Belair Public School Newsletter Take Just Pride 34 Carolyn Street, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 Phone: 4952 1735 Email: [email protected]Term 4 Week 3 29 October, 2019 Principal’s Message Hi Folks, Last week I was amazed at the performance of Belair students in the Newcastle Permanent Mathematics competition. In 2019, over 19000 students sat for the competition. To receive a high distinction students must perform in the top 1.5%. Overall 4.3% of Belair students were in the top 2%. To achieve a distinction students must perform in the next 14%. Overall 37% of Belair students were awarded a distinction. These results are outstanding and highlight both the skills and talents of our students and the excellent teaching of mathematics happening here at Belair PS. We are looking forward to Wednesday evening’s Performing Arts Spectacular. This is an opportunity for our dancers, singers, musicians, drama students and public speakers to share their talents with our school community. This Friday is our Belair Bootcamp fundraiser. Students will have lots of fun getting active and raising money for our playground play. Due to the warming weather, the event will take place first thing on Friday morning. Thank you to the P&C who have supported our school in many ways this year. The P&C has provided funds totalling $9000. Projects supported include Shade sails, new flagpoles, student assistance, Kinder play resources, playground equipment and funding towards the Year 6 Farewell. Thank you to the small but dedicated team from the P&C and the wonderful helpers with the canteen, uniform shop and school banking. Term 4 October 30 Kinder 2020 2 nd Transition Visit 10:30am to 12pm Performing Arts Evening 31 Kinder 2020 2 nd Transition Visit 10:30am to 12pm November 1 Whole School Assembly Belair Boot-camp 4-15 Kinder 2020 Interviews Year 2 Swim-school 5 KHS Leadership Day 6 Band Parent Info Session for Parents of New Band Members in 2020 8 Disco 14 EAL/D Excursion to Oakdale Wildlife Park 19 KHS Orientation Day Y7 2020 Y6 into Y7 2020 Parent Information Evening 25 Yr 6 Writing Enrichment Day 27 Kinder 3rd transition visit and information session
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Belair Public School Newsletter Take Just Pride 34 Carolyn Street, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 Phone: 4952 1735
Principal’s Message Hi Folks, Last week I was amazed at the performance of Belair students in the Newcastle Permanent Mathematics competition. In 2019, over 19000 students sat for the competition. To receive a high distinction students must perform in the top 1.5%. Overall 4.3% of Belair students were in the top 2%. To achieve a distinction students must perform in the next 14%. Overall 37% of Belair students were awarded a distinction. These results are outstanding and highlight both the skills and talents of our students and the excellent teaching of mathematics happening here at Belair PS. We are looking forward to Wednesday evening’s Performing Arts Spectacular. This is an opportunity for our dancers, singers, musicians, drama students and public speakers to share their talents with our school community. This Friday is our Belair Bootcamp fundraiser. Students will have lots of fun getting active and raising money for our playground play. Due to the warming weather, the event will take place first thing on Friday morning. Thank you to the P&C who have supported our school in many ways this year. The P&C has provided funds totalling $9000. Projects supported include Shade sails, new flagpoles, student assistance, Kinder play resources, playground equipment and funding towards the Year 6 Farewell. Thank you to the small but dedicated team from the P&C and the wonderful helpers with the canteen, uniform shop and school banking.
Term 4
October
30
Kinder 2020 2nd Transition Visit 10:30am to 12pm
Performing Arts Evening
31 Kinder 2020 2nd Transition Visit 10:30am to 12pm
November
1 Whole School Assembly
Belair Boot-camp
4-15 Kinder 2020 Interviews
Year 2 Swim-school
5 KHS Leadership Day
6 Band Parent Info Session for
Parents of New Band Members in 2020
8 Disco
14 EAL/D Excursion to Oakdale Wildlife Park
19
KHS Orientation Day Y7 2020
Y6 into Y7 2020 Parent Information Evening
25 Yr 6 Writing Enrichment Day
27 Kinder 3rd transition visit and information session
Last week we met many of our new crop of Kindergarten students for 2020. This is an exciting time of the year as we start to plan for the next 12 months. It is always lovely to meet new families. Please remind children who cross Terence Street, the only place to cross is at the marked and supervised crossing. We had a near-miss yesterday with children darting across the road to their parents. Regards, Warwick Beard Principal St James OOSH The YMCA run OOSH at St James is being taken over by St Nicholas Catholic OOSH. Belair will continue to be serviced by this new management. For more information please come along to a meeting in the hall this Thursday at 6.30pm. Term 4 Disco – Friday 8 November It is time to dust off your dancing shoes and get ready for the next disco. K-2 will be from 5.30-6.30 and 3-6 will be from 6.45-8.00. Important Dates for ‘End of Year’:
Presentation Dates Early Stage 1 – 10 December Stage 1 - 3 December Stage 2 and 3 - 16 December Part Day Dates Early Stage 1 – 17 December Stage 1 – 17 December Stage 2 – 18 December Stage 3 – 17 December Year 6 Farewell – 10 December Swimming Carnival – 12 December Reports Sent Home – 13 December Carols Night – 13 December
Deputy Principal’s Message Congratualtions to 3M the class of the week at the 3-6 asembly last week and to 2L the class of the week at the K-2 assembly yesterday. Your excellent behaviour at assembly is something to be proud of!
