28 Newsletter Term 3 Week 1 2016 Week 31

BIDDABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Thursday 21 July 2016
Microfibre Jacket
Senior Shirt
Junior Shirt
Dear Parents
Week 1 Term 3
Issue
 Principal’s Message
 Education Week
 Principal’s Reading
Challenge
 Mathletics
 Banking Awards
 Plover Awards
 Newsletter
Item 1B & 2MC
 Dance Groups
 Sport News
Save the Date
 Environmental Care
Group
 Canteen Roster
 School Diary
 School Fete Info
 Advertisements
It is great to be back for a new term. We have lots of exciting things planned which I’m sure will
make the term go quickly. I have heard lots of interesting reports describing the vast range of
activities that students, staff and parents managed to fit into 2 weeks of the holidays.
Uniform Changes
Senior boys- new style shirt (pictured) and either green microfibre shorts or grey shorts
Senior girls-new style shirt (pictured) skirt and green microfibre shorts
Junior boys- new style shirt (pictured) and either green microfibre shorts or grey shorts
Junior girls- new style shirt (pictured) tunic and either green box pleat shorts or grey box pleat shorts
We have had a very positive parent response to the changes that have been recommended for our
school uniform. The changes will make the process of ordering and supplying uniforms, in a timely
manner, easier for our small dedicated group of volunteers who run our uniform shop.
The main reason for the change is due to the difficulties that have occurred with some of the
suppliers, particularly with the grey polo shirts. Orders have been coming back partially filled,
incorrectly filled and usually not in a workable timeframe.
As you would understand, this increases the workload for all involved and also means that they are
dealing with the one order a number of times. Our aim, through the changes, is to streamline the
whole process.
If you wish to have a look at some samples of the new products, they are in the foyer. You will find
the link on the Biddabah PS website which will allow you to have a say in the changes. We need to
move on this so that our orders for 2017 can be placed by mid-August. If you are having trouble
going online, there will be a laptop in the foyer for your use and the office staff are more than happy
to help you get to the site. You will also find a link attached to Skoolbag.
PHONE: 4954 6058 FAX: 4956 6780 EMAIL: biddabah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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Staffing
Mr Mason will remain on leave. Ms Minett will continue as
Relieving Principal. Ms Hones will continue in her role as
Assistant Principal Stage 2. Miss Quinn has replaced Miss
Daly on 4M. Miss Daly was successful in achieving a
permanent teaching positon at the end of last term at
another school.
We have several student teachers in the school this term as
well. Miss Louisa Patel KB & Miss Abby Willoughby 5W will
be here for all of Term3. Miss Welsh 6D will be here for
weeks 2 -6 & Mrs Lynch 2L for weeks 1-5 of Term 3. Miss
Costello 2MC completes her teacher training on Friday 22nd
July.
Ms Minett
Parent Workshop
Please book in for our Parent Workshop on Tuesday 2nd
August from 4pm-5:30pm on “Resilience and Your Child”.
Afternoon tea will be provided from 3:30pm.
Education Week
You are invited to help us celebrate Education Week on
Tuesday 2nd August 2016. Classrooms will be open from
11:40 am – 12:10. Following this, you will then go with your
child to their peer support room. Peer support leaders will
then take their peer support group through a lesson on
resilience. Once this is completed, parents are asked to
leave and students will return to their classrooms in
preparation for a special lunch of pizza. Pizza order forms
will come home today. As this is a normal school day
students are expected to remain at school until 3pm.
The theme for Education Week is shared stories, better
learning and stronger communities.
Child Resilience Skills:
1. Social Competence
Children who are socially competent.

Are Friendly and Sociable

Are Effective Communicators

Have a Sense of Humour

Are Responsive

Are Flexible

Have a Sense of Justice

Display Empathy

Are Resilient
2. Problem Solving:
Children who are problem solvers

Have Planning Skills

Seek Help from Others

Think Critically, Creatively and Reflectively
3. Autonomy
Children with autonomy have

A Strong Sense of Identity

Self Esteem

Independence

Responsible Involvement as a Bystander

Developed Self Discipline
4. Sense of Purpose and Direction:
Children who can establish purpose and direction in
their lives.

Have Hopes and Dreams

Are Optimistic

Can Set Goals

Want to Learn and Be Involved in School Life

Are Determined and Persistent in their approach to
Learning and Living.
Profile of a Resilient Child:
Resiliency is the ability to successfully deal with and manage
difficult times. It is about surviving and thriving in life
despite setbacks.
Every person experiences conflict, stress and challenge as
part of living and it is our level of, and capacity for,
resilience that determines how well we bounce back from
adversity and move on with our lives.
Resilience is a critical protective factor for positive mental
health.
Resilience can be described in terms of key skills and
personal qualities, and the social supports and environment
in which a person lives.
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CREATIVE AND
PERFORMING ARTS
Hunter Dance Festival
Our three dance groups are performing next Monday, Tuesday
and Thursday nights at the Hunter Schools Dance Festival at
Newcastle Wests. They have worked hard all year preparing for
this event and look AMAZING! We would like to wish them all
the best of luck for their performances. We know they will
dazzle the audience with their talent. A huge thankyou goes to
Miss Simone for her hard work choreographing the spectacular
routines and teaching our students. Tickets for this event can
be purchased from proticket.com for $18 each.
BIDDABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOIR
During Semester 2 students from Years
2-6 have the opportunity to join the
Biddabah School Choir again.
In weeks 2 and 3 the students will be able to trial the choir
before committing for the remainder of the year. I am
looking forward to hearing all our beautiful voices!
Mrs Osborn
Term 3 Open Dance Groups
SCRIPTURE
We are inviting any child from Year 1 – Year 6 to join our school
dance groups this term. If your child is interested they need
see Mrs McEwan for a dance permission note as soon as
possible. Girls and boys are both welcome to join and no prior
dance experience is necessary. A dance fee of $35 needs to be
paid to cover the cost of employing our dance teacher Miss
Simone. Notes and fees are due by 29th July. There is a limit to
the number of students allowed in each group so the children
who get in first with their permission notes and money will
secure the places. Lessons will begin in Week 3.
Year 3 Scripture (SRE) students have fun!
They love drama.
During Scripture they studied Samuel to Daniel and the
Easter stories. It was a joy to teach Year 3!
Marian Joyce
Dance Group Assembly Performance 29th July
Next week our dance groups The Little Gems, The Opals and
The Blue Diamonds will be performing their dances
(in costumes) for the whole school during the Friday Assembly.
Parents are welcome to come along and watch.
Assembly Talent Performances: Biddabah’s Got Talent
Biddabah Public School has some very talented students. We
would like to give our students the opportunity to showcase
their talent to the school during our weekly Friday Assemblies.
If your child has a particular talent that they would like to show
the school eg: singing, dancing, drama, playing an instrument,
magic show, comedy etc, they need to see Mrs McEwan to
arrange an audition.
This week Xavier Towers from 1X will be our first Biddabah’s
Got Talent contestant. He will be performing a lyrical dance
routine for the school. Good luck Xavier!
Mrs McEwan
ABSENCE OR LATE LEAVERS OR EARLY
LEAVERS
At Biddabah we now use computer roll marking.
This means the system will generate a note to you for
unexplained absences .
Late children should be accompanied and signed in by a
parent otherwise a explanation request will be sent
home.
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BANKING NEWS
LIBRARY NEWS
A quick reminder to all families that
Book Week 2016 runs from
Monday 22nd to Friday 26th August.
Our book fair will be held early that week and I will let
everyone know as soon as a day has been set.
Our visiting author is Oliver Phommavanh - an Australian author, comedian and teacher! Oliver will conduct a series of
