Welcome to our Week 6 Newsletter. It is hard to believe that we are halfway through our last term of the school year. Already this term we have participated in many activities, be sure to check out the save the dates below to find out what else is happening this term.

Planning 2025

We are well underway with our planning and preparation for 2025. Part of this preparation for 2025 is class structures and placements. This can often be a stressful time for school staff and families. While we are planning class structures and placements it is important that we have as much information as possible to make informed decisions that best meet the needs of our students and school. Firstly, I ask that any families that are not planning on returning to Byford PS in 2025 to please let the office know. This will ensure that we have accurate projected enrolments and will hopefully reduce the risk of having to restructure classes again once the school year commences. Secondly, if you have any class placement requests based on the educational needs of your child please also forward these onto me. It is important to note that with over 410 students it may not be possible to meet all requests, but all will be considered. Please email this required information to Byford.PS@education.wa.edu.au and attention it to Jody Harrington. I ask that all requests be sent to me by Monday 25^th November. No requests will be considered after this time. Class Lists for 2025 will be displayed at school during the last week of term. Thank you for your support.

Year 6 Camp

Our Year 6 students will head to camp next week in Dwellingup. We wish them the most wonderful time and hope they enjoy the many fun activities planned for them. A huge thank you to the 2024 Year 6 Camp fundraising committee for the outstanding job they did in raising money over the last twelve months to contribute to camp costs. Thank you also to everyone who supported the fundraising opportunities.

Booklists 2025 & Voluntary Contributions and Charges Schedule 2025

The BPS Board has recently met to endorse the Booklist supplier and Voluntary Contributions and Charges Schedule for 2025.

Our Booklist provider for 2025 will be Campion Education. Details on how to access Booklists will be sent home via Class Dojo soon. There will also be hard copies available for collection at the front office for those who prefer it this way. A copy of each years Booklist will also be placed on the school website.

The Voluntary Contributions and Charges schedule for 2025 will be sent home with students next week.

Open School Board Meeting

Each year the BPS School Board has one open meeting where all members of the school community are invited to come along to attend the meeting to see what the Board is all about. This year we will be holding our open Board meeting on Thursday 28^th November, starting at 3:15pm in the School Library. All are welcome to attend.

End of Year Concert

I am pleased to advise that the End of Year Concert will be held at the school again this year, out on the oval. The date that has been set for the concert is Wednesday 4^th December, and our theme this year is Let’s Celebrate. More detail including times, seating arrangements and a program will be sent home closer to the time. We look forward to celebrating another successful school year with you.

New Transportable Building

Our school continues to grow and we are projecting that we will begin the 2025 school year with an approximate enrolment of 420 students. We have a new transportable building arriving this year to be ready for day one 2025. The building will be placed where the cricket nets are currently located, and you will notice that temporary fencing has been erected around the site already. What an exciting time for our school.

Save the Date

With so many activities and events coming up this term 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.

Monday 18 November to Friday 22 November – Year 6 Camp

Monday 18 November – Kindy Messy Play (Blue Group)

Tuesday 19 November – Kindy Teddy Bear Picnic (Blue Group)

Thursday 21 November – Kindy Messy Play (Yellow Group)

Friday 22 November – Kindy Teddy Bear Picnic (Yellow Group)

Tuesday 26 November – Kindergarten 2025 Parent Information Session (Group 1 Blue)

Wednesday 27 November – Assembly Room 12

Thursday 28 November – Kindergarten 2025 Parent Information Session (Group 2 Yellow)

Thursday 28 November – Byford Secondary College Year 6 Orientation

Thursday 28 November - BPS Open Board Meeting (3:15pm School Library)

Friday 29 November – Pre-primary 2025 Parent Information Session

Tuesday 3 December – Blue Group Kindy Concert (2.15pm start)

Wednesday 4 December – End of Year Concert commencing at 5.30pm on the School Oval

Friday 6 November – Yellow Group Kindy Concert (2.15pm start)

Tuesday 10 December – Semester 2 Reports emailed home, Class Lists 2025 displayed

Wednesday 11 December – Year 6 Graduation

Thursday 12 December – Year 6 Graduation Excursion

Thursday 12 December – Last Day of School for students (Kindy Blue last day Tuesday 10 Dec)

Jody Harrington