Bourchier Mail
School Newsletter - 20th Edition - 5th December 2024
Inviting new families to come and explore Bourchier Street Primary School on a guided tour with our Principal Team!
See our facilities, learn about our programs, and experience what makes our school special.
We can't wait to meet you and show you around!
At Bourchier Street Primary School, we’re looking to gauge the level of interest in our community for the establishment of a Parents and Friends Committee. This group might be involved in supporting school events, running fundraisers, sharing ideas, or helping create a warm, welcoming environment for all families. Whether you’ve got extra time to give or are just looking to increase school connection, we’d love to hear from you.
If you're interested, please complete the short online Expression of Interest form linked below.
https://forms.gle/HL56oBb5Aj9ij2Zz5
Once we’ve received Expressions of Interest, we’ll be in touch to share more information about the committee, invite you to an informal first meeting, and explore what it could look like moving forward. There’s no pressure to commit to anything right away. This is just about bringing together a group of interested parents and carers to help shape what the Parents and Friends Committee might become.
Thanks for your time!
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.
If you wish to use any portion of the $400 SSB on Camps or Excursions, please note that you must go into the SSB Portal and allocate the money to “Activities”. You are not selecting a specific activity at this stage, rather an amount you wish to have available to use at the school.
Excursion Levy is $100 per child
Please note: Any unspent SSB funds at 1 July 2025 will sit in your Family account for you to use when needed.
The Canberra Camp will be from Monday 24th to Thursday 27th November.
The Canberra trip is a highlight for the Year 6 students and incorporates many educational activities also with a lot of fund experiences.
The cost of the Camp will be $460.00
Suggested Payment Schedule:
- $125 - Deposit 30th May 2025
- $135 - 1st installment 25th July 2025
- $100 - 2nd installment 19th September 2025
- $100 - Final Instalment 31st October 2025
QKR is the preferred method of payment. Please check with the office if you have any CSEF or SSB that can be used for this camp.
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.
Attached below is the costs of the 2025 Parent Payment Arrangements.
Excursion Levy has been increased to $100 which will include a “Major Excursion” so there will now be no extra payment requested. CSEF can be used to cover this – for those who don’t receive CSEF they can use their School Saving Bonus.
Parent payment can be made via QKR
Parent payment $220 per student
Excursion Levy $100 per student
If you have a Health Care Card and claimed CSEF, you will receive $150 credit which can be used for camps and excursions only.
All children are expected to wear full school uniform
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 ensure that your child’s, clothes, lunch box, drink bottle and property are CLEARLY named. All named property will be returned to the student in the classroom. Unnamed items will be sent to lost property in the hall foyer.
Please note that the Balaclava Road Child Care Carpark is a private carpark, please avoid parking there at all times.
Compass
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.
Qkr!
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!
About Us
Email: bourchier.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Website: bourchierps.vic.edu.au
Location: 1-19 Bourchier Street, Shepparton VIC, Australia
Phone: (03) 5821 3488
Facebook: facebook.com/bourchierps
Twitter: @bourchierps