Principal Report
Mr. Lehane
Behaviour Survey
This year, our school is very proud to be actively engaging in School Wide Positive Behaviour Support training. This initiative will help us build consistency in our approach to supporting students and further strengthen our positive learning environment.
We kindly ask parents to take a few minutes to complete a short survey to help us identify behaviours that currently occur from time to time and that we may wish to address. Students have already completed this survey, and you may like to have a discussion with your child about it, or they may have already spoken to you about behaviours they feel should be addressed.
Please submit one survey response for each behaviour you would like to raise. If you have several behaviours to note, you are welcome to complete the survey multiple times.
Welcome Mrs Rees
We are delighted to welcome Mrs Rees to Bridgewater Primary School as our new MARC Van teacher. In addition to delivering our Mobile Area Resource Centre program, Mrs Rees will also be teaching some Physical Education sessions across the school.
Today was a fantastic start, with Mrs Rees introducing students to some fun new games using the parachute. There was plenty of laughter, teamwork, and active participation as students learned new skills and enjoyed working together.
We are excited to have Mrs Rees as part of our team and look forward to the energy, enthusiasm, and expertise she will bring to both our MARC and PE programs.
Please join us in giving her a warm Bridgewater welcome!
Excursion to Quantum Victoria
Monday 30 March 2026
We’re excited to let families know that our students will be heading to Quantum Victoria in Melbourne for a fantastic day of hands-on science learning. This will be a joint excursion with Raywood Primary School and there will be no cost for families!
Travel Arrangements
We have booked a bus for the day.
- 7:05am – Pick up in Marong (we are hoping families can arrange to drop students at the bus however if this is not possible please contact the school as soon as possible so that we can help you make alternate arrangements)
Approximately 5:00pm – Drop off in Marong
It will be an early start, but we’re looking forward to a wonderful and engaging day.
Junior Program: Exploring the Senses
Students will investigate how our five senses work and how they help us understand the world. Through interactive activities, they will explore:
- Taste
- Touch
- Hearing
- Sight
- Smell
Students will use all five senses (including taste and smell) in safe, guided investigations to understand how our senses work together in everyday life.
Senior Program: Makey Makey
Students will explore measurement and basic electrical concepts through hands-on investigations. Activities will include:
- Measuring mass and volume (including making playdough)
- Exploring conductors and insulators
- Using a Makey Makey kit to create simple circuits
This engaging workshop supports students’ understanding of scientific thinking, experimentation and problem solving.
This excursion links directly to our Science curriculum and provides students with rich, hands-on learning experiences that build curiosity and deepen understanding.
Further permission information will be sent home shortly. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic day of learning!
School Lunches
School supplied lunches will now be on a Monday, this ties in with our cooking program.
Next week kicks off with Spaghetti Bolognaise which the students will make themselves with Miss Coffey. On the weeks there is no cooking staff will organise lunches as usual.
Seeking Donations for Easter Raffle
As we look ahead to our upcoming Easter Raffle, we are inviting families to help us create some wonderful prize hampers for our students and community.
To make our raffle a success, we are seeking donations of:
- Easter eggs (large or small)
- Easter-themed toys
- Easter craft activities
- Bunny, chick or Easter-themed novelty items
Every donation, big or small, will help us put together exciting prizes for our raffle winners. This is always a fun event for our students and a great way to bring our school community together.
If you are able to contribute, please send donations to the school by Friday 6th March.
We greatly appreciate your generosity and support — it makes a real difference and helps us continue to provide special opportunities for our students.
Thank you for helping make our Easter Raffle EGG-STRA special!
Marley Raising Funds
This February, Marley is taking part in The Big Bold Swim to support breast cancer research and save lives.
Did you know that 56 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every day? It's heart-breaking.
Marley is swimming to raise funds for Breast Cancer Trials to find new and better treatments and prevention strategies for every person affected by breast cancer to save lives today, tomorrow and forever.
Please support her by sponsoring her challenge.
Every dollar helps.
Together, we can create a world where NO MORE lives are cut short by breast cancer.
To Donate to the cause please use the link below:
https://fundraise.breastcancertrials.org.au/s/33816/34945/s
Thank you so much.
Wedderburn Fete
Wedderburn Fete will once again be held on the last day of Term 1 Thursday April 2nd. The Fete is a fantastic day for students to celebrate the end of first term and make connections with students from other schools.
Parents are welcome to meet us there and enjoy the day as well.
We will travel by bus and collect St. Mary's on the way.
There will be no cost for this excursion.
More information will be sent home via a permission slip on uEducateUs.
School Photos
Loft Studios Bendigo will be visiting our school on Monday 16th March to take our school photos, there are a variety of packs parents are able to purchase. Envelopes are being sent home today. Please ensure envelopes are returned to school prior to the day if you wish to purchase. Payment is either by cash in the envelope or Direct Debit. Do not make payments to the school, payments are directed to the photographer.
2026 Camp Program
Tank you to the many families who have already returned permission slips for the Grade 3–6 camp in 2026. We greatly appreciate your prompt support, which helps us with planning and organisation.
Students from Bridgewater Primary School will be attending camp alongside our friends from Inglewood Primary School at Camp Sunnystones from March 18 to 20.
If you have not yet returned your child’s permission slip, we kindly ask that you do so as soon as possible to assist us with final preparations.
Camp provides a valuable opportunity for students to build independence, strengthen friendships, and develop important social and life skills in a supportive outdoor environment. We are very much looking forward to a positive and memorable experience for all students.
Further information will be shared with families closer to the camp date.
Happy birthday to Mrs. Punton!
We hope you have a special day!