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24th March, 2017 Term 1, Week 9 Phone 6653 1107 ‘Achievement through Effort’ Fax 6658 2543 E-mail boambee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au BPS online www.boambee-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Whoever is happy will make others happy too!

Principal’s Report I had the pleasure of joining cross stage quality teaching rounds this week, along with all of our teaching staff. Our cross stage teaching rounds will be taking place every week and I know all teachers are excited and looking forward to continuing the professional discussions every week. Our focus is on becoming curriculum experts in mathematics, including incorporating working mathematically outcomes to allow children to develop a variety of strategies to assist their learning. Teachers are also using the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers to assist in gathering evidence to support the teaching of a quality program. The professional conversations had by staff is confirmation that we are certainly addressing the needs of students and staff. I was so pleased to be part of the launch of our Positive Behaviour for Learning assembly today. Our core values and expectations are very clear and transparent and we expect our students to be safe, respectful learners. You will be hearing that language used by staff and students on a regular basis. Thank you to Mrs Ferguson and Ms Adams who are leading PBL at Boambee. We will be sharing information with you on a regular basis. We hosted the leaders from the Bongil Bongil schools on Wednesday to continue the discussion on how our schools can continue to work together to enhance the learning and partnerships of all our schools. There will be several combined initiatives this year, leading to a sustained, ongoing partnership. We are thrilled to be part of such a proactive team and the discussions had by the students this week was proof that the student leaders in all our schools have a passion for developing

their leadership skills as well as ensuring opportunities are provided for their peers to enhance their skills and learning opportunities are maximised. Well done! Have a great weekend. Brad Lyne - Principal ASSEMBLY WEEK 8 CLASS AWARDS Congratulations to the following students for their fantastic week at school.

KL - Chelsea White, Mia Vaiciurgis, Harry Trindall & Kennedy Lane KD - Lucas Saunders, Branson Day, Ryan Grace & Ella Hawkins KW - Ivy Wheeler-Smith, Eden Grant, Mia Ryan & Shelly Richards K/1F - Chisel Hudson, Eden Bailey, Kodi-Lee McDonnell & Imogen Wait 1L - Carson Ferreira-Boyles, Jada Seagar, Sam Grabovszky & Indi Knowles 1T - Oscar Gunthorpe, Lucas Singleton, Olivia Purnell & Alara Goodwin 1/2N - Tahlia Keipert, Luis Osterloh, Imogen Saunders & Tyler Nielsen 2S - Matilda Day, Kohan Kovac, Taj Abercrombie & Emma White 2A - Jaylen Naden-Dumas, Aaron White, Baianna Ward & Ella Loader

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Working Mathematically This year at Boambee PS one of the areas in Maths that we will be focussing on is working mathematically. All teachers across all stages have been participating in professional development to ensure that the best teaching strategies and resources are being used to improve student outcomes in the area of working mathematically.

Working mathematically is about

developing students’ understanding and fluency in mathematics through inquiry, exploring and connecting mathematical

concepts, choosing and applying problem-solving skills and mathematical

techniques, communication and reasoning.

As an essential part of the learning process, Working Mathematically provides students with the opportunity to engage in genuine mathematical activity and develop the skills to become flexible and creative users of mathematics. Our aim is to:

● Develop in children a positive attitude and appreciation of mathematics as part of everyday life, that is useful, relevant and enjoyable.

● Recognise and cater for children's individual needs and build upon previous experiences.

● Provide opportunities to develop skills, concepts and strategies necessary to function effectively in mathematical situations.

Stewart House Donation Drive 2017 Your donation supports the 1,800 children who attend Stewart House each year from public schools across NSW and the ACT. Please place a $2.00 coin or equivalent in this envelope, complete entry details on the back and return it to the school office to be eligible for the draw by Friday, 31st March 2017. By doing this you will go in the draw to win a $4000.00 holiday to a destination of your choice. Thank you for your donations.

