Dear Parents and Carers, It is my privilege to announce that we have now filled all vacant positions on our School Council and nominations have formally closed. As such, I am pleased to announce our School Council configuration for 2025. A special welcome to our new...

Dear Parents and Carers, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the parents, carers and family members who joined us for our ‘Share the Joy of Learning,’ this morning. It was a pleasure to welcome you into our classrooms and share the incredible learning journey...

Dear Parents and Carers, What a fantastic week it has been! I'm truly impressed with the positive energy and engagement I've seen across the school. Firstly, I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone for their efforts regarding student attendance. We've made a...

Dear Parents and Carers, We invite you to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Interviews on the 26 and 27 March, to discuss your child's progress, achievements, and goals for the year ahead. These meetings provide a valuable opportunity to strengthen the home-school...

Dear Parents and Carers, As another exciting school year gets underway, we are writing to inform you of the upcoming School Council Elections.  At Boneo Primary School, as in all government schools across Victoria, the School Council plays a vital role in shaping the...

Dear Parents and Carers, At this morning’s assembly, a group of our Year 5 students presented an engaging piece about the benefits of academic challenge and rigour. They explained the Learning Pit, which is a powerful framework that encourages resilience, critical...

Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome to the 2025 School Year! We are pleased to share that the start to the new school year has been exceptionally positive, with all students transitioning smoothly into their new classes. It has been truly uplifting to see their...

Dear Parents and Carers, It's incredible to think that we've reached the final school newsletter for 2024! As we take a moment to reflect on all that we have accomplished, it's clear that 2024 has been an extraordinary and memorable year for Boneo Primary School. I...

Dear Parents and Carers, Over the past few weeks, I have been overseeing the student leadership selection process to appoint the 2025 school leaders, and I am pleased to announce the results of our rigorous selection process. Leadership is a quality that all students...

Dear Parents and Carers, As we prepare for 2025, I would like to share with you our class structure for next year. I am pleased to confirm that Nicky Schwabegger will remain as our Tutor Learning Teacher next year. Nicky brings a wealth of knowledge and experience,...

Dear Parents and Carers, With only three weeks remaining until the end of the school year, there is much to look forward to as we approach this exciting time. Among the key highlights are the highly anticipated End-of-Year Picnic and the Year 6 Graduation—a...

Dear Parents and Carers, We are sharing information with you today regarding the Parent Payments Policy, Foundation Curriculum Contributions and Year 1 to Year 6 Curriculum Contributions. We will also send this information home with students early next week. The...

Dear Parents and Carers, On Monday 11th November, Remembrance Day, we paused for a minute’s silence to remember people's service and sacrifice. I joined our proud parents at the Remembrance Day Service held at the Rosebud RSL Cenotaph.  This was followed with the...

Dear Parents and Carers, Yesterday we gathered to celebrate one of the most anticipated events on the Boneo Primary School calendar—Oaks Day. This occasion has become a cherished symbol of style and elegance, providing a wonderful opportunity to support our school in...

Dear Parents and Carers, Student learning is at the heart of our mission here at Boneo Primary School. This past month, we have seen remarkable enthusiasm and engagement as our students explore new concepts and deepen their understanding across various subjects. From...

Dear Parents and Carers, Student agency and voice refer to empowering students to take an active role in their learning by allowing them to make choices, express their ideas, and influence the direction of their education. It fosters a sense of ownership and...

Dear Parents and Carers, I want to congratulate our students for the way in which they have started this term. During my visits to classrooms, it has been pleasing to see that our students are engaged, focused and committed to their learning. I am also exceptionally...

Dear Parents and Carers, I hope this message finds you well and filled with excitement as we move into the final term of 2024. Term 4 is always an action-packed term full of fun and excitement. Here are some highlights to look forward to: Prep Transition: We extend a...

Dear Parents and Carers, As we all head into a well-deserved term break, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on just how many amazing learning opportunities our staff planned for our students and how much we have all achieved together. During this term, our Prep...

Dear Parents and Carers,  Teachers have continued this term to support our school’s direction of providing ongoing reporting through Learning Tasks to provide families with an understanding of how their child is performing in a number of curriculum areas. The Learning...

Dear Parents and Carers,  Last night, our Year 6 students were exceptional in their performance of ‘Finding Nemo’. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for their incredible dedication, hard work, and talent that made the production such a...

Dear Parents and Carers, Our Year 6 students will be performing their production of ‘Finding Nemo Junior’ on Thursday 5th September. All students from Prep to Year 5 will be attending a matinee performance with an evening show open to families and friends. We are very...

Dear Parents and Carers, The theme "Reading is Magic" truly came to life with our students showcasing their creativity, enthusiasm, and love for reading today.  The excitement around reading was palpable, and we hope this enthusiasm continues as we nurture a lifelong...

