Wednesday, 3 February 2016

We value being: Respectful, Responsible and Safe

REMINDER Berinba is an allergy aware school

Berinba Public School 81 Church Street, Yass ph: 6226 2110 berinba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.berinba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

BERINBA OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am to 3.30pm Uniform Shop open Fridays: 8.45am to 9.30am

School Activities: Tues, 9 February—Parent Info Night and P&C meet and greet Wednesday, 10 February—Berinba Swimming Carnival Friday, 19 February—District Swimming Carnival Friday, 4 March—Regional Swimming Carnival Wednesday, 9 March—Scripture

Welcome back! It is wonderful to see so many happy faces returning after the Christmas holiday break ready for an exciting new year of study. I would like to welcome all of our new families and staff to our school community. Mrs Malena Gerstenberg has joined our school as the Stage 2 Assistant Principal and Mrs Karyna Sainsbury and Mrs Danielle Doyle will be team teaching Year 3/4SD class. Miss Alanna Snape will be taking my Year 2 class while I relieve as Principal for Mr Claydon and Mrs Kristy Barber and Mrs Gillian Stuart will be teaching a variety of classes as our Relief Face to Face (RFF) teachers.

Parent Information evening Parents are invited to school next Tuesday 9 February to meet their child’s teacher and learn about class programs for 2016. Meetings will be held in your child’s classroom. The times are: 5.30 pm - Years 5/6 (including 4/5M) 6.00 pm - Years 3/4 6.30 pm - K-2 Classes The Enriched Learning class teachers will organise individual interviews and contact parents directly in the coming days. The P&C will provide refreshments from 6.30 pm in the library. There will be an informal P&C meeting starting at 7.00 pm. All families are invited. Chris Bradley (Relieving Principal)

Sacrament of Reconciliation The Catholic Parish of St Augustine's, Yass, invites children baptised in the Catholic tradition, Year 3 or older, to continue their journey in faith by preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation in preparation for their First Holy Communion. If you believe your child is ready to take this next step and you are prepared to be involved in the journey, please enrol your child at St Augustine’s Presbytery on Wednesday 10 February or Thursday 11 February between 5-6pm. For further details contact Dianne Carey (phone: 0419 276 889)Sacramental Team Leader, St Augustine's Parish, Yass

Berinba Public School classes for 2016 are:

KD Mrs Sharmon Dawes (Rel Assistant Principal)

KH Miss Danielle Hart

K/1/2B Mrs Christine Burke

1B Miss Rebecca Blenkin

1H Mrs Margie Hinch

2H Mrs Peta Hourigan

2S Miss Alanna Snape

3/4G Mrs Malena Gerstenberg (Assistant Principal)

3/4SD Mrs Karyna Sainsbury Mrs Danielle Doyle

3/4O Miss Lauren O’Connor

3/4/5S Ms Lisa Skelton

4/5M Mrs Jen McGann (Rel Assistant Principal)

4/5/6P Ms Lisa Pumpa (Assistant Principal)

5/6S Ms Sarah Standing

5/6Z Miss Adrienne Zandona

Berinba Captains for 2016 Congratulations to our school captains for 2016: Captains: Grace Pollack & Akira Mandla Vice Captains: Kelaya Bogan & Braith Ironside

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CLASSROOM REQUIREMENTS Teachers will advise students of any equipment that they will need for the classroom. Additional Class Resources Kindy: Mrs Dawes (KD) and Mrs Hart (KH) 2 x scrapbooks 2 x document wallet coloured 1 x plastic satchel with flap – Home reading 4 x glue sticks 1pkt x wind-up crayons 1pr children’s scissors 1 x display book with plastic sleeves – for work samples 1 x paint shirt

Year 1: Miss Blenkin (1B) and Mrs Hinch (1H) 1 x scrapbook 1 x A4 plastic wallet 1 x home reading wallet 1 x display folder 4 x glue sticks (labelled) 1 x wind-up crayons (labelled) 2 x blue/black whiteboard markers (labelled) 1 x Library bag 1 x paint shirt 1 x box tissues 1 x liquid soap

Year 2: Mrs Hourigan (2H) and Miss Snape (2S) 6 x HB lead pencils Coloured pencils or wind-up crayons Textas (optional and in a separate pencil case to keep under desk) Enclosed sharpener 2 x erasers 4 x large glue sticks 2 x whiteboard markers 1 x B5 sized plastic note wallet (the one from Year 1 will be fine) 1 x small pair of scissors 2 x scrap books (Continued)

1 x plastic display folder; 2 x plastic A4 wallets 1 x small pencil case (large ones do not fit under or on our desks, a separate pencil case is needed if your child choos-es to bring textas) 1 x Library bag; 1 x box of tissues 1 x paint shirt (the shirt from last year will be fine if it still fits and is washed)

Years 3/4: Mrs Doyle/Sainsbury (3/4SD); Mrs Gerstenberg (3/4G) & Miss O’Connor (3/4O) 1 x box of tissues 1 x hand soap 1 x empty egg carton 1 x A4 mesh document wallet (see image) (Available at Bargain Base, Big W or Officeworks) 2 x A4 display folders Lead pencils Eraser Ruler 2 x glue sticks Red and blue pens Paint smock or old shirt Library bag Coloured pencils/crayons/textas

Years 4/5/6: Mrs McGann (4/5M); Ms Standing (5/6S) and Miss Zandona (5/6Z) Plastic folder (see image); Small exercise book and or a folder for homework; Coloured pencils; HB pencils; eraser; quality sharpener; textas; 1-2 highlighters; glue stick; ruler; box of tissues; soap for hand washing; whiteboard marker; Red, blue and black pens; Old large shirt from mum or dad that can be used as an art shirt (preferably not buttoned) Old newspapers or magazines (any time of the year)

9.00am

Morning assembly

9.10am

Lessons commence

11.10am

Recess

11.35am

Lessons resume

12.55pm

Lunch 1

1.18pm

Lunch 2

1.40pm

Afternoon lessons begin

3.00pm

Lessons conclude

DAILY SCHOOL ROUTINE SPECIAL WEEKLY ROUTINES

P&C Uniform Shop open:

Available from TJ Embroidery, 69 Comur St, Yass

or from the school on Fridays (dates to be notified)

Banking:

Tuesday mornings

Playgroup:

Tuesday mornings 9.00—11.00am in the Berinba Hall

Infants Sport:

Wednesdays

Whole School Assembly

Friday 12.15pm

Primary Sport:

Fridays

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Country Childrens Early Learning Out Of School Hours Care We are currently taking enrolments for 2016: Before School Care After School Care Holiday Care For further information call Julia on 6236 8305 or Jessica on 0437 311 950 Email - admin@ccel.com.au

CANTEEN NEWS NEW* Frozen Fruit Juice 30c in a small container Slushies are back $2.00 Meal Deal: Year K-1-2 ONLY - Wed 10 February Volunteers needed urgently to help in the Canteen: If you can help please contact Therese in the canteen Canteen Roster: Mon 8 Feb: Tanya Wilkie Fri 12 Feb; Sue Buffington and Trudy Mon 15 Feb: Jean Pearson Tue 16 Feb: Simone Blayden Thu 18 Feb: Kirsty Sargent Fri 19 Feb: Lisa Jordan and Rose Baldini

Yass Montessori Preschool is pleased to announce we have extended opening hours for 2016! Now open from 8.30 am to 4 pm, Yass Montessori has vacancies for children ages 3- 6.

Yass Montessori is a not-for-profit preschool run by the community, for the community.

‘CRUNCH AND SIP’ Once again we are having a ‘Crunch and Sip’ break. This break gives students the opportunity to eat the piece of fruit that might otherwise be left in their lunchbox. Students are also more likely to eat their fruit or vegetables and drink their water if their friends and peers are all doing it too!

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School Attendance …What can parents do?

Parents/Caregivers are reminded

That children aged between 6 and 17 must attend school on every school day unless they have a reasonable excuse for being away, such as illness. Visiting family, being tired and staying home on birthdays is not acceptable reasons to be away from school. An explanation for absence must be provided to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of an absence. You must state a reason. Saying my child “was away” is not good enough.

Attendance every day at school is important for your child’s progress. It helps build friendships, life-long work habits and makes sure learning takes place.

Wherever possible, holidays, dental and medical appointments should be made out of school hours. If a holiday is during school you must first apply to the Principal for approval and it is up to their discretion if it a Certificate of Leave is granted.

It’s not OK to be away It’s not great to be late

A reminder that schools commences at 9.00am and finishes 3.00pm.

Tips to help your child to succeed at school.

1. Pack school bag the night before.

2. Go to bed at a set time every night, read or listen to soft music for half an hour and then go to sleep.

Do not use electronic devices for at least an hour before bedtime. Research indicates that children

who receive sufficient sleep are more likely to be alert and resilient.

3. Eat Well, Learn Well - Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is well known that children

who eat breakfast everyday are more receptive to learning.

Poor patterns of attendance in the early years lead to poor patterns of attendance throughout the

school years.

There is a direct link between school attendance and achievement later in life.

Home School Liaison Officer