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School Bell

Bellbridge Primary School Telephone 9749 6161

Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029

Out of School Care Mob 0419 594 841

Email Address: bellbridge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website Address: http://www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au

STUDENT ABSENCES Absences so far this year _____________998

Absences same time last year ________1043

DATES TO REMEMBER

24

th March.….……………..………...……………….Last day of Term 1

11th

April…………..…..………………………………..…Start of Term 2

LAST DAY OF TERM

As we approach the end of Term 1, this is a reminder to all parents/guardians that we will finish

one hour earlier on

THURSDAY 24TH

MARCH 2016.

Finishing time will be at 1.40pm. Please ensure that arrangements have been made for your child/children

to be collected early on this day.

We will have a special Assembly in the gym at 1:00pm. Parents and families are invited to attend our

reflection and celebration of Term 1.

CANTEEN NEWS

The Canteen will be CLOSED on Thursday 24th

March 2016.

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PRINCIPAL WRITES

BELLBRIDGE CARNIVAL – Friday, March 18th

Are you getting excited about the Carnival?

It starts at 2:40pm and finishes at 6:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: If you have pre-ordered LANYARDS, WRISTBANDS and/or SHOW BAGS,

they will be handed out to students in their classrooms between 1:40 – 2:40pm in readiness

for the Carnival.

HELPFUL HINTS for SCHOOL CARNIVAL

Here are a few helpful hints for parents and children to make the day a success.

Make sure your children know where you will pick them up at 2:40pm

Make sure all money is secured in a purse, wallet or bag as loose money is easily lost.

As it is a school day, children are required to be in full school uniform. Hundreds of people

will be at the Carnival and it is very important (for safety reasons) that we can recognise children

from Bellbridge Primary School.

WRISTBANDS for RIDES that have been purchased PRIOR to Friday will be given out by the

classroom teacher after 1:40pm on the day of the carnival.

Wristbands and single tickets FOR rides can be purchased on the day however wristbands

purchased on the day are more expensive ($40.00 for unlimited rides) than those purchased prior

to Friday, March 18th.

Beware of the parking officer. Wyndham City Council has already warned us that they will be

patrolling the area on the day of the Carnival and issuing infringement notices to any vehicle

parked illegally. Parking on school grounds IS NOT PERMITTED for anyone other than staff

and authorised vehicles.

For security and safety reasons we ask that children do not bring bikes to school on Friday.

Grand Prix Excursion

Selected students in Grade 4 / 5 are very fortunate to be attending the Grand Prix this Friday. This is a

very special, annual extra curricula activity organised by Mr Sisson. We appreciate his hard work in

planning such a special experience and would also like to thank all of the parent helpers who will be

attending and supervising a small group of students. These students will also be able to attend the School

Carnival when they return to school.

SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS

As a result of our recent Ballot for School Council Election, the following parents are now members of

the Bellbridge PS School Council: Sharon Davidge, Kerri Cahoon, Tanya Tesoriero, Petra Glare. They

will be joined by current councillors: Michelle Ripari, Ellisa Cole and Jantina De Haan.

Our staff representatives are: Helen Baldock, Vicki Murphy, Tania Hunt and Joan Hofmann.

TRAFFIC SAFETY – It’s everyone’s business!

The safety of students and parents on Matlock Street and Bellbridge Drive is a constant concern in our

community. In the past few weeks some complaints have been made to local authorities and parents are

reminded of the following ways to keep our children safe by:

Using the school crossing as an option for crossing the road (we now have THREE school

crossings!)

Obeying the parking signs around the school – do not park in disabled car parks unless you are

allowed

Not parking in the Bus Zone to pick up students

Not double parking near parked cars – this blocks traffic and can cause accidents

Not parking in, or walking through the staff car parks

We, as a school, cannot take any responsibility for parents who engage in unsafe and/or illegal use of the

roads, bus stop or school car parks. Please make good choices and help to keep our students safe.

Debbie Clancy - Principal

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the children named below for receiving Awards.

