PRINCIPAL TALK

K‐6 Assembly

Our first whole school assembly for the term is on tomorrow at 2.05pm. Parents are welcome to join us for the formali es and the sing‐along at the end.

Bero Bunkdown

Bero Bunkdown will be held on school grounds on Friday 27th October. Students accompanied by their parents will be able to pitch their tents and enjoy a fun night. Please remember to return the slip to the school by Monday 23rd October, if you are a ending so we can confirm numbers.

Kinder Ballet

On Monday 23rd October our Kinder students will showcase their wonderful dancing talents. Parents and caregivers are invited to come along at 2.30pm for this performance in the hall.

Food Drive – Stuff the Bus!

The food drive goes for 3 weeks and started last Monday 16th Oct and finishes on Fri 3rd Nov. Each class is allocated a par cular food item. Like last year, we will make it compe ve, and offer the class who brings in the most number of items a canteen voucher for each class member.

KG—500g Chunky Soup KW—420g Baked Beans

1C—420g Spaghe 1P—410g Tinned Fruit

2A—500g Penne Pasta 2L—500g Pasta Sauce

3/4C—1L Full Cream Long Life Milk

3/4E—2 Minute Noodles 5pk or larger

3/4L—375g Peanut bu er

5/6D—Crackers any flavour

5/6E—500g Jam

5/6W—575g Weetbix

K/6G, K, L—275g Cornflakes

Mrs Leanne Davison

Kinder Orienta on

Our Kinder Orienta on will occur over five consecu ve Tuesdays ‐ 24th Oct to 21st Nov. Parents are asked to have their children at school by 9.15am. The sessions for the students will be in the morning between 9.15am and 10.45am. Sessions for parents will be in the morning between 9.30am and 10.45am. We are asking parents to a end informa on sessions on the first four dates. Coffee and tea will be provided for parents.

Notes sent home

Bero Bunkdown

Hunter Wetlands Excursion Year 1

Kinder Ballet/Dance Performance

Swimming and Water Safety Program

Reg Kelly Shield Cricket Consent Form

Beresfield Bugle Beresfield Public School

Live And Learn Cnr Anderson Dr & Lawson Ave

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Term 4 Week 2 Thursday 19th October 2017

2017 TERM 4

Week 2

Fri 20 Oct K‐6 Assembly

Fri 20 Oct Reg Kelly Shield Cricket v Paterson

Week 3

Tues 24 Oct Kinder Orienta on 9.15‐10.45

Fri 27 Oct Bero Bunkdown

Week 4

Mon 30 Oct Support Class Excursion to Newcastle Museum

Tues 31 Oct Kinder Orienta on 9.15‐10.45

Wed 1 Nov GATS Day for Stage 2 at Thornton PS

Fri 3 Nov Food Drive—Stuff the bus finishes

Week 5

Mon 6 Nov Intensive Swimming Begins

Mon 23 Oct Kinder Ballet Showcase 2.30pm

Mon 23 Oct Bero Bunkdown note due

Mon 6 Nov Yr 1 Wetlands Excursion

Fri 3 Nov Wetlands excursion money due 10am

Fri 3 Nov Intensive Swimming money due 10am

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Reg Kelly Shield Cricket tomorrow

Bero Bunkdown return note by Mon 23rd October

Year 1 Hunter Wetlands Excursion Both Year 1 classes will be a ending an excursion to the Hunter Wetlands Centre on Monday 6th November 2017. This excursion will supplement our classroom learning in Science/Geography on 'people and places in the living world'. We look forward to a day of exci ng learning. The permission slip has been sent home this week for you to sign. We ask that you return the note together with payment of $18.00 via cash or E pos before 10.00am on 3rd November 2017. You may choose to pay via the new online system which will need to be finalised by 5.30pm 2nd November 2017.

Intensive Swimming

Swim Scheme notes went out this week for Year 2,3 and 4 non‐swimmers. Students will be walking down to Beresfield Pool from 12.15pm and return 2.00pm every day for two weeks. Students will have their recess when they return from the pool. It begins on Monday 6th November and the last day is Friday 17th November. There are only 60 spots available, so please pay and return the signed permission notes as soon as possible so you don't miss out. Students are expected to bring their own swimmers, towels and sunscreen.

Students also need to bring everything in a plas c bag so that their wet swimmers and towels can be put in the plas c bag a er their lessons. Students will get changed back into their dry clothes a er their swimming lessons down at the pool. There are mes when students can use goggles but goggles cannot be used during tes ng. Students will be placed in ability groups and taught skills to make them water safe. All students must wear rashies or a t‐shirt during swimming lessons to avoid being sunburnt.

Any students with a Fitness Passport or Pool Pass need to bring their card to school with their permission note so that their teacher can write their membership number down. Notes and payment is due 10am Friday 3rd November. You may choose to pay via the new online system which will need to be finalised by 5.30pm 2nd November 2017.

