Beelbangera Public School Newsletter

765765 Rankins Springs Road, Road, Beelbangera Beelbangera NSW NSW 2680 2680 T 6963T 6963 5368 5368 F 6963F 6963 5506 5506 E beelbangerE beelbanger‐[email protected]‐[email protected]

th Term 1 – Week 7 Positive Playground Targets – “Can you solve the problem? If not, see the teacher on duty” Monday 6 March 2017

Mr Beard has now taken up his new temporary position with the LMBR deployment team and I have settled into the big chair with lots of new exciting things going to take place over the next few terms.

We will be auditioning and setting up our school musical in the next couple of weeks to be held towards the end of Term 3. Miss Matthews is training in the L3 Literacy Program, Mrs McIntyre will be travelling to to attend the Down Syndrome training conference and I will be heading to after being selected as part of the High Impact Leadership Program; so lots of new learning for the staff to pass on to each other and the students.

We would like to welcome Miss Brooke Rossetto who will be working with Mrs McRae for the next 3 weeks for her teaching practicum. She comes to us from Armidale University.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to come in and have a chat. Kristie Symonds Afternoon Dismissal Just a friendly reminder about the afternoon dismissal procedure.  Students are escorted to their lines under the shelter ready for the 3:10pm dismissal.  Parents are requested to wait near the shelter for the children to be officially let go.  Children are not permitted to play on the school equipment after school even under parental supervision. Children are to wait with their parents until they leave the school.  Head start bus children are taken to the bus when it arrives.  Panda bus children are then put on the bus.  Walkers and riders are also let go during this time.  Rankins Springs bus children are then supervised until the bus arrives at approx. 3:45pm.

Please note: If you need to pick your child up before the teacher on bus duty has dismissed them please see Mrs Colbert in the office. Please don’t collect them out of the lines or on the way to the shelter. The back car park is also an area where extra care needs to be taken. Keep an eye out, hold a hand and be aware of your surroundings. Parking in a manner that allows a flow of traffic will help with the congestion in the afternoons. Young Leaders The Beelbangera School Captains represented the school at the Young Leaders Conference in Sydney last week.

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Term 1 – Week 7 Proud Member of the Griffith Community of Schools Monday, 6th March 2017

Ordering from the Beelbangera Store Just a reminder that Coke or other fizzy drinks are not appropriate for school; juice boxes, flavoured milk or pop tops are a much better option. Toys at School Lots of children are bringing toys with them to school to use during lunch and recess. This is fine within reason; only bringing 1 or 2 cars to play with is easier to manage. Children bring things from home at their own risk. Most classes have a special place within the class where the toys are kept safe but once out in the playground the children are responsible for their own things. Putting their names on them may help. Zone Swimming Carnival Congratulations to the nineteen students who attended the Zone Swimming Carnival last Wednesday on your excellent behaviour, attitude and efforts. We have nine students travelling to Albury to swim at the PSSA Swimming Carnival next Monday. They are the Junior boys' relay team (who won their event!) of Hamish, Hayden, who will also swim breaststroke, Benjamin and Nate. The Senior girls' relay team of Megan, Timeeka, Caitlyn, who will also swim backstroke and Amelia who will also swim freestyle and butterfly. Lewis will also be attending and will swim in the breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly, and was also the runner‐up in the 11 years boys’ championship. Good luck everyone!

Goodbye and Thanks from Mrs Rolfe I wanted to take the opportunity to say a heartfelt goodbye and thank you to you all for making me a part of the Beelbangera Public School family for the last 12 years. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching the students and working with staff and parents. I have always and will continue to tell others that Beelbangera is a little patch of heaven and I leave with a little sadness but many happy memories. My parting advice has to be...... keep on grooving and let a little Kylie Minogue into your day. Cheers – Mrs Rolfe

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th Term 1 – Week 7 Proud Member of the Griffith Community of Schools Monday, 6 March 2017

Birthdays Reuben His happy & friendly attitude towards his classmates & teachers. Celebrating her birthday this week are: Sienna Persistence in all areas of learning – Keep it up Sienna! Elizza (12/3). 2M

