A Message from Keir and Emma
“We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people, the first people to dream, create, wonder, dance, play and learn on this breathtaking land. This land was cared for and respected for tens of thousands of years. The First Nations people lived in companionship with the animals and the life on this land. We acknowledge that this is stolen land and we pay our respects to elders, past, present and emerging.”
Rayma Atkinson (2023 Suzanne Peterson Award Recipient)
Autumn Family Afternoon
This coming Friday (8th May) is our Autumn Family afternoon. On this day, we invite family and community members into the classrooms and learning spaces to take part in some of our engaging learning experiences. Classrooms will be open from 2.45pm until 3.30pm. There is no need to sign in at the front office, as each classroom will have a sign in sheet available. We encourage families with more than one child to visit each child’s learning environment. The afternoon will finish with a very special Plant and Produce market. We will not be having an assembly on this day.
Taking Photographs or Video at Assembly
Assembly is a very exciting time of celebration for students who are presenting or those who receive an award. We would just like to remind families to make sure they are not taking photographs or video of any child except their own. In addition, we ask that everyone please check that there are no other identifiable students in any pictures or videos that you might be sharing on social media. This is a part of our commitment to keeping our students safe.
GAS (Goals, Adjustments & Strategies) Meetings
This week, teachers are scheduling the GAS meetings for students who require significant adjustments made in order for them to access the learning program. GAS students are those who require these adjustments but are not funded under the PSD or DI programs. GAS meetings will usually take place in the classroom with the class teacher. If you believe that your child requires a GAS meeting and you have not heard from their teacher by the end of the week, please contact them through Sentral.
Foundation 2027
There are many families in our community who have children that will be starting school at BNWPS in 2027. We are now taking enrolments, and would love to chat to families about what their plans are. If this applies to your family, or anyone that you know, please give our office a call to organise a tour with some of our senior students and a chat with Keir or Emma. Alternatively, you can use the QR code featured later in the newsletter to book a tour.
Kinder Story Time
Every Wednesday at 10am, staff from BNWPS will be offering a story time in the library for any children aged 3-5. Together, we will have fun reading a new book, take part in a fun activity and have time to borrow and return books. We would love to see lots of our community members there!