Byron Bay Public School

Byron Bay Public School
Newsletter
17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481
Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Principal: Geoff Spargo
Deputy Principal: Cheryl Booker
Wednesday 11 March 2015
P&C AGM Thursday 19 March
On Thursday 19 March the P&C will hold its Annual General Meeting. Over my last 7 years
working as Principal of Byron Bay Public School I have had the satisfaction of working with a
fantastic group of supportive parents who belong to our P&C Association. New members are
welcome to become active members of the P&C and continue the good work.
Term 1 - Week 7
What's Coming Up!
2015
Term 1 - Week 7
Wednesday, 11 March
* Yr 6 @ BBHS - 12.45-3.00pm
Positions on the P&C include:
Thursday, 12 March
President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer (Canteen), Fundraising
* BBHS Yr 7 2016 Information Night Event Organiser, Grounds and Property Officer, Publicity Officer.
5.30-7.30pm
* BVPSSA Winter Trials
The P&C have four subcommittees. The subcommittees manage the P&C’s business and
* P&C Meeting @ 6.30pm
report back to the P&C. These committees cover the canteen; uniform shop; finance; grounds
Friday, 13 March
and properties and the School’s Band Program.
* Band Raffles @ Services Club
* Excursion to Tip
Art Show
2015 is the year for our Art Show. An event management team will be established and our first * FNCPSSA AFL Trials
meeting is at the Suffolk Park Hotel on Thursday 26 March at 6pm. Bring your ideas along to
Week 8
share.
Tuesday, 17 March
* Stage 3 Author Visit 10-11.15am
Rugby 7’s Team
Two teams participated in the Australian Rugby 7’s Carnival at Brunswick Heads on Tuesday. Wednesday, 18 March
* Yr 5 BBHS - 12.45-3pm Science lessons
Both teams represented the school with distinction. The Number 1 team was successful and
will represent the district at the Regional finals in Lismore on 23 Aril.
PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE “Make a Payment”
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent teacher interviews will be held in the last two weeks of Term. (23 March to 2 April). This
PAYMENTS NOW DUE
is an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s class teacher to discuss their child’s progress
Book Packs - $50
and plans for 2015. Parents will receive a letter that will outline the new method to book an
interview time; alternatively parents may book by ringing the office.
School Contribution - $75
Stages 2 & 3 - Surf Survival - $11
Developing resilience
We often hear complaints of "That's not fair!" from our kids when things don't go their way.
Year 4 - Midginbil Deposit - $100
Teachers talk about how you can help your child develop the skills to bounce back from
Year 6 - Canberra Deposit - $100
everyday disappointments. Find out more:
http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/developing-resilience-in-your-child
Geoff Spargo
Principal
Author Visit
A big thank you to local author Samantha Turnbull who has visited the school on the last two
Tuesdays to speak with children in Years 3 and 4. Sam has just written a series of books ‘The
Anti-Princess Club’. The children have an order form, or books can be purchased at local
bookstores.
Ruth Kell
Teacher/Librarian
School Donations: Building A Better Foundation
The school has established two tax deductible funds to enable parents, relatives and friends the opportunity to make donations.
The Building Fund has provided financial support to complete our school hall renovations, install reverse cycle air-conditioning units in every
classroom and construct classroom computer centres. During the next three years, the Building Fund will be used to improve playground facilities.
The Library Fund has provided reading materials for guided reading, home reading and the Reading Eggs technology program.
This fund will continue to expand reading resources and technology for literacy learning.
You can visit our website to download and complete a donor card. Your support is sincerely appreciated.
Member of the Lighthouse Valley of Schools
Byron Bay Public School stands proudly on the traditional land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Term 1 - Week 7
Social Skills
Weekly Achievement Awards - Term 1 Week 5
During the first few weeks of term every class has been looking at our
three school expectations: Being RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE and
FAIR. All students have been talking about how this looks in their
classrooms and at our school.
