Principal's Report
Fete
The Fete Committee is after an extra volunteer to coordinate our Food Stalls. You would be working alongside our wonderful Stall Convenor and a very supportive Committee. If you would be happy to join us and help make our Fete GREAT, then please reach out to Nat Northey for more information: (the5northeys@gmail.com or 0408 442 992).
Teachers' Day
This Friday, 27 October 2023, marks World Teachers’ Day.
It is teachers who ensure students have the literacy, numeracy and digital skills they will need to be participatory citizens, teachers who enable students with disabilities to be fully included in all that schools offer and teachers that provide the opportunity for students to pursue their interests in dance, drama, music, art, sport, debating and so much else.
Teachers provide both the opportunity for students to win medals in international science competitions and arrange for a uniform from State Schools’ Relief to be provided.
They support a student to rehearse over and over again before a concert at the Arts Centre and provide a listening ear for a student who has no one else to turn to.
Victorian students, families and the Victorian community owe our teachers a great deal, and on behalf of them all, this is a huge thank you to every teacher in our state for the work you do in every school, every day.
By David Howes
Deputy Secretary of The Department of Education
I personally would like to thank my teaching staff at BNPS who connect to our students with passion, flexibility and grace.
A teacher's job isn't done when the children leave at the end of the day. They go home to think about the next day's lesson, review work, and plan lessons.
Thank you for challenging our students to think further, work harder and dream bigger.
It takes patience, endurance and talent to be a teacher, and I am proud that you choose to teach here at BNPS.
The ES staff are organising a special morning tea for all of the teaching staff.
One Week To Go
🚨 // ONLY 1 WEEK TO GO // 🚨
The wait is almost over! Get ready to run, play and get colourful at the Colour Splatacular School Run 4 Fun
It has been an incredible effort from everyone so far, thank you BNPS community! Because of you, we have already raised a WHOPPING $11,400!
This is your LAST week to collect donations for our Colour Splatacular School Run 4 Fun 💸 There is still plenty of time to register and fundraise at
www.australianfundraising.com.au
Slime the Teacher
Excitement is mounting as the colour run approaches. I would like to sincerely thank the families who have sponsored their child/children for this event.
Many teachers have volunteered to be slimed again this year. I do think they will be better prepared and wear different attire this time.
Kiosk Lite Tablet
Please note we have a new Compass Kiosk Lite Tablet for signing in and out at the office (replacing the stand-alone Compass Kiosk). This new Compass Kiosk Lite Tablet does not print arrival/departure slips – please be assured that all arrival/departure notifications are reflected immediately onto school rolls.
How to Use Compass: At home:
- Full day absences only
- Holidays
- If your child/ren is going to be late or depart school early, please do not enter onto Compass – teachers do not receive notifications through this method
At school on Kiosk Lite tablet:
- If any students are leaving school for appointments etc between 9am - 3.30pm, parents are required to sign them in or sign them out at the office
- Late arrivals (parent drop-off) - The teacher will automatically be notified - an email is not necessary
- Early departures (parent pick-up) - The teacher will automatically be notified - an email is not necessary
- Visitor sign-in and sign-out
Year 5 Camp
Our students returned home yesterday afternoon after a fulfilling few days. The camp was held at The Summit Outdoor Adventure Park in Trafalgar East.
Please see the Year 5 page for more photos
Year 5 Beach Program
The Year 5 students will participate in the beach program this Friday 27 October.
This program is an all-day activity and includes lifesaving drills and team building beach games, kayak skills, a marine program, and Rock Pool Ramble.
Softball Team
Good luck to our softball team who will be competing in the Softball Division Competition on Friday at Cheltenham Baseball Club. We wish Mr Marashli and his team the best of luck for this event.
Prep and Year 1 Swimming Program
Congratulations to our Prep and Year 1 students who have continued to attend the Swimming Program despite the ongoing changes in the daily temperatures.
Please see the Year 1 page for reports from the students & more photos
Years 5 and 6 APSMO Presentations
On Monday 30 October, many students in Years 5 and 6 will be presented with certificates of achievement for their efforts in Australasian Problem-Solving Mathematical Olympiad (APSMO) and Victorian High Ability Program (VHAP).
The APSMO results & certificates have been delivered so we can get organised for the official awards presentation. We are going to incorporate the VHAP presentations in this year’s celebration too.
Year 5 Beaumaris Secondary College
On Monday 20 November, our Year 5 students will be walking to Beaumaris Secondary College. The purpose of the day is for students to experience:
- Being in a secondary school environment
- Meeting and working with Beaumaris SC students
- Learning and team building sessions
Our Year 5 students will be participating in STEM rotations, cooking classes and sporting activities.
Pupil Free Days
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November are Pupil Free days. Our OSHC program will be operating on both days. Please ensure you book your child into the program to secure a place on these days.
Save the Date:
On Thursday 30 November, weather permitting, we will be having an Aussie flavoured Christmas Concert. The evening will commence at 6pm. All classes will be performing on the amphitheatre at the oval.
Kind regards
Sherril Duffy
PRINCIPAL