Principal's Report
Welcome to the first Newsletter for Term 2. It is set to be another busy term and we have already kicked it off with our school ANZAC Service and Running Club. Thank you to all of the parents and extended families that attended our ANZAC service and/or donated flowers. We were generously supported by many, many donations of flowers this year and it was greatly appreciated. In addition to our teaching and learning program we also have a few events on later this term including the Life Ed Van Incursion, BPS Cross Country, BSSA Cross Country, BSSA Winter Carnival, NAIDOC Week and Semester One Progress Reports . Be sure to check out the important dates at the end of my message to see what else is happening this term.
Semester 1 Student Progress Reports
Your child will receive a Semester 1 Progress Report at the end of Term 2. This progress report will provide you with information on how your child is progressing against the curriculum taught so far in the year. Reports will be emailed home on Tuesday 25 June 2024.
Mother’s Day Stall
The P & C Year 6 Camp Fundraising Committee will be holding the annual Mother’s Day Stall next week, Tuesday 7th May and Thursday 9th May. A timetable for when each class will visit the stall will be posted to Class Dojo. Remember to bring your money along. Gifts range from $2 to $10.
Public School Review
All Western Australian public schools are reviewed every 3 to 5 years by the Department of Education’s Public School Accountability directorate. These reviews give assurance to it’s local community, the Minister for Education and Training and the Director General that the school is operating effectively and delivering high quality education to it’s students. The review further acknowledges the achievements of the school and gives feedback to support the Principal and staff with future improvement planning.
The Principal provides the review panel with a self-assessment of the school’s performance based on evidence gathered by the Principal and staff. Information validated by the review panel is considered before and during the school visit. This forms the basis for the school review report.
The report is provided to the Principal, the Chair of the School Board and the Regional Executive Director.
The staff and I are currently preparing for our Public School Review which is taking place across weeks 5 and 6 of this term. At the completion of the review the final report will be shared with our school community via the school website and schools online. Links will be provided on dojo.
Kindergarten & Pre-Primary Applications to enrol 2025
Byford Primary School is now taking enrolment applications for students entering Kindergarten and Pre Primary in 2025. Both Byford Primary School and Byford Community Kindergarten will be offering a Kindergarten program in 2025. When completing an application to enrol for Kindergarten, parents will be asked to nominate which program they wish to apply for.
Parents of children currently attending Kindergarten programs this year (2024) must apply at the school for Pre Primary placement in 2025 if you wish your child to continue attending Byford Primary School.
Enrolment forms can be found on the school website or collected from the front office. Applications to enrol are due by Friday 19th July.
Save the Date
Here is a list of save the dates for your calendar. Keep an eye out in your children’s school bags and Class Dojo for more detailed information about each event. These will be sent home or placed on Class Dojo closer to each event.
7 May – Mothers Day Stall
8 May – Assembly Room 14
9 May – Mother’s Day Stall
16 May – BPS Board Meeting
22 May – Assembly Room 6
3 June – WA Day Public Holiday
4 June – P & C Pizza Day
5 June – Assembly Room 1
10 to 14 June – Life Ed Van Incursion
11 June – BPS Cross Country
19 June – Assembly Room 7
20 June – BSSA Cross Country
20 June – BPS Board Meeting
21 June – P & C PJ Day
24 to 28 June – NAIDOC Week
25 June – Semester 1 Progress Reports Emailed Home
27 June – BSSA Winter Carnival (Yr 5/6)
28 June – Last Day of Term 2
Jody Harrington