Chewton Primary School
Newsletter 22nd 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
23 May Meeting Place
26 May Sorry Day ceremony 10am Venue Victory/ Djaara Park
27 May Reconciliation Week opening: school captains & student council
27 May Solid Rock with Shane Howard at Victory/ Djaara Park- whole school 12:30 (come and join us)
28 May 9am Reconciliation Walk helpers Meeting Staffroom
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
19 June Lantern Walk
From the Office
From the Office
Home/ School communication
Home/ School communication
Staff are currently reviewing our communications process and we would like feedback from families about how we can improve our home/ school communication.
Currently we have information about the learning in each classroom in the newsletter every fortnight.
School events are communicated through the newsletter and via Compass
We meet with parents regularly, engage in the yard after school, are available for informal chats and have meetings at pre-arranged times with parents and carers.
We have student support group meetings for students who are funded under the Disability Inclusion Profile, for students working over 12 months ahead or below expected level, for students needing social and emotional support, for Koorie students and for students who are in Out of Home Care.
Teachers and parents communicate via email, phone or informally at drop off and pick up.
Reports are available via the Compass portal at the end of Term 2 and at the end of Term 4.
We have parent/ teacher/ student conferences early in Term 1 and in Term 4 for feedback and goal setting.
Our school community follow our Child Safe Code of Conduct, listen respectfully to each other and treat each other with unconditional positive regard: we know we are all working together and want the best for our children.
Do you have suggestions on how we can improve our communications?
2026 Enrolments
2026 Enrolments
This year the interest for enrolments has been amazing! We currently have a wait list and will follow the DET policy for managing enrolments. All younger siblings and people who live in our local area will be guaranteed a place but we ask enrolment forms to come in as soon as possible. If you know anyone who is interested, please ask them to get in touch as soon as possible.
Rob's Retirement BBQ lunch
Rob's Retirement BBQ lunch
We had a lovely bbq lunch around the fire circle today to thank Rob and say farewell. Rob has been at Chewton for 13 years. He started as a parent volunteer in the garden and then took on maintenance jobs and then became the maintenance person and school cleaner. We don't know what we are going to do without you Rob. You have always come at the drop of a hat to help with emergencies: broken pipes, blocked toilets etc.
Rob has also done our regular fire preparation as well. Children spoke from the heart today to thank Rob for his great cleaning, help with our bike rides and for fixing things around the school.
We gifted Rob a fancy camping chair and a camping gift voucher. We know he is eager to hit the road! Farewell and thanks Rob.
Photos to follow next week.
Reconciliation Walk Friday 30 May
Reconciliation Walk Friday 30 May
Thanks so much to everyone who has already volunteered. We need a few more people and also lots of walkers! Bring friends, grandparents and wear red, black and yellow
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- Contact Emily
Outdoor table/ seating area work: Sat 31 or Sun 1 June. If you are available, please get in touch with Dan or Bernadette
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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