Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 19th 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
23 June Divisional soccer and netball grade 5-6 - Please approve ASAP
25th June Curriculum Day
26th June School Council meeting
3 July Reports available
4 July Last Day of Term 2:30pm finish
21 July No classes: Student, teacher, parent learning conferences
22 July Term 3 commences
From the Office...
From the Office...
Semester 1 Reports
Semester 1 Reports
Semester 1 reports will be published on Compass on Thursday 3rd of July.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Wesley Hill Market Stall
Wesley Hill Market Stall
A massive thank you to the families that ran the Wesley Hill Market Stall! The stall looked fantastic and was a fabulous opportunity to share our school spirit with the wider community. $920 was made on the day. What an epic achievement! Thanks again Maz & Emily for organinsing and for all of the parents and students who baked and crafted.
Lantern Parade
Lantern Parade
The evening that gave in so many ways! The joy of the lanterns shining in the dark, the delicious soup warming bellies (and hands!), sweet treats and another $578 raised! Thanks you to all that helped make the evening happen, especially Clare, & Krista, along with everyone who made soups and desserts. Thank you to Bakers Delight for supplying the bread rolls.
Year 6-7 Transition
Year 6-7 Transition
The Castlemaine Secondary College Principal Team are offering Tours for any interested current Year 6 families and their students on the following dates:
Monday 28 July, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Monday 18 August, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Monday 1 September, 11:30am – 12:30pm
Any families interested are welcome to attend by meeting at the General Office and we would encourage you to promote this with your school community.
Yoorrook Walk for Truth
Yoorrook Walk for Truth
Twenty students from across the school joined the final leg of the Yoorrook Walk for Truth on Wednesday 18th June. Rory, Krista, Clare, Andy, Laura and Wendy joined Bernadette and Al and the students. It was an incredibly moving and inspirational day. Travis Lovett, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man and Yoorrook Commissioner walked 504km from Portland to Parliament House to deliver the Yoorrook report, to the government. Over 5000 people walked on the final day, with 12000 joining at different points along the way. The Yoorrook Justice Commission heard evidence from First Nations and non-Indigneous Australians on the historical and ongoing impact of colonisation on First Nations people.
We were very excited to meet Aunty Eleanor Bourke, Wergaia/ Wamba Wamba elder who is Chari of the Yoorrook Justice Commission. She was kind enough to be in a photo with us.
Lantern Parade
Lantern Parade
Thanks so much everyone for a very special night! Special thanks to Kate for the amazing art work, poetry and artistic vision! Thanks to Clare and Krista for organising the food, for Tarryn for sharing insights and song and to everyone who came and helped make the evening so enjoyable!
Can you help?
Can you help?
We need a volunteer who can paint the backboard. Thanks to Dan who is going to sort out the nets!
Made by Oscar Vasilenko and Hunter Gilchrist, Student Council
Outside School Hours Care
Outside School Hours Care
Monday- Friday 7am-9am
Monday- Friday 3:30pm-6pm
OSHC is running on our curriculum day, Wednesday 25th June.
contact Kerrie 0410 734 733
Community Notices
Community Notices
PARKOUR QUEST.pdf
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
You can find out more about Yoorrook here
https://yoorrookjusticecommission.org.au/ and Four Corners have an excellent program on Yoorrook.
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/four-corners/series/2025/video/NC2503H008S00
We also heard about the current Treaty work being undertaken in Victoria. You may have heard that Djaara have begun Treaty negotiations with the Victorian government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-28/djaara-treaty-first-nations-state-australia-victoria/105337078First 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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