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Room 2 Assembly

Thank you to Mrs Goodman & Ms Regali‘s year 6 class for hosting the second whole

school assembly for the year last Friday 3rd March. The class acquitted themselves

professionally on and off stage as they demonstrated their talent with some humour. This

was a particularly fine effort, considering they had been away on the annual Mornington

Mills camp on Monday & Tuesday of that week. Congratulations!

Mornington Mills Camp (Year 6)

A big thank you to all the staff who made this outstanding educational opportunity

available to our year 6 students. They were able to learn much about themselves in being

deliberately placed far out of their ‖comfort zone‖ through a roster of 4 varied activities

over 2 days. The boys & girls learnt how be effective in making a thoughtful contribution

to reach a common group goal and gained some valuable insights into leadership and

team building. The efforts of Mrs Goodman & Mrs Duncan in planning and organising the

whole camp are greatly appreciated as is the much valued contributions from Mr

Greaves, Mr Ruane, Mrs Regali & Mrs Kinkella in providing the necessary extra

supervision for such a wonderful opportunity to be offered to our 2017 year 6 cohort.

South Bunbury Primary School and

Education Support Centre

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SCHOOL CONTACTS

South Bunbury Primary School

Prosser Street

BUNBURY WA

Telephone: 9721 3299

Fax: 9721 3445

www.southbunburyps.wa.edu.au

Principal: Ian Harvey

Deputies: Rob Williams &

Jane Leaman

South Bunbury Education Support

Centre

Paisley Street

BUNBURY WA

Telephone: 9721 4808

Fax: 9721 6808

Principal: Cathy Allen

Deputy: Amanda Kongras

South Bunbury Dental Clinic

Telephone: 9721 1497

Canteen Manageress:

Yvonne Broome

Telephone: 0447 793 355

Aussie of the Month

February 2017

Toby Morgan

Congratulations

Our school is

‘Nut Aware’

We have students with an

anaphylactic reaction to not

just peanuts but

ALL KINDS OF NUTS

We ask that parents do not send

nut products in children‘s lunches

and remind children not to share

food from their lunch box

Principal‘s Note from Mr Williams

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Continued

Parking on Prosser St

Parents please note that the City of Bunbury Rangers regularly survey the parking situation on Prosser St at the end of

the school day. The option of collecting your children from this street at the Northern side of the school is associated

with some risk. I would highly recommend the much safer option of using the pickup / drop off facility at the back or

southern side of the campus or alternatively at the Western carpark along Queen St.

Bike Racks.

A big thank you to Rob Koenders & Matt Cooper. These two industrious Dad‘s put their skills to good use on Saturday

25th Feb in converting a disused bike rack to increase the capacity of racks to cater for the increasing number of stu-

dents who are able to ride to school. Your efforts gentleman, are greatly appreciated by our students & the school

community.

Bike Security

Unfortunately we have had 2 bicycles stolen from our bike racks recently. Parents please ensure that your child has a

bike lock to secure their bicycle to one of the bike racks.

Canine’s on Campus

Sharing the walk to school with your family dog may be a positive experience to share with your child. We would

appreciate that you do not bring your dog into school. Please leave your pet tied up at the school fence and not walk it

through the school grounds. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly appreciated

Swimming Carnival 2017

Our apologies for any inconvenience for late change in date. This was due to

maintenance issues at the South West Sports Centre and was beyond the control of

the school. New travel notes were issued to all competitors last Friday March 3rd for

the revised scheduled date of Monday March 13th. The carnival is timed to start at

approx. 12.30 pm and proceedings should conclude by 2.30pm. As always the staff

and students welcome your support at all school events. Any further information may be provided by calling the office

or Mrs Hutton on 97213299.

Faction swimming carnival, Monday 13th March, SWSC commencing at 12.30pm

Interschool swimming carnival, Thursday 16th March, SWSC. The interschool swimming team will be selected following the faction carnival on Monday. Notes to interschool swimming team members will be distributed by Tuesday, maybe Monday if possible. It will be a short turn around to have permission slips and money back by

Wednesday in readiness for the carnival on Thursday.

Swimming training continues on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 6-7am until Wednesday 15th March.

