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Wednesday, 12 March 2014

We value being: Respectful, Responsible and Safe

REMINDER Berinba is an allergy aware school

Berinba Public School 81 Church Street, Yass ph: 6226 2110 berinba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.berinba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

BERINBA OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am to 3.30pm Uniform Shop open Fridays: 8.45am to 9.45am

UPCOMING SCHOOL ACTIVITIES 15/16 March Yass Show - whole class art work exhibited 18 March Purple Day Mufti Day (Relay for Life): Gold coin donation

28 March Berinba Cross-Country 4 April District Cross-Country

EARN AND LEARN 2013 Thank you parents for your support in collecting the Woolworths points. The school has gained a considerable windfall in new Science equipment. This will be used to support our implementation of the Australian Science Curriculum.

ABSENCES If your child is unable to attend school (or is late or leaving early) please send a note with your child when they return. Include your child’s name, class, date absent and the reason for the absence. All absences are recorded on the computer and the Department of Education requires a reason for the absence. Absence letters are automatically generated and sent home with the children when no explanation is given. Ray Claydon/Principal

RELAY FOR LIFE: PURPLE DAY Berinba has again entered a team in this year's Relay for Life (Berinba Beauties). This event will take place at Yass Showground over the weekend 22/23 March and all money raised will go towards cancer research. We will be holding a fundraising 'Purple Day' on Tuesday 14 March, to raise money for this cause. Students are invited to wear purple and to donate a gold coin. If you would like to join the team, or make a donation you can do so online at the following website, http://relay.cancercouncil.com.au/2014/yass_2014/Berinba-Beauties (Mrs D Armour) 2014 PREMIER’S READING CHALLENGE The Premier’s Reading Challenge has started for 2014 if your child would like to participate see Mr Bradley for a reading log or download it from our school website. For more detailed information see: https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html

REGIONAL SWIMMING CARNIVAL Thank you parents for your support in transporting our district team to Dapto. All our students competed well. (Mr C Bradley)

SRC MUFTI-DAY held 28 February The SRC raised $308. $154 is being donated to Lung Foundation Aust. and the remainder is being spent on school resources. Thanks to all. (Ms L Pumpa)

“Fluffy” the rabbit visited 3/4Fuchsia

Earn and Learn school resources

Kindergarten - KGreen

2014 BERINBA P&C COMMITTEE The following positions where filled at last night’s P&C AGM: President - Tracey Oostermeyer Vice President - Megan Ironside Treasurer - Kylie Baker Secretary - Jo Buckmaster Canteen Convenor - Andrew Cahill School Banking - Leanne Muscat Fundraising - Tracey Oostermeyer

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Dalton Public School Autumn Fair:

Saturday 29 March 10am–2pm Ring Kath 4845 6396 if wanting to hold a stall

BERINBA CANTEEN ROSTER MARCH 2014

Monday 17 Mar Tuesday 18 March Wednesday 19 Mar Thursday 20 Mar Friday 21 March

Leah Lloyd Kirsty Sargent Leah Aplin/Tracey O

Monday 24 Mar Tuesday 25 March Wednesday 26 Mar Thursday 27 Mar Friday 28 March

Fiona Petty Trudy Polsen

Family Day Care and In Venue Care Family Day Care is growing in Yass. We have more places in: Before School Care (including Preschool) After School Care (including Preschool) Long Day Care (0-5year olds) Book now for Holiday Care. We are CCB and CCR approved. Contact Julia on 02 6236 8305 or Michelle on 0419 248 455 www.ccel.com.au

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

CANBERRA WEEKEND CARTOONING WORKSHOP 29-30 March @ Duntroon Campbell

Scout Group. More information: 9011 7729;

9343 0833 or bookings@cartoonkingdom.com.au

P&C FAMILY PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER SUNDAY, 23 March 2014: Contact Tracey Oostermeyer on 0408374360 or oosterba@iinet.net.au for more information.

FAMILY DISCO at Yass Golf Club

NB: THE DISCO IS NOT ON THIS WEEKEND DUE TO THE YASS SHOW