Neutral Bay Public School

THE BAY TIMESTERM 2 WEEK 5 ISSUE 54 27 MAY 2020

175 Ben Boyd Rd, NEUTRAL BAY NSW 2089

UPCOMING EVENTS

PH: 02 9953 1798 E: neutralbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: https://neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Excellence, Innovation, Opportunity

TERM DATES

Principal’s News

TERM 2Final day for studentsFriday 3 July

TERM 3Monday 20 July (Staff Development Day)

Tuesday 21 July toFriday 25 September

TERM 4Monday 12 October toWednesday 16 December

Thursday 17 and Friday 18 (Staff Development Days)

IllnessStudents who display any symptoms of illness should not attend school. This includes students, parents and staff. If any child presents to school with any illness, parents will be called and asked to pick them up.We encourage you to keep us informed of any concerns you have regarding your child's health. Please inform the school if your child shows symptoms or is tested for COVID-19.

It has been a wonderful week welcoming our students back to school on a full-time basis. Their joy and enthusiasm for being back with their teachers and classmates is contagious. This week is also ‘Wellbeing Week’, promoting wellbeing through classroom activities. Thank you to our canteen and uniform shop supervisors who resumed work this week.

Student Pick Up ArrangmentsI understand that the school’s pick up arrangements present some challenges to parents and carers. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we transition back to school.

KindylandThere is a rostered time for student pick up from Kindyland.3.00pm - KC and KJ students3.05pm - KR and KL students3.10pm - KM and KSV studentsPlease meet your child at the designated time at the Bydown Street gates. When your child sees you, teachers will allow them to meet you outside the gates. Please note the Ben Boyd Road Kindyland gates will be locked.

Kindergarten Drop Off ArrangementsPlease note that the morning drop off of Kindergarten students is at the Bydown Street gate. The Ben Boyd Road gate entry to Kindyland is currently closed. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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Principal’s News Continued Main CampusThere is a rostered time for student pick up for Years 1 to 6.

3.00pm - Year 1 students from the main Bydown Street gate (next to the music room)3.00pm - Year 2 students from the lower grass playground gate on Bydown Street (near Kindyland)3.05pm - Year 3 from the Ben Boyd Road Gate3.15pm - Years 4, 5 and 6 dismissed from classrooms.

Parents waiting to pick up siblings in Years 4, 5 or 6 should make arrangements with their child, as to which gate you will meet them at.

The Department of Education continues to provide updates to families during this time. Please click on the following link for further information:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

Quotes of the WeekOn Monday, a number of students were asked ‘What is the best part of returning to learn at school full-time?’ We thought we’d share some of our Year 6 and Year 2 comments:

• The best thing is being able to get feedback and help really quickly from our teachers - Tilly (6M)

• Being taught by our teachers, rather than trying to teach ourselves - Phoebe (6M)

• Seeing my friends - Finn (6M) & Hamish (6J)• Not staring at a screen all day and being social -

Rose (6J)• Seeing my teachers and friends - Emily (6P) &

Freddie (6V)• Getting back to our usual routine - Tasman (6P)• The best thing is being able to get help more

quickly, because you aren't waiting for a reply comment on Google Classroom - Liam (6T)

• Not having to eat lunch with my annoying brother and sister - Anna (6T)

• Having teachers to help me who know what they're doing - Ellen (6V)

• I like school so that my mum and dad can stay at home and have a nice day - Kaitlin (2M)

• I like school because I get to read more books. I like reading - Alan (2M)

• Getting to see my teacher, and playing with my friends - Sarah & Gracie (2M)

• We have fun at school - Isaac (2M)• I like seeing my whole class and my teacher - Maria

& Phily (2M)• Playing with my friends and doing Literacy Groups

- Noah & Safia (2M)• I’m glad that I’m back so that my family can work,

and I can play with my friends again - Austin & Andre (2M)

School Council Parent NominationsThe Neutral Bay Public School Council provides a forum to discuss current school issues, projects and initiatives, determine school priorities, ratify school policies and work with the Principal on financial matters and budgeting. The Council comprises parent, staff representatives and community representatives.

There are currently two School Council Parent Member positions to be filled. The term of office for elected members of the School Council is three years.

If you are interested in nominating as a School Council Parent Member please go to: https://neutralbay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/community/school-council.htmlAll nominations must be received by Mr Tan no later than 4.00pm on Tuesday 9 June 2020.

Semester 1 2020 Reporting to ParentsParents and carers will receive their child’s Semester 1 report in digital format (via email) on Friday 24 July 2020.

This will be a simplified version of the report you normally receive.

Parent/Teacher InterviewsParent/Teacher interviews have been scheduled in Term 3, from 3 August to 14 August. The interview is to provide parents with the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress with their classroom teacher. Further information regarding booking an interview will be provided soon.

Water BottlesStudents are reminded to bring a water bottle to school each day, as the bubblers are closed.

