Principal Team Message

Hello BRPS Community,

Haven't we been lucky with the weather during May. The school continues to be a hive of activity with concert, arts, sports, camps, sustainability and wellbeing events, in addition to core teaching and learning programs. 

I trust you're staying well with the Winter months about to descend upon us, and we ask for your support . with the following health message:

Supporting Student Health – Colds, Flu, and Respiratory Illnesses

As we approach the colder months, it’s important to work together to help keep our school community healthy. Here’s what families need to know:

Stay Home When Unwell If your child is showing signs of a cold, flu, or other respiratory illness (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat) please keep them home until they are well enough to return to school. This helps protect other students and staff.

Encourage Good Hygiene At school, we teach and encourage good hygiene habits, including:

• Regular handwashing with soap.
• Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
• Using hand sanitiser when needed.

Working Together Your support in keeping unwell children home, encouraging healthy habits, and staying informed helps us keep our school community safe and well.

Thank you for working with us to support your child’s learning and wellbeing!

Ban - Dogs on School Grounds: Commencing Tuesday 10th June

Whilst there have been conditions imposed, BRPS has long been a school that has welcomed dogs onto our school grounds. Despite the responsible behaviour of most, we unfortunately observe and deal with daily indiscretions, including regular dog droppings that are not picked up by the dog owners that students step in (or worse), in all areas of the school, even the new courts.

Therefore School Council has made the decision that Black Rock Primary School will become a pet dog free zone. We will still have visits from Wellbeing dogs. If our school community could please support in sharing this message with other people that use our school facilities i.e. users of the school stadium for training that would be most appreciated. We request that dogs are not tethered to the school gate as this creates its own safety issues. 

A standalone Compass NewsFeed message will be forwarded to the school community on Monday, along with a copy of the updated policy.

Curriculum Day - Student Free

Please be reminded that next Friday 6th June is a student-free curriculum day, allocated to assessment and report writing activities for teachers. 

Camp Australia will be running a full day program for those that require care on the day. 

Reconciliation Week Assembly

On Monday the 26th of May we reflected on and commemorated Sorry Day and the start of Reconciliation Week at a whole-school assembly. Reconciliation week runs from the 27th of May - 3rd of June. In 2025, the theme is "Bridging Now to Next". It urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us. Thank you to Year 6 students Yuting, Jack, Sophie, Elsa, Millie, Samara, Audrey and Pia, as well as Year 2 students Vinnie, Bella, Cleo, Penelope, WIll and Milly, under the guidance and organisation of Yr 2 Teacher and Reconciliation Lead Rose Thompson for confidently leading the BRPS students and community through their participation in our commemorative National Reconciliation Week assembly. 

As a whole school, all classes contributed to an installation that honours the children and mothers of the Stolen Generations and to symbolise our commitment to continuing on the walk of reconciliation. Each class created a chain of native hibiscus flowers for a display in the office. 

Ellen Jose Student Reconciliation Awards 2025

The Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards honour the life of Torres Strait Elder Ellen José. Ellen’s contribution to the arts and Bayside was outstanding and inspirational in raising awareness of reconciliation. Black Rock Primary School has had multiple finalists and award winners over recent years. I would like to congratulate all entrants from our school as the standard was outstanding. 

A report about the awards ceremony and the achievements of our finalists can be found on the Visual Arts page.

Student Achievement Reports and Parent/Teacher Conferences

Firstly, I would like to thank our school community for their collaborative efforts in striving to offer the full range of learning programs and additional experiences to ensure our students have received the best possible outcomes this semester. 

I congratulate our dedicated staff for their ongoing commitment to their work as educators, where they have excelled in responding to and planning for learning for all students. Their adaptability and commitment to pursuing the best outcomes for our students has been outstanding.  

Student reporting in Semester 1, 2025 reflects student achievement and progress against the full Victorian Curriculum, with a priority focus on Literacy, Numeracy and the Personal and Social Capabilities. Additional support for growth in student learning has been provided through programs such as small group tutoring.

Diverse learning experiences have included Science and STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education, Cybersafety, History and Civics and Citizenship. Students have also participated in leadership activities, sports, incursions, excursions and camp programs.

Student Achievement Reports

Published in Compass for all students on Tuesday 24th June. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences - save the date

Scheduled for Thursday 26th June (second to final week of Term Two) from 2pm-7pm. 

Further information will be provided via Compass. 

ES Celebration Day

On Friday 16th May we recognised and celebrated our wonderful Education Support staff members and the vital role they play in our school to support the learning and wellbeing of all students. 

Our Education Support staff include those that support students with their learning - Sarah, Linda, Belinda, Lu, Sal, Steph, Myra, and Sam. Our administration and office staff - Tanya, Jo, Judy and Sharon, Michelle our Psychologist and Dino our maintenance officer. Our school wouldn’t be the wonderful place that it is without our Education Support staff and all that they do. 

Thank you to Nicole Large and Emily Harvey for organising the celebrations, the parent reps and BRPS families for supplying a most amazing morning tea and the teachers and students for covering yard duties and creating beautiful cards of appreciation for the ES staff. 

House Cross Country

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in our House Cross Country on Tuesday 13th May. The weather was beautiful and the House Spirit was high. It was amazing to see students from Foundation through to Year 6 joining together in their Houses to cheer on fellow teammates. All students who completed the whole or part of the course should be incredibly proud of their efforts. 

Thank you to PE teacher Cassie Kingston and Steve Muller for organising such a successful and well-run (pardon the pun) event. Thanks also to BRPS staff and parents who supervised and cheered our athletes on. 

District & Division Cross Country

Congratulations to all students who went on to compete at the higher levels, a full report (including invidivdual results) is included on the Physical Education page. 

Year 5 Camp - "The Island" Phillip Island

Our Year 5 students are excited to be travelling to Phillip Island for their adventure camp from Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th June.  Thank you to the Year 5 team for organising what should be a fabulous adventure and bonding session for our Year 5 group.  

2025 School Council 

The next School Council meeting (Annual General Meeting) of Black Rock Primary School will be held on Thursday 26 June at 6.30pm in the staff room. The 2024 Annual Report to the school community will be presented at this meeting.

Parents are invited to attend and join in the discussion. 

Update - Accessibility Improvement Project 

Accessibility Ramps 

We apologise for the delay and the disruption caused at the front entrance of the school as the final accessibility ramp is completed. With further progress this week, the ramp should be completed, open and ready for use  within the next two weeks. 

CEET Meeting

Our next CEET meeting will be held in the staffroom at 7 pm on Thursday 20th June. BRPS Community members are welcome.

2025 Foundation Enrolments

2025 Foundation enrolments are now open. We have held three successful tours and two classroom open mornings so far this term. The next scheduled tour will take place on Tuesday 22nd July (Term Three/Week One). If you are aware of any families that are seeking a school for next year please direct them to our website for information about these events and the enrolment process. 

SIBLING ENROLMENTS

Sibling enrolments are now open, please contact the office for enrolment forms.

We hope you have a wonderful month ahead!

Sam Tyndall

PRINCIPAL

Emily Harvey

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL