Newsletter 6th June 2014 - Bull Creek Primary School

BULL CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hardy Street, Bull Creek WA 6149
Tel : 9332 3244 : Fax : 9310 7578 : Email : bullcreek.ps@education.wa.edu.au
Web Address : www.bullcreekps.wa.edu.au
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Newsletter No: 8
Friday, 6th June 2014
BANKSIA 5 NEWS!
This term the students in B5 have been studying a number of interesting topics. In Society and
Environment we have been researching China. As a part of our studies we
were required to produce a PowerPoint that consisted primarily of our own
work. We worked in groups of four and sourced our material from the
computer, personal experience, friends and family. We had to answer a
number of questions some of which were: How does today’s life in
Western Australia compare to that of Ancient China? How were women
and children treated in Ancient China? What festivals were celebrated in
Ancient China and are any of them still observed today? After a lot of
hard work and editing we presented our PowerPoint to the rest of the class.
Clement’s group presented their work in both English and Mandarin.
In science we have been looking at the topic Energy and Change. In Term 1 we looked at
earthquakes. It was particularly interesting to learn about how the tectonic plates move
and the destruction this can cause. We researched some of the biggest and most
destructive earthquakes around the world, discovering one was even big enough to blow
the Indonesian island of Krakatoa to pieces. This term we have continued the theme of
Energy and Change studying electricity. We have investigated circuits and how they
work.
In health we looked at Bullying and the role of different people in the process of bullying. We wrote a
short scenario on a person being bullied, took photos of us acting out the scenario and then produced a
story board using the script and photographs. These are on display in the classroom if you would like to
come and see them.
B5 is excited to showcase their hard work to parents and other students!
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From the Principal’s Desk
Netball Court Upgrade
In the last newsletter I thanked Ryan Lance for modifying the netball posts for us. On
Sunday that same netball court was re-marked by a professional line marking company what a difference some paint makes! Good luck to our Netballers for their games this
term.
P & C Quiz Night
Since our last newsletter we have had our Quiz Night which was a wonderful
“fun event”. Tara Snell, our P & C President and her group of organisers did an
amazing job organising the whole event and securing so many generous
sponsors - the prizes were fantastic. A big “Thank You” to our sponsors. Many
families and friends of the school organised tables and had a great time.
Mr Jim Boyes did a very entertaining job of Quiz Master - thank you for your
great energy on the night.
The profits made on the evening go to a very good cause - in fact, I cannot think of a better cause - the
girls and boys of Bull Creek Primary School! Our P & C each year and over many years have
contributed between $20 000 and $30 000 per year to the school. We are a very well equipped primary
school and it is functions like our Quiz Night and other events that have both financial and social
benefits for the entire school community.
B5 Assembly
Well done to B5 for their very entertaining item at last Friday’s
assembly. There were several speaking and acting parts and the
children really relished the opportunity to perform their roles.
There were so many funny “one liners” that it was difficult to
catch them all. To the teachers - Mrs Simon, Mrs Walshe and
Miss Newman (from Notre Dame University) -thank you and well
done!
Rapunzel
Last Friday the New Zealand Playhouse performed the Brothers Grimm classic, Rapunzel, for the
students. It was a three person troupe who with their very quick “costume changes” took on the role of
several characters. It was a very dynamic show enjoyed very much by the children.
Tim Cremin
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Oh What a Night
Congratulations to Tara, La La and everyone else that was involved in the Quiz Night.
It was a fantastic night and the teachers on the Mouseketeers Table thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. Of course it was topped off by our well deserved win!!!
Because the students and staff of Bull Creek benefit from all of the fund raising the P&C undertakes we decided
to donate our prize to the second placed table.
Thank you for a wonderful night.
Sue Martin
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART!
Would you like to get a mystery prize?
All you have to do is jump online and start fundraising for Jump Rope for Heart.
When you are one of the first 25 kids at your school who raise $30 or more online, you will get a mystery prize! This might
be a soccer ball, portable speakers, kite, pogo stick, a hockey goal set or even a pair of moon boots! Wow!
So jump online and ask your friends and family to sponsor you today! Happy skipping.
Tanja Colgan
Junior Choir Perform at SingFest
Last Friday our Junior Choir had their very first public performance at the South Metropolitan SingFest. We joined five other
local schools for a morning of singing and fun.
Together we sang four community songs and each school presented an item.
Our choir sang the Bobby Day hit, “Rockin' Robin”.
It was fantastic to see a lot of families and friends there to support our Junior
Choir.
I’d like to thank Mrs Meyer, Miss Di Fonzo, Mrs Martin and Miss Mifsud for
supervising the students on the bus and during the performance. Plus an extra
special thanks to Mrs Meyer for putting together the Rocking Robin costume
for Anna who introduced our item.
It was great to see everyone in the Junior Choir so enthusiastically involved on
the day. They sang really well and represented Bull Creek Primary in a most
professional manner.
Mr Marshall
Music Specialist
LANGUAGE PERFECT
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Language Perfect World Championship. You put our school in 6th position
in WA for German. I am very proud of you all. Wunderbar!
Special congrats to our award winners! Ausgezeichnet!
Gold Awards :
Arthur B6; Anushka B6; Himasha S6
Silver Awards :
Noah B6; Emelia B6; Dylan B6; Ruby B5; Pravin S5
Bronze Awards :
Joshua S5; Lena B6; Kilani S6; Reilly S5; Katie B4; Harshdeep B6
Credit Awards :
Sofia B6; Riley S5; Evan S5; David S5; Brandon S5; Giselle B5; Vidura B4
Certificates should arrive at our school by 31 July. The LP team is working on this non-stop for the next fortnight and will be
sending all the certificates away as soon as they can. With over 30,000 certificates earned this year, it's a big job.
Tanja Colgan
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MON 9 JUN
TUE 10 JUN
WED 11 JUN
THU 12 JUN
Year 6/7 Games
Staff Meeting
3.15-4.45pm
MON 16 JUN
TUE 17 JUN
WED 18 JUN
THU 19 JUN
FRI 13 JUN
Assembly - W1
Eagles Cup at
BCPS & Trevor
Gribble Reserve
FRI 20 JUN
Newsletter
P & C NEWSFLASH
Thank you to all the
families who donated items
for the Easter Raffle and
thank you to those who
purchased tickets.
The P & C raised almost
$2000. Congratulations to
all the winners!
CHAMPION PLUMBING & GAS
Your reliable plumber for all your Gas, Reticulation & Plumbing
needs.
Give John a call on Mob 0412 089 997
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BULL CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Thanks LJ Hooker Leeming,
Leeming Forum Shopping Centre
Farrington Road, Leeming
Tel: 9332 4000
For their sponsorship
of 4 Paper Recycling Bins!
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