Beckenham Primary School Independent Public School 386 Railway Parade Phone: 9458 4666 BECKENHAM WA 6107

To Parents and Carers

World Teachers' Day Morning Tea On behalf of all staff I would like to thank our School Board parent and community members for putting on morning tea for us this morning. It was a really nice gesture and was greatly appreciated by everyone. I would also like to thank all parents and students who sent in a message of appreciation to teachers via the box outside the office. Your kind words and thoughts are gratefully received. Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs Students entering Year 7 in 2019 (currently in Year 5) are able to apply for a range of specialist programs offered by 18 select high schools. These schools include a fully selective academic school and arts college. Applications close in February 2018. Today all Year 5 students will bring home a leaflet with information on how to apply Junior Toilets The upgrade of our junior toilets is now complete. Having been totally gutted and refurbished, they look brand new and sparkling which is a very welcome improvement indeed. Dogs on Site Please note that dogs are not allowed on school premises. If you walk to school with your dog to collect your child, can you please wait outside of the school gates at the front of the school. Congratulations Congratulations are extended to Ms Katrina Prodger and Mrs Kerinne Castle who are both expecting their first children! Katrina is doubly excited with twins on the way! On behalf of all staff and students I wish both Katrina and Dave and Kerinne and Ned all the very best as they start their new families. School Photos Just a reminder that if parents would like to order student, sports or other special photos that were taken on Tuesday or Thursday please do so online at www.kapture.com.au and use the school code: JGY5XB. Please call Kapture directly on 9240-1714 for any School photo enquiries. Kind regards, John Gillett Principal

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DATES TO REMEMBER

Friday 27th OCTOBER Uniform Shop 8-30am till 9-3oam

School Banking 8-30am till 9-30am

Come dressed as a Teacher Day, Gold coin donation.

WEDNESDAYS WASTE FREE WEDNESDAY’S

THURSDAYS SUBWAY

Wednesday-

1st NOVEMBER

Kindy and Pre Primary Orientation Day

9-30am in the Library

Thursday 2nd NOVEMBER Techno Kids

Friday 3rd NOVEMBER

ROOM 16 ASSEMBLY

Uniform Shop 8-30am till 9-3oam

School Banking 8-30am till 9-30am

Monday 6th – 8th

NOVEMBER

STEM Incursion

Tuesday 7th NOVEMBER Sushi Orders DUE

WASTE FREE WEDNESDAYS

RECIPE

Sweet Potato Chocolate Brownies

A rich and delectable chocolate brownie that the whole family will love and a great way to get veggies in to your kids.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: 30 serves

Ingredients

450g Sweet Potato, peeled and cooked 200g Almond Meal 1/4 Cup Dutch cocoa powder 125g Pitted dried dates 1/4 Cup honey

Directions

1. Peel, chop and boil sweet potato until soft. Be sure use the correct amount of sweet potato as if you use too much, it will not set.

2. Place cooked sweet potato in a food processor and blend with all other ingredients until mixture is combined and moist.

3. Spread mixture into a lined lamington tray and bake in a moderate oven for 20-25mins.

4. The brownies will stay fresh in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days (if it lasts that long!)

5. Serve and enjoy.

P&C NEWS

Come dressed as a teacher! Friday 27 October

FREE DRESS DAY Students can come dressed as a teacher on Friday 27 October in celebration of World Teacher’s Day. Please donate a gold coin; all funds raised will go towards the new playground.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser

There are 10 great flavours to choose from!

Uniform Shop Open Wednesday 1 November

The uniform shop will be open on the day of the Kindy Orientation,

Wednesday 1 November, 11-12:30pm.

HELPING HANDS

HELPING HANDS BECKENHAM NEWS UPDATE

Dear Parents and Guardians, Sustainability: During week 2 the sustainability practices were embedded in the program. Together the staff and children made lots of things using natural resources. The children made plastic bag kites, twine balls using jute string and glue. Made nature frames with children using natural leaves, flowers, honky nuts and seed pods. The children also helped us maintaining the garden by giving water to the plants every day. Construction Zone: the children demonstrated their creative and imaginary skills quite extensively during last fortnight. They construct various items using construction tools and pipes. Dress-Ups: the children and staff also enjoyed playing with costumes and dressing up in different dresses. Halloween Craft: was also popular this week. The children made a variety of art works. They made paper plate witches, Halloween fence frames, cup witches, Halloween colouring in.

Upcoming Events

Pet Incursion by a family: on 10th November a parent will be bringing his pet dog for an incursion. Please have a look at some of our memorable moments below:

For enrolment inquiry and/or more information about aforementioned programs please contact the

coordinator Pooja Saggar on 0478 398 270 or emailbeckenham@helpinghandsnetwork

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