Ben Venue Public School

Need a special gift to give mum, nan or a special aunty on Mother’s Day? We have just the things for you! Our Year 6 leaders will be selling fabulous gifts each day in Week 2 Term 2. 6-10 May at recess and lunch on the pebbles. Please see the flyer attached.

The Armidale Autumn Festival Parade has been cancelled.

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The Ben Venue student garden club will be selling strawberry plants all week! Plants are large and will sell for $4 each. Students should purchase plants from the greenhouse adjacent…

Please note that cricket trials/training will NOT be held tomorrow (Thurs Feb 29) due to Mr Cotter not being available to attend.

On average, one child pedestrian is killed every week in Australia. I acknowledge that the traffic layout surrounding Ben Venue PS is problematic, with significant afternoon congestion and insufficient parking…

Cricket trials continue tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Term 1 Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews Dear Parent/Carer Parent-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Kindergarten. This is an opportunity to meet…

Please use the link that was emailed through School Bytes or login to your parent portal to confirm if your child will or will not be attending the swimming carnival.…

The Ben Venue student garden club will be selling Zucchini's over the next few weeks for $1 each. Please see Mr Cotter before school or at recess or lunch to…

Please use the link that was emailed through School Bytes or login to your parent portal to confirm if your child will or will not be attending the swimming carnival.…

Students wishing to try out for the Ben Venue cricket team in 2024 can attend the cricket trials tomorrow (Thursday February 8) on Bruce Browning Oval at 8.10am. There will…

Edwards Coaches have asked that schools share the information below relating to changes to afternoon services, taking effect from Monday 5 February, for the following bus routes: S325 East S327…

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Severe heatwave conditions are predicted from tomorrow. Please ensure students come with water bottles for use in class. We also ask that you discuss with your child the importance of…

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The Ben Venue student garden club will hold a small plant sale tomorrow (Wednesday November 22) at recess under the hall COLA. For sale will be various flowers, trees and…

We wish to clarify there is no additional parent information evening being held tonight at Armidale Secondary College, apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

Dear Parent/Carer A reminder to please complete the form that has been emailed out to all families via School Bytes - Intention to return to Ben Venue next year. If…

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A reminder that all students can wear mufti clothes tomorrow Friday 27 October to celebrate the end of NAIDOC Week. Students are invited to wear colours from the Aboriginal or…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

Please see attached flyer in regard to the School Bytes Parent App that is now live!

The Ben Venue student garden club are accepting donations of flower and vegetable seeds to be propagated in the school greenhouse this spring. Please leave all donations at the front…

All medications supplied for the Stage 3 Aussie bush camp excursion need to be collected from the office by Friday.

Buses are now expected to arrive at 6.20pm from the Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion.

Stage 3 have just left camp with an eta of 7pm. We will provide an updated arrival time when we are travelling through Uralla. Upon arrival of the buses at…

The Stage 3 excursion from Great Aussie Bush Camp will arrive in the Ben Venue Bus Bay on Rockvale Road at approximately 6:30pm tonight. Please keep this area clear for…

Stage 3 have arrived at camp, ready to have some lunch and commence their first activity.

Please find below notification of works to remove asbestos from the sub-floor cavity of one our our buildings on Saturday 26 August. This asbestos is rated as low risk and…

Please click the link below for important information regarding changes to vacation care, before and after school care. Ben Venue Public School - OSHC Communication for families

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Reminder that payment and consent is due by Wednesday 21 June, for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held at O'Connor Catholic College Friday 23 June 2023, please see a copy of the note attached. Preferred method of payment is via the school bytes parent portal link below. https://portal.schoolbytes.education/

Please see attached the program for the Athletics carnival to be held on Friday 23 June 2023.

Please click on the link to access the School Bytes portal to give permission and make payment for the years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23 June 2023.

Dear Parent/Carer Please complete the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre's assumption of risk, dietary and medical requirements form by clicking on the link below for Group 1 or Group 2. This…

Ben Venue is currently conducting a lockdown drill as part of required health and safety processes. Students will return to normal classes soon.

The P&C will be selling pasta bake and a selection of deserts from the canteen tomorrow. Pasta bake $1 Desert $1

Tickets for the Food Fair are now sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door.

We appreciate your patience while Ben Venue upgraded to a new finance system called School Bytes. The new system will streamline our processes, making life easier for families, reducing office administrative load and removing from teachers' mornings money related tasks that encroach on teaching and learning time. Please see the attached flyer for further information on how to setup your new parent portal.

Permission note attached for the First Nations Group performance (selected students)

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

Reminder that the permission note and money is due for the Junior and Senior Choir performing at the Eisteddfod this week. Please note it has been confirmed that the Junior Choir is performing at Lazenby Hall UNE and the Senior Choir is performing at NECOM, for further information please see note attached.

Ben Venue is about to upgrade to a new finance system, called School Bytes. The new system will streamline our processes, making life easier for families, reducing office administrative load and removing from teachers' mornings money related tasks that encroach on teaching and learning time. The move to the new system requires a changeover process, during which we will be unable to receive any payments. We ask that no online payments be made between now and 23 May, and no cash or EFTPOS payments be made between close of business Tuesday 16 May and Tuesday 23 May. Further information is available by clicking on the attached file.

Tickets for the P&C's Multicultural Street Food Fair are still available, but selling fast. Buy your tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Click here to book your spot…

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

The Ben Venue Cross Country carnival will be held tomorrow (April 27). All students Yrs 3-6 (and selected Yr 2 students) will be attending. Students may dress in their house…

The Ben Venue student garden club will be holding a plant and produce sale tomorrow (Thursday April 6) following the Easter hat parade and concluding at the end of recess.…

Ben Venue marchers are waiting for collection in Civic Park roughly opposite the Armidale City Band building.

