Wednesday 12 September 2018 Term 3 - Week 8

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

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Byron Bay Public School

17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481

Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625

Email: byronbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Member of the Lighthouse Valley of Schools

Byron Bay Public School stands proudly on the traditional land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation

Great School Byron Bay Public School opened in 1892. It has provided a unique teaching and learning environment that proudly serves families from a diverse range of backgrounds. Currently there are 640 students and 26 classes.

The school’s motto, ‘I Aspire, I Achieve’ and the ensuing belief in excellence, innovation, opportunity and success is a driving force within the school community. The school is proud of its longstanding reputation for good work, good behaviour and students wearing their uniform with pride.

The school provides a very supportive and positive educational environment which addresses the learning needs of all students. We have high expectations consistent with each student ’s ability and the belief that all students can achieve their personal best. We are on a journey towards achieving excellence. While the emphasis is on literacy, numeracy and future focused teaching and learning, a broad range of extracurricular programs operate, including sport, dance, choir, band, public speaking, cultural, environmental, leadership, philosophy, growth mindset, TOM, STEM and robotics initiatives.

The development of technology is ongoing, with opportunities for students to engage in future focused learning, including robotics and coding programs.

The school’s highly dedicated staff are committed to providing rich and varied programs to ensure that all students receive a quality education. We foster positive relationships, personal effort and a positive attitude to learning. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) strategies based on the core values of being ‘Respectful, Responsible and Fair’ are embedded into all aspects of school life. We value and promote strong partnerships with our families, the local community and educational networks. The school is welcoming and friendly. The school enjoys a strong partnership with the P&C who financially support educational programs and provide an avenue for whole school community input into school decision making. Parents are actively involved in school life. Education Week Awards Congratulations to Gaye McKenna, our School Administration Manager, Michelle Spry, our Stage Two Assistant Principal and Cameron Smith, our Band Master, who each received a prestigious Lennox Coast Network Education Week Award. We are proud of your achievements. Congratulations to our Tournament of Minds (TOM) Team After winning the Regional finals, our girls creative and performing arts TOM Team competed in the NSW State Finals, representing the North Coast, in Sydney on Sunday and were up against experienced teams from across the state. Although they did not win the competition, they did themselves, their families and Byron Bay Public School extremely proud. We were amazed at the incredible skill level of the team. They had three hours to prepare a solution to the challenge they were given. They worked as a cohesive team, focusing on collaboration and thinking creatively to

School Donations: Building A Better Foundation The school has established two tax deductible funds to enable parents,

relatives and friends the opportunity to make donations. The Building Fund has provided financial support to complete our school hall

renovations, install reverse cycle air-conditioning units in every classroom and construct classroom computer centres. During the next three

years, the Building Fund will be used to improve playground facilities. The Library Fund has provided reading materials for guided reading, home read-

ing and the Reading Eggs technology program. This fund will continue to expand reading resources and technology for

literacy learning. You can visit our website to download and complete a donor card. Your

support is sincerely appreciated.

What's Coming Up! Term 3 - 2018

Week 8 Thursday 13 September

Playgroup 9.30am

Life Education Van visit

P&C Meeting 6.00pm Friday 14 September

North Coast Athletics - Lismore

Week 9 Monday 17 September

Life Education visit

Whole School Assembly - 1.50pm Tuesday 18 September

Life Education Van visit Wednesday 19 September

Life Education Van visit

Arts Extravaganza Tickets on Sale—Kinder Verandah 8.55-9.15am $10 per ticket

Arts Extravaganza Tech Run

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE

VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE “Make a Payment”

PAYMENTS NOW DUE

School Contribution - $80

Book Pack - $55

Yrs 5 & 6 - Bright Lights Ex - $8

PSSA NC Athletics - $7/$25 Shirt

Education Awards L-R Gaye, Cameron & Michelle

Wednesday 12 September 2018 Term 3 - Week 8

showcase their performing arts skills to solve problems in the challenge they were presented with. Our team, consisting of Camila H, Esme L, Eden S-G, Kate L, Marley A and Juniper B had the right mix of intelligence and creativity, along with the ability to work as an effective team. Well done, TOM team! Thank you to Mrs Whitney for giving up her time to support and facilitate the team and to the parents for their willingness, at very short notice, to travel with their children to the state finals. It was a real team effort.

Special Visitor Yesterday we had a very special visitor pay us a visit, a koala bear decided to spend time in our beautiful fig tree that is in the middle of our playground and it soon became the centre of attention amongst the students.

Photographs, Video Footage, YouTube & Social Media This is a reminder to all parents that we need to continue to respect the privacy of other students and their families. If you are taking photos or video footage of school activities, please stay focused on your child. The images that you capture are not to be uploaded onto any social media sites, including YouTube, Facebook and like sites, without the express permission of the students concerned, their parents and the school. We appreciate your ongoing cooperation in regard to this matter.

Playgroup - Thursdays 9.30am Our school playgroup operates every Thursday morning in the hall. Kate Smith is our playgroup coordinator who provides a wonderful environment for families with young children to meet and play.

Play Equipment - Before and After School Use Please remember that children playing on the fixed equipment after school are to be in direct supervision of their parent or carer. It is important that students who are not picked up from school go directly home or go straight to bus lines. By everyone following these expectations, we are creating a safe environment for our students. Please note that in the morning, the play equipment is out of bounds to all.

P&C Meeting Tomorrow Our next P&C Meeting will be held tomorrow evening, Thursday 13 September in the staffroom. The P&C are keen to commence planning for 2019 and beyond and will be working on a strategic plan over the next few months. Everyone is welcome to attend the P&C’s meetings and we would love to see some new faces. Child minding is available, please contact the school office if this is required.

