Principal's Report
Spring Gully Primary School
ANZAC Day Service
On behalf of Spring Gully Primary School, we would like to sincerely thank Warrant Officer Class One Joel Anderson and Russell Bovaird, a former parent and member of the Greater City of Bendigo Brass Band, for being such a valued part of our ANZAC Day service last Friday.
We greatly appreciate the time and effort that members of our community contribute to the school. It is especially meaningful when parents share their knowledge, experiences, and talents for such an important occasion. Joel also spent time speaking with our Grade 6 students about his experiences and the ex-Army students who once attended our school. The students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to listen and learn.
We would also like to acknowledge our School Captains, Vice Captains, Indigenous Student Leaders, House Captains and STEM Leaders, who all did a wonderful job presenting the service. Speaking in front of the entire school takes confidence and courage, and you should all be very proud of your efforts.
Finally, thank you to all the parents, family members, and friends who attended and supported our assembly. Your presence is always greatly appreciated.
Mrs Rodda - ANZAC Day Coordinator
Staffing Changes
Mrs Effie Hamilton has recently commenced family leave. We wish Effie and Daniel all the very best for the safe arrival of their third child in the coming weeks. We welcome Mrs Bec Briggs as our Music teacher, who will be with us until the end of Term 3.
We have also recently appointed Mrs Christina Capuano to an intervention teaching role. Christina will be working with us four days per week.
Sonia is on long service leave for the first eight weeks of this term. In her absence, Rachael and Wendy have taken on additional responsibilities. Please be extra kind to them, as they will be incredibly busy during this time.
Ms Madie Floyd is preparing for a part-time return following a serious knee injury. Madie has missed her students and families and is very much looking forward to being back at SGPS. We thank Mrs Penny Gamble for the wonderful job she has done in Madie’s absence.
Mother’s Day Breakfast
Brett circulated some Mother’s Day Breakfast information via Compass yesterday. Please check that post, as we would love to have you with us for breakfast on Friday 8th May.
Mrs Leed has facilitated the creation of a Mother’s & Special Friend’s Day gift again this year. Families can place an order for gifts via the Canteen module in Compass, if they haven't already done so. In addition to this, families can also place an order for Mother’s & Special Friend’s Day breakfast, taking place in the Hub on Friday 8th May from 7.00am to 8.30am. Please see Brett's recent Compass message for further details.
The gift is a great opportunity for students to make something special for their loved ones, but it is also a valuable fundraiser for our school and the brekky is an awesome way to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thank you very much for your support.
Continued Industrial Action
As I type this message, a new Government Schools Agreement for school staff has not yet been reached between the State government and the AEU. As a result, the AEU will continue industrial action measures this term.
One that will impact parents is the half-day rolling stop work actions across the state. For the Bendigo area, this will occur on Wednesday, 13 May. Staff participating in the stop work action will commence work at 12:30pm on this day.
As with previous stop work action, we will not receive specific details until 48 hours prior. We will communicate arrangements to families as soon as possible once this information becomes available.
We understand that this may cause some disruption, and we appreciate your patience and support. Further information regarding supervision and arrangements for students will be provided once confirmed.
2027 Prep Dates
The dates and activities below relate to our 2027 Prep intake. Prospective Prep families are encouraged to partake in these activities.
Education Week Activities & Dates
Prospective Prep Parent Information Evening
Tuesday, 12th May – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
For an individual appointment, please contact the office and make a booking.
Whole School Open Morning for Prospective Prep Families in 2027
Thursday, 14th May – 9:00am to 10:30am
Information Evening for 2027 Confirmed Prep Families
Tuesday, 10th November – 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Orientation Program Dates for 2027 Confirmed Preps
Tuesday, 17th November – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 24th November – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 1st December – 9:00am-10:00am
Tuesday, 8th December – 9:00am-11:30am
Prospective Prep Parent Information Evening Tuesday, 12 May @ 6:30pm
We invite families of children starting school in 2027 to attend our Prospective Prep Parent Information Evening.
This session is designed to provide an overview of Spring Gully Primary School and all that we have to offer. During the evening, we will share information about our curriculum, as well as the wellbeing and specialist programs that support our students. We will also outline how families can become part of our school community and be actively involved in their child’s education.
The evening will provide an opportunity to meet our current Prep teachers, Mr Parkes, and myself, and will conclude with time for questions.
Who should attend?
This information evening is aimed at families considering enrolling their child at SGPS in 2027. A separate session will be held later in the year for families with confirmed enrolments.
Our current families are not required to attend on 12 May; however, you are most welcome to join us.
Navigating Puberty Info Evening
The BCHS Health Promotion Team are excited to host an online education evening, open to all parents and carers in Greater Bendigo. There aim is to provide information and resources that will help you have ongoing chats with your child around puberty.
When: Wednesday 13th May, 2026
Where: Online, via Microsoft Teams
For registrations and more information, follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/navigating-puberty-for-parents-caregivers-tickets-1987106851083?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl