Dear Families, 

A big well done to our senior students who ran a powerful awareness-raising day today at the senior campus! Their hard work paid off: they invited a guest speaker from Victoria Police, Rose, to talk about bullying, and organised a cookie sale to fundraise for an anti-bullying program for younger students in 2026.

Thanks to their initiative and dedication, the event was a wonderful success — and their fundraising will make a real difference in supporting our school community. We’re incredibly proud of the leadership, empathy, and school spirit they demonstrated today.

Step Up Day Tuesday 9th December

It is hard to believe that our students will be ‘Stepping Up’ to their 2026 classes very soon to meet their new teacher and classmates. More information will follow closer to the date with an overview of the program for the day. 

Responsible Pet Ownership F-2 - Monday

Our Junior campus students will have a visit from Nicky to learn more about what it takes to be a responsible pet owner. All the students will have the opportunity to meet our special doggy guest on the day. 

Christmas Performance

Our choir and dance students will be off to Kilmore Aged Care next Wednesday to showcase a performance they have been practising. Looking forward to seeing many photos being shared in next week’s newsletter. 

End of Semester Reports

Our teachers are into the busy part of the term with report writing. All reports will be live on Compass for families to access in the last week of the term. 

Last Campus Assemblies for the Year!

We have our last assemblies for the term (and year) coming up next Monday at 9:10am at Ambrosia campus and 2:40pm at the Arrowsmith campus. Looking forward to seeing you all there. 

Take care, 

Christine Cole

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DECEMBER

• December 1st: Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9:10am & Arrowsmith 2:40pm
• December 1st: Responsible Pet Ownership Program (Foundation - Gr 2)
• December 3rd: Christmas performance @ Kilmore Aged Care (selected students)
• December 5th: 5C & 5D Science incursion
• December 9th: Step Up Day (Transition)
• December 10th: 5A & 5B Science incursion
• December 11th: Grade 6 Graduation
• December 12th: Curriculum Day
• December 18th: Grade 6 Funfields excursion
• December 19th: Last day of term 4 - early finish 12pm/12:15pm

*Zooper Doopers will be sold every Wednesday at Ambrosia for the remainder of the year

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Foundation A - Manula B	Foundation B - Gabriella T
Foundation C - Claire C	Foundation D - Bayant S
Foundation E - Jamie C	Foundation F - Samuel V
1A - Nicholas D	1B - Max G
1C - Ariana B	1D - Liam I
1E - Amity L
2A - Kiah H	2B - Arrianna C
2C - Sanjog B	2D -  Gloria P
3A - Aaryav K	3B - Ariana U
3C - Zlankerwon (Jeremiah) K	3D - Jackson W
3E - Madison M
4A - Yusuf E	4B - Harper W
4C - Ryan D	4D - Canisius T
5A - Paridhi A	5B - Hayley B
5C - Kunwar S	5D - Liv T
6A - Sienna T	6B - Lucas N
6C - Jack D

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These certificates will be presented at assembly on Monday.

PRINCIPAL AWARD
ARROWSMITH	AMBROSIA
Gloria P  2D	Matilda C  6B
Lincoln R  2A	James L  3C
Ibrahim N  2D	Mackenzie C  3D
Tully M  2A	Ahana K  4D
Kiah H  2A
CAMPUS SUPERSTAR
ARROWSMITH	AMBROSIA
Yenuli P  1B	Yusuf E  4A
Dom W  1A	Gloria T  4C
Toria P  1B	Waris V  3E
Aria S  1A	Ryan D  4C
SPECIALIST AWARDS
ARROWSMITH	AMBROSIA
Visual Art - S Abbie L  00A	Visual Art - Grace S  5B
PE - JB N  2C	PE - Seerat K  5A  &  Daulatdeed K  5A
Auslan - Betsy K  00A	Auslan - Waris V  3E
Music/Performing Arts - Kove K  00E	Music/Performing Arts - Skylah W  6A
	STEM - Angel K  5B

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On behalf of the Beveridge Primary School Parents & Friends Committee, we’re reaching out to our wonderful local community to see if any local businesses would be interested in donating towards our Annual Christmas Raffle! ✨

We would be so grateful for any suitable gifts, vouchers, or products from your business (or individuals themselves to help make this raffle extra special for our families.

