Throughout February, the students in 4/5AR and 5/6J have been running fundraising activities to support the victims of Victoria's bushfires. These activities have included a pancake day, lemonade stall, cake stall and pyjama day, as well as the daily round of the donation jar. We raised over $1,300! Thank you to our senior students for their commitment to helping others, and to all the families and children who supported their efforts. Your generosity is a great reflection on the community spirit of our school.

February 23: Players from the Essendon Football Club visited BSPS today, to run a skills clinic for the children in Grades 3-4. Sports clinics are an important part of our physical education program, as well as supporting our aims as a "Go For Your Life" school. And of course they are also great fun for the children involved! Thanks to Andy (4/5AR for arranging the visit).

February 2-3: Return to School for 2009!

Our Grades 1-6 children began school on February 2. It was fantastic to see so many happy and smiling children pouring through the gates! There was much excitement and holiday news to share, as well as the serious business of settling into new classrooms and discussing the program for the year. A big welcome to all our new students, and welcome back to all our old (and much taller) students from last year.

Our new Preps began school on February 3. It is always wonderful to see these excited little people coming into school for the first time. We welcome you and your families to our school and look forward to getting to know all about you. Your Big Buddies in Grades 5-6 are especially looking forward to helping you settle in to your new school.

Of course, we also welcome back our wonderful staff and our new teachers, Ellie and Narelle. The teachers have planned an exciting and enriching program for the year, and we all believe that 2009 is going to be another fantastic year at Brunswick South.