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Dear Families,

Just a reminder that it's Pyjama Day tomorrow to fundraise for the SRC.

Regards,
Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families,

A reminder that Registration Forms went home with Year 3 - 6 students for the Schools Triathlon Challenge on the 20^th August 2025, the Triathlon is being held on Friday 28 November 2025.

Students wishing to participate can register for the individual event, the team event with their peers, or both! The entry fee of $25 per student can be made via QKR (preferred option) or at the school office. Entry forms must be completed and returned to school.

Payment and entry forms are due for return by 12 September 2025.

Letter_1_STC_Parent_Full_Info_Letter_2025.pdf

Regards,
Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families

Please find attached a notice regarding the 2025 Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey for all Year 4 - 6 students.  Students will be taking part in the survey at school during Week 8 (8th - 12th September).

If you DO NOT want your child to take part, please complete the details on page 3 of the attached form, or contact the school office via email to Blackmans.bay.primary@decyp.tas.gov.au  so the form can be sent home to be completed.  Please ensure the form is returned to the school office by Friday 5th of September.

Student_wellbeing_survey_2025_Year_4_6.pdf

Regards,
Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families,

The annual School Satisfaction Survey is now open! We would be grateful if you took part in our online survey about Blackmans Bay Primary School.

The survey is open from Monday 25 August 2025 until Friday 19 September 2025 and should take about 5 minutes to complete. Each family should nominate one person to fill in this survey for their child(ren). Take the online survey by clicking this Link, or pasting it in your browser: https://nam.dcv.ms/5d4QWcTFdt

A summary of the survey results will be provided to schools. 

Thank you for your support and by completing the survey. 

BBPS_School_Satisfaction_Survey_2025.pdf

Kind Regards,
Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families,

Today we are sending home an important form with all Year 6 students regarding high school intentions for 2026. 

 We request this form to be completed for all current Year 6 students, even if not intending to attend Kingston High School. This provides us the information needed to support a smooth high school transition for all students.

 Please return the completed form to our school office no later than Monday 30^th June.

High_School_Intentions_for_2026.pdf

Regards,
Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families,

Please find attached information on important requirements for volunteering at our school.

Newsletter_Article_Volunteer_Requirements.pdf

Regards,
Peta Bentley
BBPS Safeguaring Lead

Dear Families,

Introducing Safeguarding Lead for your School

Safeguarding Leads are appointed in every DECYP school and CFLC in Tasmania to help ensure children and young people are known, safe, well and learning. At Blackmans Bay Primary School our safeguarding lead is Peta Bentley.

As Safeguarding Lead, Peta Bentley will enhance our efforts in promoting and nurturing a culture of safeguarding at our school. This will enable us to better support the wellbeing of all our students and reinforce the understanding that keeping children and young people safe is everyone's responsibility. By improving our safeguarding culture, we can create a safer and more supportive environment for all.

For further information on Safeguarding in Schools and CFLCs, please visit the DECYP Keeping Children safe through safeguarding webpage

Regards,

Ashley McPherson
Principal

Dear Families,

Please find attached a letter from Wisby's Buses regarding student fare evasion.

Wisby_s_Buses_Fare_Evasion_2024.pdf