K/1H Chayse H-B Astarah S Shani F Sara I K/1P Cooper F Kaya M

Weekly Awards—Congratulations to the following students who will receive
class weekly awards at Friday’s assembly tomorrow at 10.00am. Parents are
invited and most welcome to attend.
The host this week will be K1/P– Mrs Patterson’s class.
KLA
Award
Merit
Award
Improvement
Award
Citizenship
Award
K/1H Chayse H-B
Astarah S
Shani F
Sara I
K/1P Cooper F
Kaya M
Bella B
Adam P
Yr 1/2K Kiana H-B
Ayla B
Axel C
Leela S
Yr 3/4C Karlin O
Nakeita B
Davide I
Angus G
Remy L-C
Astrid T
Akasha H
Louise P
Beau S
Inca M
Kyle B
Rico L
Yr 3/4M Kahlee M-W Ze L
Yr 4/5T Cody F
Yr 5/6M Honey L
Front Page News by Yr 3/4C
Welcome to our 3/4C newsletter.
The year has started very well with a strong focus in class of establishing expectations of work standard and school behaviours. We have begun a very interesting COG’s unit ‘Our Local Environment” where children have been exploring
and researching interesting things about both the built and the local environment. I hope you enjoy reading the student’s writing about why they love living
here in Brunswick Heads and the aerial perspective drawings that we did in oil
pastel of our main waterways. If you look closely you will find the North and
South Wall, Torakina, the road and foot bridges and the shops/houses around
our beautiful township. (They look so much better on the website where you
can see them in colour). The class did a wonderful job of these pictures and we
are very proud to be member of both the school and local community.
Miss Clowes 3/4C
Our Local Environment.
For years our local environment has been used for many things. Brunswick
Heads Public school T.L.C. was the first ever building made of brick, it was also
a prison where the policeman kept their prisoners until they could go to Lismore or Mullumbimby.
Right now the beaches and trees are beautiful, every now and then you might
see a dolphin or a whale in the ocean.
The park is one of the many places to see people. If you’re a person who likes
birds you will love Brunswick because there are so many beautiful birds. I hope
you like my information. Alisha B
In Brunswick Heads we like to support each other, we are a very close community. Lots of people just talk to all different people and then we make lots of
friends.
Brunswick is a very lovely community to live in ir to live close to. The best thing
is to visit our beautiful town.
In our community we love to play around and we like to play and meet new
people. In our town we have lots of trees and lots of beautiful beaches . Our
school is just 2 minutes away from the beach. I think our local community is
the best in Australia , maybe even the world. And
if you disagree yours probably is the same
amount of being the best and you must love it a
lot. Shelayne T
To see the students work in glorious colour, plus
more photos visit our website.
Principal’s Comment
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Out With The Old …
Last night we bid adieu to our outgoing P & C. I’d
just like to say what a fabulous job they have done
over the past 12 months. Much more than a bunch
of fund raisers your P & C have provided invaluable
insights into the feelings of your community.
Insights that have helped us shape the direction you
would like your school to take.
Having said that - to be able raise enough money,
with your help, to provide Smart Boards for all but
one of our classrooms is an amazing achievement.
From the great job Katrina did pulling together our
most successful ‘Fairtastic’, add in Lyn and her band
of canteen workers, throw in the pub raffles, the
market stalls and so much more with too many
helpers to name for risk of leaving someone out.
We, the staff, are forever grateful.
To Trish and her hardy committee we offer our
heartiest congratulations on a job well done.
… and In With The New.
Also last night we elected your new P & C
Committee. With a mix of some wisdom born of
experience and some exuberance from those
stepping up for the first time there is an air of
confidence and expectation as we welcome in your
new committee.
The Arts
We have a couple of things beginning to happen in
this all important form of expression and
performance.
 Our school choir practise is in full swing with
Mrs Cook every Wednesday.
 On Thursdays we have several students from
our senior classes representing us in a
Brunswick Valley choir.
 Years 5 and 6 had an opportunity to attend the
Byron Film Festival today.
Sports Report
 This week we’ve had Erez and Natasha head
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down to Coffs to compete in the North Coast
Swimming Championships.
Several of our boys headed off to try out for
the
District AFL team today.
Notes have gone out for nominations from our
senior students to try out for District teams in
Rugby League, Soccer, Hockey and Netball.
We’ve begun organising school teams for
upcoming softball and rugby 7’s competitions
and we also have the Group 18 All-school
rugby league carnival coming up in a couple of
weeks.
Off to Broken Hill
I’ll be away next week on a push bike ride from
Nuriootpa to Broken Hill – just over 550km.
Hopefully I’ll survive the rigours of sitting on that
small seat and pedalling for 7 days and be back on
the coast in time for a North Coast Principal’s
meeting in Coffs Harbour.
I’ll be back on deck from Wednesday (20 th). Until
then Ms Currie will be steering the ship.
Have a great week.
Mick
2013 Student Representative Council
Congratulations to all our 2013 Student Representative Council members who were inducted at
last weeks assembly. They will represent their peers at regular SRC meetings facilitated by
Robyn Venn at school.
K/1P—Ethan A & Jemimah J
1/2C—Brigette B & Savannah M
3/4C—Jaya M & Nakeita B
3/4M—Jasmine J & Angela W-C
4/5T—Erez L & Miah F
5/6M—Eddie R & Erika S
Indigenous—Kyle B
Captains—Chloe J & Luke W
Vice-Captains—Alanna F & Jordan E
Bravehearts will be at Brunswick Heads Public School tomorrow Friday 8th March from 9.00 to
present a very interactive program for our Kindergarten to Year 4 students lasting just over 1/2
and hour. Parents are most welcome to come along. All costs are being paid by the Rotary Club.