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 1. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

Ben Venue is currently experiencing disruption to several of our phone lines and some incoming calls are being rejected. We are working to resolve the issue and thank you for…

Ben Venue PS is currently conducting a scheduled emergency evacuation drill. Emergency drills are a required activity as part of the school's health and safety management plan. A lock down…

Please see the attached information note that was handed out to all students this week in regard to infectious illnesses.

Tomorrow (Tuesday February 7) is the last day to return swimming carnival notes.

Students in years 3-6 (plus selected yr 2 students) please remember to return your swimming carnival notes to class teachers by this Tuesday.

Ben Venue Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 February Our annual school swimming carnival will be held next Thursday 9 February. Information notes about the carnival have been sent home with…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval (Weather permitting)

Students selected to play in the cricket match against Armidale City Public School tomorrow should meet Mr Cotter at Jack Vallance Oval by 9am tomorrow ready to warm up. All…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval (weather permitting). Students acting as reserve players are also welcome to attend.

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. Students acting as reserve players are also welcome to attend.

Cricket training continues tomorrow (Thursday March 7) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Please note that cricket trials/training will NOT be held tomorrow (Thurs Feb 29) due to Mr Cotter not being available to attend.

Cricket training and trials continue tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning at 8.40am on Bruce Browning Oval

Cricket trials continue tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Students wishing to try out for the Ben Venue cricket team in 2024 can attend the cricket trials tomorrow (Thursday February 8) on Bruce Browning Oval at 8.10am. There will…

The cricket match against Warialda WILL go ahead as planned today. Please meet at Warialda Public School by 9.30am this morning.

The Ben Venue cricket team play their next match tomorrow (Friday September 8) at Warialda Public School oval commencing at 10am. Players should meet Mr Cotter at the venue by…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Thursday September 7) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Tuesday September 5) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Monday August 28) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Cricket training continues tomorrow from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Tuesday August 22) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning oval.

Cricket training organised for this morning has been cancelled due to poor weather and wet grounds

Cricket training continues tomorrow (Friday August 18) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning oval (weather permitting).

Cricket training will recommence tomorrow (Tuesday August 15) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning oval.

Cricket training will recommence next Tuesday August 15 on Bruce Browning oval from 8.10am. Please note the next match will be in Warialda on Friday September 8.

Students selected to play the cricket match against Guyra Central School tomorrow (Tuesday May 9) should meet at the Guyra Central School oval by 9.30am ready to warm up. Please…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Monday May 8) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. Please return any outstanding notes for the match against Guyra Central School ASAP.

The Ben Venue cricket team will play their next match on Tuesday May 9 against Guyra Central School. The match will be played at Guyra on their school oval commencing…

The Ben Venue cricket team will play their next match next week on Tuesday May 9 against Guyra Central School (Venue yet to be determined). Notes with further information will…

Students selected to play the cricket match against Walcha Central School tomorrow (Monday May 1) need to meet at John Oxley fields by 9.30am ready to warm up. Players should…

Cricket Training continues tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. Please return any outstanding notes for the match against Walcha Central School on Monday.

Due to a clash with the North West rugby league trials on Wednesday April 26 we have had to move the planned cricket match against Walcha. The revised date is…

The postponed cricket match against Walcha Central School has been rescheduled to the first day (for students) of next term (Wednesday April 26). A new note will be sent home…

The planned cricket match against Walcha Central School today has been postponed due to ongoing rain and very wet playing fields. Students involved should attend school as normal. A new…

Students selected to play the cricket match against Walcha tomorrow (Wednesday March 29) are reminded to be at John Oxley fields by 9.30am ready to warm up. Players need to…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Tuesday March 21) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning (Tuesday March 14) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. This training is for all players selected in the train on squad. Please note the first…

Cricket training continues tomorrow morning from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. The first match in the knockout competition will be held in the coming weeks against Walcha Central School (date…

The final cricket team trials for 2023 will be held tomorrow Tuesday Feb 21 from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

The final cricket trials for the Ben Venue cricket team will be held on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21 commencing at 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval. A reminder will be sent on…

The Ben Venue cricket team trials continue tomorrow (Monday Feb 13) on Bruce Browning Oval from 8.10am.

The Ben Venue cricket team trials continue tomorrow morning (Weds Feb 8) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Ben Venue cricket team trials continue tomorrow (Tuesday Feb 7) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Mr Cotter will be conducting the first cricket trials for students interested in playing in the Ben Venue cricket team in 2023. The first trial will be run tomorrow (Monday…

A reminder that families of students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to view or participate in the distance run with students from 11:45 this Friday 10…

Kindergarten students are ask to bring in a small ‘fuzzy friend’ (teddy bear, soft toy, stuffie) to support their PDH learning in the URSTRONG program. Please ensure the ‘fuzzy friend’…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

Kinder families are invited to a sausage sizzle outside the Kinder classrooms from 5:30pm today (Thursday 29 February). This is an informal gathering and opportunity to meet other Kindergarten families.…

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

Kindergarten Thalgarrah Excursion – additional information Your child will be visiting Thalgarrah very soon to take part in the Teddy Bears Picnic program. On the day the students will be…

The K-2 Athletics Carnival will be held this Thursday, 12 October on Bruce Browning Oval from 9:45am-1:00pm. Parents/carers are welcome to attend. Students are asked to bring their school hat,…

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

Please click here to view information relating to upcoming Child Protection lessons in Kindergarten.

The Kindergarten and Stage 1 disco will be held from 5-6pm this Thursday. $5 entry includes a glow stick and assists to reduce excursion costs to families.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information on the upcoming 100 Days of Kindergarten celebration.

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

The K-2 disco scheduled for Thursday 15 June has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed. This is due to a number of factors, including an increase in…

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Please see the note attached from Kindergarten Teachers reminding students to bring in a small 'fuzzy friend' from home.

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

The P&C's welcome BBQ for Kinder families at 5:30pm will be held on the pebbled area near the Kinder classrooms.

