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Principal's Report Semester 1 Reports, EARLY FINISH FRIDAY, Long term impact of The Resilience Project, NCCD, 2026 Enrolments

Key Dates June, July, August, September, Upcoming Student Free Days, Term Dates 2025

From the Office Office Opening Hours, Late Arrivals & Partial Day Absences, Compass , Compass Calendar, BPS is a Nut Free School, Lunch Orders, PERSONAL GOODS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL AT OWNER’S RISK

Parent Contributions 2025

Important School Council News

Maths Fun Family Maths Challenge, Maths Fun Day

Art

Classroom News Foundation

L.O.T.E. - Mandarin Chinese Dance Group , Open Night - Thursday 22nd May 2025, F-6 Mandarin Classroom

Science at BPS

Classroom NewsGrade 1 & 2

Physical Education Sports Shorts Banner Photo

Physical Education Sports Shorts Closing in on our half way point!, BPS Grade 5/ 6 Sport - Winter Round Robin, BPS District, Division and Regional Cross Country!, BPS Netball Teams, BPS Sporting dates for Term 3

Classroom NewsGrade 3 & 4

Music Foundation, Grades 1 and 2, Grades 3 and 4, Grades 5 and 6, Bell Music Suggestions, Wilda Wertheim - the BPS Community Piano, What's On in Arts & Culture?, Calling all BPS talent!

Classroom NewsGrade 5 & 6 Our Curriculum This Term:, Reminder:

Band & Choir Timetables, AMEB Examinations, Performances, This Week's Assembly - Choir Performance , Open Night Performances, Symphonic Band Performance , Training Band - Assembly Performance, Music Captains , Mid-Year Soiree, Mid-Year Soiree Raffle, Upcoming Music Events, Band and Guitar Ensemble Reminders, Instrumental Vacancies, BPS Instrumental Music Staff 2025

Peer Mediation Our Peer Mediation program has launched at BPS!

Health & Wellness What is Allergy?, How common is allergy?, Who is at risk of developing an allergy?, Understanding allergy care, Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction (including anaphylaxis), Laburnum Psychology, Graham Psychology

BPS Social and Fundraising Committee Banner Photo

BPS Social and Fundraising Committee Ongoing Fundraising

The Fathering Project Your physical activity and wellbeing as a dad, Tips for physical activity  for dads

Community Page FOSTER CARERS NEEDED

Out of School Hours Care

Lunchtime Clubs & Activities

Extra Curricular Activities at BPS Banner Photo

Extra Curricular Activities at BPS Before School Running Club 2025, Code of Conduct for BSR, BSR suggests athletes also bring…, Permission to train form, Training schedule 2025

Sustainability at BPS Recycling Bottles & Cans

Junior School Council

School Student Broadband Initiative Banner Photo

School Student Broadband Initiative About the initiative, Eligibility, How to get started, Information about Internet Providers, More information

BPS School Uniform Spartan Uniforms, STATE SCHOOLS RELIEF, Lost Property

UPDATE - School Saving Bonus

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L.O.T.E. - Mandarin

中文（zhōng wén)

你好 (nǐ hǎo) everyone!

What a busy term! I'd like to express my gratitude to all students for their dedicated efforts in Mandarin learning. Your commitment and hard work are truly remarkable. Keep up the fantastic work! Here are the highlights of our Term 2 learning journey:

Chinese Dance Group

Every Wednesday lunchtime - Multipurpose Room (MPR)

Open Night - Thursday 22nd May 2025

F-6 Mandarin Classroom

If you have any questions regarding our Mandarin program at BPS, please do not hesitate to come and see me or email me on yi.zhang@education.vic.gov.au. Thank you for your support of the BPS Mandarin program.

Wishing you a wonderful winter break! Enjoy delicious holiday treats and take time to recharge. You’ve earned it! See you refreshed and ready for new adventures in the next term!

Yi Zhang

Mandarin Teacher

Blackburn Primary School

"Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom." - Roger Bacon