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Bold Park Community School

Locality: Wembley, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 9387 5050

Address: 61 - 63 Powis Street 6014 Wembley, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.boldpark.com/

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24.01.2022 WE NEED YOUR HELP For over ten years now, Bold Park Community School has supported PSD Nepal to provide assistance to those most in need within their communities through our combined celebrations of International Mud Day. This year is no different and we need your help. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $4,500 to assist PSD Nepal and the Panchkhal Orphanage in Nepal to purchase food, hygiene supplies and training. ... DONATE NOW!

24.01.2022 60 HAMPERS - A BIG THANK YOU At our recent AGM the Board acknowledged all of the staff of Bold Park for their amazing work, effort and energy during the COVID19 pandemic. Our amazing staff found the perfect balance of care and connected community before curriculum affirming to our families and children just how amazing our staff are. The staff were each given a beautiful hand-packaged and prepared hamper with the help of our amazing class coordinators, secret-holder Pamela... and expert product sourcing from Rajal Shah! All felt acknowledged, grateful and humbled by this loving expression of thanks! Onward and Upward and special thoughts to our eastern states friends and colleagues doing it tough.

24.01.2022 CAPTURING OUR LAKE We loved this post on EDUCA about wondering whilst wandering. In their most recent visit to Galup (Lake Monger) the children were given cameras to capture what they saw and experienced... what do you make of these treasures? Captions anyone?

24.01.2022 WE'RE SO EXCITED! ... and can't wait to show people around our beautiful new campus! To find out more about our Year 10-12 College program currently running at our Wembley Campus but set to move to Maylands in 2021 contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Lei through [email protected] today!

24.01.2022 YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP CAMP Sand, Surf, Bike Rides, ALMOST perfect weather, Movies, Food, Sunshine, History ... Quokkas and lots of fun with the buddies we have had a lifetime of memories with at Bold Park! Congratulations to all of our Year 6s for a fantastic camp on Rottnest Island ... and thank you for being so patient (originally designed for March!)

23.01.2022 MAGGIE MAGIC So excited to celebrate the launch of Maggie Dents new book, From Boys To Men. I know so many families over the years who have treasured Maggies wisdom. We cant wait to read the latest! We are honored that Maggie is Bold Park Community Schools Patron ... or as Maggie jests.... our Patron Saint. We can certainly say ... we are blessed.

23.01.2022 KAMBARANG - In the 6 Noongar Seasons we are now moving into the transformational time of the year | October & November As many things are undergoing transformation with the warm change in the weather and longer dry periods, October is a time of the year you are most likely to encounter a snake. Reptiles at this time are emerging from hibernation and look to make the most of the warm weather to assist them in getting enough energy to look for food. We still need to keep an eye... on the Koolbardi (Magpies) as they are still nesting through October. (Information links on Reptiles and Koolbardi below). It's a good time to remind our families about being sunsmart - being mindful of hats, shoes, sunscreen, water bottles and freezer block with lunch! Kambarang is the wildflower season with many yellow flowers, orchids, kangaroo paws and banksias in bloom. Even the Balgas will flower, especially if they have been burnt in the past year. One of the most striking displays of flowers at this time of year is the Mooja or Australian Christmas Tree, whose bright orange/yellow flowers signal that heat is on its way. Koolbardi (Magpies) - https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//living-with-wi/35_magpies.pdf Reptiles Information - https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au///reptiles__fauna_note_2017.pdf

23.01.2022 THANK YOU... Bunnings Warehouse Australia and Bunnings Homebase for donating a wheelbarrow for our Permaculture Certificate II students to utilise in our composting centre!

23.01.2022 Amazing personal development story for Louis from Bold Park Community School achieving his Bronze and Gold The Duke of Edinburghs International Award - Austral...ia with the support of Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation. Well done Louis, very proud of your effort. #dukeofedaus #dukeofedwa #worldready #sailleeuwin #boldparkcs See more

23.01.2022 ENGLISH TEACHER 2021 (0.5-0.7FTE) Extending our net a little further in search of an English teacher. We cant wait to find you! https://www.seek.com.au/job/51007056

23.01.2022 MAGGIE MAGIC Our High School teams and Year 5/6 teachers each read Maggie Dent’s latest book, From Boys To Men and loving our team session with Maggie now! What a great mentor hero! Thank you, Maggie!

23.01.2022 CURRENTLY SEEKING!

23.01.2022 5 MINUTE WANDER You could tell that Monday morning skill sessions were in progress as I wandered around the school this morning! Love to grab my camera and take a quick walk around to see whats happening.... it brings me great joy. #lovebpcs

22.01.2022 SEEKING ... Someone Very Special A quick read over the Job Description for our Culinary Service Specialist role will let you know we are looking for someone pretty special! Have a read at: www.boldpark.com/about/jobs-at-bpcs

22.01.2022 1000 STORIES Lens 2- Pre-Primary Through our internal platform, EDUCA, we share with our parents stories and insights about what happens in their childs classroom at Bold Park Community School (Yes - even the Year 12s!). Through this weekend, I thought I would share a few of the experiences from Playgroup through to Year 12. These are just the profile pictures that introduce some of the stories: - I love sharing the WOW!

22.01.2022 GRADUATION 2020 Getting the vibe ready! So excited! At Hillarys Yacht Club waiting for our graduates ... and their fans!

21.01.2022 FIRST READING OF THIS SMALL BLUE DOT We’re so excited to have Zeno Sworder giving the first reading of his book This Small Blue Dot to our students this Friday from his home in Melbourne via Zoom. Click below read more about this exciting opportunity and how Zeno came to write this wonderful book. #thissmallbluedot #zenosworder Thames & Hudson Australia

21.01.2022 MAKING THE MAGIC VISIBLE Over the past few years, our Pedagogista, Nicole Hunter has worked alongside our teaching teams to articulate, capture and maintain rich documentation around a central Whole School Focus. We are thrilled to be working with Angela Mitchell (Graphic Designer and Bold Park parent) to make visible these magical stories of integration, inspiration, partnership and inquiry learning through new banners (and a range of new initiatives this year). Today we received another wave of banners on-site which provide links to online video stories that deeply articulate these learning journeys further. We hope you will take the time to enjoy them when you return for a visit.

20.01.2022 WERE SO EXCITED! ... and cant wait to show people around our beautiful new campus! To find out more about our Year 10-12 College program currently running at our Wembley Campus but set to move to Maylands in 2021 contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Lei through [email protected] today!

20.01.2022 Looking for a super-star!

20.01.2022 PATHWAYS EXPO... HAVE YOU SECURED YOUR SPOT? With just over a week to go to our Pathways Expo hosting representatives from Edith Cowan University (ECU), Curtin University, Murdoch University, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Mount Pleasant College, North Metropolitan TAFE and The Duke of Edinburghs International Award on hand to answer your questions about the many pathways from Bold Park Community School into tertiary study. BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY!

20.01.2022 MUD WEEK! Middle School students started rejuvenating the Wildspace Mud Hut, which was built by Middle School and College back in 2016. It has become a much loved meeting space and chillout zone across the school and is in need of a little refresh! Students started the process today making cobb (mud, sand and straw) and repairing the walls and the inside bench seat.... More work will continue on the hut and space this week and the students are planning to add some additional seating outside.

19.01.2022 RU OK? DAY Everyday Love the Are you OK culture at Bold Park. Really enjoyed the yellow vibe in Year 5/6 today too!

19.01.2022 SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN - COMPOST AREA Congratulations to our Permaculture Certificate II students (lead by our Science Teacher, Ursula) for the signs of development in our new Compost Area! This is another step forward in our whole-school Sustainability Action Plan.

19.01.2022 1000 STORIES Lens 5 - Middle School (Year 7-9) and College (Years 10-12) Through our internal platform, EDUCA, we share with our parents stories and insights about what happens in their childs classroom at Bold Park Community School (Yes - even the Year 12s!). Through this weekend, I thought I would share a few of the experiences from Playgroup through to Year 12. These are just the profile pictures that introduce some of the stories: - I love sharing the WOW!

