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Principal's Report Banner Photo
Principal's Report Supporting a Positive Start, Information Nights, Parent-Teacher Exchange, Annual Privacy Reminder 2026, SUN PROTECTION, MOBILE PHONES AND SMART WATCHES
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Staffing New Staff, 2026 STAFF LIST
Parent Contributions 2026 Banner Photo
Parent Contributions 2026
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Key Dates February, March, April, Upcoming Student Free Days, Term Dates 2026
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From the Office Office Opening Hours, Late Arrivals & Partial Day Absences, Compass , Compass Calendar, BPS is a Nut Free School, Lunch Orders, STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE & AMBULANCE COVER ARRANGEMENTS, PERSONAL GOODS BROUGHT TO SCHOOL AT OWNER’S RISK, LOST PROPERTY
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L.O.T.E. - Mandarin Mandarin Program 2026, Extracurricular: Chinese Dance Club, The Language Captains of 2026, Chinese Day -  Tuesday 31st March 2026, 2026 - The Year of The Fire Horse, Melbourne's best Chinese New Year events
Classroom News Foundation Banner Photo
Classroom News Foundation
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Science at BPS
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Art
Classroom News

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Classroom News Grade 1 & 2 Reminders, Important Dates for Term 1, Reading, Writing & Spelling, Mathematics
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The Patch Program
Classroom News

Grade 3 & 4 Banner Photo
Classroom News Grade 3 & 4
Music & Choir Banner Photo
Music & Choir Welcome to a new year of music-making at BPS! , School Choir, Introducing the 2026 Band & Music Captains!, Music Appreciation 
Classroom News

Grade 5 & 6 Banner Photo
Classroom News Grade 5 & 6 Our Curriculum This Term, Parent Information Evening, Reminders, Important Dates
Physical EducationSports Shorts  Banner Photo
Physical EducationSports Shorts  Welcome to all our staff, students and BPS Community!, BPS House Captains 2026, BPS House name change, Before School Running Club, SSV Team Vic.Elite Sports Trial nomination letters due Friday 6th February, Important BPS Sporting Dates for 2026
Wellbeing Banner Photo
Wellbeing Welcome back BPS Community!
Health & Wellness Banner Photo
Health & Wellness Alert: Measles Cases in Victoria, Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke
Happy Hub Banner Photo
Happy Hub Wellbeing Snapshot: Smiling Mind
BPS Netball Banner Photo
BPS Netball
BPS Band  Banner Photo
BPS Band  Pre-loved instruments needed!, Instruments for Sale , Band Polo Tees - Donation Request, BPS Instrumental Music Staff 2026
Community Page  Banner Photo
Community Page  FOSTER CARERS NEEDED
Out of School Hours Care Banner Photo
Out of School Hours Care
Uniform Banner Photo
Uniform STATE SCHOOLS RELIEF, Lost Property
Extra Curricular Activities at BPS Banner Photo
Extra Curricular Activities at BPS Before School Running Club 2026, Training Code of Conduct, BSR suggests athletes also bring…, Permission to Train Form, Training schedule 2026, **WHATSAPP Group and CANCELLATION OF TRAININGS , IMPORTANT
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BPS Social and Fundraising Committee Ongoing Fundraising
Lunchtime Clubs & Activities Banner Photo
Lunchtime Clubs & Activities
Sustainability at BPS Banner Photo
Sustainability at BPS Recycling Bottles & Cans
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Parent Contributions 2026

2026 Parent Payment information is now available on Compass through Course Confirmation. Please take the time to read through all the information provided via Compass and the school newsletter.  A hard copy will be sent home via the classroom with your child(ren) and additional copies are available from the office.  Please direct any queries you might have to our Business Manager, Skye Thornton. Payment plans are available through your Compass access, or you may prefer to contact us directly.

 

Curriculum contributions will be requested from families from 1st November.  Other contributions and tax deductible contributions will be requested in 2026.  Requested contributions have been held at the 2025 level.  We continue work to find financial efficiencies within the school as we strive to limit the financial impact on households.

Contributions for our iPad program will be requested at the beginning of term 1 2026.

 

We want to thank you for all your support, whether through fundraising or volunteering your time. This has made a huge difference to our school and the programs we can offer.  Within our school, parent support and contributions allow us to provide strong focus on all key learning areas, particularly literacy and numeracy.  We offer a broad range of educational experiences that support the growth of our students academically, socially and emotionally.   These enhanced opportunities include the Patch program, outstanding facilities, strong safety management and compliance measures, well maintained gardens and grounds, three separate playground areas, tennis courts, netball and basketball courts, kitchen garden and quiet play areas.

 

Our Wellbeing and Chaplaincy program continues to support a large number of students and families which has a far reaching impact on the community as a whole along with a variety of clubs before and after school and lunchtimes.

 

Two options are available for making tax deductible contributions toward the School Building and Library Funds.  The library fund contributions are used to replenish and upgrade our library book supply for students.  In 2025 we began an update of the Blackburn Primary School brand to honour our proud history and reflect our ongoing commitment to excellence, innovation and the future of education. 

 

This work will continue in 2026 and families will see visual upgrades to our grounds and building facades to maintain the visual representation of a preferred choice in primary school education.  We continue to maintain a list of projects such as new play equipment and other motor skill development resources, sensory areas, school security all requiring fundraising within our community.

 

A copy of the Parent Payment Policy 2026 can be found here or via the Parents/Policies tab on our school website.

 

Thank you for your ongoing support and contribution to your child’s educational journey.