Dear Families, Our Year 5 students have been busy preparing their applications for the 2027 Student Leadership roles. This process has provided a wonderful opportunity for students to reflect on their experiences, strengths and the ways they have contributed to our school community.

As part of the application process, students have been learning how to write a formal letter that responds to the specific criteria of each leadership position. They have been encouraged to make meaningful connections between their own experiences, the ways they have managed different situations and the qualities and responsibilities required of a student leader.

We are looking forward to reading the applications and learning more about each student's leadership aspirations. We know that shortlisting applicants will be a challenging task, given the high standard of applications and the many wonderful qualities our Year 5 students bring to leadership.

This year, students who are shortlisted will have the opportunity to present a leadership pitch to their peers, sharing why they believe they would be the best person for their chosen role. This will be an exciting opportunity for students to demonstrate their confidence, communication skills and leadership vision.

The 2027 Student Leaders will be announced early in Term 4, allowing a valuable handover period between our current and incoming student leaders. Brighton Secondary School Leaders will also facilitate a dedicated Leadership Day, supporting our new leaders to develop their skills and confidence as they prepare for their roles in 2027.

We wish all of our Year 5 students the very best with their applications. We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm, commitment and leadership potential they are already demonstrating.

A reminder, Friday 11 September, is a school closure.

Enjoy the weekend.

Warm Regards, Rebecca

Each year during Term 3, all Year 1 students in Department for Education schools take part in a quick and simple screening check to see how they are progressing in phonics; an important skill that supports children as they learn to read.

Our Year 1 teachers have recently completed this screening with all students. The information gathered provides valuable insight into each child's developing phonics skills and, alongside other assessment information, helps teachers plan targeted learning and provide the right support for each child as they continue their reading journey.

We are proud to have a dedicated Reading Intervention Teacher at Brighton. This role enables us to provide additional, intensive support to students who may benefit from targeted small group reading instruction. Identifying and responding to students' needs early is an important part of helping every child develop the skills, confidence and enjoyment needed to become a successful reader.

If you have any questions or would like to talk about your child's reading development, please don't hesitate to reach out to their classroom teacher.

On Tuesday 1^st September, 23 Year 5 and 6 boys represented Brighton Primary School across two teams at the Tiger’s Cup Football Carnival at Glenelg Oval. Nine teams from five schools competed throughout the day.

Brighton Yellow finished on top after the minor rounds with an impressive undefeated record of five wins. Brighton Black also performed strongly, finishing third with four wins and just one loss, narrowly missing the Grand Final on percentage.

Unfortunately, both Brighton teams were defeated in their respective finals, finishing second and fourth overall. Despite the losses, it was a fantastic day, with plenty of skill, teamwork and outstanding sportsmanship on display.

Thank you to all the parents who attended and helped Marek and Andy support the teams throughout the day. We now look forward to cheering on the girls when they compete in their Tiger’s Cup carnival next Tuesday!