Birchgrove Buzz Art Show Hours

Birchgrove Buzz Term 4 Week 2 16th October 2013 Newsletter of the Birchgrove Public School Ph: 02 9810 2469 A NSW Government School Fx: 02 9555 8653 Birchgrove Road, E: [email protected] Balmain NSW 2041 W: www.birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents/ Careers and

Friends

You are invited to Beyond

Frame Art Show featuring the “Birchgrove School Community”

Ceramic Mural Wall and amazing artwork from each student

We would love to have you come and help us celebrate the children’s’ wonderful

artwork

From: Birchgrove Student

Parliament, The Creative &

Practical Arts Committee and Miss Gray

Art Show Hours Friday 18th October

4:30 pm Mural Opening

and Dedication

th Friday 18 October 5.00pm-7:00pm

th Saturday 19 October 10am to 2pm

Cockatoo Island

Dear Parents/Carers,

If your child has made a ceramic masterpiece, you can look forward to being able to display this in your home after the Art Show this week.

To ensure it’s safe travel home please send in a small box (eg. Shoebox) on Monday. [This includes students in Year 1, 3, 4 and 5]

Thank you, The CAPA Committee

Thank you to our fabulous parents who hung our mural on Tuesday. Thank you to Paul Angus, Kate Myles, Jacki Fortune, Damon Dreke, Graham Jepson, Richard Hindchliffe and Alan Gregory for all their hard work hanging the mural, it was a mammoth undertaking and greatly appreciated. There are a few more bits and pieces be glued on before Friday’s Opening and Dedication, so the end is finally in site. It looks incredible!

Day at the Farm by K1C

On Thursday Kindergarten went on an excursion to the farm. We got on the bus and it took a long time to get there.

When we got there we met the farmers and we saw the baby animals. Then we learnt about different types of cows. We learnt how to milk a cow and her name was Custard. We also talked about all the dairy products made from milk and we found out that girl cows have horns.

After that, we had a tractor ride and it was very bumpy. Then we got to look at a duckling and a shy rabbit and we stroked them. They felt soft.

After lunch we watched the farmers cracking their whips and Finlay had a go. Then we watched the working dogs round up the sheep and they did a good job. We saw a farmer shearing a goat and we bought some wool back to school.

We got on the bus to come back to school. We were all feeling tired but happy. We loved our farm excursion.

Simon Tedeschi is one of Australia’s most renowned and sought-after pianists, earning prizes worldwide including first prize in the Keyboard division of London's Royal Overseas League Music Competition, Symphony Australia’s Young Performer of the Year Award, and the Legacy Award from the Creativity Foundation (USA). Acclaimed by respected critics as “True greatness” (Sydney Morning Herald), he has performed in major concert halls throughout Europe, America, and Asia, and for world leaders such as George W. Bush, Hu Jintao, Nelson Mandela, Vladimir Putin, the Dalai Lama, and their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark. He is also recipient of a Centenary of Federation Medal.

A regular soloist with the major symphony orchestras in Australia and internationally, Tedeschi has performed with conductors such as Richard Bonynge, Alan Gilbert, Michael Halász, Jun Märkl, and Sir William Southgate. His wide-ranging discography includes highly acclaimed recordings of concerti by Grieg, Tchaikovsky and Mozart, and as one of the few classical pianists able to cross over into jazz improvisation, the popular solo album, Gershwin and Me (Universal/ABC). A highly anticipated follow-up to this album is due for release in November 2013.

Based in the USA for several years, since returning to Sydney in 2010, Tedeschi has performed for the Sydney and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras, Sydney Opera House, Queensland Music Festival, Musica Viva, with renowned soprano Yvonne Kenny, and numerous festivals and concert series in major venues around the country.

He is a Roving Ambassador for the Australian Children's Music Foundation, and Patron of organisations such as Fine Music 102.5 FM, Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods.

Simon is delighted to play a special short performance for infants students at Birchgrove Public School, introducing some musical concepts in a fun and entertaining way. For more information, visit www.simontedeschi.com

Classes for 2014 It is the time of year where we are starting to look at classes for 2014. If you are not returning please in 2014 (and not in Y6) please let the school know now by completing and returning the note below.