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

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All students in the Opera House Choir are reminded to meet Mrs Porter and Mrs Howlett at the Armidale Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday 18 October, at 8am. Students are asked…

Students on the Opera House Excursion are expected to arrive at the Armidale Train Station at 5:35 pm as the train is currently running on time.

Opera House Choir students are reminded to be at the train station at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning.

There will be no band practice this week (Week 9). The band will meet for the final time this year on Monday 11 December. Band members are not required to…

All school band members are reminded to bring their instruments to school tomorrow, Monday 6 November, for their band rehearsal at lunchtime.

Please be advised that all performers involved in the ACOS Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday 9 Aug, will now need to meet at the new earlier time of 9am. Students need…

Parents/carers who have not yet provided permission for students to participate in the ACOS rehearsals and performances are asked to do so as soon as possible. Rehearsals at ASC begin…

Please note that the location for the planned PSSA rugby league trials tomorrow have been moved to John Oxley sportsground in Walcha. Trials will still be held fom 1-2.30pm. If…

The Ben Venue Field events carnival will be held at school this Wednesday June 14 for all students in Yrs 3-6. Students can wear sport uniform including house colours or…

Students attending the Zone Cross Country (this Friday) reminders: * Wear your colourful BVPS Friday shirt - so that you are easily identifiable at the end of your race *…

The Ben Venue Cross Country carnival scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday March 30) has been postponed due to ongoing rain and a very wet running track. All students will attend school…

The Ben Venue cricket team trials continue tomorrow morning (Weds Feb 8) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Ben Venue cricket team trials continue tomorrow (Tuesday Feb 7) from 8.10am on Bruce Browning Oval.

Mr Cotter will be conducting the first cricket trials for students interested in playing in the Ben Venue cricket team in 2023. The first trial will be run tomorrow (Monday…

A reminder that families of students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to view or participate in the distance run with students from 11:45 this Friday 10…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

A reminder that the below stages are scheduled for school photos tomorrow, please remember to wear full school uniform with a white shirt, please do not wear the Friday shirt.…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

A reminder for students in S1S and S1C regarding the Creative Arts Showcase. Students in S1S (Mrs Morse) should wear school uniform to the evening performance. Students in S1C (Miss…

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

The K-2 Athletics Carnival will be held this Thursday, 12 October on Bruce Browning Oval from 9:45am-1:00pm. Parents/carers are welcome to attend. Students are asked to bring their school hat,…

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

Due to staff illness and lack of available replacement teachers, the Stage 1 gymnastics excursion planned for tomorrow (8 Sept) has been postponed to next Friday, 15 September.

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

To make payments and provide permission for excursions and events, families need to create a School Bytes account. The first Stage 1 excursion using this new system is the gymnastics…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

The Kindergarten and Stage 1 disco will be held from 5-6pm this Thursday. $5 entry includes a glow stick and assists to reduce excursion costs to families.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

The K-2 disco scheduled for Thursday 15 June has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed. This is due to a number of factors, including an increase in…

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Please see the permission note attached that has been handed out to all students in Stage 1 today for the Thalgarrah excursion.

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…

A reminder that families of students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 are invited to view or participate in the distance run with students from 11:45 this Friday 10…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

All K-2 students will participate in a distance run (junior version of our cross country) on school grounds on Friday 10 May, 11:45-1:00. Kinder students will complete a few laps…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

A reminder that the below stages are scheduled for school photos tomorrow, please remember to wear full school uniform with a white shirt, please do not wear the Friday shirt.…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

BVPS will be holding a Running Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:40am on Bruce Browning Oval, in preparation for the cross country carnival which will be held at the end…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Our annual Ben Venue swimming carnival will be held next Tuesday 13 February. Year 2 students who turn 8 years of age this year and can swim 50m confidently using…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

A reminder for students in S1S and S1C regarding the Creative Arts Showcase. Students in S1S (Mrs Morse) should wear school uniform to the evening performance. Students in S1C (Miss…

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

The K-2 Athletics Carnival will be held this Thursday, 12 October on Bruce Browning Oval from 9:45am-1:00pm. Parents/carers are welcome to attend. Students are asked to bring their school hat,…

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

Due to staff illness and lack of available replacement teachers, the Stage 1 gymnastics excursion planned for tomorrow (8 Sept) has been postponed to next Friday, 15 September.

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

To make payments and provide permission for excursions and events, families need to create a School Bytes account. The first Stage 1 excursion using this new system is the gymnastics…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

The Kindergarten and Stage 1 disco will be held from 5-6pm this Thursday. $5 entry includes a glow stick and assists to reduce excursion costs to families.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The athletics track events that were scheduled for today will now be held on Wednesday 28 June. This message is for Stage 2 and 3, and selected students in Year…

Due to the possibility of rain and predicted wind gusts of up to 56km/h, today's athletics track events have been postponed. A new date will be provided via School Stream…

A reminder that students in Stage 2 and 3 (and selected Year 2 students) will attend the athletics track events carnival at O'Connor Catholic College this Friday. All permission notes…

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

The K-2 disco scheduled for Thursday 15 June has been postponed to a date yet to be confirmed. This is due to a number of factors, including an increase in…

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Please see the permission note attached that has been handed out to all students in Stage 1 today for the Thalgarrah excursion.

Reminder that following postponement last term due to wet weather, the cross country will be held this Thursday 27 April. This message is for Years 3-6 and participating Year 2…

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please click the link below to view the order of events for next week's cross country carnival. 2023 Order of Events.docx

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Please see attached the Cross Country note that has been distributed to students at school this week. Our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Bellevue Oval on Thursday 30 March 2023, for all Year 3-6 students. Any students in Year 2 who are currently 8 years of age or are turning 8 during 2023 are eligible to compete in this event.

