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Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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Our annual whole school FUN RUN
was once again a great success. Not
only was it a great day for all to get
out & enjoy the exercise, we raised
almost $9000. It was great to see over
600 active students run around the
lake with staff joining in. Thank you to
everyone who collected sponsorship
money and a big thank you to all the
families that came & supported the
event.
Right is a photo of the individual
winners from Prep to Year 6
Calendar of Events
Term 1 Calendar of Events
Month
MAY
JUNE
Swimming
Day
What’s On
Date
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Mother’s Day Breakfast 8am Hall
P&F Mother’s Day Stall - Recess
Parents and Friends meeting 7pm
K-Kids Out of Uniform & Crazy Hair
Education Week
Junior School Production – tickets
open to whole school to purchase
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Thurs
18
Junior Production - Eastbank
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13 – 17 July
JAM – JJM – JJS – JJW – JAS – JGD
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20 – 24 July
JAT – JAB – JKS – JJD - JCK
Fri
Fri
Tues
Fri
Mon-Fri
Mon
8
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8
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12
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15
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18 -22
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25
Mooroopna Dental Practice Visit BSPS
Grade 2’s were lucky
enough to have a
visit from a dentist
and dental nurse
from Mooroopna
Dental Practice.
Doctor Dan taught
us all about looking
after our teeth and
what we need to do
to STOP cavities!!!
We need to brush our teeth twice a day, floss our teeth and make
sure we visit the dentist regularly! Nurse Jas read us a book called
'Danny goes to the dentist'. We had heaps of fun and even got a
showbag and a 'Brush your teeth' challenge.
Thanks Mooroopna Dental Practice!
SCHOOL FEES AND CHARGES
This is a reminder that School Fees & Band fees for term 2 are now due
and can be paid at the office between the hours of 8.30am and 3.45pm.
Centrepay (via centrelink) can now be used to pay School Fees – come in
and fill in a form at the office and we can send it off for you.
Please contact the office to check your balance if you are unsure. 58213488
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
FRIDAY
2.30PM – 3PM
JJT Performing
SCHOOL HALL
JLM – JAS – JJW – JJM –
JCK – JJD – JJT – MMB –
MDB – MJO – MAG –
MPM – SRG – SMM – SBF
SGB
Student Absence
If your child is absent from
school for whatever reason,
you do not need to phone
the front office.
Simply write a note to the
teacher or fill out the
absence forms which are
occasionally in the
newsletter and give to your
child when returning.
If you are going away on a
planned trip, write a note or
speak to the teacher
regarding dates prior to
going. THANKS!
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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From the Principal
Dear Parents
News around the School
Celebration of learning
Anzac Respect
Our assembly leaders conducted a very moving ANZAC
celebration at the school assembly and are to be
commended on the work they did. Thanks to all who
donated rosemary as each student received a sprigg
with the words “Lest we forget.
Molly Jack and Siobhan represented Bourchier Street
Primary School at the 11am memorial service on
ANZAC day here in Shepparton. Our school thanks
them for taking the time to show respect to those who
fought for our country.
Fun Run
Congratulations to all of our Bourchier Street students
on their efforts in our annual Fun Run last Friday. This
event has raised nearly $9000 which will go towards our
school grounds. It is only through fundraising that
Bourchier Street has amazing grounds for our students.
Thank you all for this support.
Please do not send your
child to school in
ballet/skate/flimsy shoes.
Your children's feet are
still growing and the bones
in their feet, still developing
so you need well supported
shoes that are properly fitted to students feet.
Get the punctuality habit. Children
need to be at school by ¼ to 9 when
the first bell goes and they go inside
to get organised.
Being punctual shows respect and consideration for
others. Punctuality also shows you have self-discipline
and organisational ability.
The best of intentions
But how annoying is it when you don't intend to be late
but somehow you just never seem to be on time?
Of course everyone can be late for an appointment if
circumstances really do go against them - there's a huge
traffic jam, the phone rings etc. This kind of thing may
not be unavoidable but I'm talking about general bad
time keeping. If you are on time 8 times out of 10 then
you are a punctual person, but if you are late more often
than this then your punctuality could do with a helping
hand.
Reasons for poor punctuality
Maybe you never seem to leave yourself enough time
and always seem to underestimate just how long you'll
take to arrive. Perhaps you end up trying to beat the
clock on the way to your appointment and arrive
stressed and apologetic. Being more punctual is all
about good planning and organisation and knowing
when to act.
