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NEWSLETTER Phone: 9484 8844 30 April 2019 Fax: 9484 8200
P & C Meeting – Wednesday 15 May 2019 7:30 p.m. – Library Website: www.beecroftpublicschool.com.au Email: [email protected]
Principal’s Report Welcome Back Term 2 has started with a flurry of educational and extra-curricular opportunities. Metaphorically and literally, we have started the term running. Welcome back Ms Alex Montgomery. Ms Montgomery has returned to Beecroft PS as Deputy Principal and will oversee the operation of Years 3-6. As you are aware, Ms McDonnell will take up a relieving principal position at Asquith PS in Week 3 for the remainder of the term. Riley is Off to Nationals Congratulations to Riley M from 5J for qualifying for nationals in three events and breaking a state record set in 1990 with a time of 39.80 for the 50m Breastroke event. Riley also placed second in the 50m Butterfly and second in the 200m IM races.
The senior boy’s relay team put in a great effort and came in 4th place in the finals with a time of 2:05.89 which was their best time. Congratulations to our Beecroft superfish on these outstanding achievements.
ANZAC Day Congratulations to our school leaders who conducted our ANZAC Day ceremony last term and to all our students for the respectful way they marked this important occasion. I would like to acknowledge Skye T, Angus H and Riley B for their collective debut playing the Last Post and Reveille. Thank you also Ms McDonnell, Mrs Johnson and our school leaders Rhys, Claire, Oliver, Sophia, Skye, Emily and Austin for representing Beecroft PS at the Beecroft Community March and Ceremony on ANZAC Day.
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Easter Hat Parade On the last Friday of term the whole school stopped for the Easter Hat Parade. As always this was a wonderful community event. Thank you to Mrs Walsh, Mrs Reid and the Kindergarten team along with our Stage 3 teachers and students for their support to our younger students with helping them make their Easter hats. The P&C Social committee again provided a treat for every student, and ran the hospitality and book stall. Thank you to parent volunteers: Kelly P, Ruby K, Natalie T, Caroline C, Lee T, Lina L, Lotus H, Koreen D and Michelle M for your assistance. Thank you to team Beecroft for making this another great event.
Opportunity Class (OC) Applications for 2020 Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These classes help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.
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Applications for opportunity class placement are considered mainly on the combined results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test and school assessments. The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on Wednesday 31 July 2019. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2019, you need to apply soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Detailed instructions on how to apply online are now available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 The application website opens on Tuesday 30 April 2019 and closes on Friday 17 May 2019. No late applications will be accepted. There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance. You must submit only ONE application for each student. An Expression of Interest form will be sent home on Wednesday to all Year 4 students. Please note this form informs our school of your intention to apply online and is not an application form. Tanya Rose Principal
Deputy Principal’s Report Year 3 and Year 5: NAPLAN Online 2019 NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Between Tuesday 14 May and Friday 24 May our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site. If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher. For more info:
• How to support your child during NAPLAN • Information for parents and carers • Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online • Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update
Karan McDonnell Deputy Principal
Sports Report State Swimming Carnival A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Riley M who has progressed to the National Swimming Carnival in July which will be held in Melbourne this year (I hope the pool is heated!). Riley will be selling raffle tickets in the COLA from Thursday recess to assist in getting him to the carnival, with each ticket costing $5. Good luck Riley!
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3-6 Cross Country Carnival Tomorrow will see the annual Cross Country Carnival take place (back up day Tuesday 7 May) at George Kendall Riverside Oval, Ermington. All students will be participating in the event, running the relevant distance for their age. 8, 9 and 10 years will run 2km, and 11, 12 and 13 years will run 3km. The children will travel by bus to the oval. Students in Years 3-6 must be at school and in their classroom by 9:10a.m. to have their class roll marked. The carnival should conclude at approximately at 1:00p.m. with all students returning to school by 2:00p.m. for scheduled afternoon lessons. Thank you to all the parents who will be helping us at the carnival; we very much appreciate your time. Could you please report to the recording table at 10:00a.m. where you will be given your position on the course. If your child is an asthmatic, please ensure that they carry their puffer with them as they run the course. The weather can be quite unpredictable at the carnival; please assist your child/ren in packing warm layers of clothing, a rain jacket (no umbrellas) and something to sit on as the House areas are shaded and tend to be a little damp under foot. There will not be a canteen operating at the carnival, nor lunch orders on the day. Please pack enough food and water for the day; the children tend to be a little hungrier than usual after their race! A rough guide as to when each race is held is as follows: All students walk the course for familiarisation between 10:00a.m. and 10:30a.m. 12/13yrs – 10:45a.m. 11yrs – 11:15a.m. 10yrs – 11:45p.m. 8/9yrs – 12:15p.m.
