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TERM 4 WEEK 6 22 November 2018
GEORGE STREET, BERKELEY, 2506 | P 42711171 | E [email protected]
Principal’s Message Swimming Scheme During Weeks 8 and 9, Year Two and Three students, and some Year 4 students will be attending the School Swimming Scheme at Berkeley Pool. This is an intensive learn to swim and water safety program. Students will be walking to Berkeley Pool each day with the first group leaving the school
at 10.15am.I would like to thank Ms Bonney for her organisation of this program. The program is free for all students.
Stage 3 Berry Sport and Recreation Camp Last week Stage 3 students attended Berry Sport and Recreation camp. I was really proud to see our students take on new and sometimes challenging activities with positive attitudes while also encouraging their peers. Many students found some hidden talents in archery while others managed to make it to the top of the rock climbing wall blindfolded! If your child attended camp they may have kept secret from you that they were also involved in kitchen duties. This included setting tables for 130 students and staff, serving food and washing dishes. I’m sure they would love to continue to do this at home with the same level of enthusiasm we saw at camp! Special mention goes out to the boys who stayed in the Watson dorm rooms who were organised and ready to go by 7:15am each morning. Well done! E-Safety Seminar On Monday night 3rd December, the Office of the eSafety Commissioner is holding a FREE parent information night about online safety focusing on children/students from 1-18 years of age.
Date: Monday 3rd December Time: 6:45pm-8:45pm Venue: Berkeley Community Centre (Rear entrance).
The online world is forever changing and the need to stay in front of the game as adults is becoming increasingly complex. Previous attendees of this information session have said it has been very informative. If you are available I would strongly encourage attendance. Please see the attached flyer for further information. Important Dates for Year 6 students The end of the year is fast approaching for our Year 6 students. There are a number of events and activities planned before they head off to high school. Tuesday 4 Dec - High School Orientation Day (All Public High Schools). The High School your child has enrolled at will have posted you information regarding to meeting time for this day. Wednesday 12 Dec – Year 6 Farewell - 6pm – 8:30pm at Berkeley Sports and Social Club. Permission notes will be sent home within the next week to all Year 5 & 6 students. Friday 14 Dec – Year 6 Graduation Assembly 2:15pm - School hall.
Respect Respect means caring
for and valuing yourself
and sharing kindness
and consideration for
others.
Responsibility Responsibility means
being trustworthy and
accountable for your
behaviour.
Safety Safety means protecting
the well-being and
security of everyone in
our school.
Cooperation Cooperation means
getting along by working
and playing together.
TERM 4 WEEK 6 22 November 2018
GEORGE STREET, BERKELEY, 2506 | P 42711171 | E [email protected]
Coming Events – Term 4
Week 7
Wednesday 28 November Helper Morning Tea Final Scripture
Friday 30 November Gymnastics
Week 8
Monday 3 December School Swimming Scheme starts for a fortnight
Tuesday 4 December High School Orientation
Thursday 6 December School Assembly – Captains elections
Week 9
Wednesday 12 December Year 6 Farewell
Thursday 13 December Christmas Concert
Friday 14 December Year 6 Graduation Assembly 2.15pm Swimming Scheme ends
Week 10
Monday 17 December Presentation Assembly Reports home
Tuesday 18 December Class Fun Day
Wednesday 19 December Students last day of school
2019
Wednesday 30 January Students return to school
Student of the Month – William Thew
William returned to our school a few years ago and in that time, the staff have watched him grow academically, socially and emotionally into a bright, polite, hilarious, friendly and helpful student.
William is incredibly polite and always stands at our classroom door, greeting the members of our class and politely letting them enter the room first.
He has a brilliant sense of humour. If he isn't telling us a corny joke to make us giggle, then William is trying really hard to brighten someone's day.
Academically, we have watched William go from hating even the thought of writing, to actually enjoying the task, creating amazing poetry when it's NOT writing time.
William is a friend to everyone, and everyone adores him. He is an integral part of our class and our school. Well done, William!
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Congratulations to Amber Quintal our
Year 4 Budjong teacher on her selection for the Lake Illawarra North Principal Network Award in the early teacher category. Amber is a worthy winner and we are very lucky to have such a wonderful teacher working at Berkeley Public School.
TERM 4 WEEK 6 22 November 2018
GEORGE STREET, BERKELEY, 2506 | P 42711171 | E [email protected]
AUDITIONS for our 2019 PROGRAM Singers in Year 3 to Year 8
The Flame Tree Project is an opportunity for talented singers in the Illawarra to perform original choral works based on the amazing landscape of the Illawarra. Successful students will be invited to attend 2 weekend workshops in Term 1, 2019 at Minnamurra Public School. They will be working with professional composers and choreographers. The workshops will culminate with a performance to friends, family and the general public. The Creative Director of the Flame Tree Project is Kate Whitworth (B.Mus.Ed Sydney Conservatorium – Teacher at Minnamurra Public School). The program’s patron is Michelle Leonard OAM of Moorambilla Voices. The creative team includes composers Annie Kwok, Josephine Gibson and Andrew Howes, as well as choreographer Jacob Williams. Workshops will be held: 8.30am to 5pm on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 February 2019
8.30am to 5pm on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 March 2019 Final performance: 5:30 Sunday 24th March 2019.
Participation Fee: $120
Auditions will be held prior to Christmas at 2 locations on the following dates & times:
Minnamurra Public School hall Saturday 8th December 2018 at 10:00am
Corrimal East Public School hall Thursday 13th December 2018 at 4:00pm
Minnamurra Public School hall Friday 14th December 2018 at 3:30pm Applicants will not be required to prepare an audition piece. To apply, or for further information, go to the Flame Tree Project Facebook page. Alternatively, contact Kate Whitworth at [email protected]
