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BELMONT NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL – TERM 1 WEEK 8 of 12

Term 2 Week 6 – 2020 2

Belmont North Public School - Newsletter

Cnr of Nikkin & Darling Streets, Belmont North NSW 2280

http://www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

T: (02) 4945 4861 F: (02) 4947 7851

Upcoming Events

Term 2

8th June Public Holiday – Queen’s

Birthday

12th June Band Fees Due

3rd July Last day for students

Term 3

21st July Students Return

Principal’s Report – Mr Shaun Dixon

Term 2 Week 6

Welcome Back!

It’s hard to believe we are at the half-way point in Term 2 already! We are very excited to welcome all students back to school for full-time face-to-face teaching. We have had a great resumption to full time learning at Belmont North PS. Classrooms have been filled with the wonderful sounds of learning and students have enjoyed reconnecting with their teachers and friends. While there are still some restrictions to our in-school activities, there is a feeling that we are slowly ‘getting back to normal’. Visiting the classrooms this week, I could see how keen our students are to be re-engaged in their learning and how much they were enjoying doing so. We are all looking forward to seeing what the rest of our term holds for getting right back into the swing of school.

Additional Support

Our school has been allocated extra staff for the remainder of this Term to assist teachers and students with the return to full-time face-to-face teaching and learning. We would like to welcome both Natasha Fearon and Alaine Kowalski who are with us two days per week for the rest of the Term. The extra staff allows for targeted intervention in literacy and numeracy across all classes which has been well received. We look forward to sharing positive data and learning stories with you about the amazing things happening across the school in coming weeks.



Principal’s Report Continued…..

Reports Semester 1

We wish to acknowledge and thank all of our parents and students for the amazing and supportive manner in which you have responded to the challenges associated with the COVID period and ongoing education.

Reflecting the unique nature of learning during this period the NSW Department of Education has determined that it is most appropriate for schools to provide parents and carers with a modified student report for Semester 1, 2020.

Our reports this Semester will focus on the learning that has taken place this year which includes individual student’s progress and achievement of the learning provided both at school and at home with guidance to move learning forward.

The A-E scale normally used will not be utilised this Semester. Student Attendance will be reported for the periods of schooling excluding the COVID Remote Learning time frame. Attendance relates to Term 1, Weeks 1-7 and Term 2, Weeks 5-10.

At this point in time the Department has determined that Parent Teacher conference are unable to go ahead in the usual face to face mode of operation. In response we will conduct Parent/Teacher phone conferences in Week 3 of Term 3.

If you have any concerns or require additional information please make contact with the school to arrange a discussion with your class teacher and/or the school executive.

Whole School Expectations Respect

Responsibility

Safety


In The Words of Our Students…………

Harry 3/4A

Did you like learning from home, and why?

Yes, I liked staying in my PJ’s all day and being able to have a sleep in before I started my school work every morning.

Who was your Teacher at home?

Mum

Who do you think is a better teacher, Mum or Mrs Abdilla?

I have never seen mum be a teacher before so I think Mrs Abdilla is better.

Did you participate in any zoom meetings, and what did you like about them?

Yes. They were fun and I got to talk to my friends.

What did you miss about school?

My friends and the teachers.

Mykka 5/6H


Yes, I liked that I could take my time doing the work without rushing.


Mum – Kind of. I worked independently.

Who do you think is a better teacher, Mum or Ms Hall?

Ms Hall as she is more experienced but my mum was an amazing teacher too.


Yes, I got to catch up with my friends and talk about my weekends.


My friends and being able to borrow books at the library.


Siana 1/2B


Yes. I liked how I got to use the computer and ipad to do my schoolwork.


Mum and Dad helped me a little bit but I did a lot by myself.

Who do you think is a better teacher, Mum, Dad or Mr Booth?

Definitely Mr Booth.


Yes. But in one my mum hit the wrong button and my computer turned off.


I missed my friends and seeing the teachers and playing in the school.

Owen 5/6H


Yes. I got to spend more time with my family.


I did my own learning.

Who do you think is a better teacher, Mum or Ms Hall?

Ms Hall.


Yes. I loved that I got to see all of my class.


Seeing and playing with my friends.


Reconciliation Week Students in 3/4G learnt about and celebrated National Reconciliation Week with Mrs Mandas last Friday.