Drop off and pick up Zones Many of you may have noticed the parking officers at our various school gates over last week. It is for everyone’s safety that we abide by the parking and pick up rules around the boundaries of the school. So that everyone is aware of their obligations in this respect I have included the Tansport for NSW brouchure on Drop off and Pick up Zone Safety Tips. Belair Language of Resilience The current resilience focus is: Control
The Control element fits in well with the use of the Catastrophe Scale. Kind regards, Kathie Colley
Link to website for all Resileince elements: https://belair-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/future-focussed-visible-learning.html
Parents and community members are invited to join us for
an evening of music, singing, dance and drama. When: Wednesday 30 October 2019 Time: 5:30pm Where: Under the primary COLA (weather permitting) Who: Senior and Junior choirs, Senior and Junior Dance groups, Belair Concert Band, drama groups and public speaking.
Hunter Region Primary Mathematics Competition Congratulations to the following students who received either a High Distinction, Distinction or a Mertit award in the recent Hunter Region Primary Mathematics Competition.
High Distinction: Alexander W, Morgan A, Florentina P, Isaac K, Riley T, Charlie W, Chloe L
Distinction: Harry A, Scarlett K, Kai B, Dylan B, Kendra B, Reid B, Haili W, Oliver O,
Thomas C, Nathan C, Georgia J, Eloise T, Allia W, Luke P, Harvey W, Zane C, Isla M, Tahlia B, Sonny M, Lachlan M, Georgia M, Thomas R, Luka J, Coco D, Eden K, Isaac J, Thomas F, Lucy Mc, Taj A, Chloe E, Alexander W, Cooper C, Jianan S, Samuel B, Harry P, Joshua M, Simone J, Austin MP, Miley T, Zara B, Cate B, Cameron B, Damien R, Xanthe C, Noah C, Archie C, Finn F, Ruby M, Alexandros R, Tyson D, Abigail W, Tayn C, Zoey R, Chloe K, Sammy T, Atticus B, Zen J, Ruben P, Liam S, Thomas M.
Merit: Lucille W, Amelia w, Cameron A, Ruby N, Hayley R, Lorenna T, Bella S, Poupe M, Tia F, Emily H, Laura B, Callan F, Levi G, Toby R, Jack F, Sebastian K, Emma C, Alexander J, Charlie M, Emelia R, Benjamin C, Annabelle M, Josie W, Sophie C, Brodie F, Charlotte M, Lauren P, Scout A, Ruby A, Bridene W, Lila H, Daisy L, Macy w, Ashton O, Ana G, Sophie F, Nicolas C, Max D.
Bandfest Last week the Belair Beginner Band and Senior Band competed at Bandfest. These students have demonstrated high levels of commitment and discipline and worked incredibly hard this year to learn a new instrument or develop their existing musical ability. Many of the Beginner Band students were playing a musical instrument and performing on a stage for the first time. It was fantastic to see these students stepping out of their comfort zone and showing resilience even when nervous. The Beginner Band had 40 musicians and Senior Band 39 musicians performing on the day and their hard work paid off. They both gave outstanding performances and the Beginner Band were awarded 1st place and the Senior Band 2nd place. We would like to thank all our band families, instrument tutors and staff for the constant support you provide the children with throughout the year. A special thanks to our fabulous conductors Louise Gleeson (Beginner Band) and Graham Lamond (Senior Band), who always go above and beyond for our kids and our excellent helper Jocelyn Karsten for her support on Tuesday and at band rehearsals. Finally a BIG THANK YOU to our band members for your commitment and your discipline. As teachers there is nothing better than seeing the students we teach and guide every day face new learning challenges and grow as life-long learners. You have been given the chance to nurture the gift of music making and have put a smile on the faces of all the people who are lucky enough to hear the music you make. The band members are now looking forward to showcasing their talents at our Performing Arts Evening on Wednesday night and then performing at other up and coming school events. On Wednesday 6th November there will be an information sessionat 5.15pm in Mrs Bartel’s room for parents of Year 2 to 5 students who are considering trying out for the 2020 band program. The session will look at how the program is run and what is required from families and students in the program and we strongly encourage parents that have never been involved with the band program to come. Once again many thanks and happy banding! Mrs Bartel and Ms Loredo Band Coordinators
Information for Parents of Students Attending Year 7 Kotara High 2020
Dear Parents/Caregivers Kotara High School has asked for the following information to be made available to parents of students enrolled in Year 7 2020. KHS Year 6 into 7 Parent Information Evening
When: 6:00pm Tuesday 19 November 2019 Where: MPC – hall accessed from Lexington Parade
2020 school travel applications now open
To assist with any enquiries you may receive regarding student travel applications, we have provided some information below.
