Barton Primary School

This post is part of our school’s inclusion series, helping families understand the diverse ways students learn and participate.

Executive functioning skills help students plan, organise, remember instructions, manage time, control impulses and think flexibly.

Some students may need support to:
- start tasks
- follow instructions
- manage time
- organise materials
- cope with change
- stay focused
- remember what comes next
- manage emotions when demands feel hard

These skills can become harder when a student is tired, stressed, dysregulated or unwell.

At Barton, we support executive functioning through visual timetables, now/next boards, checklists, processing time, sentence starters, word banks, movement breaks, fidgets, chunked instructions and clear routines. These supports help students understand expectations, reduce overload and participate more independently.

Executive functioning support helps students manage the steps, not just the task.

Dear Parents/Carers,

This is a reminder that consent and payment for the Grade 4 Camp Manyung and Grade 6 Camp Phillip Island is due by the 15/07/2026.

If you have any questions about consent or payment, please email the school.

Thank you.
BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

🌿 Liver Health Information Session at Barton Community Hub 🌿
We were delighted to host a Liver Health Information Session for our community. Participants learned about the importance of liver health, ways to reduce health risks, and how healthy lifestyle choices can support overall wellbeing.
A big thank you to the presenters MHSS for sharing their knowledge and to everyone who attended and engaged in the discussion.
At Barton Community Hub, we are committed to providing opportunities for our community to learn, connect, and support healthy living.

Dear Parents/Carers,

The Y OSHC are excited to announce that the WINTER School Holiday Program is open for bookings and will kick off in 4 weeks’ time.

Their programs are packed with exciting activities and experiences designed to keep kids active, engaged and having lots of fun during the holiday break.

From Monday 29 June to Friday July 10, the Y OSHC has lots of fun, active programs for your child to enjoy:

• Tech Fun: Movies, Virtual Reality and gaming experiences with the Ultimate Games Gaming bus featuring Minecraft and LEGO

• Winter Wonderland: Think hot chocolates, snow crafts, icy science and a disco full of frosty fun

• Little Italy: Imagine cooking pasta, crafting chef hats and exploring Italian' culture through food, landmarks and STEM activities.

Secure your spot today https://schoolholidayprogram.ymca.org.au

Kind regards,
BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Y School Holiday Programs Our school holiday programs are all about fun! We offer activities, incursions and excursions to help kids grow and learn. Find a holiday program near you.

Dear Parents/Carers,

Please see attached flyer regarding the upcoming 'Free Dress Day' tomorrow for World Cycling Day.

Children are encouraged to walk or ride to school and bring a gold coin donation for Barton HPV Racing.

Thank you.

Kind regards,
BARTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dear Barton Families,

A reminder that next Monday, June 1st we will be holding a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

This ceremony is an important opportunity for our community to come together to respectfully acknowledge and celebrate the culture, history and continuing connection of the Bunurong People to Country.

Event Details:
Date: Monday 1st June
Time: 9:40am
Location: Basketball Courts

Families are welcome to attend and join us for this special event, we will have the front gate open from 9.30AM.
We look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with our community!

Thank you,
Barton Primary School

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how we can contribute to reconciliation.

To help include all families in these important conversations, Reconciliation Australia has translated resources available in many languages, including Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, Greek, Hazaragi, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.

Families can access posters, information sheets and colouring-in pages here: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/translated-resources/

We encourage families to explore these resources together and continue the conversation at home.

At our Barton Community Hub, we proudly recognised and celebrated National Reconciliation Week together as a community.
This week is a meaningful opportunity to learn, reflect, and come together in the spirit of respect, understanding, and unity.
Through conversations, activities, and community connections, we continue to build a more inclusive and respectful future for everyone.
Thank you to all the families and community members who joined us and helped make this week special. Together, we learn, grow, and walk forward with respect.

All In! Take Action, Make Change! National Reconciliation Week 2026 carries the powerful theme ‘All In’. ‘All In’ encourages every member of our community to actively participate in reconciliation and embrace their own journey.

To mark this important week, the City of Casey invites you to a vibrant and inclusive community event:

Wednesday 27 May
4.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Bunjil Place Plaza

This culturally safe and welcoming event is designed to create connection, reflection, and engagement for everyone. Through storytelling and shared activities, attendees will be invited to experience culture, take part in interactive moments, and strengthen relationships.

Whether you go to listen, learn or simply connect, there will be something meaningful for all participants. They look forward to bringing the community together to connect with one another and with the spirit of reconciliation.

2026 National Reconciliation Week Celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2026 at Bunjil Place. Connect through culture, storytelling and shared experiences at this free community event.

Today we acknowledge National Sorry Day and prepare for National Reconciliation Week commencing tomorrow.

This day recognises the Stolen Generations - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families, communities, and cultures under past government policies.

We acknowledge the profound and ongoing impact this has had on individuals, families, and communities, and we recognise the strength, resilience, and leadership of Stolen Generations survivors.

At Barton Primary, we are committed to:
- Learning about and acknowledging the truth of Australia’s history
- Listening to and respecting First Nations voices and perspectives
- Creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment for all students
- Supporting understanding, empathy, and respectful relationships within our community

Sorry Day is not only about acknowledging the past. It is also about recognising the ongoing impact of these events and supporting healing, respect, and reconciliation into the future.

For families who would like to learn more:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-sorry-day-2020/
https://healingfoundation.org.au/stolen-generations/national-sorry-day/