Dear Families,

Welcome to the first week of a brand-new semester! We hope you all had a wonderful break and are ready to jump back into school life with fresh energy and enthusiasm.

Looking back at last semester, we’re thrilled with all the growth and achievements of our students and staff. From creative classroom projects to fun school events, it’s been an incredible journey. A special shoutout to our amazing teacher, Ebony, who is up for the Victorian Education Excellence Awards! Her dedication to student learning and wellbeing is truly inspiring.

This semester, we’re continuing to focus on the wellbeing of our students. Our wellbeing team has been hard at work implementing programs that support both mental and physical health. We’re also excited to introduce new initiatives to make sure every student feels heard and valued.

Our academic programs are as vibrant as ever. Many year levels are focusing on place value, real-life problem solving, and poetry, providing a diverse and engaging curriculum for our students. We’ve also made some great updates to our school facilities over the break. Our art room and several classrooms have been freshly painted, giving them a bright and welcoming feel. We’re also excited to unveil a brand new shade structure over our outdoor basketball court, providing much-needed sun protection and enhancing our outdoor play area.

We believe that strong partnerships with parents and the community are key to our students’ success. This semester, we’re hosting Parent Focus Groups to hear your thoughts and feedback. Your involvement helps us to continually improve and meet the needs of our students.

We have a packed calendar of exciting events and programs lined up for this semester. Mark your calendars for the Junior School Production on the 28th of August—it's sure to be a highlight! Stay tuned for updates and details. We encourage all students to participate and make the most of these opportunities.

Thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. Let’s make this semester a fantastic one for all our students!

GARY D'ARMA

On Tuesday the 25th of June, Year 2 visited the Bendigo Discovery Centre as we had a science focus for our Inquiry topic that term. We were able to go on the vertical slide (which was so tall!), play with all the exhibits and even got to complete a science experiment. For more photos and videos, check out the video that was put on our Facebook page. We had so much fun!

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.

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.

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