To the School Community, I wanted to share with you the opportunities I have had to connect with my colleagues in the principal class and at a regional level. Last Friday I was invited to attend a Regional Review panel discussion that highlights the direction, based on data, for the SWVR and the Barwon Area. …
From Daniel’s Desk 26/10
To the School Community, Since my last blog post I have had the opportunity to be part of a Regional Review Process which analysed the performance of public schools in our region, South West Victoria Region, which spans from Western suburbs Melbourne through to Ballarat/Central Highlands and Geelong/Surf Coast as far as Lavers Hill. While …
Community News
Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden
From Daniel’s Desk 11/10
To the School Community, Welcome back to school after the recent holiday period. They seem to come around quickly and the start of term 4 has certainly arrived in the blink of an eye. The students have settled straight back into their learning and the school routine with all students starting the term with a …
Wisdom-Week 3, Term 4 2018
"My friends think that I am wise. I understand what is important in life." Perspective falls in the virtue category of Wisdom. Wisdom deals with strengths that involve the way we acquire and use knowledge. Wisdom is distinct from intelligence but represents a high level of knowledge, the capacity to give advice and to recognize …
Walk to School -Week 3 & 4
Christmas Fair Raffle and Silent Auction
Dear Parents As most of you would be aware, Barwon Heads Primary School is currently planning our major community focused fundraising event, The Bush Christmas Fair. The Fair will be bringing summer in with style on Friday the 7th of December 2018 from 5 - 9pm. The Fair Committee are working hard to create an …
Christmas Fair- Cake Drive
Christmas Fair Cake Drive This year we have beautiful handmade Christmas Cakes and Puddings for sale. Pre-order your treat to be collected at the Bush Christmas Fair on Friday 7th of December 2018. They will not be available to purchase on the night so order now to avoid disappointment! Each cake and pudding arrives beautifully …
Character Strength Awards
Persistence - 12th October, 2018 00A Leaf Sam 00B Chilli Frankie 00C Tom Lachie 1A Belle Lachie 1B Holly Remy 1C Freddy Jonty 2A Finlay Evie 2B Nikita Lachie 2C Paddy Ted 3A Rowan Claudi 3B Mackenzie Taj 3C Isla Angus 4A Maddy Ollie 4B Bella Lila 4C 5A Tyla Stella Fergus Gasper 5B …
Gratitude with Mindfulness-Week 2, Term 4 2018
Mindfulness goals: -Pause to clear my head -Follow my class and school rules -Think before I act or speak -Act with self-control in the classroom and playground -Use positive thinking skills to improve how I feel Don’t forget to go to the Pos. Ed blog http://mrskebbell.global2.vic.edu.au/