Bathurst Public School

279-281 George Street Phone: 02 6331 3923 Bathurst NSW 2795 Fax: 02 6332 2305

Email: bathurst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.bathurst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Thursday, 7th December 2017 Term 4 Week 9

Dear Parents,

Last night we held our Year 6 Farewell, and what a fabulous event it was for the children and staff. The children were so beautifully presented – it is hard to believe these children are finishing Primary School and are ready to move onto High School – where have the years gone! Congratulations to our Year 6 children for the way in which they presented themselves and represented our school in the wider community last night. You truly are a very special group of children. A big thank you to all of our Year 6 parents for their wonderful support of our school and taking the time to make last night such a special event for our children; particularly to our parent committee who decorated the venues and provided food. It was definitely a night to remember!

Our Presentation Day on Monday was a very special occasion. What a wonderful celebration of the 2017 school year. It was great to see our children recognised for their efforts at such a lovely occasion this year. Thank you to everyone involved.

Congratulations to the following children who received special awards on the day:

KG: Ruqaya Said, Kingshuk Debnath, Georgie Weal, Freddie Schoenmaker & Darcy Hair

KJ: Ethan Stephens, Ruby Cole, Keenan Prudham, Koeban Webster, Pearl Michalak

KP: Ethan Webster, William O’Brien, Avi Khadka, Abbie Nobles & Lexie Beckers-Doherty

K/1M: Victoria Hetherington, Harper O’Leary, Bridie Robinson, Ryley Clinghan & Gabe Barclay

1B: Irisha Chowdhury, Faith Freeman, Blake Nicholson, Milly Griffiths & Charlie Higgins

1M: Junior Cowell, Emily Eriksson, Ella Pringle, Milla Cole & Jackson Fischbeck

1S: Anneka Riepsamen, Ryan Copeland, Paeton-Lee Hobby, Max Clements & Max Higgins

1/2M: Payton Seager, Ellie Hida, Olivia Jackson, Thomas Somerville & Kiyara Bickel

2K: Finn Barnes, Charlie Quade, Lotus Foster, Ruby-Rose Kelly & Indi Robinson

2M: Scarlett Fox, Erin Taylor, Buster Goninan, Cordelia McLean & Will Clements

2/3FC: Eliza Dowton, Alex Morris, Nolan Stafford, Ronny Schoenmaker & Lara North

3/4C: Kai Barclay, Isabella Morris, Lillie Storrie, Reuben Driscoll & Saraya Hansen

3/4G: Stephanie Wilson, Izabel Lee, Jordan Bickel, Alissah Grimm & Lara Francis

3/4GM: Charlotte Ortiger, Mia McClements, Evie Goninan, Aemon West & Emily Brown

3/4I: Tommy Platt, Sophie Morris, Alexis Stephens, Jessie Borland & Charlotte Moran

3/4T: Charlotte Hair, Elias Cutler, Koen Forrest, Joshua Pringle & Josh Drummond

4/5RN: Bella Bierton, Sakina Baziani, Evelyn Widger, Isabella Waldron & Abby Price

5/6CH: Oscar Simeonidis, Alex Brown, Amy Mounce-Stephens, Ayesha Said & Bridget Pugh

5/6D: Bonny Campiao, Connor Schneider, Angus Cafe & Kilahni West

5/6G: Jamie Healy, Lia Seckold, Ivy Lister, Evie Simpson & Olivia Lynch

5/6HH: James Pietsch, Oliver Gumpert, Ainsley Douglas, Bilal Said & Bailey Coe

K/2C: Tyler Lamers & Max Rhind

3/6C: Chloe Warn & Angela Dee

3/6H: Danny Pike

3/6N: Marcus Freestone & Jesse Hyde

3/6J: Mitchell Pile

Major Prize Winners: Aislinn McBurney, Gabe Langdon, Annaleise Grimm, Abbey Bracken, Ella Campbell, Geneva Kessey, Sienna Tangaroa, Phoebe Connors, Angus Warne, Matthew Morrison, Poppie Hutchings, Manny Tobin, Claudia Campbell, Lola Short, Jeorgia Johnson, Prabesh Rajbhandari, Evan Jaques, Lucy Driscoll, Lizzie Roberts, Sophie Lindsay, Omar Abdalla, Tiaani Bijelic, Hugh Thomas & Raymond Palmer-Tisdell

Dux of School: Cody Cramer

School Captains: Bonny Campiao & Oliver Gumpert - Vice Captains: Phoebe Connors & Jacob Lamb

Congratulations to Ruth Freeman, Reuben Driscoll, Eli Coe, Jemmia Luck and Isaac Smith on their awards at the recent AECG award ceremony. We are extremely proud of your efforts.