Be a Learner

Kyah Williams, Tristan Tierney, Ella Godfrey, Gian Ripari, Ethan Hyett, Brodie Davis, Hunter Kelly,

Ashleigh Karan, Kacee Coughlan, Nathan Roslin Manugas, Yashab Faamausili, Alesha Dickson,

Vraj Barot, Teshawn Manivong, Raya Voluntad, Marcus Pisani, Maxine Onibere, Tomi Aibinu,

Khoder ElHawli, Dalvin McFawn, Ivory Vainerere, Esra Jeffrey,

Be Responsible

Makayla Bretherton, Charlotte Godden, Joshua Radel, Rylee Turner, Ineka Leffler, Chloe Cumper,

Be Safe

Madison McDonald,

Be Respectful

Kouper Hardy, Angel Germano, Jessica Iper, Shevonne Yip,

P.E. NEWS

On Thursday the 10th

of March, sixteen highly talented students represented Bellbridge Primary School at

the Western Metro Region Division Swimming Championships. These students showed exceptional talent

and maturity inside and outside the pool making the day highly enjoyable for all who participated.

Students raced to the best of their abilities with special mention to Roan Mallon and Hayden Bate for

winning their events and proceeding to the Western Metropolitan Region Swimming Championships on

the 22nd

of March. A big thank-you to all the parents who came down, supported and cheered on their

children and their peers. Congratulations to all those who competed, a huge achievement on making it to a

high level of swimming and good luck to those proceeding to the next stage.

Mr Henshaw and Ms Morgan

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

As we are approaching the end of term, all accounts must be finalised by Thursday 24th

March. Failure to

pay your account in full will result in your child’s booking being cancelled for Term 2.

PLEASE NOTE WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY EFTPOS PAYMENTS ON THURSDAY 24TH

MARCH.

If you wish to pay by EFTPOS, please do so before this date.

If you collect your child after the Program’s close time of 6:00 pm, you will be charged a late fee of $2

per minute per child. This is part of our program’s policy and is in the Family Handbook. Please utilise

your emergency contacts if you are going to be late.

Thank you to the families that have completed and returned the “Check In” survey. The information

provided will be reviewed and used to make any improvements that will help us to provide the highest

quality service we can.

Joanne Thomas

OSHC Co-Ordinator

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COMMUNITY NEWS

NAB AFL AUSKICK: Registrations for the 2016 NAB AFL Auskick season are open. Clinics will be

held at the following venues: The Bellbridge Auskick will be held each Saturday morning

9.00am - 10.30am at Bellbridge Primary School, Hoppers Crossing.

Email bellbridgeauskickctr@gmail.com

The Hoppers Crossing Auskick will also be held each Saturday morning 9.00am – 10.00am at Hogans

Road Reserve, Hoppers Crossing. Email hcauskick@gmail.com

Go to www.aflauskick.com.au to register.

LITTLE RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL: Little River Primary School, 21 Flinders Street, Little River

will be holding their Fair on Sunday 20th

March from 10.00am – 3.00pm. The following stalls will be

held: Monster Auction, Open Air Market, White Elephant, Devonshire Tea, Animal Farm, Games &

Competitions, Jams & Produce, Bagpipes and Dancing. For further information contact 5283 1214.

SWPBS: School Wide Positive Behaviours 1. Be Safe 2. Be Respectful 3. Be Responsible 4. Be a Learner

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning 10 or more ‘Bee Tokens’ for their

positive behaviours in the classroom and the playground. They have traded their tokens for a prize at

the Rewards Shops.

Nicole 1A Kaleb 1A Austin 1A Jiawen 1A Jack 4C

Sheree PA Naia 1D (25) Ipshita 1E Zahara 1D (20) Sienna PA

Amna 1E Mahit 1D Tavita PC Ava PC Bon 1E

Leon 1A Jack 1A Zoey 1A Michael 1A (20) Violet PA

Jake 1E Summer 1E David 1E Eva PA Jasper 1D

Kobe 1E Kaelan 1E Archer PA Sehas 1D Ayaan PC

Kaidyn 1B (20) Davernious 1C Leilah 1C Dou Dou 1B Briolette 1A (20)

