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Before and After School Care
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Term Dates 2026
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School Uniform
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Parent Payments
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Medication
Learn MoreChild Safety @ BPS
Child safety and wellbeing at Blackburn Primary School(BPS): information for families and the school community
BPS is committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where students are safe and feel safe.
Our child safety and wellbeing policies outline the measures and strategies we have in place to support, promote and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students:
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
- Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Child safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedure
- Complaints Policy
- Student Wellbeing and Engagement Policy
- Bullying Prevention Policy
- Volunteers Policy
- Visitors Policy
- Digital Learning Policy
As valuable partners in promoting and maintaining child safety and wellbeing at BPS we welcome and encourage your feedback.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions in relation to our child safe policies and practices, please contact the School Office.
Parent Helpers
Blackburn Primary School welcomes parents and carers to participate in our school life. Life at Blackburn Primary School is always busy, and we welcome and value our helpers (family members and friends) who are able to volunteer some time to assist. We would particularly welcome volunteers for the following:
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- Excursions and Incursions
- Literacy and Numeracy in the classroom,
- School Council and sub-committees, please visit the school council section for more information.
- PE/Sports program is often in need of helpers to ensure the success of many of the fantastic programs that are offered to students.
- Parents and Friends
- Friends of the Band
- Patch cooking and gardening, if you have a love of gardening, our kitchen garden enables our students to grow vegetables, which can then be used either in the canteen or for class cooking activities. Assistance with weeding and watering, especially over weekends and school holidays, would be gratefully appreciated.
- Our Library Technician would be grateful to receive assistance from helpers who can assist with book covering, and other tasks necessary to keep our beautiful and well resources Library a focal point within the school.
- If you have a particular skill or trade qualification that you could offer, we would love to hear from you and work around your availabilities. Each grade has an appointed Contact Parents to whom you can advise your availability and/or skills.
It is a requirement that parent helpers get a Working With Children check prior to volunteering. This can easily arranged by visiting: workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
Parents & Friends
Being part of the Parents and Friends Committee and Association is a great way to get to know the school community and contribute to making BPS a better place for our children, parents and teachers.
We rely on volunteers to help plan, coordinate and help with the activities and events during the year for the benefit of the school community.
Many hands make light work and there are many different roles available to suit any level of commitment.
Parent and Friends Committee (PFC)
PFC is a group of volunteer parents that meet twice a term to plan and schedule the social and fundraising activities for our school community with the support of the School Council
Parents and Friends Network
PFN is a network of parents and friends who support and volunteer for the social and fundraising activities. Every parent is encouraged to be part of PFN in whatever capacity.
- Volunteer time. Perhaps one hour per term to an hour each week.
- Volunteer service, expertise, equipment or sponsorship.
In 2025, the elected School Council comprises of 10 parents and 6 staff members. They are:
Anthony D
Warwick H
Maria H
Ryan M
Drew R
Chrisanthy C
Chris P
Claire N-S
Maurice L
Andrew C
Marianne F
Wendy B
Daniel L
Kirsten G
Skye T (minute taker)
School Council
The Blackburn Primary School Council plays a key role in our school. Participating as a school council member is a rewarding and challenging experience. The school council supports the principal to provide the best possible educational outcomes for students.
(see Victorian Education Department’s webpage for more information on the role of a School Council).
The School Council meets on at least 8 occasions in a School Year. Meetings are held at Blackburn Primary School at 7:15pm and are usually 1.5hours in duration. When special circumstances dictate, extraordinary meetings are called and advertised.
Visitors are welcome at School Council Meetings and are invited to make arrangements through the School Principal Andrew Cock to visit a meeting if so desired.
Should parents have questions or concerns we welcome contact with School Councillors. Our parent councillors are often in the school and encourage you to introduce yourself, or Email contact can be made to the Council via the President at
drew.rudland@education.vic.gov.au.
Key Documents
2024-2027 School Strategic Plan
2024 Annual Report
2025 Annual Implementation Plan
Policies
Anaphylaxis Policy
Asthma Policy
Attendance Policy
Bullying Prevention
Camps and Excursions
Child Safety Code Of Conduct
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Child Safety Responding and Reporting Policy
Complaints Policy
Digital Learning F-4
Digital Learning 5/6
Electronic Funds Management
First Aid
Health Care Needs
Medication
Mobile Phones
Parent Payment Policy
Department of Education Parent Payment Policy
Photographing, Filming and Recording Students
Preventing and Addressing Racisms in Schools
Privacy Collection Notice
Respect for School Staff
School Purchasing Card
Statement of Values and Philosophy
Student Engagement and Wellbeing
Sun Protection
Visitors
Volunteers
Yard Duty and Supervision
Before and After School Care
Our school has partnered with an independent provider TheirCare to provide Before, After Care and Holiday Care services to our school community.
