Parents & Friends Community News

Welcome to the 2021 school year where ‘normal’ programming has never been so appreciated! Having knocked over the class lists (thanks Jan Browne), the PFC is in planning mode and will release the complete calendar of PFC events in the coming weeks.

Social Night for NEW BPS Parents’ & Guardians

Are you new to BPS? Like to meet some kindred spirits? Whatever your circumstances, parents and guardians new to BPS are invited to a casual get-together at:

The local ‘Half Moon’ pub at 120 Church Street, Brighton
Thursday 11 March 2021@ 7:30PM
Email: pfc@brighton.edu.vic.au to RSVP and be added to the New-to-BPS whatsapp group.

Le BPS MUMS' LUNCH - Tickets now on sale!

This year’s ‘Le BPS Mums' Lunch’ will be an elegant, stand-up social event in a fabulous venue overlooking Brighton Beach. There’ll be live music and a DJ; French-style canapes and assorted refreshment options; a silent auction and raffle; followed by an after-party with live music. Only 160 tickets are available so be quick! If these FAQs don’t answer your questions, please email pfc@brighton.edu.vic.au We look forward to seeing you there!

Q When & where?

A Friday 26 March, 12-2:30PM followed by an after-party upstairs until 4PM followed by an after-after-party downstairs, outside, with live music until sunset, at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club.

Q Tickets?

A There are two ticket options: The ‘Sparkling’ ticket: $65, including a glass of sparkling on arrival and canapes; and ‘The Free Flo’: $105, including free-flowing refreshments. All tickets for the event can be purchased at: www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=714088& Attendees who have purchased the free flo ticket will wear a wrist band.

Q Pourquoi?

A To build a sense of community at BPS and to raise funds for BPS. Social events are part of the fabric of Brighton. All school mums are invited to take part in the dynamic calendar of school events to help celebrate successes, support students in their endeavours, and meet others who contribute to this welcoming community. This is especially important after a 2020 that was so isolating and challenging for many. This event will help to reignite our school spirit, deepen relationships among parents, create memories, and raise money for our school.

Q Theme?

A ‘Party like a Parisienne’, to honour the introduction of the French language at BPS. In keeping with the theme, you’re invited to dress ‘Cocktail Chic’. Google and Pinterest can help with outfit inspiration if you’re stuck for ideas. Just search ‘Parisian cocktail chic’. Otherwise, Smart Casual is absolutely fine too.

Q Raffle?

A Oui – and silent auctions and the items will be promoted in Compass, the school newsletter, and on the Brighton Primary Parents Hub Facebook page. Raffle tickets are $5 and can also be purchased via www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=714088&

Q Donations?

A Please contact Danielle c/- pfc@brighton.vic.edu.au

Q COVID-19 safe?

RBYC will be taking all the necessary precautions to ensure this event is as safe as possible.

2021 Class Reps & YLCs Confirmed

We are very proud and thankful to announce our school Class Representatives and Year Level Coordinators (YLCs) for 2021. Huge thanks to Jan Browne who collated the responses, Joel who set up the process, and everyone who volunteered. If you missed out this year, there will be many other ways to help the PFC in 2021, including volunteering to help with the Mums' Lunch fundraiser on 26 March, and other events.

Thank you to the Class Reps and YLCs. Through your networks, our community reach is far and wide and we know that our teachers welcome the support you provide throughout the year. Here is the full list:

2021 Year Level Coordinators:

Prep Stephen Smith

G1 Emma Oliver

G2 Michelle Gibson

G3 Emily Ainley

G4 Jan Browne

G5 Emma Oliver

G6 Oxana Kovbiy

2021 Class Representatives:

OA Jana Caridakis - Teacher: Kathryn Morrison

OA Lena Sommer - Teacher: Kathryn Morrison

OB Rebecca Beresford - Teacher: Isabela Marasca

OC Radhika Mendis - Teacher: Deb Barden

OC Tiffany Davis - Teacher: Deb Barden

OD Emma Lane - Teacher: Danielle Palombi

OE Leanne Soo - Teacher: Julie Daniel

1A Linda Boshoff - Teacher: Michelle Flood

1B Bruce Gilmore - Teacher: Nicole King

1C Sophie Craig - Teacher: Zoe Picton & Jewel Jackson

1D Candice Booth - Teacher: Tessa Woodgate

1D Sammy Simonds - Teacher: Tessa Woodgate

2A Charmaine Machar - Teacher: Angie Fifer

2B Michelle Gibson - Teacher: Madeline Long

2C Sarah Carlier - Teacher: Breallen Cole

2D Elissa Ellis - Teacher: Angela Alderuccio

3A Kellie Attard - Teachers: Heather Jenkins & Amanda Kerr

3B Caroline Webber - Teacher: Sylvia Zanati

3C Lily Chenh - Teacher: Emily Seccull

3D Clare Betts - Teacher: Georgia Kirk

4A Meredith Overbury - Teacher: Phoebe James

4B Jan Browne - Teacher: Melanie Davis

4C Kate Ogilvie - Teacher: Nicole Klaassen

4D Cameron Spence - Teacher: Kellie Runciman

5A Andrea Priddey - Teacher: Kylie Crebbin

5B Emma Stanford - Teacher: Andrew Lyon

5C Pip Scarff - Teacher: Tatjana Linklater

5D Sarah Ettershank - Teacher: Caitlyn Jeffress

6A Nikki Wintle - Teacher: Elise Newnham

6B Sophie Mason - Teacher: Ella Gillings

6C Christina Gianniosis - Teacher: Sarah Carnegie

6D TBC - Teacher: Emma Devries