We hope you have a great birthday! Michael Great enthusiasm during Sport! Matilda Taking pride in the presentation of your work. Atefa Being a polite & happy class member & Calendar always using your manners. Please note dates from week to week as there are Wyatt Working well in Maths! occasionally some changes. Lilly Working hard in Reading Groups! Maxx Working well during Science. Term 1 2017 3M Week 7 th Jane Always trying her best in class. Wednesday 8 March Soccer Trials Sam Showing great sportsmanship. Thursday 9th March Wade HS Visit – 6M Assunta Taking time with her artwork. Week 8 Sophie Being a positive member of 3M. Monday 13th March Riverina Swimming Carnival Wil Being a good class citizen. Kathryn Taking time with her artwork. Tuesday 14th March P & C Meeting Thursday 16th March Assembly 2:30pm 4S Week 9 Javier Showing a mature attitude to all lessons. 21st March Rugby League Trials - leeton Abby Great progress in Maths & being a caring rd helpful person. 23 March Wade HS Visit – Year 6 th Tahlia “The Have a Go Award” – have a go at 24 March Netball Knock Out Carnival & everything. Trials Hamish Having an excellent general knowledge & being a lateral thinker. Assembly Roster Term One 2017 Dilraj Always doing your best & great work in Maths.

Week Class Classes 5/6W Running the Timeeka Always showing the highest levels of respect. Assembly Presenting Items Teachers & peers alike. Logan Focussing on his work in class. 8 1C Jacob Trying new things. 4S Thursday 16th March 2M Jackson Asking clarifying questions. 11 KM Bailey Trying really hard during class time. th 3M Stevie Using interesting words to make her story Thursday 6 April 1M more exciting. Newsletter 6M If you wish to have your newsletter emailed to you please Matisse An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! contact Mrs Colbert with your email details. Dilpreet An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! Ben An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! Assembly Awards Elizza An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! Jessica An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! KM Samuel An excellent effort at writing a persuasive text! Ruby Great teamwork in L3 activities. Vincenzo Concentrating on his writing today. Book Club Kai Great catching & throwing skills. Brayden Great attempts at writing his name. Through the Library the School runs a book club and the Pio Working together in group work. supplier is Scholastic. This occurs twice a Mason Trying to add extra detail to his work. term. The children can purchase books and 1C other items at a fairly competitive price. If Scarlet Sounding out tricky words when writing & you wish to purchase anything, please spelling! indicate the item on the order form and Holly Using reading techniques & for having place the order form and the correct money fantastic comprehension! in an envelope with your child’s name and class on the front Luke Being sensible & having fun when acting in and return it to the school office. class! Hayden Showing great effort in Maths! Olivia Showing enthusiasm when dancing to a brain If paying by cheque please make it payable to break song! Beelbangera Public School. If you wish to pay by Credit Grace Displaying great effort when completing Card we have opted to use LOOP. See the back of the homework! Book Club brochures for payment options. The LOOP app 1M for mobile devices is available from the Apple App Store or go Cruze Trying hard to make positive behaviour to scholastic.com.au/LOOP. There is no pressure to buy. It is choices – Keep it up! a service for students. The school receives a percentage of Dustin Trying hard to make positive behaviour sales that can be retrieved by purchasing books for the library. choices. The second issue of book club needs to be returned by Jemma Bing a motivated & independent student with a Friday, 10th March 2017. Book Club brochures have been love of learning. sent home today. Chloe Being a well-mannered & helpful 1M class member.

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Term 1 – Week 7 Proud Member of the Griffith Community of Schools Monday, 6th March 2017

NSW University Competitions Winter School Jackets Information regarding the NSW University competitions is Orders will now be taken for school jackets. Please place your attached to the newsletter. Below is a table setting out when order with size and money to Mrs Colbert no later than Friday each of the competitions will take place at school. Entry forms 31st March. Cost is $45.00. Order form attached. need to be returned to Mrs Colbert before 24th March. If there are any concerns please see Mrs Symonds. Lunch Box News Thank you to Melissa and Kady for your help in the canteen on Competition Date Friday. Thank you to class 2M for your home made goodies. Digital Technologies Tuesday 23rd May This week can class 3M please make us some homemade Science Tuesday 30th May goodies. Thank you! Writing Mon 12-Fri 16 June Spelling Wednesday 14th June Canteen Roster English Tuesday 1st August th Maths Tuesday 15th August Week 7 – 10 March Julie Biele, Renee Villata th Easter Egg Raffle Week 8 – 17 March Maria Draper, Lisa Marando A big thank you to everyone who has kindly donated chocolate Week 9 – 24th March Kady Maccagnan, Tash and returned raffle booklets already. More donations would be Hyder greatly appreciated and please keep the raffle booklets st coming! Extra raffle booklets are available at the office for Week 10 – 31 March Gemma Villata, Wendy Borg family and friends. Thank you from the Year 2 Fundraising th Week 11 – 7 April Sharee Carruthers, Julie Biele Committee.

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