1 MONDAY 22ND JULY, 2013 TERM 3 WEEK 2 FOCUS OF THE WEEK – BE PROUD We have a lot to be proud of at Brisbania this week. I have had many visitors to my office to share some amazing work. Many students have achieved their next behaviour level from consistently following our rules and we have had success on the football field. THE GREAT GATSBY – A GREAT NIGHT OUT – THIS FRIDAY The P & C has organised a great night out this Friday night to view the Great Gatsby at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Even though it is advertised as a “Chicks at the Flicks” event dads and men are most welcome to attend. Even better dads, here is an opportunity to earn some great ‘brownie’ points. Buy your partner a ticket to go to the movie whilst you stay home and watch the footy with the kids! There will be some nibbles and a glass of wine. There will also be lucky door prizes and a raffle. BOYS’ SOCCER GALA DAY Last week the boys travelled to Umina Oval to play a gala day against other schools as part of the state knockout. After two convincing wins in the first two rounds the boys played Avoca PS in the final. It was a very tight match with either team in a position to win the match. Unfortunately Avoca scored and we lost in the final 1 – 0. It was a great day and the boys represented Brisbania PS to their very best of ability. They showed perseverance and great sportsmanship. Special thanks to Ryan’s mum for washing all of the sporting gear. Thanks Mr McKeown and parent helpers for providing transport and encouragement FOCUS OF THE WEEK ‘BE PROUD’ BRISBANIA PUBLIC SCHOOL 1 High Street Saratoga NSW 2251 Phone: (02) 4369 1246 Fax: (02) 4363 1068 Email: brisbania- [email protected]School Web Page: www.brisbania-p.schools.nsw.edu.au WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK ! School Security: 1300 880 021
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MONDAY 22ND JULY, 2013 TERM 3 WEEK 2
FOCUS OF THE WEEK – BE PROUD We have a lot to be proud of at Brisbania this week. I have had many visitors to my office to share some amazing work. Many students have achieved their next behaviour level from consistently following our rules and we have had success on the football field.
THE GREAT GATSBY – A GREAT NIGHT OUT – THIS FRIDAY The P & C has organised a great night out this Friday night to view the Great Gatsby at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Even though it is advertised as a “Chicks at the Flicks” event dads and men are most welcome to attend. Even better dads, here is an opportunity to earn some great ‘brownie’ points. Buy your partner a ticket to go to the movie whilst you stay home and watch the footy
with the kids! There will be some nibbles and a glass of wine. There will also be lucky door prizes and a raffle.
BOYS’ SOCCER GALA DAY Last week the boys travelled to Umina Oval to play a gala day against other schools as part of the state knockout. After two convincing wins in the first two rounds the boys played Avoca PS in the final. It was a very tight match with either team in a position to win the match. Unfortunately Avoca scored and we lost in the final 1 – 0. It was a great day and the boys represented Brisbania PS to their very best of ability. They showed perseverance and great sportsmanship. Special thanks to Ryan’s mum for washing all of the sporting gear. Thanks Mr McKeown and parent helpers for providing transport and encouragement
School Web Page: www.brisbania-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
WE ARE NOW ON FACEBOOK !
School Security: 1300 880 021
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WEEK 8 Monday - R Cattley
Tuesday - M Mondon W’day - K Crompton Thursday - R Cattley
Friday - K Boni
WEEK 9
Monday - F Heasley Tuesday - K LeBreton
W’day - A Russell Thurs - J Dobell Friday - J Dobell K Dobell
P Riley R Smith
WEEK 11 Monday - R Cattley Tuesday - K Dobell W’day - A Russell
Th’rsday - S Purtell Friday - E Brock
GIRLS’ SOCCER GALA DAY – UMINA OVAL Today our girls’ soccer team is down at Umina Oval for their gala day for the state knockout. We are looking forward to hearing their results. Thanks Mrs Self and the parents that have again volunteered in transporting and supporting the girls.
YEAR 6 CANBERRA EXCURSION Year 6 will be leaving this Wednesday morning for their school education excursion to Canberra. Whilst the children are there they will visit Parliament House and other significant landmarks to develop their understanding of democracy and our system of government. Mr Anderson and Miss Ellis will accompany the students on the excursion and we thank them for giving up time away from their own families to conduct the trip. Parents please ensure that your child is at school at 6:30am wearing their school uniform with Yr 6 shirt and a warm jacket. There will be updates on the expected arrival time on Friday via the school website, Facebook page and Twitter.
