BRPS iNewsletter

School Council Report

Meeting held Thursday 14th Augus, 2025

Dear BRPS Community,

 

Our latest School Council meeting was held held on Thursday 14th August, 2025.

 

President Laura Anderson opened the meeting with the acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians of the land, prior to the discussion of agenda items. 

 

The agenda for this meeting was brief, with key updates including:

 

Letter of Appreciation to Black Rock Primary School - Principal  Mr Sam Tyndall and Assistant Principal Ms Emily Harvey to acknowledge Principal’s Day 2025

 

On behalf of the School Council and wider school community, we wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your tireless leadership, dedication, and commitment to Black Rock Primary School on Principal’s Day. 

 

Your vision and unwavering support for our school community have fostered an environment where both students and staff are empowered to achieve their best. We are particularly grateful for your efforts in enhancing academic outcomes, student well-being programs and student engagement. 

 

Our school community recognises the significant role you both play in setting high expectations and shaping the way for our teachers and students to learn and succeed. Your passion for education, your thoughtful decision-making, and your unwavering belief in our students and staff are truly valued.

 

Thank you for all that you do.  We look forward to your continued contributions and support of Black Rock Primary School.

 

Sincerely,

Laura Anderson

School Council President

Black Rock Primary School

Finance Committee: Cheryl Toner

  • All relevant Finance reports for the month of June and July were accepted by School Council.
  • The Profit and Loss statement for the Year 5 Phillip Island Camp was presented. An overall loss was noted due to student withdrawals from attending. 
  • 2026 Parent Payment Arrangements will be drafted for review by School Council at our next meeting. 

Policy and Education: Emily Harvey

Emily thanked the Education Subcommittee and Councillors for their ongoing commitment and attention to detail for reviewing policies ready for presentation or endorsement at School Council meetings. The most recent policies reviewed and updated include: 

  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Respect for School Staff
  • Student Wellbeing and Engagement
  • Visitors 

Building & Grounds Committee: Sam Tyndall

Multiple VSBA-led works, routine and emergency maintenance, annual contracts and cyclical upgrades continue to progress across the school.  Items of note include: 

  • Air-conditioning split system maintenance
  • Gutter Cleaning

  • Gas Heater Service and safety audit

     

VSBA Capital Works Fund

Grant application submitted for redevelopment of staffroom and dedicated professional learning and meeting space to provide a modernised work and meeting space for BRPS staff and also for hosting other meetings, such as School Council and visiting educators. Applications are currently being assessed, we expect to find out more in Term 4.  

Community Engagement & Events (CEET)/Fundraising: Cass Morgan

  • As a response to the cancellation of the parent social event, the CEET would like to reach out to the community to find out what would create the ‘buy in’ to Events such as these in the future. For example, do they prefer student fundraisers? 
  • This would be done through a survey in Term 4 to assist with 2026 planning.
  • Our goal is to connect our community.
  • The CEET wants to inform the community that we can host a range of events at different times of the year. 
  • For the remainder of 2025 the CEET will focus on two events: 
    • The Moonlight Cinema - Fri 24th July
    • Christmas Carols/Picnic event - date TBC. 
  • Laura extended her thanks to those who purchased social tickets and provided generous donations. 

Principal's Report: Sam Tyndall

  • Temporary International Students successfully integrated across classes from Year 1-Year 6.  
  • Enrolment numbers for 2026 and trends were discussed. We currently have enrolments for two Foundation classes next year.

  • The timeline for planning 2026 class structures was explained. Budgets are received at the end of Term 3, with class structure and organisation communicated to the community mid-Term 4.

     

If you have topics of interest or questions that you would like the council and school representatives to consider for the agenda of the next meeting on Thursday 18th September, please feel free to contact:

 

School Council President (Laura Anderson) laura.anderson7@education.vic.gov.au Executive Officer (Principal - Sam Tyndall)  black.rock.ps@education.vic.gov.au