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Wednesday 31 October 2018 Term 4 - Week 3
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 stands proudly on the traditional land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation
School Donations: Building A Better Foundation The school has established two tax deductible funds to enable parents,
relatives and friends the opportunity to make donations. The Building Fund has provided financial support to complete our school hall
renovations, install reverse cycle air-conditioning units in every classroom and construct classroom computer centres. During the next three
years, the Building Fund will be used to improve playground facilities. The Library Fund has provided reading materials for guided reading, home
reading and the Reading Eggs technology program. This fund will continue to expand reading resources and technology for
literacy learning. You can visit our website to download and complete a donor card. Your
support is sincerely appreciated.
What's Coming Up! Term 4 - 2018
Week 3 Thursday 1 November
Book Fair Wish Lists
Playgroup - 9.30am
PSSA State Athletics - Homebush
Stage 2 Swimming Assessment -
3W & 4P - 1.35-3.15pm Friday 2 November
Kinder 2019 Observation Day
Week 4 Monday 5 November
Whole School Assembly - 1.50pm Tuesday 6 November
Book Fair - Pop Up Shop 8.15am - 4.00pm
Year 5 Interrelate
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE
VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE
“Make a Payment”
PAYMENTS NOW DUE
School Contribution - $80
Book Pack - $55
Stage 2 Swimming Assessment -
$3.50
Stage 1 Intensive Swimming -
$47 / $20 with pass
Kindergarten Currumbin Ex - $30
2C & 2T - The Farm - $3
Grandparents Day Celebrations
Last Wednesday we celebrated Grandparents Day with a special assembly, classroom visits and a delicious morning tea in our school hall. It was great to see so many grandparents and friends in attendance. This year we had over two hundred grandparents visit us, with some coming from as far away as Italy and England. The students loved having their grandparents at school and were proud to share their school work with them. Some students shared their work about grandparents at our special assembly. We were entertained by the Bunyip Band conducted by Cameron Smith and the whole school sang a special song, ‘Welcome to All People’ conducted by Mrs Sherab. Mr Vockler accompanied us on the guitar. Thank you to Mrs Kneipp for organising the assembly, the canteen for providing the scones, the staff who were involved in the performances, as well as setting up and for providing the rest of the delicious morning tea. It was a real team effort. Also, a special thank you to Kellie Marshall and her business ‘Tea Shop Byron Bay’ for donating their time, beautiful cups and tea for this event. Kellie generously donated her time last year and we thank her for ongoing support of our school. The ‘Tea Shop’ can be found online at www.teashop.net.au. It was a real team effort and our grandparents were most appreciative.
Classroom Visits and Principals Awards During the last week, I spent considerable time visiting classrooms observing the high standard of teaching and learning that is taking place. I presented Principals Awards (stickers) to two students, from each class, who have made a pleasing start to Term 4. I observed 5W who were doing an art lesson and gave awards to booth Zoe and Marlow. In 2T they were learning about mathematics and awards went to Jarvis and Zade. 2C were doing an art lesson and awards went to Boyd and Japhi. 4P were participating in a personal development lesson and awards were given to Isabelle and Sam. 2W were involved in talking and listening activities and awards were presented to Goldie and Trystan. Congratulations to these students, keep up the good work. Each class was a pleasure to be in.
Wednesday 31 October 2018 Term 4 - Week 3
Stage 3 Public Speaking Please note that last week’s newsletter had the incorrect date for the YR 5 & 6 Public Speaking Competition, it is on Friday 9 November at 12.20 pm.
Classes for 2019 Shortly we will begin forming anticipated classes for 2019. The staff put a lot of time and effort into forming classes. Although parents cannot request specific teachers, you can outline aspects of your child’s development that may need special consideration. If there are exceptional circumstances around your child’s learning needs and you wish to discuss your child’s class placement for 2019, please discuss this with your child’s teacher first and then if warranted, follow up with a written request sent to the school, using the email address at the top of the first page by 16 November. Please note, only written requests will be considered and if your request does not fit the above mentioned criteria, then it will not be considered.
The Bands’ Big Play Day On Friday, all of our band students were invited to attend ‘The Big Play Day’ at the Conservatorium of Music in Lismore, along with their dedicated instrument tutors and other students from a range of schools around the Byron Shire. The students had a fantastic day out. They were separated into mixed groups for Concert Band, Rock Band, String Ensemble and Guitar-kestra, where they rehearsed with their regular tutors from the Conservatorium. In the afternoon, all students presented an explosive concert for many of their parents and loved ones. Mrs Sherab and Ms Karp were extremely impressed by our students’ commitment to their musical craft. Our Band students represented our school with the upmost pride. As they ventured back to school in the afternoon, the children were buzzing with a reignited passion and love for music. We are all looking forward to their next performance at the Band Recital on 28 November, 2018.
Congratulations to all students who attended ‘The Big Play Day’ and a heart felt thank you to our Band Co-ordinator, Cameron Smith for getting our band students involved in such a wonderful experience.