We truly appreciate the amazing support our local community continues to show - every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference. As a thank you, your business will be promoted in our school newsletter and on our Facebook page.

If you’d like to donate, feel free to contact the office via phone or email. Items can also be left at either school campus office.

Thank you once again to all our generous supporters — we couldn’t do this without you!

(Early) Merry Christmas from the Beveridge PS P&F Committee!

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On Tuesday 9th December we have our step up/transition day. This means all students will spend the day in their 2026 year level. 

All grade 6 students attending a public secondary school in 2026, will attend their secondary school they have enrolled in. This is a statewide transition day for all public secondary schools. Grade 6 students attending a private secondary school in 2026 are still required to attend school on Tuesday as normal. 

All 2025 grade 1 and 2 students will spend the day at the Ambrosia Way Campus to transition for 2026 grade 2 and 3. This means that all 2025 grade 1 and 2 students need to be dropped off at Ambrosia Way for a 9am start and picked up at 3.30pm (end of school day). 

Please remember that if using Team Kids for a grade 1 or 2 student on this day, you need to book with Team Kids at Ambrosia Way.

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Dear Families,

The staff and I will soon commence forming classes for next year.

A documented process is followed to ensure that a high level of consideration and consultation occurs before classes are announced in December.

The ultimate goal for this process is to create well balanced, grouped classrooms of students. We will consider students’ strengths and needs in regard to academia, social capabilities, learning and behavioural style needs and peer relationships.

It is a major undertaking which we address thoroughly and thoughtfully. It takes a considerable amount of time and dedication to complete and professional judgement is always used.

We are asking for Beveridge PS parents/carers to commit to:
• Supporting and accepting decisions made by the school; and
• Being positive with your child/ren about the class and placement decision that has been made.

One change at any grade level creates a domino effect that impacts the classroom balance we work so hard to achieve. Because of this, we are asking for special considerations early on so that we can do a comprehensive job of addressing needs.

Parents must put in writing to Christine Cole (Principal) any considerations regarding your child’s placement for next year. This letter must outline in detail the important and relevant information you believe should be considered in the placement of your child/ren.

Parent requests for certain teachers or specific gender will not be granted. Neither will the request to not have a shared teacher grade. (We are more than happy to discuss how this works and it also needs to be equitable for staffing).

Please include your child’s name, 2025 class and your name on the letter. Please email letters by 4:00pm Friday 28th November to beveridge.ps@education.vic.gov.au

ENROLMENTS FOR 2026
This is the time of the year where we plan staffing and grade placement for 2026, therefore it is vital that an accurate enrolment prediction is made. If you have a prep sibling that is not yet enrolled, this should be done immediately to ensure a place at this school next year.

STUDENTS NOT RETURNING IN 2026
Please inform the office in writing ASAP if your child is NOT returning to Beveridge PS in 2026.

Kind regards,
Christine Cole

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Dear Families,

2026 parent payments and booklists were sent out via Compass.

Parent support allows us to enhance our students learning experience and we have a range of payment options available to families for our voluntary parent payments, including a flexible contribution plan which can be arranged through Compass, parent payments received by the 12^th of December will also go into the draw to win a $200 Woolworths voucher.

A friendly reminder that the 2026 booklist can be ordered at https://booklist.paperchase.com.au/ and need to be ordered by Friday 19^th December 2025 in order for your child/ren to receive their books ready for the start of the 2026 school year.

2026 booklists can be found here.

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How to support your child under 16 with the new social media age restrictions  

From 10 December 2025, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 will require social media platforms to:

• prevent children and young people under 16 from having a social media account
• deactivate or freeze existing accounts held by people under 16.

Delaying access to social media protects the health and wellbeing of young people and gives them extra time to build real world connections and digital literacy skills.

