NEWSLETTER

Term 3 - Week 5


Principal's Message

Dear Families, 

Our Book Week whole school activity day last Friday has definitely been the highlight of the term so far. We all had a fabulous day at the Ambrosia campus engaging in classroom activities and we all thoroughly enjoyed the sea of costumes at the morning parade. Thank you to the families who attended and for all your hard work in preparing costumes. And, we all loved having a lunch order from Ferguson Plarre bakery. Please enjoy looking through some of the many photos taken on the day.   

Dreaming Big with Kylie Captain

Today we had a group of 15 grade 5 & 6 students attend an excursion to Wallan Primary School. The students participated in the Dream Big student program designed to inspire young people to unlock their potential, embrace their unique strengths, and take inspired steps toward the future they imagine. Kylie Captain, is a proud Gamilaroi author, educator and speaker, who runs interactive student workshops that blend personal development, storytelling, aspiration, and empowerment in a safe and supportive space.

Ngayuk College Yr 7 Information Night

On Wednesday night at the Ambrosia campus, it was wonderful to host the leadership team of the new Ngayuk College (new secondary school opening in Kalkallo in 2026) to host an information sessions with our students who will be part of the first ever year 7 cohort of students to attend next year. 

Staff Network Curriculum Day - Tomorrow

Tomorrow all staff will take part in a jam-packed day of professional development with like minded staff from our network schools. There will be something on offer for everyone, with a particular focus on evidence based practices in Literacy, Numeracy and Wellbeing. 

Don’t forget tomorrow is a student free day!


Take care, 

Christine Cole



Important Dates

AUGUST

  • August 22nd: Curriculum day
  • August 25th: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9:10am & Arrowsmith 2:40pm
  • August 25th: 5A & 5B Reptile Incursion
  • August 27th: 5C & 5D Reptile Incursion
  • August 29th: Young Leaders @ BPS

SEPTEMBER

  • September 1st: Gr 1 Edendale Farm Excursion
  • September 3rd: Father's Day Raffle drawn! 
  • September 4th: Father's Day Stall - Senior campus
  • September 5th: Father's Day Stall - Junior campus
  • September 5th: District Athletics (selected students)
  • September 10th-September 12th: Grade 6 Alexandra Camp
  • September 15th: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9:10am & Arrowsmith 2:40pm
  • September 17th: Grade 2 & 3 Disco
  • September 19th: Last day of term 3 - early finish 2:15pm/2:30pm

OCTOBER

  • October 6th: First day of term 4
  • October 17th: Festival of Colour Day
  • October 20th: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9:10am & Arrowsmith 2:40pm

NOVEMBER

  • November 3rd: Student Free Day - Report Writing
  • November 4th: Melbourne Cup Public Holiday


Student Of The Week

Foundation A - Kameron DFoundation B - Tegdeep K
Foundation C - Kiyara GFoundation D - Gurekam H
Foundation E - Zara HFoundation F - Kabir J
  
1A - Aria S1B - Grace D
1C - Tuakeu K1D - Amelia T 
1E - Fateh G 
  
2A - Ethan C 2B - Tate A 
2C - Prabhfateh G2D - Mason P
  
3A - Patrick L3B - Henry F
3C - Parker R3D - Cody C-J  
3E - Gurfateh K 
  
4A - Khya S4B - Anaya A
4C - Austin K4D - Taj K  
  
5A - Logan C5B - Krystallbell M
5C - Aidan J5D - Jaibirr G
  
6A - Charlotte E6B - Jaece A 
6C - Hazal A 


Principal & Specialist Awards

These certificates will be presented at assembly on Monday.

PRINCIPAL AWARD 
  
ARROWSMITHAMBROSIA
Angus C  00DPresley N  6A
Octavia T  00DFatima F  4C
Claire C  00CSebastian G  4A
Angel J  2CHayley H  3C
  
CAMPUS SUPERSTAR 
  
ARROWSMITHAMBROSIA
Thea W  00EJack N  5B
Indie F  00EJasmine K  3D
Kameron D  00AQuinn A  4B
Aishnoor K  1BJack M  6C
  
SPECIALIST AWARDS 
  
ARROWSMITHAMBROSIA
Visual Art - River M  2BVisual Art - Imogen M  5D
PE - Harrison S  1DPE - Kiishi L  3C
Auslan - Hafsah I  1EAuslan - Hunarvir C  4B
Music/Performing Arts - Hrishikesh N  2B
Music/Performing Arts - Ajit S  4B 
  


Connecting Schools to Indian Communities

Beveridge Primary School is very excited to have received the Connecting Schools to Indian Communities Grant from the Department of Education for 2025. We started a dance (Ambrosia) and art (Arrowsmith) program at our campuses last week with some chosen students.

