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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 ___________3896

Absences same time last year _________ 2979

DATES TO REMEMBER 9th June….………….Grade 6 Immigration Museum Excursion

13th June….….……………………….………..Queen’s Birthday

20th June ………………………………. School Council Meeting

20th June……………………………..Parent/Teacher Interviews

21st June……………………………..Parent/Teacher Interviews

23rd June……………………………………….…Subway Lunch

24th June ….……………….……………………….. End of Term

11th July ………………………………………. First day of Term

SCHOOL ABSENTEE VOICEMAILS

If your child is going to be away from school, could you please ensure that you advise

the school first thing in the morning.

When leaving a message on the school absentee voicemail, could you please VERY

CLEARLY STATE your child’s name and grade, the date/s of the absence and the reason

why your child will not be attending school. We have been experiencing incidents where

we are having difficulty understanding the messages being left and this is therefore having

an impact on the school holding accurate information with regards to student absences.

LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY LEAVERS

Any child arriving to school after 8.30am is required to attend the office, with a parent/guardian, to obtain

a late pass. If your child is leaving school early, the parent/guardian is required to send a note with their

child on the morning informing the classroom teacher of the time they will be collected and who will be

collecting them. The parent/guardian is required to sign the child out at the office, where arrangements

will be made for the child to come up to office.

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PRINCIPAL WRITES

PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS

Parents should have returned a response to their child’s classroom teacher regarding their preferred times

for our Parent Teacher Interviews which are being held on Monday, June 20th (2:50 – 6:30pm) and

Tuesday, June 21st (2:50 – 4:10pm).

If you have not returned this note, teachers may be contacting parents to provide options for the

remaining times available. We aim for 100% attendance by parents at Parent Teacher Interviews.

Parents will receive a note confirming the date and time for their Parent Teacher Interview before the

student reports are sent home.

About the SWPBS Rewards Shop

Did you know…….

The Rewards Shop is open each Tuesday (Grades 2 – 6) and Thursday (P – 1).

The Class Captains and Vice Captains record all the names and grades of students who attend the

Rewards Shop and these names are acknowledged in the school newsletter.

The Class Captains and Vice Captains explain the process and assist students with their purchases

at the Rewards Shop.

Between 100 – 200 prizes are redeemed at the rewards Shop each week.

Students can cash in bee tokens for a prize worth 10 tokens, 20 tokens or 25 tokens.

Some students cash in enough tokens to be able to select multiple prizes (e.g. 20 = 2 x 10 token

prizes; 50 = 2 x 20 token prizes and 1 x 10 token prize; 25 = classroom visit with favourite

teacher; 10 tokens can be exchanged for a beehive for the classroom rewards).

The most popular prizes are: colouring books, activity books, highlighters, gel pens, down balls,

collectable cards, craft toys, loom bands, bubble wands, Chomp bar, Costco cookies, treat bags.

If families have any small toys or stationery items they feel may be appropriate for the Rewards Shop and

wish to donate them to the program, they would be gratefully accepted.

STAFF CAR PARK

Last month, School Council approved the installation of an extension to the staff car park near the

basketball court on Bellbridge Drive. Over 70 staff are employed at our school and with approximately

50 parking spaces, many of our staff have had to park on nearby streets.

Several trees have been removed to provide space for 20 more parking spaces. Excavation into a portion

of the ‘hill area’ beyond the caged bin/dumpster will also be done prior to spreading a gravel base for the

allocation of parking bays. It is anticipated that the extended car park will be completed by the start of

Term 3. We will also be planting more trees and garden when the car park area is complete.

PREP ENROLMENTS for 2017 We conduct regular tours of our school for families seeking enrolments (every Tuesday at 9:00am).

This year all Wyndham Principals and their schools are promoting enrolments in the nearest local school

to where families live in what is termed a ‘Designated Area School’. A map of our local school area is

used as a reference when considering enrolments and families who do not live in the local area are

encouraged to take a tour of their local school.

Early next term, I will be informing the Education Department of our predicted enrolments and our

accuracy in predicting Prep enrolments is critical due to classroom space and staffing.

Parents of current students at Bellbridge who have a younger sibling who will be starting Prep in 2017

are strongly encouraged to enrol now.

Please contact the Office if you wish to arrange a tour or a chat with a member of the Leadership Team

prior to enrolling.

Debbie Clancy Principal

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the children named below for receiving Awards.

