Welcome to the first Newsletter for 2024. I have been incredibly pleased with how well the students and staff have jumped straight into the teaching and learning program with such enthusiasm. We are looking forward to a great year ahead, and we thank our entire school community for their support during the first couple of weeks of the school year.  

School Calendar

We have finalised dates for most of our major school events this year and have updated the school calendar. You can access the school calendar from the front page of the school website https://byfordps.wa.edu.au/.

Before School Procedures

A reminder that classroom doors do not open until 8:35am, with class commencing at 8:45am. We do not recommend that students arrive at school any earlier than 8:30am, and that playgrounds and equipment are not used before school as we have limited staff available for duty. If your child does have to arrive at school earlier than 8:30am due to work commitments, there will be a member of staff on duty in the undercover area from 8:15am. All students who are at school prior to 8:35am without a parent or guardian present on the school grounds is required to go to the undercover area so they can be supervised. We thank you for your continued support with this to ensure the safety of all our students.   

P & C

It was wonderful to see some new faces at our AGM last night. Don’t forget that our supportive and hard-working P & C are always looking for new members and new faces are welcome at each meeting. The P & C play a vital role in the school through running the Canteen and Uniform shop, in addition to the many fundraisers they organise and run through the year, providing essential resources back into the school. If you are interested in joining the P & C this year but are a little unsure, or would like to know more about what is involved, feel free to pop into the office to speak with me, or contact our P & C president Annette Stones at byfordprimarypandc@hotmail.com. Many hands make light work!

BPS School Board

The Byford Primary School, School Board has two vacant parent position to fill this year. The School Board is comprised of the School’s Principal, School Staff, and up to 10 elected Parent and Community representatives. The Parent, Community and Staff Representatives hold office for a period of two years from the time of their election. The role of the School Board is one of setting the long term future for the school and maintain oversight (not management) of the school’s operation. It is about providing additional expertise to help the school achieve the best outcomes for the students. More information on the role of the School Board and nomination forms have been posted to dojo, or can be collected from the front office. Nominations close on Monday 26^th February.

School Development Days 2024

The Byford Primary School Board met last year and approved the School Development Days (student free days) for 2024. To assist you with planning, the School Development Days for 2024 are:

Monday 29 January 2024 (Term 1, prior to school starting)

Tuesday 30 January 2024 (Term 1, prior to school starting)

Monday 15 April 2024 (Term 2)

Monday 15 July 2024 (Term 3)

Monday 7 October 2024 (Term 4)

Friday 13 December 2024 (Term 4)

Assemblies

Assemblies are held fortnightly on Wednesdays, starting at 8:45am in the Undercover Area. To assist with planning below are our planned assembly dates for 2024: