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25.01.2022 Brighton Primary School is holding a prep information night for parents of 2020 prep students on the 8th of October. Please help spread the word amongst our community. Interested families can register at: https://compasstix.com//a9624674-6c92-4055-9a50-ba7c1fe004

25.01.2022 National Week of Deaf People: 19th - 25th September We have a well established Hearing Unit at Brighton Primary, which functions as an integral part of our school community, with specialised staff supporting students in fully accessing mainstream education. In the lead up to the National Week of Deaf People, the Hearing Unit prepared some activities for all the students of Brighton Primary to enjoy as part of the national celebration of the deaf Australian community. Butte...rflies are symbolic as they are sometimes considered to be deaf, so studies into the life cycle and habitat of the butterfly and mindfulness activities themed around butterflies made up some of the activities. Students also learned about deaf language and culture including studying various deaf artists and the inspirational, Dr Lisa Kauppinen, an advocate for equality and a UN Human Rights Prize winner. For more information on our Hearing Unit, please visit our website or call or email our school office. See more

25.01.2022 Brighton Primary School welcomes prospective 2021 prep parents and carers in the bayside community to join us at one of three information sessions held at Brighton Primary School. We encourage you to take this opportunity to meet the principal and teachers, hear about learning in prep and other specialist programs, tour the school grounds and meet some of our current students. Please register your interest at: ... https://compasstix.com/e/36101m4y69 See more

25.01.2022 Brighton Primary warmly welcomes year 10 work experience students this week. The students, from a local secondary school, are immersing themselves in classrooms providing them an opportunity to observe and gain insight into the rewarding career of teaching. What has stood out to these workplace students so far: Ive noticed all the different personality of the kids... It stands out how polite the students are both in class and the playground Primary teachers put a lot of effort into planning classroom learning The teacher forms a bond with all the students in their class. In a secondary school that becomes more difficult as students are taught by multiple teachers See more

24.01.2022 Grade 6 is launching their start to the new term busily preparing for their upcoming Exhibition. This year Exhibition has the transdisciplinary theme How We Express Ourselves and students are inquiring into the central idea: Reflecting on and sharing life experiences can show values and inspire action. A provocation to build understanding of this central idea, students met with inspirational speaker Abdi Aden, who shared his story of survival as a 13-year-old boy fleeing th...e civil war in Mogadishu, Somalia. Students were captivated listening to his journey and the many hardships he endured. Separated from his parents and penniless, Abdi walked to Kenya and spent time in a refugee camp in Romania. Relying on the kindness of strangers Abdi made his way to Australia. Landing in Melbourne at the age of 16. He has created a successful, happy life and taken the opportunity to help others by completing his education and becoming a youth worker and inspirational speaker. Abdis story demonstrates how ones actions can reflect values and how sharing of life experiences can inspire others to take action.

24.01.2022 Buongiorno! Today we come together as a school to celebrate our learning of the Italian language and culture. We are celebrating La festa della repubblica, Italian national day which is celebrated in Italy on the 2nd of June. This morning we were serenaded by Andrea Bocelli as we entered our special assembly hosted by the Preps who sang a number of songs in Italian. Todays festivities continue with Grade 6 presenting their Italian play, La Famiglia di Contadino Giovanni, and a show by visiting performers, La comica Variety performing La Festa. Our school grounds look so vibrant with many students wearing the colours of the Italian flag, green, white and red (verde, bianco e rosso).

21.01.2022 This morning our students extended a warm welcome to Mr. Steve Meade. Mr. Meade will commence as Principal of Brighton Primary School in Term 3 and comes with a wealth of experience as an educator and school administrator. He has worked in several International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools that offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), with a framework which supports grounding in conceptual understanding, inquiry, student agency, and skills for lifelong learning. Mr. Meade takes over as we farewell Principal Anny Lawrence, who has made a significant and positive impact with staff, students and families of Brighton Primary during her ten-year tenure. We thank Anny for her years of hard work and dedication and wish her all the best in her next adventures.