The benefits of improved punctuality
School Uniform
Our school uniform policy states that shoes are to be
sensible and functional.
Daily, children are involved in physical activities that
require the correct footwear to be worn with example
below:
When you are more punctual then everyone benefits
including you. People like knowing and working with
reliable people because they know they can depend on
them.
Quote: Don’t let the best you have done so far
be the standard for the rest of your life
Remember to smile and enjoy your week!
JUDY PARK
PRINCIPAL
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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Junior School production present:
BOURCHIER BIG TOP
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Our Junior School production will be held at Eastbank Shepparton on 18 June 2015 at 6.30pm.
All junior students are participating in this exciting production and tickets are on sale to JUNIOR FAMILIES ONLY with
the option to buy 4 tickets per family.
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The remaining tickets will be available to whole school from Monday, 25 May 2015. The cost of each ticket is $6.
Junior students do not need to purchase ticket for themselves.
We have decided to embark on an exciting journey; we
are creating a beautiful cookbook with our favourite
recipes from the couple of years of running the paddock
to plate program at Bourchier St P.S and our family
favourites.
PIZZA EXPRESS VISIT
All of the Grade ones have been very fortunate over the
last few weeks to be able to visit our local Pizza shop:
This book won’t be possible without your HELP. We need
a team of people to bring it all together. If you have the
skills to fill one of these positions, please don’t be shy,
email Mel asap.
Pizza Express on Verney Road
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We had a behind the scenes look at how pizzas are
made and we even got to make some ourselves to bring
home for our lunch! The owners Elsa and Mersin have
been extremely generous to our school and we would like
to say a huge THANK YOU to them for providing the
children with this experience!
By the way, the pizzas were absolutely DELICIOUS!!
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Thank You Pizza Express!
General editor (and/or chef)
Sales skills; selling ad spaces in the book to
local business for sponsorship
Photographer; skilled in food styling
Graphic designer
Media/advertising connections
Publishing
Do you have a family favourite recipe that you would like
to see in the book? Please email Mel:
melissa_cloney@hotmail.com
Thank you in advance!
Mel Hall, cookbook coordinator.
GV MEATS
30 Dunkirk Ave,
SHEPPARTON
Ph: 58 213 125
TRADING HOURS
Mon – Fri
7.30am to 5.30pm
Sat
7.30am to 12.30pm
You are welcome to our new group called “Heads Up” in
the chaplains office (next to hall or in hall if large group).
This group has been established to give opportunity for
parents to share together as well as our chaplain
Mr. Poole to answer your questions and give positive
input into your family’s life.
All Welcome
COME LISTEN, LAUGH & SHARE
Every Thursday (including today)
2.20pm to 3.15pm
Mr. Pooles office in foyer of hall
Thank you for your ongoing support to BSPS
BSPS BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Wednesday,
Thursday
Friday
 8.15am
 Kitchen in the Portables
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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Bourchier St. Parents & Friends Page
parentsandfriends@bourchierps.vic.edu.au
Upcoming Events
2nd Hand Uniform Shop
Wednesday 9am to 9.30am
School Hall Foyer
Bourchier Bomber Jackets
For Sale – Front office $35.00
Mother’s day is on Sunday!
Last chance to buy Mum/special person a mother’s
day gift at our P&F stall!
If you missed the first shopping day, you have a
second chance to buy tomorrow, Friday, 8th May at
recess.
There will be gifts of $2, $3 or $5 gifts to choose
from.
Volunteers can help tomorrow, from 10.30am set
up to12pm in the hall.
Thanks! Michelle 0427 170 167
P&F Meeting dates:
7pm start – Staff Room
 Tuesday, 12th May 2015
 Tuesday, 16th June 2015
Our parents and friends meetings are quite an
informal social evening where everyone can come
along and hear about the happenings of Bourchier
Street. We welcome new members, new ideas, or
simply come along and meet new people! Children
love to see their parents involved within their school.
Do you have a pre-school child at home ??
Do they love to sing, play games and socialise with other children???? Well here’s your chance to
join in some fun on either a Monday with Mother Goose Program or Friday with Playgroup with no
cost to you!!