Judy GoodsellPrincipal

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Neutral Bay Virtual Cross CountryCongratulations to everyone who has taken part in the Neutral Bay Virtual Cross Country. Submissions have been coming in quickly from all age groups, and it has been fantastic to see everyone’s commitment to staying healthy (and earning precious house points!).

The great thing about this cross country is the variety we have seen. Some students have been making their runs more challenging by going up hills or even running on the sand! Although no track has been the same for this event, we would still like to showcase some of the amazing times we have seen so far:

1km

5 and 6 Years - 6:15 mins7 Years - 5:28 mins8 Years – 5:25 mins

2km

9 Years - 9:46 mins10 Years - 9:50 mins

3km

11 Years - 11:00 mins12 and 13 Years - 13:02 mins

Well done to all of our runners! There have been rumours that some teachers may be getting involved this week. Stay tuned for their times. Maybe you can run faster than the teachers?

Thanks for participating,Mr James Foley

Have a look at some of our amazing runners in Week 4!

Ben St Lawrence InterviewWe are proud and delighted to present a video of national record-holder and dual Olympian Ben St Lawrence made especially for the community of Neutral Bay Public School.

https://youtu.be/7fGlf9JZZDg

Ben is an Australian long-distance runner who specialises in the 5000 and 10 000 metres. He's the former Australian and Oceanian record holder in the 10 000 metres, two-time winner of the City to Surf (2018 and 2010), competed in the 2012 Olympic Games in London and qualified for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

In this video, Ben discusses his lifelong love of cross country, talks about the mental and physical benefits of running and shares his tips for students competing in our virtual cross country competition.

We hope this helps to inspire our students to prioritise good health and a balanced lifestyle. We would like to thank Ben St Lawrence for agreeing to make this video for the families and students of Neutral Bay Public School.

Best wishes to all houses and runners!

Genevieve CarnegieAssistant Principal & Curriculum Leader

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Kindergarten 2021We commenced enrolment for Kindergarten 2021 this term. To be eligible for enrolment at our school, your residential address must be within our local area. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept out-of-area enrolments at this time.

To enrol, please book an enrolment appointment via www.schoolinterviews.com.au. Please note, due to social distancing regulations, all enrolment interviews will be conducted via telephone. Please follow the steps outlined on the school website, prior to your phone interview.

Scan/email completed forms, with all additional documents to the school, at neutralbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. The school will call you at your scheduled time, using the contact number you provided

If you have any questions, please email the school office at neutralbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or call us at 9953 1798.

We look forward to welcoming your child to Neutral Bay Public School next year.

Community News2020 NSTA Championship entries are now open!

This is a great opportunity for elite, competition, social and junior players to get out on court and be part of NSTA history. Club members and non-club players are welcome to enter. Prizes and trophies to be won!

Junior Events - entry fee singles $20 (includes entry into doubles)

Boys & Girls singles - 8&U green ball, 10&U green ball, 12&U, 14&U, 16&U

Boys & Girls doubles - 12&Under or 13&Over

• Juniors must enter into the event of the age that they will be at the end of JULY.

• If a junior wants to enter into doubles and does NOT have a partner, please contact the NSTA adminstration directly admin@nsta.com.au

• Due to the current restrictions in place, all junior events will play a standard draw to avoid overcrowding. NO ROUND ROBINS.

• All players must have a valid player/member number to enter. If you do not have one, please call Tennis NSW on 1800 752 983 during business hours to obtain a number.

• Prizes and trophies will be awarded to juniors.

ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 3

For more information and to register, please visit h t t p s : / / n s t a . c o m . a u / t o u r n a m e n t s / n s t a -championships/

New Model ConstitutionAs you know, we have held our first P&C meeting for Term 2 via zoom. We are pleased to announce that the NSW Minister for Education has just on 22 May officially amended the Constitution of incorporated P&C Associations to allow for virtual meetings.

We will be adopting this new model constitution at a special meeting on 10 June. A copy of the model constitution and notice of the special meeting will be circulated shortly via Skoolbag app.

CanteenOn Monday 25 May, the canteen opened for lunch orders. All orders are to be made via Flexischool and there are no over the counter sales. Menu items are limited to daily specials, chicken breast strips and sushi. There are no parent volunteers rostered on at this time. All canteen staff have been provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves, masks and hand sanitisers for protection.

P&C News

Amy L5N

Nick L 5N

Audrey M-C5K

Isla H5K

Erin M5B

Henry L5N

Levi S5N

Gabriel H5L

Charlotte G5K

Pearl B5K

Lochie F5D

Nathan V5D

Millie E5D

Nicholas X5D

Sarah W 5N

Will M5L

Billy J5L

Hugo K5D

Liam K5D

Naomi B5B

Iori T5D

Lucca B5B

Ewan D5B

Dylan H5D

Claudia T5B

Evie B 5N

2020 NBPS MEDIA TEAMClassroom teachers:

5N Danielle Nero5K Robert Kessler5L Lindi Kozera5D Sarah Divine5B Tatiana Kriznar