21.01.2022 This week grade 5's have enjoyed a busy schedule visiting many of the sights of Canberra. The Brighton Primary Canberra trip is an annual event grade 5 students look forward to each year, which focuses on learning related to the Civics and Citizenship curriculum. Students spent time at Parliament House and learned about the different roles in parliament and how a bill and law is passed. Visiting the War Memorial was an important experience for all, along with spending so...me time at Questacon- the National Science and Technology Centre, The Royal Australian Mint to learn about currency, the High Court of Australia and the Electoral Education Centre to learn about voting processes. We look forward to hearing from grade 5 about their favourite memories on their return.

19.01.2022 It was a very exciting morning for our community as teachers and students returned to onsite learning for Term 4.

18.01.2022 Last Friday our Preps celebrated their 100th day of school. They enjoyed dressing up to look like they were 100 years old and loved the messages of congratulations they received from the staff and school captains. Our wonderful Prep parents added to the celebrations with balloons and party food. It has been a very challenging year for our Preps and we are very proud of their resilience and the progress that they are making. We are looking forward to seeing them continue to develop their skills as the year progresses.

17.01.2022 Brighton Primary School students learn two languages other than English, Italian in Prep to Grade 4 and Mandarin in Grade 5 and 6. Recently, students enjoyed a special day to celebrate Italian's Carnevale & the Chinese New Year celebrations. The school exploded into colour as students and staff dressed in the national colours of Italy and China. Some choosing to take on Carnevale's carnival spirit by wearing masks and dressing in fun costumes. Our Specialist teachers of Mand...arin and Italian led students on an inquiry into, HOW? WHY? WHEN? and WHERE? these special celebrations took place. In the spirit of these celebrations students watched an Italian performance, Commedia dellarte performance Fooling in Love, while Grade 5 and 6 students enjoyed a Chinese Lion Dance show and learnt about the significance of the dance routine and musical instruments used. News of our schools celebration reached far and wide, even making it into the Italian Newspaper, Il Globo.

17.01.2022 This week in Art our Grade 3 students created oil pastel drawings. They were inspired by the picture storybook, Wilam: A Birrarung Story, that tells the Indigenous and geographical story of Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra River.

16.01.2022 Prep student, Lulu, thought it would be a great idea last week to give the postman some lollies to say thank you for posting all the presents and letters from her Grandma. And it made the news ..... Australia Post shared the image to its Instagram page, thanking their workers for helping families keep in touch during COVID-19 and border closures. ... 'A sweet treat awaited one lucky #Postie this morning in Brighton from a very special customer who wanted to thank the local #Postie for delivering letters to a much-missed Grammie,' they wrote.

16.01.2022 New! Online - Prep 2021 Parent Information Sessions Tuesday 25th August from 9:30 - 10:15 am or Thursday 27th August from 6:00 - 6:45 pm... Please register for one of these two sessions by completing this brief survey - https://forms.gle/uLhZVwL5F6xF2HNC8 There is an opportunity in the survey for you to share any questions you have. We will do our best to address these during the sessions.

16.01.2022 On the way to the Philosothon event held in the city last week, our students dropped by to view Art Teacher, Nicole Macdonalds artworks on exhibition in the Flinders Street Station Subway. Nicole explains, The inspiration for the exhibition, Neighbouring Practice at Dirty Dozen, came from the natural beauty in the world around us. I find the awe-inspiring views from the tops of mountains and the depths of the ocean intriguing. I aim for viewers to feel the wonder that I fee...l when I get to experience these mountain views first hand. We felt very proud and inspired standing there looking at the pieces composed by one of our very own Brighton Primary School teachers. Nicoles exhibition will be on display until this Saturday 27 July in the Flinders Street Station Subway.

16.01.2022 While our lovely students may not be at school currently, we are all still connected as part of our BPS community. Our students are being encouraged to make a "Spoonville" character to add to a collection at the front of the school on Wilson St. We hope this gives everyone a smile!