Principal‘s Note from Mr Williams

Physical Education

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Students in Room 5 (Mr Raven) and Room 4 (Mrs Maskew) had two very special visitors this week. Two visual Artists,

Hayley Welsh and Tim Howe ran drawing workshops in both classes. The two artists are involved in the ―Outside the

Box‖ community art project currently underway in the Bunbury CBD. This involves transforming a series of 20

electrical boxes in and around the CBD into whimsical characters by the professional artists. Tim and Hayley are using

the ideas generated by our students during the workshops to design the characters to be painted on the boxes.

In addition the students work will be exhibited at the Stirling Street Arts Centre Saturday March 11 th, 3-4.30pm.

All South Bunbury Primary School students and families are invited to attend this exhibition.

Willing to learn and being the best I can be

Feeling good about myself

Showing respect and concern for others

Being responsible and doing “The Right Thing”

Caring for my school & environment

SBPS Core Values

Virtues Program

Meaning

Courtesy is being polite and having good manners. It is a gracious way of speaking and acting which gives others a feeling of being valued and respected. It is greeting others with respect. ―Please‖, ―Thank you‖, ―Excuse me‖, ―Hello‖, ―Goodbye‖, ―You‘re welcome‖ are not just words. They are courteous expressions that

show people you respect them and care about them.

Signs Of Success

You are practising courtesy when you

Show others that you value and respect them

Remember to treat elders, parents, teachers and

children politely

Think about how your actins affect others

Eat, speak and move graciously

Make requests instead of demands

Greet people with a smile

Art News from Mrs Smith

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Camp Mornington Archery

The distance of my target is really far, I can hear my friends cheering from joy. I put the arrow on the bow and pulled the string as

hard as I can and let go. I made my arrow fly when I let go. I can hear the arrow whistle while it flew. It‘s a bullseye! ―Yeah.‖

cheered my team mates, as they cheered from joy. My previous scores are 8 and10. With 11 it makes it 29. My team are happy

our score was 114. ―The winners are‖ the archery teacher said ―Bullseye‖ ‗Bullseye‘ is my team name. Ten minutes later my ar-

chery teacher began to beat my record but he failed. He has 28 and I have 29.

Bradken

I pick up the bow. I was feeling excitement. I aimed the bow and pulled back on the string.

Then I shot the target I was very proud of myself. I pick up another arrow. The sun still

killing me. I took aim and I shot the bow.

Charlie

Crate climb! We were holding the ropes so tight it felt as if our hands were about to fall off. Our fingers are burning under the weight of our

climber. As I reached the top with victory I felt like the queen of the world. I was waiting and watching in anticipation hoping that

my turn was soon to come. I loved and enjoyed every single bit even when I got bitten by a horse. The meals that we had were

sensational. The reason why crate climbing was my favourite is because I love climbing and our instructor Sam was great.

Chloe

Archery We walked down from the camp the sun at its hottest. The sun felt like hot lava falling down. When I walked up to shoot I saw the

other kids ready to shoot I took aim looking down the arrow ready to fire. I heard kids talking and the instructor telling us when to

fire. I was silent and I could hear my own deafening heartbeat. I then pulled back my arrow. The pressure was building up every

second. I held it my hands were sweating from the sweltering heat of the day. When the instructor said we could fire I let got, the

pressure instantly released. When I was aiming my body was overwhelmed with excitement. My excitement built up as I held it

there. When I let go I couldn‘t wait to shoot again

Cohen

It was almost my turn, no one made it to the top, I was scared. I was even sweating. My harness was on tight like a snake coiling

around me. The crates were all crashing around me. One fell on me, luckily I had a helmet. Now it was my turn. I had to go be-

cause I had the line already on. It was getting high and the crates were wobbling like jelly then one fell but I just saved a bit of the

crate and kept going. I tried not to look down but I couldn‘t stop myself. Suddenly everyone was yelling because I made it! I got to

the very top! I was so proud of myself and my team. Without my team I wouldn‘t have conquered my biggest fear.

Hayley

Camp Mornington

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Crate Climbing I hear the crates falling next to me again and shiver in fear of falling off the crates I stand on. The booming is deafening but I have

so far to go and touch the roof to help my team win. There goes the bean bag up, up and down. Come on try again we need

these points, wow don‘t fall, don‘t fall, yes I didn‘t fall. I grab the rope for dear life and throw the bean bag to the far hoop, but I

miss. My stomach‘s churning as my team knock over the crates on which I stand and then I‘m flying but I‘m falling at the same

time as I fall to the ground slowly. Finally I touch the ground. Relief floods over me as I unclip my harness from the line and try to

steady myself so I can walk away.

