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Balga Primary School Newsletter

Balga Primary School 11 Fernhurst Cres, Balga 6061 (08) 9344 2602 [email protected]

Thursday 4/07/2019

2:30-3pm in the Assembly Area

Friday 5/07/2019

Last day of Term 2

Tuesday 23/07/2019

Monday 29/07/2019

2pm P&C Meeting

Friday 2/08/2019

9am Dental Screening Westminster Dental

PRINCIPAL’S PEN

* THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT *

We had a very impressive turn out for our Family Fun Day, with around 100

parents, students and many staff members attending and supporting the event.

Families really enjoyed spending time together doing arts and crafts and being

entertained. The mobile Cuddly Animal Farm was enjoyed by young and old and

our students loved the opportunity to hold and feed the farm animals!

The highlight for many was participating in the Akwaaba African drumming

circle. Paul certainly got everyone involved in playing and dancing. On behalf of

Balga Primary School I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to

Kirsty, Julie, Stacey and all the team at the Child and Parent Centre, for

organizing and coordinating this event. The partnership between the CPC and

our school is valued and allows us to provide ongoing support to our students,

families and school community.

Research has shown that working in partnership with families and the wider

community, has a powerful impact on enhancing student learning. I would like

to thank the P&C and all of the parents who regularly attend our whole school

events. Your ongoing support communicates to your child that you really value

their education and that you are proud of their progress and achievements! I

wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!

Anika Blackmore

3 July 2019

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From the Principal’s Desk

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EDU-DANCE PERFORMANCE

A reminder that you are invited to join us at our Edu-

Dance performance.

When: Thursday 4 July 2:30pm

Where: New Undercover (Assembly) area

Our students are excited to perform in front of a

crowd and showcase all they have learned over the

last 10 weeks as part of our Performing Arts Dance

program. A note went home informing parents about

what your child needs to wear on the day.

Anthony Chiappalone

IT’S TIME TO ENROL We are now taking applications for enrolment. You need to enrol for: Kindergarten - four years old by 30 June 2020 Pre-primary (first year of compulsory school) -

5 years old by 30 June 2020 changing schools. Visit the school office now to enrol your children for 2020. The first years of school are so important. It is a time when your child discovers the wonder and excitement of learning, exploring and imagining.

It is really important for you to be involved in your child’s learning during these important years. Continuing the learning at home helps build their confidence at school and in life.

There are many fun and easy ways to continue your child’s learning at home. To assist you, a series of videos, booklets and factsheets are available on the Department’s website.

Designed for you, these resources include fun activities you can do together as part of your daily routine. We hope you find these resources useful.

From the Deputy’s Desk

P&C News

Thank you to all students and families who have returned their Lap-A-Thon donations.

Prizes will be announced at the Edu-Dance concert Thursday 4th July.

NEXT MEETING The next P&C meeting will be on

Monday 29th July 2pm in the boardroom

New members always welcome to join Balga Primary Mums and Dads

on Facebook

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During week 7 we hosted Science Alive for two

interactive science shows. The shows were engaging,

but also covered key concepts in the science

curriculum we have been teaching in class this term.

Concepts covered included the transformation of

energy, movement of heat, electricity, light, sound

and many more. We were proud of our students

demonstrating their knowledge to the presenter

throughout the shows!

During week 9 we had an incursion from The Earth

Science Western Australia division of CSIRO. CSIRO is

Australia’s national science agency. Room 10 had an

opportunity to study some fossils and then to make

their own. They also looked through prism glasses to

observe the dispersion of light and got their own UV

sensitive beads.

The presenter, Cecily Arkell, was a student at Balga

Primary School previously. Children had an opportunity

to ask her what school life was like here when she

attended. Cecily studied Chemistry after leaving school,

worked for a number of mining companies and then

taught students in Japan before returning to Perth.

What a great inspiration to our children!

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The pre-primary to year 3 students had a Constable

Care incursion last Monday which was a fun blend of

acting and puppetry. The exciting performance took

students on a wild ride in Professor Tells-You-Stuff’s

time machine to explore the ways we can travel to

school safely all in one morning!

Years 4 to 6 experienced an intense and, at times,

challenging two-actor drama that explored the ability

of young people to channel violent and destructive

behaviours into creative pursuits.

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Be part of this year’s NAIDOC event and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stirling Leisure Centres – Herb Graham Mirrabooka will host a

free event on Monday 8 July from 10.00am to 2.00pm. You can look forward to lots of great entertainment for all ages including Aboriginal dancers, live bands, giant kid’s slide, Aboriginal-themed face painting, bouncy castles, animal farm and more.

The monumental and interactive walk-in Architects of Air sculptures designed by Alan Parkinson have astounded audiences across the globe. The City of Stirling is proud to bring this incredible and

free experience to Carine Regional Open Space from Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July 2019.

JULY SCHOOL HOL IDAY ACT IV IT IES

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TERM PLANNER Term 3 - 2019

WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 25-Jul 26-Jul

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT

DAY

Start of Term 3 for Students

2 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul NEWSLETTER 1-Aug 2-Aug

2pm P&C Meeting

9am Dental Screening (Yr PP, 3 & 6 – Westminster Dental)

3 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug 9-Aug

9:45-10:30am NAIDOC Day Assembly


Healing Project / Stargazing Night

STEM Yr 6 Transition Program

Sun 18-Aug

High Tea/Guy Tea 12 Buckets

5 19-Aug 20-Aug 21-Aug NEWSLETTER 22-Aug 23-Aug

Room 3 Assembly


Parent / Teacher Interviews

* EARLY CLOSE *

P&C Hump Day Lunch & Father’s Day Stall

One Big Voice

7 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep 6-Sep

2pm P&C Meeting

8 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep NEWSLETTER 12-Sep 13-Sep

Faction Carnival Room 7 Assembly


P&C Disco

Yr 5 Scitech Excursion


End of Term 3 for Students

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