Principal's Report
Hello BRPS community,
Thank you for your support through what continues to be an incredibly 'full' calendar at this time of the year.
Our school is preparing for all of the upcoming end of year events, ranging from Swimming Programs, the Book Fair, Basketball and Dance competitions, the Christmas Picnic, celebration and graduation events.
Student Achievement Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences
2023 Semester Two Student Achievement Reports will be published via Compass on Monday 4th December.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Wednesday 6th December following the publishing of reports. Booking information will be provided in advance via Compass.
Capital Works Projects
Sports Court Resurfacing
An application has been submitted to the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) for approval for our major fundraising project - asphalt/sports court resurfacing. We're hoping to obtain approval soon so that the works can be booked in to start at the earliest convenient time.
Stadium/Oval Toilet, Changeroom and Sports Store Build
The tender process has almost been completed and is awaiting VSBA approval. The project is VSBA managed and we expect communication about construction timelines prior to the end of this year.
2024 Enrolments
The enrolment landscape continues to be fluid with enrolments and exits having an impact on final student numbers at each year level. Please notify us at your earliest convenience if you know that your child will not be enrolled at BRPS next year.
Our projected enrolments help to determine the class structure and staffing requirements.
**Early confirmation of student numbers is essential to ensure this process is managed effectively.**
Term 4 - Important Dates
As previously communicated, the final day for students in 2023 will be Tuesday 19th December. Dismissal will be at 3.30pm after the final Celebration Assembly. The Year 6 Graduation Lunch will also be held on that day.
2023 Final Day for Students - Timetable
9am: Start in classrooms
11-11.30am: Recess
12.30-2pm: Graduation Lunch/Lunch Break
2.45pm: Celebration Assembly
3.30pm: Dismissal
To stay up to date with all events and key dates, see the Compass Calendar.
2024 Start Dates & Planning
Please refer to the Compass Calendar for 2024 dates which are beginning to fill.
Several key dates for the commencement of the 2024 school year have been determined:
Mon 29 Jan: Staff Return (Statewide Student Free Day)
Tue 30 Jan - All students F-6 Return
Wed 31 Jan; 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb: - Foundation days off
Fri 8 March: Curriculum Day (student-free)
The dates of the three remaining student-free days for 2024 will be confirmed after the next School Council Meeting on Thursday 30th November.
2024 Intensive Swimming Program Dates
To assist with forward planning, the 2024 Intensive Swimming Program dates are published by term and week below. Please see the Compass Calendar for the exact dates.
Foundation: Term 4 - Week 1 & 2
Year 1/2: Term 3 - Week 9 & 10
Year 3/4: Term 2 - Week 1, 2 & 3
Year 5/6: Term 4 - Week 7 & 8
Sam Tyndall
PRINCIPAL