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17TH FEBRUARY 2014 WEEK 4 TERM 1

WEEK FOUR FOCUS – BE RESPECTFUL Our focus this week will be around being respectful in everything we do. In being respectful we focus

on the values of respect, fairness and responsibility.

Some of the topics parents can cover with their child this week include:

· Always using your manners

· Speak nicely to all people.

· Treat others as you would like to be treated.

· Accepting that other people might look different to you.

· Accepting that other people may have different opinions.

· Showing respect by looking after the school and equipment.

. Following teacher instructions.

K-6 PARENT MEETINGS Teachers will be holding their parent information sessions as follows:-

Stage 3 (4/5H, 5/6A, 5/6B & 5/6E) Monday, 17 Feb 5:00pm - 5:45pm in 5/6E classroom

Kindergarten (KK, KDC & KT) Tuesday, 18 Feb 5:00pm - 5:45pm in KK classroom

Stage 1 (1T, 1/2SH, 1C, 1S, 2T & 2NF) Tuesday, 18 Feb 6:00pm - 6:45pm in the school hall

Stage 2 (3D, 3K, 4S & 4WS) Wednesday, 19 Feb 5:00pm - 5:45pm in 4WS classroom

Please make an effort to attend these meetings to meet your child’s teacher and hear about class routines, focus areas and requirements.

P & C The P & C will be having their first meeting this Thursday, 20 February at 7:30pm in the staffroom. I encourage you to join the P & C to support all the students and staff at Brisbania PS. At the first meeting, the P & C will vote on the company entrusted to take school photos in Term 2. We are also thinking of forming a Road Safety parent group that will be discussed by Deborah Batey.

ERINA HIGH SCHOOL – RAZZLE DAZZLE OPEN NIGHT Keep this date free – Wednesday 26 February at 6pm in the school library. Erina High School is celebrating 50 years of education and will hold an open night with a showcase of quality education; music & drama performances, art and design projects, technological innovation, sporting success and academic achievement.

SYDNEY SWANS AFL PLAYER VISIT Stage 2 and 3 had a visit from two Sydney Swans players last week. They were motivational and entertaining. Their purpose was to enthuse interest in AFL.

FOCUS OF THE WEEK

‘BE

RESPECTFUL’

BRISBANIA PUBLIC

SCHOOL

1 High Street Saratoga NSW 2251

Phone: (02) 4369 1246

Fax: (02) 4363 1068

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

School Web Page: www.brisbania-

p.schools.nsw.edu.au

WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK !

School Security: 1300 880 021

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SCHOOL PLAN 2014 The draft School Plan for 2014 has been written. If you would like to read it, please contact the office.

SWIMMING CARNIVAL (repeat) Our annual swimming carnival will be held at Woy Woy pool on Friday, 21 February. Please ensure your child has enough water, food and sunscreen and a hat on the day. NB THERE WILL BE NO CANTEEN OPEN AT BRISBANIA PS ON FRIDAY 21 FEBRUARY. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR

CHILD HAS DRINKS AND FOOD FROM HOME.

CONTACTING TEACHERS (repeat) Teachers are very busy of a morning and afternoon with preparation and meetings. If you would like to talk to your child’s teacher, please phone the office to make an appointment at a mutually agreeable time. If there is something that is urgent for the day, send in a note with your child or leave a message at the office so the teacher is aware. Please be assured that the staff will work with you should a problem arise.

WORLD’s GREATEST SHAVE- 14 March at Brisbania PS (Repeat) This year, Brisbania PS will donate proceeds of our Crazy Hair Day on Friday, 14 March to The World’s Greatest Shave, to support people living with and research into blood cancer. Please help us raise funds by donating a gold coin on the day! We are asking students not to shave, but come up with their craziest hair design. No hair spray can be used, due to allergies. Be creative- using colour, gel, extensions, clips, ribbons etc.

ROAD SAFETY (repeat) Deborah Batey, Road Safety Officer from Gosford Council, inspected the safety of our students on Thursday morning in Shaw St. She spoke to a number of parents at that time. Please remember that the driveway, dirt area adjacent to the school and car park is for staff parking, emergency access and /or deliveries only. Please use the footpath when walking in the school grounds with your child. The turning circle, in front of the school is a Kiss and Drop zone only, there is no parking permitted in this area. Additionally, in Brisbania Close there is no stopping at any time in the turning circle. Rangers do patrol schools and fines can be costly. Please assist us in providing our students with the best possible road safety around our school.