(NEW INFO) Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Program—MHS
Mullumbimby High School has quite an extensive program planned to assist our students in their
transition to high school 2014.
TOMORROW Friday 8th March 2013 – 12.00noon
A visit to BHPS by Ian Graham (MHS Principal), Cassandra Morrison (Deputy Principal) and 2014
Yr 7 Advisor Eddie Buckingham.
Parents are also welcome to attend this introductory session.
NEXT Tuesday 12th March 2013 – 7.00pm
Community Information Evening at Mullumbimby High School in the hall. Flyers will be going
home tomorrow regarding this event.
Wednesday 20th March, 10th April, 15th May and 29th May 2013 – 1.00 to 3.00pm (YEAR 6 ONLY)
Afternoon classes at Mullumbimby High School across a range of high interest curriculum
subjects. Students will arrive at MHS at 1.10pm to start 80 minute lessons at 1.30pm. Students
would leave at 3.00pm catching buses from MHS to home.
Tuesday 26th March 2013 – 10.05 to 11.05am (YEARS 5 & 6)
MHS has invited our students to attend a multi-media presentation titled “M.A.D. For Life” as
part of their Transition to Secondary School .
We have booked buses for the Yr 6 afternoon classes to get to Mullumbimby High School and for
the “MAD for Life” performance both ways. The cost per student will be $20.00 for Yr 6 students
for all events and $6.00 for Yr 5 students for “M.A.D. for Life”. Please ensure your child has
returned the note with associated costs by: MONDAY 18TH MARCH 2013.
Brunswick Valley Winter Trials
Notes have gone home to students who will be competing in the BV Winter Trials which are
composed of the following:
Netball—Mullumbimby Netball Courts
Soccer (girls & boys) – shin pads compulsory—Bangalow Schultz Oval
Rugby League (opens) - Mullumbimby RL Grounds
Rugby League (elevens) - Mullumbimby RL Grounds
Hockey—Mullumbimby
We will be sharing a bus with Ocean Shores Public School in an effort to keep the cost down and
will leave promptly at 9.00am. All students should bring their own drink bottle, recess, lunch and
sun protection.
A Brunswick Valley team will be selected from these trials to participate at the Far North Coast
Winter Trials to be held at various grounds on Wednesday 27th March 2013. This competition will
be by private transport arranged by parent/carer. Please make sure your child is available for this
should they be selected on Friday.
Please complete the permission note and return with the $17.00 cost to the office by
Wednesday 13th March 2013. We will not accept notes on the day, there will be no time to
process them.
Book Club
Scholastic Issue 2 book club pamphlets have been handed out. All orders are due back at school NO
later than Friday 15th March. If they come in to the office after this date we can process them with
the next issue, but the product you want may be out of circulation.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday 8th -
Saturday 9th Sunday 10th 10th & 11th Tuesday 12th Friday 15th Monday 18th Wednesday 20th Friday 22nd Saturday 24th -
Tuesday 26th Wednesday 27th Friday 29th Saturday 30th -
Family Resources
We have been give quite a bit of information about websites and support for families
which we would like to pass along:
The FNC family referral service provides a voluntary referral service for families, young
people and children. It is funded by NSW Health and will help identify the most
important needs and connect families with the best service for them. Phone number is
1300 338 774 or 6623 2780 or email: support@familiesnorth.org.au.
www. schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au has all sorts of information, hints and tips to assist you in
helping your child at school. This information ranges from lunch recipes to homework
and school jargon busters www.familylawmattersaustralia.com.au will give you
information on separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlement
and child support.
Monday 1st 2nd & 3rd Thursday 4th Wednesday 10th Friday 12th Monday 29th Tuesday 30th Wednesday 8th Friday 10th 13th to 17th—
Wednesday 15th Tuesday 21st Friday 24th -
March 2013
Braveheart performance for Kindergarten to Year 4 students in the hall.
Y6 to Y7 transition—MHS staff visit our
Yr 6 at BHPS 11.45—Parents welcome
Movie Night in the School Hall
Raffle ticket selling at the Bruns Pub
2pm
NC Boys Cricket Trials at Sawtell
MHS—Community Information Evening
in the MHS Hall at 7.00pm
Brunswick Valley Winter Trials (Netball,
Rugby League, Soccer)
Yr 6—Kids Connections
Yr 5&6 to MHS classes 1.00 to 3.00pm
Ride 2 School Day
Blow Your Nose lessons for K & Yr 1
Kites & Bikes Fruit Salad Stall
Raffle ticket selling at the Bruns Pub
2pm
Rugby League Gala Day
Mad for Life at MHS—Yrs 5 & 6
FNC Winter Trials
PUBLIC HOLIDAY—GOOD FRIDAY
Easter Bruns Market BBQ stall
April 2013
PUBLIC HOLIDAY—EASTER MONDAY
State Swimming Carnival
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Yr 5&6 to MHS classes 1.00 to 3.00pm
Last Day of Term 1
First Day of Term 2—
STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
First Day of Term 2 for all students
May 2013
BH Firemen visit Kinder to Year 2 students
GRIP Leadership Conference
NAPLAN
Yr 5&6 to MHS classes 1.00 to 3.00pm
ICAS Computer Skills
Brunswick Valley Cross Country
International Competitions & Assessments for Schools Note—Entries close Friday 5th April 2013
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 21.5.13—Computer Skills - $8.00
 5.6.13—Science - $8.00
 17.6.13—Writing - $17.00
 18.6.13—Spelling - $11.00
 31.7.13—English—$8.00
 13.8.13—Maths—$8.00
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