Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 8th May 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.
As part of our learning we are going to be working on issues related to the Stolen generations as part of the school curriculum. You may want to talk with your child about what they are learning. The Healing Foundation, Reconciliation Australia, Magabala Books and Nalderun are our sourced materials along with the DET Victorian Curriculum.
As part of our learning we are going to be working on issues related to the Stolen generations as part of the school curriculum. You may want to talk with your child about what they are learning. The Healing Foundation, Reconciliation Australia, Magabala Books and Nalderun are our sourced materials along with the DET Victorian Curriculum.
Join us for our Reconciliation Walk on Friday 30th May at 10am.
Join us for our Reconciliation Walk on Friday 30th May at 10am.
We need helpers, photographers, filmakers, friends and family to walk with us!
We need helpers, photographers, filmakers, friends and family to walk with us!
Read more here!
Important Dates
Important Dates
9 May Cross Country 3-6, Meeting Place
14 May Open Day - Welcoming new families to experience our school
20 May Frida Kahlo exhibition and workshop excursion 5-6 with Kate
26 May Sorry Day ceremony 10am Venue TBC
27 May Reconciliation Week opening: school captains & student council
29 May Reconciliation Week Schools activity day with Kath Coff, Market Building, grade 2-3-4
30 May Reconciliation Walk 10am
31 May Wesley Hill market stall
Put this in your diary
Music Trivia Quiz night fundraiser: Saturday 18th October!
Let’s Start the Day Strong: The Importance of Being On Time
Let’s Start the Day Strong: The Importance of Being On Time
A friendly reminder that arriving at school on time helps all students get the best start to their learning day.
Every morning our classes have a morning circle or check in where staff and students are able to connect in a positive way to start the day together. We check in for readiness for learning, build positive interactions, and let everyone know what is coming up for the day. This is based on Berry St trauma informed practice.
We understand that occasional lateness happens — and we appreciate your efforts each morning. However, when students arrive late, it can delay the start of lessons, reduce valuable learning time (especially in literacy), and disrupt the flow of the classroom.
Being on time not only supports your child’s success but also helps create a positive, focused classroom culture.
Thank you for your continued support in helping students arrive ready to learn, right from the start of the day.
Brekkie club
Brekkie club
We have had a few accidents in class with honey and milk on books, so we ask parents if your child is keen to get their brekkie in, can you please arrive at Brekkie club a bit earlier? Last serves at 8:50 so we can be fed and ready by 9! Thanks everyone.
Reconciliation Walk Friday 30 May
Reconciliation Walk Friday 30 May
Equipment:
We need trestle tables, gazebos, 25m power leads, portable power source (solar preferred) that can power a TV for 3hrs
Volunteers:
Set up Thursday 29th from 4pm
Pack up Friday 30th from 3pm
On the walk: 9:45-2pm
Assisting students at each storyboard as they describe their learning.
Assisting walkers at each storyboard where there is not a Chewton student to share the learning.
Can you help?
Can you help?
Reconciliation Walk: Fri 30th May volunteers and equipment: contact Bernadette or Kellie Tori.
Hands on Learning: Can you help one or two Thursdays a month from 12-3:30? Margot would love some assistance.
Library: Returning and reshelving books.
Wesley Hill Market: Sat 31st May
Can you solve the puzzle and collect the prize?
Helpers needed for our Wesley Hill Market Stall
Helpers needed for our Wesley Hill Market Stall
Sat 31st May
Sat 31st May
Hi parents! The CPS Market Stall for this term will be on Sat May 31st at Wesley Hill Markets. We need lots of help so we can raise as much money as possible for the school. Can you contribute something to sell (e.g baked goods, preserves, garden produce) or do a shift at the stall/cooking bbq? Please sign up at this link:
Emily
Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care
If we don't use it we will lose it!
Monday- Friday 7am-9am
Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm
Please support this great opportunity!
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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