The responsibility will be on the social media platforms, not parents, carers, children or schools, to implement these new restrictions.

Most popular social media platforms will be age restricted. These include Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit and YouTube.

Messaging services and online games, as well as apps and platforms that support health and education, can still be used.

How to help under 16s prepare for the change

Parents and carers play an important role in supporting their children to be safe online.

To help get under 16s ready for the social media minimum age requirements, you can go to the eSafety website to learn more about the social media age restrictions and find tips on how to talk about social media age restrictions with young people.

What the change means for our school

At our school, all age-restricted social media platforms are blocked for student use on the school network.

To keep up to date about the new social media age restrictions, visit the eSafety website and subscribe to their newsletter.

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The Department of Education is providing free swim teacher training for interested parents and carers from our school.

The course is fully funded and qualifies you to teach swimming with your local school, or Australia wide.

There are a range of locations and dates available. Book your place today – limited spots available.

About the initiative

The Victorian Department of Education is supporting school teachers, parent and carer volunteers and trainee teachers to become swim teachers.

A shortage of available swimming instructors is making it difficult for some schools to deliver the swimming and water safety curriculum required in the Victorian Curriculum F–10.

This program will make it easier for schools to deliver swimming lessons for students in need.

Teachers and parents or carers in eligible areas who have been invited to participate in the program by their school can use the information on this page to register with a training provider.

Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety

The course being offered is the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW - SISSS00132).

This course contains units of competency that are nationally recognised from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation training package.

Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:

1. SISCAQU023 - Plan swimming lessons
2. SISCAQU024 - Teach water familiarisation, buoyancy and mobility skills
3. SISCAQU020 - Perform water rescues
4. SISCAQU025 - Teach water safety and survival skills
5. SISCAQU026 - Teach swimming strokes

Choosing a course

The course is being delivered on behalf of the department by Life Saving Victoria, Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia and AUSTSWIM.

Each course offers the same curriculum and units of competency, but are delivered in slightly different ways.

How to find and book your course

1. Find a course that suits you using the map or list online.
2. Use the registration link provided on each listing to book directly with the provider - Bookings through Life Saving Victoria require the code ST-WSIS to ensure you are not charged.

 

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See what's happening at Ambrosia!

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The Olivine Cricket Bash returns for its second year, and it’s set to be even more action-packed!

Gather your family and friends for a day of cricket, entertainment, and community fun you won’t want to miss.

• Location: Olivine Recreation Reserve, Donnybrook
• Date & Time: Sunday 14^th December 11am – 2pm
• Cost: FREE event
• Book your tickets: http://bit.ly/4oQSGpN

Event Highlights

• Meet the Melbourne Renegades! Jake Fraser-McGurk is back, joined by Jason Behrendorff
• Family Fun Activities including giant fun slide, cricket-themed inflatables, face painting and much, much more!
• Food Truck delicious options available for purchase and sausage sizzle with gold coin donation
• Display Village Activities & Giveaways
• Water Stations with Free refills all day

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Get ready for a summer packed with new adventures, hands-on activities, and memories your child will talk about long after the break - all with TeamKids at Beveridge Primary!

Here’s what you and your child can look forward to:
• Unique adventures every single day
• Value-packed programs
• Screen-free FUN
• Delicious and nutritious morning & afternoon snacks
• CCS-approved care

See what’s happening at your school → https://downloads.teamkids.com.au/beveridge-primary-ambrosia-senior-campus.pdf

Book NOW

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Join the Upper Plenty Merri Catchments Landcare Group for their 2nd Annual WaterWatch Day.

This is an opportunity for children to step away from screens and get hands-on with nature under the guidance of a professional scientist.

Go Collecting: Safely enter the creek to collect samples and catch "Waterbugs" (aquatic macroinvertebrates).

Analyse: Use scientific equipment to sort and identify the bugs.

Diagnose: Use our findings to determine the actual health of our local creek!

Where: Walwa Park, 60 Clarkes Rd, Upper Plenty.

Lunch included.

Link here to register

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