Dear Families, 

I would like to thank all the staff and families for a wonderful last week of Term 2. It's been a busy and tiring week, but we made it. Wishing all students a well deserved break and families a happy holiday period. If you are traveling, please stay safe and have fun. Can't wait to see you all back in Term 3 on Monday 13th July.

Thank you to everyone for getting involved in our Pyjama Day fundraiser on Wednesday. It was definitely a great day to be wearing warm pjs for the day. The gold coin donations will be given to the Do it for Dolly charity and the boxes of tissues will be going right back into the classrooms. 

Term 3 Staffing Changes

We have some staffing changes for next term: 

• Farewell to our Grade 6 teacher, Mrs Tutagalevao, who is relocating to Queensland with her family. A recruitment process is currently underway to fill this position.
• Welcome back to Mrs Lowe-Wheeler from maternity leave. Mrs Lowe-Wheeler will be working part time at the Ambrosia campus.

Student Mid-Year Reports

Semester 1 Student Reports are now live and available for viewing to all families on the Compass app. Next term on Wednesday July 22nd will be a student free day as it is Parent Teacher Conference day. Families can book in their times with the classroom teacher via Compass from 12pm on Monday 13th July. 

A reminder that Foundation enrolments for 2027 close on Friday 31st July. 

Wishing all our students and families a restful break, and we look forward to seeing you back next term for more exciting learning adventures!

Take care, 

Christine Cole

• 26th June - Last day Term: early finish - Arrowsmith 2.15pm, Ambrosia 2.30pm

• 13th July - First day Term 3
• 16th July - NAIDOC Day Celebration
• July 22nd - Parent Teacher Conference 11am-7pm (Student Free Day)
• July 24th - Grade 6 Fundraising (Ambrosia)
• July 24th - Billy G Cookie Dough fundraising orders close
• July 27th - Campus Assemblies - Ambrosia 9.10am & Arrowsmith 2.40pm
• July 29th - Foundation students 100 days at school celebration (details to follow)
• July 31st - 2027 Foundation enrolments due

Child safety and wellbeing at ​Beveridge Primary School​

information for families and the school community 

​​Beveridge Primary School​ is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe. 

 Our child safety framework explains how we support and maintain child safety and wellbeing at ​Beveridge Primary School​. It includes our: 

• Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy 

• Child Safety Reporting and Responding Obligations Procedures, and 

• Child Safety Code of Conduct, which outlines acceptable and unacceptable behaviours for all staff and volunteers at our school. 

Our students and families are important partners in providing a child safe environment. These regular newsletter reminders are one of the ways we ensure our school community is aware of: 

• our commitment to child safety, and  

• how to provide feedback or raise child safety concerns. 

If you have any concerns about child safety at any time, please contact ​Beveridge Primary School​ on ​03 9216 3400​. Any child safety complaints or concerns are treated seriously. For more information about our school’s complaints process, see our Complaints Policy.  

We also welcome your ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing. If you have any suggestions or comments please contact ​Beveridge Primary School​ on ​03 9216 3400​ or at ​beveridge.ps@education.vic.gov.au​. 

Foundation 2 Update

English
Students have been working very hard to develop their reading fluency, with some students already reading whole sentences independently. We have been learning about double sounds such as ll, ff, ss, and zz in words like bell, hiss, buzz, and off, and practising writing them. Students have continued writing dictated sentences, focusing on using capital letters, full stops, finger spaces, and sounding out words carefully. It has been wonderful to see students applying their growing sound knowledge to write letters and words independently.

Mathematics
In Mathematics, we have been exploring addition through number stories and using materials to represent these stories on ten frames. We have also been learning about data and how to collect, sort, and interpret it, as well as exploring yes/no questions.

Inquiry
Our Inquiry learning has focused on how things move. Students have investigated how different animals move, exploring whether they run, hop, slide, or swim. We have enjoyed watching videos of animals, acting out different animal movements, and drawing animals that move in various ways.

Wellbeing
In Wellbeing, we have been learning about problem-solving and exploring different techniques and strategies that help students identify how big a problem is and how they can solve it independently or seek support from an adult when needed.