Christian PB (20) Channaye 1B Azib 1C Brodie 1B (20) Ruby PB

Aiden PB Jazarah PB Nathan PC Savannah 1B Emily 1E

Hunter 1C Izabelle 1C Jayden PB Leah 1C Lexus 1E

Deeana 1D Jasmin 1E Ruby PC Azib 1C Alia PC

Jorja PC Declan PB Jun IA Joelyn PD Syrill PD

Christina PD Janelle PD Bobby 2B Lily 3C (20) Aleisha 3C

Tahlia 3A Breanna 2A Maxie 2D Isabelle 5A Sithuli 5A

Jessica 3B Mathew 3D Laura 3D (20) Asha 3B Izzy 3A (20)

Abigail 2D Jack 2B Breanna 2A Joshua 4D Jack 3C

Travis 2D (20) Liam 3C Harley 3C Akoija 3C (20) Hannah 3C (20)

Anabella 3B (20) Eh Blut Htoo 3B Zahli 3A Kyle 3A (20) James 3C

Laura 3D Chloe 3D (20) Sebastian 3B Sanjana 2A Zilyah 2A

Ezekiel 2A Jack 2A Tayla 2A (20) Rebekah 3B (20) Lacey 3C

Prakriti 3C Lucas 4D (20) Jay 4D (20) Chloe 3B Oyshee 3C

Mouna 2C (20) Carl 2B (30) Abdul 3C Luke 5A Deegan 5A

Tayla 2A Rory 2A Pranav 2A Shay 5A Amne 5A

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Niel 2B Samantha 3B Richard 4C (20) Mitchell 4C Sakeena 4C

Lucky 4C Akoija 3C Heleen 6A Lachlan 6B Dalvin 6B

Yousif 3C Radvi 3A Isaac 3C Rain 3B (20) Anushka 3C (20)

Dylan 3B Merch 2B Mahalia 2B Jessica 3B Ethan 5A

Brendan 2B (20) Anabella 3B (30) Anthony 3B Ramy 4B Luke 4B

Maddy 4B (20) Mahmoud 3C Abdul 3C Taleah 4B Zaine 3C

Emily 2B (20) Rylee 3B Hafsah 3C Richard 4C Dakota 4C

Liam 3C Bethanie 6C Zach 6B Caleb 6D Aaron 6B

Reuben 4B Aleisha 3C Hannah 3C Lily 3C Luke 5A

Amne 5A Theo 4B Chloe 3B Rebekah 3B Joe 2C

Sunia 2C Sione 2C Mahmoud 3C Lara 5B Tink 5B

Taj 5D Alisha 5D Alfonso 5D Jessica 1A (20) Inayat 1A (20)

Sebastian PC Austin 1A Archer PA (20) Ariella PA Ayman PA

Jun 1A (20) Charli PC Leon 1A Christian PB Zoe 2B

Jack 2B Ethan 2A Jack 1A Ella 1A Mahmoud 1A

Sam PA Jude PA Madison PA James PC Sabastian 2B (20)

Mia 3B (25) Rylan 2A Bree 1C Kaelan 1E (20) Briolette 1A

Nebiyu 2D Tegan 2D Doha 2D Nathan 2D (30) Ayden 1D (20)

Alyssa 1B Niel 2B Jorja PC Maxwell PC (20) Ayaan PC

Ava PC Logan PA Hollie PC Aiden PC Seoha 1B

Jessica 1D Lachlan PA Rylan 2A (20) Nikita 2A Laim 2A

Georgia 2A Austin 1E (25) Max PB Ella PB Joel PB

Rudrash 1C Jacob 2D Evi 2D Asiya 1B Kai 1E

Mahib 1D Mehrate 1D Mouna 2C Luca 2C Maxie 2D

Carl 2B Melody 1B Sonya 1D Riley 2B Mercy 2B

Amel PE Alexis 2B Jeevika PE Nickolas 2B Tia 1E

Sylvie 2C Kacee 2B Mitchell 2C Amin 1E Arian 2C

Brodie 2C Juniah 2D Musa 2A Kylah PE Golbarg 2A

Newsletter Prize Question: What is the last of school this term?

Answer:_________________________________________________________________

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________

Parent’s signature: ________________________________________________________

Return to the office by 8:20am Monday, March 21st – to be drawn at Assembly

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