Message from Bev and Kim
Murphy, Ken and Daniel
We have loved the opportunity to connect with our community over the past two weeks through wonderful events like our PA Mother’s Day Lunch and Classroom celebrations. Check out BBPS Life for more.
Victorian Budget 2026/27
As shared last week, we are also incredibly excited to celebrate the recent State Budget announcement confirming funding support for future building works at BBPS. Over the coming months, we will begin working closely with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) as planning and consultation processes commence.
To prepare for the upgrade, we will complete an Asset Management Plan to outline our priorities for building works that aligns with our plan for the future - ensuring students have access to educational facilities that prepare them to thrive in the 21st century.
Later in the year, during phase 2, we will develop a more detailed master plan/spatial analysis to confirm broader site and project requirements.
We would like to acknowledge the important role our School Council Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee will play throughout this process, helping represent the voice of our community in consultation and planning discussions. As we begin this exciting journey, we want to hear from our parents, carers and locals about what you’d like to see in your future school.
Please take a few moments to complete the survey linked below, which will help inform early conversations and priorities as we move into the first phase of planning.
General Maintenance - in addition to planning for future building projects, general maintenance continues to be a priority across our school so our children can access safe learning and play spaces. Recent ongoing works include:
*Touch up painting internally in the main building
*CLC toilet refurbishing
*Installation of new storm water inspection pit
*Roof gutter cleaning and monthly garden maintenance
*Cleaning audit and feedback provided to improve daily cleaning processes
*Waiting for external trade services to complete maintenance on play equipment, currently not in use.
Child safety
BBPS is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe.
We are also committed to continuous improvement of our child safety framework. We are currently reviewing our child safety policies and practices. Please find our recently revised policies on our school website https://www.brightonbeachps.vic.edu.au/child-safe :
- Child Safety Policy
- Child abuse (including grooming) – identification and response (previously known as the Child safety responding and reporting obligations (including mandatory reporting policy), and
- Child Safety Code of Conduct, which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviours for all staff and volunteers at our school.
Our students and families are important partners in this process. We welcome your feedback or ideas on ways we can improve our approach. If you have any suggestions or feedback re our current policies, please contact Kim Ancrum via the administration office.
Annual Report
Our 2025 Annual Report has been finalised and approved. We invite you to take the time to have a look - this is a document that celebrates the achievements of last year, 2025.