Bourchier Mail

Last week we celebrated our Senior Production "Time Warp" and what a fantastic event it was!

The students had an absolute ball and loved every moment of being on stage. They shone brightly, shared plenty of laughs, and created memories that will stay with them for years to come.

A special mention and huge thankyou to Dani Williamson, the creative director, and to our dedicated teachers for all the effort, and support that went into making the production such a success.

It was a joy to watch, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students.

Over the past month, educators from the Dharnya Centre have been working with our Foundation Aboriginal students through the Lodgba Yorta Yorta Waka Program. This engaging cultural program runs for four weeks, with one session per week, and is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of our students.

Next, the program will extend to our Year 1 and Year 2 Aboriginal students.

Program Aims:

• Strengthen cultural identity, pride, and connection to Yorta Yorta Country

• Provide a culturally safe space for students to explore their Aboriginality

• Deepen understanding of Yorta Yorta history, language, traditions, and contemporary life

• Support student wellbeing, belonging, and engagement in learning

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We’re proud to offer this enriching opportunity to celebrate and connect with culture in our school community.

It continues to be a privilege to be your School Chaplain at BSPS.

Thankyou to all those parents who always support my role in caring for your children.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if your child/ren need my encouragement or care in any specific area.

I want to let you know of some of the activities I am involved in at school. We continue to serve BREAKFAST every day from 8am in the portables (Ang's kitchen). This is for any and all students to get something extra warm before going to class. Your support in donating milo, hot chocolate, jam has been very much appreciated. We always require more of your support as it is extremely busy during these cooler months.

The Kid Shed is another responsibility I have with the grade 5's coming to put their hands to work making projects to take home as well as improving the school grounds. The children love this activity and are always enthusiastic during this session.

We are still available to deliver food hampers to you during the school terms. We have plenty of hampers for those families who require a bit extra to keep the family fed. Especially during the holidays. If you require some extra supply of food, you are very welcome to phone the office and leave a message for me.

My hope and prayer is that all our children are cared for at BSPS in an individual way that shows we want the best opportunities to develop your child in a balanced environment, in all area's of school life.

RICHARD POOLE

Chaplain BSPS

Parents and carers are invited to attend our next Assembly Friday 12th September.

Assembly is a great way to celebrate student achievements, share in the fun, and stay connected to school life and we’d love to see you there!

Where: Basketball courts or school hall depending on weather.

When: Friday 12th September - 2.45 pm

If you missed buying Dad/Special persons a Fathers Day gift, come to the back up stall

Friday 5th September - recess. Gifts will range from $3 to $10

Something for every dad or special person! Please bring a bag to pop your gift in.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming all the dads and special carers who RSVP’d to join us for our Father’s Day Breakfast tomorrow. Thank you for letting us know you’re coming – we can’t wait to share an egg and bacon roll together and celebrate this special occasion.

Book Club Orders for catalogue 6 close this Friday. You can order online through LOOP or by bringing in the correct cash to the front office in an envelope with the order form.

Click here to order

Book Club is a great way to get children excited about reading, with affordable books they’ll love. Every purchase not only supports your child’s reading at home but also earns reward points for our school to buy extra resources. Orders can be placed online by clicking the above link — thank you for supporting a love of reading!

Each Friday, our Junior School students enjoy a healthy fruit snack, and we rely on the help of parent volunteers to make it happen. If you’re available to assist with cutting and serving fruit for an hour or so on a Friday morning, we’d love your support! We require a current Working with Children's Check.

Please contact the school office to express your interest. 58 213 488

If you’d like to help out at school—as a classroom helper, on excursions, or at Fruity Friday—Victorian law requires you to hold a current Volunteer Working with Children Check.

Apply (it’s free for volunteers):

workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au ▸ “Apply for a check”

(This link takes you to the Service Victoria portal where the whole application is completed online.)

Quick notes for families

• The online form takes about 15 minutes; you’ll need proof‑of‑identity documents.
• Once approved, you’ll get a physical card and a free digital card inside the Service Victoria app (handy if you forget the plastic one).
• Please bring either card to the office before your first volunteer session so we can record your WWCC number and expiry date.

Thank you for helping us keep our students safe while strengthening our school community!

Beanies - $15

Bomber Jacket $40

The winter chill has well and truly set in, and it’s the perfect time to rug up in our warm Bourchier Street bomber jackets and beanies. Both items are available to purchase through the QKR app and can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom!