15.01.2022 Last term our school was very fortunate to receive a donation of 50 indigenous plants from the Bayside Climate Change Action Group (BCCAG) and Bayside Council. Mandy Coats from the BCCAG presented the plants to Principal Steve and several onsite learning students. The plants were cared for until the rest of the students returned to school in term four. Last week, our Grade 5D students enthusiastically planted the plants in the garden bed at the front of the school. ... The plants will help to increase the biodiversity of our school grounds. Mrs. Murray | Science Technician

15.01.2022 ANZAC Day will be very different for us all this year. Traditionally, our school captains would run a special assembly to acknowledge the traditions of ANZAC Day and to pay tribute to those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. This year we will not be able to come together in remembrance. However, in recognition of this important day, Brighton Primarys school captains, Aden and Emily, have created a short video explaining the importance of ANZAC Day, including the Ode to the Fallen and the Last Post.

14.01.2022 PREP - YEAR 6 ENROLMENTS FOR 2021 Brighton Primary School (BPS) is accepting enrolments for 2020 and 2021. Visit our website for enrolment information and forms: https://www.brighton.vic.edu.au/enrolment/... Our vision is to foster critical thinkers, interactive learners and global citizens. BPS is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools and an International Baccalaureate World School ensuring high standards in teaching and a focus on developing internationally-minded students. It is our aim to help your child build the skills, attitudes and values necessary to participate in a rich educational life in their primary school years and beyond. At BPS, we foster parent partnerships. Parents enjoy an active and dedicated parent community, enjoying key roles from classroom reading to attending school camps and excursions and planning community events. Learn more about the wealth of programs and facilities available at Brighton Primary School by visiting our website https://www.brighton.vic.edu.au/enrolment/ or contacting the school office on (03) 9592 0177.

13.01.2022 The whole school took part in Wellbeing Wednesday last week. It was a chance to take a break from schoolwork, reconnect with family and friends and help to fill our own buckets. Everybody had a great day enjoying former parents' and entertainers, Carita and Haydens crazy activities, Yogabeans yoga sessions and activities that allowed everybody to get creative.

13.01.2022 Our Hearing Unit students recently participated in Deaf Sports Day joining other children from 17 different settings around the state; Independent and Catholic schools, Schools for the Deaf and Deaf Facilities in State schools. Our participants gave their all and despite the heat, pounded the track, jumped high and far and participated whole-heartedly in all the field events and activities on offer. It was a day of FUN and catching up with friends in this annual event that students excitedly look forward to each year.

13.01.2022 VPRC Readers Review Competition - Primary School Category Winner! Every year, students at Brighton Primary take part in the Victorian Premiers Reading Challenge. This year, some students have already completed the challenge and many more are on the home stretch. Congratulations to all of you and a special congratulations to Gr 5 student, Harini, whose entry in the Premiers Reading Challenge, Readers Review Competition, won the primary school category!... As a winner, she will receive: a pack of three age-appropriate fiction books; her review published on the Department website, and additionally, her whole class will receive a virtual visit from author Tim Harris (Mr Bambuckle's Remarkables and Exploding Endings).

12.01.2022 Welcome back to Term 2! We have missed our BPS community and are excited and ready to reconnect with you. It will be a slightly different learning environment than we are used to but as you can see from this video...we are ready for this!

12.01.2022 In our latest newsletter (available under the Parents tab on our website), we shared how proud the Grade 1 teachers are of all the hard work their students have done during home learning and all the new skills they have learned. They showed creativity in being interactive learners and critical thinkers and resilience in adapting to 'the new norm'. Despite being in lockdown, Grade 1 took time to reflect on the things that have made them happy this term, including walking on ...the beach, playing with siblings and pets, learning to ride their bikes, spotting nature in our suburbs, dancing, cooking, watching sport, learning new skills and just spending time with family. We are so proud of how well ALL our students have managed during this difficult time and would like to thank both staff and parents who have done such an amazing job this term. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. See more

11.01.2022 We, at Brighton Primary, are very proud of our school and would love to share what we think makes it special with you. As our usual school tours were unfortunately cancelled in terms 2 and 3, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have created this new video, which will hopefully give you a better insight into our school community. Please feel free to share this with friends who may be interested.

