The Bimbadeen Blaze

Principal's Report 

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work, learn and play. We pay respect to Wurundjeri elders past, present and emerging and extend our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families of Bimbadeen Heights Primary School.

Parent/Teacher Interviews were a great success!

Parent/Teacher Interviews were held over the second and third week of this term, with parents and carers of students across the school, meeting with their child’s teacher to discuss their learning and wellbeing growth during the first semester of this year. Parent/Teacher interviews are an important opportunity for parents and carers and teachers to partner to support the learning, wellbeing, and engagement of our students. Thank you to our parents and carers for making time for this important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher/s. If you have not had the opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, please get in contact with them to arrange a suitable time.

Safe Crossings, Safe Kids

The safety of our school children is a top priority. School crossings have special rules and are often a workplace for our School Crossing Supervisors. Your actions on and around school crossings keep our community safe.

Safe behaviours at school crossings

As kids travel to and from school it’s important for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to be aware and take extra care during these busy times. Following the road rules at school crossings doesn’t just keep our community safe, it is also the law. 

 

To help keep our kids safe, it’s important for drivers to:

  • Slow down around school crossings at a speed slow enough to stop safely, if necessary.
  • Stop if a hand held “Stop” sign is displayed and you must give way when school crossings flags are displayed.
  • Stop and wait until the school crossing is clear of all pedestrians including supervisors.
  • Stop if a child or adult is about to cross or is crossing, even if there is no crossing supervisor.
  • Never overtake a vehicle stopping or stopped at the crossing.
  • Never let children get in or out of your vehicle when stopped waiting at a school crossing.
  • Respect School Crossing Supervisors, they’re trained to support children’s safety.
  • Always watch out for children near schools and if you see a school crossing, use it.

 

At school crossings, all road users need to be alert, including pedestrians. Always look and listen for approaching traffic from each direction before crossing. Pedestrians need to be sure that drivers or riders have seen them and are stopping.

 

Identifying a school crossing

School crossings are operational when flags are displayed or signs with flashing lights are operating. Drivers, riders and pedestrians can look out for the following to help identify a school crossing:  

  • School crossings are active on weekdays during Victorian school terms. Usually between 8am to 9.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm.
  • Red and white posts on each side of the road with orange children’s crossing flags.
  • Two parallel continuous or broken lines across the road surface. Children’s crossing yellow signs and twin yellow lights flashing.
  • School crossing supervisor may be present, easily identified by a high visibility yellow safety vest or jacket and a hat with the word ‘Supervisor’ embroidered.
  • If you’re driving in a school zone, it usually means a school crossing will be nearby. In most cases, the speed limit displayed will be 40km/h or 60km/h (when the original speed limit is 80km/h or higher). 

Keep a look out for the new posters around our school and thank you for helping to keep our crossings and our kids safe! 

School Council Public Reporting Meeting

Our School Council Public Reporting Meeting will be held next Wednesday 20 August, starting at 6:30pm and concluding by 7pm. At this meeting, our School Council President, Kate Rogers, and Principal, Adele Gregson, will share a presentation covering 2024 School Council key activities and achievements, and the 2024 Annual Report. 

The meeting will be held via Webex. Please check Sentral for the meeting details and link. A summary of our 2024 School Council key activities and achievements will be shared in our next newsletter, and the 2024 Annual Report is available on our website. 

Changes to Parking Restrictions along Hayrick Lane - REPRINT

Please note the new parking restrictions on Hayrick Lane at the front of the school. This area is now a no parking zone, designed to support quick drop-offs and pick-ups only. Drivers are required to stay with their vehicle and move on within 2 minutes.

The local council has been monitoring the area, including with unmarked vehicles, so we encourage everyone to follow the new guidelines to avoid fines.

If you’d like to walk your child into the school, please park in the surrounding streets and enjoy a short walk into the grounds together. Thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our drop-off and pick-up areas safe and efficient for everyone.

Mrs George is Currently on Leave

Sabrina George is currently on extended leave. During this time, please see any member of the leadership team for any matters you would normally discuss with Mrs George. 

 

Our team is here to support you and ensure everything continues smoothly in her absence.

 

 

 

We hope you all enjoy a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to another fabulous fortnight of learning. 

Warm regards,

Adele Gregson, Marty Gill and Bree King