WEEK 6 – TERM 4 – 2017

Principal’s message

Last week was another amazing week of learning for all students. Our youngest students were on show during Kindy Start as we welcomed our new Kindergarten students for 2018. In the last few weeks, a large number of new families have enrolled for 2018. If you are aware of anyone intending to enrol please ask them to call the office as we will be building classes based on our current enrolments. Over the next few weeks our prospective student leaders will be working on their speeches to be shared with our school. I know all students will do us proud. We would love to see as many parents as possible attending. I believe our current group of year five students have the leadership capacity to lead all of our students and continue the vision of the current leadership team. Good luck to all students involved. As the weather continues to warm up can I ask that our parents ensure all children bring the appropriate school hat. Teachers do take the weather conditions and appropriate hydration into account when planning outdoor activities but wearing a hat is essential. As we head into the second half of the term more and more events will be held at BAPS. Can all parents please keep an eye on our Facebook page, newsletter and website calendar to ensure you are aware of all upcoming events. I would like to send our condolences to the families from Banksia Public School following this week’s tragedy. Enjoy time with your children and remind them of how precious they are.

Mr Dalkeith

IMPORTANT DATES:

18 Oct – 15 Nov Raising Great Kids – for

parents (Sue Turner)

7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st and 23rd November

Kindy Start

15th November TLSC Tumbi Umbi

High School Transition Day

15th November

Berkeley Vale Campus Aboriginal Transition

Day

16th November Cup Cake Stall

23rd November

Pen Pals Excursion

Stage 2 NRL League Tag Gala Day

Recently, we took six teams of Stage 2 students away to an NRL League tag gala day at

Gosford. Initially, a few students felt a little nervous about competing against other

schools, but once they understood that we were in a non-competitive gala day, they

relaxed and really enjoyed the day.

Our students continually represent our school with exceptional qualities. Their

encouragement, fair-play, willingness to include all team members was so wonderful

to see. Unfortunately, we suffered a couple of injuries on the day but once again our

students went out of their way to help out as they willingly filled the spots left in the

teams by our injured students. It is always such a pleasure to take students out who

represent our school in a positive way. Thank you Stage 2 students, we are so proud of

you!

Library

Overdue notices are being sent home to students who need to return their

late library books.

There are more than 200 students who have overdues so this is thousands of

dollars of books and quality resources that are missing from our library.

Thanks to those families who have returned their books or made payments for

their missing books.

If you have any issues please see Ms Nesbitt.

P&C News

Brooke Avenue Public School P & C Association

Upcoming events for 2017

18th Nov – Family Portraits

19th Nov – Santa Photos

29th Nov – Star FM

11th Dec – Presentation Day BBQ / Christmas Raffle

Thank you P&C Committee

Star FM

We are so excited!!

STAR FM will be broadcasting live from BAPS on Wednesday 29th November.

Notes will go home shortly for those wanting to purchase a bacon and egg roll for breakfast.

So, tune in from 6am and arrive at school from 7:30 am on the day.

Poetry

Recently, our Stage 2 students were working on poetry and they produced some wonderfully, creative

pieces of their own work. Here is one sample, which is written by Lily S of 3/4G.

Assembly awards

Congratulations to the following students on their awards for:

Term 4 Weeks 3 and 4

K-2 3-6

Award Student Class Award Student Class COA Ruby F.

K Green

COA Zarah K 3K PBL Alex B. PBL Isabella M

SPORTS Hope D. SPORTS Leaveye P COA Miki F.

K Yellow

COA Lily S and Matilda K 3/4G

PBL Harry R. PBL Lilly G and Sienna A SPORTS Kylah N. SPORTS Branden B and Kade C COA Aria B.

K Blue COA

3/4CS PBL Vieve H. PBL SPORTS Bowen R. SPORTS COA Kenzi G.