18.01.2022 ENGAGED, SUCCESSFUL, RESILIENT, GRADUATES... Our College Team Leader, Tim Vidler really captures the heart of our College Options program when he says: "(the program) gets them out of their comfort zone, out in nature and they get a huge sense of achievement ... and it really resonates with them." Want some more information on our College Program? Contact Lei Baker, our Community Engagement Coordinator via [email protected] or book a tour https://bit.ly/BPCSTours

18.01.2022 WE NEED TO PROTECT THEM! Three of our littlest people had a lovely time playing with little creatures in the sensory tub in Early Childhood. Suggestions were plentiful on what to create and they decided on building a house for the little creatures to protect them. The caring nature and collaboration exhibited in this delightful nature play encounter these little learners had forms just part of the daily experiences at Bold Park Community School.... To find out more, contact our Community Engagement Coordinator Lei on [email protected]

17.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW? REmida has grown from humble beginnings to a visionary leader in sustainable reuse. In 2004, the teachers and parents of Bold Park Community School collected a 1000 containers of waste materials. These materials became a feature in the artistic installation 'Materials in Dialogue' which was set-up in Forrest Place, in the heart of Perth. This installation inspired the community to rethink waste and discover the endless possibilities of reusable materials. By... 2005 the REmida centre opened at the old Cairne TAFE campus and exhibited the 'Sculptures of Identity'. This body of work highlighted the many expressions of identity from children in the local community. From here REmida began to grow and evolve, building relationships with members, volunteers and suppliers. In 2008 REmida WA was incorporated and relocated to a larger premise allowing the centre to attract even more enthusiastic members! Perth's has a rapidly growing community who want to embrace sustainable practises, watch this space as REmida is set to lead the way in creative reuse! (REmida website) Happy Birthday, REmida!

17.01.2022 LEARNING and GROWTH, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY FUN, THROUGH SENSORY PLAY It is important for us to provide the opportunity for sensory play during the day. Outdoors, it is in the form of sand, water, and mud. Indoors, it can be presented in various ways. Last week the Djidi Djidi Friends enjoyed sensory play in a few ways. One day they had a large tub full of lids to rifle and rustle through, searching for hidden treasure in the form of smooth, cold marbles. But their all-time fav...ourite is playing with shaving cream. Playing with shaving cream offers so many opportunities to expand a childs knowledge and explore with their senses. It feels wonderful and smells lovely! The sensory messages from the feel and smell are creating more neural pathways in the brain. It can be quite social as the children talk to each other about what they are doing. There can be scientific thinking in the cause and effect play and literacy skill development as the children practice their writing or seek to describe how it feels. The other important benefit of this play is that it can be very calming, as it provides the sensory input needed to assist with self-regulation. Looking to enrol and want to know more? Contact Lei Baker our Community Engagement Coordinator and book a tour. [email protected] or https://bit.ly/BPCSTours

16.01.2022 HAPPY MUD DAY! On Monday the Dancing Diggers had the joy of opening the "present" that had been waiting, covered in the Early Childhood playground. A present for the children for mud making... a huge load of gravel! The Djidi Djidi Friends also had the opportunity to enjoy the "present" this week, working together to dig the gravel, fill buckets and wheelbarrows and then transporting it to the gravel pit and spreading it around.... To donate to our Mud Day Fundraiser, for the Panchkhal Orphanage in Nepal, visit https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/internationalmudday See more

16.01.2022 MUTUAL RESPECT... "What if we lived in a society where we ALL could understand and respect each others rights?" This is just one of the questions posed by our Year 5/6 students as they seized an opportunity to participate in the Yolande Frank Awards recently. Click below to read more about their experience...

16.01.2022 22 YEARS Time and time again we read about the amazing benefits of children being ‘allowed’ to play outside. I’m so proud of our school’s commit to this ethos for nearly 22 years ... long before play and engagement with the outdoors and nature had any significant following (other than outdoor sports). The foundational DNA of our school has prioritised what research reveals is best for children. We are thrilled that our country now enjoys a time when our media are capturing the momentum more and more... let’s keep working to empower educators to step outside, out of the indoor-class and embrace playing and learning together in the outdoors... not for a day but every day.

16.01.2022 CHANCE OR SKILL... WHICH IS IT? Middle School students have been exploring whether Rock, Paper Scissors is a game of chance or skill. They had their theories and some strategies they thought might provide answers. However, the students needed to put these to the test. How did they do this? They asked the College students to join them in a Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! 44 players got together to battle it out for the title and after 43 (x3) games, a Middle School and Colle...ge student versed each other in the final round! After a 1-1 score, the Middle School student ultimately won the tie-breaker game. And what were there results? Well you will have to ask them!

