The Nor'Wester

A Message from Keir and Emma

“We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the first people to dream, create, wonder, dance, play and learn on this breathtaking land. This land was cared for and respected for tens of thousands of years. The First Nations people lived in companionship with the animals and the life on this land. We acknowledge that this is stolen land and we pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.” 

Rayma Atkinson (2023 Suzanne Peterson Award Recipient)

 

 

Hello BNWPS families; 

 

We are very excited to be welcoming you all back! We hope you and your families have enjoyed some rest and relaxation, as well as a little adventure. This brief newsletter contains information relevant to the start of the year and will support a smooth beginning to everyone’s school year.

 

For students in years 1-6, school resumes on Wednesday 29th January.

 

For students in Foundation, school begins on Thursday 30th January. 

 

School Hours

  • School operates 9:00am - 3:30pm
  • Staff are supervising the playground from 8:45am - 3:45pm. If your child is at school before or after these times, please make sure they have a grown-up with them, or they are enrolled in OSHC.
  • Recess is 11:00 - 11:30 and Lunch is 1:30 - 2:30, with the first 10 minutes in class for eating time.

 

Assembly

 

  • We finish off our week together with our Friday afternoon assemblies at 3:00pm in the MPR/asphalt area. Friday assemblies typically include a student performance, student awards, announcements from teachers,  and the school song.
  • Parents and carers who are available on Friday afternoons are encouraged to attend.
  • We will not be having Monday morning assemblies this term. Please make sure you check the Newsletter every Monday for any announcements. Remember that the coffee at Sprout is great on a Monday morning (or any day of the week!) if you would like to connect with other parents and carers. 

 

Newsletter 

 

  • Our School Newsletter ‘The NorWester’ is published every Monday afternoon. Look out for a link from Naavi in your inbox. 

 

Parent/Carer Actions

  • Please make sure your child has a broad brimmed hat to wear in Term 1 during recess, lunch and outdoor lessons.
  • Please send through any updated (or new) medical plans to the office ASAP.
  • Check your Sentral Log in. Please see the front office if you need help with Sentral access. 
  • New families will receive their Sentral log details via email on Thursday. Please be sure to check your junk folder if you can't find it. 
  • Keep an eye out on Sentral and the newsletter for more information as the year progresses.

 

We hope you have a wonderful weekend and we can’t wait to see the students on Wednesday (or Thursday!) !

 

With kindness,

Keir & Emma