Farewell Mrs Lois Hutchison

We wish Mrs Hutchison all the very best as she enters retirement and the next chapter of her life. Lois has had a long-standing commitment to our school and has been a valued member of the Boat Harbour Primary family for many years. We are incredibly fortunate to be located in such a beautiful setting, and the pride Lois has taken in maintaining our school grounds to such a high standard has made a lasting impact. Lois is known for her willingness to do anything that is needed and her generous spirit in helping others, whether it was lending a hand to staff, supporting students, or quietly stepping in wherever she was needed. Her hard work, care, and connection to our school community will be deeply missed. We thank her sincerely and wish her all the best for a happy and fulfilling retirement.

Student Free Day, Reports & Parent Teacher Meetings

Today, our teachers joined their colleagues from schools along the coast to moderate student work samples and ensure consistency in expectations and assessment against the Australian Curriculum.

Many valuable conversations were had, focusing on aligning assessment practices and strengthening shared understandings of student achievement. These professional discussions play a key role in ensuring fair and accurate reporting.

In recent weeks, teachers have been busily preparing each student’s Evidence of Learning and assessments aligned with the Australian Curriculum. This process is informed by a wide range of sources, including classwork, observations, assessments, and student conversations.

At the end of Week 8, student reports and Evidence of Learning will be sent home for all students from Prep to Grade 6.

The following week, we will be holding Parent-Teacher Meetings. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher, discuss their learning journey, and celebrate their progress.

We strongly encourage all families to take part in these conversations to stay informed and engaged in their child’s education. Bookings for parent teachers will be available via Schoolzine next week. A notification will be sent when open.

Cross Country

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Assembly and Cross Country.

Our students love having the opportunity to share their work and achievements with their families and the wider school community. All children gave their best effort and displayed wonderful sportsmanship, cheering each other on as they crossed the finish line. The focus of the day was on participation, encouraging everyone to have a go and do their best. It was fantastic to see all students embracing this spirit.

Farm Land Advisory Group

Our Farm Land Advisory Group will be meeting again on Tuesday evening to continue discussing the future possibilities for our school farm land. We’re looking to draw on the expertise and experience within our school community to help shape a vision that supports student learning, community engagement, and long-term sustainability. If you’re available, we’d love for you to come along and join the conversation as we explore the opportunities ahead.

During Term 2 1/2SE have had a focus on learning about sound in Science. We have learned about the parts of an ear,  different actions to make sounds and sound vocabulary such as volume and pitch. We have been doing some experiments with sounds and how to make sounds loud or quiet using different actions. We have looked at instruments and learned about some instruments created by indigenous Australians. We also have been learning about soundwaves and how sounds are caused by vibrations.

This term in Kinder we have been investigating the season of autumn and learning about the changes in our weather, the environment and our activities. Our highlight was going on an autumn colour hunt in our beautiful playground.

During Science, Grade 1s in P-1MC and P-1BE have been creating Posters to show what they know about the importance of Bee’s. Here are some facts from the Grade 1 students:

Elsie: “We can plant lots of flowers for bees”

Hunter: “Bees need food, water and air to live”

Rylah: “Bees have a stinger”

Tessa: “Bees are important because they spread pollen around the plants”

Zack: “There are 20,000 different types of bees”

Adele: “Bees are important because they help fruit grow”

Quinn: “Bees make honey for us”

Evvy: “To save the bees we made a bee hotel. It’s a house that bees can survive in”

Sienna: “Bees do a waggle dance to communicate”

Mack: “Bees are little, yellow insects. They have wings and 6 legs”

Rykah: “Bees live in a little house called a hive”

Axel: “Bees are important because they make honey and they help plants to grow”

The Grade 1s and Preps then worked together to design and create a Bee/Bug Hotel to hang in the trees in the school carpark. Check them out next time you visit our school.

Join us in supporting Boat Harbour Primary School’s fundraising campaign for the 2026 Grade 6 School Camp! Each purchase of NATPAT functional stickers helps us provide an unforgettable camp experience for our students, fostering teamwork, resilience, and lifelong memories. This fundraiser is essential to our school community, and this term, we’re aiming to raise $100—every contribution brings us one step closer to making this camp a reality!

Boat Harbour Primary School – NATPAT Fundraising

We’re excited to let you know that entries are now open for this year’s Light Night Glow Run – and we’d love for you to get your school involved again!

Last year’s teams brought incredible energy and spirit, and we’re looking forward to seeing that same enthusiasm this time around. We’re encouraging you to rally the troops and get your school moving – because not only is this a fun, community-focused event, but there are amazing prizes up for grabs:

? 1st Place – $1,000
? 2nd Place – $500
? 3rd Place – $250

Anyone can join your school team – students, families, friends, and members of your wider school community – every participant counts!