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

A reminder that all Stage 2 and 3 students and participating Year 2 students must return swimming carnival notes by today. Due to the organisational requirements of the day, notes…

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

A reminder that the below stages are scheduled for school photos tomorrow, please remember to wear full school uniform with a white shirt, please do not wear the Friday shirt.…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

Families are reminded that the Stage 2 Harmony Afternoon BBQ is on this Thursday 21 March from 4:30-6:00 pm at the school hall COLA. A BBQ is being provided free…

BVPS will be holding a Running Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:40am on Bruce Browning Oval, in preparation for the cross country carnival which will be held at the end…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

For students attending the Stage 2 Football Gala day please see attached information for the day.

A permission note has been emailed via School Bytes for selected students to attend the Football gala day. Please complete the online consent form for this activity to indicate whether…

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students should not be…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS Library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students must wear full…

Please be advised that all performers involved in the ACOS Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday 9 Aug, will now need to meet at the new earlier time of 9am. Students need…

Parents/carers who have not yet provided permission for students to participate in the ACOS rehearsals and performances are asked to do so as soon as possible. Rehearsals at ASC begin…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

Please click here to view a note relating to Child Protection Education in Stage 2.

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Students on the Coffs Harbour excursion departed Coffs Harbour at 1:20 pm. ETA in Armidale is 4:15 pm.

All medication belonging to students in Group 1, that was not collected yesterday afternoon, can be collected from the office today.

Coaches transporting Group 1 students from the Stage 2 camp are expected to arrive at the school bus bay at 4:00pm. Please do not park in the bus bay.

Stage 2, group 1 are on their way home from Coffs Harbour. We have spoken to a staff member on the bus and they will advise the office as they…

Students were informed today that any medication required for the Coffs Harbour excursion should be brought into school tomorrow. PLEASE DISREGARD THIS REQUEST. Medication should be handed to a teacher…

Please see attached the Stage 2 Camp Packing List. Should you need to contact the school while your child is on camp, please call the school office during school hours on 6772 4263 or the school mobile after hours on 0436 383 871.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

A reminder that the next instalment is now due for Stage 2 Coffs Coast Adventure Centre and Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp excursions. Please click on the link to make a payment through your School Bytes parent portal account or alternatively payment can be made via the front office. If you have already made payment please disregard this notification.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The athletics track events that were scheduled for today will now be held on Wednesday 28 June. This message is for Stage 2 and 3, and selected students in Year…

Due to the possibility of rain and predicted wind gusts of up to 56km/h, today's athletics track events have been postponed. A new date will be provided via School Stream…

A reminder that students in Stage 2 and 3 (and selected Year 2 students) will attend the athletics track events carnival at O'Connor Catholic College this Friday. All permission notes…

There are still some families that need to give consent and pay for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held this Friday 23 June 2023. To give consent you will need to click on the activities tab. To pay click on the statement of account tab. Please click on the link to login or create a new account in School Bytes. Families that have not completed this by the end of today will receive a follow up phone call tomorrow for support in accessing School Bytes.

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

Reminder that payment and consent is due by Wednesday 21 June, for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held at O'Connor Catholic College Friday 23 June 2023, please see a copy of the note attached. Preferred method of payment is via the school bytes parent portal link below. https://portal.schoolbytes.education/

Please see attached the program for the Athletics carnival to be held on Friday 23 June 2023.

Please click on the link to access the School Bytes portal to give permission and make payment for the years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23 June 2023.

Dear Parent/Carer Please complete the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre's assumption of risk, dietary and medical requirements form by clicking on the link below for Group 1 or Group 2. This…

Dear Parent/Carer, If you have not completed the e-waiver for your child to attend the Treetops Adventure Centre please see below and complete as soon as possible. All participants are…

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Deposit is due this Friday 24 May 2023 for the Stage 2 excursion to Coffs Harbour.

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

Please see permission note attached for S2Y and S3H Eisteddfod performance.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Please see attached the permission note for the Stage 2 - Coffs Harbour Excursion, this note has been handed out to students today.

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Reminder the expression of interest for the Stage 2 camp is due tomorrow Wednesday 3 May 2023 so costs can be finalised. No payment required with this expression of interest.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Please see attached a copy of the Expression of Interest for the Stage 2 Camp that has been handed out to students today.

Reminder that following postponement last term due to wet weather, the cross country will be held this Thursday 27 April. This message is for Years 3-6 and participating Year 2…

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please click the link below to view the order of events for next week's cross country carnival. 2023 Order of Events.docx

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Please see attached the Cross Country note that has been distributed to students at school this week. Our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Bellevue Oval on Thursday 30 March 2023, for all Year 3-6 students. Any students in Year 2 who are currently 8 years of age or are turning 8 during 2023 are eligible to compete in this event.

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Please see the attached flyer relating to a free after-school football program commencing this Wednesday. Note that it is the responsibility of parents/carers to arrange transport to and from this…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

A reminder that all Stage 2 and 3 students and participating Year 2 students must return swimming carnival notes by today. Due to the organisational requirements of the day, notes…

Ben Venue Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 February Our annual school swimming carnival will be held next Thursday 9 February. Information notes about the carnival have been sent home with all primary students, please also see permission note attached. All students must return this note by next Tuesday 7 February indicating if they will attend the carnival or remain at school. Year 2 students who turn 8 years of age this year and can swim 50m confidently can also attend the carnival. If you would like your Year 2 child to attend, permission notes are available from the front office. Please complete these and return them to the office.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

A reminder that the below stages are scheduled for school photos tomorrow, please remember to wear full school uniform with a white shirt, please do not wear the Friday shirt.…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

Families are reminded that the Stage 2 Harmony Afternoon BBQ is on this Thursday 21 March from 4:30-6:00 pm at the school hall COLA. A BBQ is being provided free…

BVPS will be holding a Running Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:40am on Bruce Browning Oval, in preparation for the cross country carnival which will be held at the end…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

For students attending the Stage 2 Football Gala day please see attached information for the day.

