assembly dates , 2017 issue 3
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14 march, 2017 issue 3ASSEMBLY DATESMON 20TH MAR - FOUNDATIONFRI 31ST MAR -FINAL ASSEMBLY 5/6
TERM 1 CALENDAR DATES 2017 MARCH MON 13 - LABOUR DAY
TUE 14-THUR 16 - GRADE 3/4 SWIMMING
TUE 21 - FRI 24 - GRADE 3/4 SWIMMING
FRI 24 - GRADE 5/6 INTERSCHOOL SPORTS
TUE 28 CIAO DOWN TUESDAY
FRI 31 END OF TERM 2:30PM
our values – the moral fibre which guides our cultureCONSTANT LEARNINGMUTUAL RESPONSIBILITYCOMPASSIONSENSE OF POSSIBILITYSCHOOL COUNCIL
President Gabrielle MarchettiVice President Jeremy SchreursTreasurer Jeremy SchreursBuilding and Grounds Geoff CopeDeana Wang, Tim Schork
OSHC Sarah MoonPolicies Marg WeymouthCommunity Partnerships Colin MastersDET Sheryl Hall, Marg Weymouth, Trevor Strolla
56 Brunswick Road BRUNSWICK EAST 3057 . t 9380 1231 . e. [email protected]
Please send enquiries to [email protected] marked attention to the relevant convenor.
NEWSLETTER
MARG &
TREVOR’S BLOG
YEARS 3/4
FOUNDATION
YEARS 5/6PE NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS
RemindeR to paRents!We need to know when your child is absent from school. Please let us know preferably prior to 9am, by phone: 9380 1231 or email: [email protected] .
it has continued to be a busy and
productive two weeks since our last newsletter edition. this term
has truly flown by!
the information sessions hosted in the learning areas were well attended and the peppercorn picnic, (maybe a rebranding is necessary…. the potable picnic?) was a huge success. it was great to see so many new families being welcomed by our Bsps community. the food served at the picnic was delicious and a big thank you needs to go out to angela who coordinated the cooking team in the kitchen on both Wednesday and thursday leading up to the event. thanks too, to all the parents who helped set up, serve and pack up at the end. We really do have a wonderful community at Brunswick south and it is at events like this that our community spirit and really shines through.
We are also sad to say farewell to Rachel for the rest of this year. she will be taking leave until the end of 2017. Rachel has worked at Bsps for longer than she would probably like to admit and in this time has made wonderful contributions to the school. We are grateful for her contributions to Bsps in her role in Health & pe and working alongside staff and students in the learning areas, (Rachel has even taught some of the parents in our school community!)
Last week the school council nomination process concluded. as there were three nominations and three vacant positions
on school Council there was no need to go to an election. We would like to welcome our three new Council members: Jeremy schreurs, monique dawson and sara Rosson.
please remember that being on Council is only one of the many ways that you can support our school. immediately after we have our first meeting as a new school council we will have new sub-Committee Convenors appointed. this will give families an option of joining Council’s various sub-Committees. these are: Community partnerships, policy, osHC and Building and Grounds.
We know that different families can offer different levels of support for our school through volunteering and this is always greatly appreciated. thank you everyone for your fantastic ongoing support for our school.
enjoy your week!
trevor and marg
VioLin CLuB dates foR teRm 1 � tuesday 21 march, lunch time
(please bring your violin & a music stand if you have one).
HaVe you seen ouR neW siGn?
SHERYL’S BLOG
FOUNDATION
FUTSAL!
YEARS 1/2PE NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS
We can hardly believe it, we have been at school for 19 days and this is our first full week at school!
We have busy days, learning in different groups with different teachers. In Italian we are working hard at making sense of a new alfabeto, with new sounds and lots of new words.
in measurement we are looking at how we know when it is day or night and the different things we do in both. We love to express our emozioni and are learning to be brave in everything we do. one of our brilliant zen students shared his thoughts just before our meditation time. “When the ‘i can’t’ monster pops into your head all you have to think is – yes i can and the monster will get smaller.” our work is done!!