15.01.2022 LITTLE LIVES MAKING BIG CHANGE... One of our wonderful Pre-Primary students was excited to drop off some containers last week shortly after the Shenton Park Containers for Change refund point opened. Her mum said, "She’s so happy to be recycling and doing something good for the school." We're so happy too that even our littlest ones are doing their bit to recycle for change. Want to donate? Collection points can be found at https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa/where-to-return Remember to quote our scheme ID C10292253.

15.01.2022 AUGMENT & INSPIRE We are excited to announce that we are partnering with the Australian Society for Music Education and have received Round 1 grants through the Augment and Inspire project for three songs written and produced by Bold Park Community School students. Read more through the link below.

14.01.2022 LITTLE THINGS ARE THE BIG THINGS At Bold Park we have always seen sustainable practices as a priority but it is only in the last 5 years that we have pursued specific recognition for our Waste Wise, Water Wise and Sun-smart (being nature-based) practices. This is not for the ‘pat on the back’ but rather that we have external measures for accountability and make visible that these are ongoing priorities in our community. Thank you to all of the staff, students and families who keep our work at the fore in these spaces.

14.01.2022 MAGGIE MAGIC So excited to celebrate the launch of Maggie Dent’s new book, ‘From Boys To Men’. I know so many families over the years who have treasured Maggie’s wisdom. We can’t wait to read the latest! We are honored that Maggie is Bold Park Community School’s Patron ... or as Maggie jests.... our ‘Patron Saint’. We can certainly say ... we are ‘blessed’.

14.01.2022 QUIZ - Can you tell the difference between a publication and a CAKE? Keen to post photos from our events this past week but this was a fun moment I can share immediately in celebrating the official launch of our Bolder publication. A fun surprise!

14.01.2022 INSIGHT | LOOKING IN, LOOKING OUT... The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. ~ Marcel Proust This year's Arts celebration week takes the form of an exhibition with unique pop-up experiences for our parent community. InSight began this morning with the wonders of community, family and homes with our Pre-Primary students. Read more...

14.01.2022 HOW ARE YOU DOING THE 60|20 CHALLENGE? This term we had a change in Principal ... for an hour ... Two of our Year 1/2 students stepped up and became "Co-Principals of the Hour". These two students met with the Senior Leadership Team and put forward some proposals to address items that they thought were important to the school community. One of these items was slowing down in the car park and they put the call out for parents to slow down in the car park several weeks ago and... were wondering how many families have answered that call. The Co-Principals challenged us to aim for 60 seconds from entry to drop off in the car park. So, how are you doing the 60|20 challenge? Tell us in the comments below!

13.01.2022 SO EXCITED FOR SHELLEY! Did you know that author "T.C. Shelley" is Bold Park's very own English Teacher ... Shelley Turnbull? Shelley's hugely successful 'The Monster Who Wasn't' has been a massive success around the world and we can now look forward to Shelley's second book 'The Werewolves Who Weren't', hitting the shelves on the 1st October!

13.01.2022 PROMOTING LIFE-LONG LEARNERS Small projects was the name of the game for the Wildlife Warriors last week and Tuesday afternoon saw the whole class working together and in small groups on a variety of projects. From caring for animals at the Veterinarian to using careful folding skills to make boxes. Decoding cryptic text was also on point in the mat area. Spilling out of the classroom to our classroom in the great outdoors, there was bug hunting, tower building and role-pla...ying on the go. Some students began a mini project writing stories using a Story Mountain Map. Story Mountain Maps are a tool used to illustrate the structure of story writing. There was much negotiation and discussion over space, equipment and designs in the construction zone by students as well as caring for each others creations by labelling them as a work in progress. When the environments are designed for collaboration and engagement, learning occurs on multiple levels through play because the child is engaged and focussed. This in turn promotes confidence and then independence in their work and the ability to question, innovate and create.

13.01.2022 DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR! Seriously engaged, real projects, so honored to show a bunch of families around this morning and introduce our programs and new campus in Maylands (complete with the BUZZ of an amazing team of young people). Do yourself a favour and book in a tour!

