Term 2 Week 9 View this email in your browser Bondi Beach Public School Newsletter T2 W9 Principal's News T2W9 Spotlight Dance Festival On Friday night, the Senior Dance Ensemble opened the show at the Spotlight Dance Festival at Seymour Centre. It was a spectacular performance. Thank you again to Ms Rebecca Devine, Ms Georgie Spong and Ms Melanie Goodhew for their tireless efforts to get these students prepared for their dance performances. Thank you to those parents who have assisted with costumes, makeup and hair. It is a huge commitment for families. This week, the Junior, Intermediate and Boys' Ensembles will also be performing at the Seymour Centre (see below for dates). I am also looking forward to seeing Eliza H, one of the Master of Ceremonies at Monday night's Dance Festival. Best of luck to everyone. Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Subscribe Past Issues Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Tra Page 1 of 21 School Newsletter T2W9 2/07/2018 https://mailchi.mp/99cbe2df0398/school-newsletter-t1w1-1012847?e=f86aa33eb5
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Bondi Beach Public SchoolNewsletter T2 W9
Principal's News T2W9Spotlight Dance FestivalOn Friday night, the Senior Dance Ensemble opened the show at the Spotlight Dance Festival at Seymour Centre. It was a spectacular performance.
Thank you again to Ms Rebecca Devine, Ms Georgie Spong and Ms Melanie Goodhew for their tireless efforts to get these students prepared for their dance performances. Thank you to those parents who have assisted with costumes, makeup and hair. It is a huge commitment for families.
This week, the Junior, Intermediate and Boys' Ensembles will also be performing at the Seymour Centre (see below for dates).
I am also looking forward to seeing Eliza H, one of the Master of Ceremonies at Monday night's Dance Festival. Best of luck to everyone.
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Welcome to Ms ThomasI would like to officially welcome Ms Tera Thomas to the staff of Bondi Beach Public School. She will be replacing Ms Prendergast when she goes on Maternity Leave next term, as KP classroom teacher for terms 3-4. Ms Thomas has a wealth of experience on Kindergarten and has been transitioning with Ms Prendergast and KP for the past few weeks. Please make her welcome.
The secret life of Pets and Plants in BondiWe now have 314 responses to our survey: The Secret Life of Pets and Plants in Bondi.
All Stage 1 students are studying plants and animals, particularly those found in Bondi. If you live in Bondi, you can help by completing this fun survey. Students will analyse the data. The more data we can collect, the more valid the data. Please support their learning.Here are some of our results so far:
• 29% of respondents are parents or carers• 22% of respondents were born between 1970--1979• 41% of respondents live in an apartment• 41% of respondents have a vegetable garden• 45% of respondents say their favourite pet is a dog• 25% of respondents say their favourite pet is a cat• 139 (44%) of respondents do not have a pet• 104 (33%) respondents have 1 pet
• 25% of our pets have come from a breeder• 29 (16%) of our pets have come from the pound or shelter
Choir Make Music at the PavilionWaverley Council invited our choir to perform in the newly refurbished Atrium space at the Pavilion last Thursday as part of Make Music Australia Day.This is linked with an international festival that started in France 35 years ago. Thank you Cassy for organising this opportunity for our choir.See Cassy's article below.
School Band ConcertI am looking forward to attending the End of Term School Band Concert on 3 July from 6:15pm-7:30pm. All welcome.
Attendance Bondi Beach Public School is undergoing a review of attendance procedures and it is evident that some practices need to be improved between the school and home.
If your child is away from school and no written justification is sent to the teacher, either by hard copy letter directly to the teacher or email to the school, this absence is recorded as unjustified. Parents have 7 days to send in this explanation otherwise it will be recorded on our system as unexplained.
Recently we have sent home many absence letters to collect these unexplained absences. If you have received a letter for an unexplained absence, please return this along with the explanation by the end of this week, otherwise the absence will remain unjustified.
Late ArrivalsNo child is to arrive late at school without a parent. If your child arrives at school late and is not accompanied by a parent, it will also be recorded as unjustified.
Early drop offsNo child should be in the school grounds before 8:30am unless they are attending The Hive or a scheduled practice eg. band or dance or a community user program eg. netball or chess. This DoE policy is for the safety and wellbeing of every child.
If a student arrives before 8:30am and is found unsupervised, the school will call parents and ask them to come and pick up their child.
Parent Helper RegisterWe are now collecting data on parent support in classrooms. If you are currently helping in classrooms or in the MiniLit program, please complete this Parent Helper form. It will only take 2 mins. Thank you to the 25 respondents so far.