Students NOT RETURNING to Birchgrove in 2014

Please inform the office by completing this form if your child will NOT be returning to Birchgrove in 2014. (Please do not reply if your child is in Year 6 this year 2013).

My child: ______of class ______will not be returning to Birchgrove Public School in 2014.

Signed: ______Date: ______

My child will be attending: ______in 2014

Thank you for taking the time to fill in this form. We are starting to work out classes for next year and this information helps make decisions on how the classes will be set up and what enrolments we can accept. We are still operating at capacity and need to be able to advise parents if there are spots available in 2014.

Birchgrove Buzz Term 4 Week 2 15th October 2013 Newsletter of the Birchgrove Public School Ph: 02 9810 2469 A NSW Government School Fx: 02 9555 8653 Birchgrove Road, E: [email protected] Balmain NSW 2041 W: www.birchgrove-p.schools.nsw.edu.au 2013 Dates to Remember Parent Music Sport Student Parliament 8/10 Pupils Return to School 10/10 Kindergarten Farm Excursion 10/10-11/10 Music Camp 15/10 Music Committee Meeting 7pm in staffroom 15/10 Kids on Congo- Preschool 9:30-11:30 16/10 Kids on Congo- Preschool 9:30-11:30 16/10 P&C Meeting 7pm in staffroom 16 & 17/10 Kids on Conga- Preschool 16/10-17/10 State Athletics Carnival 18/10-19-10 ART SHOW

22/10 Sydney East Public Speaking Semi Finals @ Birchgrove 22/10 Kindergarten Orientation 2014 – Parent Evening 6:30pm 25/10 BIG NIGHT OUT 27/9 Back to Balmain Concert Band will be playing by the rotunda at 12.25 29/10 Kindergarten Orientation 2014 – Parents & Children 9:30am 5/11 Kindergarten Orientation 2014 – Parents & Children 9:30am 6/11 Music Recruitment Night, 6pm-7.30pm in the School Hall 12/11 Kindergarten Orientation 2014 –Children & their Buddies 9:30am 14/11 Preschool Orientation 20/11 P&C Meeting 7pm in staffroom AGM 18-21& Swim School Years 3-6 22/11 P&C Disco 26/11 Music Committee Meeting 7pm in staffroom AGM 25-28 Swim School Years 3-6 2/12 Cybersafety - Year 4,5,6 Staff Meeting Parents Meeting 18/12 Year 6 Farewell Assembly and Clapout 18/12 Last Day of Term 4

Hi all,

Birchgrove Before & After School Care are talking about the importance of friendship and inclusion. Craft activities have centred around gifts we make for our friends. Outside the children have organised games that everyone can play.

Thursday we will be making a 'wall of hands', so if you remember bring in a cut out of your hand! This Term we will continue to work on behaviour in order to make the centre a fun & safe environment for everyone. Remember, if your child is not attending or if they are coming as a casual please call Head Office on 1300 665 257or you can call us direct on 0405 413 528.

Thanks, Birchgrove Team.

Huge thanks for go to the following businesses who have generously donated prizes and auction items to this year’s Big Night Out. Please show them our appreciation by using these businesses when you next need something they can provide.

Affordable Fitness LuMu Interiors Alegrias Spanish Tapas Lululemon Ally Bell Floral Northstar Martial Arts Amusu Yoga Studio Osteopathic Solutions Art Gallery of NSW Powerhouse Museum Australian Chamber Orchestra Q2Dance Australian Museum Red Balloon Australian Reptile Park Robertson Kirkwood Hairdressers Balmain Vet Rozelle Total Health Bell Shakespeare Company Sydney Aquatic Centre Bella Tulle Sydney Harbour Federation Trust Clear Complexions The Darling Street Fish Shop Clever Canines Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre Daniela Professional Beauty Therapy Taronga Zoo Emile's Fruit & Vegetables The London Hotel Emma Sutherland Naturopath The Riverview Hotel Good Reading Magazine The Source Intimo Lingerie The William Wallace Hotel Jane Johansson Photography Whispering Brook Wines Julijana Joseph Fans Wild Orange Kaffeine Cafe

We would still welcome more donations so if you are able to source anything from a favourite business or supplier for us to use at the Big Night Out please let me know on [email protected]