12.01.2022 WHEN CONNECTION MEETS COLLABORATION... Our Certificate IV Design students have moved further along with their project at Maylands as they seized the opportunity to meet one on one with some local artists and talk to them about their experiences in working on projects of this size. Read more about the Mural Project at Maylands through the link below. For more about the College program or to enquire about enrolling for 2021 contact Lei by emailing [email protected]

12.01.2022 BOLD READING CHALLENGE! HAVE YOU STARTED? A few years ago, the Premier of Western Australia would run an annual ‘Summer Reading Challenge’. Over the holiday break, WA children were challenged to set a goal in relation to their reading, log their reading and celebrate their achievement together. Sadly, the challenge stopped in 2014 as not enough children were participating! We started a Principal's Reading Challenge for Bold Park students a few years ago and the response has ...been FABULOUS every year! So..... our Reading Owl is keen to know "HOO" has started the challenge already? Don't forget that a visit to your local library is part of the challenge! Find out more at the link below (or via our Newsflash) https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track

12.01.2022 JUST SAYIN' We are looking forward to seeing you all at school tomorrow for a HUGE term ahead. Parents, make sure you check our latest Newsflash for information.

12.01.2022 InSight - A WEEK OF CELEBRATION At our annual Arts Exhibition week recently, we welcomed our community to share a space that will play an important part in our future, Maylands Campus. InSight moved towards a model which favoured projects that were more under construction and hosted workshops with our parents. Rhys George, Exhibition Curator and Arts Team leader said, "To share what happens in the classroom with our parents was a real joy to see after a year when parents ha...ve had a limited window into the classroom." https://www.boldpark.com/insight/

11.01.2022 MAKING MUSIC THAT CONNECTS Loving our many sessions with this gifted team from Koorlong. So many Bold Park stories featured by our new buddies! Sensational ‘dress rehearsal’ by our PrePrimary class this week with a big audience, lots of teachers and Neville, Paul and Nicole coming to watch the action!

11.01.2022 A NEW FRIEND A new, little friend laughing with us (or at us?) as we prepare for tonight’s first Open Tour and Pathways Night in Maylands! Can you spot him?

11.01.2022 A NEW FRIEND A new, little friend laughing with us (or at us?) as we prepare for tonights first Open Tour and Pathways Night in Maylands! Can you spot him?

10.01.2022 DETERMINATION PAYS OFF Louis Riboni, one of our 2019 Graduates is sailing onto greater things with his cadetship with Woodside. During his time at Bold Park Community School, Louis took an alternative pathway completing a Certificate IV as well as The Duke Of Edinburghs International Bronze Award and commenced work on his Gold Award, completing this in February this year. ... Louis is currently studying his Master>24 and MED2 and prior to COVID had been spending a lot of time at sea slowly learning and working to towards his Masters and Marine engineer qualifications. About his time at Bold Park Louis said: "My Bold Park experience was life-changing and it helped me get through some major parts of my life." Well done Louis on all your achievements so far, we look forward to hearing more about your adventures! Like to hear more about our Pathways? Contact Lei Baker via [email protected] #BoldParkCS #BoldParkCommunitySchool #AwardsWA #DukeofEd #Woodside

10.01.2022 SO EXCITED FOR SHELLEY! Did you know that author "T.C. Shelley" is Bold Parks very own English Teacher ... Shelley Turnbull? Shelleys hugely successful The Monster Who Wasnt has been a massive success around the world and we can now look forward to Shelleys second book The Werewolves Who Werent, hitting the shelves on the 1st October!

09.01.2022 1000 STORIES Lens 3 - Year 1/2 (Multi-Age By Design) Through our internal platform, EDUCA, we share with our parents stories and insights about what happens in their childs classroom at Bold Park Community School (Yes - even the Year 12s!). Through this weekend, I thought I would share a few of the experiences from Playgroup through to Year 12. These are just the profile pictures that introduce some of the stories: - I love sharing the WOW!

09.01.2022 JOY IN NATURE Squeals of delight and pure joy spilled out from the Early Childhood Wildspace today as the Magic Shadow Groovers enjoyed the afternoon in the mud pit. Splashing, playing, hiding from Trish with the hose were just some of the enjoyable activities these young ones had this afternoon... Following this, the Groovers had some nice warm soup made from vegetables they had brought in for afternoon tea! ... To donate to our Mud Day Fundraiser, for the Panchkhal Orphanage in Nepal, visit https://www.trybooking.com/au/donate/internationalmudday

08.01.2022 Middle School and College Christmas Party and Awards TONIGHT (Maylands Campus!) This event is for 2020 Parents and Young People (and invited guests). See you there!