11.01.2022 As we find ourselves returning to remote learning, we would like to extend a thank you to everyone - staff, parents and carers, and students - for their hard work and support. The feedback from our last remote learning experience has been largely positive. "The communication and support offered by the school and teachers is commendable." "It is very comprehensive and I feel confident that the kids aren't missing out on any learning experiences."... While remote learning can be challenging, many parents mentioned the benefits of their children's new found independence, and of the opportunity to better understand how their children are learning at school. We thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. We have used this information to inform many of our plans moving forward.

10.01.2022 Brighton Primary schools cookbook, 'Brighton Bites', officially launched today at our school assembly. Celebrity chef and local restauranteur, George Calombaris, along with Assistant Principal, Joel Snowden, entertained our student and parent audience with some interesting culinary tales. Students added to the excitement of the morning by wearing their specially prepared, hand-made chef hats. This beautifully bound cookbook, which was brought together by Caroline Webber, parent and project leader, contains recipe contributions from parents, staff, students, and friends of Brighton as well as several notable TV personalities making it a must-have in any kitchen. Copies of the Brighton Bites Cookbook can be purchased online via https://compasstix.com/e/g1jzg2tc54

10.01.2022 Our Term 3 cohort of onsite learning students appeared in the Herald-Sun yesterday expressing how much they were looking forward to reuniting with their classmates this term.

09.01.2022 Grade 6 exhibition is a culmination of students learning throughout their time at Brighton Primary School, as they undertake an inquiry of their own. The theme for this years Grade 6 exhibition was How We Express Ourselves. With a central idea of Reflecting on and sharing life experiences can show values and inspire action. The Grade 6 team are exceptionally proud of the effort that the students put into their exhibits and the way they conducted themselves with an open...-mind, enthusiasm and integrity throughout what can be a challenging process. Well done grade 6!

09.01.2022 Our students adore weekly visits from Story Dogs and their handlers. This week at assembly, we were introduced to two new story dogs, 12-month-old Rafferty and mum Pip, as well as Harry and his owner Rev. Barbara Allen. We are very fortunate to have four Story Dogs visiting us at Brighton ps, offering a relaxed and encouraging environment for our students to read and expand on their literary skills. You can learn more about Story Dog's wonderful volunteer organisation by watching this news story: https://www.facebook.com/ACurrentAffair9/videos/466206744156312/

09.01.2022 Many gleaming happy faces today from both staff and students as Prep to Grade 2 head back to learning in the classroom. As students approached the school gates, they were met with joyful pavement chalk messages from teachers welcoming them back to school. Students and teachers are looking forward to finishing out this term together in the classroom.

08.01.2022 Are you interested in enrolling your child at Brighton Primary School? Our 2021 Prep classes are already over 80% full, with limited spaces left across other grade levels. Despite social distancing practices temporarily preventing our school tours and open days, our student enrolment has been especially high this year. One parent with a grade 3 student at Brighton Primary School provided the following feedback in response to our remote learning program during term 2, 2020:... I think the school communications has been fantastic throughout remote learning. The communication has been very clear and helpful yet not too much information for everyone. I also think the teachers and their team members have done the most amazing job with remote learning. I have been super impressed by all the grade level teachers, the learning, professionalism and organisation. I also feel very privileged to have experienced this time with my son, to understand how he learns and how the school works. I now have a much greater appreciation for the teachers, teaching & learning and how my son learns. Something very precious to come out of these unprecedented times. We are very proud of our school community. Our students are active learners who learn to ask questions, research topics and express themselves. They learn to assess their own achievements and think about how to progress. They learn to take risks, learn from failure, and try again in a supportive and accepting learning community. It is our aim to help your child settle into our school community and build those skills, attitudes and values they will need to fully participate in the rich educational life of our school and beyond. For further information on our school and to download a copy of our enrolment form, please visit our website https://www.brighton.vic.edu.au/enrolment/ or email our Admissions Coordinator at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

08.01.2022 This term, Preps enjoyed their first excursion to the Melbourne Zoo. The visit supports their unit of inquiry, Cycles are a part of the natural world. Leading up to their big day, the class prepared by reviewing the zoo map and using the maps as a tool to help plot the path to visit their favourite animals. On return to school, students reflected on their zoo visit and surveyed fellow classmates to determine the most popular animals, entering this data into a graph to share the results with fellow students and staff.

