Newsletter 26/04/2016 Page. 1

Beaufort

Primary School

Newsletter

26th April, 2016

Respect Responsibility Safety

PARENTS AND FRIENDS

NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President: Kim Stewart

Vice President: Belinda Lewis

Secretary: Naomi Clee

Vice Secretary: Donna Fraser

Treasurer: Gail Franc

School Council Representatives: Angela Chandler and Donna Fraser

BBQ Coordinator: Kylie Kusanke

Calendar Coordinator: Leonie Davies

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

Thursday 5th May.

Commencing at 9.00am

Parent Helpers Needed to coordinate the stalls, sell and wrap gifts.

Please let P&F committee know if you are able to assist on the day.

ANZAC DAY MARCH

Thankyou to those students and families who joined in the ANZAC Day March yesterday.

The students represented the school beautifully. It was wonderful to see so many of our

students representing the school and other Beaufort groups, such as Guides, Cubs, Scouts,

and the Fire Brigade. Thank you to the RSL for inviting us and running an amazing

ceremony for the Beaufort community.

From the Principal

Tomorrow we have 25 students representing our school and participating in the District Cross Country at Victoria Park in Ballarat. We wish them all the best with their run.

Due to circumstance beyond her control, Heather Nye will be taking leave from school, starting this Thursday, for the remainder of the term. Kate Ryan will be replacing Heather in the classroom. We wish Heather all the best for a speedy recovery.

The winter mornings are definitely upon us. With the crisp air in the mornings, we encourage all students to wear a jumper (named) to school in the mornings, allowing them to be warm to start the day but also take it off once the sun is out and the day is warmer.

Our Parents and Friends group are running two events next week and are looking for volunteers to help on these days.

Thursday 5th May is our Mother’s Day Stalls. Students will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for their Mothers and special people in their lives. These stalls will be running in the morning, just after 9am. Students will come out with their class teacher to do their shopping. There will be a range of gifts starting at around $1.00.

Sponsorship forms for the school Fun Run went home last week. Students are encouraged to gain sponsorship for this event. The run will take place on the 6th May (weather permitting) at around 9.30am at the lake. Students can run or walk the lake.

Thank you and well done to the Junior School Council who sold $210 worth of ANZAC Day badges and bands for the RSL.

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LEARN

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WHAT’S ON IN APRIL

Wednesday 27th April Nude Food Wednesday Districts Cross Country

Friday 29th April Breakfast Club

WHAT’S COMING UP IN MAY

Monday 2nd May Assembly - 2.30pm start

Thursday 5th May Japanese Day Mother’s Day Stall

Friday 6th May School Fun Run

Tuesday 10th May - Thursday 12th May

NAPLAN Testing

Friday 20th May School Council Approved CURRICULUM DAY - No school for students

LITTLE ATHLETICS

Little Athletics is returning to Beaufort.

If you have a child over the age of 5 and are interested in signing them up, please contact Jennifer Broadbent on the Beaufort Primary Facebook Page.

Names are now being collected at the School Office

BEAUFORT PRIMARY SCHOOL

FOOTY TIPPING LADDER - After 5 Rounds

1. David Fraser (34)

2. Belden Family (33)

Tameeka Rush (33)

3. The Colonel (32)

4. Rebecca Pitman (31)

5. Charlie Chandler (29)

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This week, teachers are providing you with a brief overview of learning that will be happening this term. If

you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to come and see your child’s teacher.

Prep N (Mrs Nye, Miss Kennedy & Mrs Pitman) Literacy Focusing on reading strategies Focusing of writing - letter formation and high

frequency words This weeks focus is the letter P Numeracy Numbers 0 to 10 Measurement of objects Investigations Student focused learning

1/2 Area (Ms. Bunworth & Mr. Hume) Numeracy (Maths) Addition and Subtraction Money Chance and Data Literacy Spelling Penfriend writing

1/2B - Penfriends from Nth. Sydney 1/2H - Penfriend from West. Australia

Science Experiments with Chemistry Social Studies Beaufort History and Geography

3/4 C (Mr. Curnow)

Reading – focus on comprehension strategies, BTN

Writing – Persuasive text, sentence structure, punctuation, procedural text

Maths – Multiplication and Division, graphing, maps

Science – Physics

PBS – Teamwork, respectful interactions, responsible learners, safe playground users

4/5R (Mr. Rowe) Numeracy Multiplication and division; Location: reading grid references, maps and scales,

compass directions Transformation including tessellating shapes Literacy: Reading – Comprehension strategies; reading accu-

rately; reading to others with fluency and expression; expanding vocabulary

Writing – Persuasive text and information reports; engaging the reader by painting a clear description

Developing public speaking skills Science Flight

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

Each week we will be including a section from our PBS Matrix for parents and students to discuss at home. This week we focus on the 3 core values of Respect, Responsibility and Safety.

RESPECT …

On the Deck and Verandah

We pack away equipment after

we have used it

We listen and respond to every-

body with manners

We share all the equipment

We include others in our games

RESPONSIBILITY…

On the Deck and Verandah

We put rubbish in the correct bin

We keep hands, feet and objects to

yourself

We agree on game rules before

starting a game and then follow

them

We use the equipment responsibly

We use water wisely

We use balls only on courts and the oval

SAFETY…

On the Deck and Verandah

We are aware of younger stu-

dents and others

We use the space for quiet games

only

We walk on the verandah and the

deck areas

Shoes stay on our feet

We sit down when we are eating

We use equipment appropriately

and safely

We play games away from the glass doors and windows

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5/6R ( Miss Feely & Mrs Ross) Numeracy

Multiplication and division; Location: reading grid references, maps and scales, com-

pass directions Transformation including tessellating shapes Literacy:

Reading – Comprehension strategies; reading accurately; reading to others with fluency and expression; expanding vocabulary

Writing – Persuasive text and information reports; engag-ing the reader by painting a clear description

Science

Electricity Ethics continue to investigate the school values building team

work, resilience and friendship. Spelling investigating spelling strategies to enable us to work out

correctly unknown words; practise words to build our bank of words with which we are confident

Japanese (Mrs Pitman)

Konnichiwa! こんにちわ(Good Afternoon)

In LOTE this term the grade 3 - 6 students are now in charge of their own learning! With much excitement in the room, stu-dents have chosen an inquiry project from a number of op-tions discussed in class.

The foundation - grade 2 students will be participating in whole class inquiry sessions focusing on the Japanese culture. Topics include Bonsai, clothing, traditional music, sports, ami-mae, and much more.

These final presentations will be on display for our Japanese Day Celebrations on May 5th!

Mata Ashita! またあした (See you tomorrow)

Arts (Miss Kennedy)

Prep to 2 Focus

Painting and Printing—various focuses

3 to 6

Collage, Painting and Paper Mache

Physical Education (Miss Feely)

Prep to 2

Fine and Gross Motor skills

Kicking

Hitting

Jumping

Grades 3 to 6

Winter Sports

Netball

Football

Our Preps

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MOTHERS DAY ART ACTIVITY—SPOILER ALERT

All students in Grades Prep to 4 are asked to bring $2.00 to

purchase a blank coffee mug by Tuesday 3rd.

Please place money in a named envelope and return it to the office.

Students will be specially decorating a gift for their Mother or

special person in their life. These mugs will then be baked so the

designs will stay on. They will not be dish washer proof but hand

washing should be fine.