Term 1 Wk5 2025
Diary Dates
Week 7 - Monday March 10th -Adelaide Cup Public Holiday
Week 7 - March 12th to March 24th - NAPLAN testing Years 3 and 5
Week 9 - Monday March 24th - STUDENT FREE DAY
Week 9 - Thursday March 27th - School Photo Day
Week 10 - Thursday April 2nd - Year 6 Aquatics West Lakes
Week 11 - Friday April 11th - End Term 1 - EARLY DISMISSAL 2pm (OSHC available)
From the Principal
Dear families,
Our whole school excursion to Waterworld was a great success! Every child had a positive experience and it provided an excellent opportunity for our Learning Advisors and co-educators to see our learners in a different light. Thank you to all staff for making the day a success.
On Thursday, our Governing Council met for the first time for 2025. We are privileged to have returning members take on the office bearing roles:
Margaret Diop: Chairperson
Carol Martin: Secretary
Gill Singh: Treasurer
We would love to have more members! If representing our families interests you, please call into the school to let us know.
We have started 2025 with a focus on building a culture of belonging. We want every child to experience a sense of belonging and safety in their studio. Every Learning Advisor has ensured that their studio is free from clutter, has routines displayed and that the furniture has been updated. This is making an enormous difference to our learners and to their learning.
Learning Advisors have also been re-designing the common areas so that they are safe, welcoming and have spaces for learning to be displayed and celebrated. Look at these photos from the Yellow neighbourhood:
Student Free Day On Monday 24th March (week 9), we will have our first Student Free Day for the year. All staff will be engaged with professional learning around Inclusive Practices. OSHC will be open.
NAPLAN. Our Year 3 & Year 5 learners will participate in NAPLAN during March. NAPLAN tests children’s skills in literacy and numeracy and these tests inform us about our teaching and areas we may need to focus on for learners. We encourage all Year 3 & 5 learners to try their best and give it a go.
If you have any questions about your child’s learning, please do not hesitate to ask us.
Warm wishes,
Leonie
Neighbourhood News
What's been happening in Purple East?
Purple East have had a great start to their year. As a part of the Belonging, Being Becoming children were invited to draw a portrait of their faces. This type of activity allows children to express their feelings and perceptions in a visual language
Waterworld Day
Friday February 21st was our annual Reception to Year 6 Waterworld Day. All our students had a fun day and enjoyed the lovely sunny weather. Perfect for a dip in the pool.
2025 School Fees
Invoices for 2025 fees are being sent home. For this year, the materials and services fee is set at $300. There has been a government rebate provided for all families of $200 per child leaving only a $100 balance for all students. Please note this rebate is only applicable for the school fee.
If you hold a Centrelink card or a CRN through Centrelink, you may qualify for school card assistance. Applications can be made via the form which will be included with your fees invoice or online (information in the flyer below)
If you qualify for school card assistance, your school materials and services fee will be covered in full. The rebate will not apply.
Communication at Banb6
Canteen Online Ordering
Did you know you can order from the canteen online?
The canteen provides a daily menu as well as many healthy daily items.
Out of School Hours Care
Out of School Hours Care service offers
- before school care
- after school care
- student free days
- early dismissals
- vacation care
This service is provided by MyOSHC.
Bookings are essential : www.myoshc.net.au
For further information please contact My Oshc at blairatholnorth@myosch.net.au
or phone 0421 897 211