We have had a fun and busy term and are very proud of all that the students have achieved. We look forward to continuing our learning together in Term 3!

Foundation T2 Wk 10

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 

Previous Next

This term has been full of exciting learning experiences in Year 2! Students thoroughly enjoyed participating in the swimming program, where they developed their confidence in the water and practised important water safety skills.

In Writing, students learnt how to write procedures by creating and writing their own recipes. They enjoyed following the structure of procedural texts and sharing their delicious ideas.

In Science, students explored the forces of push and pull through hands-on investigations and applied their learning by designing and making their own puppets.

Our new Mathematics program has had a fantastic start, with students showing enthusiasm and confidence as they develop their mathematical understanding through engaging learning experiences.

In Digital Technologies, students learnt how to create PowerPoint presentations, developing their digital skills by adding text, images, and simple design features to present their work.

We are so proud of the effort, resilience, and enthusiasm our Year 2 students have shown throughout the term. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing break and look forward to another wonderful term ahead!

Grade 2 T2 Wk 10

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 

Previous Next

Grade 6 Term 2 Week 10 

English

To conclude our English learning this term, students completed our class novel, ‘The Last Bear’. Throughout the novel study, students were highly engaged and thoroughly enjoyed following the journey of the characters and exploring the important themes presented in the story.

Students also published their persuasive letters advocating for the protection of polar bears and raising awareness about the risks they face due to climate change. It was fantastic to see students confidently apply a range of persuasive language techniques, including emotive language, rhetorical questions, expert opinions and strong calls to action to support their arguments.

Mathematics

To finish off the term, students focused on developing their understanding of Multiplication and Division as well as Financial Mathematics.

In Multiplication and Division, students learned how to:

• Multiply by two-digit numbers using materials, diagrams and written algorithms.
• Use factors to solve division problems efficiently.
• Divide using formal algorithms and represent remainders as both fractions and decimals.

In Financial Mathematics, students began creating their own communities in small groups. Students designed aerial maps of their communities and explored how different occupations, services and income sources contribute to building and sustaining a successful and connected society.

Inquiry – Physical Sciences

This term, students explored the fascinating world of light and lenses through a range of hands-on investigations and scientific inquiries.

Students learned that light travels in straight lines called rays and explored reflection through interactive activities, including the Light Rays game. They investigated refraction by conducting an experiment using a torch, mirror, card and water to observe how light changes direction when travelling through different materials.

Students also investigated how lenses have been developed over time to solve vision problems and help us observe the world in new ways. As part of this learning, students researched the work of Dr Fred Hollows and examined how scientific knowledge and innovation have improved eye care and restored sight for millions of people around the world.

Student Portfolios

Students have now completed their Grade 6 Semester 1 Student Portfolio using Google Slides. These portfolios showcase a range of learning achievements from across the semester and will be shared during Parent-Teacher Meetings on Wednesday 22nd July.

Portfolio samples include:

• Reading and Mathematics Fluency assessments
• Writing samples
• Mathematics work samples
• Inquiry assignments from both History and Science units

We are incredibly proud of the effort students have put into compiling their portfolios and reflecting on their learning achievements throughout Semester 1.

Arrowsmith Specialists for Term 2

Visual Art

During the term students have explored the vibrant collage style of Henri Rousseau by cutting, layering and arranging shapes to create imaginative jungle-inspired artworks and an introduction to Indigenous Australian art.  We looked at Indigenous art as a way of telling stories and representing connection to Country, using symbols, lines and natural colours.  Students created their own stories in this manner.

Performing Arts

Students have been learning and practicing their production performances. We have been practising our singing, dancing, positions on stage and bright faces so that we can captivate the audience with our spectacular work.

Arrowsmith Specialist Term 2 2026

1. 
2. 
3. 

Previous Next

Ambrosia Specialists for Term 2


Visual Art

Our Grade 2 students used the bright and colourful artwork of Yayoi Kusama as inspiration to create their own unique floral art designs. Students drew a range of organic circle shapes and added intricate petal designs and patterns using oil pastels. They explored colour palettes and applied watercolour paints to produce a wax resist effect on their masterpieces.

