BAYSWATER BUZZ Murray St Bayswater 6053

Ph 93702465 Fax 92723697 Email bayswater.ps@det.wa.edu.au

Issue 20 Newsletter 21 December 13 2012

IMPORTANT DATES December

14th Reports Home 17th Yr 7 Graduation 18th Last Day of Term 18th Free dress- gold coin donation 25th Christmas Day

2013 January

11th Student requirement lists orders close. 29th School Office Opens

February 4th Students Resume

BIRTHDAYS

14th Dec– 10th Feb

Harjas A Jaan C

Sol S Maddison R

Sam D Alexander H

Tom D Jai H

Iona H Ryan H

Aimee O Sonny S

Jessica S Matilda B

Emily G Izzy G

Dylan H Tanisha O

Gurkamal S Mansha T

William W Seth A

Caitlyn A Mariella B

Tate & Spencer B

Alice B Oriah C

Blake E Mya F

Milla H Gwen H

Tom K Georgie L

Anique M Karl N

Abbey P Sonya P

Jessie P Isabella R

Gibson S Alikra W

Tommy-Lee W

Have a very merry

Christmas and

happy new year.

Enjoy your holidays

and

see

you in

2013.

A ReflectionA ReflectionA ReflectionA Reflection Looking back over 2013 there been have many aspects of the school year that have made this a very memorable and satisfying experience.

It has been a wonderful and fulfilling time working with our delightful group of students, whether it has been directly in the classrooms or around the school. I have also had the privilege of accompanying them to excursions, carnivals of all sorts and a variety of representative events where their conduct and manner has made me proud to be part of the Bayswater School community.

For those families and students that are moving from our school I would like to wish them all the best in their upcoming adventures. This especially pertains to our Graduating Year Sevens as they enter a new phase of their learning.

The staff must be thanked for their dedication and commitment as well as their quality work to provide a positive learning environment for our students. A special thanks to our Non-teaching staff who have worked tirelessly to provide support to the students and teachers at our school.

The support, the staff and students, have received from our P and C this year has been fantastic. While this support is outstanding every year, 2013 has been something special. The funds provided for the purchase of i-Pads, laptops, shade structures and classroom based resources was very well appreciated. As well as the many productive busy bees to improve the school’s facilities. This is to name just a few of the P&C’s milestones has ensured that we have continued to develop. The high quality service from our well run canteen has been a feature. I would like to thank the large number of community volunteers who have made all this happen.

I would like to thank everyone who has made a contribution to the welfare of our school over this year. Without, your often unconditional support our school would not be the great place it is.

On behalf of the staff I would like to wish everyone a fantastic holiday break with your family and extend hope that what ever your journey, it strengthens your bond and faith. Keep safe and I look forward to working with you in 2013.

Steve Hovitch Principal

Inspire Zone Transition Day ActivitiesInspire Zone Transition Day ActivitiesInspire Zone Transition Day ActivitiesInspire Zone Transition Day Activities

End of Year ConcertEnd of Year ConcertEnd of Year ConcertEnd of Year Concert Well done to all the staff and students who made the end of year concert a wonderful success. A special thanks to Mrs Evans for co-ordinating the event.

Christmas Card Competition Winner Christmas Card Competition Winner Christmas Card Competition Winner Christmas Card Competition Winner Some time ago, the school was approached by the Hon. Donna Faragher MLC asking if the students would like to be involved in the designing of Christmas cards. This card will be used by Mrs Faragher for her Christmas messages.

Congratulations to Annaleigh Lewis from Room 18 whose design has been selected.

Electronic Newsletters Electronic Newsletters Electronic Newsletters Electronic Newsletters If you would like to receive the electronic version of the newsletter, please forward your email to Dave

Dique at David.Dique@education.wa.edu.au for your address to be added to the list.

iPads iPads iPads iPads The yr 7’s, room 23 and room 17 have had the opportunity to use the new iPads for a range of exciting activities. Next year other classes will have the opportunity use the iPads as part of their learning experience.

P&C NewsP&C NewsP&C NewsP&C News

CanteenCanteenCanteenCanteen Pizza DayPizza DayPizza DayPizza Day

The canteen will be selling Pizza’s on the last day of school, Tuesday 18th December. Please return orders to the office or your child’s class by Monday 17th December.

Pizza $3 per slice Ham & Cheese, Cheese or Hawaiian

Jo, canteen manager, would like to thank all the parents who have helped out in the canteen this year and those who have helped at various events throughout the year. The canteen needs the support of the school community and it is great to see parents willing to help out and give their time to support the ongoing operation of the school P&C canteen.