SHERYL’S BLOG
FOUNDATION
FUTSAL!
YEARS 1/2PE NEWS
PERFORMING ARTS
In Italian Literacy, we
have been learning to Check for Understanding.
This strategy helps us understand texts better and improves our comprehension. Why don’t you ask your child to speak about one of the characters (Kiki, Jack, Mia, Kevin or Serena) in our new Italian class book ‘Tutti Insieme a Scuola’?
We WouLd aLso Like to ConGRatuLate aLL tHe students in GRade 1&2 foR ReaCHinG tHeiR Read to seLf stamina taRGet of 20 minutes! BRaVissimi! measuRementWe have been having fun sequencing time and events, such as days of the week, months of the year and seasons.
Read to someoneWe would like to invite parents and caregivers to join us at 9:00am on any one of the following days, or all of them (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) for Read to Someone. This will happen weekly commencing week beginning Tuesday 14 March. We look forward to seeing you then!
What we have learnt so far…
The BSPS community spirit was thriving at the Picnic last Thursday night!It was such a great turnout, thank you to all who attended.
The community partnerships committee:
� Bianca Novello � Colin Masters � Stephen Nowicki � Jane Scammell � Simone Gregurke � Angela Nicholas
would like to thank everyone who helped with the school picnic: � Kylie Hunter � Clare Verde � Nina Bonacci � Simon Hall � Deanna Wang � Jacob Williams � James Bennett � Antjie Dunn � David Scammell � Sarah Kreigler � Travis Maher � Sarah Moon � Kate Page � Laura Lapena � Lorenzo Nutti � Celia Church � Paula Rizzuto � Annette Tschorn � Brett Saraghi � Sybil Borthwick
And we know that there were some more but we don’t know your names - so thanks, you know who you are!!
peppeRCoRn piCniC
HeLpeRs aRe needed!
The BSPS Library is a busy place.
With a lot to do in this beautiful space, regular parent/carer/grandparent help is essential to the smooth running of this great resource.
every tuesday from 2.30pm – 3.30pm we invite you to come to the library and assist us with the following:
� preparing the library for use by classes and lunchtime library clubs
� Re-shelving
� repairs to current books
� covering new books
Thank you in advance for any time you can give to help. We look forward to meeting you in the library on Tuesday’s or another time by arrangement.
antje, anya & kylie
Bsps Library parent volunteers
Dear Parents and Carers,Please esnure when making online payments that you reference the students name and in particular the correct reason/description for your payment.
� Eg: ASmith(Student name)/Levies/Volcont
� ASmith (Student name)/OHSC � ASmith(Student name)/5/6camp � ASmith(Student name)/1/2Swim
Without these references, it is very difficult to allocate the payment to your account, and therefore, your statement will not reflect that a payment has been made. See below how to make payments.
sHout out foR sCHooL pRoduCtion VoLunteeRs
The 2017 school production will take place in October. This type of event requires a lot of forward planning and collaboration.If you can spare some time to help, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]’t forget...i am looking for 16-20 children in grade 3-6 who would like to be part of the band for the school production. forms available in the office and must be returned by thursday 16th march.
Kind regards,daniele Vitali
BSPS NOTICES
3 workshops: 45 minutes each
Children age: 3 - 6 years old
Times: 10.30am; 11.30am; 12.30pm (maximum 8 children each group)
Cost: Free event All materials provided
Bookings: [email protected]
Book now your group of choice!
Italian Language for Children
Easter School Holiday Workshops Italian Cultural Institute, South Yarra In collaboration with Minitalia Lab
The Easter Bunny is at the Mini-Colosseum in South Yarra! Let your Mini-Explorers discover the language of Italy at the IIC
through different activities from creative play, art, music and stories!
TUESDAY 4th APRIL
IIC
233 Domain Rd South Yarra
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