Band Committee Meeting Our next meeting is at 3.30pm tomorrow, Thursday 13 September in the band room. I encourage all Band Committee members and interested parties to attend.

Until next time, Mrs Linda Trigg Principal Band News Congratulations to our wonderful Band Leader Cameron Smith who received an Education Week Award to recognise his work with the BBPS Band. The next Band meeting is this Thursday 13 September at 3.30pm in the Band Room, come along and join in the fun. Dates to Remember: Friday 21/9/18: Arts Extravaganza Rehearsal - Bunyip and Wilder Bands will be performing. Wednesday 26/9/18: Arts Extravaganza - 6.00pm

Grandparents' Day 2018 Next Term we are celebrating Grandparents' Day. Grandparents are warmly invited to our celebrations on Wednesday 24 October at 9.20am. We will be having a special assembly, followed by classroom visits and a morning tea for grandparents in the hall at 10.30am. See attached letter with today’s newsletter for more details. Please RSVP to your child's teacher before Wednesday 17 October. We hope to see you there!

ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA - 26 September

CONCERT 1

All performers must be at school between 5.30 and 5.45pm.

All students who are performing in either a class item, the Bunyip Band, Stage 2 choir, Year 2 Choir or a filler item are to be dropped off and picked up

from their allocated classroom below.

CONCERT 2

All performers must be at school between 7.00 and 7.15pm

All students who are performing in either a class item, the Wilder Band, the Senior Choir, the String Ensemble or a filler item are to be dropped off and picked up from the allocated classroom mentioned

in the table below.

ITEM DROP OFF/PICK UP

Bunyip Band Band Room

Esme, Hayden, Will, Marnix &

Mac Band Room

5I 3M

Sam 3M

Stage 2 Choir 3W

2V 6H

Charlie 3M

1G 6S

Tahli, Feather & Evie 6S

4P 2C

Jam Session Boys & Grace R Band Room

6S 2T

Molly 3W

Year 2 Choir 6H

Finale - all Students Pick up from their

holding rooms

ITEM DROP OFF/PICK UP

Wilder Band Band Room

Jesse, Georgia, Tyler, Elvis,

Jethro, Lolita, Ava & Phoebe 3M

5W 3W

Saffron 2T

2T 6S

Year 4 Girls 6S

3D 6H

Amos & Leo 3W

Year 5 Heart of Dancers 3M

TOM STEM Group 3W

2W 2C

String Ensemble Band Room

4PV 6S

Sunny & Rowan 6H

Senior Choir 3M

Finale - all Students Pick up from their

holding rooms

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Arts Extravaganza News The second Arts Extravaganza for 2018 is fast approaching and students and their teachers are working in collaboration to ensure a great night of entertainment. If your child’s class is performing in the Arts Extravaganza and your child is unable to attend on the night, please inform your child’s teacher immediately.

The ticket sales desk will be on the Kindergarten verandah, opening every morning from 8.55-9.15am, from Wednesday 19 September to Wednesday 26 September. Each concert has a different set of performances and the hall will be vacated between sessions, unless you have tickets for both concerts. Tickets are $10 per person, per concert and seating in the hall is limited, so please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

All BBPS students will see both concerts at the Dress Rehearsal on Friday 21 September and therefore will not attend the show as part of the audience on Wednesday 26 September.

All students performing will be required to stay in their allocated holding room when not performing.

Our school fixed equipment is OUT OF BOUNDS for the duration of both concerts. A child minding service will be provided in the Library for any BBPS students who are not performing and need looking after, but whose parents are watching either Concert 1 or Concert 2.

Delicious food will be available from the canteen before Concert 1 and in between Concert 1 and Concert 2.

**** All students are performing in the finale at the end of each

concert. They will return to their Holding Rooms after the finale and

will wait for a parent to pick them up.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY OUR FINAL EXTRAVAGANZA FOR 2018!

Term 3 - Week 9 Canteen Roster

Mon 17 Sep Vicky Liddle, Michelle Roesler

Tue 18 Sep Tiffany Stickl, Natalia Klein

Wed 19 Sep Shirley Graham, V.C.

Thu 20 Sep Kelly Stenner, Ange Grice

Fri 21 Sep Rebekah Tom, Danny Almagor

If you are able to assist or can’t make it in, please contact Mandy in the canteen or email bbpscanteen@gmail.com.

Wednesday 12 September 2018 Term 3 - Week 8

Isolde KC Maya 3D

Rosie KD Camden 3M

Fynn KM Hamish 3/4S

Olive KP Grace 3W

Riccardo KS Calum 4P

Francesca 1C Michael 4PV

Samuel 1E Maya 4/5W

Rory 1G Amelia-Belle 5I

Atlas 1S Beau L 5R

Japhi 2C Allegra 5W

Max 2T Lahanea 6H

Kai 2V Sean 6S

Goldie 2W Ava 6W

Weekly Achievement Awards Term 3 Week 7

These awards will be presented at Assembly in Week 9.

Technology Oskar 2T

Music Surya 5W

Choir Ke'ala 6W

Community Notices Byron Bay Junior Cricket information day Wednesday 12 September from 3.30-5.00pm at Byron Bay Rec Ground. U13s train mid-week and play Saturday morning matches. U11s-U8s have training and games mid-week. For more information contact Jason on 0488 996166. www.byronbaycc.nsw.cricket.com.au/

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Weekly Achievement Awards Week 6

School of Life The School of Life Project involves students using an automat-ed video monitor located at school to answer age appropriate questions each year until they graduate from High School. Each year about 40 minutes of video will be collected and stored se-curely. The footage is made available to students when they leave high school. For more information go to http://theschooloflifeproject.org/ or contact the school office.

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