Term 2 Week 8 2011

HALF-YEARLY REPORTING

A reminder that booking forms for the half-yearly interviews were sent home last week. Thank you to all parents who have already returned their notes. Times are filling very quickly.

BEXHILL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

Next Friday, Bexhill will be holding their Athletics Carnival (back-up date is Wednesday 29th June). We are asking for parents to assist with some jobs on the day e.g. Timekeeping, judging etc. If you are able to assist, please fill out the slip on page 5 and return to school. Please note the canteen will also be operating, and the P&C will be in need of assistance on the day also.

NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS - Thursday 30th June The whole school will be going into Lismore for the Naidoc Week Celebrations. We will be travelling by bus at a cost of $3 per child, leaving at 10am to return by 2pm. Full school uniform must be worn, including HAT! Please pack recess, lunch and a drink as usual. We will only be participating in the FREE activities therefore NO MONEY is to be brought by the children. Please return the permission note on page 6, with payment, as soon as possible.

YOUNG COMMUNICATOR AWARDS On Wednesday the finals for the Young Communicator Awards were held. All students presented fantastic speeches and awarding one particular winner was a very difficult job for the judges. Results were: Year 3 winner—Leila Year 4 winner—Lachlan S Year 5 winner— Zahri Year 6 winner—Georgia Thank you to all parents and friends who attend our finals morning and also to Mrs Patch-Delaney and Mrs White for being our guest judges. All winners and K-2 ‘Persons of Excellence’ will present their speeches at this Friday’s assembly. K-2 students who received certificates of merit, will also receive their awards.

SMALL SCHOOLS CHOIR Please sent in the $5 for the CD and music as soon as possible so the girls can start learning the music.

WELCOME MISS WOOD Miss Samantha Wood from the University of New England has commenced her practicum on Mr Clarke’s class. Miss Wood will be at our school for three weeks this term, and will join us again for four weeks next term. We would like to welcome her to our school.

IMPORTANT DATES

Assembly FRIDAY 17th June,

9.20am

Presentation by YOUNG

COMMUNICATOR WINNERS

Term 2- 2011

24 June - Bexhill Athletics Carnival

30 June - NAIDOC Day

1 July - Farewell Afternoon Tea &

Assembly

2 July - Mrs Virtue’s Retirement

Celebration

31 July - Bunnings BBQ

NOTES—Page 5

NAIDOC Day

Mrs Virtue’s Retirement Celebration

Bexhill Athletics Canteen

P&C Pie Drive—Orders due 20th June

YOU CAN DO IT!

Our focus is ... Having CONFIDENCE

in ourselves!

Phone: 66284223 Fax: 66284248 E-mail: bexhill-p.school @det.nsw.edu.au

Bexhill School Weekly Bulletin

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Next week will be a very busy sporting week for our school. Good luck to the Boys and Girls Soccer teams and the Girls Netball team, who will all compete next week. Students have been busily preparing for our upcoming Athletics Carnival, including participating in eliminations for high jump and long jump.

NORTH-COAST CROSS COUNTRY Last Friday Kai Stephen represented our school and the Northern Rivers Zone in the cross country carnival held at Nana Glen. Kai finished 11th on the day—which is a terrific result. Well done Kai!

NORTH COAST PSSA TEAM REPRESENTATIVES In the last few weeks two of our students, Jack Watson (soccer) and Jade Gray (hockey), have represented in a North Coast PSSA team. This is a massive achievement and we are really proud of their efforts. Both students have complied a report from their week away.

HOCKEY - I went to Wyong for PSSA Hockey and played 7 games of hockey in three days. On the last day I scored versing McKillop. There were thirteen different teams but we only versed seven. We won 3, lost 3 and drew 1. I didn’t make it to the State team but I enjoyed the hockey experience. By Jade SOCCER - A few weeks ago I went to the State Soccer titles. My first game was against Riverina. Luckily we won 3-1. Our best game was against Sydney South West. It was good because it had been awhile since a North Coast team has been close to beating them. It was the best a North Coast team has achieved in 10 years. By Jack

AWARDS - 9th June

K/1M

Kane - Showing interest in how toys work

Jeffrey - Good observation in how toys work

Y 1/2C

Wilson - Good behaviour in the classroom

Maddy - Being helpful around the classroom

Y3K

Leila - Always being on her best behaviour

Hatden - Excellence in science

Owen - Being a great help to others

Y4/5T

Samantha - Drama & multiplication

Seth - Reading

Ky - Comprehension & response

Jade - Participation in 2011 Primary Girls Hockey State Carnival

CONFIDENCE AWARD

Sam - Presenting an excellent speech

Lili - Standing up & making her speech without any notes

Tess - Having a great try at giving a speech

Phillip - Delivering his speech with confidence in front of a large audience

Rewards Afternoon Each term students, who have displayed positive behaviour, are given the opportunity to participate in a rewards activity. This term, the rewards activity will allow students to view the sensational drama performances (5/6C and 4/5T) that Mrs T has been assisting with as part of Wednesday’s group sessions and also participate in a games afternoon.

Well done Jade!

K/1 NEWS - WEEK 9 FREE CHOICE

PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE - EXTRA CHALLENGING LIBRARY TIMES Tuesday - 1:30 - 2:00pm Friday - 1:30 - 2:00pm Look for the Gold Star!

Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to

Ayden and Owen

Dylan bakes some cakes!

O.O.S.H. Bexhill School is currently looking into the viability of opening a Before & After School/Vacation Care programme at the School. The O.O.S.H. is a family owned and operated business developed specifically to Out-of-School Hours Care facilities in Primary School throughout New South Wales. With the help and support of your School the O.O.S.H. will provide quality care for your child within the safety and security of the School grounds.

