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Bathurst West Public School Newsletter \ Suttor Street, Bathurst 2795 NSW Phone (02) 63311142 Fax (02) 6332 2319 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bathurst-West-Public School- Website: www.bathurstw-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Relieving Principal: Darren Denmead School Leaders : Michaela & Shanese P&C President: MaryAnn Gould Seth & Josef
Calendar of Events Principal’s Report
Tuesday, 6th December, 2016
Dear Parents/Carers
Presentation Day Today marked our annual Presentation Day festivities, where we
come together to celebrate and enjoy all of our successes, big
and small, from throughout the year. And judging by today’s
events, it has been a wonderful year. Every one of us who
contributes to this amazing school community – staff, families
and children – please take a bow!
School Leaders for 2017
This year’s field of leadership candidates was exceptional, all of
whom are leaders at our school in so many ways. From this
strong field, the school has chosen our leaders for 2017 – they
are (in no particular order) Ava Meares, Molly Gould, Hannah
Gibbons and Angus Porter. Congratulations and we look forward
to working closely with you next year.
Stop work meeting on Thursday 8th December
The NSW Teachers Federation has announced it will hold a stop
work meeting of school teachers and non-school based Teaching
Service (OCAA) members on Thursday 8 December 2016, for a
total of one hour from 8.45am. The purpose of the stop work
meeting is for Federation members to debate and vote on the
proposed Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related
Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2016. Bathurst
West Public School will run as per normal for the entire day,
with most programs unaffected. If your child’s teacher attends
the meeting, appropriate supervision will be provided by other
teachers during play and for the first half hour of class. If you
have any questions, please contact the school’s office.
It’s all happening!
There is plenty happening around our grounds at the moment.
You may have noticed our new digital sign which will make
communication much easier and timelier. This should be up and
running by the end of next week. Our Kitchen Garden teaching
and learning space is well under way and looks fantastic, while
the redevelopment of the Eucalypt quad area is nearing
completion. All of this helps to make everyone’s school
experience even more rewarding and positive.
Challenge of the week
In consultation with parents, the P&C, staff and our children, we
have decided it is time to get ourselves a new school song! The
challenge for the remainder of the year is for the kids and their
families to provide a list of words that describe their school and
how they feel about it, or perhaps a poem, some sentences, a
story, or even lyrics if they are so inclined, that we can put to
music that will be provided by our own Mrs Groves. We need
these in the red riddle box in the office by the end of school.
Grab your chance to be part of history in the making!
Last week’s riddle: I have 24 arms, 10 legs, 1 hand and 4 feet.
What am I? Answer: A liar!!
Enjoy your week,
Darren Denmead
Relieving Principal
2016 Term 4 Week 9 Tues 6th Dec OC Class Work Expo Wed 7th Dec Playgroup, Hall, 9.30-11.30 Yr 6 Bathurst High Orientation Thurs 8th Dec Principal’s Afternoon Tea Choir Nursing home visit Support Unit transition Fri 9th Dec Assembly, Hall, 9.15-10 Helpers Morning Tea
Week 10 Mon 12th Dec Waratah 4 Play SRC Talent Quest Support Unit PCYC Tues 13th Dec Reports sent home Stage 3 class party Stage 2 Shining day Wed 14th Dec Playgroup Xmas Party, St Pats, 11am Year 6 Dinner Dance Fri 16th Dec Assembly, Hall, 9.15-10 Browne Mug LAST DAY TERM 4
2017 Term 1 Mon 30th Jan FIRST DAY TERM 1 2017 Thurs 2nd Feb First day Kindergarten
Term 4, Week 9, 2016
Library Books Its thats time of year again when I'm asking for
you to look under the beds, in the cupboards and
behind the lounges to see if any of our much
loved books have been hiding there. I would love
if you could find all library books and return
them as soon as you can to the Returns Box in
the iCentre within the next two weeks. Notes have
begun to be sent home for years 3-6 and infants
will be out next week (week 9). BWPS spend a lot
of money on these books and your help in bring-
ing these back to ensure we are not wasting these
resources. If you can't find the books, you are
most welcome to pay for, replace or notify me of
any issues if necessary. I really appreciate your
help. Those with all their books returned are able
to receive a prize for their efforts!
Mrs O’connor
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Canteen News
School Awards Congratulations to - Koby Sherden, Brae Miller Griffiths, Eli Armstrong, Billy Berry, Nashita Ahmad, Riordan Kerschner, Chloe Boardman, Antonia Letran, Supriya Sapkota, Sabine Galbraith, Sabine Galbraith, Hayley Bell, Blake Aitcheson, Paton McAlpine, Jodie Riley -Greensitt, Jason Waterhouse Anderson, Logan Watson-Gray, Willow Traves, Xander Nimmo, Skye Simmons, Riley Barwick, Amanda Smith, Hayley Kelleher, Aiden Davis, Isabelle Gorman, David Thomas, David Thomas, Kristi Boyjonauth, Ryan Kirkland, Shayli-Rose Macpherson, Jackson Grant, Mackenzie Clarke-Lowe, Hayden Bell, Kaliyah Bull, Tyrell Lane Bergan, Dezzy Drewe, Sarah Tester
Roster Mon 12/12 T Roels, Tues 13/12 J.Baillie, Wed 1412 J.Baillie, Thurs 15/12 J.Baillie, C Merrick, Fri 16/12 T.Roels, K Taylor, K McClure
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE
PARENTS WHO DONATED ITEMS
TOWARDS THE CHRISTMAS MEAL
DEAL. It was a great success with around
260 meals being prepared. Also THANK
YOU TO THOSE PARENTS WHO
CAME UP ON THE DAY and helped to
assemble and hand out those meal deals. It
was a mighty effort. Once again without
the support of the school community the
canteen would not be able to put on these
special days for the children. It was a great
way to celebrate the end of the term.