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We invite children from birth to school age to
experience the delight and magic that comes from
enjoying a favorite rhyme or song. Learn new rhymes,
songs and stories to use with your child for any
occasion, such as waiting at doctors, in supermarket
lines, travelling in the car, etc.
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Monday morning 9.15am to
10.15am
Creative Arts Room (near canteen)
Limited spots.. Please phone
school on 58213488 to book
your spot.
Get out of the house each Friday morning and have
the pre-schoolers join in playgroup whilst mums have
a cuppa and chat with other parents. There are lots
of fun activities for the kids to enjoy.
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Friday morning 9am to 10.30am
Creative Arts Room (near canteen)
Entry: 1 piece of fruit for platter
“BRINGING OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY
TOGETHER”
READ, READ, READ – Join the GV Regional Library!
Are you taking advantage of being a member of the Goulburn Valley Library??
Reading at home is so important. Do you read to your child, no matter what grade
level every night. You have the Bourchier Street library to borrow from, but if you join
the Goulburn Valley Library you will have a very large variety of books that you can
borrow at no cost to you. Attached to this email is the application to join the Library,
so you can experience the joy of reading with your child.
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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Bourchier St. K-Kids Page
Reminder for all mums and students to join us tomorrow morning
for our Mother’s day breakfast!
Breakfast will start from 8.00am in the School Hall
Bourchier Street K-Kids are raising money
for the charity, Give Me 5 for Kids
which goes towards improving the
medical equipment at our children’s ward
at G.V. Health. For a gold coin donation,
you can come to school out of uniform
and you can also have crazy hair!!
Join in our K-Kids fundraiser & have fun!!
School
STEPPING STONES –AFTER
SCHOOL CARE
PHONE: 1300 665 699
MEDICATION
 Friday, 15th May 2015
 Gold coin donation to come
out of uniform & or crazy
hair
Students need to be punctual to School
8:45am first bell. This means children come inside and
get organised for the day i.e. bag in , chairs down, lunch
orders in, books ready for reading , pencils out etc.
(Children can return to yard if organised)
Bell 8:52am Staff and students move to classrooms.
Bell: Start work 8:55. All children are to be inside
All medication your child requires to have administered
at school MUST have a completed Medication Request
form filled in and signed. These forms are available from
the front office. For staff to give medication, the form
must clearly state:
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Students Name
Name of Medication
Dosage
Time medication to be given
Dates required
Full Name and Signature of Parent/Legal
Guardian
We ask that parents do not drive into the Bourchier
Street Staff Car park or the front driveway area. These
areas are out of bounds.
STAFF CAR PARKS ARE NOT A STUDENT DROP OFF AND
PICK UP AREA AND MUST BE KEPT CLEAR. CARS USING
THIS AREA ARE ENDANGERING OUR STUDENTS SAFETY
AND WILL BE REPORTED.
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
SPORTS
Soccer
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U 6 BOURCHIER EAGLES
A fantastic game was had by
both teams to start off the
Footy season.
Division 2
The boys have started the season off well with a great
win.
Bourchier Street
10 - 7 - 67
Northerners
2 - 1 - 13
Goals: Jordan Wiggins (3), Josh Nowell (2), Ben
Chaston (2), Dylan Marshall (1), Joel Clarke (1) and
Josh Crawford (1).
Awards: Will Roberts, Josh Crawford, Jamahl Clarke,
Josh Nowell, Hudson Pemberton and Jayden Rodgers.
A special mention goes to Malachi Atkinson who filled in
for the Northerners and kicked there only 2 goals.
Thank you and well done Malachi.
Division 3
A great team effort to have a win first up.
Bourchier Street
4 - 3 - 27
Shepp East
3 - 4 - 22
Goals: Zavier Davidson (1), Tanner Webber (1), Jye
Fitzsimmons (1) and Charlie Stephens (1).
Awards: Zavier Davidson, Tanner Webber, Jye
Fitzsimmons, Charlie Stephens, Oscar Ryan and Bodi
Fitzsimmons
NETBALL
Saturday 2
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May
13 & Under:
U/13 Vixens 13 def St Brendan's 7
Award- Darcie Smith
U/13 Eagles 9 def by Orrvale 18
Award- Maddie Coates
11 & Under:
U/11 Diamonds 4 def by Mooroopna Cats 5
Award- Taylah Gooden
U/11 Magic def by St Mels
Award- Tamsan
9 & Under:
U/9 Butterflies 5 def St Luke's 5
Award- Talia Wiggins
U/9 Pink 0 def by Gowrie St 7
Award- Bonnie Minotti-Watson
U/9 purple 0 def by St Mels 10
Award- Nardia
Bourchier under 6 Eagles played
another great game this week. There
were some great shots, passes, goals
and defending with the whole team trying their hardest and
never giving up. Well done Maelan on his great save,
throwing his whole body on the line to save a goal. Great
job all of you.
