School Newsletter Week 6 Term 3
From the Relieving Principal
Festival of Instrumental Music at the Opera House
Yesterday I was lucky enough to be able to attend the final rehearsal for the Festival of Instrumental Music Banksia Concert held at the Sydney Opera House, and watch nine of our students participate in this remarkable experience. This spectacular event showcased massed recorder and string ensembles from NSW public primary schools, some of whom came from as far away as Gilgandra and Wagga.
The Festival of Instrumental Music is a wonderful opportunity for our students to develop their musical skills and experience the thrill of performing on one of Australia’s most prestigious stages. It was a long day with a full rehearsal and evening performance. Thank you to Mr West for organising, attending and making sure our students were fully prepared.
Thank you also to Hannah’s dad for his support on the day, and to the parents who helped with transport and attended the concert. If you look closely in the top right hand corner, you'll be able to see the BBPS ensemble.
Dogs on School Grounds
Just a reminder that the NSW Consolidated Act pertaining to dogs states dogs are prohibited in schools whether leashed or unleashed. The only exceptions are assistance dogs that are specifically trained to assist those who are sight or hearing impaired.
Please do not bring your dog on to school grounds and when tying it up outside, make sure it is well away from the school entry gates.
Week 6 Update
Year 2 - Exploring Visual Features
Year 2 students have been exploring how visual features help us understand stories better. In English, they read two powerful books about young refugees, Out by Angela May George and My Two Blankets by Irena Kobald, learning about the feelings of moving from a war-torn country.
They practised identifying similarities and differences between the two texts, deepening their understanding of the stories and the experiences shared. In Art, the children are discovering the importance of lines and their variations. They teamed up to create a collaborative artwork, experimenting with different lines and colors to express their ideas. Fantastic work Year 2!
Book Week
Book Parade – recap
What an incredible day! Our Book Parade was bursting with energy, colour and creativity. The costumes were absolutely amazing, from much-loved classics to exciting new favourites, it was wonderful to see the stories come to life. A big thank you to all our families for your support and for helping make the day such a success. Happy reading, everyone!
Congratulations to Selena in 3/4L, who won our Book Week Library Design Competition! Selena has worked alongside us to help bring her wonderful design to life and on display outside the library. A huge well done to all the students who entered – your creativity and ideas were outstanding.
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Book Week Buddy Fun
As part of our Book Week celebrations, our Year 6 students teamed up with their Kindergarten buddies for a special session of shared reading and costume fun. The older students read picture books with their buddies, sparking wonderful conversations about favourite stories and characters. They also enjoyed chatting about each other’s creative costumes, making it a joyful celebration of books, imagination and connection across the school.
Sport
Unfortunately PSSA was cancelled last Friday due to the weather. A reminder that PSSA sport finishes this Friday.
P&C
Parents’ Battle of the Bands
This Thursday night don’t miss Parents’ Battle of the Bands at The Beachy, 7pm. Five parent bands, including our own BBPS band The Distractions, will light up the stage in support of school music programs. Tickets $32 + booking fee— select Bondi Beach Public PS – The Distractions when booking so funds go directly to BBPS. Grab tickets via Parents Battle of the Bands – Bondi Battle 2025
Father’s Day Morning – Friday 5 September
We can’t wait for our much-loved Father’s Day Morning, a special celebration for our whole school community and especially the dads and father figures. The long-range forecast is looking rain-free, so it’s shaping up to be the perfect morning to enjoy the return of bowlo rollo and the always-popular basketball hoops.
Raffle tickets are now available on Qkr! with all proceeds supporting our school. We’d love a few extra hands on the day; shifts are short and easy, so you’ll still have plenty of time to grab breakfast, shoot some hoops, scoop up a raffle prize and enjoy the fun before heading off to work. The kids absolutely love seeing their parents get involved. Sign up using link Fathers Day Volunteers
Dance News
Sydney Eisteddfod Primary School Dance Day
Congratulations to the Bondi Beach PS Dance Troupes on a stunning finale at the Sydney Opera House. Their poise, passion, and commitment to excellence were on full display, and they carried the name of their school with distinction. We are honoured to have witnessed such a meaningful close to their 2025 season.
The Hive
Parent Survey
A reminder to please take two minutes to complete the 2025 Hive Parent Survey. There are over 30 responses now, which is wonderful - thank you! We'd love to see more, to give us a really useful sample size and a broad range of feedback to help us improve.
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 News
Kids Giving Back
Congratulations to Selena D, Darcy T, Hunter T and Pia M for generously volunteering their time with Kids Giving Back. Together with over 1300 young changemakers who prepared and delivered more than 11 500 meals, snack packs, and care packages, along with heartfelt notes of encouragement for those in need. Together, they supported 15 Sydney charities! A remarkable contribution that speaks volumes about the values BBPS instils.