The program with the Indian community gives students a chance to explore a rich and colourful culture while learning new skills. Through movement, music, and creative art, students discover the importance of storytelling, tradition, and celebration in Indian life. These activities encourage teamwork, creativity, and confidence while helping to develop an appreciation for cultures different from their own. For students with Indian backgrounds, the program is a special way to share and celebrate their heritage.

The students will get to showcase their learning with the school community at our Festival of Colour celebration on Friday 17th October at our Ambrosia campus.



Parent Opinion Survey

Our school is conducting the annual Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey offered by the Department of Education and is seeking your feedback. The survey is designed to assist schools in gaining an understanding of families’ perceptions of school climate, student behavior, and student engagement. The survey is optional, but we encourage and appreciate your participation.

Our school will use the survey results to assist in identifying areas for improvement and professional development needs in the school, to target school planning and improvement strategies.

The Parent / Caregiver / Guardian Opinion Survey will be open online from Monday 18 August to Friday 19 September 2025.

All families are invited to participate in the survey.

The survey will be conducted online, only takes 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones.

The online survey will be available in English and 10 other languages including Arabic, Greek, Hakha Chin, Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. Resources are also available in additional languages to assist parents / caregivers / guardians who speak a language other than English at home. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, or the school directly for survey guides in your language.

The survey results will be communicated to parents / caregivers / guardians through annual reporting once results become available to us. Last year we used the survey results to plan for the following year.

Information was sent out via Compass. If you would like more information, please contact the office.



All things weaving at Arrowsmith

Paper and yarn weaving are creative, hands-on activities that build fine motor skills.

Paper weaving involves interlacing colourful strips of paper to form patterns, helping students explore symmetry, colour, and design in a fun way. Yarn weaving introduces texture and patience, as students use cardboard looms or simple frames to create woven pieces. Both forms of weaving encourage persistence, patience and has been a great test of resilience. Some amazing pieces of work have been created.

Ms Bourke



Festival of Colour

Festival of Colour - Save the date!
Friday 17th October - 3:15pm-5:30pm
Ambrosia Campus, 30 Ambrosia Way Beveridge

Colour Run
Art Show
Diwali Celebrations
Music & Games

Art Show

Dear parents, caregivers, families and friends,

We invite you to come and celebrate the artwork of our very talented young masterpiece makers at our Beveridge Primary School ART SHOW.

Artworks will be displayed in the Ambrosia Campus gymnasium on Friday 17th October, 2025 from 3pm-5pm, in conjunction with our Festival of Colour celebrations.

Students from Foundation to Grade 6  have been busy all year creating amazing artwork pieces, and are excited to be exhibiting them in an Art Show and sharing them with their family and friends.

We look forward to seeing you all,

Ms. Bourke, Ms. Pemberton and our amazing students.



Beveridge Traffic & Road News!

Roundabout and Raised Levelled Crossing Works

We have been informed by Mitchell Shire Council that the Lithgow street raised crossing works and Patterson Street Intersection Roundabout Upgrade is going to start at the end of August 2025. The Visual Messaging Boards were installed on the road earlier this week. 

The works will start at the Patterson Street intersection and will then progress to Lithgow street Raised Pedestrian Crossing.

Asphalt works for both sites are expected to occur during the September school holiday period.

The expected impacts during the works will be the following:

  1. No righthand turn at the Patterson street intersection.
  2. A temporary pedestrian crossing will be implemented at the Lithgow Street Raised crossing.

The works are expected to be completed by mid-October.

Please see the screenshot showing the locations of both sites and the temporary crossing details:




Meet the Principal - Marra School

Dear Families,
Please see flyer attached regarding upcoming meet and greet sessions for Marra School (formally Lockerbie Specialist School).

Australian Athletics Program

Please see flyer attached regarding the Australian Athletics program. Register your interest here!