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Beresfield Bugle Beresfield Public School
Live And Learn Cnr Anderson Dr & Lawson Ave, Beresfield NSW 2322
T: 4966 1146 F :4966 2492 E: [email protected]
W: beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Term 4 Week 8 Thursday 6th December 2018
PRINCIPAL TALK
Reporting to Parents
Tomorrow reports will be sent home with students. Meetings with teachers about the reports will be made on request by parents.
K-6 Assembly
Our last whole school assembly for the year occurs tomorrow at 2pm. Parents invited.
Senior Citizens Luncheon
Next Monday at 11:15am some Stage 3 students will walk across to the Beresfield Bowling Club to sing to the Senior Citizens at their Xmas Luncheon. What a great way to mix the generations!
P&C Meeting
Next Monday is the final P&C meeting for the year. All invited in the staffroom at 5:30pm
Presentation Day
We are all looking forward to our Presentation Day assembly on Thursday 13th Dec at 9:15am. It will take place in the Lloyd Crockett Community Hall. All parents and community are invited to attend.
Student Leaders 2019
Our 2019 school leader election took place last Friday. We are so proud of our 14 students who nominated themselves as a candidate for 2019 school leadership positions. All students were organised and presented their speeches well in the lead up to Friday. They made the decision of who to vote for very difficult. They are (in alphabetical order)…
Chaise Chapman
Bella Evans
Matilda Higginbottom
Mikayla Ireland
Manaia Parker
Brody Scrivener
From these six, the captain, vice-captain and four prefects will be announced at our Presentation Day assembly on Thursday 13th Dec.
Yearbook
On sale for $27. Those who have bought it are raving about it!
End-of-year Activity
On Friday 14th December, we are heading out on excursions. All students come in school uniform. The canteen will be closed on this day.
K-2 - Speers Point Park travelling by bus. $10
Stage 2 - Movies at Maitland, followed by Maitland Park travelling by bus. $20
Stage 3 - Newcastle Foreshore travelling by train. $6
The Support Unit – Movies at Greenhills travelling by bus. $20
P&C Xmas Fun Day
On Tuesday 18th Dec, the P&C have organised an out-of-uniform day. Students are asked to wear a Xmas shirt. The raffle will be drawn and Santa may make an
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Payment due for Excursions—Wed 12th Dec
Presentation Day - Thurs 13th Dec
End of Year Excursion—Fri 14th Dec
Last day for Uniform Shop—Tues 11th Dec
Bellata PS Christmas Appeal due tomorrow
Notes sent home
P&C Xmas Fun Day BBQ Order
Prefect Congratulatory Letter
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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
appearance too. This is also the last day of the canteen for lunch orders. See below about the P&C funded BBQ lunch!
Canteen
On Friday 14th the canteen will close because all students will be on their end-of-year excursion.
In the last week of school the canteen will operate normally on Monday 17th Dec. Tuesday 18th Dec will be the last day of operation, and will be a special day. The P&C will fund the lunch for all students. Last Monday a note was sent home to each student, asking for each student’s preference. These orders will be delivered to rooms at 1:30pm on the day. Ice blocks will be the only item sold over the counter at 11am. Students need to bring their own food on Wednesday 19th Dec, the last day of school.
Last day for students
Students’ last day of the year is Wednesday 19th Dec. On this day, there are two activities of note. The first is that students will be told who their class teacher for next year will probably be. Students will get the opportunity to be with this teacher for part of the afternoon.
Then, just before the final bell, students will form an arch in Area A and those students and staff who will be leaving for the final time can walk through to say their final farewells.
Last Week’s Quiz
What is the 16th letter of the alphabet? P
Congratulations go to Shenesse, Haych, Harlem, Abby and Emerald who submitted correct entries.
Mr Jonathan Ridgway
Year 6 Committee Meeting
The final committee meeting will be held on Monday 10th Dec at 3.05pm in classroom 5/6D for last minute organising of the setup of the hall.
An information letter will be going home soon advising parents/students of expectation on the formal assembly and dinner.
End of Year Excursion Payments due 3.15pm Wednesday 12th Dec
Payments may be made at the office by EFTPOS or cash (in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s name and class), credit card over the phone or with the Parent Online Payment Portal (POP) on our school website. If sending money in with your child please send in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s name and class. Receipts will be returned to you in this bag. We don’t hold money overnight and so do not carry change so correct money is appreciated.
Please speak to the office staff or send in a confidential note to the Principal if you are experiencing financial hardship as assistance may be available for some excursions.
Stephanie Bagnall - Admin Manager
Library Stocktake
During Week 9 the library will be conducting a stocktake. Borrowing for 2018 has now ceased and it is vital that all library books are returned to the library so that they are included in the stocktake. We are currently running a competition to see which class has all of their books returned first and the children in the winning class will receive a prize. Thanks for your assistance.
Karen Meyer— Teacher Librarian.
Kindergarten PRD Christmas Colouring in competition
This week all students in Kindergarten were invited to participate in a PRD Christmas colouring in competition. Colouring in pictures are due back class teachers by 9am Friday morning. The local agent from PRD Real Estate Beresfield, Reece Thompson, will present vouchers to three students on Tuesday the 11th December at our lunch time assembly. Best of luck to all students!
