2019 volume 2 issue 3 - balmain public school€¦ · balmain public school volume 2 issue 3 18 may...

Balmain Public School Volume 2 Issue 3 18 May 2019

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PIGEON POST 2019 MAY • Mon 20 - Fri 24 ~ NAPLAN

Online ~ Years 3 & 5

• Wed 22 ~ Zone X-Country

• Fri 31 ~ P&C Trivia Night

JUNE • Wed 5 ~ P&C meeting ~

7pm

• Tues 18 - Wed 19 ~ Bachs Band ~ Camp with Woollahra PS

JULY • Wed 3 ~ P&C meeting ~

7pm

• Fri 5 ~ Last day of Term 2

• Wed 31 ~ OC Placement Test

NOVEMBER • Sun 10 ~ Belle Property

BALMAIN FUN RUN

What a performance! Matilda R, accompanied by friends Monika McB (L) and Laura B S (R), confidently took to the stage to ‘belt out’ one of our favourite morning songs!

It’s wonderful to see our students take the initiative to participate in our morning community assemblies - Matilda and her friends obviously felt they were in a safe, supportive environment, where they could get up in front of the entire school, as well as all our grown ups, and just have some fun!

Their smiles are priceless!

Maria Lambos Principal

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Taking to the stage…

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School Calendar2019 TERM 2 @ BPS

WEEK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

129 Apr STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

30 Apr STUDENTS RETURN Applications for Opportunity Classes 2020 opens

1 May P&C Meeting

2 May 3 May

26 May SCHOOL PHOTOS

7 May SCHOOL PHOTOS

8 May 9 May 10 May MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST

313 May 14 May

NAPLAN Online ~ Yr 3 & Yr 5

15 May NAPLAN Online ~ Yr 3 & Yr 5


17 May NAPLAN Online ~ Yr 3 & Yr 5 OC PLACEMENT TEST

18 May Federal Election



22 May NAPLAN Online ~ Yr 3 & Yr 5 ZONE X-COUNTRY



527 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 May

TRIVIA NIGHT

63 June 4 June 5 June

P&C Meeting 6 June 7 June

710 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June

817 June 18 June

BACHS BAND CAMP (with Woollahra PS)

19 June BACHS BAND CAMP (with Woollahra PS)

20 June 21 June

924 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June

101 July 2 July 3 July

P&C Meeting4 July 5 July

LAST DAY OF TERM 2

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BPS event

P&C event

ALL UNDERLINED ENTRIES ON THIS PAGE ARE LINKED TO UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR, WEBSITE AND/OR OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2019/4/staff-development-day.monday_29_april_2019.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2019/4/students-return-today.tuesday_30_april_2019.html

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2019/5/p-c-meeting.wednesday_01_may_2019.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2019/5/school-photos.06_-_07_may.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2019/5/school-photos.06_-_07_may.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/www/events/2019/5/mother-s-day-breakfast.friday_10_may_2019.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/www/events/2019/5/trivia-night.friday_31_may_2019.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/www/events/2019/6/p-c-meeting.wednesday_05_june_2019.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/www/events/2019/6/band-camp---bachs0.18_-_19_june.html

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/www/events/2019/6/band-camp---bachs0.18_-_19_june.html


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Contact Kirsty: [email protected]

To order lunch, click: Flexischools SKIVVIES NOW AVAILABLE - Order your child’s uniform items, including

winter items, here:

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!is week's Positive Pete winners…

NAPLAN UPDATEAny issues with the NAPLAN Online platform, as well as feedback from parents and carers, have been communicated with NESA by our NAPLAN coordinator, Ms Brigit Karstrom. The platform also allows for the NAPLAN administrators to be able to view issues from the back end on a daily basis.

At this point, there has not been any communication regarding the potential re-sitting of disrupted tests. Apparently, an update will be provided once a decision is made at a national level.

Schedule:

Monday 20 May Year 3 & Year 5 - Conventions of Language

Tuesday 21 May Year 3 & Year 5 - Numeracy

Wednesday 22 May Year 3 & Year 5 - Numeracy

Thursday 23 May Numeracy catch-up for Zone X-Country representatives from Wednesday

Thursday 23 May Catch-up (if required)


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Date

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ON FLEXI-SCHOOLS FOR THE PARENTS EVENING & PURCHASE OF KID’S INDIVIDUAL ARTWORKS www.flexischools.com.au

an ArtistSpotlight on

Ken Done has verygenerously donated thelimited edition print(pictured), DecemberReef that will beavailable in the silentauction. Ken’s first soloexhibition was held inSydney in 1980.

EARLY STAGE ONE & STAGE ONE ~ LEARN LIVE LEAD

K Duruga Henry F - consistently using finger spaces between his words in his writing K Potoroo James C- an excellent attitude to all learning K/1 Miima Henry R - making a book and drawing the animals he saw on our excursion, to learn more about them 1/2 Banjorah Harrison K - a huge effort in improving his reading skills 1/2 Collarenebri Arwen J - her exceptional leadership and listening skills 1/2 Gidgjirrigaa Oscar L-R - improving the structure of his recount writing 1/2 Hielamon Madeleine C - building resilience and practising sharing her thoughts and feelings

STAGE TWO & STAGE THREE ~ POSITIVE PETE & YOU CAN DO IT! (Getting Along)

S2 Positive Pete - Sophie H 3/4A S3 Positive Pete - Laila C 5/6N 3/4 Alura Ark E M - enthusiasm and a positive attitude, every day 3/4 Kabi Kabi Joe S - always being ready to learn! 3/4 Malya Billy T - organisation during his mathematics tasks 4/5 Ritarngu Joseph M - consistently showing a positive attitude in his learning 5/6 Lamalama Keira C - always being organised and prepared for every lesson 5/6 Nakkara Laila R - her attention to detail 5/6 Waka Waka Ava R - her organised and positive approach to her learning 5/6 Yorta Yorta Sooyeon K - being organised in class and making the most of her learning time

ES1 & S1 ~ POSITIVE PETE & YOU CAN DO IT! (Term 1 ~ Getting Along)

ES1 Positive Pete - Zac K KD S1 Positive Pete - Georgie C K/1M

K Duruga Evie R - always being organised and on task K Potoroo Cassius S - displaying leadership skills on our excursion K/1 Miima Anna S - always staying with her group and waiting for instructions 1/2 Banjorah Kai McB- organising his morning and not forgetting his take home reader 1/2 Collarenebri S Lauren B - her precision and care while drawing tessellating shapes 1/2 Gidgjirrigaa Emma C - having well-organised, neat and tidy bookwork 1/2 Hielamon Jake L - cleaning up after himself and keeping our classroom organised

STAGE TWO & STAGE THREE ~ LEARN LIVE LEAD

3/4 Alura Sophie H - cImpeccable behaviour and consistently producing quality work 3/4 Kabi Kabi Lester W - settling in well to his new school 3/4 Malya Nicholas C - her exemplary behaviour; thank you for settling in so well into Balmain Public School and being such a shining star! 4/5 Ritarngu Sarah H - showing great organisational skills by being prepared for class 5/6 Lamalama Brendan E- being fearless and trying new methods of presenting during SOLE 5/6 Nakkara Joshua W - becoming a more active listener and learner 5/6 Waka Waka Liam Y - ???? 5/6 Yorta Yorta Annie P - her focus and engagement during maths groups


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NSW Interschools

Skiing Championship Next school holidays, Balmain Public School will be entering a team in the NSW Interschools Skiing Championship in Thredbo. http://www.nswinterschools.com.au

The event runs from 16 to 20 July and is suitable for competent skiers and boarders, from K to 6.

Events include:

• Ski - Ski Cross, Downhill, Cross Country, Moguls

• Snowboard - Giant Slalom and Board Cross

The event attracts hundreds of participants from across the state. It should be a fantastic opportunity for the students of all standards!

All travel and accommodation is arranged independently. To be clear, this is not a school ski trip. The team will race together and support each other, but otherwise, each family will arrange their own trip.

It would be great to get a good sized team together, I’m sure there must be lots of ski families in the school community who would love to see their children compete in this fun event.

To find out more, contact Natasha Foster [email protected] or 0428 181 700.

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