ERINA FAIR PERFORMANCE Next Monday our dance groups and drummers will travel to Erina Fair to perform as part of the Erina Learning Community Education Week Showcase. The students will perform on the stage in The Hive. We will also have some work on display in the Centre Court section of Erina Fair throughout the week. Parents are welcome to come along and watch the performance or check out the static display.
EDUCATION WEEK Next Week is Education Week and we will be celebrating by performing at Erina Fair and also holding our NAIDOC celebration on Thursday. Education Week, though, is just one week. At Brisbania we welcome the involvement of parents throughout the year. Parents and families visit our school regularly and have opportunities to visit classrooms at various times such as Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day celebrations.
VOLUNTEER SIGN IN We have slightly changed our sign in procedures for volunteers. On your first visit this term the office staff will provide you with some safety information and get you to sign that you have received that information. This is only necessary for the first time and on subsequent visits volunteers just sign in the new volunteers’ book.
DOG SAFETY TALKS Next Wednesday Kindergarten students will attend safety talks about dogs. The talks give students knowledge and strategies to be safe when around dogs. Thanks to Mrs Slattery for organising the talks.
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Our Athletics carnival is fast approaching. The carnival will be held on Monday 5
th August.
Students in Years K,1 and 2 (those Year 2 students not participating in the full carnival) will travel to Mingara a little later this year so that they are not at the carnival for the full day. More information will be sent home on a separate note. Thanks to Mr Anderson for his organisation of the carnival.
TERM 3 Events (repeat) Term 3 is already shaping up to be a very busy term. Parents please note the following important dates: Week 2 24
th July Year 6 to Canberra
26th July Chicks at the Flicks
Week 3 29th July Dance groups perform at Erina Fair
1st August NAIDOC Cultural Day Week 4 5
th August Athletics Carnival
Week 7 30th August Fathers’ Day Celebration and Stall
Week 8 3rd
September Musical Dress rehearsal 4
th September Musical – Matinee and Evening performances
KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2014 (repeat) Do you have a child ready to start school in 2014? Do you have a neighbour or friend with a child starting school next year? Have they enrolled? If not please encourage them to enrol as soon as possible so that we can start our planning for 2014. All they need to do is to call into the school office to collect an information package and enrolment papers.
Tuesday - M Mondon W’day - K Crompton Thursday - R Cattley
Friday - K Boni
WEEK 9
Monday - F Heasley Tuesday - K LeBreton
W’day - A Russell Thurs - J Dobell Friday - J Dobell K Dobell
P Riley R Smith
WEEK 11 Monday - R Cattley Tuesday - K Dobell W’day - A Russell
Th’rsday - S Purtell Friday - E Brock
NEWSLETTER LINK VIA EMAIL (repeat) Our newsletter is posted on our website each week. A reminder and link are currently sent via Facebook and Twitter. We are giving parents an additional option to receive a message by email that contains the link to the newsletter. If you would like to receive an email reminder please complete the slip in the newsletter and return it to the school office
www.facebook.com/brisbania @BrisbaniaPS
Mr Burgess Principal
P & C NEWS CHICKS AT THE FLICKS - THE GREAT GATSBY Come along and enjoy a fantastic night with friends at the historic Avoca Beach Picture Theatre this Friday from 6.30pm. Our night will start with a glass of wine and nibbles from 6.30pm and your chance to win a variety of fabulous raffle prizes and if your not lucky with the raffle you still have a chance to win one of five lucky door prizes. Remember, if you cannot get to the school to purchase tickets, we have tickets available at the IGA to buy, or available on the night from the Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. P&C Monthly Meeting Thanks to everyone who came out last week and joined us at the monthly P&C meeting. Uniform Shop - Repeat We are currently seeking some keen volunteers to be included in a uniform shop roster which will run similarly to the roster in place for the canteen. Julie Hale and Katrina Osman will continue the on-going running of the uniform shop but need help. If you can spare a couple of hours, once a month, please call in to see the girls at the Uniform shop. Have a lovely week with your families. Best wishes Andrea Young P&C President 045 800 3651
