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BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Telephone: 9345 8100 Fax: 9344 3665

NEWSLETTER

Number: 18 15 November 2018

PRINCIPAL’S PATTER

Hello Everyone,

With the end of the school year fast approaching, we still have lots to do

before the students break up on Thursday 13th December.

The Year 6 Graduation will be held on Friday 7th December, commencing

at 9.00 am, and we would like to invite parents, grandparents and friends of

our graduating class to this special event.

Also, our annual class awards will be held on Tuesday 11th December,

commencing at 9.00 am and everyone is invited to attend.

The P&C is also funding a Slip and Slide fun day for all students on

Wednesday 12th December. They have hired two very exciting and fun

inflatable slip & slides for the day and all students will get a chance to come

down to the oval and play!

Please note that the school security gates are locked at approximately

3.30 pm each day, so parents need to ensure that they have left the school

grounds by this time – your assistance in this matter is much appreciated.

A reminder also that sporting equipment is not to be played with before or

after school.

Have a great weekend,

Peter Gates

Principal

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our next

assembly has been rescheduled to Friday November 23,

commencing at 9.00am with our choir & guitar students

performing the item. Parents, grandparents, friends and

community members are very welcome to attend.

We apologise for any inconvenience this change of date may have

caused.

KINDERGARTEN

PRE-PRIMARY

When: Tuesday 20 November

Time: 2.15 pm

Where: Library

When: Wednesday 28 November

Time: 2.15 pm to 2.40 pm

Where: Pre-Primary

ENROLMENTS - 2019

If you WILL NOT be returning to Balcatta Primary School next year, please

notify the office as soon as possible. This does not apply to current Year 6s.

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna

Pavicic

ORIENTATION DETAILS

ITALIAN NEWS

YEAR 6 GRADUATION AWARDS - 2018

The Graduation Ceremony for our Year 6 graduating classes of 2018

will be held on Friday 7 December starting at 9.00 am in the

undercover assembly area. The Year 6 students are invited to attend a

special morning tea with their parents, grandparents etc., along

with staff and our special guests at the conclusion of the awards

presentation to be held in the school library.

ANNUAL SCHOOL CLASS AWARDS - 2018

Our Annual School Class Awards will be held in our undercover assembly

area on Tuesday 11 December starting at 9.00 am. We would like to invite

all our parents, community members etc. to attend this very special morning

for our students.

Ciao a tutti,

Balcatta Primary once again will participate in one of its most popular Italian

incursions – a visit from the Gelati Van.

This will take place on Tuesday 27 November.

Students will have the opportunity to sample one of Italy’s most iconic

desserts.

All children from Kindy (Tuesday group) -Yr 6, will have the opportunity to ask

for and receive various types of Gelati ice-creams using the Italian terms

that they have been learning these last few weeks.

PRICES:

$3.00 – single cone

$5.00 – double cone or sundae cup – (seniors only)

Flavours include: Chocolate, Vanilla, Bubble-gum, Strawberry, Choc Mint &

Lemon & Mango sorbet.

I have been assured that the gelato does not contain egg, and the only

flavour that contains gluten is the Choc Mint. If there are any children with

severe allergies I would suggest you refrain from purchasing any ice-cream,

just as a precaution.

The children are asked to please bring the correct money on the day.

Buonissimo!!

Signora Caroline Falloon

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna Pavicic

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna

Thursday the 1st of November was Outdoor Classroom Day Australia.

Mrs Murphy’s maths class was exploring different angles around

our school and measuring them with protractors.

Ms Williams' Year 5 English class was reading their individually

made eBooks to year 2 students. Ms Stewart's Year 3 class

was doing guided reading on our lovely green grass.

Nicole Murphy

On Tuesday 13 November, (Pre-Primary, Yr 1,

2) had a St John Ambulance incursion.

We discussed what an emergency is and what

to do if someone we see is badly hurt.

The students practised asking four important

questions to a partner during the incursion.

