Principal's Report

Hello BRPS Community,

I trust you're staying well as the Winter months descend upon us. The school continues to be a hive of activity with arts, sports, camps, sustainability and wellbeing events, in addition to teaching and learning programs. 

As shared in previous communications, we expect to see challenges with providing the full complement of staff over the coming months. Thanks in advance for your flexibility and understanding should those challenges arise. Please see the dedicated COVID-19 Update page for COVID specific information.

Student Achievement Reports and Parent/Teacher Conferences

Firstly, I would like to thank our school community for their collaborative efforts in striving to offer the full range of learning programs and additional experiences to ensure our students have received the best possible outcomes this semester. 

I congratulate our dedicated staff for their ongoing commitment to their work as educators, where they have excelled in responding to and planning for learning in challenging conditions. Their adaptability and commitment to pursuing the best outcomes for our students has been outstanding.  

Student reporting in Semester 1, 2023 reflects student achievement and progress against the full Victorian Curriculum, with a priority focus on Literacy, Numeracy and the Personal and Social Capabilities. Additional support for growth in student learning has been provided through programs such as the Tutor Learning Initiative (reading) and the Victorian High Abilities Program (English and Mathematics – selected students).

Diverse learning experiences have included Science and STEM, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Health and Physical Education, Cybersafety, History and Civics and Citizenship. Students have also participated in leadership activities, sports, incursions, excursions and camp programs.

Student Achievement Reports

Published in Compass for all students on Monday 19th June. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences - save the date

Scheduled for Wednesday 21st June (final week of Term Two) from 2pm-7pm. Alternate dates may apply for several classes due to teacher availability. 

Further information will be provided next week, with bookings scheduled to open on Compass on Friday 9th June. 

Year 5 Camp - "The Island" Phillip Island

Our Year 5 students are excited to be travelling to Phillip Island for their adventure camp on Tuesday 13th June.  Thank you to the Year 5 team for organising what should be a fabulous adventure and bonding session for our Year 5 group.  

District & Division Cross Country

Following the success in the Seaside District Cross Country Carnival (in which Black Rock took out second place overall), we had a number of students who competed at the Kingston Division Cross Country Carnival. To qualify for this competition, students needed to finish in the top 10 of their race at the District Carnival with 12 Black Rock students across Year 4, 5 and 6 doing so. The Division Cross Country was held at Karkarook Park in Moorabbin and there was some sensational individual achievements, including two students who have qualified for the Regional Cross Country Carnival:

Chilli N – qualified for Regions

Vivienne B – qualified for Regions

Ava P, Chloe D, Austin C, Luke S, Sam L, Josh G, Mila T, Toby S, Zacky M, Zali G

2024 Foundation Enrolments

2024 Foundation enrolments are now open. We have held five successful tours this term and enrolments are building. If you are aware of any families that are seeking a school for next year please direct them to our website for information about these events and the enrolment process. 

SIBLING ENROLMENTS

Sibling enrolments are now open, please contact the office for enrolment forms.

I hope you have a wonderful fortnight. 

Sam Tyndall

PRINCIPAL