Bourchier Mail
School Newsletter - 10th Edition - 22nd June 2023
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FROM PRINCIPAL
Dear Parents,
As we approach the upcoming school holidays, I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone all the best over the break.
I am currently up at Mt Buller on a camp with some Year Five and Six students so I will keep my message short!
I hope everyone has a great break, spending time with loved ones, participating in hobbies or simply relaxing.
Don’t forget to keep an eye out for new learning opportunities during the break. Whether it is learning through new experiences, learning through picking up a new book or engaging in some of the online learning opportunities that are available to us.
Thank you for your ongoing support and I wish you a safe and enjoyable holiday break.
Sincerely,
Gary D'Arma
2023 Student Report available
Our Semester One Reports have been published and are available to download on the Compass Portal. These Semester Reports are used alongside SeeSaw to give you a comprehensive idea of your child's progress for the first half the year.
It has been a great Semester and we are very proud of the effort and progress our learners have made.
End of Term 2 - no canteen friday
Snake Safe Victoria incursion
Year Three and Five students were lucky enough to have Glenn from Snake Safe Victoria come to visit and teach us all about native Australian animals. He had everything from snakes, lizards, crocodiles and even baby dingoes! We were very excited to get to learn about the animals and their habitats as well as some pats occasionally.
Thank you to Glenn and the Snake Safe Victoria team for the amazing experience.
Region Cross Country
Countries of the World Expo
YEAR 6 CANBERRA CAMP Tuesday 28th November - Friday 1st December 2023
Just a reminder to keep up the payments for the Year 6 Canberra Camp via QKR or phone the office to make payment over the phone.
The Canberra trip is a highlight for the Year 6 students and incorporates many educational activities and some fun experiences such as a pool night, Questacon, rock climbing and a visit to AIS.
Pie Drive order forms will be sent home first day of term 3. You can print the PDF attached if you want to complete your order over the holidays!
Students being dropped off and picked up from School
Please do not pull into either STAFF CAR PARK to drop your children off or pick them up.
The staff car park is out of bounds and choosing to use these areas is endangering
our children.
We have many teachers entering and exiting the car park before and after school, so this is a child free zone.
The Balaclava Rd. child care centre is a private park, so please refrain from parking there.
Kiss & Go
This is designed for parents to pull in, say goodbye to their children and exit within
2 minutes. Parents are not to leave the car. The council will be monitoring time
limits and will issue fines if parents are not adhering to the rules.
Please respect other people’s private driveways, and adhere to parking signage or you may receive a fine.
Thanks so much
BSPS Breakfast Program
Every child is welcome to our Breakfast Program each morning (except Monday), from 8am to 8.45am.
We serve toast, milo & fruit cups for all kids. Something warm just before they go into class during winter, is great for the kids.
This is just a top up, even if they have already had breakfast at home. It is OK for them to come and enjoy the atmosphere with their friends to have just a little more breaky.
school start times
Please make it a priority to arrive at school on time.
Music 8.45am - students make their way to class.
8.55am - class begins.
Thankyou
Arriving to school after 9am
It is extremely important for our school to keep strict attendance records. 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.
Student Absence Using Compass
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
Alert!!! Head Lice
We have had reported cases of students with live head lice so we are asking parents to be vigilant and check your child/ren’s hair.
We do regular checks at Bourchier Street and any child that is found to have live lice, parents/guardians will be contacted for the child to be collected and treated before returning to school. On returning to school the child will be checked again by staff. This is in accordance with school policy.
Children with long hair are required to
have it tied back.
Information for positive Covid cases
Parents/carers should complete the Student COVID-19 COVID Test Portal if a student tests positive to COVID-19 (via a PCR or rapid antigen test). Where a parent/carer informs the school by phone or written notification, the school should complete the Schools COVID Case Management Tool.
Students who report a positive result are recommended to isolate for a minimum of 5 days and not attend school until their symptoms have resolved. Students who isolate as a result of a positive COVID-19 test should be supported in the same way as students with an extended absence due to illness or injury, with learning materials provided to support their continued learning.
CLEARLY NAMED ITEMS
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.
HEALTH CARE CARD HOLDERS CSEF Applications close tomorrow
If you have been claiming CSEF previously, no need to reapply as it rolls over each year unless you need to add your foundation student.
If so, please phone front office so we can claim for your foundation student.
OR
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 $125 PER STUDENT for Camps and Excursions and money is paid directly to the school. Foundation students are eligible for uniform package.
Applications closes 23rd June 2022.
SCHOOL Payment & STATIONERY FOR 2023
Parent payment can be made via QKR
Parent Payment $220 per student
Excursion Levy $75 per student (exlude if you have HCC & completed CSEF form)
If you have a Health Care Card and claimed CSEF, you will receive $125 credit which can be used for camps and excursions only.
BYOD
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 BSPS23
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.
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!
Before/After school care at BSPS 0447 010 696
community news
Holiday Program - Meac
MEAC School Holiday Art Program
Wednesday 28th June and Wednesday 5th July
10am – 12 noon $25 per person
Come and join our class to decorate and take home your own shopping bag, enjoy card making and much more.
Limited places so booking is essential
(03) 5825 1774
Thank you to our supporters!
link for all Bourchier Street school policies
Attached is the updated Parent Payment Arrangement Policy which was approved by School Council.
Child Safe Policy
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.
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