Dear Families,

It’s Newletter Day!

I wanted to start this newsletter with a huge thankyou to our awesome office staff. They brought Pat, Lisa and myself some of the best Vanilla Slice I have ever tasted. Denise informed me this was to celebrate ‘Principal’s Day’. While I have doubts over the need to have a Principals Day, I do want to take the opportunity to thank Lisa and Pat, Assistant Principals of Bourchier Street Primary School. They do a fantastic job leading the learning and wellbeing of our great school and I feel very grateful for the support they provide.. Coming to work everyday with such great people is something I don’t take lightly!

The first two weeks of Term Three were dedicated to NAIDOC celebrations. We launched our term with a flag raising ceremony on the first day of term, with Aunty Merle Miller doing a Welcome to Country and teaching our Year Six students about this year’s NAIDOC theme ‘Keep the fire burning.’ Throughout the following weeks our students were taught about traditional games and artefacts by Tristan Miller and Tina King. A big thankyou to those people, escpecially Tina who gave up her time to ensure our students had a such a positive experience. We bought our celebrations to a close with last Friday’s NAIDOC assembly, which showcased some great performances. We aspire to continue learning about First Nations culture and perspectives throughout the year and NAIDOC week is a wonderful time to share this with our community.

Today we are holding our Olympic day. It has been fantastic to see everyone out on the oval this morning participating in some great activities. I wanted to thank our Year Six team for leading this. The kids are having a great time!

Tomorrow, we're celebrating the 100 Days of School with our Foundation students, and we couldn't be more excited! It's hard to believe how much they've grown and learned in just 100 days. This milestone is a big deal for them and for us, as we reflect on all the wonderful moments and progress they've made.They will be showing off their outfits by parading in assembly tomorrow afternoon, come along if you can!

We are also looking forward to the first 2025 transition session happening on August the 25th. It will be very exciting to welcome the next group of students to the Bourchier family. These sessions will happen at 2:15pm on Fridays. If you know of anyone that is due to start Foundation next year and is due to start school please encourage them to make contact with the office as soon as possible.

There is so much more happening around the place that I find it difficult to write about, so pla=ease check Compass, Seesaw and the rest of this newsletter to learn more about all the great things that are happening.

Hope you have a great week!

GARY D'ARMA

Is your child ready to start school in 2025? Enroll them now for a bright future at Bourchier Street. Book a School Tour and explore our programs and facilities. See firsthand why our school is the perfect place for your child's education journey. Phone 58213488 to make an appointment.

Today we held our very own Olympics. The day focused on having fun and coming dressed in green and gold. By the looks of all the smiles the day was enjoyed by all. Go Aussies!

This week the Year 4’s were lucky enough to launch the ‘Potato Olympics’. Each student got to design and create their own potato athlete and decide which country it would be representing. To kick off the competition, we held an opening ceremony where each athlete marched behind their flag before one of the French athletes lit the ‘cauldron’. The potato athletes will be participating in a variety of events including breakdancing, archery, gymnastics and weightlifting. This will allow our Year 4 students to practise a variety of Mathematical skills including estimating, measuring, adding and collecting data. We are so excited to see our potato athletes thrive and do their countries proud!!

Bourchier Street proudly celebrated Naidoc week with a series of special activities and events that honored the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal people. A highlight was a special assembly where students were treated to traditional dances. The assembly was vibrant and a powerful reminder of the rich cultural heritage that Naidoc week celebrates.

Come one, come all to the spectacular Junior Production of "Bourchier Big Top"

Our talented students have been working hard to bring you an unforgettable show filled with fun, excitement, and amazement. Bring your family and friends and enjoy a magical evening under the Big Top! Don't miss out on this fantastic event!

Here's your perfect opportunity to stock up on delicious pies, desserts and put some meals away in your freezer! Make sure to get your orders in and support our school. Thanks for your participation!

Order form below! Pick up day is Wednesday 28th August.

If you don't call to collect, boxes will be sent home with a student.

We look forward to seeing everyone's creative costumes this coming book week day! Students will have the chance to walk the red carpet, so don't miss out on this opportunity to celebrate your favorite book character. If you go to "I love this shop" and mention Bourchier Street, you will receive a 10% discount.

There will be necessary road repairs on Bourchier Street, between Graham Street and Carson Street. Works will commence on Tuesday 6th August (next week) between the hours of 8am and 4pm.

Council politely asks local road users and residents to not park on the street for this day and timeframe, and to also comply with the traffic management in place during the course of repairs.

Council appreciates the community's understanding and cooperation during these essential maintenance works.

For additional information, please contact Council's

Project Manager: Saleem Shaikh on 58 32 9700.

Is your child academically driven? Would they benefit from an extra challenge and learning environment where like-minded students are placed together to support each other?

In 2025, Greater Shepparton Secondary College is launching its High Ability Program for Year 7s looking to go that extra mile.

Students will learn valuable 21st Century Skills in communication, collaboration and creativity and set themselves up for success in their senior years.

Expressions of Interest to sit an assessment for this program are open until August 16. Apply today: https://forms.office.com/r/3jkkzNTLM4.

More information is available on the GSSC website: https://www.gssc.vic.edu.au/news-and-events/latest-news/560-year-7-and-9-high-ability-program-in-2025

As the cold weather arrives, so do coughs, colds, stomach bugs and other respiratory illnesses.
It is important that we practice good hygiene, such as washing our hands, hand sanitiser, and using tissues when we cough or sneeze.
If your child is away due to sickness, please update their absence via our Compass App.

Arriving to school on time is crucial for both students and staff. It sets a positive tone for the day, ensures that you don’t miss important instructions or activities, and demonstrates respect for the school community’s time and schedule. Here are a few tips to help ensure timely arrival:

1. Prepare the night before: Lay out clothes, pack your bag, and prepare lunch the night before to avoid morning delays.

2. Set an alarm: This will help give you ample time to get ready and commute to school.

3. Stay organized: Keep track of your schedule and any special activities or events that might require you to arrive earlier than usual.

Being on time helps create a structured and efficient learning environment for everyone involved.

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.

Parent payment can be made via QKR

Parent payment $220 per student

Excursion Levy $80 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.

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.

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

Did you know Bourchier St. has an e-library?

Students are able to borrow books to read on their ipad.
You can access the e-library via the website below:

Search Bourchier St. Primary School
Visit our library
Sign in details will be your child’s cases code and the password is ebook01
Or download the App

Our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program allows devices to be brought into the school, and connected to our secure network

Our school has an online BYOD portal organised by JB-Hifi where you can access discounted rates on approved devices. THE PASSWORD IS BSPS24

If you would like more information on the program, please visit the BYOD page on our website or open the attached BYOD toolkit for parents.

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!

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.

Bourchier Street Policies

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