The program services the children in the school from 7.00am – 8.45am before school and from 3.30pm – 6.15pm after school. Foundation students will be picked up from their classrooms.
During school holidays the service will operate from 7.00am until 6.15pm.
Families wishing to use this service can visit the TheirCare website.
Families are also eligible for a Government rebate which reduces the cost per session. Further information can also be obtained by contacting the school or ringing TheirCare on: 1300 072 410.
TheirCare provides a stimulating and safe environment for all children and an environment where children from and enjoy their time in their program. During sessions children develop life skills, friendships, confidence and creativity through play.
School Lunch
Blackburn Primary School’s canteen is proudly operated by Balanced Catering, providing fresh, healthy and affordable meal options for our students. Orders can be conveniently placed online via Flexischools, making it easy for families to manage lunch orders anytime.
The menu is designed to support healthy eating, with a range of nutritious choices available each day. We encourage all families to use the online ordering system to ensure accurate and efficient service.
For any canteen enquiries, please contact orders@balancedcatering.com.au
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Term Dates 2026
Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 2 April*
Term 2: 20 April to 26 June
Term 3: 13 July to 18 September
Term 4: 5 October to 18 December
* The first day of Term 1 is a student-free day in all government schools to allow for appropriate planning to take place for the arrival of students. Each year government schools are provided with four student-free days for professional development, school planning and administration, curriculum development, and student assessment and reporting purposes. The remaining three student-free days are determined by each individual school, so contact your school for details. For more dates and public holidays go to https://www.vic.gov.au/school-term-dates-and-holidays-victoria
School Uniform
who or PSWrhildren are required to wear the school uniform everyday. The uniform assists children to identify with the school and aids new students in their association with their surroundings.
Blackburn Primary is a SunSmart school. During Terms 1 and 4 all children must wear a hat during sport, recreational time, and other curriculum activities outdoors. Children who do not bring a hat to school will be expected to remain in the shaded area under the old schoolhouse and will not be able to participate in outside activities.
Please ensure that ALL items of clothing and property (e.g. bags, lunch boxes, drink bottles etc) are clearly marked with your child’s name.
Uniform Shop
Uniform items may be purchased from PSW Uniform Group or online via the link to the right. The PSW Uniform Group Shop is located at 342-350 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley and items can be purchased directly from the store. Online orders can be shipped directly to school, your home or set aside for click and collect.
Uniform Assistance
If your family is facing hardship or severe financial difficulties, you may be eligible for financial assistance to help meet education costs, including uniform. State Schools Relief supports the needs of any families facing hardship. Upon successful application familes can order uniform items, shoes and other essential items. Vouchers are also availabe to subsidise uniforms from PSW. You are encouraged to talk to the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager about your situation.
Students starting Prep who meet the criteria for Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) are eligible to get help with a Prep Uniform Package through State Schools’ Relief (SSR).
Parent Payments
The Blackburn Primary School Council has approved the Parent Financial Contributions for 2022.
The payment letter is linked to the right, along with further information on the Department’s Parent Payments Policy.
The preferred method of payment is via Compass, however alternate methods are available by contacting the office.
Blackburn Primary School understands that some families may experience financial difficulty and offers a range of support options, including the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) & State Schools Relief. If you think you will have difficulty making payments please contact the General Office, to discuss possible support options and flexible payment arrangements. Any information about your financial circumstances, payment arrangements or status will be kept strictly confidential.
Medication
Please be aware that any and all medication for students must be administered by staff and must be kept securely in the office or sickbay. The Medication Distribution Policy outlines the required procedures and protocols.
If it is necessary for your child to have medicine at school please fill in a Medication Authority Form (attached right) and return it to the office along with the medication which needs to be in a container that is labelled with the name of the medication, name of the student, the dose, and the time it is to be given. Prescription medication must be supported by specific written instructions on the original bottle/container e.g. pharmacy label, noting the name of the student, dosage and time to be administered.
Anaphylaxis, Allergy and Asthma Action Plans used by BPS are available to be downloaded from the newsletter.
