Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope this message finds you well and feeling energised as we begin the final term of 2026. It has certainly been a busy break with many important works taking place across the school. I appreciate the support as we continue to work on the upgrades to the student bathrooms this term.

Term 4 is always an exciting term. Here are some highlights to look forward to:

Prep Transition: We extend a very warm welcome to our 2027 Preps as they begin their primary schooling with us at Boneo Primary School. Our transition program provides opportunities for our new students to become familiar with our school, meet their teachers and fellow students, and begin to feel comfortable and connected in their new learning environment.

Our 2027 Prep Parent/Carer Information Evening will be held on Wednesday 14 October at 5.30pm.

Prep transition sessions will then commence on Wednesday 21 October from 9.00–10.00am, with further sessions on:

· Wednesday 4 November

· Wednesday 18 November

· Wednesday 2 December.

We are looking forward to welcoming our new Prep families to the Boneo Primary School community and beginning this exciting journey together.

Our whole-school Step Up Day will take place on Tuesday 8 December, providing students with an opportunity to spend time in their 2027 classroom and meet their teacher and classmates.

Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2026: We look forward to honouring our Year 6 students this term and celebrating their hard work, growth and dedication as they prepare for the exciting transition to secondary school.

Events: We have a wonderful range of special events and learning experiences taking place throughout Term 4, including our Swimming Program, Oaks Day, Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Maryborough, Year 5/6 Beach Day, Year 3 and Year 4 Camps, Year 2 Sleepover, sporting events, End-of-Year Celebration Picnic, as well as a range of excursions and incursions.

Planning for 2027

Our teachers will soon begin the process of creating classes for 2027.

We ask families to please let us know if they have a child currently enrolled in Foundation to Year 5 who will be leaving Boneo Primary School at the end of 2026. If this applies to your family, please email the school office at boneo.ps@education.vic.gov.au as soon as possible. This information assists us with our planning for classes, staffing and enrolments for 2027.

If there are specific wellbeing considerations relating to your child that you would like us to take into account when forming classes, you may submit this information in writing to me at marija.pandza@education.vic.gov.au by Friday, 23 October.

The class placement process is designed to consider individual student wellbeing and learning needs, rather than preferences for particular classmates or teachers.

Please note that class placement requests can only be made for genuine wellbeing reasons.

When forming classes, please be assured that we carefully consider each student’s learning needs, wellbeing, social connections and individual circumstances, as well as the need to create balanced and effective learning groups across the school.

Creating balanced classes is a complex process, and once classes are finalised it is extremely difficult to make changes. Even one adjustment can have a flow-on effect that impacts other students and strategic decisions. For this reason, requests received after Friday, 23 October will not be considered.

All teachers at Boneo PS are caring and committed educators, and we are confident that every child will receive a high-quality education, no matter which class they are placed in. Please note that requests for specific teachers cannot be met.

If you have made a placement request in the past that remains relevant, please resubmit this in writing so it can be taken into account.

While we cannot guarantee that a wellbeing request can be accommodated, all requests will be carefully considered alongside the broader needs of the students and classes.

Curriculum Day

A reminder that our upcoming Curriculum Day will be held on Monday 2 November. Students are not required to attend school on this day. Staff will use the day for assessment and reporting to support our ongoing school improvement priorities and teaching and learning programs.

We thank families for making arrangements for their children on this day.

Oaks Day – Celebrating 10 Years!

It’s time to choose your fascinator, gather your friends and get ready for a wonderful day out! This year marks the 10th year of Boneo Primary School’s Oaks Day celebration, a much-loved event that has become a special tradition in our school community.

Oaks Day is one of our major school fundraisers, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to come together, enjoy some fun and laughter and support our school. Whether you’re a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, we’d love you to be part of this milestone celebration!

Gather your friends, embrace the occasion and help us make our tenth year the best one yet. Every ticket purchased helps support our school, so your participation makes a real difference. Please contact the school office to book your tickets. 

SunSmart Reminder

A friendly reminder that students are required to wear a school hat when outdoors during Term 4. School hats are available to purchase from the office for $17.

Thank you for helping us keep our students sun safe!