Ben Venews

Deputy Principal's Message

It is hard to believe that we are already coming to the final weeks of Term 1. We have many events still to come over the next fortnight with school photos this week along with PSSA games and trials continuing and our Cross Country Carnival, which will be held in Week 11. 

School Photos

School photos will be held this week on Wednesday 3 and Friday 5 April. Students are asked to please wear full school uniform on their scheduled photo day. Please see the timetables below:

 

Behaviour Code for Students

NSW public schools are committed to providing safe, supportive, and responsive learning environments for everyone. We teach and model the inclusive and safe behaviours we value in our students. Promoting the inclusion, learning, wellbeing, and safety of all students is a high priority for Ben Venue and the NSW Department of Education. 

 

In NSW public schools students are expected, to the best of their ability, to:

  • show respect to other students, their teachers and school staff and community members
  • follow school and class rules and follow the directions of their teachers
  • strive for the highest standards in learning
  • act in a courteous and respectful way that makes all members of the school community feel valued, included and supported
  • resolve conflict respectfully, calmly and fairly
  • meet the school’s agreed uniform policy or dress code
  • attend school every day (unless legally excused)
  • respect all property
  • be safe and not be violent or bring weapons, illegal drugs, alcohol, vapes, e-cigarettes or tobacco into our schools
  • not bully, harass, intimidate, or discriminate against anyone in our schools.

Schools take action in response to behaviour that is detrimental to self or others or to the achievement of high-quality teaching and learning.

 

All students have a right to:

  • safety at school
  • access and fully participate in their learning
  • be treated with respect by other students, teachers and school staff
  • express their views, set goals and self-advocate.

Ben Venue implements teaching and learning approaches to support the development of skills needed by students to meet our, and the Department of Education's, high standards for respectful, safe and engaged behaviour. 

 

To meet the expectations set out above, students in NSW public schools, to the best of their ability, should adhere to the Behaviour Code for Students, which incorporates the following principles:

 

Respect

  • Treat one another with dignity.
  • Communicate and behave courteously.
  • Act and work cooperatively with other students, teachers, and school staff.
  • Develop positive and respectful relationships.
  • Value the interests, ability and culture of others.
  • Respect the learning needs of other students.
  • Dress appropriately by wearing the agreed school uniform or dress code.
  • Take care with school property and the property of staff and other students.

Safety

  • Model and follow school and class rules and expectations around behaviour and conduct.
  • Negotiate and resolve conflict.
  • Be aware of and take responsibility for how their behaviour and actions impact others.
  • Care for self and others.
  • Be safe and help others to make safe choices that do not hurt themselves or others.

Engagement

  • Arrive at school and class on time.
  • Be prepared for every lesson.
  • Actively participate in learning.
  • Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning.

For further information on the Department of Education's behaviour code for students, please refer to the Behaviour Code for Students document.

Year 6 to 7 - enrol online reminder

Please be reminded that the Year 6 to 7 transition and enrolment process must be completed no later than this Thursday 4 April. 

 

Please note that a form for all 2024 Year 6 students must be completed, regardless of whether they are attending a public or independent school in 2025. Students attending a NSW public school in 2025 are required to complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form. If your child does not require a placement in a government high school next year, please complete the Placement Not Required (PNR) form. 

 

If you are unsure whether your child will be attending a NSW Government school, please complete an EOI form and follow up with us once a decision has been made. 

 

Lana Howlett

Deputy Principal