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Tournament of Minds (TOM) TOM offers teams of students the opportunity to solve authentic, open-ended challenges that foster creative, divergent thinking whilst developing collaborative enterprise, excellence and teamwork. The Regional Competition day was held at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School on Sunday 25 August. I was fortunate enough to watch each of our three teams perform their long term challenges. The students in each of the teams should be very proud of their efforts and
amazing performances. We certainly have very clever and creative students at BBPS, who spent many hours
collaborating on their solutions. Mrs Whitney is the dedicated staff member who provides the inspiration, space and time for the teams to rehearse and is to be congratulated on her commitment to TOM and creative thinking.
A special congratulations to The Arts Team who placed first in their section and are off to Sydney on September 15, where they will be provided with three hours and a box of items to complete a solution to a given problem. We wish the Arts Team all the very best for their next
competition and thank you to the parents for supporting their child in participating in TOM.
The three Tournament of Minds Teams performed the Solutions to their challenges last Sunday. All teams performed to a high standard and were great representatives of Byron Bay Public School. The Language/Literature team consisted of: Milarnie K, Mia Mc, Chloe C, Hayden A, Siena E, Camden W and Banjo K. The STEM team were: Noah K, Toby S, Ace F, Hudson F, Jeremy W, Ben R and Jesse S. The Arts Team WON their section and now proceed to the State final in Sydney at the UNSW on Sunday 15 September. Congratulations Camila H, Edie S-G, Molly M, Cinta H, Esme L, Inishere S-G and Avalon R.
SASS Recognition Week This week is School Administrative and Support (SAS) Staff Recognition Week within the NSW Department of Education. Our SAS staff are the first people you usually see when you come into our office and are a wealth of knowledge about our school, the Department and our community. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge and thank our amazing SAS staff who work tirelessly here to support our students, their families and our teachers. Our SAS staff can be found in our administration area, the school library, our school grounds, classrooms and anywhere there is technology. Our SAS staff consists of: Gaye McKenna School Administration Manager (SAM) Donna Wooldridge School Administration Officer (SAO) Jackie Lee School Administration Officer (SAO) Suzanne Love School Administration Officer (SAO) Sherry Cooper Library Administration Officer Judie Corr Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) Mauz Breslin Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) Nicky Sheridan Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) Evan Banfield Student Learning Support Officer (SLSO) Jeff Flemming Grounds Assistant (GA) Ethan Snow IT Technician
Wednesday 28 August 2019 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 3 - Week 6
Principal: Linda Trigg
Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon
Newsletter
Byron Bay Public School
17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481
Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Member of the Lighthouse Valley of Schools
Byron Bay Public School acknowledges and pays respect to the Arakwal people of the Bunjalung Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which the school proudly stands.
Principal: Linda Trigg
Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon
Byron Bay Public School Newsletter 17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481
Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE
“Make a Payment”
PAYMENTS NOW DUE School Contribution - $80
Book Pack - $55
Year 6 Canberra Instalment
S1 Dolphin Dreaming - $11
North Coast Athletics - $8 levy + $25 Singlet
What's Coming Up! Term 3 Week 7 Monday 2 September
School Assembly 1.50 pm
Sydney Choral Festival Tuesday 3 September
Sydney Choral Festival
ICAS - Digital Technologies
Sydney 6’s visiting S3 10.30 - 11.00 am Wednesday 4 September
Sydney Choral Festival Thursday 5 September
Kindergarten Fire Truck Visit 9.30 - 11.00 am
ICAS - Science Friday 6 September
Japanese HS visit S1 & S3 1.50 pm
Book Week Celebrations Thank you to all the students who brought in books to swap and gold coins to buy books for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. $501.10 was raised.
“Last Tuesday, all of Byron Bay Public School had the chance or opportunity to swap a book that they no longer enjoyed for one that they were interested in. It also included donating a gold coin that went towards buying books for remote communities for Aboriginal children. They need it because of the lack of books that are written in their Aboriginal language, but also in English. I believe that this was a great idea and that other Primary Schools should definitely try it too. I am glad the Aboriginal children that are in remote places are getting quality books that are written in their own language.” By Sam R 6W
“The Book Tasting was a great opportunity to discover new genres of books. It was an excellent day as we listened to four different kinds of books we would not usually read. Another great part of the day was where we were able to dress up as a book character of our choice. I wish that I could do more book tasting, as I love all of the other types of books. Unfortunately for me, I am off to high school next year so I can’t do anymore book tasting.” By Josh H 6W
Carnivale of Arts There is only 65 sleeps until our Carnivale of Arts which is happening in our school grounds on Friday 1 November. Classes are working creatively on a collaborative piece of artwork to put into the silent auction. It is very exciting to see the number of parents who are helping in classrooms to create these works. Our Carnivale of Arts certainly is a way of engaging our whole community.
Sydney Opera House Choir The Senior Choir, led by Mrs Sherab will be performing at the Opera House on Monday September 2. They will be travelling to Sydney to participate in the prestigious Festival of Choral Music. We wish them all the very best for their Opera House performance.
