newsletter: 13 11 september 2019 - balga primary...
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Balga Primary School Newsletter
Balga Primary School 11 Fernhurst Cres, Balga 6061 (08) 9344 2602 [email protected]
Thursday 12/9/2019
Room 7 Assembly
Friday 13/9/2019
9-10:30am Playgroup
FACTION CARNIVAL
Wednesday 18/9/2019
ECE Naturescape Upgrade/ Install Commences
Friday 20/9/2019
9-10:30am Playgroup
Yr 5 Scitech Excursion
Monday 23/9/2019
P&C Disco
Friday 27/9/2019
9-10:30am Playgroup
PARENT FEEDBACK
Recently we surveyed parents about their opinions on our school including their
thoughts about:
communication between school staff and parents;
how well the school supports student learning and behaviour;
relationship between the school and the local community;
school leadership and;
level of parent satisfaction.
We also surveyed staff and Year 3 – 6 students to obtain their thoughts about
the above points. These surveys provide valuable information about what we
are currently doing well and what we could further improve on. We will provide
a summary of the survey data to the School Board and school community when
it becomes available.
Based on feedback received so far we will be working in consultation with the
P&C and School Board to develop a Parent Communication Charter which will
clearly outline agreed expectations for parents and school staff in our effort to
further improve the quality of home/school communication. Thank you to
everyone who took the time to complete the survey. We had the highest
response rate ever!
If you have any concerns regarding your child please remember to make an
appointment with your child’s teacher. If you feel that any issues have not been
addressed to your satisfaction, please make an appointment to see
Mr Chiappalone or me.
School staff appreciated reading the many positive comments about what
parents liked most about the school, I have included some of these:
“Balga Primary School staff are very approachable and friendly, they are very
helpful and they listen to any concerns that we might have.”
“I like how multicultural Balga Primary School is. I like the children's assemblies
which helps us to know our child, also I like the activities and events with parents
and students.”
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From the Principal’s Desk
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“It is a good school with different students from all
walks of life and the teachers are constantly doing an
incredible job when it comes to the welfare of my
child”.
“My kids feel safe and have fun learning.”
“School staff are very proactive and supports everyone
without any delay. Principal and teachers are very
cooperative and address any issue well within time
limits.”
PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS PARENT RESOURCE
Although every child has the right to feel safe at all
times, each year thousands of children across Australia
experience abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 4 girls and
1 in 7 boys will be subject to some form of unwanted
sexual activity before the age of 18 (Australian
Institute of Criminology, 1993).
At Balga Primary School we have implemented a
protective behaviours program from Kindy to Year 6
and it is based on two themes:
We all have the right to feel safe at all times.
We can talk with someone about anything, no
matter what it is.
By sharing protective behaviours with your child, you
will be helping to develop lifelong skills of
assertiveness, self-confidence, problem solving,
communication, resilience and help seeking.
The Department of Education has a Protective
Behaviours Parent Resource, where you will find
activities and discussions presented in a fun, child-
friendly way, designed not to frighten children but
inform them of some of the vital skills of personal
safety. If you would like a copy of this handbook,
please see Kelly or Tegan in the front office.
Anika Blackmore
Reading is your SUPERPOWER!
We have had an incredible response from lots of
students who have been consistent readers and building
their superpower. These students have been achieving
milestones throughout the year and those who reach
200 Days of Reading will be joining us at the movies
towards the end of term 4!
Book week was another success with many students
dressed up as their favourite book characters, an
awesome assembly from Room 3 and a visit from
Hermione.
From the Deputy’s Desk
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Parent Teacher Meetings
Thank you to all parents and guardians who took the
time to meet with your child’s teacher/s to discuss
their progress. The amount of parents we have
involved is exceptional and the feedback we receive
from parents and teachers shows us how important it
is. Another thank you to all parents who completed
the school survey. Your feedback helps us reflect and
grow as a school and a community.
Father’s Day – activities, incursion and stall
The Kindy and Pre-primary classes held a special
father’s day activity morning. The students in Room 4,
7 and 8 constructed father’s day gifts and the P&C ran
another successful father’s day stall. Happy belated
Father’s Day to all the father figures out there!