Our Year 6 students created a campsite themed artwork. They followed directed drawing instructions to create the tent, then used their imaginations to add features in the background, middle-ground and foreground that complimented their camping ground choice.     

Performing Arts

Students at Ambrosia have been learning and rehearsing their performances for the Term 3 production. Every class is a little different and have been drilling lyrics, dance movements and / or playing instruments so that our performances are outstanding and captivating.

                                                                       
PE

Year 5 students have been learning the concepts of read, react, respond and recover through a variety of drills and mini-games during PE lessons. Students have applied their learning to net and wall games, displaying excellent teamwork.

Ambrosia Specialist Term 2 2026

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 
11. 

Previous Next

Our whole school production of Beveridge Beats 109.9FM: The Homegrown Hour is taking place during the last week of Term Three on Wednesday 16th September. We will have three performances – 10am, 1pm and 6pm. All three performances will be the same and all students are performing in all three shows. Ticket information will be sent out during Term Three.

All students from Foundation through to Year Six are taking part in the production. We kindly ask that families provide costumes for students specific to the song's genre and era. Please see information below so that you and your child/ren can begin to find items over the holidays to help build a costume. If you require further clarification, please contact the office and we will forward your query to the relevant person who will contact you.

Please see the following link with the list of costume requirements for each grade.

School Production Costumes

TeamKids Family Feedback Survey – 2 Minutes 

TeamKids, our provider for Before School Care, After School Care and Holiday Programs, is seeking feedback from families in our school community. 

Your feedback will help TeamKids understand how the service is tracking, identify opportunities for improvement, and continue shaping a program that is engaging, enriching and responsive to the needs of our children and families. 

Families are kindly asked to complete the short survey below: 

Complete the TeamKids Family Survey: https://nam.dcv.ms/qyj5aX05gH

Families are also encouraged to register with TeamKids, even if you do not currently use the service. Registering ensures your family is ready should you need Before School Care, After School Care or Holiday Program care in the future. 

Register with TeamKids: 
https://teamkids.fullybookedccms.com.au/family/register 

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your feedback and support the ongoing development of our OSHC program. 


Please see the below links for the end of term Newsletters
Arrowsmith
Ambrosia

Melbourne Storm League Stars (NRL Program)

The NRL League Stars program is a fun, inclusive introduction to Rugby League designed for primary-aged children. It is delivered in partnership with the Melbourne Storm and focuses on building fundamental movement skills through modified, non-contact games.

The program is running at the Ambrosia Campus through term 3.

If you would like to get involved, please register via the link below and search for “Beveridge”:
https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/clubsearch or follow this link

The program is for children aged 5–12 years and is held at Beveridge Primary School – Ambrosia Campus.

Session details

• Day: Thursdays
• Time: 3:45pm–4:45pm
• Dates: 30/7 – 3/9
• Cost: $FREE$

What children will do each week

Each session includes fun, game-based activities that help children:

• Develop fundamental movement skills (running, catching, passing, evasion)
• Build confidence in team-based activities
• Improve coordination, balance, and spatial awareness
• Learn basic Rugby League concepts in a modified, safe environment
• Strengthen social skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience

Sessions are designed so all children can participate regardless of experience or ability. The focus is on enjoyment, participation, and personal growth rather than competition.

The program is supported by the Melbourne Storm, helping connect participants to pathways in Rugby League in a fun and accessible way.

Parent information

Parents are welcome to attend sessions and can register on-site or online via the link provided.

For further information, please refer to the attached flyer.

Become a Teacher's Aide - Certificate III in School Based Education Support 

Embark on a flexible and rewarding career, making a meaningful impact on the learning and lives of children in a school-based setting.
Our next course begins July 14th 2026 in Kalkallo.

Compare our fees and see the exceptional value we offer for concession card holders (course fee $100 with concession).

For further information, ring 9462 6077 or visit our webpage https://prace.vic.edu.au/study_area/education-support/

Speak to us about real employment outcomes and read one of our many student success stories here.