Year 5 & 6 Lake Ainsworth Excursion The Lake Ainsworth excursion will be held Term 4, Week 7 leaving Monday, 20th November and returning Friday, 24th November 2017. The full cost of this excursion is $350.00. The non-refundable deposit of $50.00 should have been paid last Friday. The next $50.00 instalment due date is Friday, 7th April 2017. Easter Raffle- Raising Money for Occupational Therapy Sensory Toolkits

The school is holding an Easter Raffle which will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade on the last day of this term. All money raised will go towards purchasing specialised educational sensory tools for every classroom. Sensory tools help students when they are anxious or unsettled to calm, focus and remain attentive. Each prize will include some Easter Eggs as well:

● First prize - Dolphin Marine Magic (Swim with Dolphins)

● Second Prize - Tabatinga Voucher ● Third Prize - First Aid Car Kit ● Many other prizes dependent on

donations. To make the raffle a great success we would appreciate easter egg donations. Please donate easter eggs to the basket in the front office. Raffle tickets will be sent home this week.Tickets to be returned by Thursday, 6th April. Prizes will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade.

● Thank you to our wonderful school community. The donations of Easter Eggs for our raffle are much appreciated. Our baskets are quite full - extra raffle tickets available at the office.

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Year 7, 2018 Expression of Interest forms for placement in Year 7, 2018 in a NSW government school were sent home with every Year 6 student. We require all Year 6 students regardless of whether they will be going to a NSW Government school or private school to return the form as soon as possible. Thank you. Visiting Performance - “Puss in Boots” On Wednesday students at Boambee School were treated to the travelling stage show ‘Puss In Boots: Pet Detective’, performed by 3 actors from the Australian Playhouse. These 3 actors assumed many roles in the play, delighting the children with their acting talents and interaction with the audience throughout the show. The storyline of the show was about Bear-boy-band singing sensation ‘Baby Bear’ being kidnapped! When a ransom note is discovered asking for an unlimited supply of ‘Just Right Porridge’ all hands and paws point straight at Goldilocks. Facing a life sentence of uncomfortable beds, chairs and cold porridge she turns to the only cool-cat capable of cracking the case, the mysterious super-sleuth in boots known to all as the ‘Pet Detective’. Goldilocks discovers that sometimes when everything seems too hard, all you need is a friendly feline and a whole lot of perseverance to make it all just purrrrrrrrrfect.

Bingo Tuesday, 28tht March at 7.00pm,

eyes down at the Coffs Ex Services Club. Team 2, Tania Myers, Kieran

Richards and Billie Brooks are rostered for this day.

Uniform The uniform shop opens Mondays, from 9am until 10.30am. The uniform shop has a large supply of second hand jumpers for sale for only $10.00 each. New jumpers have been ordered and we will inform you when they have arrived. Canteen Special Next week’s special is a mini wrap (crumbed chicken tender, lettuce, carrot, tomato and cheese) with any drink (milk or popper) for $5.00. Canteen Roster Wednesday, 29 March Simone Thompson & Billie Brookes Thursday, 30 March Sandra Jeffery & Emma Lane Friday, 31 March Julie Bellamy, Marie Cane & Debbie Crowfoot Easter Hat Parade K-2 Friday, 7th April 9.30-10.45am Easter Hat Parade Families are welcome to come and watch. 11-11.30am Sausage Sizzle - no canteen Families are invited to come and join their children for a sausage sizzle or picnic lunch. Older siblings from 3-6 will also be welcome to join you for lunch. Order forms will go home on monday.

Important Dates 27.03.17 MNC Basketball Trials Coffs 27.03.17 NC AFL Trials 31.03.17 Cross Country 31.03.17 PSSA Hockey Trials 03.04.17 NC Basketball Coffs 05.04.17 to 06.04.17 NSW PSSA Swimming Sydney 06.04.17 Cross Country back-up 07.04.17 Lake Ainsworth Second Payment 07.04.17 Easter Hat Parade K-2 @ 9.30am 07.04.17 Picnic Lunch 11-11.30am 07.04.17 Last Day of Term 1 24.04.17 Staff Development Day 25.04.17 ANZAC Day 26.04.17 Students Return Term 2

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Hockey at Boambee Public School This week Stage 1 participated in the first of 4 hockey clinics as part of a program funded by the

Australian Government Sporting Schools initiative. Students are learning basic skills of hockey, and a strong focus is placed on developing students’ hand-eye coordination skills. If your child is interested in

playing hockey this season, please visit the Hockey Coffs Coast website for more information.