Until next time, Mrs Linda Trigg Principal
Library News Year 6 have been offered a complimentary author visit by Karen Foxlee, author of outstanding novel “Lenny’s Book of Everything”. Karen will visit our school on Thursday 1 November at 2.00pm to talk to Year 6 about her books, writing novels and the magic of literature. Thanks Karen and ‘The Bookroom’ for the visit and offer to impart your knowledge to our enthusiastic Year 6 students.
Band News The band students have been busy, firstly The Wilderband played two songs at the Grandparents Assembly and were very well received by the audience. Then fifty students attended The Big Play Day at the Conservatorium in Lismore on Friday. The students were very well behaved and enjoyed playing with their peers from other schools. The highlight of the day was the Concert in the afternoon. Thanks to the parents who were able to attend. Everyone came back excited and enthusiastic about being a member of the band. Thanks to Ms Karp and Mrs Sherab for accompanying the students and to Cameron, the other tutors and the Conservatorium for a fantastic day.
Band Events Coming Up:
Band Meeting 3.30pm - 18 November in the Band Room, all welcome
Band Recital - 28 November
Band Busking and Pool Party - 30 November
Sport - Equestrian Congratulations to Nelly - 2W and her pony Twinkle, who travelled to Grafton to compete in the ‘Clarence Valley Equestrian All Schools Challenge’. Over 150 competitors from many different schools competed over the weekend in what were very hot, long days. The event started with a march past in alphabetical order, so Byron Bay Public School was first up. Nelly wasn’t worried, being the only representative from the school. Nelly came home with 13 ribbons. Winning most of her events and placing 3rd in Dressage. Nelly was placed 1st and took home the Champion 8 Year Old Rider for the weekend. There is no higher achievement.
School of Life The School of Life Project involves students using an automated video monitor located at school to answer
Weekly Achievement Awards Term 4 Week 1
Congratulations to the recipients of our September Citizenship Awards. They have much to be proud of. A BIG thank you to Michael Gudgeon and Ray White Real Estate for sponsoring the prizes.
Citizenship Awards
age appropriate questions each year until they graduate from High School. Each year about 40 minutes of video will be collected and stored securely. The footage is made available to students when they leave High School. For more information see attached flyer or go to http://theschooloflifeproject.org/.
Growth Mindset In Term 4, all of the students at BBPS will be discussing in their class, concepts that relate to having a Growth Mindset.
Our focus for the next 2 weeks is – ‘The Learning Pit’. The Learning Pit is a place that we all go when we are learning a new concept. It is the strategies that we use to ‘get out of the pit’ that allows us to achieve new learning. The lifelong skills of determination and persistence will be a focus.
Strategies that the students will be taught include self-talk, helping us to work out what to do when we are faced with a challenge and why going into the pit is essential.
It would be great if you could have a discussion with your child/ren about the ‘Learning Pit’.
What is the Learning Pit?
How do you get in?
What sort of things can you do to get out?
For more information about the ‘Learning Pit’ watch this clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwsmicqjyFg Growth Mindset Committee Michelle Spry AP St2
Shoeboxes Needed If anyone has a spare shoebox at home with a lid, could they please drop it to the KM room near the uniform shop this week? We are using them in craft.
Term 4 - Week 4 Canteen Roster
Mon 5 Nov Celeste Young, 1 needed
Tues 6 Nov Jenny Cruden, 1 needed
Wed 7 Nov Suzie Farrell, Ange Grice
Thur 8 Nov Jodie Cope , 1 needed
Fri 9 Nov Vyonne MacDonald, V.C.
If you are able to assist or can’t make it in, please contact Mandy in the canteen or email [email protected].
Wednesday 31 October 2018 Term 4 - Week 3
Rio KC Keira 3D
Taran KD Finn 3M
Arlo R KM Max 3/4S
Jet KP Benji 3W
Maya KS Harlo 4P
Gopal 1C Marlee 4PV
Daisy 1E Odin 4/5W
Delilah 1G Eva 5I
Luke 1S Banjo 5R
Lawson H 2C Surya 5W
Halo 2T Odessa 6H
Molly 2V Rocco 6S
Maya 2W Taj 6W
Weekly Achievement Awards Term 4 Week 2
These awards will be presented at Assembly in Term 4 Week 4.
Technology Quinn KC
Music Indie 1S
Stage 2 Choir Isabelle 4P
Wilderband Poppy 4P
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P&C Place Monthly Meeting The next meeting of the BBPS P&C will be held on Thursday 8th November at 6.00pm in the staffroom. New members are most welcome. Child minding is also available by putting in a request to the school office.
Golf Club Raffles The next monthly raffles will be combined with the P&C Golf Day on Sunday 25 November. More details to come.
FREE Soccer Programme with ACTIVE KIDS vouchers In Term 4, Soccer X is running an 8 week After School Soccer programme at BBPS every Wednesday from 3.15 -4.15pm beginning 31 Oct. The programme is available to students from K- Yr 6. Sessions will be fully inclusive & fun based, catering for all abilities. For more info and online registrations please visit WWW.SOCCER-X.COM. If you have any questions please call 0457 125462. To redeem your Active Kids vouchers please visit sport.nsw.gov.au/activekids”
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