A permission note has been emailed via School Bytes for selected students to attend the Football gala day. Please complete the online consent form for this activity to indicate whether…

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students should not be…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS Library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students must wear full…

Please be advised that all performers involved in the ACOS Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday 9 Aug, will now need to meet at the new earlier time of 9am. Students need…

Parents/carers who have not yet provided permission for students to participate in the ACOS rehearsals and performances are asked to do so as soon as possible. Rehearsals at ASC begin…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

Please click here to view a note relating to Child Protection Education in Stage 2.

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Students on the Coffs Harbour excursion departed Coffs Harbour at 1:20 pm. ETA in Armidale is 4:15 pm.

All medication belonging to students in Group 1, that was not collected yesterday afternoon, can be collected from the office today.

Coaches transporting Group 1 students from the Stage 2 camp are expected to arrive at the school bus bay at 4:00pm. Please do not park in the bus bay.

Stage 2, group 1 are on their way home from Coffs Harbour. We have spoken to a staff member on the bus and they will advise the office as they…

Students were informed today that any medication required for the Coffs Harbour excursion should be brought into school tomorrow. PLEASE DISREGARD THIS REQUEST. Medication should be handed to a teacher…

Please see attached the Stage 2 Camp Packing List. Should you need to contact the school while your child is on camp, please call the school office during school hours on 6772 4263 or the school mobile after hours on 0436 383 871.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

A reminder that the next instalment is now due for Stage 2 Coffs Coast Adventure Centre and Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp excursions. Please click on the link to make a payment through your School Bytes parent portal account or alternatively payment can be made via the front office. If you have already made payment please disregard this notification.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The athletics track events that were scheduled for today will now be held on Wednesday 28 June. This message is for Stage 2 and 3, and selected students in Year…

Due to the possibility of rain and predicted wind gusts of up to 56km/h, today's athletics track events have been postponed. A new date will be provided via School Stream…

A reminder that students in Stage 2 and 3 (and selected Year 2 students) will attend the athletics track events carnival at O'Connor Catholic College this Friday. All permission notes…

There are still some families that need to give consent and pay for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held this Friday 23 June 2023. To give consent you will need to click on the activities tab. To pay click on the statement of account tab. Please click on the link to login or create a new account in School Bytes. Families that have not completed this by the end of today will receive a follow up phone call tomorrow for support in accessing School Bytes.

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

Reminder that payment and consent is due by Wednesday 21 June, for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held at O'Connor Catholic College Friday 23 June 2023, please see a copy of the note attached. Preferred method of payment is via the school bytes parent portal link below. https://portal.schoolbytes.education/

Please see attached the program for the Athletics carnival to be held on Friday 23 June 2023.

Please click on the link to access the School Bytes portal to give permission and make payment for the years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23 June 2023.

Dear Parent/Carer Please complete the Coffs Coast Adventure Centre's assumption of risk, dietary and medical requirements form by clicking on the link below for Group 1 or Group 2. This…

Dear Parent/Carer, If you have not completed the e-waiver for your child to attend the Treetops Adventure Centre please see below and complete as soon as possible. All participants are…

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Deposit is due this Friday 24 May 2023 for the Stage 2 excursion to Coffs Harbour.

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

Please see permission note attached for S2Y and S3H Eisteddfod performance.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Applications for opportunity class placement in Year 5, 2024 close tomorrow, Monday 15 May 2023.

Please see attached the permission note for the Stage 2 - Coffs Harbour Excursion, this note has been handed out to students today.

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Reminder the expression of interest for the Stage 2 camp is due tomorrow Wednesday 3 May 2023 so costs can be finalised. No payment required with this expression of interest.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Please see attached a copy of the Expression of Interest for the Stage 2 Camp that has been handed out to students today.

Reminder that following postponement last term due to wet weather, the cross country will be held this Thursday 27 April. This message is for Years 3-6 and participating Year 2…

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please click the link below to view the order of events for next week's cross country carnival. 2023 Order of Events.docx

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Please see attached the Cross Country note that has been distributed to students at school this week. Our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Bellevue Oval on Thursday 30 March 2023, for all Year 3-6 students. Any students in Year 2 who are currently 8 years of age or are turning 8 during 2023 are eligible to compete in this event.

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Please see the attached flyer relating to a free after-school football program commencing this Wednesday. Note that it is the responsibility of parents/carers to arrange transport to and from this…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

A reminder that all Stage 2 and 3 students and participating Year 2 students must return swimming carnival notes by today. Due to the organisational requirements of the day, notes…

Ben Venue Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 February Our annual school swimming carnival will be held next Thursday 9 February. Information notes about the carnival have been sent home with all primary students, please also see permission note attached. All students must return this note by next Tuesday 7 February indicating if they will attend the carnival or remain at school. Year 2 students who turn 8 years of age this year and can swim 50m confidently can also attend the carnival. If you would like your Year 2 child to attend, permission notes are available from the front office. Please complete these and return them to the office.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

BVPS will be holding a Running Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:40am on Bruce Browning Oval, in preparation for the cross country carnival which will be held at the end…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

If you received an email this afternoon regarding intention to return to Ben Venue in 2024, please disregard it. There is an error in the form and data will not…

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

Further information has been emailed via school bytes to Year 5 parents. If you are having trouble logging in to School Bytes please contact our school office on 02 6772…

Opera House Choir students are reminded to be at the train station at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning.

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

Please see attached the Great Aussie Bush Camp final information note, a copy was sent home with students last week.