We are now looking at ‘Playing Safely’. This social skills looks at
fairness when playing games and including others. It also discusses
exclusion vs inclusion. Students will be involved in role playing
activities to encourage appropriate behaviour regarding joining in and
including others. Students will also talk about expectations about where
to play safely in the playground, including walking on cement areas,
playing safely under the trees and playing sensibly in the passive play
area.
ICAS-International Competitions and Assessments for
Schools
ICAS is an annual skills development assessment program in Key
Learning Areas (KLAs) for students in Years 2-12. Each test provides a
continuous, independent and comprehensive record of a student’s
performance, and maps their development over the full period of
primary and secondary schooling.
ICAS enables students at all levels of ability to participate, as it
contains questions designed to specifically explore both higher
and lower levels of achievement. Achievement certificates are
awarded to all students while medals are awarded to the top
students in each subject, in each school year across each state.
Previous ICAS assessments will be given out in a pack to all
students who return their slip along with payment, so that children
can practise at home.
ICAS Assessment
Years
Date
Cost
Digital Technologies
3-6
Tuesday 19 May
$8.80
Science
2-6
Wednesday 3 June
$8.80
Writing
3-6
Monday 15 June
$18.70
Spelling
3-6
Tuesday 16 June
$12.10
English
2-6
Tuesday 28 July
$8.80
Mathematics
2-6
Tuesday 11 August
$8.80
Please contact the school if your child does not take a payment
slip home and would like to participate. All entries and money must
be back at school by Monday 23rd March, 2015 (Week 9).
Thank you,
Kelly Huxtable
Year 1 Teacher & ICAS Coordinator
Representative Swimming
Well done to all the students who competed at the North Coast PSSA
Swimming Championships in Lismore last week. Congratulations to
Jonah Caoyonan, Diesel Drury, Seth Carter, Tex Hembrow, Alby Kay,
Jack Wilson, Rufus Scott & Milos Safranek who will now head to
Homebush in two weeks for the PSSA State Swimming
Championships. Good luck boys.
BBHS Year 7 2016 Information Evening
There is an information evening open to parents and Year 6 children on 12 March. It will begin at 5.30 in the
hall and will provide an opportunity for all to have a look at the school, meet some of the
teachers and talk about the subjects on offer at Byron Bay High School.
BBPS No Lunch Policy
Any student without lunch will be sent to the office, this includes forgotten Flexischool
orders. The school will ensure that your child will not go hungry by providing a basic
sandwich or a suitable dietary item. Filtered water is available at the bubblers. Snacks
will not be provided. Flexischool Orders - If you are having trouble placing an order
online, please contact Flexischools directly on 1300 361 769.
SRC Fundraiser – ‘THE ODD SOCK FUN RUN’
The SRC are once again organising the Odd Sock Fun Run which will be held in
conjunction with the Cross Country on Thursday, 23 April. Next week all students will
receive their sponsorship forms and introductory letter explaining how the fundraiser
works. Students will have plenty of time during the holidays to collect sponsors to
support this worthy event.
This year the SRC has decided to put all of the money raised towards purchasing
computers and maintaining the existing system. The class in each stage which raises the
most money for Technology will be rewarded with a pizza lunch. Only students who
participate will be included. The SRC looks forward to our school community fully
supporting this wonderful fundraiser.
Wednesday 11 March 2015
Term 1 - Week 7
P&C Place
AGM Change of Date
The AGM has been rescheduled to Thursday, 19 March at 6.00pm
due to a date clash with the BBHS Year 7 Information Night. We
hope to see many parents there.
All parents are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to 66856557 or
email [email protected]. to confirm your attendance.
Parent/Teacher interviews will be held during Weeks 9 and 10 of
Term 1. You can now book interviews at times that suit YOUR
FAMILY BEST. Look out for a note coming home this week with
instructions how to book online. For parents that don’t have
access to the internet alternate arrangements will be detailed in
the information letter coming home.
Citizenship Awards for February
Early Stage 1
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Lorna O’Donnell
Roka Stewart
Eva Avice
Jordan Alexander
KS
2S
4P
5L
These students will be presented with their book awards at K-6
Assembly on Monday 16 March by Mr Michael Gudgeon from Ray
White Real Estate, Byron Bay.
