Dear Families, term 2 is off to a flying start! It has been wonderful to welcome students back to school full of energy and enthusiasm. It has been lovely to see children reconnecting so positively with their educators and peers.

The hard work of Term 1 is already shining through, with students returning settled, confident, and independently following routines and expectations.

Next week, we look forward to welcoming Martin Westwell, Chief Executive of the Department for Education, who will be visiting to see our school in action. Our camp program also continues, with our Year 4 students heading off to AFL Max for their one night camp—an exciting opportunity for fun, challenge, and team building.

Enjoy the weekend.

Warm Regards, Rebecca

We are excited to share that our new water pump has been installed over the holidays, bringing flowing water to the dry creek and sandpit area! Students of all ages have been enjoying the new space, working together to build channels, experiment with the water flow, and create imaginative play scenarios. It has been wonderful to see so much teamwork, problem solving, and conversation happening as the children explore and learn together through play. The laughter and excitement have made this a fantastic new addition to our outdoor learning environment!

We are excited to announce that our school has purchased two new Pedal Prix bikes! Students are thrilled with this fantastic addition, which will provide even more opportunities to build teamwork, fitness, and confidence as they train and prepare for upcoming events. We look forward to seeing our riders enjoy the new bikes and continue to develop their skills as part of the Pedal Prix team.

This term, students in Spence 5 and 6 will be exploring the powerful themes of resilience, perseverance, and community spirit by connecting with people in our local and wider community who have lived these values.

We are seeking individuals who would be willing to share their story with a small group of students. This may include people who have:

• Overcome significant challenges or adversity
• Demonstrated resilience in the face of difficulty
• Made a meaningful contribution to the community
• Excelled in a unique or lesser-known field

Our goal is to give students authentic, real-world insights that inspire empathy, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of what it means to make a difference.

If you know someone who may be interested in sharing their story, whether through a short visit, conversation, or even a recorded interview, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact Ann-Mari Turner or Alexander Tunny via the school or pass on our details to anyone who may be interested.

Thank you for helping us bring this learning expedition to life through the power of community.

Brighton Primary Parents and Friends Committee is hosting a morning to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Muffins with Mum will be held on Friday the 8th of May, 8:15am outside the school hall.

All Mums, Grandmas, Step Mums, special friends, carers are invited to come and enjoy a muffin and a coffee!