Over the last couple of weeks we have welcomed our new Foundation students in for their first transition sessions - incredible to think we are at that point of the year and as I said to the parents welcome to the graduating class of 2030!

I've spent some time over the last week working closely with our Leadership Team looking at the future focuses for our school. It is a very exciting time of the year and a pleasure to work with such committed professionals who have the improvement of our students at the core of everything they are doing - as parents and students of the school you should be very excited and proud of the wonderful school you have chosen.

2024 STAFF LIST

00C - Alannah Cole

00G - Kirsten Goss

00S - Vicky Soldatos (Team Leader)

00T - Lou Tribolet

1B - Zoe Bartus (Team Leader)

1C - Eileen Crabb

1/2P - Zoya Pavloff

2S - Kelly Sotiriadis & Michelle Fabris

2W - Simone Wood

3P - Michael Pitinga

3U - Esra Uzunbay

34L - Daniel Liebrich

4A - Amanda Chetcuti & Kate Ferguson

4C - Emily Chau (Team Leader)

5A - Fiona Arthur

5B - Sue Battista

5T - Emily Tainsh

6F - Danielle Fountain (Team Leader)

6L - Molly Lawlor

6S - Danae Sage

Art - Liz Dixon (Team Leader)

LOTE - Yi Zhang

Music - Lisa Shacklock

PE - Merissa Pickford

Science - Wendy Bennett

EAL/Support - Angelo Merlino

Patch - Trinity Parker

Library - Kerrie McKinlay

I am very pleased with the teaching team we have put together and know their collective expertise and strong expectation of collaboration and best practice will see students flourish.

Please note that teachers are allocated to classes on the detailed knowledge we have as a school on their strengths and how this will best match the composition of the entire class. It is on this basis that teacher requests are not considered.

FAREWELLS

Kaye Fraser

I am delighted to announce that Kaye has made the decision to retire from her work as one of our amazing teachers. She has fulfilled many roles since starting with us in 2018. Kaye has been a dedicated and active member of our school, we thank her for the enormous roles she has taken on and her passion towards the BPS students.

Michelle Robinson

Michelle has been an integral part of our Year 1 classrooms this year. Michelle is relocating with her family and wish her all the best. We thank her for the enormous roles she has taken on and her passion towards the BPS students.

Gemma Kahrimanis

Gemma has been a great part of our 1/2 team this year since joining to replace Wendy Bennett for the remainder of 2023. She has supported the team and assisting our year 1/2 students. We thank her for the enormous role she has taken on and her passion towards her students. Gemma is looking forward to a year of travel in 2024.

Tristan Kalogeropoulos

Tristan has been an enormous part of our Year 3/4 team this year, replacing Steph Storto and Kirralee Felicite. He has brought a wealth of experience to the team and we wish him well returning to his position at Jells Park Primary School. We thank him for his enormous commitment to BPS.

Krystle D'Amelio

Krystle has been an integral part of our 5/6 team this year since re-joining this year. She has supported the team and assisting our year 6 students. Krystle has made a tremendous impact on our students and their families. We wish her well for new challenges in 2024.

Jacqui Carfi

Jacqui has been an important part of our 1/2 classrooms this year. Jacqui has successfully gained a position at a school closer to her home. We thank her for the enormous role she has taken on and support of BPS students.

STEP UP Program

This Friday the children will enjoy the first session of our new Stepping Up program, as part of our transition into their 2024 year level. This week the groupings will be done alphabetically. The students are always positive and excited to step into the new year level. We have an outstanding teaching team and all children will be very well supported by their current and future teachers.

The staff spend much time and effort developing the best class structures and student placement possible - taking into account the children's requested five learning partners, spread of abilities, genders, social and emotional needs, friendships and parent requests (which were due at the beginning of October).

As teachers, we ask that you support your child at this time by speaking positively about the new school experiences and wonderful opportunities that 2024 will bring.

You can support your child through the transition process by asking positive questions such as:

What are you looking forward to the most next year?
What things are you really good at?
How can you make new friends?
What would you like me to tell your new teacher about you?

Helpers Morning Tea

The staff warmly invite all parents and friends who have helped throughout the year to a Special Morning Tea on Thursday 7th December 2023 from 10.40am – 11.20am in the Gym Foyer.

Parents and friends help in many, many ways across the school e.g. band committee, book club, icypoles, Patch cooking & working bees, classroom helpers, excursions, camps, sports days, PE/sports committees, Chinese day, graduation, running club, literacy helpers (book sorting etc), sickbay washing, second-hand uniform sales, Parents and Friends committee, classroom reps, Kids Hope mentors etc.

Everybody’s help and support is valued and appreciated and we would like to celebrate another great year with you all. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Hobby Club

A huge thank you to Jaz, Lisa and the team who run our weekly Hobby Club. Just letting everyone know that the final Hobby Club for 2024 will be 30th November.

Curriculum Days 2024

The following dates have now been confirmed by school council for the student free curriculum days for 2024:

29th January

22nd February

4th November

20th December

TheirCare will be offering a program on these days and will be open their bookings for these days shortly. Please see compass for more information about TheirCare and also their holiday program flier.

Day	Activities
Monday	Choir, Happy Hub & Garden Central
Tuesday	Library, JSC & Girls Footy
Wednesday	Library, Chinese Dance & STEM Club
Thursday	Hobby Club &*Kelly Sports Dance
Friday	Yarning Circle & *Chess Club

Lunchtime Clubs & Activities