Beresfield Bugle Beresfield Public School

Live And Learn Cnr Anderson Dr & Lawson Ave, Beresfield NSW 2322

T: 4966 1146 F :4966 2492 E: Beresfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Term 3 Week 9 Thursday 20th September 2018

PRINCIPAL TALK

NAPLAN

Students in Years 3 and 5 are today receiving their individual NAPLAN results. If you would like to discuss the results, please make an appointment with your child's teacher. Whole school performance data is not yet available to the school. When it is, we will analyse the data and share it with you.

AECG Pathway Awards

AECG stands for the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. This group partners with all local schools to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal learners. The annual Pathway Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of our Indigenous students. Congratulations go to two of our students who last night received awards at Maitland High School.

Kyra P. for Commitment and Enthusiasm towards all sporting events

Zayne W. for Outstanding Achievement in all Academic Areas

Parent Survey

We’d love to know what you think the school is doing well and where we can improve. Until Friday 19th October, parents have the opportunity to share their opinions about the school. Please take the time to participate so that we can use your feedback to evaluate our performance, and make improvements. It will take about 15 minutes, and can be completed on a mobile device.

Go to https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/bero18

Staffing

Mr Michael Edwards will be on leave next week. Elizabeth Welsh will be teaching 5/6E.

Mr Jonathan Ridgway Busy Bees Unfortunately, there will be NO Busy Bees this week, 21st September 2018 as the kindergarten teachers and I will be on a school excursion at Sydney Zoo. See you

for the final week of Busy Bees on 28th September. Heather Bennett - Busy Bees Co-Ordinator Kinder Taronga Excursion Tomorrow Kinder are going to Taronga Zoo with Miss Wallace, Mrs Ladmore, Mrs McKean, Ms Bennett and Mrs Lewin.

We will leave school at 8.00am so make sure you are at school by 7.50am. We should be back at 4.30pm. Keep an eye on Facebook as we will post when we go past the twin servos in case we are running early or late.

Remember that if your child has an asthma puffer they must take it on the excursion. Children need to wear their school uniform, including school hat. Please ensure they bring a packed recess and lunch with a large bottle of water. Students do not need to bring money as there will not be time to make any purchases. Please apply insect repellent and sunscreen before children arrive at school. We are all very excited for what is bound to be an amazing day!

Miss Wallace - Excursion Co-ordinator

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Kinder Taronga Zoo excursion tomorrow

Special Lunch orders due back tomorrow

NO Busy Bees Program tomorrow

Notes sent home

Stage 3 Mortel’s Excursion

Support Classes PCYC Excursion

Facebook

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Uniform Shop Open:

Tuesdays 8.30am - 9.00am

Fridays 8.30 - 9.00am

P&C Meeting

2nd Monday of each month

5.30pm in the staffroom

Save the Date!

Presentation Day - Thursday 13th December at 9.15am.

Year 6 Formal Assembly and Farewell - Monday 17th December.

More information regarding these and other events will be available next term.

Children’s University Graduation 2018

A reminder to all Children’s University students to update their hours with their class teacher by tomorrow. All hours need to be submitted to the Newcastle University by Friday 28th September.

Our graduation date is Monday 5th November. Parents of graduating students are invited to attend the evening and the school will be providing a bus to and from the venue.

Christie Walandouw - Co-ordinator

2018 School Yearbook

This year Beresfield Public School is launching the 2nd edition of our yearbook. Each class will showcase themselves through artwork or photos. Special events throughout the year will also be shown, including carnivals, excursions, community events and much more. Our Year 6 students will have their own profile as a special part of our book. An example of what the pages could look like appears to the right.

Yearbooks do not need to be preordered this year but will be for sale from the office once they have arrived. The price will be $27.00 (84-page coloured book). We will also sell a limited packaged deal of the 2017 and 2018 Yearbook for $40.

Local Business / Family Business Advertising in Yearbook

We are looking forward to advertising family and local businesses. Sponsoring a page in the yearbook is not only a great way to show support for local students, but a great opportunity to advertise your business within this rapidly growing tight-knit community!!

Don’t wait! Be the first to advertise your business in our yearbook.

Reserve your spot now with a GST free donation to our school! $25 Business Card sized ad (one side) $35Business Card size ad (two sides) $50 1/2 page ad $100 full page ad

Business Cards can be handed into the office with payment. If you have a digital version of your ad (jpeg), please email it and any questions to fia.lyle@det.nsw.edu. Please note that the ad needs to be of high resolution. If you are not sure, please send me an email with the attachment of your ad and I can check for you. All advertisement interest needs to be submitted by Friday 19th October by 3pm. Fia Lyle and Melissa Smith - Yearbook co-ordinators

Not Returning in 2019? We will start to organise classes soon for 2019. If you are moving and will not be returning in 2019, please advise the office as soon as possible.

Last Week’s Quiz

What is the collective noun (group name) for knives, forks and spoons? Cutlery

Congratulations go to Mitchell, Aleasha, Tyson, Melissa and Anthony who submitted correct entries.

This Week’s Quiz

In the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’, what is a jumbuck?

Write your name and class with the answer on a piece of paper, and post it into the Quiz Box near the office by Wednesday.

Next week’s focus is: Speak Appropriately

When I’m speaking appropriately;

I use friendly words

I use a friendly voice

I use my best manners

I say sorry

Congratulations to ……..Makenna, Blayke, Ebonee, Allira May and Mason who were our weekly focus winners and had their names drawn out of the box.