Word of the Week

Congratula ons to Abby from 5/6E for winning last week’s word of the week draw.

This week’s Beresfield PS Word of the Week is:

dilly‐dally: to waste me through aimless wandering or indecision.

BERO BUNKDOWN

You are invited to an awesome camp out!

Where: Beresfield Public School grounds

When: Friday 27th October 2017

Time: Gates open at 6:00pm

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Monday 23rd October 2017

** Please remember that children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to a end. **

What to bring: Tent, ma ress, sleeping bag, warm clothes, torch, ea ng utensils, toiletries.

Program:

Before coming Dinner & Shower at home

6:00pm Arrive & Set up

6:30‐8:00 Tabloid of ac vi es

8:00‐ 9:30 Camp Fire

9:30‐10:00 Supper

10:00pm Bed

Breakfast early and all finished by 8:30am.

Reg Kelly Shield Cricket ‐ Round 2 v Ashtonfield PS

Last Friday our Open Cricket team played Ashtonfield PS in the second round of the Reg Kelly Shield. The condi ons for cricket were perfect and even though it was Black Friday, both teams were about to produce one memorable game. Ashtonfield won the toss and elected to bowl which suited us well. Our openers Chaise C and Beau W started well, scoring 19 runs off 4 overs before Chaise was run out. At the 12 over mark, we were well placed to score 100 plus with 2 for 47 and wickets in hand. Ashtonfield PS came out and reduced the run rate over the last 12 overs with some good bowling and fielding. Beau W, Zak S, Ben S and Jordan L all contributed with the bat, however we lost 6‐40 off the last 12 overs, giving us a score of 87. This was a defendable score, but we know how strong Ashtonfield are and we also knew that another 15‐20 runs would have been handy. This did not deter our bowlers or fielders, placing Ashtonfield under pressure at the 12 over mark with 3 for 35 and 12 runs behind our score at the same me. But we know that cricket is a game that can be lost on the last ball and it was going to take a mighty effort by both teams to win this game. At the end of the 18th over, Ashtonfield were 5 for 52. Jack S had taken two great catches in this me. Needing 36 off the last 6 overs at a run a ball and the game looked to be ours un l their number 7 batsmen took to our bowlers scoring 26 runs off two overs with 5 boundaries. This was star ng to look like a Black Friday when Beresfield PS stood up and gave a performance that was as good as I have seen in any school sport in my 21 years of teaching. Ashtonfield required 10 runs

off the last 4 overs with 4 wickets in hand and seemingly had the game in their grasp un l Jordan L and Chaise C took a wicket in each of their overs for only 3 runs. With only two overs le , Ashtonfield required 7 off two overs with 2 wickets in hand. Alex B bowled the first ball of the 23rd over and Ashtonfield hit a single to take the score to 81 with 11 balls remaining and on his second ball Ashtonfield found the boundary with 4 runs. Three runs required off 10 balls with two wickets remaining. It almost...almost seemed academic from this point, and then a wicket on his third delivery, bringing Ashtonfield's final batsman to the wicket. The game was now evenly poised and on a knife's edge. The next two balls were dot balls and on the last ball of Alex's over, Ashtonfield decided to take a quick single when the ball was picked up at square leg and thrown to the bowlers end, hi ng the bowlers leg and then hi ng the stumps, running out Ashtonfield's last ba er. The game was over and Beresfield won the game by 2 runs in an amazing game. Our team is diverse in its makeup and has lots of determina on and enthusiasm. It was a great game and one that I will not forget. Both teams played the game the way the game should be played, demonstra ng high levels of sportsmanship, skill and enthusiasm. Well done to all of the players and thank you to the handful of supporters who witnessed a memorable moment.

Tomorrow we play Paterson PS at Paterson. Please see me if you are able to assist with transport and also see the office to provide Travel and WWC details.

Michael Edwards ‐ Cricket Coach

Important Dates

Monday 11th December This year’s Presenta on Day will be at 9:15am.

Wednesday 13th December

Year 6 Assembly will be at 12.00 noon. Year 6 Farewell Dinner is at 5.30pm.

Inten on to apply for Year 7 entry to a Selec ve High School in 2019

If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selec ve high school 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 instruc ons on how to apply online are available in a printed applica on informa on booklet and at h ps://educa on.nsw.gov.au/public‐schools/selec ve‐high‐schools‐and‐opportunity‐ classes/year‐7.

The applica on website is open at h ps://educa on.nsw.gov.au/selec ve‐high‐schools‐and‐ opportunity‐classes/year‐7 and closes on 13 November 2017. You must apply before the closing date.

There are no paper applica on 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.

The Selec ve High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 15 March 2018.

2018 School Leaders

On Monday 23rd October students in Year 5 will be issued a nomina on form to consider running for a school leadership posi on in 2018.

