DIARY DATES PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

PARENTS ONSITE

Thank you to all of our parents and extended families for following current department protocol regarding drop off and pickup of children. The current restrictions are still in place for the foreseeable future and your continued support would be wonderful. Remember the front office is your first point of call if you require assistance.

AWARDS

The return of children has been “fruit for the soul” and we have loved the opportunity to get back into a somewhat normal routine. The kids are getting back into group work scenarios and have been trying hard in class. The playground is once again the hub of activity and it is always a delight to see smiling faces. Current restrictions specify we can’t have assemblies, but we are still awarding our students for the great work and kind spirits that they are.

SURFBOARDS

Thank you Mrs Hoezter and Mr Rees for donating some surfboards for our school front display. Hopefully over the next few weeks we will get them prepped and painted with our school core values.

WORK AROUND THE SCHOOL

Blacksmiths PS has had quite a bit of work happening over the last few weeks and will continue this week with tree removal. Some of the work is for beautification purposes and others are necessary for health and safety purposes. Fortunately we have been allocated another General Assistant for the remainder of Term 2, Mr Lindsey, and as always Mr Taylor is never far away and often on call (which we appreciate immensely).

ENROLMENTS

If your child is age appropriate and you are looking to enrol them at Blacksmiths PS for 2021, please contact the office or arrange a suitable time to come and talk to me so we are aware. Having your child’s name ready and on our class lists means that all communication will go directly to you. Our orientation process begins in Term 3 which will come around very quickly. Also if you are aware of a family, friend or neighbour, can you please pass on this message.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY

The Queen’s Birthday long weekend holiday is this weekend coming. Students return to school on Tuesday 9 June.

GARDEN STALL

We have had plenty of winter vegetables lately for our Thursday garden stall, which will be held again this Thursday. Spinach, lettuce, beetroot, pineapple, herbs, broccoli and eggs will be available.

TERM 2 Week 6- Tuesday 2 June 2020

Mon 8 Jun Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Fri 3 July Last day for Term 2

Mon 20 July Staff Development Day

Tue 21 July Students Return for Term 3

OFFICE NEWS

Notes have been sent home regarding cancelled excursions and Starstruck payments with preferences for refunds. This Friday 5 June will be the last day for your preferences note to be returned. If we have not received the note, the school will be placing monies in “fees in advance”, meaning they can be used by you at a later date for school fees etc.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB

Orders for Issue 4 of Book Club need to be processed by 16 June, to enable orders to be back at school before the end of term. Please note that CASH PAYMENTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED through the school office. All orders must be placed online using Scholastic Book Club LOOP for parents.

OPPORTUNITY CLASS

The application process for Year 5 opportunity class placement for entry in 2021 is about to begin. Important dates in the application process are as follows:

Tuesday 9 June 2020: Online applications open

Friday 26 June 2020: Online applications close (Parents and carers must apply by the due date.)

Tuesday 30 June 2020: Principals' processing site opens

Friday 3 July 2020: Principals' processing site closes

Wednesday 16 September 2020: Opportunity Class Placement Test Parents and carers must apply online between Tuesday 9 June and Friday 26 June 2020 at:

SWANSEA HIGH SCHOOL 2021 GATS CLASS

Swansea HS 2021 Karakal Class placement notes will be sent home within the next week for those children wishing to apply

Kim Harris - Principal

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

ASSEMBLY AWARDS - Term 2 Week 6

K/1 Amali W. Neve H. Archie A.

1/2/3 Braxton M-R Sonny N. Jaida H.

3/4 Chloe R. Ryan L. Taylan M.

5/6 Lily R. Grace H. Ethan C.

16 June, 2020