Primary academic achievement (overall winner) - Eli Coe Attendance Primary- Isaac Smith

Achievement in sport primary – Jemmia Luck Recognition – Reuben Driscoll and Ruth Freeman

Don’t forget the following important events still to occur before the end of the year;

• Friday 8th December – K-2 Christmas Spectacular in the McMullen Hall commencing at 11.40am

• Friday 8th December – K-6 Semester 2 Reports home • Friday 15th December – Year 6 Tunnel at 2.15pm • Friday 15th December – Last Day for 2018 for children and staff • Monday 18th December – School Development Day • Tuesday 19th December – School Development Day • Tuesday 19th December – School Office closes at 3.30pm for 2018

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards, Kate White Principal

Evans House Captains: Tiaani Bijelic & Angus Cafe - Vice Captains: Mimi Taylor & Anthony Driver

Hargraves House Captains: Jessica Breust & Alex Brown –Vice: Bridget Pugh & Angus Warne

Macquarie House Captains: Faith Ryder, Lachlan Elliott-Smith - Vice: Jazmin Crook & Chris Jackson

Chifley House Captains: Jemmia Luck & Mac Hutchings -Vice: Claudia Campbell & Oscar Simeonidis

School Concert USB

The School Concert is now available on USB and being sold at the front office at school for $15. Get your copy now of this amazing event. It is a wonderful keepsake.

General Reminders

FOOD ALLERGIES - We do have several children at our school who have peanut allergies and have severe reactions if exposed to this food. Parents are asked to be mindful of this when packing recess and lunch and are encouraged not to send products, which contain nuts in them to school.

General Reminders:- All items of clothing and personal belongings should be clearly marked with your child’s name. All children require a broad brimmed hat each day as our school has a “No Hat, No Play” policy. When parents and friends come to the school during the day, they should present to the front office

on arrival. This is a Legal and Workplace Safety requirement and is followed for the safety and security of all children and teachers. We continue to encourage parents to make appointments to come and talk about your child’s

progress, problems that may arise, ideas etc. It is reminded that the education of your child is a team effort with teachers and parents being the main stakeholders. With this in mind, it is an important reminder that the parent/teacher relationship always needs to be cohesive and

supportive and one of mutual respect. I am sure we will continue to work with one another in a positive manner.

All money coming to the school should be placed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name, correct amount of money, class and what the money is for clearly written on the front. All money and notes should be sent directly to the front office at the school for processing.

Pick up your copy now!

The yearbook is a wonderful keepsake for your child to enjoy for many years. Filled with lots of memories of your child’s school year. Available from the office for $32.00.

P&C News

Extra Kindy & Year 6 tea towels If you missed out or would love another one of these great towels, the office has a limited supply of extra tea towels for sale. They can be purchased for $13. Perfect Christmas gifts!

Christmas Raffle: Be in it to win it! Last chance to send in your tickets and money (in a sealed envelope) for our fantastic 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle. Prize winners will be drawn at the K-2 Christmas concert tomorrow (December 8, commencing 11:40am)

2BS Bathurst Lions Christmas Miracle Appeal

Donations are being picked up tomorrow 8th December Bathurst Public School is supporting the 2BS Christmas Miracle Appeal for 2017. Please bring your

donations of non-perishable items to the front office. eg: Biscuits, tinned food, bottles of drinks, lollies, chips, chocolates and other packaged food.

Canteen News

Meal Deals for the last week of the school year!

Term 4 Week 9

4/12 – 10/12

• Friday 8th December – K-2 Christmas Spectacular – 11.40-1.10 • Friday 8th December – Reports Home

Week 10

11/12 – 17/12

• Wednesday 13th December – Primary Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm • Friday 15th December – Year 6 Tunnel at 2.15pm • Last Day for Students

Week 11

18/12 – 19/12

• Monday 18th December – School Development Day • Tuesday 19th December – School Development Day • Tuesday 19th December - School office closes at 3pm

Term 1 2018 Week 1

29/01 – 2/02

• Monday 29th January SDD • Tuesday 30th January Years 1 to year 6 return • Thursday 1st February Kinder children begin

Week 2

5/02-9/02

• Tuesday 6th February Captains Induction at 9.30am • Friday 9th February 2018 Swimming Carnival at the Bathurst Aquatic Centre

Week 3

12/02-16/02

Week 4

19/02-23/02

• Friday 23rd February District Swimming Carnival at the Bathurst Aquatic Centre

Week 5

26/02-2/02

• Friday 2nd March ‘Be Skilled Be Fit’ Commonwealth Games Day

Week 6

5/03-9/03

Week 7

12/03-16/03

Week 8

19/03-23/03

Week 9

26/03-30/02

• Friday 30th March – Good Friday

Week 10

2/04-6/04

• Monday 2nd April – Easter Monday

Week 11

09/04-10/04

• Friday 13th April – Last Day Term 1