Be a Learner

Ariella Mitchell, Ayesha Akhtar, Sebastian Mineo, Aashi Dhindsa, Senuth Gallage, Amel Khalif,

Mahmoud Al Houli, Frangelica Mauceri, Zahara Falwasser, Kiara Danaher, Jake Gorman, Carl Nyberg,

Bobby Luo, Chloe Sammut, Tegan Bounden, Callum Hardy, Sarah Gastin, Mahmoud Melhem,

Lily Maloney, Keiran Kennett, Antonio Naumcevski, Luke Bufalino, Anuj Malik, Amandeep Rana,

Nicholas Carne, Charleen Nguyen, Terence Kavakura, Serena Lunedei, Brent Maretta, Jalen Jaimangal,

Lachlan O’Kane, James Stanjo, Ngun Zaathang, Shahmir Ahmad, Emily Russell, Taya Miller-Dean,

Moustafa Melhem, Lahni Smith, Mu Paw Say, Rowan Grant

Be Responsible

Alesia Megalogenis, Georgia Voinescu, Joe Honatana, Justin Lopez, Aysha Dunbar, Ayoub Alobadi,

Jack Coughlan, Leah Godden, Rudraksh Patel, Mia Sobing, Tanae Lee-Stojecvski, Ksenia Yarshevich,

Tink Binks, Aleena Yousuf

Be Safe

Austin Gaylard

Be Respectful

Ipshita De, Mark Gatti, Jet Ostroginac, Joy Akhuar

CROSS COUNTRY

On Thursday the 26th of May a number of students represented Bellbridge Primary school at the

Wyndham division cross country championship at Presidents Park. It was a cold wet day, however all

competitors tried their absolute best against various other students from the Wyndham area with four

students finishing in the top 8 in their age group, and will progress to the next stage. A special

congratulations to all those who participated. It is a fantastic achievement to make it to that level, you

should be very proud of yourself!

The Western Metropolitan Region Finals will be held on Wednesday the 8th of June at Brimbank Park.

Good luck to the students who are participating.

GRADE 3&4 HOOP TIME

On Thursday the 2nd of June, 28 students selected from Grade 3 and 4 attended Hoop Time at Eagle

Stadium. It was a wonderful day filled with great competition. All the students who attended showed

great enthusiasm, sportsmanship and skill in basketball. I would like to thank all the parents and

guardians who came down to watch, coach and support our students. It couldn’t have run as smoothly as

it did without you. Stay tuned for Grade 1/2 Mini Hoop Time and Grade 5/6 Hoop Time next semester.

Alycia Morgan

P.E. Teacher

ASTHMA FORMS

For any student who suffers from asthma, the school must have an action plan in the student’s file in case

of an emergency. If your child suffers from asthma, please send the form back to school as soon as

possible. It is important that we have this information on hand so as we can assist your child effectively.

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ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL

If your child is absent from school for any reason, we require parents/guardians to notify the school office

that they won’t be attending. When your child returns to school, a note must be given to their teacher,

detailing the date and the reason for the absence. If your child has any long term absences from school,

(eg. holidays, extended illness etc) a note is required to be given to their teacher informing them of the

absence prior to them commencing the absence.

KEEP BELLBRIDGE CLEAN CAMPAIGN

Thanks to the staff who have motivated their children to keep the school clean, and to the children who

have done a sterling job of ensuring the school is clean. Student leaders are responsible for certain areas

of the school and do checks on children who are doing the right thing.

It’s a pleasure to walk around the school and notice how the children are demonstrating pride and

enthusiasm about the cleanliness of the school.

Students will be recognised for their effort by being presented with special certificates of

acknowledgement at the assembly. Badges will be presented in exceptional cases of excellence.

Mr Shaam Nundlall

COMMUNITY NEWS

TRUGANINA RABBITOHS HOMECOMING FESTIVAL:

25th JUNE 2016 1pm-3pm Clearwood Drive Reserve, Truganina

Come join – there will be plenty of entertainment ( Tama Tatau, Nesian Pearl, Live DJ), Activities

(Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, hair Spraying and lots of games) PLUS Stalls (Smoking BBQ, Bake and

sweet stalls, and so much more)!!!

Newsletter Prize Question: What is your favourite prize at the Rewards Shop?

Answer:_________________________________________________________________

Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________

Parent’s signature: ________________________________________________________

Return to the office by 8:20am Monday, June 20th – to be drawn at Assembly

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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.