Andrea Young | Ph 045 800 3651
PRINCIPAL’S GOLD BOOK
Lachlan KD Lulu K/1T Aaron 1C Samuel 4/5D Erin K/1T Caleb K/1T Finn 2T Ryan 4/5D Blake K/1T Phoenix K/1T Kara 2T Max 4/5D Austin K/1T Ryder 1C Calum 2T Casey 4/5D Dean K/1T Abby 1SF Isaac 2T Max W 4/5D Thomas K/1T Joseph 1SF Sarah 4/5D Calum 5/6W Georgia K/1T James 1SF Casey 4/5D Charli KD William K/1T
Premier’s Spelling Bee The Premier’s Spelling Bee was introduced in 2004 as a fun and educational way for primary school students to engage with spelling. The competition is open to all government primary, central and community schools in NSW and comprises of two divisions – Junior for Years 3-4 and Senior for Years 5-6. Regional Finals are held in various locations across NSW in the last two weeks of Term 3. Each year the State Final is held at the Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Centre, Sydney, with the final half hour of the Senior Final broadcast live on ABC Local Radio. The competition attracts significant publicity through media and television coverage. All Stage 2 and Stage 3 classes will hold an in class spelling competition. Two children from each class will be selected to compete at their stage assembly. Two successful students from each stage will then be chosen to represent Brisbania at the Regional Finals. Children interested in trying out for the Spelling Bee can collect a spelling list from Miss Iles or visit the website written below.
Class competitions held during week 4 (5th-9th August)
Stage Finals held 6th November
Regional Finals date TBA
For more information visit https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/speaking-competitions/2013-premiers-spelling-bee Username: teacher Password: Samsung
BOOK WEEK 2013 - Read across the Universe
Brisbania PS will be celebrating Book Week and the theme of 'Read across the Universe' during week 6.
The Book Fair will be on display in the Library from Monday 19th August to Thursday 22nd August with the main purchasing day being Wednesday.
Students from all classes will be participating in various activities involving 'Read across the Universe' and will also be able to view books to purchase during their Library class.
WEEK 11 Monday - R Cattley Tuesday - K Dobell W’day - A Russell
Th’rsday - S Purtell Friday - E Brock
WEEK 2 Monday - K Oates
Tuesday—Help Needed W’Day - S Hodgson
Thurs - J Dobell Friday - J Swanston
WEEK 3 Monday - Vacant
Tuesday - S. Davis W’Day - A Russell Thurs - J Fenech Friday - K Osman
SCHOOL
DISCO 7th AUGUST
WEEK 4
NEWSLETTER REMINDER
RECEIVE A REMINDER VIA EMAIL If you would like a reminder in your email inbox to say the newsletter is available, please complete the details below and return to the school office:
Name: ____________ Class: _____
Email Address: __________________
TERM 3 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Monday 22nd July Girls Soccer—Gala Day
Wednesday 24th July Y6 Canberra Excursion - Leaves 6:30am
Friday 26th July Y6 Canberra Excursion - Return approx. 4:30pm
Monday 29th July Education Week Erina Learning Community - Erina Fair Performance
Tuesday 30th July Book Club to be returned
Wednesday 31st July UNSW English Competition Dog Safety Talks Kinder and Year 1
Thursday 1st August NAIDOC Activities
Monday 5th August Whole school K-Y6 Athletics Carnival - Mingara
Wednesday 7th August School Disco K-Year 2 @ 4:30pm - 5:45pm Year 3 - Year 6 @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 13th August UNSW Maths Competition
Monday 19th August Athletics Carnival - BACK UP DAY Book Week - Book Fair
Tuesday 20th August Book Week - Book Fair
Wednesday 21st August Book Week—Book Fair—Main buying day
Thursday 22nd August Southern Central Coast Zone Athletics Carnival - Mingara Last day of Book Fair
Friday 30th August Fathers’ Day Breaky & Fathers’ Day Stall
Tuesday 3rd Sept School Musical Performance DRESS REHEARSAL
Wednesday 4th Sept School Musical Performance Matinee & Evening
Monday 9th Sept Sydney North Regional Athletics Carnival
Tuesday 17th Sept Kindergarten Excursion—Reptile Park
