Berwick Lodge Primary School

Happy Principals’ Day!

Today we take a moment to recognise and thank our amazing leadership team, Mrs McCrum, Ms Maskery and Mrs King.

Their leadership, care and commitment help make our school the welcoming, supportive and positive community it is. So much of what they do happens quietly behind the scenes and their days are filled with countless decisions, conversations and challenges, but always with our students, staff and families at the heart of it.

On behalf of our whole school community, thank you for everything you do, every day, to support our school and the people within it.

We hope you have a very well-deserved Happy Principals’ Day!

100 DAYS OF PREP

Today, our Prep students are celebrating an incredible milestone: 100 days of school! Our Prep teachers have planned a special day filled with fun, laughter and plenty of memorable activities.

We can’t wait to see our little “100-year-old” students with grey hair, walking sticks, aching backs, sensible cardigans and plenty of stories about “the good old days”, otherwise known as Term 1!

Congratulations to all our Prep students on reaching 100 days of learning, growing, making friends and becoming confident members of our school community.

🎬 **Lights, Camera, Trivia!**

A Night of Fun, Friends and Fundraising

Roll out the red carpet and join us for an unforgettable evening of trivia, laughter and friendly competition on **Saturday, 1 August at 7:00 pm**.

Gather your smartest friends, put your general knowledge to the test and enjoy a fantastic night while supporting a great cause. There will be plenty of laughs, challenging questions and opportunities to claim ultimate trivia-night bragging rights!

A limited number of tickets are still available, so secure yours before they are all gone.

**Get your team together, book your tickets and prepare for a blockbuster night!**

Berwick Lodge Primary School PFA Trivia Night Lights, Action, Trivia! A Night of Fun, Friends & Fundraising Roll out the red carpet and join us for an unforgettable evening of trivia,...

Consistent daily attendance at school is crucial for all students, with exceptions made for illness. The Department of Education is implementing stricter procedures for recording and documenting student absences. Should your child require an extended absence, such as for a family holiday, it is necessary to obtain prior approval from the principal. If you need to collect your child early from school, for instance, for an appointment, you will be required to provide a reason when signing your child out.

Our planning week for teachers starts this Friday and wraps up on Thursday, June 25th. During this time, each teaching team will spend a whole day planning together for Term 3's teaching and learning program. While our teachers are busy planning, our specialist and replacement teachers will be covering their classes. We know our students are in for some awesome learning experiences next term.

Fueling hungry minds every Monday morning!

📅 A few diary dates from our recent newsletter for you to add to your digital calendar of choice:

📚 **Book Club Issue 4 Orders Due**
5:30pm, Wednesday 10th June

🚒 **Prep CFA Visit**
Friday 12th June

🎭 **Grade 1/2 Meerkat Production Incursion**
Friday 12th June

🔬 **Grade 3 Hands-On Science Incursion**
Friday 12th June

🏁 **Last Day of Term 2 — 2:30pm Finish**
Friday 26th June

🎒 **First Day of Term 3**
Monday 13th July

🏊 **Grade 4 Swimming Program**
Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July

🏊‍♂️ **Grade 6 Swimming Program**
Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July

It may look quiet around the school today with no students onsite… but behind the classroom doors, there is still plenty happening! 📚💻

Our teachers are busy working away on student reports, professional learning and planning to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child across the school.

Days like today are an important opportunity for staff to reflect on student growth, prepare future learning experiences and continue building their own professional knowledge and skills.

While the classrooms may be quieter than usual, there is still a lot of teamwork, collaboration, coffee and keyboard tapping happening behind the scenes! ☕⌨️

Physical activity plays such an important role in supporting children’s health, wellbeing and learning; both at school and at home.

Regular physical activity helps children to:
• Build strong bodies and healthy habits
• Improve focus and concentration in the classroom
• Develop teamwork and social skills
• Support positive mental health and wellbeing
• Build confidence, resilience and independence

Whether it’s running, riding bikes, playing sport, dancing, climbing at the playground or simply playing outside, every bit of movement counts.

At Berwick Lodge Primary School, we encourage students to stay active through PE, sport and outdoor play throughout the day. We also encourage families to support active lifestyles at home wherever possible. ☺️

📷 One giant leap for student-kind.

We are very proud of our school grounds and the wonderful environment our students learn and play in each day.

To keep our spaces clean, we ask our students to:
🗑️ Place rubbish in the bins
💧 Pick up lunch wrappers
🌱 Respect garden areas and outdoor spaces
🎒 Take belongings home at the end of the day

Small actions make a big difference and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment for everyone in our community.