Keep your child warm and looking great in our official school winter gear!

Enjoy delicious homemade baking with a different treat every week!

Check Newsletter and FB each week for our yummy specials. Order via QKR app under snacks.

Please make it a priority to arrive at school on time.

8.45am - music starts & students make their way to class.

8.55am - Class begins.

If your child/ren arrive to school after 9am they MUST come into the front office to get signed in otherwise our records could show them as absent.

It is extremely important for our school to keep strict attendance records.

When students are punctual, they are more likely to enter the classroom with a clear and open mind, ready to absorb information and engage actively in the day's curriculum.

Free Playgroup at Bourchier Street – Everyone’s Welcome!

Come along to our free playgroup, held every Wednesday of the school term from 9:15am to 11:00am.

It’s a relaxed and friendly space with tea and coffee provided, and it’s run by the Shepparton Council with our lovely facilitator Syeda, who makes everyone feel welcome.

The playgroup is open to children aged 0–5 and their families — mums, dads, grandparents, carers — everyone’s welcome! Bring the kids along to make new friends and enjoy a fun morning of art and craft, educational play, block building, with story and rhyme time to finish the session.

Every child is welcome to our Breakfast Program each morning from 8am to 8.45am.

If a parent/guardian needs to pick up their student early from school for an appointment or any other significant reason, please notify your child’s teacher or the front office, with as much notice possible.

Often students are in a specialist program or out of the classroom, so if no notice is given it puts pressure on the office staff when trying to find students whilst answering phones and tending to sick bay.

Please be mindful as we have quite a few students leaving school early which interrupts the classroom as well as their learning time so please avoid this when possible.

The wearing of school uniform helps children develop a sense of identity with the school community.
The school uniform helps promote a positive image of both students and the school to the general community. The wearing of school uniform promotes equality.

The school uniform is to be worn during school hours, while traveling to and from school, and when the students are on school excursions.

All school uniform must be clearly named so that lost items can be identified.

Jackets and hats can be purchased from the school. Shepparton retail shops stock the entire uniform. The school endeavors to provide pre-loved items at the cheapest possible cost.

Please refer to our Student Dress Code Policy

Please note that the Balaclava Road Child Care Carpark is a private carpark, please avoid parking there at all times.

When your child is absent from school, please log onto the parent portal, COMPASS and enter the absence along with the reason.

You need a username and password which has been distributed to families, but we can easily resend you the logon details by phoning or emailing the front office Bourchier.ps@education.vic.edu.au

Refer to the instructions below

Often Bourchier Street communicates to our families via the Compass app, important information of what is happening within the school. Sometimes you are prompted through your email to open important news items. Please make sure your email is up to date, so you do not miss valuable information. Please phone front office 58 213 488 if your email address needs updating. If your child is absent from School, please logon to Compass to document this.

Every family needs to download the Qkr! app which will enable you to pay school payments, purchase hats/jackets, order lunch through the canteen and purchase tickets for special productions etc.

Simply download on your phone and you will see how easy it is to manage!

Woolworths Cricket Blast (Age 5-8)

Commences: Thursday 23rd October 2025

Until: Thursday 11th December 2025

Time: 5 – 545pm

Cost $100

All equipment provided

For further information please contact the Woolworths Blast Coordinator:

Luke McPhillamy

0476 148 552

luke.mcphillamy@gmail.com

Register on: https://www.playhq.com/cricket-australia/register/16ae4b

Program will be held at Kialla Main Oval

https://maps.app.goo.gl/xTf6ABASjFCpEYdP9

Bourchier Street Policies

Our school regularly reviews and updates its policies to ensure they reflect current practices and support our students and families. We invite parents to read through our policies, which can be accessed via the link above. Your feedback is always welcome — please contact the front office

on 58 213 488 if you have any comments or suggestions.

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools "Privacy Collection Notice below.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy below, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn.

Bourchier Street Primary School has a zero tolerance of any form of child abuse. The school is committed to acting in children’s best interests. The safety and wellbeing of children at this school is our highest priority. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered.

Email: bourchier.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Website: bourchierps.vic.edu.au
Location: 1-19 Bourchier Street, Shepparton VIC, Australia
Phone: (03) 5821 3488
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Twitter: @bourchierps