Christmas Markets Christmas Markets Christmas Markets Christmas Markets A very big thank you to Sarah Bath and Miranda S, Kirsty R, Helen T, Kym H, Henrietta & her mum, Jody M, Angela H, Travis B, Julie G, Louise K, Liz Mc, Kathyrn G, Toni C, Lisa B, Jenny H and everyone who helped on the night. The inaugural markets and canteen event was very successful and hopefully this is a start of a new tradition for our school’s end of year concert. It was great to see the school community band together to support the school as well as enjoy a fun night out. A big thank you to all those parents and students who worked hard in the canteen it was a very successful night. Thank you Jo for all your efforts, also thanks to Heidi B, Jenny H, Liam W, Liam D, Nate W, Owen F, Tom E and Ben W for volunteering your time to help with food preparation, cooking the BBQ and serving.

Volunteers GrantVolunteers GrantVolunteers GrantVolunteers Grant This year the P&C (Heidi) applied for a grant to help support the P&C’s volunteers with all that they do for the school and to help with the operation of the various events we hold each year. This year we used the $2,100 to purchase a new Freezer, Microwave, Toasters (2), Coffee Machines(2), Food Processor, High Pressure Cleaning Machine and various items to help with the many catering events we hold. More items will be purchased over the school holidays.

I (Heidi) would like to thank Harvey Norman Belmont for giving us a great deal on all the products and supporting our school with this purchase and the great deal we received for the school i-pads. The manager Jason is happy to continue to support the school and has committed to giving the school an item to raffle off at the fete in 2013.

UniformsUniformsUniformsUniforms 2013 Pick2013 Pick2013 Pick2013 Pick----upupupup

All orders can be collected form the school office from Monday the 4th February. The orders (collection bags) will be placed in alphabetical order. Any queries please contact Jennifer at bpsuniform@gmail.com

Thank you Jennifer Smith for your dedication and hard work and volunteering your time to manage the uniform service.

THANK YOU TO ALL PARENTS AND P&C MEMBERS FOR THEIR ONGOING AND DEDICATED SUPPORT OF OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Merit AwardsMerit AwardsMerit AwardsMerit Awards

Tribes AwardTribes AwardTribes AwardTribes Award

News From the LibraryNews From the LibraryNews From the LibraryNews From the Library

On behalf of the students I would like to sincerely thank the P&C for their support over the past year and the generous contribution towards new reading books, games and coloured pencils for our Lunchtime Art Club. Lunch times are very often a hive of activity as the children seek shelter from stormy weather or heat. It is delightful to see students from across the whole school laughing and sharing.

For the past two years I have been ‘weeding’ the library collection. Bayswater Primary School is very privileged to have been part of a number of Western Australian schools who have donated discarded books to a number of schools in Vanuatu. The school has received many letters of thanks, some written by individual students, one of them was from a little girl called Sera. It made my heart sing to read this and know how much these books are appreciated by the children and the villagers. I would like to thank my friend Mrs Lesley White who spent two days with me during the July school holidays packing and transporting the many boxes of books to the storage depot. Thanks must also go to the chain of volunteers from Perth to Brisbane for making this possible.

Best wishes to you all for a safe and happy break.

Mrs Patricia Smith Library Officer FROM ALL THE STAFF AT BAYSWATER PRIMARY SCHOOL WE WISH ALL FAMILIES A SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A FUN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. SEE YOU ALL ON THE 4TH FEBURARY FOR

Chess

Club

2012

2013 Student Requirements (Personal Use Items) 2013 Student Requirements (Personal Use Items) 2013 Student Requirements (Personal Use Items) 2013 Student Requirements (Personal Use Items) The 2013 Student Requirement lists have been sent home. Families can order online at www.officemaxschools.com.au, by post or in store at the Office Max retail stores in Osborne Park or Willetton. Orders will be delivered to your specified address. Orders close on 11 January 2013, this is to ensure delivery for the start of the school year.

There will be no option to collect the student requirements from the school, as we have done in the past. Office Max offer free delivery or you can collect from their retail stores. If you have not received the 2013 Student Requirements package that has been sent home please contact the front office.

Please read through all the relevant information about “how to order”, payment options and delivery can be found here. If you have any queries please contact Janine Turner at Janine.Turner1@education.wa.edu.au or call the school on 9370 2465.