Nicky 1E (25) Eh Hser Cher PB Lupita PB Jorja PC Austin 1E

Zahara 1D Harlan 1B Brodie 1B Ruby 1B Harshad PD

Raighn PE Syrill PD Joshua PE James PC Ayman PA

Arijzon PA Madison PA Jayden PB Sam PA Jasmine 1E

Hollie PC Sanya 1D Amin 1E Demiana 1E Dou Dou 1B

Seo Ha 1B Erin PC (20) Ava PC (20) Charli PC (20) Tevita PC (20)

Alia PC Max PB Elle PB Alex 1D Sehas 1D

Mia 1D Jasper 1D Deeana 1D Zain 1D Kaidyn 1B

Tristan PB Natalia PB Ana PB Oscar PB Sheree PB

Claudia PA Shayella PB 0 Valerie PB Christian PB Nathan PC

Sebastian PC Summer 1E Ryder 1E Aiden PC Emily 1E

Gian PC Savannah 1B Theo 1B Joshua 1E Makayla pC

Jake 1E Kobe 1E Ariana 2C Deeghan 3D Sebastian 2B (30)

Jack 2B (20) Georgia 2A Mia 3D Chloe 3D Abigail 2A

Hannah 3C Lilly 3C (20) Hamthosh 3B (25) Rylee 4C Chloe 6A

Niel 2B Juniah 2D (20) Abby 3C Bailey 2C Abigail 2D

Kayla 3D Anthony 3B (20) Taya 3B (20) Prakriti 3C Mahalia 2B

Riley 2B (20) Rory 2A Mercy 2B James 3C Cathleen 2B

Zoe 2B Alexis 2B Damian 3C Lucy 3C Bobby 2B (20)

Ratu 2B Hafsah 3C Krystal 6D Marko 6D Tha dar 2C

Yousif 3C (30) Sunia 2C Jacon 2D Joe 2C Mohamad 2C

Ethan 2C Nhan 2B Josh 2B Luca 2C Nathan 2D

Jasmin 2D Tegan 2D (20) Adara 6D Summer 3D Oyshee 3C

Rain 3B Mahomnd 3C Maxie 2D Travis 2D Gopal 6D

Rylee 3C Abdulah 1A Brian PE Leilani 1A (20) Gurnoor PD

Tim PE Mahmoud 1A Zain 1D Christian PB Kyah PA

Aymir PD Joshua 1E Erin PC Dakota PA Brodie 1B

Austin 1A Inayat 1A Jiawen 1A Jayla PC Jack C 1A

Amen 1E (25) Austin 1E Logan PA Thraya PA Ranya 1C

Jack P 1A Kouper PD Nate PE Abi PE Michael 1A

Khadija1A Hassan 1A Amel PE Crystal 1C Hunter 1C

Shakila 1C Malak 1C Davernious 1C Breeanna 1C Azib 1C

Rudraksh 1C Seth PC Sienna PA Aiden PC Anahita PB

Jade PA Jazarah PB Ella PB Lea 1C (20) Emily 1E (25)

Kai 1E Amna 1E (20) Lexus 1E Joell PB Declan 1E

Kobe 1E Oscar PB Bon 1E (20) Tia 1E (20) Ava PC

Clare 1E Ryder 1E (15) Christina PD Jorja PC Summer 1E

Ella 1A Mia 1D Demiana 1E (20) Ashita PD Janelle

Ariella PA Ayaan PC (20) Maxwell PC (20) Jasmin 1E Anisa 1C

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Nathan PC Senuth PD Isla PD Ayoub PB Natalia PB

Brianna PE Liana PE Ethan PE Briolette 1A Boston 1C

Matilda 1A Zoey (20) 1A Kaleb 1A (20) Nicole 1A (20) Harsh 1D

Alex 1D Ipshita 1E Aiden PB Kylah PE Kaelan 1E

Luke 5A Deegan 5A Sinawit 5B (20) Pierre 2C Tanae 3A

Joshua 4D (20) Mohamad 2C (20) Liam 3C Abdul 3C Kiana 3B

Cassie 3B Bharveer 3C Abigail 2D Nebiyu 2D Mia 3D

Lochan 3D (20) Lacey 3C Ethan 2A Jasmin 2D Jessica 3B

Hamthosh 3B Dylan 3B Kyall 4A Lily 3C Sarah 3B (20)

Jiamei 4A Crystal 6D Xavier 6B (20) Damian 6B (20) Jack 3C (20)

Riley 2B Alexis 2B Joe 2C (20) Arian 2C Mouna 2C 920)

Akoija 3C Hannah 3C Harley 3C Ethan 2C Vraj 3D

Laura 3D Travis 2D (20) Matthew 2D (40) Jacob 2D Amber 4A

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