Hello, from Carolyn.

Hello everyone,

Barramul and yulawil time. (Emu and Echidna time)

information fromDja Dja Wurrung seasonal calendar | Mount Alexander Shire Council

May-June – the coolest time of the year, frost can be common and rainfall is often at its peak. Rivers and creeks start flowing and wetlands begin to fill. 

Possum skin cloaks are worn, barramul (Emu) eggs may be collected for cooking.  

Bushy Needlewoods flower, while Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling.  

• Mammals breed – including Brush-tailed Phascogale, yulawil (Short-beaked Echidna), Yellow-footed Antechinus, Agile Antechinus, Krefft’s Glider

• Owls breed – Barking Owl, Southern Boobook and Powerful Owl

• White-winged Chough families construct/refurbish mud nests for raising young

• Male barramul (Emu) incubate eggs

• Fungi fruiting is at its peak

• Pied Currawongs arrive from cooler habitats to the south

• Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along creeks. 

Student Free Day Tuesday 11th June.

A reminder that we have a student free day on Tuesday 11th June as staff will be working on student mid year reports.

We aim to have mid year reports available on Sentral on Monday 17th June so keep an eye on your notifications.

Bookings for mid-year Parent/Teacher meetings will open via Sentral at 9am on the 6th June and close at 6pm on Thursday 13th.

Our expected behaviours at Bendigo PS.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Warm regards,

Carolyn.

School banking details.

Westpac.

Bendigo Violet Street Primary

BSB: 033-688

Account number: 93-1292

Payment reference: use your surname and fees.