Applications for student travel in 2020 opened on Friday, 11 October 2019.
Students progressing to Year 3 and Year 7 no longer need to re-apply if they:
• are continuing at the same school • are residing at the same address • have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.
Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification via email.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails
Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2019 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2019, the system will automatically cancel an entitlement/card and a new one will need to be issued.
Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2020.
Year 3 Newcastle Excursion All of Year 3 went on an excursion on Wednesday 23rd October to the Newcastle Museum and the Nobby’s beach area. We enjoyed a lovely walk between both. On the day we had gorgeous weather and did lots of learning. Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to join us on the day. A huge thank you to Hannah Ayton, Hayden Mason-Powell, Margaret Carmichael, Lee-Anne Marsh, Kaley Raine, Amy Schofield, Renae Slee, Renee Clarke, Elizabeth Kocon and Anna Reid for sharing your day with us.
My ultimate event of all time was the Year 3 excursion! We walked to the beach and I absolutely loved seeing the Supercars track being built. It was amazing! I was also in awe of the booming, loud, old and amazing plane that flew around the beach. It felt like it was 15 metres above us. Elias V
On Wednesday Year 3 went on an excursion. My two favourite parts were the coal show and playing with the science equipment at
the museum. At the coal show they explained how they made steel. Heloise D
We went on the excursion because we needed a break from class and we extended our knowledge about Newcastle and its history. At the museum, we went to the coal area first. I found a massive piece of coal. Jarryd R The BHP Steel show had really loud noises, it was exciting! Joel B
I spotted some dolphins in the harbour after lunch. Jasmin and I were counting all the animals we could see. There were over 30 dogs around the beach! Eadie Q There was lots of exhilarating parts of our day. We arrived at the museum just as the clock tower started to make
donging noises for ten o’clock. The parts that were definitely my favourites included going to the beach, hearing the cannons firing from Fort Scratchley and the big plane that flew by. April D In the Supernova exhibition at the Newcastle Museum we worked through a rope challenge. It was absolutely amazing! Caden T We did some drawing and sketching on the breakwall of the city, the lighthouse or the Stockton Bridge. The beach looked so beautiful to draw in front of the city. Chareti S
Knights Chess Competition Last Tuesday was the Knights Chess Competition at Marks Point Public School. As several of our players were at Bandfest, three reserve Knights players attended: Bronson B, Bailey T and Liam C.
Chris E attended as well as a regular Knights team member. All students did a fantastic job, particularly Bailey T who won every game! The boys are to be congratulated for their efforts on the day. Liam C was impressive winning two games at his first ever chess competition.
A huge thankyou to Mrs Carr who transported the students to Marks Point Public School.
Chess Club is on every Thursday lunch break (12:00-12:30) in the library.
Belair Bootcamp This Friday we will be holding our Belair Boot camp. This is our only major fundraising activity for school this year with funds going towards supporting our additional play opportunities including spare part play and nature play.
We ask that students seek sponsorship to complete as many laps as they can on our age appropriate boot camp circuit.
Students can bring money in with their sponsorship form before the event this Friday or alternatively bring in their form this Friday and collect the sponsorship donations after the event.
This is an out of uniform day with students to either wear sporting team or active wear clothes.
Who: Parents of new or interested band students for 2020 When: Week 4 - Wednesday 6th November at 5.15pm Where: 4R classroom (directly down the stairs from the office, near the primary toilets) It is highly recommended that all new or prospective band parents attend this session to ensure they are aware of the requirements for joining and being part of the band program at Belair PS.
2M Lego –
2M have very much enjoyed building, creating and thinking all about Lego. Special thanks to Mr Lohs.
The Green Tree Kitchen Online only specials are now up and running. Check
them out at flexischools.com.au
Wednesday 30th October Robyn S
Thursday 31st October Sarah C Renee P
Friday 1st November
Jane M Cate S
Monday 4th November Rachel Mc
Tuesday 5th November
Sally A
Have you tried our new frozen yogurt? Strawberry and vanilla bean, and blueberry and cookie dough. Only $2 each.
This Thursday is Halloween, so come and see what’s special in the canteen- IF
YOU DARE! Treats from 20 cents each
As per Mr Beard’s announcement, the times for breaks will be changing day one, Term 4.
Recess will be 10.30, Lunch at 12.00 and second recess at 1.25. I will be closed for second recess. Lunch will be served at 12 and recess at 10.30.
