Thursday 26 May 2016 Musica Viva

This week Musica Viva visited BPS, presenting a range

of engaging experiences based on Indonesian music

and instruments. This is linked to classroom activities

to make the teaching of music real and engaging for

students K-6.

Basketball court official opening

The refurbishment of our school basketball court in

2014-2015 was strongly supported by our school P&C

and the Department of Education along with a number

of community sponsors. To acknowledge these

contributors we will be holding an official opening of our

basketball court at 2.40pm next Thursday 2nd June. All

are invited to attend to share this event.

Homework Club and Bring your Child Sessions

Homework club runs each Wednesday afternoon from

3.30-4pm for students and parents K-6. We are also

holding a series of “bring your child” learning sessions

for parents each second Wednesday from 9.15am.

This is for students and parents K-6—please see our

app and website for details.

Luke Hubbert

Principal

Uniform Exchange/Donations

We hold a large number of uniform items for commu-

nity redistribution, typically we ask for a gold coin do-

nation. The supply of uniforms comes primarily from

community donations as well as a number of found

items that can not be reunited with an owner. We

supplement this uniform supply with items from local

suppliers.

If any students require uniform items any of our staff

members can be approached to provide this support.

We would welcome a gold coin donation, or a swap

of one item for another. Our priority is ensuring that

all students have a correct uniform that is appropriate

for the weather conditions.

School Excursions/events

Each year a number of excursions and visiting per-

formers are booked to enhance the curriculum offer-

ing here at school. This is an opportunity to provide

wider experiences and to make the learning in the

classroom more meaningful and engaging.

Most of the events are booked in advance, often over

a year ahead of schedule with booking fees etc. ap-

plicable. We are experiencing some difficulty in man-

aging these events due to notes and payments com-

ing in late resulting in BPS incurring cancellation fees

etc.

We are committed to including all students in these

events and should financial consideration limit stu-

dents’ ability to participate we are happy to discuss

support options. I do ask for community support in

returning notes and monies in a timely fashion to al-

low our planning to progress and ensure the continue

viability of these experiences.

CANTEEN ROSTER Commencing 30 May 2016

Monday Nanette J / Kerrie S - Closed Recess

Tuesday Chaya C / Abbey B

Wednesday Georgette B / Kim D

Thursday Katrina W / Cathy P

Friday Jenny H / Rebecca M / Jess G

Commencing 6 June 2016

Monday Vacant / Dianne D

Tuesday Kellie O / Raylene J

Wednesday Rachel H / Georgette B

Thursday Kristen B / Cherie C / Leslie P

Friday Rebecca M / Rachel H / Vacant

Students of the Week

KB

Blaze M for participating in class discussions.

Declan H for outstanding work in all areas.

Hannah T for a big improvement in reading.

Kiesha-Rae S for working well learning teen numbers.

KH

Natalia G for producing beautiful art works.

Indianna H for a great improvement in writing activities.

Stella L for a good improvement in writing activities.

Matilda C for quality, independent work.

S1M

Kaitlyn W for being a safe, respectful learner.

Emma M for participation in class discussions.

Dakodah B for effort in guided reading.

Janaya-Rae S for being a safe, respectful learner.

S1PB

Lilly-May M for contributing to class discussions.

Ruby T for always displaying outstanding behaviour.

Storm R for excellent effort in all reading group activi-

ties.

Ayden S for improved reading skills.

S1S

Thomas H for trying hard in reading and writing!

Madison F for being an amazing helper in S1S.

S2M

Kyle F for improvement in writing and reading.

Katelyn D for improvement in mathematics.

S2R

Landon F for fantastic contributions to class discus-

sions.

Isabella L for always giving 100% to her work.

S2S

Taylah M for demonstrating a willing and focused atti-

tude to her learning.

Jasmine P for giving a great description on the impact

of rainfall in Indonesia.

S3P

Jack W for applying himself to all class tasks.

Mikayla T for consistent effort in class.

S3M

Lilly M for a huge improvement in writing.

