Sun Smart Starts with a Hat

Spring is here, and with rising UV levels, it's important to remember to send students to school with their hats to stay sun-safe

Footy Colours Day

Father's Day Breakfast

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the wonderful dads who joined us for our Father’s Day Breakfast. It was fantastic to see so many of you come together to celebrate this special occasion with your children.

A special shoutout also goes to our dedicated staff who worked hard behind the scenes to make the morning run smoothly, ensuring everyone was well-fed and ready for a day of learning. Your efforts made the event a huge success, and the smiles on the students’ faces said it all!

We hope you enjoyed the morning as much as we did, and we look forward to more events where we can celebrate the important people in our students' lives. Thank you again for your ongoing support!

Fun and Fitness with Kelly Sports!

This term, our students have been enjoying the Kelly Sports program, learning new skills while staying active and having fun. From teamwork to improving coordination and balance, the sessions have been a big hit!

It’s been great to see students grow in confidence and ability each week, all while keeping fit and building resilience. A big thank you to Kelly Sports for delivering such an energetic and enjoyable program!

A Special Visit from Turtles Australia

We were thrilled to welcome Graham from Turtles Australia, who visited our school to deliver a brand-new sunbaking platform for our beloved pet turtle, Harry. Graham also spent time teaching students all about turtles and how they can help track them using the TurtleSAT app.

As an extra treat, he brought along seven wonderful turtles, giving students the chance to hold and play with these amazing creatures.

Be sure to stop by and see Harry’s exciting new renovations.

Spring Sports Day Success!

Today, our senior students participated in the Spring Sports event alongside Marong, St. Mary's, Lockwood, and Lockwood South. The day was a great success, filled with teamwork, fun, and friendly competition.

A big thank you to Bridgewater Recreation Reserve for hosting the event and to Leah Bailey for her help in organising the day.

Well done to all the students for their fantastic effort and sportsmanship!

Exciting Camp Ahead – Forms Due Soon!

Our upcoming camp is just around the corner, and we can't wait for the fun and adventure ahead!

If you haven’t returned your camp medical and consent forms yet, please do so as soon as possible. This will help us plan and ensure we meet all students' needs, making it a fantastic experience for everyone.

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable camp!

School Saver Bonus 2025

Dear parents and carers,

In Term 4, 2024, families with a child enrolled in a government school from Prep to Year 12 in 2025 will receive the one-off $400 School Saving Bonus.

The $400 School Saving Bonus provides families with support for education-related costs, such as school activities and/or school uniforms and textbooks.

The School Saving Bonus is not available for full-fee international students, home schooled students, TAFE students and students attending kindergarten in 2025.

Actions for parents and carers

Before 18 October 2024, the Department of Education is asking parents and carers to:

Complete enrolment: If your child, or children are changing government school for Term 1 2025, or starting Prep or Year 7 in 2025. For more information, read about Enrolling in School.
Check your contact information: Ensure your email address and phone number is up to date with us. You can check this information by contacting us directly.

We need to ensure your contact information is up to date as the Department of Education will email you twice:

in October, to verify your email address
in November, with your $400 School Saving Bonus and access to an online system.

Please check your junk mail regularly to make sure you do not miss an important email.

To learn more about the School Saving Bonus, download the School Saving Bonus Information sheet for government school parents and carers or visit vic.gov.au/school-saving-bonus.

2024 Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey

WE WANT OUR PARENTS / CAREGIVERS / GUARDIANS TO TELL US WHAT THEY THINK!

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.

Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey has been extended and will now close online at the end of Term 3, Friday 20 September

All families are invited to participate in the survey.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

Please speak to myself of Miss Deane if you would like more information.

To complete the survey follow the link below:

https://www.orima.com.au/parent

Our School's pin is: 928043

Bridgewater on Loddon Primary School

Respect, Excellence and Relationships

Issue 8 · 06 Sep 2024

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