Hello, from Carolyn.

Hello everyone, 

Bridget Finch, our music teacher, has been working with some of our students to write school songs that reflect our school values of respect, responsibility and kindness. Make sure you have a listen to their beautiful song about kindness, there is a link on this week's Music newsletter page.

Enrolments for 2026.

Yes, we are at that time of the year already when I have the pleasure of taking potential new families on school tours and taking enrolment enquiries for 2026. If you have a child starting in Foundation with us next year, please get in touch to collect an enrolment form. If you know of a family that is considering our school, ask them to get in touch with us to arrange a tour.

Lifesaving gift for our school community.

We recently recieved a donation of a defibrillator from two local health champions.

The device was delivered through a community partnership between Bendigo Primary Care Centre and Defib For Life, a national not-for-profit that has spent 15 years campaigning to make defibrillators more accessible.

The donation came about after the Primary Care Centre upgraded its own unit and approached Defib For Life to ask if any local schools were in need. Violet Street was top of the list. 

We are so very grateful to Bendigo Primary Care Centre and Defib For Life for this generous donation. Having a defibrillator on-site adds another layer of care for our students, staff, families and visitors and shows the strength of our local partnerships.

“This is what I love about Defib For Life,” said Callum Wright, General Manager of Bendigo Primary Care Centre. 

“Many people would think supplying the defib is enough, but this shows what happens when people go above and beyond to make our schools and communities safer.”

The donation is especially poignant for Defib For Life’s founder, Andrew White. Just days before the Violet Street delivery, a life was saved using a defibrillator at Rupertswood Football Netball Club – the very same club, and on the very same day, that a fatal incident occurred 15 years ago and sparked the organisation’s founding.

“We don’t just drop off a device and walk away,” Andrew said. 

“We stay involved because we know every second counts, and we want people to feel confident using these life-saving machines when the unthinkable happens.”

Add this date to your calendars!

In Term 3, we have a student free day on Thursday 21 August.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

warm regards,

Carolyn.

School banking details.

Westpac.

Bendigo Violet Street Primary

BSB: 033-688

Account number: 93-1292

Payment reference: use your surname and fees.