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


SCHOOL NEWS

PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL OFFICE

We are unable to give change for $20 or $50 notes as we do not have a float.

Please pay the correct money enclosed in an envelope or snap lock bag with your child’s name, class and description .A secure online payment can be made by going to our school website at

www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

then select .

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Office Hours

The school office is open from 8:30am – 3:15pm

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Don’t forget to follow us on Skoolbag and Facebook: Belmont North Public School – NSW DEC for all important notifications.

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 8 IS:

Respect • Listen well and speak

politely. • Allow others to play and

learn. • Dress with pride. • Care for the school

environment.

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 9 IS:

Safety

• Be in the right place at the right time.

• Play and move sensibly around the school.

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

• Use equipment appropriately. -----------------------------------------

Year 7 2021 High School Expression of Interest Forms

Year 7 High school Forms were handed out to all year 6 students last Term. It is very important that these forms are returned ASAP to ensure a smooth enrolment into year 7 2020.

Book Club

Book club orders are due back to the school office by 19th June.

Band Fees Term 2

Term 2 Band fees and Instrument Loan Hire fees are

due by Friday 12th June.

School Assemblies cancelled until further notice.




P & C NEWS

P&C MEETING - The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th August. Time to be confirmed in the Library. Getting involved in your child's school can be a rewarding experience. There are many types of school activities and parents/caregivers are always welcome to participate.

Breakfast Club cancelled until further notice.

Canteen Opening Hours Term 2

The canteen will resume operations from Wednesday 10th June for ONLINE LUNCH ORDERS ONLY. NO CASH ORDERS.

The canteen will be open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays ONLY.

There will be a limited menu. Lunch Orders will need to be submitted by 8am the day the lunch order is required.

Lunch orders can be ordered at: http://myschoolconnect.com.au/belmontnthpsuniform

The canteen WILL NOT be open to students at lunch and recess to make purchases.

UNIFORM SHOP – The uniform shop is currently filling ONLINE ORDERS ONLY on a Monday and Wednesday morning. These orders need to be placed before 8am for your child to receive it on these days. The My School Connect App is aimed to make it easier for parents to purchase school uniforms online, via a simple and easy to use system from your desktop, mobile or tablet. Just create an account and your child’s school uniform can be delivered to their classroom to take home or to the school office for a parent to collect. Type the link and register today: http://myschoolconnect.com.au/belmontnthpsuniform


Parking Rules Around Our School

Dear Parents & Carers,

Lake Macquarie City Council would like to remind parents, carers and all road users to park safely when dropping their children off and picking them up at school.

Please be mindful of where you are parking when picking up your children and minimise any parking on nature strips where there is the potential to cause damage, especially due to the recent heavy rainfall. There has been recent damage in Nulkara Street which has been rectified by council.

Parents and carers should leave themselves plenty of time for the school drop-off to avoid rushing and inadvertently parking illegally. Parking or stopping on or near a pedestrian crossing, double parking or parking in a bus zone put children’s lives at unnecessary risk and attracts hefty fines.

Parking signs around schools are designed to protect children and it is timely that we remind parents to obey these parking signs when dropping off and picking up children from school.

Parking restrictions near schools that provide a safer environment for children include:

'No Stopping’ zones - you must not stop your vehicle at any point on the road or kerb, unless there is a medical or other emergency;

No Parking’ zones - you must not leave your vehicle parked or unattended. You may stop in a No Parking zone for a maximum of two minutes to immediately pick up or set down your child and drive off as soon as possible;

‘Bus Zone’ – you are not allowed to stop your vehicle in this area;◦Pedestrian and children’s crossings – you must not stop within 20m before and 10m after a children’s crossing or pedestrian crossing; and Council officers are patrolling local schools and issuing fines for breaches and offences to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all school students, particularly younger children.

‘School Zone’ Drivers are also reminded to slow down in the police-patrolled 40km/h school zones. A school zone is the area around a school with a speed limit of 40 km/h. Between the 'SCHOOL ZONE' and 'END SCHOOL ZONE' signs you must obey the school zone speed limit.


The number FOUR is the only number with the same amount of letters. The Number FOUR has 4 Letters.


My School Connect can be used for Uniform Shop purchases and online ordering for the Canteen.

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