1B COA Jack J

4CP PBL Tayah S. PBL SPORTS Aurora B. SPORTS Lochlan G-M COA Isabella E.

1P COA Oscar M

4A PBL Talia S. PBL Kailie M SPORTS Isaac M. SPORTS Covelle J COA Harley S.

1A COA James L

5P PBL Joshua R. PBL Jodie F SPORTS Paitien J. SPORTS Sanaila V COA Joshua T.

1/2S COA Levi C

5D PBL Xander Q. PBL Ben W SPORTS Neo R. SPORTS Deegan G COA Emmie M.

2A COA Damon J

5/6M PBL Brock O. PBL Chontique T SPORTS Destiny M. SPORTS Riley N COA Nash W. and Isaak G.

2H COA Connor R

6G PBL Tanyah F.and Joslin S. PBL Riley A SPORTS Charlotte D. and Darci M. SPORTS Harmony B LIBRARY Harrison R. ES1 COA Ana G and Jesse B

6K LIBRARY River C. S1 PBL Blain A and Deegan A

SPORTS Jaivan S and Alicia T

LIBRARY Ryan P - 4CP S2

LIBRARY Daisy F – 6G S3

Bus Timetable changes

We have recently received the following advice from Red Bus Service. Attention Principals & Student Administration, In conjunction with TransportNSW New Train Timetable commencing 26 November 17, Red Bus will be commencing a New Bus Timetable 26 November 17 which will effect some Route & School Services.

Drivers will issue notices to students from Monday 13th November 17 if their service is changing. If you could also place a notice in your next School Newsletter and/ or School Assembly about the upcoming changes and advise Parents & Students to check the Red Bus Web Site for School Service Changes. Our Web Site Address is https://redbus.com.au/school-services/school-bus-timetables Regards Danny Moloney Infrastructure, Planning & Incident Officer

Student Teachers

Brooke Avenue will be hosting two student teachers for the next four weeks. Please make our 3rd Year Practicum Teachers from the University of Newcastle feel welcome. Olivia Bourke is working with Miss Hetherington on 2H and Alana Tweed is on 5P with Mrs Pancia.

Sport

This Term Year 2 will participate in the Learn to Swim program. The program will take place in weeks 9-10 and the notes will go home this week.

Year 6 Students versus Teachers

This week, our 7-year tradition of ‘Students versus Teachers’ was once again contested in a game of mixed netball. Although our Year 6 students displayed fantastic skills and sportsmanship, they were unable to come up with the win against the height, skills and maturity (for want of a less offensive word) of the teachers.

We are so proud of the effort, commitment and sportsmanship that our students displayed on the day. Well done to all students involved and thank you to all the teachers who accepted the challenge.

Canteen News

As we are approach the end of the school year, please be aware that we will not be ordering any

stock from about Week 7 or 8. As items run out, there will be a list of items that are no longer

available on the Canteen Notice Board.

I’d like to say A HUGE THANK YOU to Kris, the wonderful Canteen Volunteer who has helped

throughout the year. It is very much appreciated.

A new roster for 2018 is now being prepared, if you would like to volunteer for next year please

come and see me in the Canteen.

Canteen will be closed on the following days in the last week of school.

Picnic Day – Wednesday 13 December 2017.

Last day of term – Friday 15 December 2017.

Thank you for your support this year.

Heather Sinclair

Gardening Club

Our Kindy Start Transition Program has begun. The dates for our remaining Kindy Start sessions are as follows:

9.00am to 10.45am Week Tuesday Thursday

6 14th November 16th November

7 21s t November 23rd November 8 28th November 30th November

9 5th December 7th December

If you have not already received your letter in the mail, it should be arriving shortly with information regarding the day your child is attending and what to bring. Please call the school on 4333 1022 for more information regarding these sessions, if required. Brooke Avenue staff are looking forward to meeting you all!

Kristy Herring Natalie Gillett

Assistant Principal Instructional Leader K-2

High School Transition