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BALCATTA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Telephone: 9345 8100 Fax: 9344 3665

NEWSLETTER

Number: 18 16 November 2017

PRE-PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN EXCURSION TO BROWNES DAIRY FACTORY

On Thursday 2 November, Pre-

Primary and Kindergarten students

enjoyed an excursion to the Brownes

Dairy Factory followed by lunch and

nature play at Brathwaith Park.

Children had a guided tour

discovering all the fun facts about

the milk products and where they

come from and had an opportunity

to meet a farmer, a cow and

sample some yummy products.

PRINCIPAL’S PATTER

Hello Everyone,

Congratulations to our Year Two class (Room 10) and their teacher Mrs Guy

for their wonderful item about ‘Magpies’ at our school assembly on Friday 3

November. It was a very entertaining item – well done.

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

before the students break up on Thursday 14 December.

The Year 6 Graduation will be held on Friday 8 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 12 December,

commencing at 9.00 am and everyone is invited to attend.

We will also be having a school disco to be held on Friday evening

December 1 for students from P – 6. More detailed information will be sent

home next week.

Have a great weekend,

Peter Gates

Principal

YEAR 6 GRADUATION AWARDS - 2017

The Graduation Assembly for our Year 6 graduating class of 2017

will be held on Friday 8 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 - 2017

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

area on Tuesday12 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.

Our next Assembly will be held tomorrow, commencing at 9.00am

with the choir, drumming & ukulele groups performing an item.

Parents, grandparents, friends and community members are most

welcome to attend.

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna Pavicic

ART NEWS

We have had a strong focus on Math in our art classes this term. The year 4 students have been inspired by M.C. Escher’s tessellation artwork, the year 5 and 6’s have focused on one point perspective drawings and the junior years have been looking at symmetry and creating balance in their compositions inspired by artist Paul Klee.

The students have all worked very hard this term and should be very proud of their accomplishments. Mrs Christy Thompson Art Teacher

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ITALIAN NEWS

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 21 November.

The van will be at the school from 11.30am – 2pm.

Students will have the opportunity to sample one of Italy’s most sought-after

desserts.

All children from Kindy-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 (K-2 children only 1 scoop)

$5.00 – double cone or sundae cup

Flavours include: Chocolate, Vanilla, Bubblegum, Strawberry, Choc Mint &

Lemon & Mango sorbet.

I have been assured that the gelati 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

MORE PASTA PHOTO’S – A very big thank you to our chaplain Mrs McCarthy. She gave up

her time to help the Yr 6 Children make pasta on four consecutive weeks during their Italian

class. She is now our expert pasta maker! Grazie Signora McCarthy!

Caroline Falloon

YEAR 4 EXCURSION to the Canning River Eco Education Centre

On Wednesday 1 November, our Year 4 class went on an excursion the

Canning River Eco Education Centre in Wilson. Firstly we walked around the

river spotting different types of birds with our binoculars. Then, we

heard from an experienced Nyoongar educator who demonstrated how the

resources provided by the land and river were traditionally and sustainably

used. The students displayed genuine interest and respect as they

answered and asked many questions. Afterwards, we had an opportunity to

participate in a range of hands-on activities. All students and staff had

fun and learnt a lot.

As summed up by one student, “This was the best excursion ever!”

Mrs Dowling

Yr 4 Teacher

YEAR 4

EXCURSION

to the Canning

River Eco

Education

Centre

Gold coins collected from the

Crazy Hat Day participants’ were

donated to Operation Christmas

Child 2017.

ENROLMENTS - 2018

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

complete the note sent home today and return to the office as soon as

possible. This does not apply to our current Year 6’s.

P & C NEWS

Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BalcattaPSPandC

Meeting and AGM

Our next P&C meeting and AGM will be held on

Thursday November 30 at 2pm in the School Staff room.

We are desperate for more people to join the P&C as

our current serving members are moving on and all

positions are becoming vacant at the end of this year. Please

come along – everyone is welcome AND we need you so we can

organise more events and activities to benefit our school & students,

however, we cannot without the committed help from others.

ENTHUSIASM – Virtue for NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

What is Enthusiasm? Enthusiasm is being inspired – full of spirit. It is being cheerful and happy. It is doing something wholeheartedly, with zeal and eagerness – being enthusiastic is being excited about something, looking forward to it. It comes from having a positive outlook.

Why Practise It? Everything becomes boring to a person without enthusiasm. A person without enthusiasm becomes boring, too. Enthusiasm is catching. When you are enthusiastic, other people like to be around you. Enthusiasm makes life more enjoyable.

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

• let yourself enjoy looking forward to something

• think of imaginative ways to get things done

• do things wholeheartedly

• smile, laugh and enjoy what you do

• enjoy the wonders of life

• are full of positive spirit

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna

Pavicic

Mural painted by Mrs Jasna Pavicic

DATES TO REMEMBER

NOVEMBER

Friday 17

• Assembly – (choir & guitar)

Tuesday 21

• Kindy Orientation (2.15pm Library)

• Gelati Van

Wednesday 22

• Pre-Primary Orientation (2.00 - 2.45pm)

Thursday 23

• Year 6 Orientation Day at Balcatta SHS

Wednesday 29

• Volunteers Morning Tea (10.30am)

Thursday 30

• Newsletter 19

• P & C Meeting (2pm)

DECEMBER

Friday 1

• Assembly – (PP)

• Disco (P-2) & (3-6)

Monday 4

• Dance/Social (7.00pm)

Friday 8

• Graduation Ceremony (9.00am)

Tuesday 12 Assembly – Graduation (9am)

• Book Awards (9am)

• Reports home

Thursday 14 • Newsletter 20

• Last day of the year for students