BIRCHGROVE MUSIC CAMP Last week, 69 children travelled to the Baden-Powell Scout Centre in Pennant Hills for our 4th annual Music Camp – and what an extraordinary two days of music it was. Members of Intermediate and Senior Strings, the Training Band and the Concert Band spent many hours in tutorials and rehearsals working on new pieces of music but also participated in lots of fun outdoor adventure activities, involving water balloons, trapezes and hiding in the dark. The camp ended with a terrific concert for families, with all four ensembles performing new pieces learnt at camp. It is genuinely amazing how high the standard of our musicians is – the audience was blown away! A lot of work goes into Band Camp. It would not have been possible without the generous support of our principal and the hours put in by Mr Dodds and Ms Sarina who accompanied us on the camp. But special thanks must go to the tireless Energizer Bunny that is Mr Cormack, who is so valuable that he should have his own World Heritage listing. Thank you also to all the families who moved equipment to and from the camp and special thanks to Nick Rowley, Rose Russell, Simone Love, Graham Jepson, Louise Thompson, Sam Brampton and Kate Myles for their help. Your child can start to learn a musical instrument from Year 1 onwards. The Music Recruitment night on November 6 is the time to come along and find out more about our exceptional Birchgrove music programme. Jacki Fortune

CAMP REPORT

Last week I was fortunate enough to be part of Birchgrove School's annual Music Camp (String ensembles and Training and Concert Bands) who went on a two day trip to Baden Powell Scout Centre in Pennant Hills. We did at least four hours of practice every day, but our work was well rewarded in that we were able to jump off high platforms to catch a trapeze, build our own cannons and fire water balloons at each other. Also, we were given the best camp food you could eat (including delicious desserts).

All of the parents, tutors, teachers and conductors were great at making it both a learning and enjoyable experience. They were in control at all time and made sure safety was always put before every activity.

Already I am looking forward to next year's Music Camp.

Ali Brand, 5/6C

MUSICAL DATES FOR THE DIARY

☺ Sunday, 27th October – Concert Band perform at Back to Balmain ☺ Wednesday, 6th September – Music Recruitment Night

Simply flash your BPS 2013 keyring to take up these specials on offer through participating businesses…. Balmain Village Sports

Micro Scooters on 2 x 1 hour personal training sessions for $45. SALE NOW!! Normally priced at $70!! (Sessions to be held between 9am – noon Monday – Thursday.) Ph: 98185909 Contact: Dave Woods on 0417650094 Charlottes Café

Charlottes is the place to recover after a BIG NIGHT OUT! Come in and Carb up on a Bacon and Egg Roll for only $7. Sure to make you feel better after a few Spanish Reds!! 127 Rowntree Street Birchgrove

Donation to BPS of $1000 for any Spring into shape at Canvas housing loan above $250,000 Book a course of 3 luxurious Aromatic Body Contouring Treatments and receive sourced through Westminster. FREE St Tropez perfect legs! To help you look and feel great this spring. Contact: James Grima on www.canvastherapies.com.au 0407 407 104 9818 7273

Sydney CBD Health Oasis Located at 88 Pitt Street (just north of the corner of Martin Place & Pitt Street) Specialist back and pain management. Receive 20% off initial visit. Private health insurance rebate applies. Contact: Tran Ong on 0413 126 826 or email [email protected]

Birchgrove Public School Community Keyring Deals!!

Simply flash your BPS 2013 keyring to take up these specials on offer through participating businesses….

Located in the Balmain Village Arcade (across the road from Woolworths) Free non slip soles on new leather sole shoes Valued at $45 dollars

* Excludes shoes already on sale. Offer valid to 16th August 2013. Contact: Andrew on 9810 0148

New Fidelity in-home Apple computer/iPad set-ups

...we come to you to get all your new gear working the way it should New Fidelity – 9818 2333 – 211 Darling Street Balmain. (opp London Hotel)

10% off all of our beautiful lit Christmas trees until 24/11/13 offer only valid for Birchgrove Keyring holders! Get in quickly before they sell out. Stem – 295 Darling Street Balmain – 9810 5222

All offers are subject to availability and are at the discretion of the merchant. No rainchecks.