Please be aware that this is an estimation of times, we may run under or over time due to unforeseen issues arising. Parents are very welcome to join us for the day, perhaps sharing a picnic lunch with your child/ren! Joanne Justic Sport Co-ordinator
Year 6 Peer Support
In the final week of Term 1, Year 6 students took part in a Peer Support Leader Training Day. Peer support training was fun and exciting as we learnt to become better leaders, not only for peer support but in our day-to-day life. Our favourite part was making a shelter out of natural resources, newspaper and masking tape. At first we thought it was going to be very challenging but when we worked together and helped each other it become a lot more achievable. We would also like to thank Mrs Luscombe, the Year 6 teachers and the parent volunteers, Natalia Turner, Maree Perfremont and Lisa Chen who organised lunches and helped to make this day possible. Ayla 6W and Hannah 6W
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Special Religious Education News
Change in Transport Routes
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We have received the following information that may be applicable to some of our students. Dear Parents/Caregivers From 28 April the following bus routes will be renumbered. There will be no change to the timetable, number of trips or route operated.
• M40 Bondi Junction to Chatswood will be renumbered to route 340. • M41 Hurstville to Macquarie Park will be renumbered route 410. • M54 Parramatta to Macquarie Park will be renumbered route 550.
This information will be listed on transportnsw.info from Sunday 14 April to help you plan ahead. Tony Moujalli Customer Operations Manager Willoughby Depot I State Transit P: 02 9941 9200 I 0400 782 555 Stan St Willoughby [email protected] www.transport.nsw.gov.au/state-transit
Sydney Academy of Chess
CHESS!! Learn to be a chess champion! Coaching for students at Beecroft Public School is held on Intermediate: Wednesdays from 1:15p.m. to 2:00p.m., starting on 1 May 2019.
Learning and playing chess helps children develop their logical thinking and problem solving skills, improves their concentration and focus, while also being a great source of enjoyment. Activities include group lessons on a demonstration chess board or interactive whiteboard, puzzle solving and fun practice games.
Students earn merit awards by making checkmates, or by displaying skills and positive qualities, which all good chess players strive to develop.
If your child is interested in taking part, you can collect an enrolment form from the school office, or email [email protected] for a copy. For all enquiries, please contact Sydney Academy of Chess on (02) 9745 1170.
Eco Corner Report The Knights are Back! A colourful group of knights was gardening in the last day of term 1. Lots of harvesting, planting and watering. Greening group back on again this Friday 1:15 – 2:00p.m. during lunch. Open to all in years 3 to 6. Beautiful veggies will be available on Friday at pick up time for parents to buy.
