https://forms.gle/K2t51NEuK28bHxuj9Hey Bourchier Families,

August is shaping up to be a super busy month, and we’ve got a lot of exciting things on the go!

Our junior students have been working their socks off on this year’s production, and it’s almost showtime! The big day is Wednesday, August 28th at Eastbank. If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, jump on QKR to sort it out as soons as possible. It’s going to be a fantastic evening, and I can’t wait to see our kids perform on the big stage at Eastbank.

Book Day is coming up next Thursday, August 22nd, and it’s always one of the highlights of the year. The students have been busy voting for their favourite shortlisted books, and I’ve seen some sneak peeks of the costumes, they’re going to be amazing! We’ll kick things off with a parade in the morning, and parents, you’re more than welcome to come along and enjoy the fun. After the parade, we’ll be celebrating all things books with some multi-age group activities. It’s going to be a day full of literary magic!

We’re also excited to welcome our future Bourchier students with the first transition session for the 2025 group on Friday, August 30th. Fingers crossed for some good weather so we can spend some time outside getting to know each other. It’s a big step for these little ones, and we’re looking forward to welcoming them all into our school for the first time.

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a couple of things planned to celebrate all the awesome dads and special people out there. The Father’s Day Stall will be open on Thursday, August 29th, and Friday, August 30th for the kids to pick up something special. Then, on Friday morning, we’re hosting a Father’s Day breakfast with bacon and egg rolls. Make sure to pre-order your rolls using this link provided so we can make sure there’s plenty to go

We’re hosting the Public Speaking regional finals at our school in a couple of weeks, and I’m so proud to say we’ve got two of our very own representing Bourchier. Thomas Ash, Marleah McLeigh, Jimmy Morrison, Alexa Thu, Eva Watson and Trini Atkinson all did Bourchier proud representing our school at Kialla West last month.

Our teachers have been doing lots of thinking and learning about reading recently and it has prompted me to write a little bit about the importance of making reading a regular part of your child’s routine at home. It’s not just about improving their literacy skills—reading together can be a great way to bond, spark conversations, and open up new worlds for them. Plus, research shows that kids who read regularly outside of school tend to do better academically. So, whether it’s a bedtime story or a quiet reading time after school, every little bit helps!

Lastly, I want to give a quick shoutout about the 2024 Parent Opinion Survey. It’s a really important survey that helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. You should have received details on how to complete it via Compass. Please take a few minutes to fill it out—we really value your feedback!

As you can see, there’s a lot happening at Bourchier, and we are all looking forward to sharing all these great moments with you and the kids in the next couple of week's.

GARY D'ARMA

To mark 100 days of school, our foundation year students dressed up as elderly people, complete with grey hair, wrinkles, glasses and walking sticks. They did an amazing job and looked convincingly old. The day was filled with fun, activities including a picnic. It was a wonderful celebration for our foundation students. See how old our teachers looked in picture below!

Our Year 3 & 4s have been busy in the kitchen this week baking cheesy baked kale bites, spicy pumpkin soup and banana muffins.

From garden to table these students have shown incredible enthusiasm and creativity, turning fresh produce into tasty dishes.

With their hands-on experience having grown some of these ingredients from scratch it has given them a deeper appreciation for where their food comes from.

We are excited to start our first of six transition sessions next week for our 2025 Foundation students. Its a great opportunity for your child to experience being part of our school and get a feel for the environment they'll be joining next year.

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!

Come and enjoy a delicious bacon and egg roll with your child/ren before the school day starts. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time together and celebrate this special day.

Please let us know if you’ll be able to make it, so we can ensure we have enough food for everyone by clicking this link.

We hope to see all our wonderful Fathers/Carers.

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 in the afternoon. More collection details to come.

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.

We have finalised Year 3, 4 & 5 camps and expressions of interest will be sent home soon.

To help with budgeting, we've also included a suggested payment schedule. You have the option to pay the full camp fee upfront or follow the payment schedule, as long as the camp is fully paid by final payment date.

This plan makes it easier for families to plan ahead and help manage finances.

Year 6 camp details are still to be finalised, but dates of camp are listed below for you to mark on calendar.

2025 YR 3 Billabong Ranch Camp 28th – 30th April 2025- $370

• $ 128.00 – 11th October 2024 - Deposit

• $ 90.00 – 8th November 2024 – Second Payment

• $ 90.00 – 6th December 2024 – Third Payment

• $ 62.00 - 21st February 2025 – FINAL PAYMENT

2025 YR 4 Melbourne City Camp – 17th – 19th APRIL 2025 - $340

• $115.00 – 20th September 2024 – Deposit

• $115.00 – 8th November 2024 – Second Payment

• $110.00 – 21st February 2025 – FINAL PAYMENT

2025 YR 5 Angahook Camp19th – 21st March 2025 - $480

• $150.00 – 20th September 2024 – Deposit

• $120.00 – 8th November 2024 – Second Payment

• $120.00 – 6th December 2024 – Third Payment

• $90.00 – 21st February 2024 – FINAL PAYMENT

PLANNING IN PROGRESS FOR YR 6

2025 YR 6 Canberra Camp – 24th – 27th NOVEMBER 2025

Book club can improve students reading skills, spark imagination, and provide a fun activities. Encouraging kids to participate in a book club is a great way to nurture their love for reading!

Bookclub catalogues go home today, so its also a great way to start your Christmas shopping.

Below is the link to go straight to the online catalogue

Scholastic Book Club: Issue 6 2024 by Scholastic Australia - Issuu

Orders will close Friday 6th September

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