Students in Year 6 will be attending a transition day at Armidale Secondary College on Tuesday 22 August. This excursion is for all Year 6 students, regardless of whether or…

A reminder that the Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Medical Information Form was due on the 14 August, please complete this form as soon as possible if you have…

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students should not be…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS Library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students must wear full…

Please be advised that all performers involved in the ACOS Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday 9 Aug, will now need to meet at the new earlier time of 9am. Students need…

Parents/carers who have not yet provided permission for students to participate in the ACOS rehearsals and performances are asked to do so as soon as possible. Rehearsals at ASC begin…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

A reminder that the next instalment is now due for Stage 2 Coffs Coast Adventure Centre and Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp excursions. Please click on the link to make a payment through your School Bytes parent portal account or alternatively payment can be made via the front office. If you have already made payment please disregard this notification.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The athletics track events that were scheduled for today will now be held on Wednesday 28 June. This message is for Stage 2 and 3, and selected students in Year…

Due to the possibility of rain and predicted wind gusts of up to 56km/h, today's athletics track events have been postponed. A new date will be provided via School Stream…

A reminder that students in Stage 2 and 3 (and selected Year 2 students) will attend the athletics track events carnival at O'Connor Catholic College this Friday. All permission notes…

There are still some families that need to give consent and pay for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held this Friday 23 June 2023. To give consent you will need to click on the activities tab. To pay click on the statement of account tab. Please click on the link to login or create a new account in School Bytes. Families that have not completed this by the end of today will receive a follow up phone call tomorrow for support in accessing School Bytes.

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

Reminder that payment and consent is due by Wednesday 21 June, for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held at O'Connor Catholic College Friday 23 June 2023, please see a copy of the note attached. Preferred method of payment is via the school bytes parent portal link below. https://portal.schoolbytes.education/

Please see attached the program for the Athletics carnival to be held on Friday 23 June 2023.

Please click on the link to access the School Bytes portal to give permission and make payment for the years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23 June 2023.

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Numbers of students attending the Great Aussie Bush Camp have now been finalised. For families paying in installments, the second second payment of $100 is due on Monday 15 May.…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

Please see permission note attached for S2Y and S3H Eisteddfod performance.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Armidale Secondary College STEM Day on Thursday 25 May for Stage 3 students, permission note attached. Please note that Stage 3 Senior Choir students will not be attending this excursion as they will be performing at the Eisteddfod on this day.

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Reminder that following postponement last term due to wet weather, the cross country will be held this Thursday 27 April. This message is for Years 3-6 and participating Year 2…

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Reminder: If your child is interested in attending the Stage 3 Major Excursion to The Great Aussie Bush Camp, please return the attached permission note with a non-refundable deposit of $100 by Monday 3 April 2023.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please click the link below to view the order of events for next week's cross country carnival. 2023 Order of Events.docx

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Please see attached a permission note for the Stage 3 excursion to The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a note has also been handed out today to students.

Please see attached the Cross Country note that has been distributed to students at school this week. Our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Bellevue Oval on Thursday 30 March 2023, for all Year 3-6 students. Any students in Year 2 who are currently 8 years of age or are turning 8 during 2023 are eligible to compete in this event.

Reminder that S3C attend Thalgarrah tomorrow (Monday March 6)

A reminder that permission notes for the Science and Engineering Discovery Day, including the media consent form and money, are due tomorrow Friday 3 March. Students who are involved in…

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Please see the attached flyer relating to a free after-school football program commencing this Wednesday. Note that it is the responsibility of parents/carers to arrange transport to and from this…

From this Thursday 16 February until 30 June 2023, Ben Venue PS will be able to accept Back to School vouchers as payment on excursions. We recommend only using vouchers…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

A reminder that all Stage 2 and 3 students and participating Year 2 students must return swimming carnival notes by today. Due to the organisational requirements of the day, notes…

Ben Venue Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 February Our annual school swimming carnival will be held next Thursday 9 February. Information notes about the carnival have been sent home with all primary students, please also see permission note attached. All students must return this note by next Tuesday 7 February indicating if they will attend the carnival or remain at school. Year 2 students who turn 8 years of age this year and can swim 50m confidently can also attend the carnival. If you would like your Year 2 child to attend, permission notes are available from the front office. Please complete these and return them to the office.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…

We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

Students are invited to participate in the ANZAC march and attend the main ANZAC memorial service on Thursday 25 April. Primary schools are forming up in East End Mall, Beardy…

This year, in lieu of the Multicultural Food Fair, which will now occur every second year, we hope to begin creating and developing a cookbook. The cookbook will showcase the…

Ben Venue students are invited to march as part of the Armidale Community of Schools ‘walking float’ in the Armidale Autumn Festival parade, on Saturday 6 April. Dress is regular…

BVPS will be holding a Running Club on Wednesday mornings from 8:40am on Bruce Browning Oval, in preparation for the cross country carnival which will be held at the end…

Please see the information below from the Armidale Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Panel Letter for Aboriginal Parents Carers 2024 Membership form

The Ben Venue Parents and Citizens Association AGM will be help at Ben Venue on Wednesday 6 March from 6:30pm. New members are welcome.

A small number of scabies cases have been reported to the school. These have been in Kindergarten, Stage 1 and Stage 2. Please be vigilant for signs of this highly…

Term 1 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews Stages 1, 2 and 3 Dear Parent/Carer Parent-student-teacher interviews will be held from Monday 26 February to Friday 8 March for students in Stage 1, 2…

Welcome back! We look forward to students returning tomorrow for the start of the 2024 school year. Procedures for students on Thursday morning: Upon arrival at school, returning students are…

We have now sold out of our mango trays. Thank you to everyone for your support of our P&C fundraiser. Wishing you all a happy holiday and all the best…

There are still some mango trays available to purchase today for $25. Perfect for those of you who missed out in the first round of orders or who would like…

Thank you to everyone for supporting our SRC's fundraiser today. We raised $723 for The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal. We wish our graduating students all the very best for…

We have received confirmation of our mango delivery. The boxes of mangoes will be available for collection next Wednesday 20 December from 10:00am - 11:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm. We…

The SRC will be holding a fundraiser next Friday 15 December, the last day of school. All funds raised will be donated to The Smith Family Share Christmas Appeal to…

By overwhelming majority, the mango orders will be going ahead and shall be delivered in the week commencing Monday 18 December. Please keep an eye on your emails for collection…

Last night we received the news that the North QLD Mango Farm is unable to deliver mango trays until the week commencing Monday 18 December 2023. The P & C…

The delivery of mangoes for the P&C drive have not yet arrived. They are now due to arrive next week. An update will be provided in the coming days.