Level 1 30A George St, Burwood 2134 Office: (02) 9745 1170
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Ben the Green Garden Guru In knowledge we grow
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Message from the President Welcome back. Another term and another opportunity to help grow our school community by getting involved in some or all of the events planned for this term. The next two coming events are the Mother’s Day Great Wrap and the election BBQ. Let me know if you are keen to get involved in either of these. We also have the school athletics carnival a little bit later in early July. Easter Hat Parade and Book Fair Thank you to all the parents who helped, and also attended, the Easter Hat parade at the end of last term. The hot cross buns, tea and coffee and of course the chocolate eggs, took the event to the next level. Thank you Caroline and the social committee, as well as our resident Easter Bunny teacher, Mrs Walsh, for making this such a great event. URGENT: BBQ Volunteers Wanted for Federal Election BBQ - Saturday 18 May In a couple of Saturdays, Beecroft Public School is putting on its second P&C school election BBQ for this year. We will be running a BBQ to help feed those voting at our school from 7:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. We will have three shifts. All abilities needed; from bun cutting, to egg, bacon and sausage cooking, coffee and tea pouring, chatting and socialising and welcoming the greater Beecroft community into our school. Please let me know if you can help with this important community service. If you missed out on the fun last time, don’t miss out again. This will be our last election BBQ for the year. REMINDER: Blue Volunteer Forms
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Don’t forget to fill in and return the blue P&C volunteer form. As you can see above, there are lots of activities that you can be involved in. The more you are involved, the more you and your children will be integrated into, and help grow, our school community. Spare forms are available from the front office or just email me. Upcoming Events: P&C General Meeting: Wednesday 15 May at 7:30p.m. in the Library Federal Election BBQ.: Saturday18 May from 7:00a.m. – 1:00p.m. Ben McSweeney [email protected]
P & C President
Canteen News - Phone 9980 7255
CAN YOU? Put together a green salad And make a sandwich or two, Scoop some popcorn into a bag - Can you? Put some eggs on to boil Chop some carrots, cucumbers too Pack some lunch bags, OK lots – Can you? Sell some juice cups, frozen yoghurts Chips and breadsticks, apples too Two hours fly past in a blink Once a month, Can you? Come and put your name down to help out at the canteen – it is only once a month, for two hours at a time. It is a commitment, but also a help to ultimately benefit your children. Winter is coming! Welcome back to a new term. With the cooler weather finally approaching, the canteen is now offering Potato Pies for lunch. Please keep an eye out for any further menu changes as the year progresses. Cross Country Carnival The Cross Country Carnival is on TOMORROW. If your child is in Years 3-6 – they will need to take their own morning tea and lunch with them for the day. Roster for the upcoming week Wednesday 01 May: Fang S, YiLing Z, PM HELPER ANYONE? Thursday 02 May: Kirsty S, Barbara B Friday 03 May: Nadya H, Jacqueline M Monday 06 May: NO ONE ON ROSTER Tuesday 07 May: Alison F, PM HELPER NEEDED
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If you are rostered on and cannot commit, please arrange for someone to cover your day. Please try and let either myself or the Managers know to help organise the weekly roster. If you are still having difficulties, please phone the Canteen Managers, Jenny or Julie on 9980 7255. Thanks. Belinda Varndell [email protected] Canteen Convenor
Arts & Crafts Program
Classes begin TODAY (Tuesday) and continue through until the last day of term (EXCEPT POTTERY which begins in week 2). Remind your child to line up outside the canteen when the bell goes at 3:25p.m. and please pick them up promptly from the classroom at 5:00p.m.
Please TEXT Helena on 0422 119 868 if your child is unwell or not able to attend their class, so she can mark them off the roll.
Have a great term. Maret and Helena [email protected]
Lost Property
Lost Property Roster This week 6R is rostered on to sort out lost property. Lisa Yen P&C Vice President
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Uniform Shop Welcome back to a new term. The Beecroft winter uniform is now available. Please note that back orders of long sleeved shirts and fleecy jackets will be delivered as soon as stock arrives. Girls’ dresses in sizes 4, 6 & 8 have been delayed and will not arrive for a couple of weeks. We apologise and ask parents to place a mail order so that we can deliver to your child’s class as soon as stock arrives.
Hours: Wednesday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Thursday 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. Helping in the shop this week: Wednesday 1 May – Zahra M Thursday 2 May – Shannon L Sherri Cooper Uniform Shop Convenor [email protected]
School Banking
Regular Hours: Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Alice Clayton 0408 628940 [email protected]
BOOSH
Hello Booshies!!! Well it was a very short Vacation Care period but I know those who attended had lots of fun! This term we will have two overarching themes, the first is “This is Me!”. Over the next five weeks, we will be discovering more about our Booshies, their likes and dislikes, hobbies, pets and families.
