Principal
Our school is located on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation.
What makes you happy?
I can only assume everyone is as happy as I am about having the opportunity to visit family and friends again.
Wishing you all a wonderful time catching up with those in your life who you love over the next few weeks.
The year 2020 has had direct and indirect impacts on all of us in so many ways. For some it has been a time of reflection and for others a time of trauma.
As we work through things with our children our focus at school continues on their wellbeing. As a community we can support this by promoting gratitude and refocusing some of our conversations with our children. Supporting them to see the light in their lives will help them to continue coping no matter the situation they find themselves in.
As students settled back into school they are reestablishing relationships and learning to play together again. We are working to support them to remember our rights and responsibilities at BPPS.
If you can find time we would like you to find time to remind your children about our rights and responsibilities to assist us with them rejoining the playground.
World Teacher's Day
World Teacher's Day is this coming Friday. Thank you to our wonderful staff for all they do to provide an outstanding education to our children.
A message from the School Council President for World Teacher's Day.
Using play to support children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The following was shared with us last week via the Regional Office. A resource from Emerging Minds. It includes a link to an article about taking time to care for yourself - Parents need stress relief too.
Play is a vital part of child development and wellbeing. Like leisure activities and hobbies for adults, play is a way for children to relax and cope with stress. It gives them the opportunity to be creative and test out their problem-solving skills and provides a sense of accomplishment and confidence in their own abilities.
Play can also be beneficial for your own mental health. It’s a chance to take a break from the worries of COVID-19 and focus on something that is fun and nurturing for you both. It offers a chance to step into your child’s world and share the wonders of their creativity and imagination. Playing together strengthens the parent-child relationship, which helps build children’s resilience and lays the foundation for mental health throughout their lifetime.
While social distancing rules are in place, children are unable to play with their friends in the way that they are used to. This makes play time at home especially important. The following five tips can help you use play to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19.
Helping children cope with COVID-19
This fact sheet, adapted from the World Health Organisation’s information, provides tips for parents and carers to help support their children who may be feeling stressed due to the recent news of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
2020 Parent Opinion Survey
Thank you to the parents who have completed the Parent Opinion Survey. A reminder that the survey is open until
The 2020 Parent Opinion Survey will be conducted online between Monday 12 October and Friday 13 November 2020.
Traffic concerns
As noted in our last newsletter we have increased traffic around school. Please take care, we are seeing some dangerous movement around the school that is concern to staff and parents.
Is your child commencing in Foundation in 2021?
If you have a child due to start school in 2021 please contact the office with any questions, take part in our transition program as you can and download the enrolment form from our website and return as soon as possible.
There is talk within many school communities about 2021 and student performance. We will have further information regarding this in coming newsletters.
Is your child staying at BPPS in 2021?
It feels seems like 2020 started just yesterday but we have already commenced planning for next year. If you know that your child will be leaving BPPS at the end of 2020 please fill in the Google form to assist us with planning.,
Leaving Boroondara Park at the end of 2020
Virtual School Tour
Our Virtual Tour is finished and has been uploaded to our website. Take a look!
If you know anyone who has a child starting school in 2021 share the tour with them.
Foundation Information - flier - QR code to presentation. Please share with anyone looking for a place in Foundation in 2021.
Stay safe, stay home, stay well!
Susanne Lowe
Principal