Beanies for Brain Cancer Last chance to purchase a beanie for winter. There are only 40 left that can be purchased over the front office counter (cash only) at school this week. All proceeds will go to the Mark Hugh's Foundation.
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I am looking forward to seeing some of you at the Spotlight Dance Ensemble on Wednesday evening and KG assembly on Thursday afternoon.
Debbie EvansPrincipal
Office News
Curriculum LeviesBondi Beach Public School has moved to a new DoE approved solution that will streamline the process for distribution of curriculum levies, invoicing and voluntary contributions.
As soon as the system goes live, you will receive a new notification of outstanding payments. In the meantime, please pay the Semester 1 Curriculum levy now. This
Please refer to the Dance page on the school website to find the performance schedule.
Rebecca DevineDance Coordinator
Choir News
Choir sing in the pavilionThe BBPS Choir has had a very busy fortnight. Two weeks ago they recorded an anti litter jingle in the Studio at Bondi Pavilion.This a community service that will be part of a local anti litter campaign.The children were extraordinary in their focus and professionalism during the hour and a half of filming and recording.Last Thursday they performed in the newly cleared Atrium space at the Bondi Pavilion. It was a lunchtime concert celebrating Make Music Australia Day, an offshoot of the Fete de la Musique festival that started in France 35 years ago. This is a day to celebrate and perform music in any space possible.
Once again the children were exceptional holding focus for the half hour set of songs and performance.Congratulations BBPS Choir we couldn’t be prouder of you! You absolutely delighted the crowd.For anyone interested BBPS Choir meets every Thursday morning at 8.10 in the 2D classroom. Any child in Years 3 to 6 is most welcome to join, but commitment to rehearsals is required.
Cassy BartolomeiChoir Teacher*Thanks to Will Jones for the photo
Sports News
3-6 Sport Options for Term 3This week the options for Years 3-6 Term 3 Sport Options will go live on Google Forms. The link will be sent home in an email. This program will run for Weeks 1-6 ONLY as this is when PSSA finishes for 2018. The options include:
• Skateboarding (attract a fee)• Tennis (attract a fee)• Basketball• School Sport
Rubbish-Free Lunchbox: Wipe Out Waste 2018 The Environment Representative Council (ERC) are excited to announce the return of a Rubbish Free Lunchbox day!
Week 8 results:Last Wednesday, 53% of all students had rubbish-free food for the day.The winning class this week was 2S = 92% Rubbish-free Food.The best class so far: Week 7, 2S achieved 96% rubbish-free food.
The Environment Representative Council
Return and Earn Reverse Vending machineThank you for your donations to the Reverse Vending Machine at Bondi Pavilion. Passers-by have told me that many of our families are supporting this program already.
Bondi Beach Public School is a donation partner and our ERC will benefit from your recycling efforts.
MiniLit News
MiniLit We have some fantastic parent volunteers supporting our MiniLit sessions at Bondi Beach PS. They are a wonderful addition to the children's literacy learning... and we would love more people to become involved.
You need to be able to commit an hour of your time each week (either 9-10am OR 10-11am). Please indicate your interest by emailing the school:[email protected]
Vanessa Cahill MiniLit coordinator
Library News
Premier's Reading ChallengeDon't forget the PRC began on Monday 5 March. Go to our Library page to find out more.
chicken and just some of the fantastic veggies that go into the lentil soup.
Our Winter menu is extensive and delicious with plenty of hot options to keep your kids toasty this winter.Drop us a line or pop in and put you name on the calendar.
New Child Care Package InformationFrom 2 July 2018, Australia will have a New Child Care Package. Under the new package, the Child Care Subsidy (CCS) will replace the existing Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate. CCS will be the main way the Government assists families with their child care fees.
These changes are far-reaching and will affect the majority of families at the school, whether through kids at The Hive or younger siblings receiving day care.
All affected families should log on to their myGov account and complete an online assessment, which will determine the appropriate level of support. This must be done before 2nd July in order to remain eligible for assistance.
Sydney Dance CompanyJoin in the fun at Sydney Dance Company's Winter School Holiday Workshops, held at the Bondi pavilion, from 9 - 20 July.
For boys and girls, from the beginner to the more experienced dancer, Sydney Dance Company’s creative and challenging workshops are a great opportunity for budding young dancers ages 5 - 18 to learn routines and improve their dance technique from the best teachers and choreographers in the industry.
Students will focus on developing self-expression and improvisation in Contemporary and Lyrical dance. Plus, they'll get the opportunity to learn high energy and inventive routines in styles such as Hip-Hop, JFH and Theatre Jazz.
Workshops will be held at the Bondi Pavilion.
Limited places available - book now to avoid disappointment!
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