NEWSLETTER
Term 2 - Week 10
Principal Message
Dear Families,
This week, I have had the pleasure of stepping into the role as Acting Principal while Chrisitine is on long service leave and getting to know all the students at Ambrosia campus whom I did not know before.
It has been a very cold week, with the lowest temperature being 1℃ and the highest only reaching 13℃ and many viruses and illnesses affecting our community! As a result, we have had many staff and students away sick.
Finding casual replacement teachers (CRT) is becoming more and more difficult as our state continues to have less teachers available to work, with the shortage of teachers/educators hitting a record low in recent months. Here at Beveridge Primary School we are doing the best we can to make sure learning continues for all students. We thank you for your understanding and support. I do hope everyone gets well soon.
Grade 2 Swimming Program
This week the Grade 2 students headed to Splash Aqua Park in Craigieburn for their swimming program. What a fantastic start to the program! The students are having a fantastic time learning to swim. They have had to be very efficient and independent in getting changed and ready for the lessons, and then ready again for the return back to school. Next week there are only swimming lessons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Keep up the great work Grade 2!
Regional Cross Country
Wednesday we had some students attend Regional Cross Country at Kilmore Racing Club. These students were: Evelyn (4/5F) and Brylee (6D). Well done on your amazing effort girls!
Excursions and Incursions
Tomorrow Friday 21st of June the grade 1 students will have an Incursion as part of their Inquiry unit "Using our Senses". The students will be participating in a light and sound show put on by Professor Bunsen. Sounds like a great way to learn more about your senses grade 1!
On Monday 24th in lieu of camp this year, Year 6 students are going to Bounce. Have an awesome time, grade 6 students! Stay safe.
Cyber-Safety and eSafety
There has been a steady rise in schools and communities in Victoria currently experiencing eSafety issues (Cyberbullying, unwanted contact, gaming issues, etc).
At Beveridge Primary School we have begun our eSmart School journey this year and hope to have our full accreditation as an eSmart School very soon. All our students, from Foundation to grade 6, are taught specific Cyber-Safety lessons each week during term 1/2 and have an incursion related to cyber-safety and wellbeing.
In this week's newsletter you will find some information to support parents and families with Cyber-Safety at home. Please read and watch the linked videos to help you become more aware of the risks posed to your children while online and how to prevent these risks. I do also highly recommend all parents visit the eSafety Commissioner website: Parents | eSafety Commissioner.
Student Reports
Next Wednesday, the end of Semester 1 Student Reports will go live for our families to view on the Compass app. Next term on Wednesday July 24th will be a student free day as it is Parent Teacher Conference day. Families will be able to book in their times with the teacher from Next Monday 24th June..
Mrs Silvia Menelaou
UPCOMING DATES
- 17th - 21st June: Grade 2 Swimming
- 24th June: Bookings for interviews on Compass open from 12pm
- 24th June: Grade 6 Bounce Excursion $40.00
- 24th - 26 June: Life Education Grade 3 & 6 $18.00
- 25th - 27th June: Grade 2 Swimming
- 28th June: End of Term - Early Finish 2:15pm & 2:30pm
- 15th July: 1st Day Term 3
- 19th July: Grade 6 Summer Sport $14.00
- 22nd July: School Tour - Arrowsmith Campus
- 24th July: Student Free Day
- 24th July: Parent Teacher Conference 11am- 7pm
- Grade 3A & 3B Chess Incursion $25.00
(July 29th, August 5th & 12th) - Grade 3C & 3D Chess Incursion $25.00
(July 30th, August 6th & 13th) - 30th July: Grade 6 Girls Big Sister Program
AUGUST
- 16th August: Curriculum Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
We have our Parent Teacher Conferences running in week 2 of next term, Wednesday the 24th of July between 11am - 7pm.
This will be a student free day for all students. We encourage you to bring your child with you to the interview, these will be held in your child's classroom.
Bookings for interviews can be made via Compass from 12pm on Monday 24th June.
If you are needing assistance, please feel free to contact the office via phone or email.
Kind regards.
Student of the Week - Week 10
Foundation A– Ariana B Foundation B– Zephaniah T
Foundation C– Madison Foundation D– Ryan H
1A– Isabella F 1B– Laurell M
1C– Kevin S 1D– Hunter T
2A– Lincoln K 2B– Skye K
2C– Penfold G 2D– Margaret C
3A– Joravar C 3B– Prayan S
3C–Tino B 3D– Hugo H
4/5A - Gustav J 4/5B– Victoria C
4/5C– Thomas S 4/5D— Yuvraaj H
4/5E– Gurshaurya S 4/5F– Abdel A
6A– Cruze G 6B– Zac E
6C– Taylor W 6D– Brylee M
Specialist Student of the Week - Week 10
Visual Art - Japreet S 2A
Performing Art - Fynn B 1B
PE - Abdre B 2A
AUSLAN - Waris V 2A
Ambrosia
Visual Art - Charlie M 4/5B
Perfoming Art - Fareeed M 4/5D
PE - Riaz K 3A
STEM - Arabella A 4/5B
AUSLAN - Hunarvir C 3A
Online safety for every family
Online safety for every family
All parents want their children to be safe when learning and playing online.
These short videos and easy-to-read advice sheets will give you the confidence to talk with your children about online safety. They include tips to help them stay safe, and important information about what to do if something bad does happen online.
Helping your family stay safe online
Learn how to keep your family safe online, including:
- why online safety is important
- how eSafety can help
- setting up family online safety rules
- conversation ideas and tips.
Video: https://vimeo.com/737803724
Advice sheet: Click the link to download the advice sheet, then open it to read.
Advice sheet (English) - Helping your family stay safe online (PDF, 223KB)
Getting started with social media
Understand social media for children and young people, so you can:
- talk with your child about social media
- set up their online account
- use social media safely
- report problems.
Video: https://vimeo.com/737802392
Advice sheet: Click the link to download the advice sheet, then open it to read.
Advice sheet (English) - Getting started with social media (PDF, 238.05KB)
Safer online gaming
Make gaming a safe and enjoyable part of family life, by learning about:
- setting up games so they are safe
- making friends in games
- reporting issues in games.
Video: https://vimeo.com/737822623
Advice sheet: Click the link to download the advice sheet, then open it to read.
Advice sheet (English) - Safer online gaming (PDF, 264.16KB)
Getting help when your child is being bullied online
Learn how to support your child if they are being bullied online, including how to:
- recognise online bullying
- collect information about the bullying
- report online bullying.
Video: https://vimeo.com/737815075
Advice sheet: Click the link to download the advice sheet, then open it to read.
Advice sheet (English) - Getting help when your child is being bullied online (PDF, 100.68KB)
They are also available in languages other than English:
