Banksmeadow Public School

- PBL Expected Behaviours

- School Photos

- Band News

- ICAS Maths & English results

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

- P&C News (Parent Panel Representative Required)

- Dates for Your Calendar

- Advertisements

Welcome back to our Stage 3 campers. There were many tired eyes (teachers included) on Friday afternoon when they returned. From all accounts the students had a fantastic time visiting the many attractions in Canberra. Thank you to Mr Murphy, Miss Baker, Mrs Whittaker and Miss Chris for giving up their days and nights to make the excursion possible. Thank you also to the students - all teachers reported that they behaved exceptionally well, and even went to sleep when they were told!

Swim Scheme for our Year 2 and 3 students begins this week. Fingers crossed that they get some nice weather for their time in the pool. Please ensure all students wear their swimming costume and sun cream to school, and bring a towel and the necessary items to change into when they are finished swimming.

Thank you to all families who have sent in sponsorship money for the SPARTAN event. We are still waiting on a few more people to return their money, and can then announce the final total raised. It has been a very successful event so far! Winners of the girl and boy 'most money raised' prizes, and the prize for the class that raised the most, will be announced at Wednesday's assembly. I must apologise to Craig Healey - in last week's newsletter I recorded a list of people to thank but omitted Craig's name from the list. Craig was responsible for running the BBQ on the day, including chasing around after over 200 bread rolls when our order went astray. Thanks Craig for all of your effort and for putting on a great sausage sizzle.

Ms Hoskins

Acting Principal

Don't forget the important events this week:

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

* PSSA training and games resume this week

PBL Expected Behaviours

This fortnight's focus behaviours are:

- Wear a school hat outside

- Try new things

School Photos

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 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

Enrolments for 2017

In Week 3 of Term 4, after the weekly school assembly, we will be conducting a demonstration of the instruments within the school band, encouraging any students who maybe 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 within are most welcome. If your child is interested and you have any further questions you can email me on kevin@directionsinmusic.com.au

2016 Update

2016 has been our most successful year to date for the Banksmeadow PS Band Program, with consistently solid and well received performances throughout the year. Highlights so far include the Senior Band’s achievement of a Silver Award at the Kogarah Bandfest and the entire band program’s performance at the Daceyville Big Band Bash, performing a more challenging repertoire selection.

Kevin Christmas

Band Conductor

ICAS Maths & English Results

Results from the ICAS Maths and English competitions have arrived at school. Congratulations to all students who participated, and special congratulations to the following students who achieved the level of credit or distinction. All students will receive their certificates at this Wednesday's assembly.

English

Credit: Ben J-S, Scarlett H and Jeremiah B

Maths

Credit: Zain Q, Madison H-S, Ben J-S and James C

Distinction: Adelyn L and Katherine P

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.

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!

WEEK 3

Monday 24th October

Swim Scheme begins

Tuesday 25th October

Wednesday 26th October

Kids Into Kindy

Thursday 27th October

Friday 28th October

PSSA

WEEK 4

Monday 31st October

Swim Scheme continues this week

Tuesday 1st November

Wednesday 2nd November

Kids Into Kindy

Thursday 3rd November

Friday 4th November

PSSA

Other dates for your calendar...

Monday 7th November - P&C Meeting @ 7pm

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

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Email: banksmeado-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.banksmeado-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Location: Corner Trevelyan and Wiggins Streets, Banksmeadow
Phone: 9316 9608
Twitter: @banksmeadowps

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