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Monday Note – Term 1 Week 4 – 2019 2

Belmont North Public School - Newsletter

Cnr of Nikkin & Darling Streets, Belmont North NSW 2280

http://www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

T: (02) 4945 4861 F: (02) 4947 7851

Upcoming Events

February 21st & 22nd

Zone Swimming Carnival.

Years 3-6 Primary Sport Athletics Program Starts and Payment

Due

February 26th Aboriginal Education

Consultative Group Meeting. 6pm – Awabakal Education

Centre.

March 1st Years 5-6 Camp Deposit Due

March 11th Halogen Young Leaders Day

Yr 6

March 12th P&C AGM Meeting – 9:15am

Library

March 18th Life Education Payment Due

March 25/26/27th Life Education

April 5th Out of Uniform Day – Easter

Egg Donation

April 12th Easter Hat Parade

Raffle Drawn

Principal’s Report – Mr. Shaun Dixon

Term1 Week 4

Regular Attendance is Important

Belmont North Public School recognises that students need to attend school on a regular basis to gain the maximum benefit from schooling in order to optimise their life opportunities. At Belmont North Public School we understand that for maximum transfer of knowledge 95% percent attendance is necessary. Attendance lower than 95% impacts on academic standards.

At Belmont North Public School there is an expectation that once enrolled, students will attend on a regular basis, and positive attendance patterns should be fostered. It is our focus to wrap positive support around each student to maximise their attendance.

(Please see attached letter and posters for more information about the importance of regular attendance).

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Principal’s Report Continued…..

INTERESTING FACTS

Did you know?

• Missing one day a week of school from Year 1 to Year 11 is the equivalent of missing two years and one term of schooling.

• Being half an hour late to school each day from Year 1 to Year 10 is equivalent to missing one year and one-and-a-half terms of schooling.

• Being absent five days a term from Year 1 to Year 10 adds up to more than one year of missed schooling.

• There is a direct correlation between attendance and achievement. • Frequent absences make it difficult for teachers to ensure your child learns what they need to. • Patterns of attendance/absence are set up in the early years of schooling. • Students who are frequently absent from school are over-represented in the juvenile justice system. • Girls are absent more often than boys. • Poor attendance makes it difficult for students to form positive relationships with their peers. • Students who are frequently absent from school are more likely to end up homeless. • Aboriginal students are absent twice as much as non-Aboriginal students. • Research shows that students who are often absent from school are likely to earn less than their peers

as adults. In the event that school interventions to improve student attendance fail or continue to be unsatisfactory, the school will be required to make an Application to the Home School Liaison Program local manager for consideration of further action. An attendance officer may be allocated to work with you and the school to develop an Attendance Improvement Plan.

Whole School Expectations Respect

Responsibility

Safety

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Term 1 Week 2 Award

Term 1 Week 3 Awards

CLASS PRINCIPALS AWARD PBL FOCUS – Responsibility MERIT AWARD

KA Jordyn Kiara-Lee Zayne

K/1J Imogen Mia Samuel

1/2B Jessie Nate

1/2P Lezaiyah Jack Georgia

3S Bray Reef Kelsey

4D Jordan Mika Owen

5S Ines Tempest Ayla

6G Codie Michala Brock

CLASS PRINCIPALS AWARD PBL FOCUS – Respect/Safety MERIT AWARD

KA Lachlan Harvey Allira

K/1J Mayah Kade Lilli

1/2B Linken Archie Mirabelle

1/2P Jacob Alexa Gage

3S Sonny Brayden Cooper

4D Deliarna Elodie August

5S Ella Zoe Jackson

6G Lacey Connah Nash

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3-6 SWIMMING CARNIVAL A fantastic day was had by all students who attended the Swimming Carnival last Wednesday. What a great way to spend such a hot day! The sportsmanship was amazing! Congratulations to all of our participants on a fantastic effort. Good luck to Tahn, Cailan, Jay, Jessie, Anastasia, Mykka, Zoe, Koby, Scarlett, Lacey and Michala who will represent BNPS at the Zone Swimming Carnival on Thursday and Friday.

K-2 WATER FUN DAY K-2 had a blast last Wednesday with sponges, slip ‘n’ slides, sprinklers, water guns and water play. It was reported that some of the teachers may have gotten a bit wet too!

Debating Last Tuesday, 8 students from Years 5 and 6 attended a Debating workshop at Valentine Public School. All students worked hard and enthusiastically to develop their public speaking and debating skills and were a credit to our school. We gained some excellent knowledge and strategies to use when debating and received an honourable mention from the adjudicator in one activity. Congratulations to all students. Mrs Cindy Gibson.

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BELMONT NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWS

WEEKLY ASSEMBLY

Our weekly assembly this Thursday 21st February, will be a presentation of sports awards at 2:30pm under the Cola.

PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL OFFICE

We are unable to give change for $20 or $50 notes as we do not have a float.

Please pay the correct money enclosed in an envelope or snap lock bag with your child’s name, class and description .A secure online payment can be made by going to our school website at

www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

then select .

Don’t Forget to follow us on the Skoolbag App and on Facebook: Belmont North Public School – NSW DEC .

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 5 IS:

Respect • Listen well and speak politely • Allow others to play and

learn • Dress with pride • Care for the school

environment

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 6 IS:

Responsibility

• Try your best at all times. • Be prepared and ready to

learn. • Respond to bells promptly. • Make positive choices.

Home Reading

Home reading for K-2 will start next week for students and volunteers. A big thank you to all our parents who have elected to help with our home reading program.

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Student Late Arrivals/Early Leavers

Any student arriving after 8:55am or wishing to leave before 2:55pm must sign in/out at the front office to have their attendance amended. All late arrivals must be explained with either a parent in attendance or a note from parents. Early leavers MUST be signed out by a parent or Carer. ----------------------------------------------

Scripture

Scripture classes will resume Thursday, 21st February. ---------------------------------------

Nut Products

A number of students at school have allergies and life-threatening anaphylaxis conditions. Several of these students are allergic to nuts. Accordingly, we ask students not to bring nuts or nut products to school.

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P & C NEWS

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS: T

The uniform shop will be open Wednesday’s from 2:30pm to 3:15pm.

A friendly reminder that the uniform shop accepts cash only.

CANTEEN OPEN EVERY DAY – We are very fortunate to have sufficient volunteers for our canteen this term which means it will be OPEN every day. If you would like to volunteer please contact the school office and we will pass your details onto our Canteen Supervisor.

P&C MEETING – The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 12th March, 2019 at 9:15am in the Library. Getting involved in your child's school can be a rewarding experience. There are many types of school activities and parents/caregivers are always welcome to participate.

CANTEEN ROSTER

Term 1 Week 4 MON 18th Tracy

TUES 19th Tracy/Sarah WED 20th Trudi/Jasmyn

THURS 21st Joan/Peter FRI 22nd Jen

Term 1 Week 5

MON 25th Tracy TUES 26th Tracy WED 27th Kelli

THURS 28th Jen FRI 1st Lyndell/Amanda

Term 1 Week 6 MON 4th Tracy TUES 5th Tracy/Sarah WED 6th Trudi/Jasmyn THURS 7th Peter/Joan FRI 8th Jen

Term 1Week 7 MON 11th Tracy TUES 12th Tracy/Jade WED 13th Kristy/Dale

THURS 14th Yasmine FRI 15th Kelli

P&C AGM

The P&C AGM will be held on Tuesday, 12th March at 9:15am in the Library. Financial members will vote to elect New Committee Members for 2019. A general P&C meeting will follow.

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