Principals Message – Newsletter 5 2026

As we head toward the end of Term 1, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a big and busy start to the year.

This term has been about settling back into routines. New classrooms, new teachers and, for our Preps, starting school for the very first time. Our “Preppies” have made such a positive start, and it’s been lovely to see them gaining confidence each week. Older students have also settled back into school very quickly, reconnecting with friends and getting back into the rhythm of school life at Boronia Heights.

Term 1 is always a busy sporting term, and this year has been no exception. From Cross Country and today’s Athletics Day to District Swimming and Mini Athletics coming up next week for the Prep-2 children, there have been plenty of opportunities for students to get active and have a go. I’ve loved seeing so many parents and students running around the oval in the morning too. It has been great to see students supporting one another, whether they were racing, trying something new, or cheering from the sidelines.

Programs like Harvest to Table, visiting wildlife experiences, wellbeing sessions and guest presenters like Flynn Kroeger have given students something different to talk about at school and hopefully at home too. These moments often spark great conversations amongst the kids and help learning feel real and meaningful.

For our Year 3 and 5 families, NAPLAN has also been part of the term. We know testing can sometimes feel stressful, so we do our best to spread the testing sessions out over two weeks and kept things as calm and normal as possible. Students handled it very well, especially when the system had a “wobbly” moment on the first testing day, so we were proud of the way they approached the experience.

Staying connected and looking after wellbeing continues to be a priority for us. Harmony Day, buddy activities and student leadership events have helped students build connections across the school. Our student leaders have proudly stepped into their roles and are already making a positive contribution. You only need to come to our assemblies to see what great leaders they’ve become.

It has also been a pleasure to welcome so many parents and carers into the school this term. The three-way conferences happening on Wednesday are such an important part of building strong relationships between home and school. Its was terrific seeing so many parent volunteers undertake the classroom helper training course, so thank you for making the time to be involved.

Finally, finishing the term with our Happy Hour Concert and Easter Raffle is a lovely way to come together and celebrate a busy first term. I look forward to seeing you all on Thursday at midday on the front netball court.

Mat Anderton
Principal

Cyber Safety

Cyber Safe Parents – Online Safety Webinars for Families

 We’re thrilled to announce our school has partnered with Cyber Safety Project to offer parents access to the Cyber Safe Parents 2026 Webinar Series. These practical, easy-to-understand sessions, available live or on-demand, will provide simple strategies to help families manage online safety, screen time, AI, and digital wellbeing. Pop these important dates into your calendars now:

2026 Topics & Dates:

1. Cyber Safety at Home (Family session) – 10 March
2. AI & Critical Thinking (Parent/Guardian session)  – 20 May
3. Balancing Life & Tech (Parent/Guardian session)   – 3 August
4. Cyberbullying & Resilience (Parent/Guardian session)  – 27 October

All sessions start at 7.30pm AEDT/AEST.

Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording and resources to watch at a time that suits you.

 👉 Register here: https://cybersafetyproject.com/parents-2026 (do not share this link on social media)

Please click above to watch the first webinar from 10^th March. We will send out communication to you before the next webinar dates if you want to attend online at the same time, otherwise they will always be available to watch when it suits you.

I’m excited to share that I’ll be stepping into the role of Art teacher for the rest of the year!

While this may be a new role for me, I’m definitely not new to the school. I’ve been part of the BHPS community for the past 10 years, working as a Casual Relief Teacher and classroom teacher, having the opportunity to teach all of our wonderful students across different classes. It’s been such a privilege getting to know so many of them along the way.

I have a real passion for art and creativity, and I absolutely love seeing the amazing, imaginative ideas our students come up with. I’m really looking forward to exploring different techniques, materials, and creative projects with them throughout the year, and I’m especially excited for our art show later this year where we can showcase all of the students’ hard work.

I can’t wait to see what we create together!

Kind Regards,

Prue Baum

Parent information sessions available through Knox Council

These events are hosted by Knox City Council (in partnership with Maroondah City Council, City of Boroondara and Yarra Ranges Council) run online and are FREE. They will cover a variety of topics related to ADHD and how to support your child.

See below for the different topics and click Image to register.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
Sarah Weichert

Sarah.weichert@education.vic.gov.au

Care Ticket winners

Specialist awards- Term 1 recap

A huge thank you for the great support of the Easter raffle, both in ticket sales and donations.

Monday 30th will be the last day we are accepting donations, with the raffle being drawn on Thursday 2nd.

Leah Hodgson
Boronia Heights Hubsters