Maitland Touch Gala Day

Last Thursday we had four teams participate in a Touch Gala Day at Maitland Park. The aim of this day was participation and fun and that is exactly what our students achieved. All teams had 5 games each on a busy but enjoyable day. The weather provided us with lots of sun and a pleasant breeze that spring can deliver. Both Junior and Senior teams competed well and in the spirit of the game. I would love to see some or all of these students look locally to participate in an out-of-school competition as they would benefit further from this sport. Parents can contact Maitland Touch or Beresfield Touch to make more enquiries. I would like to thank all parents who assisted with transport on the day and a special mention to Kim Ireland and Kristy Webb who assisted both Mr Gab and I with our senior and junior teams. Thank you to everyone who made the day a memorable one and I am already looking forward to next year. Mr Edwards and Mr Gabrielides

Infants Athletics Carnival

On the 28th September (Friday Week 10) students in K-2 will be participating in an Infants Athletics Carnival. Students are encourage to wear running shoes and either their sports uniform or their house colours on the

day. The carnival will begin at approximately 11.30 and will run until 1.30. Parents are encouraged to attend this event as spectators. Students must bring their school hat and a drink bottle on the day. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Infants Teachers

Riverlights Multicultural Festival

Riverlights Multicultural Festival is back for a second time this year on 13 October 2018. Riverlights is a diverse and colourful celebration of culture through interactive stalls, dance, food, music and arts. This event really shines at night, with the popular festival parade and magical lantern flotilla featured on the Hunter River, an unforgettable experience. Entry to the festival is free.

To celebrate and support the Riverlights Multicultural Festival, 2L have been making lanterns for the Lantern Making Competition. Harley’s lantern was chosen by staff to represent the school. By entering, we hope to win $1,000 for the school to support our community programs.

We are aiming to win again!

Fia Lyle—Class Teacher

Last Minute Messages

If you have a message that you were unable to give to your child before they left for school, can you please call before 1.30pm. Schools are hectic after lunch and we will try and pass your message before 3pm but the earlier the better.

School Gates

We have six different entry points for you to walk into school. Two on Lawson Ave, one on Anderson Drive, one on Hawthorn St, and two on Boomerang St. Plenty to choose from! All these gates, except our main gate on Lawson Ave, are locked between 9.30am and 2:30pm during the school day for the safety of our students. On special occasions we will unlock the gates for ease of access for visitors.

Please do not walk through the vehicular gates on Boomerang Street. This is for vehicles dropping off our special needs students only. Same goes for the staff car park gates. Thanks for your co-operation.

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P & C News

Canteen Breakfast For the rest of this term the canteen will be trialling breakfast on a Tuesday morning.

BREAKFAST - 8.30am - 8.50am TUESDAY ONLY

The canteen is run by volunteers and opens each morning at 8.30am. Correct change is appreciated.

Any parents wanting to help in the canteen please just drop in and see Tracy or contact her on 0418 979 514.

Uniform Shop Opening times:

Tuesday: 8.30am-9.00am

Friday: 8.30-9.00am

We are always looking for pre-loved uniforms.

We resell them for $2 per item.

There are no EFTPOS facilities, so please bring cash.

Order forms are available at the office and orders with money will be filled and sent to your child's class.

Canteen Roster Term 3 2018

Monday 24th September Tuesday 25th September

Stacey Munzenberger Aimee Rolph

Carolyn Watt Carolyn Watt

Wednesday 26th September Thurs 27th September

Tracy Twitchin Lyndel Kable

Carolyn Watt Aimee Rolph

Lesa Ashard

Friday 28th September

Carol Pirie Maria Warwick

Jenny Smith Tiffany Lovell

If you are unable to attend on your rostered day, or if

you would like to help in the canteen, contact Tracy

Twitchin on 0418 979 514

Term 3 2018 Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9

17 September

Year 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion

18 September

Year 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp

Excursion

Yr 6 Farewell committee

meeting - 3.05pm in 5/6D

19 September

Year 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion

20 September

FGHS Enrichment Program

21 September

Kinder Excursion Taronga Zoo

Busy Bees Program

10

24 September 25 September 26 September 27 September 28 September

Infants Athletics Carnival

Busy Bees Program

End of Term Lunch Order

A special lunch order was sent home last week. Please

return the order and correct money to the canteen by

10am tomorrow, Friday 21st Sept. Unfortunately no

change can be given.

Congratulations to the following students who

received awards at the last assembly.

KL Jayden N Hollie C

KW Tane T Bree B

1H Beau M Elsie W

1V Allira-May L Tayla O

2G Melissa M Emerald M

2L Connor L Elizabeth B

3/4A Jasmin M Riley H

3/4E Harlem B Brayden C

Axel M

3/4W Angus R Bella K

Deegan L

5/6D Dannielle S Tkyus P

5/6E G F Ruby A

5/6W Sam F Mikayla I

K/6SJ Vihaan K

K/6M Alex S

K/6R Danielle Nash

Kindergarten Enrolment for 2019 If you have a child or know of a child who will turn 5 years old before 31st July 2019 and wishes to enrol in Kindergarten please contact the school as soon as possible and collect an enrolment form.

DATES FOR KINDER ORIENTATION SESSIONS

We are getting excited about the lovely new students

who will be starting Kinder in 2019 at Beresfield Public

School.

Our Orientation sessions are on the following dates:

Tuesday 30th October 2018

Tuesday 6th November 2018

Tuesday 13th November 2018

Tuesday 20th November 2018

Tuesday 27th November 2018

Sessions will be from 9.30am until 10.45am in the hall.

Parents/caregivers are required to stay for the first 4 sessions.

Getting ready for

Great Aussie Bush Camp Photos