The Service will operate Monday to Friday during the School Term offering care for your child between the hours of 7.00 am to 9.00 am each morning and 3.00 pm to 6.00 pm each afternoon. Dependant on demand a Vacation Care programme will also be offered

In order for us to assess the need for such a service within your School we need feedback from the families to determine the size and structure of the programme to be offered. Attached is an Enrolment Enquiry form designed specifically to assess the demand for care within your School.

Please fill out the attached Enrolment Enquiry form and return to the School office by the 23rd of June 2011. Thank you. The O.O.S.H Management Team.

You’re Invited to join us at Bexhill School for a special afternoon tea to say farewell to Mrs Virtue.

This will include a special assembly. Friday 1st July from 3.00pm

Please bring a plate of yummies to share.

Roster - 20th June Work: Shanna Driussi & Lisa Perkins Cook: Bev Riley, Zanda Roberson, Delinda Perkins-Towers & Sally Stephen

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL CANTEEN— HELP!!! So far we only have 1 offer to work & 2 offers of baking for the day. We need parent helpers to run the canteen as well as the donation of home baking. Please return the note on page 5 as soon as possible so we can ascertain whether to run the canteen or not.

SCHOOL FEES - Payment of outstanding fees would be appreciated. We encourage these to be paid before the 30th June so they can be receipted for you to claim as a tax deduction.

PIE DRIVE - Pies will be at school for pick up on Wednesday 29th June. All orders and payment are due back by 20th June. Thank you, P&C Committee

BUNNINGS BBQ - Sunday, July 31st. This event raises a lot of money from the outer school community.

UNIFORMS - Uniforms are available for sale each Monday while the canteen is open.

CANTEEN NEWS

P&C NEWS

You are invited to a

RETIREMENT CELEBRATION For Diane Virtue

2nd July 2011 Southern Cross Uni Bar - Lismore Campus

Time: 6:30pm Cost: $35 p.p. Includes venue, canapés & present

R.S.V.P: 10th June 2011

Tea & coffee provided. Alcoholic & non­alcoholic drinks available for purchase at the Uni Bar 

EDUCATION WEEK & BOOK FAIR

Term 3, Week 5 17th August Open Classrooms

Book Week Parade - The theme this year is

Children can dress up and prizes will be awarded for creative effort......so dust off the sewing machine and mark this

date on your calendar.

BEXHILL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL - Fri 24th June 9.30am - 2-30pm

CANTEEN HELPERS

NAME: _________________________________ I am able to work on canteen

All day At this time only: ________

I would like to contribute some home baking

Di Virtues Retirement Celebration - R.S.V.P: Tomorrow

NAME/S: _______________________________________________________________

Number of guests ______ @ $35.00 p.p. Total Enclosed $ ___________

Cheques payable to Bexhill Public School

Contact: Helen or Leonie at Bexhill Public School—12 Withers St, Bexhill NSW 2480 Ph: 66284223

Please return note with payment to classroom teachers a.s.a.p. NAIDOC DAY - THURSDAY 30TH JUNE, 10AM - 2PM

I give permission for my child/ren _____________________________________ to attend the Naidoc Celebrations in Lismore on Thursday 30th June 2011.

I understand that travel will be by bus at a cost of $3 per child.

SIGNED: _____________________ DATE: __________

Total payment enclosed: $______

WEEKLY BULLETIN EMAIL

NAME: _________________________ would like to receive the weekly bulletin by email.

Please forward the bulletin to this email address: _____________________________________

I understand that I will no longer receive a paper copy of the bulletin.

I am aware that all permission notes will still be sent home as a paper copy.

SIGNED: ________________________ DATE: _________

Traditional Indonesian BATAK MASSAGE

Ph: 66284309 $10 - 15 min - $40 - 1hr

Evans Head Cancer Support Group is sponsoring a campaign during the month of June asking for donations of a ball of wool, cotton or any mate-rial remnants. We are also looking for individu-als, groups and residents of age care homes to make scarves and headwear which will be do-nated to the local hospital oncology units for patients starting their chemotheraphy treat-ment. All donations will be used to kick start our 2011 Happy Heads Campaign this October. Dona-tions can be made at any Summerland Credit Union branch from 1-30 June 2011.

Kids Art Lab School Holiday Program WED July 6 Self Portrait with oil pastels—THURS July 7 Painting (in the style of Fernand Leger) - FRI July 8 Chinese ink and brush painting—MON July 11 Printmaking TUES July 12 Watercolour and Gouache Painting—WED July 13 Collage & Assemblage THURS July 14 Painting (in the style of Bridget Riley) - FRI July 15 Mosaics * (+ $5.00 material fee) TUITION: $16.00 pre class ~ Bookings Essential CONTACT: Belinda Madden B.A, Grad. Dip.Ed. M.A. PH: 0429 384677 EMAIL: admin@kidsartlab.com WEB: www.kidsartlab.com Northern Rivers Conservatorium, Keen/Magellan St LISMORE, NSW 2480

Discovery Winter Program - Monday 4th July to Wed 13th July 2011 Bush walking, whale watching, explore our coastal eco-system. For more details on activities offered over the Easter period across NSW go to www.wildwildworld.com.au

Richmond Hill Community Pre School

OPEN DAY Wednesday 29th June, 9-12am. 

Come along and experience the unique learning environment provided at this friendly and caring

pre school. 

Taking enrolments now for 3-5 year olds. Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Ph Lyn Rowlands on 66252191 for more info.

Years 4/5/6 learned many useful things

about recycling at the Lismore

Waste Facility

Congratulations Young Communicators

HIGH ORDER THINKING

Sophie L, Kaitlin, Lyall, Olivia, Georgia, Megan & Riley visited

Eltham School and enjoyed exercising their brains with

other students from the Far North Learning Community

Zahri, Zoe & Megan debating