Students will have the opportunity to nominate for one or more of the following leadership posi ons;

Prefect

House Captain

Technology monitor

(Please note; students may only hold one leadership posi on and the above posi ons are in order of elec ons or appointments)

Candidates will need to show commitment to the following for their nomina on to be accepted:

display good leadership skills

wear full school uniform at all mes and worn appropriately

display exemplary a endance at school

show willingness to assist at all mes

am a role model in the classroom and playground and when represen ng the school

display exemplary behaviour at all mes

take responsibility for my ac ons at all mes

show respect for all adults at all mes

uphold all classroom and school rules

par cipate in school events

Year 5 students are required to submit the nomina on form by Friday 27th October .The Electoral Panel will check all nominated students against the criteria for eligibility of nomina on. Candidates will be announced Monday 30th October.

Chris e Walandouw

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This Week’s Quiz

What is the largest type of bird in the world?

Write your answer on a piece of paper with your name and class and post it in the Quiz Box next to the office counter by Wednesdays at 10am.

Last Week’s Quiz

Name 3 things that come in pairs.

Congratula ons go to Patrick, Jessica, Imogen, Daisy and Kia who submi ed correct entries.

Not Returning in 2018?

We will start to organise classes soon for 2018. If you are moving and will not be returning in 2018, please advise the office as soon as possible.

Week 2 Term 4 focus is: Do Your Best When I’m doing my best:

I focus on my work

I ac vely par cipate

I set goals

I am a good sport

Congratula ons to……

Blayke, Tyler, Rose, Mac and Noah...who were our weekly focus winners and had their names drawn out of the box.

Payments can now be made online!

We have launched a new online payment portal linked to our school website to make it easier for you to pay for school related payments. This is a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone.

What expenses can be paid online?

School Packs

Excursions

Sport

Other

When? You can start using this payment method now.

How?

Log onto our School website at h p://www.beresfield‐p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Click on “$ Make a Payment” and follow the prompts to make a payment via Visa or MasterCard.

Enter the descrip on ‐ So we can iden fy the payment you must enter your childs name, class and the descrip on on the permission note in the relevant fields.

Please note POP payment due dates are different to other payment methods.

Payments made by POP need to be made 5.30pm to be received at school the next business day.

Payments made a er 5.30pm on a Friday are receipted on Tuesday morning.

Permission notes s ll need to be returned to your class teacher.

Come and see the office staff for more info

Stephanie Bagnall

Admin Manager

Support Class Excursion

On Monday 16th October K‐6G,

K‐6K and K‐6L travelled by bus to look at the Coal Loaders at Kooragang. On the way we saw lots of trucks, diggers and plant equipment used in the coal mines at Westrac. At Kooragang we saw a ship ready to be loaded with coal. We then travelled to Civic Park in Newcastle and enjoyed a picnic in the sun by the fountain.

Congratulations to the following students who

received awards at the last assembly.

KG Luka B Mason J

KW Kaily D Coco P

1C Bridie P Lily E

1P Maddie A Tyler J

2A Haych B Lucy B

2L Axel M Madison C

3/4C Andy L Hailey‐Jaide W

3/4E Anthony M Daisy P

3/4L Alana C

Hayden B

Laylah S

5/6D Blayden B Molly B

5/6E Ben K Tennikah C

5/6W Breanna K Beau W

K/6L Alex S

K/6K Name withheld

K/6G

P & C NEWS

Canteen The canteen is run by volunteers and opens each

morning at 8.30am. If you would like to help out

please see the canteen volunteers.

Correct change is appreciated.

Uniform Shop Regular opening mes:

Tuesday: 8.30am‐9.00am

Friday: 8.30‐9.00am

We are always looking for pre‐loved uniforms.

We resell them for $2 per item.

There are no EFTPOS facili es, so please bring cash.

Order forms are available at the office and orders with money will be filled and sent to your child's class.

Canteen Roster Term 4 2017 Monday 23rd October Tuesday 24th October

Stacey Munzenberger Stacey Munzenberger

Lesa Ashard Laisa Wa

Carolyn Wa Lesa Ashard

Wednesday 25th October Thursday 26th October

Tracy Twitchin Lyndel Kable

Carolyn Wa Gemma Oliver

Laisa Wa

Friday 27th October

Carol Pirie

Maria Warwick

If you are unable to a end on your rostered day, or if you would like to help in the canteen, contact Tracy Twitchin on 0418 979 514

Jenny Smith

Laisa Wa Carolyn Wa

DATES FOR KINDER ORIENTATION SESSIONS

We are ge ng excited about the lovely new students

who will be star ng Kinder in 2018 at Beresfield Public

School.

We hold Orienta on sessions on the following dates.

Tuesday 24th October 2017

Tuesday 31st October 2017

Tuesday 7th November 2017

Tuesday 14th November 2017

Tuesday 21st November 2017

Sessions will be from 9.30am un l 10.45am in the hall.

Parents/caregivers are required to stay for the first 4

sessions.

Getting ready for