Corona Virus COVID-19 Update A letter was sent out to our parent community on Monday outlining the measures we have put in place based on the most recent directive from the Department of Education. A further update went out via our School Stream app this morning. We will continue to remind the students about the importance of practising appropriate health and hygiene measures both at school and at home. We have put additional measures in place to help minimise the risk. The Department of Education’s directive is available on our website. The left hand section outlines the events that are going ahead, this is the green section. Events that have been postponed are in orange and those that have been cancelled are in red. These are unprecedented times and we are doing our best to ensure the health and safety of students and staff. Our actions are guided by the Department of Education who are working in alliance with the Department of Health. Swimming Age Champions Congratulations to our Swimming Age Champions for 2020. These students excelled in their swimming events and should be very proud of their achievements in the pool. Well done to the following students: Junior Age Champions - Mali S and Ryan S (absent) 11 years Age Champions - Phoebe P and Jack M Senior Age Champions - Siena E and Mac B Student Awards Our whole school assemblies have been cancelled and students are now being presented with their awards in class. Congratulations to this weeks award winners. We have added an insert to the newsletter to accommodate individual photos, please see over.

Behaviour Code for Students: Actions In last week’s newsletter we looked at the expectations for student behaviour whilst at school or participating in school events off site. This week we are looking at the actions we expect our students to display. Promoting the learning, wellbeing and safety of all students in NSW Public Schools is a high priority for the Department of Education. We implement teaching and learning approaches to support the development of skills needed by students to meet our high standards for respectful, safe and engaged behaviour. The following are actions that we expect our students to display: Respect

Treat one another with dignity;

Speak and behave courteously;

Cooperate with others;

Develop positive and respectful relationships and think about the effect on relationships before acting;

Value the interests, ability and culture of others;

Dress appropriately by complying with the school uniform or dress code;

Take care with property. Safety

Model and follow departmental, school and/or class codes of behaviour and conduct;

Negotiate and resolve conflict with empathy;

Take personal responsibility for behaviour and actions;

Care for self and others; and

Avoid dangerous behaviour and encourage others to avoid dangerous behaviour.

Wednesday 18 March 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 8

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

Newsletter

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 acknowledges and pays respect to the Arakwal people of the Bunjalung Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which the school proudly stands.

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

Byron Bay Public School Newsletter 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

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

“Make a Payment”

PAYMENTS NOW DUE Book Packs - $57.00

Voluntary Contribution - $55.00 (includes Mathletics, Reading Eggs, Bus

to Cross Country and Athletics plus a voluntary contribution of $30)

Year 5 Deposit Lake Ainsworth - $50

Year 4 Tyalgum Camp - $265 Year 6 Canberra Excursion deposit - $400

What's Coming Up! Term 1 - 2020

Week 8 Thursday 19 March

High School Expression of Interest Forms due for Year 7 2020

Friday 20 March

Mufti Day - Orange Day National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

Please note: Wilderband and Senior Band - continuing in the hall with distancing measures Year 6 Canberra Excursion - going ahead at this stage

Excursions and Activities temporarily ceased until further Notice FNC Boys and Girls Soccer District Rugby League FNC AFL NC Soccer NC AFL FNC Rugby League FNC Hockey PSSA Netball R1 PSSA Swimming SOPAC District Netball

Postponed until further notice Silent Disco Year 4 and Year 5 Camps Whole School Assemblies Stage Assemblies Scripture Choir Passive Play Parent/Teacher Interviews Playgroup ES1 and S1 gross motor lessons Band Mini Concert Odd Sock Fun Run Community Users after school hours Craft lessons Universal Self Defence Aussie Hoops French Class

Cancelled Excursions and Activities Kindergarten/Year 1 Bus Safety Kindergarten Rap and Rhyme Concert Taikoz Drumming Workshops BCHS Information Evening

Engagement

Attend school every day (unless legally excused);

Arrive at school and class on time;

Be prepared for every lesson;

Actively participate in learning; and

Aspire and strive to achieve the highest standards of learning. ILPs and PLPs A big thank you to all of the parents and students who participated in the development of individualised/personalised learning plans over the past few weeks. Both our Aboriginal students and students with additional learning needs have worked with staff to develop learning plans that are appropriate for each student.