Sebastian D for providing excellent answers during

classroom discussions.

S3R

Daniel A for effort in maths and literacy overall.

Jacob E for consistent effort in all KLA’s.

Congratulations to the following students for receiving their Bronze Award

S1M

Phoebe A Dakodah B Kira F

Ella H Emma M Emily T

Byron B Isaac H Thomas I

Rhys S Oscar T Mayrah F

Lillian I Charlotte L Janaya-Rae S

Kaitlyn W Liam C William D

Zac Gallen Gabriel G Rhiley P

S1PB

Tanaya J Lilly K Lilly-May M

Storm R Giaan S Lucinda S

Evan G Neville K Chase L

Alexander P Zac T Leteisha A

Grace B Sophie F Lilly H

Elizabeth P Ruby T Ethan B

Colt C Jackson C Seth S

Ayden S Caleb T Nash W

S2M

Caleb A

S3M

Jasmine A Wyatt B Claire B

Sophie C Kayla-Rose C Sophie E

Charlotte E Shayla H Blake R

Seth R Noah T Haynes B

Joshua B Imogen C Sebastian D

Caelan E Trinnidee J Kane M

Lilly M Ella-Grace O Connor R

Emma R Samuel V Katelyn W

Lilah W

Notes Home

The following notes have been sent home in the last fort-

night. If you have not received them they are available on our

website for download.

Stage 2 Camp

If you experience difficulties downloading the notes off the

website, the office has copies available.

Canteen update

To keep in line with the “Fresh taste @ schools” canteen

policy we have made some changes to the current menu.

Focus water will no longer be sold. McValley Apple & Black-

current juices will be back. Poppa’s will be changing to

200mls Just Juices 99% juice.

There will be more changes to come but they won’t take ef-

fect until a new menu has been issued.

Volunteers needed for the canteen on these following days

Every Friday starting 10th June

Fortnightly Wednesday starting 15th June

Fortnightly Monday starting 6th June

Canteen Supplier

Please leave a message at the office if you are able to fill in

any of these days, or if you would like more information on

what the supplier does.

Canteen meeting

Our first canteen meeting will be held on school grounds at

12.15pm Thursday 9th June. All Welcome.

School Banking News

Welcome to term 2. where the students bank 3 times be-

tween week 6 & 9 and they will go into the draw to win a

prize. This will assist with encouraging students to bank, as-

sist their deposit numbers towards the major competition and

also means that someone at our school will win a prize. You

would be aware of the current competition running at the

moment where students who deposit 15 times through

school banking, will automatically be put into the draw to win

a family trip to Australia Zoo. The prizes for banking blitz is a

dollarmites prize pack. The lucky winner will be presented

the prize and the certificate at assembly after week 9. The

Australia Zoo prize is valued over $10,000 and the winner of

the trip will be printed in the Australian paper at the end of

term 3.

Dates to Remember

Term 2, 2016

Week 5

Friday May 27

Stage 2 & 3 Excursion to Lake Macquarie Art

Gallery - Archibald Prize Exhibition

Week 6

Monday May 30

Assembly Item S3R

Wednesday June 1

Questacon Science Circus School Visit

Community Learning—Bring your child to school

9.45am

Playgroup 2.30pm

Thursday June 2

Official opening of Basketball Court 2.40pm

Friday June 3

Regional Cross Country—Cessnock Race

Course

Week 7

Monday June 6

Girls PSSA Soccer Gala Day

Tuesday June 7

Maths Olympiad 2

Wednesday June 8

Playgroup 2.30pm

Wednesday June 8 to Friday June 10

Stage 3 Camp

Week 8

Monday June 13

Queens Birthday Public Holiday

Tuesday June 14

P & C Meeting 4.30pm

Wednesday June 15

Community Learning—Bring your child to school

9.45am

Playgroup 2.30pm

EUREKA TAEKWONDO

Bellbird Community Hall—Tuesday & Thursday

6.00 to 7.00pm

Cessnock Scout Hall—Monday

6.00 to 7.00pm