Dear Families, 

I would like to sincerely thank our Campus Principal, Ms Silvia Menelaou, for stepping into the role of Acting Principal over the past eight weeks while I undertook a senior leadership role with the Department of Education. Ms Menelaou’s leadership, commitment and care for our school community ensured a smooth and positive continuation of our work. I am grateful for her dedication and the way she supported both staff and students during this time. I am very pleased to be back at school and look forward to continuing to lead and support our community in the term ahead.

Congratulations to all our grade 4-6 students who participated in the Athletics Sports day this year! The next round of the student competition with other schools is during term 3. 

Congratulations to all our students who received certificates and awards at our campus assemblies this week. Well done to our Grade 3 students who shared what they have been learning in class and played a true and false game with the audience. 

Cross Country Trials Grades 4-6

Running trials will take place at the Ambrosia campus next week on Thursday for those students wanting to participate. We have many students who will be competing in the upcoming District event on Friday 29th May. 

Student Attitudes to School Survey grades 4-6

From next week all students in grade 4-6 will have the opportunity to complete the annual survey. This survey asks students questions about how much they enjoy school, how they learn best, if they are being challenged in their learning and other questions related to their overall wellbeing. The data collected will then be utilised by the leadership team to inform our future planning. 

Take care,  

Christine Cole

• 4th-11th May - Grade 3 Swimming - Various dates check Compass
• 8th May - Mothers Day Stall Ambrosia Campus 
• 11th May - Parent Helper Induction 9:30am
• 12th-18th May - Grade 2 Swimming - Various dates check Compass
• 14th May - Grade 4-6 School Cross Country
• 15th May - Grade 3-6 Chess Program - Various dates check Compass
• 15th May - Grade 6 Fundraising
• 19th May - School Tour Arrowsmith 5pm
• 22nd May - Grade 6 Fundraising
• 25th May - Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9.10am & Arrowsmith 2.40pm
• 26th May - Grade 3 Wild Action Incursion
• 27th May - Special Persons Morning (information to follow)
• 28th May - Student Free Day 
• 29th May - District Cross Country (selected students)

• 1st June - Parent Helper Induction 4pm
• 1st June - Young Leaders Program @ WPS (selected students)
• 3rd June - Divison Cross Country (selected students)
• 5th June - Grade 6 Fundraising
• 8th June - Monarch's Birthday Public Holiday
• 9th June - School Tour Arrowsmith 9.30am
• 12th June - Grade 6 Fundraising
• 15th June - Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9.10am & Arrowsmith 2.40pm
• 16th June - Grade 1 A-D Mad About Science Incursion
• 17th June - Regional Cross Country (selected students)
• 18th June - Grade 1 E-G Mad About Science Incursion
• 23rd June - School Tour Arrowsmith 5pm
• 25th June - Winter Sports (grade 6)
• 26th June - Last day Term: early finish - Arrowsmith 2.15pm, Ambrosia 2.30pm

School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPBS) House Points

Week 3 House Points Winners:

Ambrosia Campus: Bunjil (blue) House with 6100 points

Arrowsmith Campus: Marram (red) House with 1100 points

This term, as the House Points reward, the student leaders have chosen to allow the winning House to wear their House colour on Friday and receive a special treat of a Zooper Dooper or Freddo Frog. All students in the winning Houses at the campuses will receive their reward tomorrow (Friday). 

A huge THANK YOU to all of the families and local businesses who donated – our raffles simply wouldn’t be possible without your generosity and support. We are so grateful! 

Please share the love and give each of the amazing businesses listed in the comment a like/follow in thanks for their contribution.

Proud Poppy Clothing
TSID Clothing
Paul Sadler Swimland Mickleham
Wheelie Snaps
NOVA Nails
Hunters Tryst Beveridge Pub
Red Lion Hotel Kilmore
Bloss Beauty
Sama House Yoga & Pilates
Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
Golden Beauty Clinic Australia
Made By Lauren
@Bare Home Fragrances (Instagram only)
Made by Alla
LL Care and Support
amandas.creations2
The Jolly Timber Guy
Little Timber
Zencraft
candles.by.madi
Mask Co.
@Calibrated 3D (Instagram only)

Please see the following WINNERS of the Mothers Day Raffle

1^st prize – Etiana H

2^nd prize – Raavi & Waris P

3^rd prize – Kyah Singh

4^th prize - Annie K

5^th prize – Charles & Mason C

6^th prize – Miliana S

7^th prize – Tanveen K

8^th prize – Mason P

9^th prize – Haydn M

10^th prize – Amelia R

11^th prize – Kade W

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Grade 1 Newsletter Week 3 Term 2

Maths

In Maths, the Year 1 students have been using various materials to identify, continue and make patterns. Students began by activating their prior knowledge by making AB patterns with unifix blocks and coloured teddies. Next, students learnt how to identify the ‘unit of repeat’ to continue and make ABB and AAB patterns. 