Isabel

Raft Building

Looking down at the still water, the lake sparkling in the sun. The excitement of building the rafts was noticeable as we walked

down the hill. Barrels and ropes laying on the dusty ground ready to be made into rafts. The splash of the water as others fell in.

Everybody shouting at each other as they made their way to the other side of the lake. The scratchy rope between my fingers

irritated me as we attempted to sail across the lake. The squishy sand beneath are feet felt weird as we fell off the raft. The pain

of pulling yourself up onto the raft as it was sailing out into the lake. After sailing out we were wet and feeling very tired.

Kaya

Camp Mornington

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P&C News

1. Labour Day Dress Up tomorrow, Friday 10th March. Gold coin donation.

2. NEXT meeting AGM Tuesday 28th March, 7pm in staffroom (come to the front office.) All positions vacant and

we are looking for new members and committee volunteers.

3. Save the date Friday 31st March, School Disco, 5-6.30 Kindy to Year 2, 7-9pm Year 3 to Year 6.

4. Easter raffle— raffle made from chocolates donated to school from parents. Looking for donations of

chocolate/eggs/Easter related items. Please drop donation to the canteen by Tues 4th Apr

Drawn Thursday 6th April, return tickets by Tuesday 4th April

Raffle tickets coming home soon with the eldest child.

5. Uniform shop open Monday 3.10-3.30pm after school and Friday 8.15—8.45am before school.

6. Parent help required in the canteen. Please phone Yvonne if you can help 0447 793 355

7. We are now on facebook—South Bunbury Primary School P&C Association https://www.facebook.com/

southbunburyprimaryschoolpandc?fref=ts This page has been created to keep our school community informed

about upcoming events and other information for both SBPS and SBESC.

8. Save the date Friday 9th June, Fun Run. More info closer to the event.

3rd March 2017 Honour Certificate Winners

Rm 1, Year 3/4—Ms Kingdon/Ms Kavanagh Emily and Lucah Room 13, Year 1/2 — Mrs

Wilkosz/Mrs Lincoln

Crispin and Nami

Rm 2, Year 6– Mrs Goodman/Ms Regali Hayley and Charlie Rm 14 Year 1—Mrs Turner Colin and Dion

Rm 3, Years 6 – Mrs Duncan Rosie and GJ RM 15, Year 1—Miss Scott Xavier and Makaira

Rm 4, Year 5—Mrs Maskew Isla and Jaxon ESC Rm 1—Miss Cutts Mikka

Rm 5—Mr Raven ESC Rm 2 & 3 Ms Martin/Ms

Kongras

Rowan

Rm 6, Year 4—Mr Allen Chloe and Nate ESC Rm 4—Ms Smalpage Xavier

Room 7, Year 2/3—Mrs Merritt/Mrs Ruane Joey and Alyssa ESC Rm 7 — Mrs Mildred Bella

Room 8, Year 3—Ms MacDonald/Mrs

Westwood

Sienna and Toby ESC Rm 10— Ms Barns Kiara

Room 12—Miss Thomson Mya ESC Rm 11—Mrs Bilston Riley

Cows face north or south to graze. They do this all over the world.

Did you know?

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Community News

Click on the following link to register to join Bunbury’s Hookin2Hockey program which will commence on the 11th of March at 9am.

http://hookin2hockey.com.au/program-finder/?search-value=6230

The new packs are fantastic - check them out at http://hookin2hockey.com.au/participant-packs/

Any questions please email development@bunburyhockey.org.au

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7 13 Mar

Factions swimming carnival 12.30-

2.30pm

14 15 16

Interschool Swim-

ming Carnival

17

8 20 Mar

Harmony Day Kindy Yellow – afternoon

tea 2.10pm

21

Harmony Day Kindy Green – afternoon

tea 2.10pm

22

23

24

Assembly Rm 3 Yr 6

Cricket tournament Selected students

9.30-1.30

9 27 Mar

28

7pm P&C AGM

29

30

Newsletter

31

Easter Disco

5-6.30pm Kindy – Yr 2

7-9pm Yr3 – Yr 6

10

3 April 4

Easter raffle tickets

due back

5 6

Easter raffle drawn

7

Assembly Rm 4 Yr 5

2.30pm ANZAC Ser-

vice

Last Day Term 1

H 10 April

11 12 13 14

Good Friday

Term 1 Planner Week 7 to Week 10