Please be aware that lunch is only 30 minutes and therefore counter service will be shorter than normal. Ice blocks will be sold for the first 20 minutes of breaks one and two.
Statements of Account - Online Payment GuideStatements of Account - Online Payment GuideBelair Public School will be sending student statements of account & payment reminders directly toparents/caregivers via email using a system called School Bytes. These statements include a link to makesecure payment online through the Westpac Parent Online Payment (POP) system (Visa & Mastercardcredit/debit cards accepted).
To make an online payment for your child(ren)'s school contributions, please follow the steps below:
1. You will receive an email from the school's email address ( [email protected]) with thesubject 'Student Statement of Account''Student Statement of Account' or 'Payment Reminder''Payment Reminder'.
2. To make an online credit card payment, click the secure payment button in the email.
3. Once this button is clicked, you will be taken to a webpage on www.parentpayments.com.au. On thispage, you will see a list of all currently outstanding items for your child. By default, all items areBy default, all items areselected/ticked for payment.selected/ticked for payment.
4. If you wish to change the amount you would like to pay for an item, enter the desired amount in thenumber field under the 'Balance Owing''Balance Owing' column.
To not pay for a certain item, untick the checkbox in the left-hand column of the table next to the item youwish to remove.
5. Once you have selected what items you wish to pay, enter youryour name, phone number and email addressunder 'Payer Details''Payer Details'. This allows the school to identify which parent/caregiver is making the payment.
Now, press the 'Next''Next' button to be redirected to a secure Westpac site to finalise your online payment.
6. Once redirected to Westpac, you will see the following screen. Enter your credit card details into theappropriate text fields on this screen. Once completed, press the 'Proceed to Confirmation''Proceed to Confirmation' button.
IF YOU REALISE YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE IN SELECTING WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO PAY ON THEIF YOU REALISE YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE IN SELECTING WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO PAY ON THEPREVIOUS PAYMENT PORTAL SCREEN, PLEASE CLICK THE 'Cancel Payment' BUTTON.PREVIOUS PAYMENT PORTAL SCREEN, PLEASE CLICK THE 'Cancel Payment' BUTTON.
Belair Public School: Online Payment Guide
7. You will then see a payment summary screen where you can confirm your details. When ready, press thebutton at the bottom of the page to confirm and make your online payment.
NOTE:NOTE: To pay for another child in the family, return to the original email you received and click thepayment button with the other child's name on it.
The payment button/link located within the email remains active for 12 months. This means that at any pointwithin this time period you can use this link to see what items are currently owing for your family.
For information relating to the security & privacy of this service, please refer to the following webpage:https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/media/all-files/School-Bytes-Student-Privacy-Information.pdf
From 11 November 2019 St Nicholas OOSH will provide high-quality education and care, out of schools hours (OOSH), at St James Primary School, Kotara South. The service will be available to students between the ages of 5-12 attending St James Primary School, as well as neighbouring primary schools.
As an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle St Nicholas OOSH is committed to providing educationally sound and professionally staffed services that support family life. We have a great track record for delivering excellence in care and now operate in over nine locations across the Diocese.
To enable St Nicholas OOSH to commence operations from next month the current provider, YMCA is in the process of transitioning their operating licence to our organisation. We want to take this opportunity to thank YMCA management and staff, who for many years has provided care for students at St James Primary School.
St Nicholas OOSH and the YMCA have developed a partnership approach, to ensure a smooth transition for students currently enrolled in the OOSH service, their families and existing staff.
The operating hours (including vacation care), location, enrolment capacity and fees established under YMCA management, will remain in place for St Nicholas OOSH operations. St Nicholas OOSH complies with all national regulations and licensing requirements and is Child Care Subsidy approved, enabling parents and carers to apply for government- subsidised fee-support.
St Nicholas OOSH has been meeting with YMCA Kotara South staff, to inform them of the license transition and to offer them employment with St Nicholas OOSH.
St Nicholas OOSH, in partnership with YMCA, invites you to attend a parents and carers information evening at Belair Primary School (the gate for families to enter is in Carolyn Street), on Thursday 31 October at 6.30 pm. Staff from both organisations will be in attendance to share information regarding the transfer process and answer any questions you may have. RSVP is not required.
St Nicholas OOSH is committed to providing a welcoming environment where children and families are respected and actively encouraged to contribute their ideas for activities and learning experiences. If you have any questions about the transition process or St Nicholas OOSH and cannot make it to the information session, then please contact me. Otherwise, I hope to see you at the upcoming information session. In the interim, you may wish to check our website www. stnicholasoosh.org.au or look us up on Facebook or Instagram.
Kind Regards Tracey Sweetman General Operations Manager St Nicholas OOSH Mobile: 0499 015 502