Environment Day
Environment day was such a success, we’re already
talking about what we can do for next year! Check out
our Facebook page for photos from the day. Search for
@BalgaPS or pop in for a visit and we can help you find
our page. Thank you to our partners 12 Buckets, City
of Stirling and Sage.
One Big Voice
Our Choir represented Balga Primary School at One Big
Voice at Perth Arena. Other schools commented on
how well our choir performed and how well behaved
they were – they did an amazing job of making Balga
Primary proud! Thanks to Miss Dempsey-Lees who
does an outstanding job with our choir and the music
program at our school.
Room 7’s Assembly Thursday 12 September
You’re invited to join our community as Room 7
present their item at our next assembly on Thursday
12 September from 9am.
Faction Carnival Friday 13 September
Come down to Balga Primary and watch Wandoo, Karri
and Jarrah compete in our annual faction athletics
carnival this Friday 13 September from 9:15am. We
hope to see you there dressed in your faction colours.
Disco – Fancy Dress!
It’s disco time! Come dressed in your best fancy dress
on Monday 23 September. More details to come soon.
Term 4 Return Date
Student return to school on Monday 14 October.
Anthony Chiappalone
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Danielle Palmer – BPS Phys Ed Teacher
Hi All,
This is an exciting and busy term for Physical Education!
Recently we have been privileged enough at Balga Primary to have Isaac Birir coaching our students through running, jumping and throwing techniques. Isaac has travelled the world competing in athletics and currently holds the record for the Melbourne Half Marathon amongst other records. Along with myself, we taught the students keys to reach success in their events and got in lots of practice.
Today at the Pre Carnival we watched on as the students showed us the skills they have been practicing in long jump, throws, 200m and 400m. The competition has been very tight and myself and the other teachers are looking forward to seeing what the students can achieve on Friday at the faction carnival.
Don’t forget to wear your faction colors and see you all there!
Miss Palmer
2020 SCHOOL ENROLMENTS
We are now busy planning for our classes and Teaching Staff for 2020.
If you are currently enrolled at Balga Primary
School and know that you will not be returning next year, it would be appreciated if you could
let the office know.
If you are aware of any families that may be moving into the area next year and may be
looking to enrol their children at Balga Primary School, it would be appreciated if you could ask them to contact us to register their interest for
enrolment.
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TERM PLANNER Term 3 – 2019
WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep NEWSLETTER 12-Sep 13-Sep
Room 7 Assembly Yr 6 Tech Club
9-10:30am PlayGroup Faction Carnival
9 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep
ECE Naturescape
Upgrade/Install commences
Yr 6 Tech Club (Last
Session for Term 3)
9-10:30am PlayGroup
Yr 5 Scitech Excursion
10 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep
P&C Disco
9-10:30am PlayGroup
End of Term 3 for Students
TERM PLANNER Term 4 – 2019
WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 14-Oct 15/10 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct
Start of Term 4
CSIRO Incursions
Rm 8 - 11am Rm 3 - 1:20pm
Yr 6 Tech Club
9-10:30am PlayGroup
2 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct NEWSLETTER 24-Oct 25-Oct
2pm P&C Meeting
Interschool Athletics Carnival at Nth Balga
RAC Little Legends
Incursion
Yr 6 Tech Club
9-10:30am PlayGroup
DAY FOR DANIEL
P&C News
SPORTS CARNIVAL - FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER
We will be doing chicken and salad rolls for lunches and drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase
before school, recess and lunch. Prices between $1 and $2 for snacks. Cupcakes, icypoles and jelly.
DISCO - MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 5pm-7pm
Get your dancing shoes and your fancy/nice clothes on for our yearly disco.
Tickets $5 per student.
Food and drinks available to purchase on the night.
NEXT MEETING
Monday 21st October - 2pm in the boardroom
Don't forget to join our Facebook page: Balgaprimarymumsanddadspage
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME
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Balga Primary School 11 Fernhurst Cres, Balga 6061 (08) 9344 2602 [email protected]