Mikaela Vermeulen
Books in Homes
Last Friday 30th November, we held our last Books in Homes Assembly for 2018. Students from Early Stage One and Stage One attended this assembly along with some very
Fri 14th Dec
Mon 17th Dec
Tue 18th Dec
Wed 19th Dec
Closed Due to end-of-year excursions
Open Running stock down due to end of year.
Special lunch funded by P&C. Iceblocks only for sale.
No orders. Iceblocks only for sale
special guests. Our guest speaker was Wendy Fitzgerald, who entertained all of the students with her writing tool box and encouraged all of the children to think about imaginative writing. A big thank you must go to Quarry Mining and Construction for supporting this worthwhile initiative. Due to their generosity each child gets these books to take home and keep in a library bag. As of 2018, and through the generous support of sponsors, donors and funding bodies, the tally stands at nearly 2.5 million books distributed across Australia through the Books in Homes Program!
Mikaela Vermeulen—Books in Homes Coordinator
2019 Swimming Carnival - Monday 4th February
This Friday is the final day for the return of swimming carnival notes for the 2019 swimming carnival. Thank you to those students/parents who have returned their notes already and to those parents who have indicated that they would like to assist on the day. I have only three volunteers at this stage and would love to have at least 10 so that we can time all lanes and have some assistance on the side of the pool for judging or moral support. I know some parents are unable to possibly know if they are available at this stage, but I am also happy for anyone to inform me up until the last day of the school term. Please make sure that forms are completed correctly and that your child CAN swim the nominated distance and stroke so that we are able to run a safe and positive carnival.
House Captains
This afternoon we conducted the elections for House Captains. Successful candidates will be announced at next Thursday’s Presentation Day assembly.
Michael Edwards—Sports Co-ordinator
Next week’s focus is: Do Your Best
When I’m doing my best:
I focus on my work
I actively participate
I set goals
I am a good sport
This Week’s Quiz
The Murray River divides New South Wales and _____________.
Write your answer on a piece of paper with your name and class and post it in the Quiz Box next to Mr Ridgway’s office by Wednesdays at 10am.
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.
Sporting Schools Basketball
This week is the last week of our Sporting School basketball program. We would like to thank the team from Newcastle Basketball for running the program and working with all of our students. Students have thoroughly enjoyed the program and it has been pleasing to see their skills improve each week. You never know, we may see one of our students become a future “Boomer” or “Opal” and represent Australia in Basketball.
Congratulations to the following students who
received awards at the last assembly.
KL Ameena S Jayden R
KW Alex C Harvey B
1H Brayton S Darcey P
1V Luka B Lachlan C
2G Melissa M Jake T
2L Lily E Aiden B
3/4A Mathew M Kiara R
3/4E Brayden C Haych B
3/4W Corey Mc Kade H
5/6D Boz S Tkyus P
5/6E Alex B Ruby A
5/6W Thomas L
Brant S
Matilda H
K/6SJ Eli B
K/6M Alex F
K/6R Curtis R
P & C News
Canteen 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 contact Angela on 0408 641 387.
Raffle Tickets Please return raffle tickets to the canteen by Monday 17th Dec.
Uniform Shop The last day for the year will be Tuesday 11th December 2018.
Open every day Week 1 of Term 1 2019.
Staff Development Day Tuesday 29th January 2019
9am—12.00 noon.
Tues—Fri 8.30am—9.00am.
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 4 2018
Monday 10th December Tuesday 11th December
Stacey Munzenberger Aimee Rolph
Carolyn Watt Carolyn Watt
Wednesday 12th December Thurs 13th December
Tegan Brown Aimee Rolph
Carolyn Watt Lesa Ashard
Lesa Ashard
Friday 14th December
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 Angela
Waters on 0408 641 387.
P&C Raffle Donations
It is that time of year again where we ask families
to donate items for our Christmas Raffle.
Donations like food, toys, colouring books, textas
or something Christmas themed would be great
for our hampers.
Donations for the annual P&C Christmas Raffle
can be left at the canteen.
We would love to make this the biggest raffle yet
and have lots of prizes on offer. Please send
donations by Friday 14th December.
The Raffle will be drawn on 18th December.
Term 4 2018 Calendar
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8
3 December 4 December
FGHS Orientation Day
5 December
K-2 Basketball Program
6 December 7 December
Support Class - PCYC
Reports Home
K-2 Responsible Pet Visit
K-6 Assembly
Yr 3-6 Basketball Program
9
10 December
P&C Meeting
11 December
Uniform Shop Last Day for the year
12 December
13 December
9.15am Presentation Day
14 December
End of Year Excursions
10
17 December
Year 6 Farewell Assembly
Year 6 Farewell Dinner
18 December
P&C Xmas Fun Day
19 December
Last Day for Students
Farewell Arch 2.45pm
Term 1 2019 Calendar
Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
28 January
Public Holiday
29 January
Staff Develop Day
Uniform Shop open 9.00-12.00
30 January
Students Return
Best Start Interviews
Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00
31 January
Best Start Interviews
Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00
1 February
Kindergarten 1st Day
Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00
2
4 February
Swimming Carnival
Yrs 3-6
5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February