workshops on Thursday 25th August for Kindergarten to Year 6
and promises to be highly entertaining, engaging and
informative. Further information will be sent home.
Friday 26th August is the day of our Kindergarten to Year 2
Book Parade. All students (and their teachers) are requested
to dress up as a book character and join in the fun. It is not a
competition and a book prize for a participating student from
each year will be drawn at random. Please do not go to great
expense - this is purely a fun parade to encourage students to
share their love of books and characters. If you are struggling
for ideas, feel free to contact me and I will share some ideas
(but remember, there are many books with princesses, pirates
and cowboys, for example).
Finally, there was a BookClub order placed through the office
from Issue 3 but the order did not have a name (or even a
class) on it and the money was not correct for what was ordered. If any student is still waiting for a book from the last
issue, please contact the office!
Mrs Freund
Teacher in the Library!
Silver
Eleanor Asquith
Georgia Devetak
Tristan Manning
Jack Lavelle
Lucy Devetak
Charlie Legge
Outstanding
Cooper Ralph
Cooper Nelson
Chelsea Mossman
Ruby Nelson
Toby Hyslop
Zoe Rhodes
Mia Hyslop
Jarrah Brown
Macklin Ford
PRINCIPAL’S
READING
CHALLENGE
Bronze
Allierah Banek
Chloe Farrar
Oliver Antony
Angus Lim
Silver
Kirra Priestley
Mia Hyslop
Clayton Geres
Amy Hain
Laura Hyslop
Flynn Spargo
Lillie Ralph
MATHLETICS
Bronze
Ryan Aurisch
Logan Cowling
Ryan Brown
Alexandra Cowling
Eli Hammett
Cooper Fitchett
Ethan Cowling
Mia Hyslop
Taylah Cowling
Bronze
100
150
200
250
Nights-Bronze
Nights-Silver
Nights-Gold
Nights– Diamond
PLOVER AWARDS
Silver
Jacob Fitchett
Lochlan Crew
Green Plover Awards
Congratulations
The following students
will receive a certificate at
the next Friday school
assembly.
Conner West
Fletcher Arendts
Hayden Spargo
Zoe Goudie
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1B have been discussing the seasons and the weather– here are their thoughts:
Winter-cold– June, July, August
Spring-warm-September, October, November
Summer-hot-December, January, February
Autumn-cool-March, April, May
My favourite season is:
Summer
You get to go to the beach and pools,
because it is hot.
Hamish
Spring
Winter
I like to see all the colourful flowers.
I like it because I go to my friend’s
They are very pretty. It is getting nice and house and play on his trampoline to get
warm.
warm.
We also go in his hot tub. It is very cold
Layla
so we get to drink hot chocolate.
Blake
Winter
Spring
I get to stay inside and snuggle up and
I like it because we can get to go to fun
drink hot chocolate because it is cold and
places like the beach and the outside
icy outside.
pools again, because it is getting wamer.
Georgia
Sonny
Spring
It is the season when it is my birthday.
I like it because all the pretty flowers
start to bloom and it is getting warm.
Gabbie
Autumn
It is my birthday then. The weather is
getting cold and the leaves are starting
to fall off the trees.
Charlotte
Spring
I like it because it is my Dad’s birthday in
October. Also it is starting to get warm so
I can go in the pool again.
Dakota
Winter
I lilke it because I get to play football. I
love football! It is chilly outside-but I
still like playing football.
Josh
Summer
I like it because you can go swimming in
the pool. It is sunny and hot.
Summer
I like going to the beach and the pool. I
love swimming. It is hot and we can play
outside.
Ethan
Summer
I like it because I get to go to the beach
and make sandcastles and swim in the
surf. It is sunny and warm.
Bailey
Jarrah
Autumn
I like it because I get to pile up leaves
and jump in them. It is my birthday in
March too.
It is cold so I need warm clothes on.
Allierah
Winter
Summer
I love winter because I can wear my speI like it because I get to go to the pool
cial jumpers. It is cold and Jack Frost
and the lake to swim. Also I go to the
might be around.
beach to go paddle– boarding and build
sandcastles. It is really hot so I like to
