Banksmeadow Public School

e-news 2016

Term 4, Week 4

In This Issue

- PBL Expected Behaviours

- Diversity Is Sweet!

- Cards & Calendars

- 2017 Enrolments

- School Photos - REPEAT

- Band News - REPEAT

- Selective High School Applications for Year 7, 2018 - REPEAT

- P&C News (Parent Panel Representative Required)

- Dates for Your Calendar

- Advertisements

Our Year 2 and 3 students have been enjoying their Swimming Scheme lessons each morning. The teachers have reported some fantastic improvements made by the students in each group. Well done to all students who are participating. It is great to see some of these students practising this fortnight's expected behaviour of "trying something new."

Thank you to all families who collected money for the SPARTAN fundraiser held in Week 1. We are very grateful for the efforts of all families and students. Please see the P&C News below for a breakdown of money raised. Congratulations to Aaliyah Dennis-Smith, who raised an amazing $301, the highest amount for the girls. There was a tie for the most amount raised by a boy, with Mason Rakow and Charlie Grant each raising $245. Our class party winners, based on the average amount raised per class, was 1W. Congratulations!! Money raised will be put towards improving technology throughout the school.

We will be holding an ICEBLOCK DAY this Thursday. Iceblocks will be $1 and will be for sale at lunchtime. The weather forecast says 26 - perfect weather for an iceblock!

Ms Hoskins

Acting Principal

Don't forget the important events this week:

* Return group photo envelopes and money to the office tomorrow

* 'Cards & Calendars' orders now being accepted

* Iceblock Day this THURSDAY - bring $1

* Swim Scheme continues - students involved should wear cossie and suncream to school, and bring towel

* OC applications now open for Year 7, 2018

* PSSA training and games on Friday

PBL Expected Behaviours

This fortnight's focus behaviours are:

- Wear a school hat outside

- Try new things

Diversity Is Sweet!

1W students have been working collaboratively with students from K6W to produce a colourful art work, celebrating the importance of diversity. Students chose to recreate Aboriginal dot painting techniques through the use of colourful Skittles! They chose these lollies as the colours reflect the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island flag colours. The taste of the lollies and the bright colours reflect our thoughts that cultural diversity and inclusivity make life sweet and interesting!

The excellent art work will be submitted to the Koori Art exhibition. Fingers crossed it gets selected! Well done 1W, K6W and Miss Maree for all your hard work!

Cards & Calendars

The annual 'Cards & Calendars' fundraiser is being held again this year. Each child in the school has created an artwork that can be turned into calendars, cards, diaries, mouse pads or sketch pads - $15 each. These make the perfect Christmas present for friends and family. Please return your order form and money to the school office by 18th November. If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to Banksmeadow PS P&C. Spare order forms can be collected from the office.

2017 Enrolments

We are beginning to plan for 2017 classes. If your child will not be returning to Banksmeadow next year, or if you are aware of any families who will be moving into the area and hoping to enrol, could you please let Ms Hoskins know as soon as possible so as to assist with planning.

School Photos - REPEAT

School photos arrived last week and they look great. If you would like to purchase one of the special group photos, please collect an envelope from the school office. These envelopes must be returned to the office with your order and money by TOMORROW (1st November 2016). The photos will be available for viewing on the noticeboard at the door of the office. The cost for each group photo is $17. Groups include: band, debating, house captains, SRC, student leaders, and Junior and Senior: AFL, cricket, netball, rugby league, soccer, and softball.

Band News - REPEAT

Enrolments for 2017

Last week, after the weekly school assembly, the band teachers held a demonstration of the instruments within the school band, to encourage any students who may be interested in joining the band in 2017.

All students in Years 3 to 5 are eligible to join. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary and all students are most welcome. If your child is interested and you have any further questions you can email me on kevin@directionsinmusic.com.au

Kevin Christmas

Band Conductor

Selective High School Applications for Year 7, 2018 - REPEAT

Applications for selective high schools in 2018 are now open. Applications are to be made online at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement until Monday 14th November. Please note that no late applications will be accepted. Information regarding selective high schools can be collected from Ms Hoskins.

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.

SPARTAN Fundraiser

We had 252 kids take part in the SPARTAN event, which was outstanding! The money for the fundraiser has now been counted. Total sponsorship money collected $10,277.45 (This is before expenses deducted)

Expenses

Spartan $3,780

Prize vouchers $150

Ice blocks & Ice $100

Pizza party (still to be deducted).

Parent Panel Representative Required

We currently have a vacant teaching position that will be advertised through merit selection. The panel that will be formed to determine this appointment requires a parent representative. Participation on the panel includes the reading of applications, a designated day for the shortlisting process and another day for the interview process. You do not need to be trained in this process to volunteer, as training can be given before the process begins. Nominations will be accepted at the next P&C meeting, where a vote may be held to determine the successful representative. If you are interested in nominating yourself to be the parent representative on this panel but are unable to attend the meeting, please email the P&C at bpspandc@hotmail.com

Next P&C Meeting

The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday 7th November at 7pm in the 6M demountable classroom. Everyone welcome!

Dates for the Calendar - TERM 4

WEEK 4

Monday 31st October

Swim Scheme continues this week

Tuesday 1st November

Group Photo orders and money due

Wednesday 2nd November

Kids Into Kindy

Thursday 3rd November

Friday 4th November

PSSA

WEEK 5

Monday 7th November

P&C Meeting @ 7pm

Tuesday 8th November

Wednesday 9th November

Kids Into Kindy

Thursday 10th November

Friday 11th November

PSSA

Remembrance Day

Other dates for your calendar...

Tuesday 29th November - Banksia Scrub Education Day

Thursday 1st December - Stage 3 to Souths Cares excursion

Tuesday 6th December - Year 7 Orientation Day

Wednesday 7th December - Year 6 Day Out & Farewell

Friday 9th December - Speech Day and morning tea

Tuesday 13th December - End of Year Concert @ 1pm

Thursday 15th December - End of Year Activity Day

Friday 16th December - Talent Quest; Last day of 2016