Ben Venue PS is seeking feedback from families to help us evaluate our performance and identify areas for further improvement. We ask that you take five minutes to complete a…

Our Creative Arts Showcase has finished earlier than expected. K-2 students are ready to be collected from the music room. 3-6 students can be collected from the library. Thank you

Scholastic Book Club orders close this Friday 1 December. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

We wish to clarify there is no additional parent information evening being held tonight at Armidale Secondary College, apologies for any confusion this may have caused.

Please find below a letter relating to planned removal of trees in the pebbled area. Tree removal letter to community

Dear families I write to inform you that next week, works to repair and prevent further damage to the Pebblecrete and bitumen play area will commence. Access to the seating…

Dear Year 6 Students and Parents We are starting to organise our Farewell for the 2023 Year 6 students and would appreciate some help. We have photos of the students…

A reminder that the Year 6 into Year 7 parent information evening and BBQ for Armidale Secondary College is being held this afternoon at 4:30pm. Entry to Armidale Secondary College…

Today, students received a new Scholastic Book Club catalogue. Should you wish to order books for your child, you will need to order online via the Scholastic Australia LOOP website.…

Orders for the P&C Mango Fundraiser close today, Sunday 29 October. Don't miss out! Order your box now at https://forms.gle/ZkrWf1oe9zUZ1ruE8 The 4.5kg boxes are $25 each and include 12-18 mangoes,…

Dear Parent/Carer Orders are closing tomorrow for the Year 6 signature bears and soccer balls. If you would like to order an item please click here to login to the…

Please be aware that a confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported in Stage 3. We ask that you monitor your child or children for symptoms and follow the exclusion…

Opera House Choir students are reminded to be at the train station at 8:00 AM tomorrow morning.

A reminder that students can attend school with crazy hair styles tomorrow, for a gold coin donation in support of the Opera House Choir excursion. Coins should be given to…

Please see attached the Great Aussie Bush Camp final information note, a copy was sent home with students last week.

Students in Year 6 will be attending a transition day at Armidale Secondary College on Tuesday 22 August. This excursion is for all Year 6 students, regardless of whether or…

A reminder that the Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Medical Information Form was due on the 14 August, please complete this form as soon as possible if you have…

In support of the amazing Matlidas, students are invited to wear green and gold mufti this Wednesday - the day of the semi-final between Australia and England. No money required.…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students should not be…

All students who are performing in An Evening with ACOS on Thursday 10 August are asked to meet at the BVPS Library at 5pm tomorrow afternoon. Students must wear full…

Please be advised that all performers involved in the ACOS Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, Wednesday 9 Aug, will now need to meet at the new earlier time of 9am. Students need…

Parents/carers who have not yet provided permission for students to participate in the ACOS rehearsals and performances are asked to do so as soon as possible. Rehearsals at ASC begin…

Book Week is coming up in Week 6. Make sure you check next week's newsletter for information about our book fair and start thinking about your costumes for the book…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

Families of students in Years 1-6 are invited to visit their child's classroom this week. Students will lead discussions about their learning and families are welcome to stay for morning…

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue's involvement…

Please click here for information from PCYC on the before and after school care service commencing at Ben Venue from Monday.

A reminder that the next instalment is now due for Stage 2 Coffs Coast Adventure Centre and Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp excursions. Please click on the link to make a payment through your School Bytes parent portal account or alternatively payment can be made via the front office. If you have already made payment please disregard this notification.

An Evening with ACOS is a biennial event, celebrating creative and performing arts in the Armidale Community of Schools. All Armidale public schools are represented. This year, Ben Venue involvement…

The athletics track events that were scheduled for today will now be held on Wednesday 28 June. This message is for Stage 2 and 3, and selected students in Year…

Due to the possibility of rain and predicted wind gusts of up to 56km/h, today's athletics track events have been postponed. A new date will be provided via School Stream…

A reminder that students in Stage 2 and 3 (and selected Year 2 students) will attend the athletics track events carnival at O'Connor Catholic College this Friday. All permission notes…

There are still some families that need to give consent and pay for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held this Friday 23 June 2023. To give consent you will need to click on the activities tab. To pay click on the statement of account tab. Please click on the link to login or create a new account in School Bytes. Families that have not completed this by the end of today will receive a follow up phone call tomorrow for support in accessing School Bytes.

The P&C will be selling $2 cheese toasties at lunchtime on Friday 30 June. Previously we indicated that ordering and payment would be via School Bytes; however, it has been…

This is a reminder that the Stage 2 disco will be held tonight from 6:00pm - 7:30pm Stage 3 disco tonight from 7:00pm - 8:30pm Payment of $10 cash for…

Please find attached flyer for the Year 6 into 7 ASC family open evening on Wednesday 14 June. Year 6 into 7 ASC Family Open Evening

Reminder that payment and consent is due by Wednesday 21 June, for the 3-6 Athletics carnival being held at O'Connor Catholic College Friday 23 June 2023, please see a copy of the note attached. Preferred method of payment is via the school bytes parent portal link below. https://portal.schoolbytes.education/

Please see attached the program for the Athletics carnival to be held on Friday 23 June 2023.

Please click on the link to access the School Bytes portal to give permission and make payment for the years 3-6 Athletics Carnival Friday 23 June 2023.

Please find linked below a packing list to assist with preparations for tomorrow. The bus will depart Ben Venue PS at 9:15 AM. What to bring

Over the past few days, we have experienced a slight spike in COVID-19 cases at Ben Venue, with a moderate increase in reported student cases and four staff testing positive…

Numbers of students attending the Great Aussie Bush Camp have now been finalised. For families paying in installments, the second second payment of $100 is due on Monday 15 May.…

Tomorrow morning, K-2 and 3-6 students will be participating in a cancer education program in the form of a fun and interactive puppet show. The program has been developed in…

Families of students in the Leadership Team should have received an email link to School Bytes permission and payment for the upcoming leadership camp at Thalgarrah. Please ensure this is…

Please note the following permission note and payment is due this Wednesday 24 June 2023.

