Engagement & Wellbeing

From Diagnosis to OAM: A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective 

The following session may be of interest to families in our school community. Please see the information and flyer for relevant details. 

On Wednesday 19th June 2024 renowned Autistic Self Advocate Daniel Giles O.A.M. (Order of Australia Medal) and his father Daryl Giles will be presenting “From Diagnosis to O.A.M. – A Personal Autism Journey Plus a Siblings Perspective” in Ballarat. There are two sessions to choose from, 11:00 am and 6:30 pm (doors open 30 minutes earlier).

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: Leash Purcell - Leash is Daniel’s sister who presents the valuable siblings insight into how they see their sibling who is Autistic from the aspects of home life, attending the same school and the challenges that presents for a sibling as well as from her perspective as a qualified educator (Masters Degree) who sees both the educators and the families understanding of the journey.

The session will run for approx. 3 hours including question time. Link to purchase tickets:  www.trybooking.com/CQVZZ

Policy Reminder

Every so often it is good to have a reminder around some of our school policies. These can all be found on our website - https://buninyongps.vic.edu.au/key-documents/ 

Personal Property Policy

The Personal Property policy explains Buninyong Primary School’s policy in relation to personal property and to ensure that special or valuable items of personal property are not brought to school.

This policy applies to all school activities, including camps and excursions.  

Buninyong Primary School understands that staff and/or students may sometimes like to bring items of personal property to school. 

The Department of Education and Training does not have insurance for personal property of staff, students and visitors. Buninyong Primary School does not take responsibility for items of personal property that are lost, stolen or damaged at school or during school activities. Damage to personal property brought to school is the responsibility of the owner of that property. 

Buninyong Primary School encourages staff and students not to bring items of value to school, or to obtain appropriate insurance for such items.  

Students bring items of value to school at their own risk. If teachers are aware of students bringing items of value to school, they will be confiscated and stored securely in the teacher’s office or main office until the end of the day, when the items may be collected by the student and/or parent. 

Bunjil Awards

Congratulations to the following students who received a Bunjil Award at last week’s P-2 assembly:

Bunjil awards recognise student achievement and those who display our school values of being respectful, responsible and kind.

Well done! All of our recipients enjoyed a hot chocolate or zooper dooper with Mr. Conlan last Friday.