Bathurst Public School

279-281 George Street Phone: 02 6331 3923

Bathurst NSW 2795 Fax: 02 6332 2305

Email: bathurst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.bathurst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Thursday, 14th September 2017 Term 3 Week 9

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Jacob Lamb who has been selected in the Western Region Cricket Team to play at

the NSW PSSA Cricket Carnival next term in Orange. We are all very proud of you Jacob.

On Thursday 7th September, our Dance Troupes performed at the Bathurst Eisteddfod. Our Stage 3

were awarded with a Highly Commended, our Stage 2 awarded with a Highly Commended, our Stage

1 awarded with a 2nd Place and our Boys Hip Hop awarded with a Highly Commended and also

awarded 'Most Entertaining Group' by the adjudicator for the section. Congratulations on your

wonderful performances. Thank you to Mrs McClements and Miss Glasson for all the work preparing

the children and to the many parents for their support of the Dance Programs.

Congratulations to our band students who performed at the Bathurst Eisteddfod on Monday. You all

played extremely well and represented our school with pride. Well done everyone.

Congratulations to our Support Unit children who performed today at the Bathurst Eisteddfod. You all

performed extremely well and received a merit medal. The adjudicator loved your costumes, your

routine, the way you jived on stage and thought Fonzie was ‘real cool’. Well done everyone.

On Tuesday, our Choral children travelled to Sydney with Mrs Cafe and Mrs Datt to perform at the

Choral Festival at the Opera House. The children sang as part of a 700 strong choir made up of

students from across NSW, accompanied by an orchestra, show band or pianist. The children were

magnificent. Well done to all involved and a special thank you to Mrs Cafe and Mrs Datt for their

work with the children.

Another highlight of the Choral Festival was watching one of our past Bathurst Public choir students

perform in the State Choir. You were amazing Finella McBurney and we are very proud.

FOOD Allergies - We do have several children at our school who have peanut allergies and

have severe reactions if exposed to this food. Parents are asked to be mindful of this when packing

recess and lunch and are encouraged not to send products, which contain nuts in them to school.

A general reminder:-

All items of clothing and personal belongings should be clearly marked with your child’s name.

All children require a broad brimmed hat each day as our school has a “No Hat, No Play” policy.

When parents and friends come to the school during the day, they should present to the front office

on arrival. This is a Legal and Workplace Safety requirement and is followed for the

safety and security of all children and teachers.

We continue to encourage parents to make appointments to come and talk about your child’s

progress, problems that may arise, ideas etc. It is reminded that the education of your child is a team

effort with teachers and parents being the main stakeholders. With this in mind, it is an important

reminder that the parent/teacher relationship always needs to be cohesive and

supportive and one of mutual respect. I am sure we will continue to work with one another in a

positive manner.

All money coming to the school should be placed in a sealed envelope with your child’s name,

correct amount of money, class and what the money is for clearly written on the front. All money

and notes should be sent directly to the front office at the school for processing.

Our School Newsletter is uploaded every Thursday so all parents receive information at the same time.

Please refer to our website to download the weekly newsletter.

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Kate White

Principal

Stage 2 Blue Mountains Excursion

The Stage 2 Blue Mountains Excursion scheduled to take place today, Thursday 14th September was

postponed due to the inclement weather forecast.

The new date for the Stage 2 Excursion is Thursday 21st September, 2017.

Eisteddfod Timetable

Group Section Day and Date of Performance

Result

Bathurst Public School K-6 Primary Orchestral Strings

Section 183 K-6 Primary Orchestral Strings

Tuesday 29th August 1st place

Bathurst Public School Primary Choir

Section 036 Years 3-6 only Primary School

Choir

Wednesday 30th August 2nd place

Bathurst Public School Infants Choir

Section 034 Years 1 & 2 only Primary

School Infants Choir

Thursday 31st August Highly commended

Bathurst Public School Primary Percussion Ensemble

(Drumming Stage 2 & 3)

Section 180 K-6 Primary Percussion

Ensemble

Friday 1st September 1st place

Bathurst Public School Primary Instrumental Ensemble –

Recorders

Section 174 K-6 Primary Instrumental

Ensemble Recorders

Friday 1st September 2nd Place

Bathurst Public School Infants Year 2 and Under Dance Group

Section 577 Infants Year 2 and Under

Public or Private School Dance Group

Year 1 & Year 2

Thursday 7th September 2nd Place

Bathurst Public School Primary Year 6 and Under Public or Private School Dance Group

Section 578 Primary Year 6 and Under

Public or Private School Dance Group

(Stage 2)

Thursday 7th September Highly

Commended

Bathurst Public School Primary Year 6 and Under Public or Private School Dance Group

Section 578 Primary Year 6 and Under

Public or Private School Dance Group

(Stage 3)

