A Message from Keir and Emma

2027 Class Structure 

As part of our planning for 2027, we have finished exploring student numbers, consulting with appropriate groups and exploring grade structure options. We will have 16 classes in 2027, and have made the decision that next year, our structure will be

The only change in this structure when compared to 2026, is that we will be having junior (year one and two) classes instead of straight year one and year two classes. 

In 2027, our specialist subjects will continue to be The Arts, Indonesian, STEM and Phys Ed. We will also continue to have school leaders working in Disability Inclusion and Wellbeing. 

In the coming weeks, we will share information about the teachers working in each of these classes, and the location of the classes. 

Creating 2027 Class Lists  

The first significant element when creating classes for 2027 involves teachers talking with their students about other students who they believe they learn well beside. This week, teachers will ask students to provide the names of five friends who they might like to be placed with next year. A social story will be read with all classes, which will explain to students important information such as the fact that they will be placed with at least one friend from their list. 

Another element of our class formation process is inviting parents and carers of students who have particular learning, social or emotional needs to provide relevant information that can help us create a positive learning experience for their child. We will be gathering this information through this survey. The survey will be open for three weeks from today, and will close on Tuesday 17th November. 

Please note that this survey is not about choosing teachers, rooms or friends for your child. If you are planning to share additional information that might help us place your child in 2027, please remember the complexity of finding the right class for all of our 400 students and share only essential information. Providing information about your child does not make any guarantees, and submissions referencing specific teachers will not be taken into account. 

If you have already emailed a member of leadership or your child’s classroom teacher with information in relation to their 2026 class placement, we ask that you consider the boundaries of this survey, and if appropriate, please fill out the survey with your response. 

IT’S ARRIVED! …. The BNWPS Water Festival 

The Ripple Effect …. 

As the culmination of our exploration of water and water related issues and designs, we are very pleased to invite you to a BNWPS Showcase and Production  

When? Thursday 29th October (This Thursday!) 

Classrooms and exhibition spaces will be open from 2.30pm. Classrooms and learning spaces will be open until 5pm. If you have time, we recommend looking through all of the exhibits in each learning space. 

At 4pm, please prepare for our production ‘The Ripple Effect’  

Students should meet their teachers in the designated areas, and parents, carers and friends should set up on the oval ready to watch the performance. 

Please bring a blanket or something low to sit on.  

We look forward to seeing you all there!