Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 5th June 2025
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Chewton Primary School is situated on Djaara Country!
We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung people, the custodians and caretakers of the land. We thank them for the care they have taken and continue to take of Country: the rivers, mountains, trees and animals. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We follow Bunjil's teachings: Care for self , Care for others, Care for Country
We commit to Be Brave and Make Change.
We will be a voice for generations.
Now, more than ever.
WARING (April-July) (Kulin seasons)
Misty mornings and cool rainy days.
Knorre Knorre (wombats) emerge when there is sun and eat the new shoots of grasses.
Read more here!
Important Dates
Important Dates
30 May Reconciliation Walk 10am
31 May Wesley Hill market stall
31 May outdoor seating area completion with Dan N.
19 June Lantern Walk
Reconciliation Walk photos
Reconciliation Walk photos
Photos courtesy of Marian Reid
Wesley Hill Market Stall
Wesley Hill Market Stall
Our school stall at the Weslley Hill market was a hit on the weekend. Cakes and snags and freshly baked sourdough (thanks Lu!) sold fast. The sun was out and lots of people were about. Huge thanks to everyone who baked or crafted a contribution. And to the parents and kids who helped on the day. Wren and Tilly did an amazing job of running the stall for most of the morning. A special mention to Andy for chopping a bucket of onions and to the Winters' Flat parent who gifted us Portuguese tarts right out of the oven. Huge thanks to Emily and Maz for organising!
Yoorook Walk for Truth
Yoorook Walk for Truth
I am hoping Chewton families can join the final day of the Yoorook Walk for Truth on Wednesday June 18th, from the Shrine of Remembrance to Parliament House. The walk is 5km. We would catch a 6am train from Castlemaine, tram to the Shrine of Remembrance and train back from Parliament station.
This is a great opportunity for our school community. I hope you can join us.
https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/events/walkfortruth/
Can you help?
We need a volunteer who can weld 2 loops back on to our basketball ring, we also need a volunteer who can paint the lines on the backboard.
Made by Oscar Vasilenko and Hunter Gilchrist, Student Council
Brekkie club reminder
Brekkie club reminder
Last orders for food at 8:45am and then brekkie club closes at 8:50am. It is getting colder and there are some hungry tummies at lunchtime. Can you please check if your child needs more food in their lunchbox? We always have lots of fruit in the staffroom and also some rice and soups at lunch if needed.
Thanks to our volunteers!
Thanks to our volunteers!
Thankyou so much to everyone who helped at thr Reconciliation Walk, lent equipment, helped at at storyboard stations and walked with us.
Thanks to everyone who helped out at the market stall. It was a huge success!
Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care
Monday- Friday 7am-9am
Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm
Please support this great opportunity! Good to see numbers growing!
Community Notices
Community Notices
First Peoples connections and information
Djaara (Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation) https://djadjawurrung.com.au/ DJAARA - Home | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DjaDjaWurrung/ Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation https://nalderun.net.au/ Anti-racism https://racismnoway.com.au/ https://alltogethernow.org.au/racism/racism-in-schools/how-to-discuss-racism-with-children/ Treaty https://www.firstpeoplesrelations.vic.gov.au/treaty First Peoples connections and information
First Nations Days of Significance:
Term 1
February 13th: Anniversary of Apology to Stolen Generations
Term 2
May 26th: Sorry Day
May 27th - June 3rd: Reconciliation Week
May 30th: Reconciliation Walk
July 7th -14th: NAIDOC Week
Term 3
August 4th: National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day
August 9th: International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Meeting Place Dates 2025
TERM 1 - 21 February, March 7, April 4
TERM 2 - 9 May, 23 May, 13 June, 27 June
TERM 3 - 25 July, 15 August, 29 August, 12 September
TERM 4 - 24 October, 7 November, 28 November, 12 December.
Barramal and Yulawil time
Barramal and Yulawil time
Emu and echidna time
Emu and echidna time
May-June – the coolest time of the year, frost can be common and rainfall is often at its peak. Rivers and creeks start flowing and wetlands begin to fill.
Possum skin cloaks are worn, barramal (Emu) eggs may be collected for cooking.
Bushy Needlewoods flower at Kalimna Park, while Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along Forest and Campbells Creeks.
• Mammals breed – including Brush-tailed Phascogale, yulawil (Short-beaked Echidna), Yellow-footed Antechinus, Agile Antechinus, Krefft’s Glider
• Bushy Needlewoods flower
• Owls breed – Barking Owl, Southern Boobook and Powerful Owl
• White-winged Chough families construct/refurbish mud nests for raising young
• Male barramal (Emu) incubate eggs
• Fungi fruiting is at its peak
• Pied Currawongs arrive from cooler habitats to the south
• Common Froglet and Southern Brown Tree-frogs can be heard calling along creeks.
TERM TWO 2025
0-11 YEARS PARENT SUPPORT AND EDUCATION SESSIONS
The Loddon Children’s Health & Wellbeing Local will be offering weekly education sessions related to mental health and wellbeing for parents of children 0-11. These are available in person. The session is run by a lived experience parent and mental health clinician.
Sessions are open to any family with children 0-11.
Why join in?
· Meet and mix with other parents.
· Talk to mental health staff about your child.
· Ask any practical questions you have about parenting at the moment.
· Gain support for yourself as a parent.
Where: Activity Room 2, Downstairs, Bendigo Library, Hargreaves St,
BENDIGO 3550 Note the *dates are in an upstairs room at the library. Use the lift to find us.
Dates and topics: Thursdays
*Apr 24th 1pm face to face Sleep issues
May 1st 1pm face to face Stop the tech
*May 8th 1pm face to face ADHD What is it and how can I help?
*May 15th 1pm face to face Managing big feelings
May 22nd 1pm face to face Parent wellbeing
May 29th 1pm face to face Anger in kids
Jun 5th 1pm face to face Anxiety in kids
Jun 12th 1pm face to face What is autism and how can I help? Presented by Daniel
*Jun 19th 1pm face to face Setting limits and family rules
Jun 26th 1pm face to face Building social skills
If you have any questions, please contact Annette Clemments on 1800 433 977.
Book in here: using the QR code or email icfhwlocals@bchs.com.au
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