Dear Parents,

Welcome to Term Two! This week we had Ben and Breanna from Year Six represent our school at the Shepparton ANZAC Service at the Cenotaph, I wanted to start this newsletter piece by saying thank you to them. The wreath-laying ceremony makes me think about Anzac Day and its legacy every year. At Bourchier Street Primary School, we work to instil respect, learning and contribution in our students. Understanding and remembering the sacrifices and achievements of our servicemen and women helps us do this.

One individual who embodied the Anzac spirit was our school's namesake, Sir Murray Bourchier, a decorated World War I soldier and a Distinguished Service Order recipient. Despite facing numerous challenges and hardships, Sir Murray remained steadfast in serving his country and making a difference.

At our school, we follow Sir Murray's example by encouraging our students to pursue excellence in all they do, even in the face of adversity. Every child has the potential to make a positive impact on their community and beyond, and we strive to help them discover and develop their unique talents.

As we remember the sacrifice and courage of the Anzac soldiers, we reflect on the importance of working together as a community. Just as the Anzacs relied on each other for support and strength, we also rely on our parents' and families' support and involvement. If anyone in the community wants to know how to get more involved in the school, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Working together can create a nurturing and inspiring environment that empowers our students to reach their full potential.

So, let us continue to honour the Anzac legacy and follow in the footsteps of great individuals like Sir Murray Bourchier. We are proud to be part of such a resilient and determined community, and we are excited to see what our students will achieve this term.

Lest we forget.

Gary D'Arma

Thanks to Breanna and Ben for representing Bourchier Street Primary School at the ANZAC service.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

We will be holding the School Fun Run tomorrow - FRIDAY 28th APRIL!

Parents welcome down at Victoria Park Lake from 1pm to 2.30pm

Make sure you've created your student profile page: schoolfunrun.com.au

Students who raise just $10 will be able to choose a prize!

Because the students have raised over $10,000 ($12,200 to date) they thought it was awesome watching Mr. McMullan get slimed! If the amount goes over $15,000, 3 more teachers will be slimed on 5th May and the students have a vote of who it will be!

Everything was wet. The sheets of rain came down harder, then softer. I don’t think I noticed and neither did my friends. Even though the wood was damp, my friends and I still did it. The low ropes took so much work, but I loved it. We could do anything! This place was absolutely perfect, the best camp I’ve been on, anyway.

I looked as far as I could. The waves were bigger down there. It began to rain. I stood on my surfboard, and fell almost instantly.

“Woahhh.” I felt a bit dizzy. That seawater sure was gross! A giant wave came over my head, probably the biggest one of the day. I swallowed more seawater, but I felt so free.

The harness was awfully tight. The boys complained about wedgies and I laughed. 18 whole meters, and we got two goes! I went the full way both times. This giant swing sure was impressive. I looked down at the rest of my group, pulling the rope to let me up. At the end, Hope and Nat went on it too. For Hope’s swing, she got let down earlier than she expected. We all fell over. I twisted my ankle, but wasn’t upset for too long.

I stared up. The wall was 10 meters high, and I almost fell off, but caught myself at the last second. It wasn’t too hard, just scary. Very scary. The rocks didn’t seem to be in the right places and I shrieked! I quickly grabbed a rock to prevent me from falling. I sighed and kept climbing. Top speed.

I gripped on to the rope with one hand, and smashed the button with the other. These rock walls were so weird and cool! I ran through the park course as quickly as possible. It wasn’t too tricky, thank god!

Dodgeball with my friends and teacher, how great! I was high in the air, before gracefully abseiling; down, down, down. I quickly jumped on the trampoline and flipped.

Bounce Inc was so big! I smiled.

For cash payments, please ensure you have the correct money and that the envelope is securely sealed with your completed order form and child’s details.

Our next assembly will be on the basketball courts at 2.20pm on Friday 5th May. Parents are welcome to attend to join in on awards and performances.

Do you have a child starting school in 2024? Bourchier St Primary School invites you to come along to our Foundation Open Classroom Day!

We look forward to meetin you!

Please click here to select your prefered time: Book Here

Can you help??? We need parents/carers of Junior School to come to the staff room Friday mornings around 9am to help make fruit platters for the Foundation, Y1 & Y2 students. Come along after reading and get to meet other junior parents.

TUESDAY, 2nd MAY 2023

School photos will be next week and envelopes have been sent home for you to place your order. Please return completed envelopes before or on photo day.

https://www.msp.com.au/

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.

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 24th June 2022.

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.

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.

Click here for BYOD PARENT HUB

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!

Receive $200 towards registration fees and sports uniform!

To be eligible for a voucher your child/dependant must be:

• aged 0 to 18 years & a resident in Victoria
• named on a valid Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
• named on a valid Australian Government Medicare Card.

You can apply for more than one voucher if you have more than one eligible child. You can apply for multiple children on the one application.

Click here for your voucher

The Bourchier Street Soccer season starts Saturday 29th April 2023.

We are looking to field mixed teams in the following age groups:

U12- year of birth 2011/12 : U10- year of birth 2013/14 : U8- year of birth 2015 : U7- year of birth 2016 : U6- year of birth 2017 : U5- Kinderoos

For your child to play soccer with Bourchier St Soccer Club we require you to complete the registration form.

Checkout our Facebook Page for the link to the Online Registration Form.

Credit Card payment is available through the online Registration Form (preferred method)

The school office will have a paper Registration form available to fill it out and return.

Email bourchierstsoccerclub@gmail.com and we’ll send you the Online Registration Form link

Registration Fees : $150 per player

Kids Active Grants are available getactive.vic.gov.au up to $200 for eligible Players

Playing Shirt will be supplied by the club.

Shorts, socks, shin guards and boots are at the players expense.

Do not complete the Playfootball registration until you have been contacted by the Club to do so.

Jarrod Thorp : Club Delegate

Bourchier Street Soccer Club Email contact only: bourchierstsoccerclub@gmail.com

https://www.bourchierps.vic.edu.au/projects-3

Attached is the updated Parent Payment Arrangement Policy which was approved by School Council.

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.

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