School Newsletter T2W8 View this email in your browser Principal's News Lost children There has been a spate of lost children after school recently. In most instances, we have had to call 000 and get police involved. We have a 10-minute policy. In almost every case, there has been a lack of communication and parents have not notified either the school or the Hive about changes (eg, playdates, late pickups). Think for a moment how you would feel if you lost your child. Then imagine how we must feel having to look after 650 children every day. School Uniform Please be vigilant in helping your child to come to school in full school uniform. Hats are of a particular concern. The No Hat, No Play policy will be enforced. Page 1 of 20 School Newsletter T2W8 19/06/2017 https://us14.admin.mailchimp.com/campaigns/preview-content-html?id=371011
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School Newsletter T2W8 View this email in your browser
Principal's News
Lost childrenThere has been a spate of lost children after school recently. In most instances, we have had to call 000 and get police involved. We have a 10-minute policy.
In almost every case, there has been a lack of communication and parents have not notified either the school or the Hive about changes (eg, playdates, late pickups).
Think for a moment how you would feel if you lost your child. Then imagine how we must feel having to look after 650 children every day.
School UniformPlease be vigilant in helping your child to come to school in full school uniform. Hats are of a particular concern. The No Hat, No Play policy will be enforced.
Premier's Debating ChallengeOur Stage 3 debaters will be debating against Waverley Public School tomorrow. Good luck to all involved.
Year 2 are off to Vaucluse HouseThis week our Year 2 students are off to Vaucluse House on Monday and Tuesday (staggered excursion) as part of their History unit of work.
Dance EnsemblesThis week sees the culmination of all the hard work by our four Dance Ensembles and their teachers at the Ultimo Dance Festival. Good luck! Preview pics below.
KE AssemblyKE will be hosting this week's K-2 assembly on Thursday at 2:15pm. Thank you to Ms. Endersbee for organising this. Assembly Roster here.
KW AssemblyWell done KW for our first Kindergarten assembly last Thursday. Thank you to Mr Walker, the Stage Band and Yvonne for their participation.
Winter Band RecitalI had the pleasure of attending the Winter Band Recital on Wednesday night. Congratulations to all students who performed. Thank you to Yvonne for organising it.
2017 PSSA ChampionsCongratulations to our Rugby League teams. Our Senior Open team are PSSA Champions. Results will be available on the Rugby League page soon.
T3 Staff Development DayThe first day of next term, Monday 17 July is a Staff Development Day. This will be a pupil-free day.
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Debbie EvansPrincipal
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Deputy Principal's News
Deputy Principal's NewsDates for your diaryMonday 19th June & Tuesday 20th June: Year 2 Excursion to Vaucluse HouseMonday 19th June: BBPS Debating v Waverley @ WaverleyMonday 19th June: Ultimo Dance Festival Primary Ensemble 2 6pm - 9pmTuesday 20th June: Boys' Dance Ensemble (rehearsal 10am - 1pm) (performance 6pm - 9pm)Thursday 22nd June: K-2 Assembly hosted by KE 2:15pm - 3pmDon't forget to check our Community Calendar to see what's on this Term.
Last Thursday, we were lucky to get a sneak preview at the school's dress rehearsal of the four dance ensemble performances. We wish all the dancers the very best at the Ultimo Dance Festival this week.
• Monday 19 June: Primary Ensemble 2 - Rehearsal @ Seymour Centre 3-4:30pm and performing that night.
• Tuesday 20 June: Boys' Dance Ensemble - Rehearsal @ Seymour Centre 10am-1pm and performing that night.
• Wednesday 21 June: Intermediate Dance Ensemble - Rehearsal @ Seymour Centre 9am-12pm and performing that night.
• Thursday 22 June: Senior Dance Ensemble - Rehearsal @ Seymour Centre 9am-12pm and performing that night.
Last Tuesday all Yr3-6 parents received an email with a link to the Term 3 School Sport Preferences Form.
Thank you for your prompt completion of this form. Students will be notified of their placement before the end of Term 2 and invoices will be distributed if the selection requires payment.
In weeks 1 & 2 of Term 3, Year 2 students will be participating in the Department of Education and Community School Swimming and Water Safety Program.
The program develops water confidence, improves student’s swimming ability and emphasises water safety. The Scheme is conducted over 9 days and will be held at the Des Renford Aquatic Centre at Maroubra. Each daily lesson is 45 minutes. All Year 2 students are expected to attend the program. Notes will go home shortly.
Students in Year 6 have been focusing on the elements of writing. Using elements of language and grammar, they have created self-assessment tools to better understand how to improve the quality of their writing. They were inspired to write a story by the Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in Mon State, Burma. It is a small pagoda built on the top of a granite boulder covered with gold leaves pasted on.
Go to our Year 6 webpage to enjoy Islay and Jibrael's stories and appreciate the wonderful artistic recreations of the Golden Boulder.
Uniform ShopOpen: Tuesdays 8.30am – 9.30am. Classroom Deliveries on Tuesdays.
Canteen NewsCheck out the winter menu here. Soups and butter chicken are very popular1
The Hive
Holiday Program!Bookings are open for our Winter Holiday Program!Visit www.thehivebondi.com.au for more details. We've got a fabulous mix of excursions and visitors to the centre, along with some great homegrown fun. There's something for everyone, with our tailored programs for Juniors and Seniors.
We're trialling online excursion permission forms this time. Thanks for supporting us in this move to work smarter and look after the environment.
Clubs 'n stuff...The theme for Week 9 will be Things with Wings!Baking club this week made yummy macaroons - the kids loved making all sorts of shapes and playing around with the food colouring to make different shades of pink!Riding the success of the Fidget Spinner comp, we're planning a Pokemon challenge next term - stay tuned...!!More Winter Menu tasting this week - fresh gnocchi in a tomato sauce. The kids loved it! Thank you Kate.
You, the parents...Thanks again for your ongoing support in reminding the kids to check in with us before their 3pm extra-curricular activities. We've seen a marked improvement, but still a way to go - so please keep up the reminders at home!We're trying to help improve your pick-up process at the end of the day. Please check the schedule board next to The Hive door - it shows you what's happening where.Kate, our amazing Food & Nutrition Lead is expecting her second child later this year and will be moving away from the area in the next month or so. So we're looking for a replacement. You'll get an email soon outlining the role - please check it out. It could be perfect for a school mum or dad, looking for a few hours of work each day during term time... Or maybe you know someone else who fits the bill?
P&C Upcoming EventsIf you would like to explore options to get more involved, here are some upcoming events we need volunteers for:
• City 2 Surf Parking Fundraiser - 13 August (volunteers needed to direct traffic on the day)
• Father's Day Basketball Shootout - 1 September (a couple of coordinators needed to take over this well prepared and much loved event)
• Kids Disco (coordinators needed)
To find out more about these and other P&C initiatives, please contact: [email protected]
The P&C TeamWe would love it if you could join to the next P&C Meeting on Tuesday, 15 August, 7pm in the staff room.
Enter via the Warners Ave gates and make your way into the front door past the office, to your right. Come and find out what the P&C is currently working on, and what we are planning in the near future.