Library News
Book covering will take place on Friday, 20 March from 8.30-11am in
the Library. New helpers very welcome.
Band News
The Senior Band, Bunyip Band and String Ensemble have all had a
good start to the year, with students being enthusiastic and
focussed. All students who are in the Instrumental Program must
attend either band on a Thursday morning or String Ensemble on a
Friday morning.
Times are as follows:
Senior Band: Arrive at 8am to set up for an 8.15am start Thursday
Bunyip Band: Arrive ready to start by 9am Thursday
String Ensemble: Arrive ready to start by 8.30am Friday
Students are reminded to bring their folder to Band/Ensemble and
lessons each week. For members of the Senior Band, please mark
in your calendars the Lighthouse Valley Learning Community
Concert which will be held at the High School on the evening of
Friday 31 July. ALL Senior Band Members will be required to be
there. Our band will be the opening performance. The other
important date for all the Bands and Ensembles is Wednesday night
24 June when our school Showcase will be held.
For Sale - Yamaha Flute 100 - $250. Contact the school office on
6685 6557.
Stage 3 Surf Awareness Fun
Stage 3 students learning how to be
safe in the surf.
Weekly Achievement Awards
Term 1 Week 6
These awards will be presented at Assembly, Monday 16 March
Matilda Walker
Neo Fryer
KG
KM
Sol Reya Ible
Kyte Crawford
3S
3W
Avalon Roberts
Zepher Penhaligon Breeze
KR
KS
Jonah Caoyonan
Beau Chaseling
4E
4K
Taj O’Connor
1H
Leilani Haguel
4P
Bowie Crawford
Marley Argent
Eana Tokunaga
1M
1R
1S
Jordan O'Connor
Harley Kent
Taj Benjamin
4W
5L
5M
Alani Field
Molly Matkevich
Pedro Murray
Jonty Hughes
2CS
2K
2S
2V
Emma Giddy
Grace Dufty
Sophie Paskin
Joe Knott
5R
6H
6P
6W
Woonona Banfield
3P
Technology
Bunyip Band
Jordan Black
Maya Davies
1S
4W
Senior Band
Scout Robinson-Gale
6W
Term 1 - Week 8 Canteen Roster
Mon 16 Mar - Amanda Fox, David Digwood
Tue 17 Mar - Sue Davies, Shannon Baynes
Wed 18 Mar - Amanda Starfield, Kellie Hughes
Thu 19 Mar - Shirley Graham, Melissa Bautista
Fri 20 Mar - Jane Stanton-Gillan, Honor O'Harae
Homemade Pasta Special - Thursday 19 March
Choose between Bolognaise or Napolitana (Vegetarian) Penne
Pasta for $4.50.
Limited number available so place your order online at
www.flexischools.com.au to avoid missing out.
If you are able to assist us please contact Mandy in the
canteen or email [email protected].
Community Notices
Suffolk Park FC (Soccer) is seeking boys and girls wanting to
play soccer in 2015 and live close to Suffolk Park. Particularly kids
turning 8 and 11 in 2015. Training starts very soon. If interested
please call Benn on 0411 598 236 for more information.
St John’s Primary School, Mullumbimby will be holding their
annual Easter Fair on Friday, 27 March from 4.30 - 8.30pm. Rides,
jumping castle, entertainment and much more.
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Byron Bay English Language School
Would you like to help others learn our wonderful language?
Would extra income be nice?
BBELS is always looking for lovely local families to
host our international students
Contact for more information
[email protected] or 6680 8253
After School Hour at Yoflo!
For all students in their school uniform
Every Tuesday from 3-5pm
Only $2.50/100g
FROZEN YOGHURT - FRUIT
Self serve frozen yoghurt containing real yoghurt. Made
fresh each day, low in fat, high in probiotics topped with
fresh fruit, local muesli or a sweet treat - your choice!