Principal's Report
Welcome back to Term Four! I simply cannot believe that we are already into fourth term.
I hope everyone had a chance to unwind and rejuvenate over the holidays. It has already been a big start to this term with a lot happening around the school and of course a fun start to the term with the weather the way it has been! We were also very lucky to receive a visit from the Area Director, North Eastern Region Victoria Mark Flack this week who was incredibly impressed by the school and the learning he observed.
Please keep your eye on Compass to be up to date with all news from the school and changes as they occur and on top of all the wonderful things happening around the school.
STUDENT FREE DAY
A reminder as previously communicated we have student free day coming up on Monday 31st October. Teachers will be utilising this day to make final preparations for student reporting and the upcoming term ahead to ensure that students are well supported. The day will also provide an opportunity for them to work on student reporting for Semester Two and ensure that we are positioned well to provide and support all learners. TheirCare will be offering a program on this day and will communicate this through to families shortly.
NEW AUSTRALIAN FLAG
A big thanks to the Australian Government and Senator Raff Ciccone for delivery of a new Australian flag to fly proudly out near The Patch. It was a great opportunity for the captains to hear more about the Senators role, parliament and we now have a wonderful new flag for the school to fly.
STUDENTS LEAVING BPS
As much as this would sadden us, we know that many families might have a change in circumstances in 2023. To support our forward planning, we would really appreciate knowledge of any student/s that might be leaving BPS at the end of 2022. This does not include our Year 6 students, who we know will be graduating. Please email the school office on blackburn.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au to inform us.
BAREFOOT BOWLS
Please find attached the flyer for our upcoming Fathering Project event. Looking forward to seeing children, fathers and father-like figures getting together and celebrating with a bit of fun and getting our BPS community together.
Barefoot Bowls @ Blackburn Bowls Club
$30 per family
Sunday 23rd October 2022
12.30pm-4.30pm
BBQ lunch and soft drinks included
Tickets can be purchased now via Compasstix: https://compasstix.com/e/zv020z2vl8
2023 STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Our Year 5/6 team are currently working on the selection process for our 2023 Student Leadership positions. We are encouraging all Year 5 students to apply for these positions of responsibility. In 2023 we are looking for students to display a desire to represent our school as an overall leader, displaying the range of leadership characteristics, role-modelling and encompassing our school values. As part of this process our 26 Student Leaders will be selected to represent all students, hearing student and staff voice as part of the process. Roles of responsibility will then be allocated to 26 students based on the above criteria, allowing them to lead our school in each of the associated areas. Year 5 students who wish to nominate themselves for a leadership position will receive further details about this process from their classroom teacher.
CYBERSAFETY PROJECT - UPCOMING PARENT WEBINARS
I thought our school’s families might be interested in this! Cyber Safety Project are running free webinars for families over the coming months. Some timely topics, including cyber security for families and online gaming.
They are designed for the whole family to join in together, with kids involved too.
https://cybersafetyproject.com.au/events/
HATS AND DRINK BOTTLES
With the warm weather about to start, it is vital that all students wear their school, SunSmart hat when outside. Students who do not have a hat will be asked to sit in the shade, under the amphitheatre. Students should also be drinking water regularly and taking breaks from play if they are getting too hot.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENT EVENTS
For any of our future students we invite you to come and join us for one of our upcoming sessions. Please contact the office to make a booking.