PSSA Sport Our student athletes have been very busy this term. Over the past few weeks our Boys Basketball team have progressed to Round 6 of their knockout competition; the Girls Basketball team were unfortunately defeated by Goonellabah Public School our Boys Soccer team have advanced to Round 7; and 17 students have qualified for the North Coast PSSA Athletics Carnival. Well done to all our sporting teams and athletes and to our teachers who coach and volunteer to take time out of their own lives to provide these opportunities.
Health Matters There have been some diagnosed cases of Chicken Pox within the school. For more information - please refer to this link: https://www.halth.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Factsheets/chickenpox.pdf Have a great week everyone. Natalie Lennon Deputy Principal
Jett KC Freya KD
Raman KM Joel KP
Lakiylaeh KS Aidan 1B
Edmund 1C Levi 1H
Mia 1S Amelia 1/2G
Cooper 2C Akina 2S
Lily M 2T Willow 3D
Lawson 3M Gabrielle 3W
Charlie 3/4S Jonathan 4P
Emile 4PV Inishere 4V
Ben 5I Felix 5R
Duke 5S Taj 6C
Leonardo 6H Banjo 6W
Technology 4P Vincent
Music 3D Audrey
Choir 5R Matilda
Instrumental Program
3/4S Jeanie
Weekly Achievement Awards Term 3 Week 5
These awards will be presented at Assembly in Week 6 Term 3
Wednesday 28 August 2019 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 3 - Week 6
Weekly Achievement Awards - Term 3 Week 4
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Wednesday 28 August 2019 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 3 - Week 6
NAIDOC Assembly In week four students from Byron Bay Public School attended the Byron Bay High School’s NAIDOC celebrations. The assembly highlighted the importance of this year’s theme Voice, Treaty, Truth. Ngurungaeta Brown (Aunty Delta’s Son) addressed the assembly and we managed to get a picture with him. There were dancers and musical performances to celebrate the day. Students then got to taste kangaroo sausages, and then went back for seconds. We then participated in a traditional fire making workshop. The day was a huge success. Thank you to Byron Bay High School and Michelle Wright for organising this valuable excursion.
2019 - Term 3 - Week 7 Canteen Roster Mon 2 Sep Jane Stanton-Gillan, Roberta Zaiantchick
Tues 3 Sep Amy McCormack, Monka Konstantynowicz
Wed 4 Sep Suzie Farrell, Ange Grice
Thu 5 Sep Ben Kirkpatrick, Samantha Paton
Fri 6 Sep Julia Green, Tracey Gamble
The canteen is open Monday to Friday from 8.55am to 12.00pm (Lunch orders must be placed by 9.15am). We highly recommend placing your child’s lunch order the night before to avoid any issues. Sign up at www.flexischools.com.au - our preferred way to order your lunch! If you are able to assist or can’t make it in, please contact Mandy in the canteen or email [email protected].
Community Notices
The Macadamia Castle and Animal Park Sunday September 1
Celebrate Dad with a two course meal, animal park entry and kids keeper tour
Adults $38 Kids $17 includes park entry Bookings - (02) 6687 8432 or
INFO@MACADAMIA CASTLE.COM.AU
Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Nippers registration for 2019-2020
Registration closes September 15 2019 Join now to have fun, learn about safety on the beach, develop
competence and confidence in the surf, improve skills, build friendships and become part of the club community.
Go to www.byronbaysurfclub.org/membership/
Byron Bay Public School’s celebration of
Grandparents Day Thursday 24 October 2019
@ 9.30 am Grandparents are warmly invited to attend a special assembly and to visit your grandchild’s classroom
with morning tea to follow
Special Education in Ethics - Kindergarten Program Are you interested in becoming a Parent Volunteer?
Ethics classes are given by Volunteer Ethics Teachers - mostly parents from the school community. These volunteers will attend a two day training workshop in curriculum and skills. If you would
like to do Ethics you may consider applying to be a volunteer. Please visit the website: https:/primaryethics.com.au or contact
the coordinator of Byron Public Ethics, Christine Willmot at [email protected] for more information.
Carnivale of Arts Student Competition Byron Bay Public School’s Carnivale of Arts will be held on Friday 1st November. This will include a student art competition with 3 categories; drawing/painting, photography and 3D art (including sculpture, textiles, recycled materials etc.). All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are encouraged to enter and art will be judged in stages and categories.
Entry forms will be going out in Week 9.
Cost of entry is $5 per artwork (maximum of one artwork per category, per child). All entries must be A3 or smaller.
All materials (paper, canvases etc.) are provided by the student and created at home.
Entries close 25th October. Great prizes to be won! Start thinking about your artwork now.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Our focus again for this week is our COLA area and in particular, assembly expectations and bus lines expectations. It has been pleasing to see an improvement at both assembly and bus lines
and I thank the students who are trying harder to follow our expectations. I look forward to seeing even more improvement in
the coming weeks.
Ph: 0405 148 536
Byron Bay English Language School Would you like to help others learn our wonderful language?
Would extra income be nice?
BBELS is always looking for lovely local families to
host our international students
Contact for more information
[email protected] or 6680 8253
50 Jonson Street, Byron Bay
Phone: 6685 6825 www.byronhotbread.com
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