Buninyong PS Newsletter

Teaching and Learning 

BULLDOGS READ PROGRAM UPDATE

The Bulldogs Read Students were invited to take a tour of the Ballarat Library on Monday 5th May. After arriving, the library staff explained how the library worked and its purpose within our community. The students then took a tour of the extensive book collection and workshop spaces followed by learning how to search for books on the catalogue computer. 

 

They also explored the library’s self-borrowing and return features. After receiving their very own library cards, the students spent some time selecting and borrowing books to take home. 

 

Hopefully, we can use these books to write some excellent book reviews during our Bulldogs Read Sessions this term! 

Education Week 2025

This year, Education Week runs from Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May. The theme ‘Celebration of Cultures’ highlights the diversity of our communities and the importance of every child feeling safe and welcome at school.

 

We look forward to sharing more information about how we will be celebrating Education Week in next week’s school newsletter.

 

To find out more about Education Week 2025, visit Education Week | vic.gov.au. 

A reminder to sign up for the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge if you haven’t already done so. The Challenge will remain open until September 5th.

 

How to sign up:

Logging in with a Challenge passcode:

Teachers have provided students with their log-in details on a sticker that has been stuck in the home reading diary/student diary. Please see your child’s classroom teacher if you have any queries about logging in, or you can’t find the log in details.

 

Go to the Challenge application.

  1. Select the School/Student button.
  2. Select the VPRC login option.
  3. Enter your username and password.
  4. Select Login.

Students can log books read and also post reviews of books read.  All students who participate and complete the Premiers’ Reading Challenge will receive a certificate in Term 4 to recognise their achievement. 

KEY DATES FOR STUDENT REPORTING

As mentioned in recent issues of the school newsletter, this term parents and carers will be provided with a written report for your children, along with the opportunity to come along to a parent-teacher interview where you can meet with your child’s classroom and specialist teachers.

 

Please see below for those important dates:

Report timeline:

  • Reports available on Compass - June 27th
  • Parent-Teacher Interviews- June 30th: 4-6pm & July 2nd: 1:30-5pm (students dismissed 1pm)

Further information regarding making bookings for parent-teacher interviews will be communicated via the newsletter later in the term.  As always, please give the office a call if you have any questions or require support to make your bookings.