Our Motto: Friendly Respectful Courageous Learning

Our Commitment: With courage we learn, connecting to people and place. Striving for excellence by being curious, creative, and resilient.

Dear Bicheno Primary School Community,

As we step into spring, it’s wonderful to see our students continuing to grow and thrive in their learning. We continue to focus on reading fluency, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all families for the support you’re providing at home. Whether it’s listening to your child read, providing feedback, discussing stories together, or encouraging regular reading routines, your involvement is making a real difference.

Our inquiry learning this term has been shaped by the conceptual lens of ‘perspective’, and it’s been fantastic to see how deeply students are engaging with this concept. From exploring different viewpoints in literature and community projects to examining historical events through multiple lenses, our learners are developing rich understandings and critical thinking skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

This newsletter, we shine a spotlight on Art and the creativity nurtured by Ms Pierce. Her passion and dedication continue to inspire our students to express themselves through a wide range of artistic mediums. The art room is certainly a space where imagination flourishes and every child’s unique perspective is celebrated.

It’s also Teacher Assistant Appreciation Week, and we want to take this opportunity to thank our incredible team of Teacher Assistants for the vital role they play in our school. Working at the elbow with students is not easy work but it is deeply impactful. Supporting those with disabilities or those who simply need a little extra help.  We appreciate their dedication, patience, and motivation to support our students’ growth and success every single day.

Last week, our Grade 4–6 students participated in the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. This important tool gives us valuable insights into how our students are feeling about their learning, relationships, and overall wellbeing at school. We look forward to analysing the results and using them to guide our future planning to ensure we continue to provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for every child.

Each year, we invite families to share their thoughts through the School Satisfaction Survey. Last year, we had a fantastic response, with many families taking part and providing valuable feedback on what we’re doing well and where we can improve. A link to this year’s survey will be sent out by the end of the week. We would greatly appreciate you taking a few moments to complete it. Your insights help us continue to grow and provide the best possible learning environment for our students.

Finally, I’m thrilled to promote our School Association’s major fundraiser – The Great Gatsby Ball, happening on Saturday 20th September. This promises to be a spectacular evening of glamour, community spirit, and celebration. A huge thank you to our School Association and the dedicated Ball Subcommittee for their enthusiasm and passion in bringing this event to life. Every dollar raised will help us continue to strive for excellence in learning and provide enriching opportunities for our students.

Kind regards,

Thomas Spykers

Principal