CLARIFICATION - STONE FRUIT, GRAPES & BLUEBERRIES I have noted the comments on Facebook regarding the stone fruit, grapes and blueberries. Having a mild to moderate allergy myself to chocolate, penicillin and mosquitoes, I know firsthand the effect an allergy has on the body. An anaphylactic attack can be deadly. I’m sure you will understand that we need to look after all students’ medical needs. We encourage parents not to send along nut or egg products in addition to all stone fruit, grapes, and blueberries. These products can cause anaphylactic or deadly allergic reactions in some of our students. Not sending these products along not only protects our anaphylactic students but it also protects your child from the trauma of seeing an anaphylactic reaction. Should the degree of allergy change, I will let you know via the next published newsletter after notification. Thank you for your understanding.

Annette Parrey Principal

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WEEK 11 Monday - R Cattley Tuesday - K Dobell W’day - A Russell

Th’rsday - S Purtell Friday - E Brock

ROSTER

Week 4 Mon - C Richards Tue - H Hogger

Wed - Thur - R Cattley

Fri - Swim Carnival

Week 5 Mon - L Mounton

Tues -S Huntingford Wed - K Hueston Thurs - I Smith Frid - K Boni

.ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Our newsletter is available in digital format on-line at: http://www.brisbania-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

A link to the latest version of the newsletter is posted on our Facebook site and our Twitter account each week.

www.facebook.com/brisbania @BrisbaniaPS

Wow! We are in week 4 already and it's time for our first meeting for 2014 - this Thursday 20th February, we will be discussing many important things including our school photography options, exciting opportunities for our canteen and planning our fundraising events for the year. DID YOU KNOW.... Our canteen is run independently by the P & C. It offers many exciting, fresh, healthy and nutritious foods. Most of our items are home made in our very own canteen. Why don't you try the range of healthy gourmet wraps and burgers. The JUMBO burger is packed with salad. Yum! Please check the BPS website for the 2014 menu and current prices. Remember, as parents and community members you are welcome to come and join the P & C at any time throughout the year. You may chose to do this when you notice that we will be discussing a topic of particular interest to you and your children or join to help contribute ideas to help our school be the best it can be. Our meetings are held in the staff room at 7.30pm each third Thursday of the month. It only costs $2 to join and we highly value your input and involvement. Alternatively you can e mail the P & C using - brisbaniapandc@hotmail.com Liza Moulton On behalf of Brisbania P & C

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TERM 4 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thursday 20th February P & C Meeting 7:30pm in the school staffroom All new families are encouraged to attend.

Friday 21st February School Swimming Carnival - Yr 3 - Yr 6 @ PLC

Yr 2 students that are turning 8 this year may compete, however children MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM 50M UNDER THE QUALIFYING TIME. BOYS: 1 minute 4 seconds GIRLS: 1 minute 10 seconds.

Wednesday 26th February Erina High School - Showcase - 6pm school library

Tuesday 11th March Southern Central Coast - Zone Swimming Carnival - PLC

Thursday 13th March Selective High School Test - only for applicants that applied 2013

Tuesday 25th March Sydney North Regional Swimming Carnival - SOPAC Homebush

Friday 11th April Last Day of Term 1

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STAR OF THE WEEK

K/1T—Billy 1C—Jayda Year 2 Leaders

Mia & Billy

STAGE 1—J, Charlotte, Keira, Daniel, Tiffany, Tom, Kynan, Zach, Emily, Blake, Skye, Bodhi & James. STAGE 2—Jordyn, Joel, Jemma, Kobe, Chloe, Kara, Kody, Bellina, Shaylah, Austin, Arabella & Alec.

NO ASSEMBLY AWARDS THIS WEEK FOR STAGE 3

House Captains 2014

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who tried out for House Captain positions for this year. You all did a magnificent job! Our Captains and Vice-Captains for this year are listed below. Well done! Koala

Casey (C) Ryan (C) Leah (VC) Patrick (VC)

Platypus

Vik (C) Sarah (C) Max (VC) Chloe (VC)

Kangaroo

Lucy (C) Dylan Reeves (C) Grace (VC) Corey (VC)

Wombat Jamilla (C ) Jayson (C ) Jasmyn (VC) Jake (VC)

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SCHOOL BANKING. Put a reminder in your student diary/

calendar/mobile phone. Get banking ready on Monday

night because….. TUESDAY = SCHOOL BANKING

DAY School Banking has resumed, please bring your yellow bank books and hand to your class teacher. For every deposit made at school, no matter how big or small, students will receive a cool Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their continued savings behaviour. There is an exciting new range of rewards on offer for 2014. Remember our school earns 5% commission on every deposit made (to a maximum of $10 per individual deposit). Thank you for supporting the School Banking program at Brisbania Public

School.