06.01.2022 Our Prep students have been inquiring into how communities work, roles within the community and how community members help each other. Students are having fun role-playing in a number of community helper roles and spaces such as, Cafes, Travel Agents and Airports, Post Office, Construction Workers, Hospitals and School Teachers. Students then discuss what they have discovered in more detail, leading their inquiry into areas of their interest.

05.01.2022 This week we were delighted to participate in the annual National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). At 11am on the 27th May across Australia 1000's joined in to read Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas by Australian author Lucinda Gifford. In celebration, our school declared it 'Pyjama Day' and both our onsite and online students donned their PJ's, dressing gowns and slippers in preparation to read along with the rest of Australia. It was a fun way for our Junior school to enjo...y being back on campus. #NSS2020

04.01.2022 After 8 weeks of home learning, we are really looking forward to seeing ALL our students back together on campus at Brighton Primary School this Tuesday. Some of our Grade 3 families are so excited to be returning, they produced a fun video for us all to enjoy!

04.01.2022 This week Brighton Primary School students joined over 1,085,587 participants across Australia and New Zealand simultaneously reading, Alpacas with Maracas by Matt Cosgrove. It was the biggest National Simultaneous Storytime event ever! Staff and students across the school accessed this book in hard copy and on the audio-visual screens in classrooms. Principal Anny had her own copy so she could read along with the whole school. Even the PE teachers were caught reading this f...un and interesting book. A reading event would not be complete without a visit from our four-legged friend, Oona from Story Dogs. Oona listened attentively and enjoyed this humorous story along with her student companions.. #1millionkidsreading

04.01.2022 Wishing all our families a safe and happy summer break. Best wishes to our Grade 6 Graduates. Thank you to all our valued teaching and education support staff for your passion and support of our students.. Happy Holidays!

03.01.2022 We understand that during current times new families are unable to visit our school and experience the programs and sense of community that Brighton Primary has to offer. Thanks to our talented Assistant Principal, Joel Snowden, we are excited to present the next best thing to an onsite visit, our BPS virtual school tour video. This video offers a snapshot of Brighton Primary School. Over the coming months we will be adding to our video collection including interviews with... key BPS community members. Please follow our page so you can follow our updates. Further enrolment information is available by visiting http://www.brighton.vic.edu.au or emailing our enrolment officer at [email protected]

03.01.2022 Welcome back to all our students at BPS! Today the school was buzzing from morning to afternoon with many happy and excited faces. We look forward to an exciting year ahead.

02.01.2022 In yesterday's perfect weather conditions, our 76 member athletics squad competed at the Seaside District athletics. We are very proud of the effort and determination from all who participated, in particular, our older students who demonstrated leadership and encouragement supporting the younger team members. Finishing 3rd overall school and 17 placings of 1st and 2nd we wish these finalists the best of luck as they progress to the Divisional round.

02.01.2022 Today is Principal's Day and we would like to recognise the dedication and hard work of our Principal, Steve Meade. Steve took over the Principal role midway through last year and has then been faced with a year like no other. Steve's excellent communication, continued support and collaborative leadership style through the remote learning of 2020, has been valued by both parents and staff. Thank you Steve!

01.01.2022 Book Week is a fun affair at BPS! Monday the whole school read a book simultaneously. Tuesday students enjoyed hearing from favourite author and illustrator Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton online with ABC education. Wednesday our Librarian, Mrs. Farfalla, bought to school a very special visitor’Koota the Groodle’, who just loves reading books with the kids. Thursday, for our Book Week grand finale, staff and students dressed as their favourite book characters.... A big thank you from staff and students to our Librarian, Mrs. Farfalla, for highlighting the fun of reading books with these wonderful Book Week activities.