08.01.2022 1000 STORIES Lens 4 - Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 Classes Through our internal platform, EDUCA, we share with our parents stories and insights about what happens in their childs classroom at Bold Park Community School (Yes - even the Year 12s!). Through this weekend, I thought I would share a few of the experiences from Playgroup through to Year 12. These are just the profile pictures that introduce some of the stories: - I love sharing the WOW!

08.01.2022 BOOLA BARDIP - Like opening a precious gift to the State of WA! Such an important milestone in celebrating our country’s 60,000+ indigenous heritage. It is a masterpiece; fittingly, the indigenous heritage of Western Australia is front and centre. So much to celebrate. I am proud to let you know, our Team Leader for Primary, Felicity Kinsella, has volunteered quietly with a team of others as an Educational Consultant for the Museum over the past 3-4 years. I was very blesse...d to be invited by Felicity to attend one of the special events tonight! Certainly in the mood for being grateful at Grad-i-tude tomorrow. https://youtu.be/ZszMB1ElG6g

08.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GILL! Celebrating our Founder, Gillian McAuliffe's Birthday. If you have a moment to look at some of the posts from Nature's Atelier - you will be inspired and moved by the care and love Gill continues to invest in creating the most beautiful worlds for children! Happy Birthday, Gill!

08.01.2022 Announcing: BOLDER We are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Bolder in Term 4, 2020! Want a free copy? Read on! Bolder will make visible the value of the Bold Park experience with each edition foregrounding one of our philosophical or pedagogical priorities (our inaugural edition will foreground the value of PLAY). You will find inside stories, reflections and projects from across our school that articulate this central, core theme.... If you would like to receive a free copy visit our website at

08.01.2022 A BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATION We knew you would all enjoy this stunning cover and editorial of our school’s founder, Gillian McAuliffe in this month’s edition of The Space magazine (All things Early Childhood released by our dear New Zealand friends Robin and Toni Christie) A huge hug to the McAuliffe family and may quarantine pass quickly!!!

07.01.2022 1000 STORIES Lens 1 - Kindergarten Through our internal platform, EDUCA, we share with our parents stories and insights about what happens in their childs classroom at Bold Park Community School (Yes - even the Year 12s!). Through this weekend, I thought I would share a few of the experiences from Playgroup through to Year 12. These are just the profile pictures that introduce some of the stories: - I love sharing the WOW!

07.01.2022 FAREWELL, SIR KEN It is with deep sadness that we farewell an educational giant who has inspired the world and our own learning community at Bold Park Community School. He asked the big questions around engagement, purpose and relationship in learning ... and re-centering these priorities into our schools ... instead of testing, curriculum and mandated criteria. Sir Ken Robinson ... Thank You. ... Rest In Peace.

06.01.2022 MEET SAM HAWKES... Sam graduated from Bold Park Community School in 2019 with a Certificate IV in Design which provided him direct entry to Curtin University where he is studying Interior Architecture. Sam is one of our guest Panellists at tomorrow nights Pathways Expo and Twilight Tours at our newly renovated Maylands Campus. Join us at tomorrow night to hear from Sam and how his Bold Park Education launched him into university doing what he loves.... Book your seat now! https://www.trybooking.com/BKSME

06.01.2022 A LITTLE HOO HAA! The CHAMPIONS (Year 5/6) and Middle School (Year 7-9) had an exciting incursion from "The Big Hoo Haa"; an improvised performance troupe who perform around Perth. It was a great opportunity for the students to connect with theatre and performance, but also to experience being an involved audience member in this interactive show!

05.01.2022 A BIG YEAR ENDS Wow! 2020 has been a year of complexity and amazing new ground for our school. So good to reflect this week on amazing projects across school, prepare for 2021 and celebrate together at the Lookout in Scarborough this afternoon. Amazing staff - so blessed!

05.01.2022 ENGAGEMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION... Our Certificate IV College students have begun the process of designing a large-scale art project set to be installed on the steps leading up to the new exhibition space at our Maylands Campus. As part of the project, the students toured Northbridge with Adie from Oh Hey WA. Adie took our students on a 4km walking art experience providing insight into the process of producing large scale artwork. As a result of this, they gained an understa...nding of the meaning and history behind our local Street Art scenes. To learn more about our Certificate IV in Design, Pathways or our College program visit our www.boldpark.com or contact Lei, our Community Engagement Coordinator on [email protected]

05.01.2022 SCHOOL SLEEPOVER CAMPFIRE FUN The Earth Hunters and Noticing Ngoorlarks had an awesome end to their week recently with a sleepover camp at school. There was a lot of food involved, or maybe their focus was just on the food, whatever it was, the Noticing Ngoorlarks were keen to tell me about the food they ate. Burgers, salads, s’mores, Cornflakes, Weetbix, toast, hotdogs and sandwiches, there was plenty of food to go round and feed these hungry humans!... Click below to read more about their full experience...