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BOOSH Page 2 Unallocated Payment WE have a payment on 24/4/19 which we have been unable to allocate to an account. The payee is ZHU J CC and the description is “CCfee”. If this is your payment, please contact Boosh. Extra-Curricular Activities If your child is attending an extra-curricular activity that will cause them to be absent from part of their session at Boosh, you must advise Boosh and fill in the Extra Curricular Form that can be downloaded from http://www.boosh.com.au/forms-2/ You must advise Boosh and complete this form each year. Any changes from Term 1 must be notified to us immediately. Special Afternoon Tea This week’s special afternoon tea is Savoury Scrolls on Wednesday afternoon. This Week’s Photos Some happy snaps from Vacation Care! Have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: May Parent Committee Meeting – Tuesday 7 May at 6:30p.m. in Boosh Mel and The Boosh Team 9980 8224 [email protected]
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Band News
Subcommittee meeting The band and strings committee will be meeting this Thursday, 2 May, from 7:30p.m. in the school staff room. Please come along and help to support this wonderful program. New members are always welcome. Come along on Thursday, or send inquiries to [email protected]. Upcoming Festivals The Training, Intermediate and Stage Bands will be performing at Ryde East Music Festival on Sunday 26 May. Please add this event to your diary. Your band coordinator will advise performance times and venue details shortly. Notices Students are requested not to enter the library for rehearsal until the conductor arrives. If you arrive early, please wait on the silver seats outside the toilets, near the music store room. If you have any questions, please contact your band coordinator. For general inquiries, please contact the secretary. Megan Hobbs [email protected] Secretary
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String Ensemble News
Temporary Changes of Rehearsal Dates/Venues Cancellation of Rehearsals - Training String Ensemble There is NO rehearsal scheduled for Term 2 Week 1 (2 May 2019) Change of Venue – All String Ensembles Term 2 Week 2 Training strings: 3S (located along the balcony from 5H) Intermediate Strings 5J as usual Advanced strings: 6R Term 2 Week 3 Training strings: 3S Intermediate Strings: 6R Advanced strings: 6R All rehearsals will be back to normal from Week 4. Weekly Rehearsal Parent Roster A volunteer parent is needed to support the smooth running of each rehearsal. Please remember to sign up to the weekly parent roster, if you have not already: Advanced Strings: http://signup.com/go/BtZixuD Intermediate Strings: http://signup.com/go/wkThHSQ Training Strings: http://signup.com/go/PwxgKfw String Ensemble Application for 2019 Beecroft Public School Strings Program welcomes new players of all levels, from Year 1 to Year 6, who play violin, viola, cello and double bass. The String Ensembles perform at festivals and events throughout the year. There are three String Ensembles which suit the needs for different levels of players: Training Strings: for beginners with limited techniques and skills. Rehearsal is on every Thursday 8:15-9:15a.m. Open for application at the beginning of each year. Intermediate Strings: for students with minimum 1.5 years’ private tuition with basic music reading skills. Rehearsal is on every Monday 8:15-9:15a.m. Audition required prior to joining. Advanced Strings: for more accomplished players with a minimum of 3rd grade standard (or equivalent) on their instrument. Rehearsal is on every Thursday 7:45-9:15a.m. Audition required prior to joining. For more details, please refer to the BPS Band and Strings Program Handbook 2019. To make an enquiry or book an audition, please contact Strings Coordinator on [email protected]. Term 2 Events
Ensemble Event Location Date Time
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Advanced Strings McDonalds City of Sydney Eisteddfod The Concourse, Chatswood 17 June TBA
Intermediate Strings Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival Pittwater High School 22 June TBA TBA
Advanced Strings Croydon FOIM Croydon PS 24 June TBA Advanced Strings Opera House FOIM Sydney Opera House 29 July TBA
Fei Gao Strings Co-ordinator [email protected]
1B Play in the Park
We would like to invite all the parents/carers and children of 1B to join us on the Village Green next Monday 6 May straight after school. A plate of food (nut free) to share for afternoon tea would be appreciated. Siblings are more than welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Lydia 1B Class Parent
Community News Beecroft Public School, as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be of interest. Beecroft Public School does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility for the management or organization of these events.
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