General Consent forms We still have some outstanding ‘General Consent Forms’ that have yet to be returned to school by some families. These forms are a mandatory component of our record keeping that are monitored by the department’s auditor. So as not to cause embarrassment to any families, could you please return these forms by the end of the week. If your child is not currently in attendance at school, please email it through. Your cooperation in regards to this matter would be very much appreciated. Thank you to the large majority of our families who have already returned this form. Generous, Productive P&C A BIG thank you to our most generous P&C who continue to support teaching and learning in all classrooms. We are fortunate to have such an amazing P&C team who work so well together, supporting all staff and students in every classroom. Thank you to Clare Faulks the outgoing secretary and Kath Vaubell the outgoing fundraising coordinator. Thank you ladies for the great job you have both done, it is very much appreciated by the school. Congratulations to Amanda Gilbert, the incoming secretary, and Hayley Devlin the incoming fundraising coordinator, also to all position holders. Executive positions are as follows: President: Paul Prior, Vice President: Sue Charles, Secretary: Amanda Gilbert, Treasurer: Vicky Liddle, Fundraising Coordinator: Hayley Devlin Publicity Officer: position vacant Subcommittees are as follows: Canteen: Mandy Montalbetti, Vicky Liddle, Paul Prior, Julia Green, Sue Charles and Jenny Cruden Uniform Shop: Moyra Smith, Sue Charles and Vicky Liddle Finance: Vicky Liddle, Cameron Bienke and Julia Green Band: Vicky Liddle and Betti Honey Grounds, Building and School Beautification: Sue Charles, Paul Prior, Julia Green, Kath Vaubell, Amanda Davis, Jenny Cruden and Vicky Liddle Fundraising: Sue Charles and Kath Vaubell, Clare Faulks, Julia Green, Betti Honey, Hayley Devlin, Kim Dowling and Amanda Gilbert. Until next time, Mrs Linda Trigg Principal

Piper KC Harper KD

Cyan KE Alessandro KP

River 1A Anthony 1C

Clementine 1H Leo 1S

Ava 2G George 2K

Milla 2M Lulu 2S

Dylan 3D Jude 3M

Audrey 3W Inaya 4B

Goldie 4P Feather 4S

Dhara 4T Reef 5I

Isabel 5R Avalon 5W

Ivy 5/6A Mali 6H

Archie W 6W

Technology Grace 2S

Music Mia 1S

Instrumental Program

Ivy 4S

Weekly Achievement Awards Term 1 Week 7

These awards will be presented at Assembly in Week 9 Term 1

Wednesday 18 March 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 8

Music Room Donation Thank you to our Crossing Supervisor, Norm Jones who has very generously donated a Ganjo to the music program at our school. The Ganjo (Australia) is a six string banjo tuned in the standard tuning of a six string guitar. Pictured here with the Ganjo is Zephyr of 5/6A.

Outdoor learning 2K spent some valuable time in the garden with Deb our Gardening Learning Support Officer. We learnt all about sowing different seeds as the seasons change, how seeds are dispersed throughout the world, which countries our plants come from and also the history of the banana tree. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Deb!

Wednesday 18 March 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 8

2020 - Term 1 - Week 9 Canteen Roster Mon 23 March David Sweet, Michelle Campbell

Tues 24 March Peta Simmons, Amy Godman

Wed 25 March Simon Fitzpatrick, Kelly Stenner

Thurs 26 March Jess Best, Kristie MacDonald

Fri 27 March Yvonne MacDonald, Zani McEnnally

The canteen is open Monday to Friday from 8.55am to 12.00pm (Lunch orders must be placed by 9.15am). Sign up at www.flexischools.com.au - our preferred way to order your lunch. We recommend placing your child’s lunch order the night before. If you would like to volunteer in the canteen (9.00am to 12.00pm), please contact Mandy in the canteen or email bbpscanteen@gmail.com Additionally, the canteen will not be handling any money until further notice. Please use the Flexischools app to order student lunches and any extra pick up items needed. In the event that you are unable to place an online order, please send your child/ren to school with food in their bags.

Uniform Shop Update The uniform shop is currently waiting for a new EFTPOS terminal to arrive. During this time we would appreciate it, if you could please order uniforms through Flexischools www.flexischools.com.au and we will then deliver direct to your child’s classroom on Monday morning or cash at the Uniform shop. Thank you for your patience.

School Banking - Volunteer Banking Coordinator wanted Are you interested in volunteering some of your time? Our School Banking Coordinator is looking for a volunteer to take up this role. The role only requires a very small amount of time each week to collect the students school banking and make the deposit to the bank. You will also be required to coordinate with the school and distribute any materials and rewards. If you are interested in this role, please contact the school office. Please note at this time the School banking Program will be closed from March 20 and will recommence at the start of Term 2. Please don’t bring your deposit book with your weekly banking into school and we will notify you when banking will recommence.

Mufti Day - Wear Orange The Silent Disco and kindness activities scheduled for this Friday have been postponed, payments will be held over for the next disco. Students are still encouraged to wear Orange on Friday 20 March to promote the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This week every child at school is discussing what they can do to help stop bullying, in school or online, here are some examples from Year 5.

CLASS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - Term 1 Week 6

Library News Borrowing from the library has been put on hold. If you currently have any borrowed library books, could you please keep them at home until further notice. Thank you.

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