Thursday 7th September Highly

Commended

Bathurst Public School 12 Years and under Hip Hop

Section 578 12 Years and Under Hip Hop

Group

Thursday 7th September Highly

Commended and Most Entertaining

Award

Bathurst Public School Special Classes Performance

Section 179 K-6 Special Classes

Performance

Thursday 14th September 1st

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PRACTICE/TRAINING

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1st Lunch

HIP HOP

McMullen Hall 1st Half STRINGS – Sophie L and Jazz

STAGE 1 DANCE McMullen Hall

STAGE 2 DANCE McMullen Hall

STAGE 3 DANCE McMullen Hall

2nd

Lunch

2nd Half STRINGS – Oscar

and Pepper DRUMMING STAGE 2

and 3 KP Room

RECORDER PRACTICE – Optional with Mrs Crook in K-2C Room

Bathurst Public School Swimming Program 2017

Bathurst Public School Annual Swimming program will be held

from 20th November till 1st December 2017. The Term 4 Intensive

Swimming Program is open to all children K-6 and everyone is

encouraged to attend this 10 day Swimming Program.

The cost of the program is $105.00 per student, which includes bus

transport, pool entry, 45 minutes small group lessons with a

qualified instructor and a certificate at the end of the program.

Notes and full payment must be handed to the front office Friday,

27 October 2017 to be included in this year’s program. Parents are

encouraged to pay the program in one lump sum payment or in

instalments. Please contact the office at school for any further information.

P & C News

P&C MEETING NEXT WEEK

The September P&C meeting will be held on:

Wednesday 20th September 2017

When: 7pm Where: School staff room.

The P&C is open to everyone and is a valuable link between the school and parents/carers. It also

raises vital funds for much-needed resources to support student learning.

More members are always welcome (and needed!) so please come along if you can make it and help us

continue to build a strong and supportive BPS community for the benefit of our kids.

Term 4

Week 1

9/10 – 15/10

Monday 9th October - Children K-6 return

Thursday 12th October – NRL Years 1 and 2

Week 2

16/10 – 22/10

Tuesday 17th October – Kinder 2018 Orientation Meeting 6pm

Thursday 19th October - NRL Year 1 and 2

Friday 20th October – Infants Athletics Carnival

Week 3

23/10 – 29/10

Friday 27th October – Last day to pay swimming

Year 6 Mini Fete

Week 4

30/10 – 5/11

Smart Start – Monday 30th October –Wednesday 15th November

Wednesday 1st November – Primary Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Thursday 2nd /3rd November – Year 4 Camp

Friday 3rd November – Infants Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Week 5

6/11 – 12/11

Smart Start – Monday 30th October –Wednesday 15th November

Monday 6th November – School Spec Rehearsal

Friday 10th November – Grandparents Day

Week 6

13/11 – 19/11

Smart Start – Monday 30th October –Wednesday 15th November

Wednesday 15th November – Primary Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Thursday 16th November – School Spec Rehearsal

Friday 17th November – Leichardt PS School Band visit and Concert 9am-10am

Friday 17th November – Infants Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Week 7

20/11 – 26/11

Monday 20th till Friday 1st December – School Swimming Program

Week 8 Monday 20th till Friday 1st December – School Swimming Program

Tuesday 28th November – Band Iexplore enrichment year 7 2018 BHC 6pm

Wednesday 29th November – Primary Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Term 3

Week 10

18/9-22/9

Monday 18th September NAIDOC March

Tuesday 19th September – NRL clinics

Wednesday 20th September - Primary Assembly

Wednesday 20th September - Iexplore5

Wednesday 20th September – Green Award Morning Tea with Mrs White

Wednesday 20th September - Footy Colours day - Raising Money for Cancer.

Thursday 21st September - Stage 2 Blue Mountains Excursion

Thursday 21st September – NRL Clinics

Friday 22nd September - Infants Assembly

Friday 22nd September – Bike Safety Day Stage 1

Friday 22nd September - Last day of Term

27/11 – 26/11 Friday 1st December – Infants Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Week 9

4/12 – 10/12

Monday 4th December – Presentation Day BMEC

Wednesday 6th December – Year 6 to Year 7 Orientation day

Wednesday 6th December - Year 6 Farewell

Week 10

11/12 – 17/12

Wednesday 13th December – Primary Assemble McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Friday 15th December – Infants Assembly McMullen Hall 2.10pm

Last Day for Students

Week 11

18/12 – 19/12

Monday 18th December – School Development Day

Tuesday 19th December – School Development Day

Tuesday 19th December - School office closes at 3pm

Get Loud for Fruit and Vege

Friday the 8th September, What a colourful day! Thank you to all students that brought in a gold coin.

We raised $354 to go towards new sports equipment for the school.