suits BNWPS best.
Foundation 2026
There are many families in our community who have children that will be starting school at BNWPS in 2026. We are now taking enrolments, and would love to chat to families about what their plans are. If this applies to your family, or anyone that you know, please give our office a call to organise a tour with some of our senior students and a chat with Keir or Emma.
Kinder Story Time
Every Tuesday at 10am, staff from BNWPS will be offering a story time in the library for any children aged 3-5. Together, we will have fun reading a new book, take part in a fun activity and have time to borrow and return books. We would love to see lots of our community members there!
Mabo Day
As we enter the final days of National Reconciliation Week, we encourage families to take time tomorrow—Tuesday June 3rd—to mark Mabo Day, a significant date that commemorates Eddie Mabo’s courageous fight for land rights and the legal recognition of Indigenous ownership of Country. His efforts led to the historic 1992 High Court decision that overturned the legal fiction of terra nullius (land legally deemed by Britain as 'unoccupied' or 'unowned'), recognised the native title rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and acknowledged that they lived in so-called 'Australia' before colonial land ownership. This connects meaningfully with our current Inquiry theme, which explores the stories of people and places around us—inviting students to consider the deep histories, cultures, and connections First Nations peoples have with Country and place. We encourage families to take time tomorrow to learn about Mabo Day together and explore Torres Strait Islander culture, which, like the many Aboriginal cultures that exist, are rich in their own languages, stories, and traditions. Below are some resources you can use with your children:
- ABC Behind the News, Mabo Day: a short 4 minute video explaining Mabo Day.
- Squiz Kids Radio on Youtube, The Importance of Mabo Day and the Governor General joins Squiz Kids: A 10 minute radio program explaining Mabo Day and that everyone can make a difference.
- Wiggles on Youtube, Tabu Nabu Style with Christina Anu: Learn Torres Strait Islander song, Tabu Nabu!