Mr Carlyle's Message
Hello families, and welcome to this week's newsletter.
Three Way Conferences
Today we were able to celebrate our school's individual learning journeys with parents and carers as we discussed last term's progress. It was once again a lovely opportunity to connect with parents and get a sense of how the young people of the school are enjoying school life and home life. I would like to thank our school community for the respect they showed our whole staff on the day. The conversations in all classrooms were rich, and student-focused.
Progress Reports and Industrial Action
Due to the ongoing industrial action by the Australian Education Union.
We will not be supplying our regular subject-specific progress reports throughout this term. However, you can contact ballan.ps@education.vic.gov.au to arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher, should you need to raise or address anything regarding you childs accademic progress.
E-Scooters (electric scooters)
A reminder on Victorian e-scooter rules. Please be aware that e-scooter rules have come into effect in Victoria and that children under the age of 16 are not permitted to ride them. They are also not permitted to be ridden on footpaths. Because of this, e-scooters will not be permitted to be ridden to or from school by students, and not on school grounds by anyone. Please check all the requirements on the Transport Victoria website. https://transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/active-transport/e-scooter-road-rules
E-scooter laws in Victoria
https://www.police.vic.gov.au/electric-powered-scooters-e-scooters
For more information, please see our "Riding to School" page in this newsletter.
Rezoning
We have received confirmation that Ballan has been rezoned to Daylesford College. From 2027, Daylesford College will become the designated neighbourhood secondary school for students from Ballan. This change will support clearer pathways for our students as they transition from primary to secondary education. We will continue to share further information and updates with families as more details become available.
https://www.vic.gov.au/starting-school
Mr Lachlan Carlyle
Principal
Healthy Eating at BPS