This week’s awards went to William & Casey.
Well done boys.
UNDER 7 BOURCHIER GOLD
Well done to Bourchier St Gold Under 7 team, on a
fantastic game on Saturday.
You played well together as a team and kicked 3
goals, one by Micah, Mason & Charlotte.
You have all improved already since your last game, and I
look forward to seeing what you can all achieve this
season with the determination you all show.
Awards went to Micah, Mason & Charlotte.
U7 BOURCHIER EAGLES
The boys had a great time and dominated for most of the
game. Their skills and teamwork are improving each week
and it's great to see that they are really enjoying
themselves. Noah Catanzariti kicked a great goal from mid
field in the first half and Patrick Mahon was best on field
kicking 5 goals and doing some great attacking. Well done
also to Sam, Seth and Riley, well played boys.
U 8 BOURCHIER EAGLES
Another great game of soccer by the boys on the
weekend. Great use of your body Eli to defend and block
the ball. Bailey worked hard and put his body on the line
multiple times throughout the game. Awesome work in the
goals by Ty and Corben. Awards: Aiden, Hayden and
Bailey.
U 10 BOURCHIER EAGLES
The Bourchier Eagles played a great game on
Saturday. It was a very tiring game without any
subs. They all played their hearts out until the end and
never gave up. There were some great kicks by all and
some amazing attacking and defending. Great use of
the new game play to guys. Great sportsmanship was
shown by each and every player. It was great to see well
done guys.
This week’s awards went to Jack and Jasmine.
U10 Bourchier Gold
This week our team work was outstanding and our
defensive line was fantastic, our attacking was spot on and
we were nearly across the line on so many
occasions. You all played bravely and fought hard
especially missing a few players this week and being short
on the pitch. You did us all proud holding your heads up
high and never giving up. This weeks awards went to
Danielle, Seth and Brodie, well done to the entire team.
U12 BOURCHIER EAGLES
Played against Grahamvale Gunners on Saturday, and the
team put in a good effort. We will work harder at training to
get better results. Big thank you to our award winner Didak
for his effort and support to his team. Well Done to team
Eagles Under 12!
Bourchier Street Primary School Newsletter No:-7 –
7th May 2015
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Positive Parenting Telephone Service
This Program is offered to parents,
grandparents & carers of children aged 2 – 10 years
Our ten week program aims to assist you to:
*Develop a stronger and more positive relationship
with your child/children
*Manage everyday behaviour problems
*Set rules & limits
*Teach new skills
*Developing behaviour strategies
Through our service you will receive a workbook and weekly phone calls with a parent educator.
All of this can be done from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you.
Interested?
For more information or to enroll phone
FREECALL 1800 880 660
ENROLMENTS TAKEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Start now and make a positive start last a lifetime
This service is funded by Department of Human Services Victoria
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ABSENCES
Bourchier Street have a policy “It is not OK to be Away”. Non attendance disrupts learning and
relationships. Ensure your child is ill, not just tired, before keeping them home. The Department
of Education and Early Childhood Development requires us to keep accurate computer records
of student absences and reasons for absence. If your child is absent please provide a written
note, (no need to phone school) or complete the slip below. Students need to be at School by
8.45am and if your child is late to school, you must sign them in at the front office so we can alter
the absent record.
BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL
BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL
PUPIL
PUPIL
HOME GROUP
HOME GROUP
DATE OF ABSENCE/S:
DATE OF ABSENCE/S:
REASON
REASON
Signed by ......................................................
Signed by ......................................................
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian
BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL
BOURCHIER ST. PRIMARY SCHOOL
PUPIL
PUPIL
HOME GROUP
HOME GROUP
DATE OF ABSENCE/S:
DATE OF ABSENCE/S:
REASON
REASON
Signed by ......................................................
Signed by ......................................................
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian