Banksmeadow Public School

e-news 2016

Term 3, Week 4

In This Issue

- Dogs @ School and School Events

- Uniforms

- Issues or Conflict

- Dance News

- Father's Day Stall

- Dance Fever

- Open Night and Kindergarten Orientation - CHANGE OF DATE - REPEAT

- Premier's Reading Challenge

- Book Week

- P&C News

Thank you to all of our families and friends who attended the Education Week celebrations last Wednesday. It took a lot of resilience to make it through the weather conditions but we soldiered on and had many visitors who joined us to enjoy the day. There were lots of great activities happening in classrooms, including maths games, writing activities, art activities, literacy groups, robot making and science lessons. These lessons were a showcase of the many learning experiences students take part in at school. The BBQ was a hit, with thanks going to Mr Schwartzman and Mr Cameron for cooking. Our dance groups and the Hippopotamus Choir were very entertaining at the assembly. The dance groups looked amazing in their costumes. An enormous thanks to Colleen Fraser (Mrs Bragg's mother), Nicole Ngapoula, Kylie Jordan and her mother, for the many hours they have spent making these wonderful costumes and props. They really add a special element to the dances and we are very appreciative of the time and effort that has been spent to create them.

Good luck to the many students who are attending the ESPSSA Zone Athletics Carnival today at ES Marks Field. Students will be competing in track events, as well as some high jump, long jump, shot put and discus events. Those events that are not scheduled for today will be held on the second day of the carnival in a couple of weeks time.

Ms Hoskins

Acting Principal

Don't forget the important events this week:

* No assembly on Wednesday due to the Spelling Bee Final

* No PSSA this week

* Showcase rehearsal and ticket money due this week

* Please check your child's bag for their School Photo envelope which is being sent home this week

* It would be appreciated if all invoices could be finalised before the end of the term please

Dogs @ School and School Events

The Department of Education has regulations that state that no dogs are allowed on school property. Please refrain from bringing dogs through the school gates.

Dogs are also not permitted at any school event, including ESPSSA events such as Friday sport and Zone carnivals. Please do not bring your dog to these events.

Uniform

Over the past several weeks, there has been a decline in the look of our school uniform, with many students wearing items of clothing to school that are not correct uniform. Could all parents and caregivers please ensure their child wears correct school uniform each day, including school hats, jumpers, polo shirt, coloured socks or stockings, and black shoes. When students take pride in their appearance at school, it can have a positive impact on their application to their learning. It also enhances the community look and feel of our school. School photos will be held in Week 6 and it is expected that all students will wear correct uniform, including black school shoes.

If your child is missing a jumper, please look in the Lost Property bins (located outside the Basement or in the Office area) as there are many unclaimed jumpers. Please also ensure you write your child's name clearly on the tag of their clothing so it can be returned to them if found. If your child is wearing a pre-loved jumper, please ensure you cross out the previous owner's name so that it can be returned to the correct owner.

Issues or Conflict

From time to time, students may experience conflict between their friends or other students. Often these can be managed informally, with some issues even resolving themselves after a couple of days. If your child does report a problem they are having at school to you, please encourage them to talk to their teacher who will be able to assist them in resolving it. Alternatively, you may like to make an appointment to discuss the matter with your child's class teacher. At no time should a parent approach another child to discuss events that have occurred, nor should these private matters involving children be discussed in the playground or on social media.

Dance News
Showcase @ the Juniors is next week.
Next Monday, 15th August is the rehearsal day at Souths Juniors. The dancers will travel by bus to Souths and return during the day. The show is next Tuesday evening, 16th August. Costumes will be sent home with the children so that they can be worn to Souths on the night. Parents who are able to assist with hair and make up next week are most welcome. Please meet between 12-3pm on Tuesday in the old hall near the office. The children meet the teachers at 6pm inside the Club on Level 2, in the foyer outside the auditorium.
Tickets for the show will be ready to collect from the school office from this Wednesday. Mrs Bragg will send a note home on Tuesday with your ticket allocation so you will know how much you will need to pay before collecting your ticket. If you have not returned your permission note and $8 for bus travel for the rehearsal, please do so this week. We would like to thank the generous support of the P & C who have assisted with some of the cost of the bus travel to Souths.

Father's Day Stall

Father’s Day is fast approaching so it’s time to spoil the special men in our children’s lives!! We will be holding our fabulous Father’s Day Stall on Friday 2nd September. Our children really enjoy this experience but we really need your support so there is enough gifts for all the students to pick something special.

It would be greatly appreciated if you would wrap your gift in clear cellophane please.

If you are able to help on the stall on Friday 2nd September, or help wrap gifts on the Thursday before, please email Sarah Monahas at bpspandp@hotmail.com or call on 0412 017 292

Gift prices will range from $1.00 to $15.00

Some Gift Ideas include: - Thermos ǀ Coffee Mugs ǀ Wrapped Lollies ǀ Socks ǀ Hat/Cap ǀ Gardening Gloves or other Gardening Items ǀ After Shave Gift Set ǀ Sports Towel ǀ Games ǀ Stubby Holder ǀ Chocolates ǀ Fishing Accessories

Banksmeadow Public School P&C thanks you for your continued support

Dance Fever

The Dance Fever challenge is coming up and will be held on the Thursday evening of Week 8 (8th September). Students in Years 3-6 are invited to represent the school at Homebush Sports Centre. On the night, the students will perform the dances they have learnt at school this term. A note will be sent home this week with all of the details. Notes will need to be returned by next Monday (15th August). We hope your child will take the opportunity to represent the school and enjoy a fun night with their friends.

Open Night and Kindergarten Orientation - CHANGE OF DATE - REPEAT

Dates have been set for our annual Open Night and Kindergarten Orientation Days. If you have relatives, friends or neighbours who may be interested in enrolling their child at Banksmeadow Public School next year, please encourage them to come along to our Open Night to learn a little more about the school. Dates are as follows:

Open Night - Thursday 1st September (please note this is the new date for Open Night)

Kindy Orientation Morning - Wednesday 14th September

'Kids Into Kindy' Transition Program - each Tuesday from Week 1 (11th October) to Week 6 (15th November) of Term 4

Premier's Reading Challenge - REPEAT

The PRC is coming to a close. Children in K-2 have had their reading logs completed and verified by me and will receive their certificate at the end of the year.

Children in Years 3-6 need to add the books that they have read to their reading logs via the NSW 2016 PRC website. They access the website using their DoE login and password that is used at school. They must have read 20 books, 5 of which can be their personal choice books and the rest from the PRC lists.

Entries must be complete by 19th August , 2016.

Carol Macdonald

Book Week

This year we are having a book character parade either in Week 6, on Wednesday 24th August. More information in the next newsletter.

Carol Macdonald

P&C

P&C Email

bpspandc@hotmail.com

Please send us your email address if you would like to be on the P&C circulation list.

Next P&C Meeting

Monday 19th September, 7pm in 6M demountable classroom. Everyone welcome!

Dates for the Calendar - TERM 3

WEEK 4

Monday 8th August

Zone Athletics Carnival - Day 1

Tuesday 9th August

Wednesday 10th August

Spelling Bee Final - No Assembly

Thursday 11th August

Week of Tastes

Friday 12th August

No PSSA Sport

WEEK 5

Monday 15th August

Showcase Rehearsal

Tuesday 16th August

ICAS Maths Test

Showcase - Junior and Senior Dance Groups

Wednesday 17th August

Thursday 18th August

Friday 19th August

Premier's Reading Challenge ends

PSSA Sport

Other Dates For Your Calendar...

Tuesday 23rd August: ESPSSA Athletics Carnival (Day 2)

Thursday 25th August: School Photos

Friday 26th August: No PSSA today

Wednesday 31st August: Big Band Bash

Thursday 1st September: Open Night

Friday 2nd September: Father's Day Stall

Tuesday 13th September: Sugar Workshop; SEPSSA Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 14th September: Kindy Orientation Morning

Wednesday 21st September: Crazy Hair Day (SRC Fundraiser)

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