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Bayswater South Primary School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 338
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Located in Bayswater, Bayswater South Primary School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Australian Curriculum. The school runs a bilingual English/German program with a 50/50 CLIL model for mathematics, and Positive Education supports student wellbeing. German heritage is central to the school's identity, reflecting Bayswater's historical German culture and language in daily learning and events such as German Week. The Sebald Centre houses senior year classrooms, a middle year room, a media area and a kitchen, while a separate block provides additional middle-year spaces; a Foundation and Administration area contains five classrooms; the junior block includes six classrooms, a library, art/craft space and a canteen. On the grounds, a large playing field, playgrounds, a basketball court and an amphitheatre support outdoor activity. Extra features include a Student Representative Council, Volunteer Program, Parent German classes, Café Klatsch and Out of Hours School Care.

Enfield Drive, Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

The Essentials

Bayswater South Primary School has 338 pupils, instruction in English, German.

Location
Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. Address: Enfield Dr, Bayswater VIC 3153.

Stages
Prep–Year 6

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uniform is compulsory. Uniforms include winter, summer and sport variants; new uniforms can be purchased from Beleza in Boronia, and the uniform colours are royal blue with gold trim.

Food Options
Café Klatsch provides drinks and snacks after school (3.45pm–4.45pm). It offers free beverages and snacks such as water, cordial, popcorn and other simple snacks.

House System
The school has a house system with four houses. Four school captains lead the school, and there are eight house captains (two per house), plus an SRC member from every class from Year 1 to Year 6.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a public primary school. It is governed by a School Council. All funds come from the Victorian Department of Education, or are raised by the school.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee is charged for enrolment.

Tuition fees / compulsory tuition
- There are no compulsory tuition fees for standard instruction; the school provides free instruction under the Victorian curriculum and does not charge mandatory tuition by year level or term. Voluntary parent contributions are requested (see below).

Voluntary parent contributions (annual)
- Curriculum contributions (per student, annual): AUD 110.
- Other contributions (per student, annual): AUD 120.
- Total voluntary contributions requested (per student, annual): AUD 230.
- Suggested tax-deductible family donations (building fund and library fund): AUD 40 each (AUD 40 building fund; AUD 40 library fund).

Fees and costs by year group (stationery / recommended order-pack totals)
- Prep (stationery pack total): AUD 57.05.
- Year 1 (stationery pack total): AUD 97.95.
- Year 2 (stationery pack total): AUD 95.55.
- Year 3 (stationery pack total): AUD 61.40.
- Year 4 (stationery pack total): AUD 55.45.
- Year 5 (stationery pack total): AUD 73.65.
- Year 6 (stationery pack total): AUD 72.95.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Parent contributions and optional donations are requested on an annual basis rather than as compulsory per-term tuition. Payment can be made electronically via the school's parent portal (Sentral) or by BPAY, Direct Debit, EFTPOS or cash at the school office; individual payment plans are available and families can obtain unique BPAY or Direct Debit reference numbers from the school office.
- Extra-curricular activities and some optional items are charged on a user-pays basis when offered; families will be notified of those costs when the activities are scheduled.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Uniform: school uniform is compulsory. New uniform items are available from the named uniform supplier (Beleza, Boronia) and second-hand uniform sales are run by the Parents' Club; specific uniform item prices are set by the supplier or the second-hand stall.
- Camps, excursions and some extra-curricular programs are user‑pays where applicable; eligible families may access the Victorian Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF). Stationery packs are charged separately (see per-year totals above).

Refund information
- Refunds for parent payments or purchases are considered on a case-by-case basis at the school's discretion; refunds will be provided where the school deems this reasonable and fair, taking into account whether costs have already been incurred and relevant Department of Education guidance.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: Sentral (parent portal), BPAY, Direct Debit (contact the office for reference numbers), EFTPOS at the school office, and cash at the school office. Centrepay and individual payment plans are also available to support families in financial difficulty.

Financial support and concessions
- The school participates in financial support arrangements including State Schools Relief for eligible families, the Parents' Club second‑hand uniform stall, Centrepay, individual payment plans and facilitation of access to the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) for eligible families.
Academics

Bayswater South Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school teaches a bilingual English/German program and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), with Positive Education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports social and emotional learning through Positive Education, focusing on wellbeing and belonging. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is part of the curriculum, fostering inquiry and collaboration. Student voice is valued, with leadership roles available from Year 1 to Year 6. The school aims for students to be happy, connected and understand themselves and others. The bilingual English/German context provides opportunities for social interaction across languages within the learning community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support Services at Bayswater South Primary School include an Educational Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Kids Hope Mentors and a Chaplain. The Boost Program provides a comprehensive support and extension program in Reading, Writing, Spelling, Speaking and Listening, Mathematics and German as an Additional Language. The school believes the social and emotional development of each child is a cornerstone to their academic success. Student Support Services aid students who may be facing a range of barriers to learning through strategies and specialised support at individual, group, and school levels. Access to a large range of other health- and educational professionals is available.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction and is taught under the Victorian Curriculum. The English curriculum aims to develop listening, reading, viewing, speaking, writing, and literacy across contexts. There are four to five hours of Reading and four to five hours of Writing per week. Intervention programs are offered for students at risk. The Victorian English curriculum has three strands: Language, Literature, and Literacy. The school also operates a bilingual English/German program.

