Child Safe Policy Bourchier Street Primary School has a zero tolerance of any form of child abuse. The school is committed to acting in children s best interests. The safety and wellbeing of children at this school is our highest priority. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. 2 nd Hand Uniform Shop MON-TUES- WED 8.45am-9.15am FOYER OF SCHOOL HALL Please ensure all clothing is clearly labelled so lost goods can be returned Swimming Lessons for following classes Please make sure students bring bathers, towel goggles for swimming classes. Class lessons each week from Monday through to Friday at Aquamoves Years 3 and 4 s February 18 th to 22 nd 3BW 3JS 3CV 3KA 4KS 4AM 4TM 4MM If you don t receive CSEF (Health Care Card Holders) the cost of $50 must be paid for your child to attend. If you have paid for your all school fees, swimming was included. All Year 5 & 6 students swimming program will run at Tatura swimming pool on: Tuesday, 14 th February - Thursday, 21 st February Foundation students will be having swimming later in the year. Friday 15 th February Order online or return payment to school SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS To Retire in 2019 Sam Atukorala, Joy Lees, Fiona Hudgson, Paul White To Retire in 2020 Gary D arma, Teagan Hickey, Peter O Dwyer, Jason Parker School Council Election Timetable Notice of Election: Thursday 7 th February 2019 Nominations Close: Wednesday 13 th March 2019 Nominations Published: Thursday 14 th March 2019 Ballot (if required): Closes Thursday 21st March 2019 Council nomination forms are available at front office. Please consider nominations for these positions. www.theircare.com.au or call 1300 072 410
CENTREPAY Bourchier Street PS Use Centrepay to make regular Deductions from your Centrelink payments. Centrepay is a voluntary and easy payment option available to Centrelink customers. Please call into the Office for more information and how you can use this to pay your school fees. 58 213 488 Student Banking If you have a Commonwealth Bank Youth Saving account, please bring your deposit book along each Tuesday morning and give to your classroom teacher. If wanting to open a student Dollarmite account please do so by visiting the Commonwealth Bank. Our Foundation students will have each Wednesday off for first 6 weeks of Term 1. Each foundation student will have an appointment for their assessment with classroom teacher. The week of Monday 8th March will be foundations first full week. ART SMOCKS AND LIBRARY BAGS Children require an ART SMOCK for Art Lessons and a LIBRARY BAG to borrow library books. These can be ordered through the school office or an order form is attached to email. Art Smocks: $25 - Library Bags: $7 Art Smock & Library Bag: $32 Orders close - 15 th February 2019 Welcome to 2019 Theircare OSHC! Already we have had an exciting fun filled holidays and are now settling into Term 1 for 2019. TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children come and enjoy their time in the program. During sessions children development life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play. To use the program, you will need to enrol at www.theircare.com.au or call 1300 072 410. It is simple, fast and there are no enrolment fees! That means even if you are not planning on using the service but find that you are running late you have that peace of mind that your children are safe, fed and enjoying themselves with their friends under the supervision of qualified professionals. Operating Hours: BSC 7:00am 9:00am and ASC 3:30pm 6:00pm CSEF Have you added your foundation child to your CSEF claim form?? Have you claimed CSEF in previous years and now have a foundation student to add to you claim form? If so, please phone front office so we can claim for your foundation student if you haven t done so already. If you have a NEW Health Care Card, please complete CSEF application form at front office. Families who have a Health Care Card are eligible to claim $125 per student for Camps & Excursions and money is paid directly to the school for your child s costs. PARKING The Shepparton council will be monitoring the parking around Bourchier Street School, and will issue fines where necessary. Please be mindful to abide by the road rules when collecting your child/ren.
CAMP FINAL PAYMENTS NOW DUE We are finalising numbers for our school camps and we thank families who have paid in full. If you have a camp balance to pay, we would appreciate final payment ASAP - Thank you GR 6 4 th 7 th MARCH GR 4 20 th & 21 st MARCH GR 3 6 th 8 th MARCH GR 5 27 th 29 th MARCH Attached to email is a registration form that is required to be filled out and returned to school by Thursday 21st of February. (with or without money) Teams will be organised in the next 2 weeks so please secure a spot for your child/children. All players also need to register online on a new registration platform. Once we know more about this process we will notify you all. We need coaches and team managers for all age levels so if you are interested in either of these rewarding positions please contact us via The Bourchier St Soccer Club Facebook page or Emily Parker ekparker1978@gmail.com The cost of Soccer for the 2019 season is $110. Please send registration form into front office with or without money. Registration can be paid in cash to the front office at school or via bank transfer. Please use your child s name as a reference. Bourchier St Soccer Club BSB- 733 254 Account- 822539 SOCCER AGM MEETING Thursday 21st February at Bourchier St. Staff Room - 5:00pm. Looking forward to a great Soccer Season!! Thank You Bourchier Street Soccer Committee
Bourchier St Netball Club Season 2019 Bourchier St Netball Club will hold a registration night in late February or March, with the date to be confirmed. Who can play? Players must turn at least 8 in 2019 UNDER 9's - BORN 20010 2011 UNDER 11's - BORN 2008-2009 UNDER 13's - BORN 2007 When & Where do we play? Shepparton Netball Association runs the competition on Saturday mornings starting at 9am at the John McEwan Reserve, Brauman St Shepparton. The competition starts 27 th April and will run through to 24 th August with only U13 qualifying teams to play in finals after the last round. U9 and U11 teams do not play finals. Costs and Registration Information All players are required to be registered with Victorian Netball Association (VNA), which provides insurance cover. Use this link http://sheppartonna.vic.netball.com.au/ to register and pay. Players born on or after 1/1/2009 please register in the Net Set Go category $66 Players born between 01/01/2007 and 31/12/2008 please register in the Junior category $56 The Shepparton Netball Association (SNA) will not allow a player to take the court without VNA registration and payment so please bring a copy of your receipt with you to our registration night. Club and court fees for the season is $100 per player Netball dresses are $60 new and are compulsory, some second hand dresses will be available at registration night in varying sizes, conditions and prices Club socks are $10 and hoodies are $50 however these are optional B.S.N.C requires coaches, team managers and committee members for the upcoming season. Without parental assistance teams cannot take the court so we encourage you to volunteer and get involved. Any questions? Contact our President Gina O Dwyer 0434 572 757
Want to fly like an Eagle in 2019? Boys & Girls our Registration Day for Northern Eagles JFC is happening soon. Northern Eagles JFC are ready to launch as the northern cluster for Shepparton Junior Football Competition we are looking for: Players Coaches Umpires Team managers Parents / Club helpers Sponsors If you are a parent interested in your son or daughter to play football this year you are invited to attend our Registration Day on Wednesday March 13th We also need helpers and we want parents to be involved if just in a very small way nothing delights your child more than seeing a parent taking an active interest at games and training. And we promise you ll have fun! Northern Eagles is the northern cluster of the new junior football competition taking in schools from Bourchier St, Congupna, Tallygaroopna and Gowrie St. Information will be available for children wanting to play under 10s and under 12 grades for the season which will commence in April Commencement date TBC Venue: Bourchier Street Primary Basketball Courts Time: 6.00pm NORTHERN EAGLES JUNIOR FOOTBALL For more information contact: Brooke McLachlan 0478 066 193 See you there!