Bourchier Mail

Dear Families,

Happy Book Week!

This Friday is our big Book Parade and I have to say it’s my favourite event of the year. I can’t wait to see the amazing costumes the kids have been busy organising. The parade kicks off at 9:30am, and later in the day at 1:00pm we’ll hold a special assembly where our best-dressed students will be announced.

A big thank you to everyone who has already grabbed tickets to next week’s Senior School Production. If you haven’t yet, there are still some available through the front office. Just a reminder that tickets need to be pre-purchased as they won’t be available on the night, so make sure you’re organised.

I also want to give a huge congratulations to our Bourchier Under 13’s Netball team who recently won the district carnival premiership! The team played brilliantly against schools from across the region. A special thanks to Nat Hicks and Annie Manning for the time and effort they put into coaching and managing the team both on the day and in the lead-up. Watching the team collect their medals at the end must have been a proud moment for everyone involved.

Before I wrap up, I’d love to invite families and community members to join me and our leadership team for a cuppa and a chat next Thursday, 28 August at 2:45pm in the staffroom. We’ll share some of the ideas we’ve been working on and would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions too.

There’ll be tea, coffee and maybe even a few biscuits to keep the conversation flowing!

Thanks again for all your support, and as always, if there’s anything you need please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards,

Grade 2 Students have been learning how to use the Lego Digital Designer. They have created, boxes, characters, vehicles and small houses.

SNA Netball Carnival – By Stephanie Manning

On Sunday the 10th of August, four Bourchier Street teams played in the SNA Junior Netball Carnival. The sun was out, the weather was perfect, and it was an awesome day for netball!

The teams were:

• 9 & Under Bears
• 11 & Under Storm Breakers
• 13 & Under Hawks
• 13 & Under Eagles (my team!)

All the games were 2 halves of 7 minutes each, and most teams played between 7–9 games. That’s A LOT of netball, especially for the 9s and 11s — they were absolute legends for getting through the day.

There were wins and losses throughout the day, but every team kept their head up, played hard, and showed awesome sportsmanship.

There was so much good netball, loads of laughs, and yep… plenty of lollies being eaten! The Bears even had heaps of fun making up a brand-new team chant.

My team, the Eagles, won 6 games and lost 2. At the end of the rounds we were 3rd on the ladder, which meant we made the finals! The two teams we lost to earlier were Mooroopna Cats Pink and Shepp United. In the semi-final, we got to play Mooroopna again — and this time we beat them, which meant… GRAND FINAL TIME against Shepp United!

The grand final was soooo intense. There were heaps of people cheering and it felt super loud and exciting. After a nail-biting game, the siren finally went and we WON! Final score: 11–9!

Big thanks to all the families who came to cheer, score, and help out on the day. And a huge shoutout to our awesome coaches and team managers for everything they do.

Well done to everyone who played — GO BOURCHIER!! 🏆💛💙

9&U Bears

11 & U Storm Breakers

13 & U Hawks

13 & U Eagles

Our Year 3 students had a fantastic time cooking with Mama Ange! On the menu: warming pumpkin soup, coconut yoghurt with rhubarb syrup, and fried scones perfect for dipping into the soup. They also tucked into a colourful, healthy fruit platter. The smiles said it all — the kids loved tasting their creations! A big thank you to the wonderful mums who came along to lend a hand in the kitchen.

Boxes will be sent home Friday 22nd August 2025.

Thanks for supporting BSPS in this fundraiser!

Parents and carers are invited to attend our next Assembly tomorrow Friday 22nd August.

Come along to see dress ups, performances, student excellence awards, and special announcements.

It’s a great way to celebrate student achievements, share in the fun, and stay connected to school life.

Assemblies are a proud part of our community, and we’d love to see you there!

Where: Basketball courts or school hall depending on weather.

When: Friday 22nd August - 1pm

Tomorrow is Book Week Dress-Up Day! Come dressed as your favourite book character—we can't wait to see all the creative and imaginative costumes. Families are warmly invited to join us for the red carpet parade at 9:30am, followed by an assembly at 1pm.

Senior Production practice is well underway!

"BOURCHIER STREET TIME WARP" – a show you won't want to miss!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27th August

📍 Location: Eastbank - 6.30pm for a 7pm start

🎟️ Tickets: $10 each – available now via the QKR App.

Head to the QKR App to secure your seats today!

Please note: Students who are performing do not need to purchase a ticket.

If you need wheel chair access please phone front office so we can reserve seats for you.

Please click to RSVP for catering purposes.

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!

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