Mental Wellbeing
The school promotes mental wellbeing through Positive Education, which focuses on happiness, connectedness and self-understanding. Student voice is central, with leadership roles available from Year 1 to Year 6. Support Services include an Educational Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Kids Hope Mentors and a Chaplain. The Chaplain Bronwyn Upton works two days a week to support students dealing with issues such as family breakdown, loneliness, stress and anxiety. Kids' Hope mentors provide weekly one-to-one support to help students develop self-esteem and confidence.

Safeguarding
Bayswater South Primary School has a Child Safety Policy with zero tolerance for child abuse. The school is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Child safety principles include a preventative approach, empowering children to participate in decisions, fostering openness, respecting diversity and providing guidance on appropriate conduct. All staff follow the Child Safety Code of Conduct and complete mandatory reporting obligations, with training and supervision. The school ensures information on child safety is accessible, displays relevant content around safety, and maintains risk assessment processes to identify and mitigate risks. Listening to, communicating with and empowering children is a core part of the approach, and the school supports reporting concerns to appropriate authorities when needed.
Parent Experience

History
The school has a forty-plus year history of teaching using the German language and contributes to Bayswater's German heritage. Bayswater's Germanic history is central to the school's identity, reflecting the suburb's long tradition of German culture. In Bayswater's early history the township was called Macauley and nicknamed Germantown due to German immigrants; the railway arrived in 1889 and the township became Bayswater. In the 1920s the surrounding land was largely German-owned farmland, and in the late 1940s more German families settled in the area, with ties to the Templer Society continuing in the community. Today Bayswater is multicultural, and German heritage remains a part of the school's identity.

Community
The Community Spirit Award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the school. Nominations for the 2024 Bayswater South PS Spirit Award are open. The award commemorates Bayswater South Primary School's 50 years of primary education in 2019 and seeks to recognise inspirational teachers, staff and community members. Brigitte Schmelzle, the 2019 winner, contributed to the German language program and to the school community through teaching, program development and community links.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Club; parents are key partners in their child's learning and collaborate with the school and other parents to support students and build community. A Volunteer Program exists, offering roles such as Parents' Club members, sport marshals, excursion supervisors, classroom helpers, librarians, resource creators and Café Klatsch staff. Officers include a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Communications Officer, with bspsparents@gmail.com as a contact. Meeting notes and AGM minutes are published, and a Working With Children check is required for volunteers. Events and sign-ups are coordinated through the Parents' Club Facebook page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Sebald Centre houses three senior year classrooms, one middle year classroom, a media area and a fully functioning kitchen. The remaining middle year classes are located in a four-room portable block with breakout spaces. The Foundation and Administration building houses five classrooms in an open space and a general meeting room. The junior level block contains six classrooms and specialist resources: art/craft, library, canteen and D.K. Mullins Hall. The grounds feature a large grassed playing field, junior and senior playgrounds, basketball courts, Amphitheatre, an inclusive wooden playground and shaded and passive recreation areas.

Sports Facilities
Basketball courts are available on site. A large grassed playing field supports team sports and physical education activities. Junior and senior playgrounds provide spaces for outdoor activity. The amphitheatre and inclusive wooden playground offer additional outdoor recreation spaces.

Academic Facilities
The school's facilities include the Sebald Centre with three senior year classrooms, one middle year classroom, a media area and a fully functioning kitchen. The remaining middle year classes are in a four-room portable block with breakout spaces. The Foundation and Administration building houses five classrooms and a general meeting room. The junior level block contains six classrooms and specialist spaces: art/craft, library, canteen and D.K. Mullins Hall. The school is authorized for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP).

Extra Curricular Facilities
There is an active bilingual playgroup and an engaged Student Representative Council. Parent German classes are offered. The school provides a Volunteer Program signup, a Parents' Club, Café Klatsch and Out of Hours School Care.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Mathematics is taught through a 50/50 CLIL approach, with mathematics taught in German from Foundation to Year 6. Science is a focus that invites students to connect, learn and explore. Learning through languages supports bilingual education in English and German.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is part of the Student Life program. Art engages students across a range of skills and supports the development of fine motor skills. The Visual Arts program provides opportunities to express creativity and create work.

Cultural & Language
The school provides bilingual education with English and German. English and German language learning is integrated throughout learning. German is taught through a 50/50 CLIL approach across the curriculum, including mathematics. German Week was celebrated in 2022.

Social & Hobbies
The Buddy Program supports peer relationships and collaborative learning. Student voice matters, with leadership roles open from Year 1 to Year 6. Whole School Transition Day and related activities help students connect with new classmates.

Community & Service
The school has a Community Spirit Award that recognises individuals who contribute significantly to the school. Nomination and selection processes are described for the award. The award celebrates community contributions and the school's history, including milestone anniversaries. The Volunteer Program signup is available for parents to engage with the school community.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is encouraged with roles available from Year 1 to Year 6. The school emphasises leadership and innovation as part of its culture. It is described as a school of leaders in innovation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Health and Physical Education provides a curriculum that is relevant, challenging and physically active. Positive Education aims to keep students happy, connected and understand themselves and others. The Buddy Program supports social networks and wellbeing. Wellbeing is integrated with student voice and leadership.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is English/German bilingual with equal emphasis on both languages for all students.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches English and German in a bilingual program.

Immersion Programs
The school offers a 50:50 bilingual program using Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) across the curriculum.
School Events
The school has not added events
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