School Newsletter Week 1 Term 4
From the Relieving Principal
Welcome Back!
I hope everyone has had a relaxing break and is ready for the last term of 2025. The students looked enthusiastic and happy to be here when they arrived yesterday.
Some dates for your calendar:
Tuesday 28 October - Grandparents morning
Thursday 20 November - P&C colour run
Tuesday 9 December - K to 2 Presentation Assembly
Wednesday 10 December - Years 3 to 6 Presentation Assembly
Friday 19 December - Last day of school
Term 4 is also a reporting term and we will be assessing progress towards stage outcomes and writing student reports for Semester 2, which will go out in Week 10.
Our staff spent Monday of this week in professional learning which included a deeper dive into the Peacful Kids program and a review of the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework that underpins the school's student well-being programs.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) is a whole-school framework that teaches and reinforces positive behaviors like being kind, safe, respectful and an active learner, creating a supportive environment for all students. It focuses on preventing problems by explicitly teaching expectations, using positive reinforcement, and providing consistent support for all students, with more targeted interventions for those who need them. Key outcomes include improved student engagement, academic performance, and overall well-being, while also helping students take responsibility for their actions and develop self-management skills.
Week 1 Update
Stage 2 - Science Excursion
Our Year 3 and 4 students enjoyed a fantastic marine science excursion led by parent volunteers Mariana, Ziggy and their team at the end of last term. They headed to North Bondi to discover local biodiversity and learn how marine life is classified, as well as how environmental factors shape ecosystems. Indoors, students rotated through hands-on activities including looking at sea creatures under microscopes, playing classification trivia, and learning about the fascinating life cycles of seaweed and sea urchins.
A big thank you to our amazing parent team for bringing science to life in such an exciting and engaging way!
Year 2
On Tuesday morning we began our day with a whole Stage 1 meeting to share important school news and reminders, helping us feel ready and connected for the week ahead. It’s been a busy and exciting start as we’ve enjoyed sharing our school holiday adventures and catching up with friends.
We have also begun our new English unit, The Gentle Genius of Trees, and are already fascinated by the incredible ways trees support life on Earth. In addition, as part of our singing program with Cassy, we’ve been practising a special Year 2 song, Fireflies, which is sounding wonderful.
Year 5 Ninja Parc Excursion
On the last Thursday of Term 3 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to Ninja Parc in South Granville, Western Sydney. Ninja Parc offers a variety of high-energy obstacle courses where students had the chance to challenge their strength, agility, and coordination. The experience provided a fun and stimulating environment that promoted active participation and resilience. The students spent the day engaged in adventure and physical activity. It was a truly memorable and energising experience!
Sports and Extra Curricular Photos
Photos are now available to order via The School Photographer. The ordering code is 25S1086PC53B (All letters in the code need to be upper case otherwise the code will not be accepted.) Photos will be delivered to school and handed to the students.
P&C News
Colour Run Extravaganza – Thursday 20 November
We had so much fun in 2023, we’ve decided to do it again — the Bondi Beach Public School Colour Run is back but this time it’s going to be an Extravaganza!
This event is all about fun, colour, and community. Students will dash through colour and foam stations, bounce across inflatables, and celebrate with great tunes and laughter - we aim to make it a highlight of the school year.
Beyond the fun, we’re raising funds for a communal bank of laptops in the school library, giving every student better access to technology for learning, research, and creativity. And this year, we’re also giving back to the planet. For every $50 raised, our charity partner ReForest Now will plant a native tree in Australia - helping our students see the positive impact they can make.
Students can start fundraising now via bbpscolour.teamfun.com.au — either individually or by joining their class team to work together towards our shared goal. And yes we have some wholesome rewards planned.
Parents and carers, we’d love you to be part of the fun. Sign up to help at a colour or foam station, set-up crew, or event support here.
Let’s make this our most colourful, joy-filled fundraiser yet - celebrating movement, friendship, and community spirit at Bondi Beach Public School!
Co-curricular Activities
The school has a number of different programs students can access outside of school hours. Some are free and some attract a cost. Click the link below to find out what's available and who to contact for more information.
Community Notices
School Travel Passes
Applications are now open for 2026 School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) travel. Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to apply for a new card or update their existing card as soon as possible. Students who receive a notification that their School Opal card is expiring need to re-submit their details.