04.01.2022 WILDLIFE WARRIORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE Our Year 1/2 Wildlife Warriors have a deep passion, curiosity and concern for our wildlife and following the impact of the Bushfires across our country they were motivated to do something to make a difference. Read more through the link below about their deeply engaging self-driven projects and experiences which allowed them to feel empowered and understand that their voices are valued and heard... all facilitated by their educators.

04.01.2022 THANKS ROOTS AND SHOOTS! We were excited when we received a few resource boxes from Roots and Shoots on Friday! Thanks for the beautiful colour books for our non-fiction library!

03.01.2022 CHRISTMAS PICNIC! Playgroup, Early Childhood and Primary Parents - Don't forget this week's Christmas Picnic (EDUCA / Newsflash for day and times). Looks like warm weather (30) so come prepared! This event is for 2020 Parents and Children only. ... Note too ... Middle School and College Christmas Party NEXT week. Details will follow the Bicton Camp!

03.01.2022 FIRST READING OF THIS SMALL BLUE DOT Were so excited to have Zeno Sworder giving the first reading of his book This Small Blue Dot to our students this Friday from his home in Melbourne via Zoom. Click below read more about this exciting opportunity and how Zeno came to write this wonderful book. #thissmallbluedot #zenosworder Thames & Hudson Australia

03.01.2022 SEEKING A PATHWAYS COORDINATOR (Part Time Position) In 2021 we are expanding into our specialised Senior Campus in Maylands, designed exclusively for Year 10-12 students (https://www.boldpark.com/green-for-go-two-campuses-one-sch/) . We are seeking to employ a Pathways Coordinator on a part time basis (commencing in Semester Two, 2020) to maintain our existing portfolio of offerings and develop new opportunities and partnerships for our young adults. ... Details of this part-time position and application process can be found at: https://www.boldpark.com/about/jobs-at-bpcs/ We look forward to meeting with you!

02.01.2022 ZENO SWORDER EXPERIENCE! An amazing workshop experience was had by our Middle School and College students last week and a first reading of his book, "This Small Blue Dot". On their experience, one Year 11 student said What I took away from this experience is that it is OK to make mistakes and making mistakes is how you learn to do better next time. It was also good to get advice from someone who has been successful in this area and seeing all the cool things he did. Also see...ing the drawings before they were published and the steps he went through to get them published. Thank you to Zeno Sworder for his time and experience and to Beaufort Street Books for the introduction! You can read more about our students experience through our website.

02.01.2022 INSIGHT | LOOKING IN, LOOKING OUT... You see things and say ‘Why?’, but I dream things that never were and I say ‘Why not?’ ~ George Bernard Shaw This year's Arts celebration week takes the form of an exhibition with unique pop-up experiences for our parent community. InSight began this morning with the wonders of community, family and homes with our Pre-Primary students. ... A public viewing of the exhibition is available this Friday 30 October for prospective parents from 11:30am to 12:30pm. To book your spot and a tour of our Maylands Campus contact [email protected]

02.01.2022 END OF YEAR DISCO... Last Friday students gathered at the MAC for the annual Halloween Disco. There was dancing, face painting, a BBQ and a wee bit of sugar. And so much fun! With thanks to the Year 6 students, we had a great event. They have raised over $350 to pay for the 2021 leadership shirts.... See you next year!

01.01.2022 SAVE THE BEES Year 1/2B have deeply explored the world of Bees this year with Heather, Sarah and Mr Max (Jodie, Liam and the Arts Team too!) - The project’s focus have been deep and wide and we have cheekily stolen Heather’s personal post here (with permission ) It’s been the longest and yet speediest school year of all time!! 13 years at Bold Park Community School - each year seems to get more epic! This year it’s been all about the Bee's - what a movie, what a memory we made. It’s been a roller-coaster and today was a high high high. To my little team - I love ya