School News

Borenore Public School 1243 The Escort Way

BORENORE NSW 2800 Phone: 02 63652262

Fax: 02 63652318 Email: borenore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Melissa Campbell Principal

Student of the Week Grace - For always using her manners. Indi - For her effort at the swimming carnival.

Well Done Cleo - For being a good friend. Kalisha - For her effort in Maths.

Individual learning plan parent meetings Thank you parents for supporting the school and your children's’ learning by attending Individual Learning Plan meetings with teachers last week. If any parent has concerns about their childs learning please speak with the class teacher as soon as possible.

Fitness Congratulations to Beau, Skye and Timothy for most laps achieved this week and an encouragement award to Evie.

OSSA Swimming Carnival Well done to all students for their participation in the swimming carnival last week. Congratulations to Kalisha who broke records in the Girls 8 - 10yrs 200m Individual Medley and 50m Butterfly. Kalisha was awarded Age Champion.

Kalisha, Skye and Lily will represent OSSA White at the District Carnival on Wednesday 26 February in Orange. Information and permission note is attached to their newsletters today.

The PP5 Relay team of Skye, Kalisha, Lara and Langdon will go straight to Western Region Carnival in Dubbo on Friday 13 March. Details will be distributed when they become available.

Best Start Parent feedback on the Kindergarten Best Start assessment conducted last week is attached to this newsletter. If you would like to discuss please make a time with the office to speak with Mrs Guisard.

P&C Annual General Meeting TONIGHT The P&C AGM and first general meeting for the year will be held tonight in the Primary Classroom at 6.00pm. All families are invited to attend.

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Term 1 Week 4 – 17 February2020

WISDOM THROUGH KNOWLEDGE

This Week Next Week Upcoming events / activities

Monday P&C Meeting 8 March - Orange Running Festival

Tuesday Scripture start today Scripture 9 March - Year 5/6 Premiers Debating

Wednesday District Swimming Carnival 13 March - Western Region Swimming

Thursday 16 March - Say No to Bullying Poster due

Friday Assembly 9.00am / Library

Assembly 9.00am / Library Clean up Australia Day

20 March - National Bullying Day

Weekly News Primary students now have their own personal DoE email address and information on how to use it. This was sent home with the newsletter last week. Please encourage your child to use this email if they wish to send information to themselves from home for sharing news in class.

Chinese Lessons The primary class will start Chinese lessons tomorrow! The program consists of a 25-minute weekly online lesson using video conferencing software with a Chinese teacher based in China; and weekly follow-on work for the classroom teacher to facilitate later in the week. Lessons include language and Cultural components. Primary will have lessons terms 1 and 2 and Infants terms 3 and 4.

NAPLAN Online In advance of taking NAPLAN Online in May, students in years 3 and 5 and their parents are invited to use the public demonstration tests to familiarise themselves with the type of questions and related functionalities available in the NAPLAN Online assessment.

Students will be accessing practice tests during lessons as part of their preparation. This is the website for information. https://nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site

Library Board Games Mrs Guisard will open the Library on Thursdays from 1.30 - 1.55pm for children to play Chess and board games.

‘Say No to Bullying’ poster competition Miss Pickford is working with students in PDHPE lessons as part of the national poster competition open to all primary schools across Australia and coincides with the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on 20 March. The aim of the competition is to raise awareness of bullying and to assist schools and organisations to identify and address bullying behaviours in their communities.

Orange Running Festival Thank you to the students and families who have already registered for the Orange Running Festival. School teams require a minimum of 5 participants and at present we only have 3 students registered. If your child is interested in joining the school team for the 5km run on Sunday 8 march please contact Mrs Guisard if you have not received log-in details. Kind Regards Mel, Debbie, Melissa and staff Attachments Receipts Year 5 and 6 Debating Challenge excursion District Swimming notes to participants Overdue Library book notices Kindergarten Best Start feedback

Out of School Activities Weekend winter sports are ramping up with a number of clubs advising of their sign on dates. Information is available in the foyer.

Budget Lunchbox Tips

A little planning, buying in bulk, lots of containers and some preparation, can go a long way to saving you money.

Children who have healthy snacks throughout the day, including vegetables, dairy and fruit are more likely to be able to concentrate at school, have better behaviour and improved test results.

Healthier snacks aren't expensive. Here are some quick, cheap, healthy snack ideas worth considering.

Putting aside just 10 minutes on a Sunday for lunchbox preparation can make a difference to your budget. It takes little time to cut cubes of cheese and portion out crackers, rinse cherry tomatoes or chop carrots or other vegies ready to pack each morning.

Instead of zip seal bags use a reusable plastic container to cut down on costs.

When packing citrus fruit use a sharp knife to score the skin in segments as it makes it easier for little fingers to peel.

Being mindful of any food allergies registered at your school will help you make the right choices not only for your child but for others. It also means you can buy some items in bulk and divide up yourself which will save money!

This lunchbox was put together for under $2, now that's a lunchbox on a budget! A little planning meant leftover roast vegies were used and on Sunday afternoon eggs were boiled and vegies and cheese were sliced ready to be packed through the week.

Spending some time to cook vegetable and fruit muffins, slices or biscuits will also cut costs and is a fun activity to do with your child. Consider recipes that can be frozen and make two or more at a time to provide a variety.

When children are encouraged to share the preparation of making their lunches, they are often more likely to eat it.

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