Please see permission note attached for S2Y and S3H Eisteddfod performance.

A reminder that the P&C will be selling cheese toasties for $1 from the canteen at lunch today, as advertised in Monday's newsletter.

Today, Monday 15 May, is the last day for submitting online LOOP orders for Scholastic Book Club. If you order after today, you will be presented with a home delivery…

Armidale Secondary College STEM Day on Thursday 25 May for Stage 3 students, permission note attached. Please note that Stage 3 Senior Choir students will not be attending this excursion as they will be performing at the Eisteddfod on this day.

Pizza orders and payment are due this Wednesday K-2 Pizza Day Thursday 3-6 Pizza Day Please remember to place the correct money in a paper bag and attach the order form to the outside of the bag.

Tenders for the kiln have now closed. The successful tenderer will be notified on Monday.

Please click here to access a copy of the Mother's Day stall note distributed today.

Reminder that following postponement last term due to wet weather, the cross country will be held this Thursday 27 April. This message is for Years 3-6 and participating Year 2…

Schools are invited to participate in the ANZAC Day march on Tuesday 25 April from 10:30 am, and commemoration service from 11:00 am. Attendance by members of the Year 6…

A reminder that the P&C will be selling hot cross buns after the hat parade on the pebbled area today. 1 for $2 3 for $5

As students will not be at school on Friday, Pearl Perch orders will be available on Thursday this week.

Tomorrow - Wednesday 5 April is the LAST day for students to order the Year 6 polo shirt. Late orders cannot be accepted, please see order form attached.

Reminder: If your child is interested in attending the Stage 3 Major Excursion to The Great Aussie Bush Camp, please return the attached permission note with a non-refundable deposit of $100 by Monday 3 April 2023.

Further to last weekend's message, please see the following updated information regarding the Autumn Festival. Students are to meet in Central Park opposite Smith House between 12:00 and 12.15 pm.…

A reminder that the smoking ceremony to officially open our Yarning Circle will be held at 4:00 pm this afternoon.

Reminder that school photos will be taken on Monday and Tuesday this week.

Students are invited to participate in the Autumn Festival march in Armidale on Saturday 1 April. Armidale public schools will this year be marching as a Community of Schools. Ben…

Please be reminded that to enrol your child in Year 7 for 2024, you will need to complete an Expression of Interest for Year 6 to Year 7 transition by…

This Friday 24 March, we will be holding a Colours for the Kids fundraiser for Ronald MacDonald House Charities. This is an SRC initiative to support a charity that has…

Please click the link below to view the order of events for next week's cross country carnival. 2023 Order of Events.docx

Please note, the correct web address to order bulbs in support of the P&C's Bulb Fundraiser is www.bulbfundraiser.com.au/benvenps.

Dear parents/carers of Year 6 students To enrol your child in Year 7 for 2024, you will need to complete an Expression of Interest for Year 6 to Year 7…

Please see attached a permission note for the Stage 3 excursion to The Great Aussie Bush Camp, a note has also been handed out today to students.

The train passed through Uralla at 5:36 and is estimated to arrive in Armidale at 5:50-5:55pm.

The train is running behind time and departed Tamworth at 4:07pm. A further notice will be posted as we pass Uralla.

Students on the leaders' excursion are on the train back to Armidale.

Please see attached the Cross Country note that has been distributed to students at school this week. Our Cross Country Carnival will be held at Bellevue Oval on Thursday 30 March 2023, for all Year 3-6 students. Any students in Year 2 who are currently 8 years of age or are turning 8 during 2023 are eligible to compete in this event.

Leaders attended the conference today, then finished the day with a walk on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Year 6 Leaders on the excursion have safely arrived in Sydney, eaten dinner and will shortly take a stroll around Circular Quay.

Reminder that S3C attend Thalgarrah tomorrow (Monday March 6)

A reminder that permission notes for the Science and Engineering Discovery Day, including the media consent form and money, are due tomorrow Friday 3 March. Students who are involved in…

Bookings for the Kindergarten Parent-Teacher Interviews and Stages 1, 2 and 3 Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews will close today at 8pm. Please book your interview using the online service School Interviews by…

Please see the attached flyer relating to a free after-school football program commencing this Wednesday. Note that it is the responsibility of parents/carers to arrange transport to and from this…

From this Thursday 16 February until 30 June 2023, Ben Venue PS will be able to accept Back to School vouchers as payment on excursions. We recommend only using vouchers…

Bookings are now open for our Parent-Student-Teacher Interviews which will be held from Monday 20 February to Friday 3 March for students in Stages 1, 2 and 3. Parent-Teacher Interviews…

The P&C AGM will be held in the Ben Venue library at 6:30pm on Wednesday 15 February. All welcome.

A reminder that all Stage 2 and 3 students and participating Year 2 students must return swimming carnival notes by today. Due to the organisational requirements of the day, notes…

Ben Venue Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 February Our annual school swimming carnival will be held next Thursday 9 February. Information notes about the carnival have been sent home with all primary students, please also see permission note attached. All students must return this note by next Tuesday 7 February indicating if they will attend the carnival or remain at school. Year 2 students who turn 8 years of age this year and can swim 50m confidently can also attend the carnival. If you would like your Year 2 child to attend, permission notes are available from the front office. Please complete these and return them to the office.

We look forward to seeking students return tomorrow. Procedures for students on Tuesday morning Upon arrival at school, returning students should place their bag at their 2022 classroom. At the…

The equipment lists did not attach to our earlier post. Please find them attached here. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 31 January. Now is…

We hope students are enjoying their break. Don't forget that school students are eligible for $150 in Back to School vouchers via the Service NSW app.

Hi School Stream users. We have updated our notification categories for the new year. Please remember that you can customise your notifications by choosing which year levels apply to your…