Inquiry

In Inquiry, the Year 1 students have been learning about how light travels. This has included making observations about how light travels, sharing ideas and observations and explaining how some materials block light!

English 

In English, the Year 1 students have been learning about procedural texts. They have been identifying the structure of the texts and using verbs to write the instructions. Students wrote their own steps for ‘How to Wash a Dog’ using verbs such as rinse, dry and scrub.

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This term, students have been developing their understanding of information texts, focusing on identifying key features and how they help readers learn. They explored elements such as headings, images, and factual language, and worked collaboratively to create their own informative posters.

We are looking forward to building on these skills as we move towards our Wild Action Incursion in Week 6, where students will have the opportunity to apply their learning in an exciting real-world context.

In Digital Technologies, students have been learning about the difference between hardware and software, and how each plays an important role in how computers function. They have also been developing their skills in creating digital and physical texts, focusing on key features such as titles, bold text, and basic editing functions like insert and delete.

It has also been a great start to Grade 3 Sport, with students enthusiastically participating in a NRL session. They have shown excellent teamwork, sportsmanship, and willingness to try new activities. It has been lovely to see students encouraging one another and building confidence in a supportive environment.

We look forward to continuing to develop their skills and enjoyment of physical activity throughout the term.

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Grade 4 Newsletter – Camp at Billabong Ranch

Dear Families,

WOW… What a camp! Our Grade 4 students had an absolutely amazing time at Billabong Ranch, and it’s safe to say there were plenty of smiles, laughs, and tired faces by the end of it!

The Journey There… and Back

The bus ride there was full of excitement, chatter, and big energy – you could definitely tell something special was ahead!
The ride home… Well, that was a very different story. Quiet, sleepy, and full of exhausted campers recovering from a huge few days of fun.

Action-Packed Adventures

Students threw themselves into every activity, including:
camel riding, horse grooming, mini golf, bungee trampolines, orienteering, paddle boats, canoeing, beach volleyball, bouldering, the commando course, and the always-entertaining Stockman Show.

It was incredible to see so many students stepping outside their comfort zones and having a go at everything.

Camp Vibes & Late Nights

Let’s just say… there wasn’t a lot of sleeping happening early on!
Students had an absolute blast staying up a little later than usual, chatting, laughing, and making memories with their friends. These are the moments that really make camp special.

Teachers in on the Fun

One of the highlights was seeing the teachers jump right in and join the activities! Whether it was having a go themselves, cheering students on, or sharing a few laughs, it made the experience even more fun and memorable for everyone.

So Much to Be Proud Of

Throughout the camp, students showed fantastic:

• Resilience – trying new and sometimes challenging activities
• Respect – for each other, staff, and the environment
• Togetherness – supporting and encouraging their peers
• Excellence – giving everything their best shot

We are incredibly proud of how they represented our school.

Memories Made & A Big Thank You

This camp was filled with moments our students will remember for years to come – from adventurous activities to late-night laughs with friends.

A huge thank you to all staff who attended and made this experience so special, and to you for your support in preparing the students. It truly makes a difference and helped ensure such a successful and memorable camp.

Kind Regards,
Grade 4 Team

In Performing Arts at Arrowsmith the Foundation and Grade1 students have been busy learning and practising their song in preparation for the school concert later this year in Term 3. The students have been learning to control their pitch and to sing in time with accurate rhythm. Over the next few weeks the students will begin adding dance moves and actions to their song and focussing on their performance face.

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ART Ambrosia Year 4 Term 2: Week 3

Our Grade 4 Art students at the Ambrosia campus participated in a directed drawing experience to create an island tiki hut scene. They explored the concept of background, middle-ground and foreground areas within artwork pieces. Students   used their imagination to add island themed elements and detail to their design. They developed their understanding of shading and blending techniques and applied these skills to add depth and dimension to their artwork.

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We are looking forward to having the Next Athletics program back at Beveridge PS this term! The Term two program will start Wednesday, 29 April. Further details in the flyer attached.

Wednesdays, 3:45pm-4:45pm

Dates: 29th April – 17th June (8 weeks)

Location: Senior Campus

Link to book here!