Dear Parents and Carers, Next week is book week, with the theme being 'Reading is Magic'. Students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite literary character. The Book Week Parade will be held during assembly on Friday 23 August so please join us if you are...

Dear Parents and Carers, What a wonderful week we have had at Boneo Primary School, with many events at our school, and advancements in student learning and wellbeing. Our Year 5 students successfully visited the Melbourne Zoo as part of their Inquiry Learning, Real...

Dear Parents and Carers, Tom and I were appreciative of the warm acknowledgement from staff, students and parents for National Principal Day today.  We are so thankful that we have the privilege of being a part of this amazing community. Seeing our students achieve...

Dear Parents and Carers, Thank you to all families who have taken the opportunity to book their Student Led Conference for next week. Conferences will be held on Tuesday 30th July and Wednesday 31st July. Please take the opportunity to make a booking if you have not...

Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome back to Term 3. I want to take this opportunity to emphasise the significance of this term in accelerating our students’ learning and growth. Term 3 marks a crucial period of learning for our students so I encourage you to attend the...

Dear Parents and Carers, As the term concludes and we reach the end of the first semester, it is once again an opportunity to reflect on our students' growth and to thank our wonderful staff and supportive school community. From teaching and learning highlights that...

Dear Parents and Carers, We have had another great week of learning at Boneo. Students have been working closely with teachers to use feedback about their learning to set future learning goals. By doing so, our students are able to take ownership of their learning....

Dear Parents and Carers, We are excited to celebrate our very own international athlete, David Greening. David recently returned from Suva, Fiji where he competed in his first ever International Masters Athletics competition in the Masters section of the Oceania...

Dear Parents and Carers, Last Friday, our very clever Prep students shared their learning with us at assembly. It was fabulous to see them dressed up in costumes representing different members of our community and happily sharing their understandings.  The school also...

Dear Parents and Carers, It was wonderful to see our school community embracing the Torres Strait Islander tradition of ‘Floral Friday’ today. Students and staff wore floral clothing and accessories to promote communication, culture and inclusion in a bright and...

Dear Parents and Carers, As I step into the role of Acting Principal here at Boneo Primary School, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the warm welcome and support I've received from students, parents, staff, and the broader community. It is truly an honour....

Dear Boneo Primary School Community, As I write this final newsletter as your Principal, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and pride. After 40 years in education, the last 6 years at Boneo Primary School have truly been the pinnacle of my career. It has...

Dear Parents and Carers, The children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to shop and then re-shop for their special Mum or person in their life. A huge thankyou to the following parents for giving of their time to assist our savvy shoppers; Orlaith Grace, Katie Reid,...

Dear Parents and Carers, Congratulations to David Greening on his outstanding Athletics achievements. Over the break, David competed in the National Master Championships and won a silver medal in high jump and triple jump, along with bronze in 60m and 100m. He has now...

Dear Parent and Carers, I want to express my gratitude for the kind emails and best wishes I've received since announcing my retirement, which will take effect on Friday, May 17th. Your support and well wishes mean a great deal to me, and I am looking forward to...

Dear Parents and Guardians, On behalf of the entire school community, I want to thank you for your enthusiastic participation and support during our recent two days of athletic events. Your presence, encouragement, and cheering made the days special for our students....

 -Dear Parents and Carers, School Council News This week, we held our School Council Annual General Meeting where we thanked retiring Councillors and established the positions of responsibility for 2024. We thank retiring members Vanessa Smedley, Jess Hennessy, Owen...

Dear Parents and Guardians, We have some exciting events and important reminders to share with you. Family Food and Fun Night: Join us this afternoon for our Family Food and Fun Night! It's a great opportunity to connect with other families and enjoy delicious food...

Dear Parents and Carers, The children are so excited that our Family Food & Fun Night major fundraising event is next Friday. This event is a wonderful celebration for our school and extended community. Last year, this event raised over $12,000. All money raised...

Dear Parents and Carers, Upcoming School Council Elections Parents who become active on School Council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging and engagement. Each year, approximately half of the School...

Dear Parents and Carers, Upcoming School Council Elections All government schools in Victoria have a School Council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within state-wide guidelines. In doing this, a School...

Family Food and Fun Night Friday 15th March Our planning is underway for our Family Food and Fun Night. This event is a wonderful way for us to come together as a community. It is also an important fundraiser for our school with the money raised being used to purchase...

Dear Parent and Carers, I want to thank all the parents who attended our recent Parent Information Evening. Your presence and engagement truly make a difference in our school community and the staff loved sharing the plans for 2024. As we move forward, I want to...

Dear Parents and Carers,  We are thrilled to report that the first week back has been exceptionally positive, with all students settling into their new classes smoothly. It's heartening to witness the enthusiasm and positive energy among our students as they embrace...