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Beaumaris North Primary School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 499
Type Co-educational
Opened 1959
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Japanese
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Beaumaris North Primary School, located on Wood Street in Beaumaris, Victoria, is an International Baccalaureate World School delivering the Primary Years Programme within the Victorian Curriculum. The school focuses on inquiry-based learning, with six transdisciplinary units guiding literacy and numeracy alongside inquiry into Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. Weekly specialist programs support Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Japanese, while Prep to Year 2 receive Library instruction. Classrooms are climate-controlled and equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to a shared laptop network. The campus includes an Amphitheatre, Art Room with kiln, music and drama spaces, a Senior Learning Centre for Year 5–6, a well-stocked library, and flexible learning areas. A broad extracurricular program and the BEET extension opportunities enrich academic and creative development for motivated students from diverse backgrounds.

Wood Street, Beaumaris, Victoria 3193, Australia

The Essentials

Beaumaris North Primary School has 499 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located on Wood Street, Beaumaris, Victoria 3193, Australia. Beaumaris North Primary School was established in 1959 and is located in a quiet, treed, residential Bayside suburb about 15 kilometres southeast of Melbourne City Centre. BNPS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and provides a comprehensive curriculum based on the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Victorian Curriculum. The campus features specialist programs in Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Japanese and Library, with well-equipped classrooms and facilities including a Music/Drama Room, an Art Centre, a Language Room (Japanese), a Science Room and a Library.

Stages
Prep to Year 6. Transition programs support Kinder/Prep and Year 6/7.

Additional learning support
The curriculum is differentiated for all students with targeted intervention in literacy and numeracy.

Country affiliation
Australia
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. A Uniform Shop provides uniform items and is overseen by the School Council. Clear labeling of garments helps with Lost Property and is encouraged by school policy.

Food Options
The school has a canteen with a lunch-order service run by a Canteen Manager and a parent volunteer roster. The 2022 Canteen Menu lists items including sandwiches and sushi, muffins, carrot sticks, popcorn, hot meals such as chicken burger, dim sims, sausage rolls and lasagne, plus drinks and frozen treats.

House System
The school has a House System with four Houses: Reserve (Red), Morey (Blue), Wood (Green) and McDonald (Gold). Prep students are allocated to a House; family members are placed together; cross-age House activities and leadership opportunities are provided, including House Captains and House Sports.

Governance and Ownership
All Victorian Government Schools are governed by a School Council. BNPS is a Victorian government primary school; the School Council sets direction, policies and budgets and oversees facilities and operations, as a legal entity under the Education Act 1958.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee applies for enrolment at this primary school.

Tuition fees (school instruction)
- There are no tuition fees for instruction in the standard curriculum (government primary school). Voluntary financial contributions and essential student-item charges apply instead.

Voluntary contributions and essential items — amounts by year group (annual and per term)
- PREP – YEAR 2 (annual):
- Curriculum Contributions (annual): AUD 227.00. Per term (if divided evenly over four school terms): AUD 56.75.
- Other Contributions (annual, non–tax-deductible): AUD 670.00. Per term: AUD 167.50.
- Building Fund (suggested, tax-deductible): AUD 200.00 (optional). Per term if divided over four terms: AUD 50.00.
- Total (Curriculum + Other) annual: AUD 897.00. Per term: AUD 224.25. Including the suggested Building Fund: annual AUD 1,097.00; per term AUD 274.25.

- YEARS 3 – 6 (annual):
- Curriculum Contributions (annual): AUD 204.00. Per term (if divided evenly over four school terms): AUD 51.00.
- Other Contributions (annual, non–tax-deductible): AUD 690.00. Per term: AUD 172.50.
- Building Fund (suggested, tax-deductible): AUD 200.00 (optional). Per term if divided over four terms: AUD 50.00.
- Total (Curriculum + Other) annual: AUD 894.00. Per term: AUD 223.50. Including the suggested Building Fund: annual AUD 1,094.00; per term AUD 273.50.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard payment deadline: payment in full by Friday 16 January 2026, or choose flexible payment arrangements. Flexible options are available over two or four payments and are processed manually by the school office. Payment may be made in full or by the flexible plan.
- For Outside School Hours Care (OSHC): the service issues a weekly statement and parents have 7 days to pay the OSHC account. Failure to pay may affect a child's place in OSHC. Late-collection penalties apply (see OSHC section below).

Payment methods / fee payment options
- School payments and smaller items (canteen, uniform, events, excursions, education contributions) can be paid using the Qkr! app. Qkr accepts major credit cards and payments from most financial institutions.
- Other accepted methods: BPay (reference details available from the office), credit card (in person or over the phone), cash or cheque (cash in person only). Flexible payment plans are available via a valid credit card processed by the office.
- The Uniform Shop accepts Qkr, cash, EFTPOS or credit card. Orders are not delivered until payment is received. Second‑hand uniform purchases are also available.

Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) fees and terms
- Before School Care: AUD 19.00 per session (permanent booking) or AUD 22.00 per session (casual booking).
- After School Care: AUD 32.00 per session (permanent booking) or AUD 35.00 per session (casual booking).
- Pupil Free Day (full day): AUD 85.00 per child. Pupil Free Half Day: AUD 50.00 per child.
- Late collection fee for OSHC: AUD 25.00 per child for every 15 minutes (or part thereof) late. OSHC fees are charged per session per child and statements are issued weekly. Payment terms require settlement within seven days of the statement.

Boarding / residential fees
- Boarding is not applicable; the school does not operate boarding or residential facilities.

Other costs and user‑pays items
- Stationery / educational items to own: the school provides a recommended stationery/book pack order (supplied by an approved supplier) for each year level; prices are set at time of ordering and are billed separately. The school negotiates pack prices and asks parents to purchase the selected packs.
- Extra‑curricular, camps, swimming programs and incursions: these are charged on a user‑pays basis and individual costs are advised during the year (amounts shown as TBA where not fixed). Camps and excursions may attract separate charges for participating year levels.
- Uniforms: the Uniform Shop sells new and second‑hand uniforms. Second‑hand items are typically offered at substantially reduced prices (approximately one‑third to one‑half of new where available). A returns/exchange policy applies (exchanges or refunds within 60 days subject to hygiene exceptions). Payment for uniform orders is required before delivery.

Refund information
- Refunds for parent payments are discretionary and considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Refunds are provided where the school determines it is reasonable and fair, taking into account whether a cost has already been incurred and relevant Department of Education parent‑payments guidance. OSHC and user‑pays program refunds are subject to the service's stated policies and any costs already incurred.

Notes on financial support and concessions
- Financial assistance options include Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) eligibility for concession card holders and State Schools' Relief support for uniforms. The school offers confidential alternative payment arrangements for families experiencing hardship; contact the Principal or Business Manager to discuss options.
Academics

Beaumaris North Primary School teaches IB (PYP), Australian Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) aligned with the Victorian Curriculum. Specialist Programs operate weekly in Physical Education and The Arts, including Music and Visual Arts, and Japanese; Prep to Year 2 have Library instruction. Literacy and Numeracy are taught weekly and are integrated with Units of Inquiry, which cover six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. The Learner Profile features attributes such as Knowledgeable, Inquirer, Thinker, Communicator, Open-minded, Caring, Principled, Risk-taker, and Reflective.

Higher Education Progression
Year 6 to Year 7 Transition is organised with secondary schools; Year 6 students participate in a Transition Day at Sandringham College and receive a Transition Package to assist enrolment in Government Secondary Colleges. If a student's first preference cannot be accommodated, BNPS pursues subsequent preferences and the student may be enrolled at the designated neighbourhood school.

Gifted and Talented
BEET Program (Extension, Enrichment and Talent) is offered to provide enrichment and talent development.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Wellbeing is a priority at Beaumaris North Primary School. Student engagement and wellbeing are central to the school culture. Restorative Practices are deeply embedded as the behaviour management approach. The Be You program supports the building of resilience and protective behaviours. Be You is complemented by an eSmart School approach that promotes safe and responsible use of digital technologies. The school maintains a Child Safety Code of Conduct and a Statement of Commitment (Child Safety).

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides targeted intervention for literacy and numeracy, particularly for students requiring enrichment and additional support. Education Support Officers are part of the staffing, along with a Wellbeing Officer and a School First Aid Officer. A broad range of staff and programs supports diverse learning needs, including enrichment and extension opportunities.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
2 percent of students had English as an additional language.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a whole‑school wellbeing framework, restorative practices, and the Be You program to build resilience and protective behaviours. A dedicated Wellbeing Officer supports student welfare and a harmonious school culture.

Safeguarding
Child safety is supported by the BNPS Child Safety Code of Conduct and the BNPS Statement of Commitment (Child Safety).
Parent Experience

History
Beaumaris North Primary School was established in 1959 after the Education Department acquired about three hectares of land in 1953. The site was drained and filled, and copperheads had left by 1958 when construction began. In February 1959, 300 students occupied eight classrooms, and additional rooms were added in 1961 and 1963 to cope with a growing population. In 2009 BNPS received BER funding for a new state-of-the-art learning environment, and the Senior Learning Centre was officially opened on 3 November 2010. The second round of the National School Pride program in 2009 provided $200,000 for refurbishment and repair of existing buildings.

Community
BNPS fosters a positive culture of student engagement and leadership, with wellbeing at the core. The school hosts School Concerts, Carols Night and various charity events and other cultural experiences. Welfare Groups (Parents & Friends and Fathers' Activity Club) are involved in facilities development and fundraising and provide social contact and enjoyment for families, and they manage the Uniform Shop, a biennial Fete and the Canteen. Parent volunteers support teachers in classrooms, learning centres, Sports Days, Bike Education and excursions, and the Class Representatives Program strengthens links between teachers and families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The BNPS PTA comprises Welfare Groups including Parents & Friends and the Fathers' Activity Club. These groups are involved in facilities development and fundraising and provide social contact and enjoyment for families within the school. The parent community manages the Uniform Shop and the biennial Fete, as well as the Canteen. Parent volunteers support teachers in classroom programs, learning centre tasks, Sports Days, Bike Education and excursions. The Class Representatives Program provides an additional link between teachers and parents and the school communicates regularly with families to guide future directions.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Beaumaris North Primary School offers a range of facilities to support learning, creativity and wellbeing. The campus includes an Amphitheatre for performances and outdoor learning, an Art Room with a roofed outdoor area and a kiln, and spaces for music and drama, science, language study and library use. The Canteen provides a lunch service, and there is an Outside School Hours Care program that operates before and after school in various spaces. The grounds feature a large oval, multiple playgrounds, a Sports Shed with equipment and an undercover area for assemblies and activities. The school also has a bike shed, a first aid room and flexible learning spaces across all year levels.

Sports Facilities
Beaumaris North Primary School's sports facilities include a large grassed oval, an asphalt multicourt, a synthetic turf court and a synthetic grass area. There is a well-stocked Sports Shed with equipment for a range of sporting activities, and an undercover area between the main buildings (Sherril's Shed) used for assemblies, sports and events, as well as for shelter during recess and lunch. Outdoor spaces include multiple playgrounds and shade provisions. The grounds are designed to support active recreation for different year levels.

Academic Facilities
All classrooms are heated and cooled and have interactive whiteboards with access to a class bank of laptops linked to the Curriculum network. The Language Room teaches Japanese language and culture through activities such as origami, songs and cooking. The school has a Music/Drama Room, an Art Centre with a kiln and roofed outdoor work area, a Science Room and a well-stocked Library. The Senior Learning Centre for Year 5 and 6 includes six classrooms, library and media facilities, plus meeting and withdrawal spaces, with ICT-enriched components and spaces that flow from internal to external learning areas. Flexible learning spaces are provided across all year levels to support differentiated teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beaumaris North Primary School is an International Baccalaureate World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the Victorian Curriculum. Specialist Programs run weekly in Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Japanese and Library. An extensive range of extra-curricular activities is available, with additional on-site activities on a user-pays basis including private instrumental music lessons, singing lessons and after-school sports through the Outside School Hours Care Program. The BNPS Enrichment, Extension & Talent (BEET) program offers targeted programs to selected students based on AusVels, Naplan and specific testing data.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BNPS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme. BEET (Extension, Enrichment & Talent) provides extensive extension opportunities, including Maths Olympiad, the Victorian Higher Ability Program and Emerging Sciences Victoria. Prep to Year 6 have weekly specialist lessons in The Arts (Music, Visual Arts) and Physical Education, with Year 1–6 studying Japanese and Prep–Year 2 having Library lessons.

Arts & Creative
The school offers weekly specialist lessons in The Arts – Music and Visual Arts, and Physical Education. Performing Arts is included as part of the specialist programs. Japanese is taught weekly to Years 1–6, and Prep–Year 2 have Library lessons.

Cultural & Language
Japanese is taught as a weekly one-hour lesson for Years 1–6. The Japanese program is part of BNPS Specialist Programs. Prep–Year 2 have Library lessons (30 minutes) as part of the specialist program structure.

Social & Hobbies
BNPS provides a broad range of extra-curricular activities. Life Education, Instrumental Music and Student Voice are among the offerings. There are also programs such as Bike Education, Camping Program, Leadership Program, Early Morning Maths, Premiers' Reading Challenge, Singing Lessons and Swimming.

Community & Service
Carols, Concerts, Fete, Sports Days and Whole School Assembly are events at BNPS. Parents & Friends, Fathers' Activity Club, School Council and Fete Committee participate in governance and fundraising. Volunteers contribute to Uniform Shop, Head Hunters Program, Canteen and Class Representatives.

Leadership & Professional
School Council exists to oversee governance. Parents & Friends, Fathers' Activity Club and a Fete Committee are active groups supporting the school. Leadership Programs are offered as part of BNPS' extracurricular activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The BNPS grounds provide large spaces for passive and active recreation. Wellbeing is a priority, with restorative practices embedded and Be You program supports. Bike Education, Swimming Program and Sports Days contribute to student fitness and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Japanese is taught as a weekly Specialist Program. There is a Language Room dedicated to Japanese. The curriculum is based on the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Victorian Curriculum.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School authorised to teach the Primary Years Programme (PYP).
Admissions

Admissions
The Department provides guidance through the School Placement Policy to ensure that students have access to their designated neighbourhood school. Your child is guaranteed a place at their local school (the school they are zoned for). You can also request enrolment at another government school, even if you do not live in the school zone. Your child should be offered enrolment if the school has available places. Beaumaris North Primary School will enrol and admit children who will be five years of age or older at 30 April in the year they commence. To enrol, register your details and the school will be in touch; the office staff can assist with queries by phone or email. There is a Prep Sibling Enrolment week, usually during April, to allocate places for BNPS siblings. An enrolment form is available for submission.
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