1. Can you hear me?

2. Can you open your eyes?

3. Squeeze their shoulders gently

4. Can you squeeze my hands?

Students all received a certificate, information card and

activity booklet.

The Yearbook & Whole School Photos are now available to view and purchase on the schools Web Gallery. Parents and students, who wish to access the gallery, please follow the procedure below:

1. Go to www.photohendriksgalleries.com

2. Click on the Balcatta Primary School logo

3. Enter password : bas921

If you have any queries, please contact Customer Service on:

customerservice@photohendriks.com.au

Breakfast Club Undercover Area each Tuesday morning.

Everyone is welcome to come along between 8.15 – 8.45. VOLUNTEER HELP WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED!!

Larissa McCarthy (Chaplain)

St John Ambulance Visit

PERSEVERANCE virtue for November

What is Perseverance?

Perseverance is being purposeful and steadfast. It is sticking to something, staying committed, no matter how long it takes or what obstacles appear to stop you. A good example is the story of the tortoise and the hare. The tortoise won the race

because he persevered. He didn’t let anything stop him or distract him. He kept on going.

Why Practise It? Without perseverance, people give up on things easily. They don’t keep their promises. When we persevere, people can depend on us to finish what we started and to keep our commitments. When we persevere, we stay friends even when the friendship is tested. We don’t give up until a problem is solved.

Signs of Success Congratulations! You are practising perseverance when you:

• think before deciding to commit to someone or something

• pace yourself

• set goals and stick with them until they are completed

• take one step at time, remain steady

• don’t let doubts or tests blow you off course

• stand by your friends and loved ones

P & C NEWS

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\\\\\ 2018 TEA TOWEL ///// The P & C & our art teacher, Mrs Fego organised for all students (Kindy to Year 6) & teachers, to draw self-portraits to be included on a tea towel, and the final result is unique, cute and memorable!! The one-off 2018 design is on sale for $13.00 each, or if you would like to buy multiple as gifts for family & friends, you can purchase 2 for $24.00 or 3 for $33.00. A sample of the tea towel will be placed on the P & C notice board located opposite the school office. Order forms will be sent home tomorrow. All order forms and money are to be placed in the P & C box located outside the school office by Friday 23 November.

P & C Meeting

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Wednesday November 21 at

9.15am in the Playgroup room.

LOOSE CHANGE CHALLENGE

On the last week of the school year, we will be having a Loose Change Challenge. Bring in your coins on Monday 10th December through till Wednesday 12th December. Whichever class collects the most, will win a prize!

MAGPIE REMINDER

Most magpie attacks occur between August and

November when the chicks are in the nest, but, it can last

a little longer.

How to Avoid Being Attacked:

• The best way to avoid being attacked by a magpie is

to avoid entering nesting areas while the young are in

the nest – BE AWARE.

• If a magpie attacks once, avoid the park or take an

alternative route for several weeks (chicks remain in

the nest for around four weeks after hatching).

FUN AT THE DISCO

DATES TO REMEMBER

NOVEMBER

Tuesday 20

• Kindy Orientation (2.15pm Library)

Wednesday 21

• P & C Meeting (9.15am)

Thursday 22

• Year 6 Orientation Day at Balcatta SHS

Friday 23 • Assembly – (Choir & Guitar)

Tuesday 27

• Gelati Van

Wednesday 28

• Volunteers Morning Tea (10.30am)

• Pre-Primary Orientation (2.15 - 2.40pm)

Thursday 29

• Newsletter 19

Friday 30

• Assembly – (PP)

DECEMBER

Tuesday 4 • Dance/Social (Yr 5 & 6)(6pm – 9pm)

Wednesday 5

• Kindy A concert (9.15am)

Thursday 6

• Kindy B concert (9.15am)

Friday 7

• Graduation Ceremony (9.00am)

Tuesday 11 Assembly – Graduation (9am)

• Book Awards (9am)

• Reports home

Wednesday 12

• Fun Day – Water slides

Thursday 13 • Newsletter 20

• Last day of the year for students

TERM 1, 2019 BEGINS MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY