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Bilambil PUBLIC SCHOOL

Inspiring 21st Century Learners NewsletterTerm 3 Week 8 3 September 2013

Bilambil Road, BILAMBIL NSW 2486 • 07 5590 7210 • bilambil-p.school@det,nsw.edu.au • bilambil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

OPEN DAY The celebration of Public Education and Book Week was a huge success. It was an absolute pleasure to welcome so many parents to share in their child’s classroom, have morning tea with us and then watch a huge range of students present an action packed assembly. A big thank you to Mrs Hassall for organising the event, but also to the staff for their preparation, the students for their energy and efforts and the community for supporting the concept so well.

FRIENDLY REMINDER - Dont’ forget to return any Tupperware orders to the school tomorrow, Wednesday 4 September 2013.

CLOVELLY PUBLIC SCHOOL BANDYear 6 students from Clovelly Public School's Senior Band visited Bilambil on Monday August 26 to perform for our whole school. It was a great opportunity for our students, and specifically those who play instruments,to see what the next step is in their musical tuition. All students thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

MILO T2 CRICKETOn Tuesday 27 August 2013, 20 Stage Three students travelled to Rabjones Oval at Murwillumbah to participate in the Milo T2 BLAST Cricket Cup, organised by Cricket NSW.On the day, students were given explicit coaching on the skills required to participate in this fast moving hybrid version of regu-lar schoolyard cricket. The boys and girls played in a round robin competition against schools from Murwillumbah, Cudgen and Duranbah.All children were beautifully behaved and displayed great sport-manship towards their peers. They had a BLAST of a day.


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TERM 3 WEEK 8

Wednesday 4th September 2014 Kinder Orientation

Thursday 5th September Area Public Speaking Finals

Friday 6th September

TERM 3 WEEK 9

Monday 9th September School Assembly 9am

Tuesday 10th September School Banking

Wednesday 11th September

Thursday 12th September 5/6C Assembly 1.30pm

Friday 13th September

TERM 3 WEEK 10

Monday 16th September School Assembly 9amTuesday 17th September School Banking

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Week 7 Week 8

KJ Zac S Luka C

KP Ceian S

1B Stephanie H Asha B

1/2H Max A Siyah B

2L Storm S

3M Kate B

3/4B Seth B Zahli M

4S Jayden A Andrew B

5/6B Alli B Shiana L

5/6C Jamie S

5/6S Tim G Brian K

Principal Olivia P Georgia-Kate H

Library Jason B

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - BRONZE

Term 3Weeks7 & 8

KJ Chloe H, Benjamin H, Sikari K, Adriana R

3M Nichalas G, Makenzie M

3/4B Cody T5/6B Takisha B5/6S Dylan J

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS - SILVER

1/2H Ella C, Amy C, Kegan D, Livinia J, Drew M, Adam M, Zak P, Taji V

2L Jascha R, Jack R, Jaylen W3/4B Lucy M5/6B Charlie B, Daniel C, Billy K, Charlotte O,

Shelby T, Nicole T5/6S Erin B, Shenaye J, Jesse R

PSSA GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALLOn Tuesday 17 September, 2013 at 10.00am Bilambil Public School will play Pottsville Public School in round 4 of the State Schools Primary Girls Knockout competition.The game will be held across the road from the school at Bilambil Jets Football Oval.Students from our school will be in attendance to cheer the girls on to a hopefully succesful result.Parents/Carers are most welcome to attend.

MOBILE PHONESThe school wishes to remind everyone that personal electronic equipment is prohibited from school. Exemptions may be granted for students requiring devices for their own safety or for special one off purposes. If you believe your child needs to bring something electronic to school, please provide a written request for this to happen and understand the school cannot be held responsible for any liability on that product.

5/6C Assembly Thursday 12th September, 2013 at 1.30pm.All welcome.

HEAD LICE ALERTWith the warmer months here there has been reports of head lice in some classes.Please be vigilant and check your child’s hair regularly.

Term 3 Week 8 3 September 2013



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BUSY TIMES FOR 5/6C5/6C has had a very busy year of activities. Many students have enjoyed various sporting and musical opportunities and represented the school well. Students have visited the art gallery and cinema in Murwillumbah and visited a careers day at South Tweed. They have participated successfully in the showcase of work morning and the choral speaking eisteddfod and opened the classroom for education/book week activities. All of this as well as completing English, Maths and other subjects. Talk about multi-tasking!

FAR NORTH COAST REGIONAL DANCE CAMPCongratulations to Cate H who recently attended the Far North Coast Regional Dance Camp in Port Macquarie for 3 days. It was a great opportunity for her to extend her skills in dance with instruction from Sydney Dance Company tutors and other vari-ous professional instructors. Cate also enjoyed performing and making new friends amongst the group of talented dancers she worked with. Great effort , Cate!

ELIZAS’ GREEN THUMBSIt’s all in the name, Eliza H and Eliza B. Here’s their first crop of peas!



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5/6B SCIENCE DAY AT THE PRESCHOOLOn Thursday 15th of August, 2013 our class went to the preschool and showed the kids some science experiments. We did the exploding lunch bag, lava cups, sparkly explosion, peppery skin, bucket and ball, swirly colours, soap boats, under pressure, chicken cups and the finale was mentos in a bottle of diet coke. I think it was a good day and I hope to do it again sometime. Billy

THE LITTLE PEOPLE’S COMMENTSAllyarna: “One was like a volcano – the coke bottle and mints. I liked the popping one. It went pop!”

Bella: “They were cool. The ball stayed in the bucket. I liked it when the bags exploded.”

Lacey: “I liked it when they had a race with the bags popping.”

Sam: “I liked the one with water and pepper. I’ve never seen anything like it before.”

Stella: “I think they were good. My favourite was the cup with the glitter that exploded.”

Casey: “I liked the water how it didn’t come out. That was amazing.”

Chloe: “They were fun. I liked the first one (with pepper and water). It all went back.”

Jack: “It was great. They put colours in.”

Freya: “I liked the one that popped.”

Jarah: I love the one exploding up with glitter, vinegar and cooking powder.”

Mia: “I liked the coke bit.”

Natasha: “They let me have a turn at the experiments.”

Reuban: “I liked stirring stuff around.”

Ruby: “I liked the two exploding ones.”

Samara “They were good. I liked them and one made a sound like a chick.”

Siana: “I like the cup with glitter in it and it exploded.”

Tanja: “I liked the exploding ones.”

5/6B hopes that the Pre-School children enjoyed doing their experiments as much we enjoyed showing them how to do them.




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2013 DEBATINGThis year, 17 Stage 3 students were involved in debating. We entered the Premier’s Debating Challenge and debated during 2nd term. For the most part, students had not experienced debating and worked hard to learn all the intricacies of debating. The Premier’s Debating Challenge is not an easy competition, as not only do students need to understand the skills, they must also work as a team, within a one hour timeframe on a previously unknown topic.I am very proud of their efforts. Although we did not advance to the finals round, I am certain that the students have gained valuable skills that will hold them in good stead for future debating and hopefully our students from Year 4 and 5 who had the opportunity to be an audience for some of the debates, will feel confident to join in next year. Sharon Butler

BEEP! BEEP! ROAD RUNNERS For the last 10 weeks students have been in-volved in an optional lunch time activity each Wednesday called “The Running Club”. It began as part of our “Live Life Well” program where we wanted to encourage students to be active each lunch break. Each week we started off with some long and short runs for students to be involved with. Up to 40 students participated each week including students from all grades. Students would then be involved with activities run by students in Years 5 and 6. Thanks very much to all students who worked hard to organise activities and make it fun for those involved. The students who ran events include: Sam P, Jack T, Marshal G, Erin B, Holly W, Shiana L, Indra C, Ezekieal P, Olivia P, Alyssa T and Alycia F.

PUBLIC SPEAKINGRecently all students have delivered a speech for class Public Speaking which is part of the Talking and Listening component of English.Following class and stage finals we have three finalists who go onto represent our school at the Tweed District Public Speaking Finals being held at Banora Point on Thursday 5th September, 2013. The representatives will be Maddison M from Stage 1, Amy R from Stage 2 and Mia D from Stage 3. Good Luck girls. Julie Stuart



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P & C ELECTION DAY BAKE STALLThe P&C is asking for donations of cakes and baked goods to be sent in for sale at the Bilambil Public School Food Stall on Election Day, this Saturday 7 September, 2013.Please have all cakes and goodies to the canteen by Friday 6th September. A list of ingredients with each item is appreciated. Make sure you stop at the Food Stall when you vote. There will be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks, cake and coffee stall with undercover tables and chairs.Thank you for all you do for us, it is much appreciated.

Volunteers Needed!Children love seeing their Mums, Dads, Nans, Pops, Aunties and Uncles helping out in the canteen and we would love to have your help. The School canteen is a major fundraising activity for the P&C and operates completely by volunteers. Please contact Brook Boyd if you can spare any time to assist the school community by volunteering a few but small valuable hours on

BILAMBIL P&C FAMILY PHOTO FUNDRAISERThis year we are having our photos taken by the awesome Julie Willis Photography. Many of you are already familiar with Julie’s work. Ask yourself, is it time to update your family photos? Or maybe you have been meaning to have it done professionally, but just haven’t gotten around to it. More details will be sent home shortly.

SUSHI FRIDAYDue to the success of the last Sushi Day the canteen will now have Sushi Friday on the last Friday of each month.The next date for Sushi is 20 September, 2013 which is the last day of Term 3.

FETE NEWS - Kids Craft Stall!The Preschool has volunteered to run a children’s craft stall at the Fair. If you have any craft items that you can donate including paper, pencils, wool, clay, crayons, plaster, paint, beads, cotton, string, cardboard etc please send in to your child’s class. Remem-ber, each donation earns a point for your child’s class. If anyone is interested in helping with the fete in anyway, please contact Anita Johnson on 0422 369 276 or email [email protected]

BON VOYAGE MAGPIE!The threat is over from our amazingly aggressive magpie friend who has been safely relocated well away from the school. Thank you all for your patience while we dealt with that and if anyone can elighten me as to why he rarely swooped a child yet never missed an adult on their own, we would be glad to hear it!

ORIENTATION KINDER 2014The Kindergarten Orientation Day will be held tomorrow from 9:15 - 10:45am. If you know of anyone either coming to our school next year or thinking about it, please let them know about this event. The current number of interested students for 2014 is fantastic. Thank you!

PARENTS BBQ BREKKIE POSTPONEDThe BBQ breakfast for parents to informally catch up with their child’s teacher has been postponed from this Friday, September 6 to next term on Friday, November 1, 2013. This has been done due to the many events this term and also the federal election BBQ cake/coffee stall on this Saturday. Thanks for your understanding with this!

STAFF PREPARING FRUIT A great start to Fruit and Vegie month, and a great way to keep the staff quiet.




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”PLAYBALL” - SOFTBALL A GAME FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY• Tweed District Softball Association Inc. is inviting new and old members to come and register for the upcoming 2013/2014 season commencing 12th October.• All games are played at Piggabeen Sports Complex, Tweed Heads West • Juniors – Saturday 10am or 12noon / Seniors – Tuesday 6.30pm or 8pm.• We cater for boys and girls from ages 6 and up with Teeball(U10), Primary (Yrs 4,5&6) High School (Yrs 7-10) Seniors - Mixed.• We welcome players from both NSW and QLD.For further information contact Association President - Linda 07 5523-2571 / 0409 27 99 34 or via e-mail: [email protected]

TRAC Swimming CarnivalThe Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre (TRAC) in conjunction with Kingscliff Swimming Club is organising a fun swimming racing event at TRAC-South Tweed Indoor Pool on Saturday 14th September, 2013.

BLUE LIGHT DISCOBlue Light Disco at Tweed Heads PCYC Friday 5th September and the 1st Friday of each month from 6.30 – 8.30 pm, ages 8-12 years, only $5, ph 07 5599 1714.

COOLANGATTA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBNippers Sign on for season 2013/14 Sunday 8th & 15th Sept. at South Tweed Indoor Pool 10.00am-12.00pmNew members welcome – ages 5-13For more information contact Coolangatta SLSC on 5536 8474 or visit www.coolangattaslsc.com.auThe beach is your classroom!


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Bilambil PUBLIC Newsletter€¦ · completing English, Maths and other subjects. Talk about multi-tasking! FAR NORTH COAST REGIONAL DANCE CAMP Congratulations to Cate H who recently