Dear Families,

Thanks for opening our Newsletter. As always there is lots of things happening here at Bourchier Street. After this week there are only two week's left of the term. Our teachers have been working on Semester Reports. Our twice a year Semester Reports provide updates on your child's progress on the Victorian Curriculum. ‘Progression points’ are the term we use for tracking students progress against the Victorian Curriculum. We provide progression points for English, Mathematics, Inquiry as well as specialists subjects. In addition to progression points teachers have provided a brief general comment about students progress in each Semester. Our Semester Reports are supplemented by progressive reporting on Seesaw. I am sure many families are great at checking Seesaw regularly, where we provide work samples and regular updates on learning progress. Semester Reports will be published in the last Wednesday of Term Two. Seesaw can be accessed at any time!

Next week, we are looking forward to a bit of fun with our Whole School Winter Day. I wanted to thank Mrs Walsh and the other staff who have been planning this exciting day. I encourage everyone to bring along a donation for ‘People supporting people, ’ a well-known local charity managed by Azim.

During the holidays we have some exciting building works planned. A sports cover is scheduled to be installed over our second basketball court. This addition will provide year-long protection from the elements and I am sure will help distribute our basketballers and netballers so our first court is not so crowded during times of heavy usage.

I also wanted to shout out to the team behind ‘Let’s talk Bourchier,’ a student podcast that recently hit Spotify's online shelves. It is awesome to see that our student work is live on a platform that can have a truly global reach. If you haven’t already I recommend you check out the podcast and if you have ideas for future episodes please let us know!

That’s it for now, I hope you have a great couple of week's and as always please reach out if you have any concerns, questions or ideas for school improvement!

Take care,

GARY D'ARMA

This term the Grade 2 students have been exploring change through different science experiments for their Inquiry unit. This week they are making salt crystals to observe physical change. Stay tuned for their results!

The year 5 and 6 cohort have been working to produce a sea creature made from recycled materials.

The aim of this art project was to reuse and repurpose items that may end up in landfill.

Students created a plan, listed, and sourced the materials needed, built and reflected on their art piece.

The sea creatures are now on display in the main foyer and art room.

We have an important update regarding our school canteen menu.

After careful consideration and in response to ongoing profitability concerns, we have made the decision to adjust the prices of our canteen items. This marginal price increase is the first canteen price increase in several years. This change will help us continue to provide a five day a week canteen service to our students.

The new prices have taken effect now.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we implement these necessary adjustments.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Attached is the update price list.

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.

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 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.

If you have a NEW Health Care Card, please complete CSEF application form attached below.

Families who have a Health Care Card are eligible to claim $150 PER STUDENT for Camps, Excursions and swimming, and money is paid directly to the school.

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

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!

Registrations are now OPEN!!

GSBA Domestic Summer Comp 2024/25 (19/08/2024 - 30/03/2025)

Register here : https://www.playhq.com/basketball-victoria/register/1b1bf6

Rego's close 14th July 2024.

The season has changed to be longer than previous.

This has increased the price. Please look into Paypal Pay in 4 as a payment option.

We will be holding Grading Trials the week of 15th to 19th July.

A reminder the Tigers club consists of Bouchier Street, Grahamvale and Gowrie Primary Schools only.

Any queries please email us:

tigers@gsba.com.au

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