Principal's Report
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, learn and play. We pay respect to Wurundjeri elders past, present and emerging and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families of Bimbadeen Heights Primary School.
What a fantastic start to the term, with our students settling in quickly, and diving right back into their learning!
We have also welcomed back Mrs George who has been on extended leave throughout Term 3.
We have an exciting, action-packed term ahead, so please ensure you check Sentral for regular updates about events and activities across the school.
Congratulations to all students who competed in the Division Athletics Competition on Thursday 9 October and represented our school with pride and demonstrated great sportsmanship throughout the competition.
We are very proud of your effort and determination, and your individual and team achievements!
Bimbadeen will be represented by several students who have progressed to the next phase of the competition and will be competing at the upcoming Regional Competition.
Best of luck to Tom H (High Jump), Aiden K, Tom H, Chad H and Lachlan H (Relay), Violet R (Shot Put), Sorelle B (200m) and Mikayla W (shot Put).
A very special thank you to our parents and carers who went along to support the Bimbadeen team, and for Ms Dean for supporting our students and families on the day.
The Science Talent Search (STS) is a prestigious, state wide competition coordinated by the Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV). It promotes scientific investigation, creativity, and problem-solving, encouraging students to explore ideas through research, experimentation, and innovation across a wide range of categories. Each year, thousands of Victorian students participate, showcasing their curiosity and passion for science.
We are incredibly proud to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our students who represented Bimbadeen Heights Primary School in this year’s Science Talent Search. Their dedication, creativity, and excellent time-management skills have been recognised with awards across several categories.
Minor Bursary Winners
Certificates of Distinction
Certificates of Acknowledgement
A special congratulations to our bursary winners, whose exceptional projects were recognised among the best in the state. We expect to receive the bursary payments at school in the coming weeks and will celebrate all these remarkable achievements at an upcoming assembly.
At the end of Term 3 we enjoyed a wonderful singing performance from Nicky’s singing group. The group included students from years 1 to 5 and they performed the song 'The Greatest Show' from the movie The Greatest Showman.
Nicky chose this song for us and we spent most of Term 3 learning it. We had harmonies, solos, chorus and choir throughout the song. I enjoy spending time with all the people in the singing class and seeing Nicky every Monday. I encourage others to give it a go, it builds confidence, public speaking skills and is a great opportunity to build friendships.
By Aubrey S
We were delighted that Tony Amato, and several Bimbadeen students featured in a recent Parents Victoria Parent Voice eNews article recently, about the Department of Transport and Planning’s new road safety initiative for school crossings called the Safe Crossings, Safe Kids initiative.
Parents Victoria publish a Free Parent Voice eNewsletter that may be of interest to our community members. The eNews is always very informative and we encourage you to subscribe. A link to subscribe is here: FREE Parent Voice eNews.
Another recent collaboration was published on the Victorian Academy website around Understanding Phonics that featured a helpful guide for families, parents and carers that is worth a read. You can access this resource here: Understanding phonics | Academy
Friday 31 October is when we, in Victoria, celebrate World Teachers Day. This is the community’s chance to thank our teachers and acknowledge the wonderful work that they do each day to support the learning and development of our students.
Everyone, no matter how old, can remember a great teacher who made a difference in their lives.
It would be wonderful if our community could take the time on Friday 31 October to say thank you to your child’s teacher as we can assure you it will be greatly appreciated and will make their day.
On Wednesday, 15th October, our Grade 6 students swapped their school uniforms for teacher lanyards as they took part in the much-anticipated Teacher for a Day experience!
This special event gave every Year 6 student the opportunity to step into the shoes of a teacher for the day, planning lessons, running activities, and experiencing what it’s like to be on the other side of the classroom.
Some students took on specialist roles, while two very lucky students, Zorain and Ella, even had the chance to be Principal for a Day alongside Mrs Gregson!
“Mrs Gregson had lots of important jobs – like writing newsletter articles, stapling official documents, wearing the birthday cape, and handing out birthday cards!” said Ella. “We didn’t realise how much fun being a principal could be!” added Zorain.
The day gave our senior students a new appreciation for the responsibilities of teachers and leaders at school, and a lot of laughs along the way.
“It’s fantastic to see what a day in the life of a teacher is really like… with just a little bit of the serious work taken out!”
Throughout the day, Zorain and Ella visited classes across the school to interview both the student-teachers and their students. Here’s what they found:
Prep (OJG)
Year 1 (1MR)
Year 3 (3MR)
Year 4 (4JG)
Year 5
The Grade 6 Teacher for a Day event was a huge success, filled with creativity, leadership, and laughter. It gave our senior students a valuable glimpse into the world of teaching and reminded everyone just how much effort and enthusiasm our teachers bring to class each day.
Whether they were teaching or being taught by a Year 6 student, everyone agreed it was an amazing day. We definitely recommend this idea to other schools! Congratulations to all our amazing Year 6 “teachers” for making the day such a memorable one!
By Zoraine and Ella
At Bimbadeen Heights Primary School, we are deeply committed to promoting cyber safe behaviours and helping our students navigate the digital world with confidence and care. As part of this commitment, we want to draw your attention to important changes announced by the Australian Government regarding age restrictions on social media platforms. Starting 10 December 2025, children under the age of 16 will no longer be permitted to create or maintain accounts on age-restricted social media platforms. These changes are designed to reduce online risks and support healthier, more focused learning environments for all students.
What’s Changing?
Under-16s will no longer be allowed to create or maintain accounts on
age-restricted social media platforms.
Why This Matters
Social media can expose children to:
The delay gives children more time to grow emotionally and socially before navigating complex online environments.
Which Platforms Are Affected?
Likely included:
Excluded:
Positive Impact
What You Can Do
Enforcement & Support
School Contextual Information
Visit the eSafety Commissioner’s website for FAQs, downloadable flyers and tips for talking with your child.
The Department of Education has released new tips and resources for parents, carers and families to support primary school students to be safe when using social media. The Safe Socials – For parents and carers (Primary) | vic.gov.au (www.vic.gov.au) webpage includes information on how parents and carers can support a positive and safe online experience for their child, information about signs a child or young person might need support, and information about what to do if your child experiences something unsafe online, along with information about where to reach out for support. We encourage you to explore the new information and resources available to ensure your child is safe when using social media.
We hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to a fabulous final week of term.
Warm regards,
Adele Gregson, Sabrina George, Marty Gill and Bree King