The CANTEEN WILL BE OPERATI NG
RIGHT UP TO AND INCLUDING THE
LAST DAY OF TERM FRIDAY 16th
December. We still have a variety of
lunch items available but as items run out
we will not replace them. There will still
be a variety of foods available.
As the days have been hot why not send
your child with some money to purchase a
cold iceblock at afternoon tea time. Prices
range from 50c to $1.50. This is a great
Principal’s Awards Congratulations to - Koby Sherden, Brae Miller Griffiths, Eli Armstrong Skye Simmons, Logan Watson-Gray, Riley Barwick, Isabelle Gorman, Nashita Ahmad, Riordan Kerschner, Ryan Kirkland, Shayli-Rose Macpherson, Sarah Tester
Badge Awards Congratulations to - Shayli-Rose Macpherson, Sarah Tester
Talent Quest
Auditions started for the Talent Quest on the 14th
of November and go till the 8th of December. The
performance date of the Talent Quest is the 12th
of December.
SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, 9th December 2016
You are invited to a parent/carer morning tea
which will be held on Friday 9th December 2016
following the school assembly in the school hall.
We would love to see you there to celebrate
the Wonderful partnership we share that ben-
efits all the children at
Bathurst West Public School.
Coordinator:, Sue Rogers
Bathurst West Playgroup meets on Wednesdays in the school hall from 9.30 to 11.30. New people are always welcome. Our Christmas party will be held on Wednesday 14th December at St Pats, starting at 11.00am
CLOTHING POOL OPENING
27/1/2017 OPENING HOURS
8.00AM - 10.00AM
1.30PM - 3.30PM
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Central West OOSH Services Central West OOSH Services provide quality & caring out of school hours care (including vacation care, pupil free days) for children & families in the Central West NSW. Care provided for children aged 5-12 Transport provided to & from schools in Bathurst and Kelso Breakfast is provided till 8am at before school care Government CCB & CCR is available to eligible families
Before School Care - 7am-9am After School Care - 3pm-6pm
Vacation Care - 7am-6pm For more information please contact Tanya on
0411 521 460
Bathurst Bus Lines
Transport for NSW are now accepting
applications for 2017. We encourage all
Students who will be commencing
Kindergarten in 2017 to apply now. The link to
apply for a bus pass is:
https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/
howtoApply
Transport NSW have also advised that any
student with an expiring bus pass at the end
of 2016 should apply to update their details
prior to December 2016.
This applies to all students who are:
Currently in Year 2 and Year 6
Have changed address or school or
Have approval on special circumstances.
The link to update is:
https://apps.transpiort.nsw.gov.au/ssts/
updateDetails
After 31 December 2016 students must apply
for a new Bus Pass at:
https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/
howtoApply
Olivia Duffey (Russell) competed in the 2016
Australian Titles on Sunday.
She placed 1st place in Sumo and 1st place in
Sword Combat.
This earned her the title of Australian Champion
for those two divisions for 2016.
Could you be a Volunteer Ethics Teacher?
With more volunteer teachers, the Primary Ethics program for students who don’t do scripture at Bathurst West Public School can continue in 2017. Are you keen to help children gaining critical thinking skills to navigate the world around them? Do you have 30 minutes to spare on Fridays during term time? If so, be-coming a volunteer ethics teacher could be a rewarding volunteer experience for you. Volunteer ethics teachers receive comprehensive train-ing, all lesson materials and ongoing support. You will help students explore ethical issues such as what makes a good friend, what being fair means, and is it ever ok to break promises. You don’t need previous teaching experience – just en-thusiasm for discussing interesting issues with our fantas-tic Bathurst West kids! Learn more and make an online application at www.primaryethics.com.au. Questions? Phone or text Miranda Gott (Year 6 parent and ethics volunteer teacher) on 0418 861 341, or talk to Principal Darren Denmead.
http://www.primaryethics.com.au/
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Host an Exchange Student in 2017! Do you have a spare room? World Education Program (WEP) Australia, a non-profit student exchange organisation is looking for volunteer host families to host an overseas exchange student! *See Australia through the eyes of a non-Australian *Visit new places and re-visit old favourites *Teach our local customs and language *Gain a new family member and friend for life *Have lots of fun! Students are arriving in February 2017 and are looking forward to learning about Australia! Find out more! Request a free information pack for your family! Text “hosting” to 0428 246 633 Email [email protected] or check out www.wep.org.au