play in the water.
Tahlia
Noah
Winter
My birthday and my Daddy’s birthday
are in July. This year we might go to to
Sydney. It will still be cold so I need to
wear warm clothes.
Fletcher
Autumn
I like Autumn because I can hide in the
leaves that have fallen off the trees. It is
getting cold so I need my jumpers.
Summer
I like it because it is Christmas and we
get to give other people presents. It is
hot so we get to jump in the pool lots of
times.
Winter
I like it because it is not as hot as
Summer. It is nice and cold so I can stay
inside and play with my sister.
Spring
I like it because lots of baby animals are
born. My sister gets to pick lots of
flowers. It’s is getting warmer so we can
wear short sleeves and shorts.
Liliana
Peyton
Will
Finn
Summer
I like Summer because my family goes
to North Haven for holidays each year.
It is hot so we can go to the beach and I
get to play at the park.
Rylee
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2MC are farewelling Miss Costello today.
Miss Costello has been working as an intern at
Biddabah Public School for the past 10 weeks.
2MC students would like to share what they have
enjoyed and what they will miss about having
She has been very nice. She did lots of
sport with us.
I'll miss when she does Art with us.
We learned a lot about persuasive
writing with Miss Costello
Luke
Zoe F
Tayla
I’ll miss drawing with her.
I loved playing her games in Maths,
especially money bingo.
I liked doing grammar with her.
I will miss doing PE games with her too.
Kuda
Tahlia
Zoe G
Miss Costello is very nice and
thoughtful. I will miss her.
I liked doing times tables with her, especially x2 times. She is very little.
I liked doing the fire work art with Miss
Costello.
Maddison
Jack
Tom
Her computer lessons were interesting.
We learned how to do power point
presentations.
Nic
I liked doing the Maths drills booklets in
Maths lesson.
I enjoyed Miss Costellos Maths lessons.
I really liked the Maths text book work.
Hunter
Maddix
I really liked doing the Seasons of the
year artwork with her.
I loved Miss Costello’s PE lessons. We
learned a lot about sprint running.
Miss Costello is beautiful and I liked
doing PE with her.
Morgan
Zane
Charmaine
I liked working with her in Maths
lessons. They were fun.
We did a lot of Art with Miss Costello.
My favourite was doing the Seasons Art.
Miss Costello organised a wonderful
Assembly item for us. I enjoyed doing
Milkshake and Popsico.
Remi
Kyan
Taylea
Miss Costello is caring, fun and amazing.
I will miss everything about her.
Imogen
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SAVE THE DATE
SPORT NEWS
JULY 26-28 HUNTER DANCE FESTIVAL
Knockout AFL
On Thursday 23rd June the PSSA Knockout
AFL team played in the Tony Lockett Shield competition. We
played 3 games on the day with a tight win against Maitland
East PS and convincing wins over Maitland PS and Valentine PS.
The boys not only played well, but also showed great sportsmanship throughout the day. The team will now progress as
Hunter Champions to take on the Central Coast Champions,
Kanwal PS on Monday of Week 2.
Hunter Hockey
Last week Mackenzie Curtis represented the Hunter Region as a
member of the Hunter Girls PSSA Hockey Team at the State
Hockey Competition. She travelled to a very chilly Albury to
participate in the 3-day competition. Mackenzie and the Hunter
Girls thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
AUGUST 1-5 EDUCATION WEEK
AUGUST 2 EDUCATION WEEK/RESILIENCE DAY
11:40AM-1:00PM
AUGUST 2 RESILIENCE DAY PARENT
WORKSHOP 4-:00PM-5:30PM
AUGUST 3-5 MYUNA BAY
AUGUST 4 –SEPT 22 K-2 GYMNASTICS THURS
AUGUST 8-12 RAW ART
AUGUST 15TH ICAS MATHS (not 16 AUG)
AUGUST 16 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
AUGUST 19 ZONE ATHLETICS
AUGUST 17 SPORTS PHOTOS
AUGUST 17 FETE 6:30PM/P&C 7:30PM
AUGUST 25 K-6 AUTHOR VISIT
AUGUST 22-26 BOOK WEEK
K-2 BOOK PARADE 26 SEPT
AUGUST 29 FAMILY INTERRELATE
AUGUST 1-22 SEPT INTERRELATE
AUGUST 31 FATHERS DAY STALL
SEPTEMBER 2 HUNTER PSSA ATHLETICS
SEPTEMBER 19 K-2 PET EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 13 KINDER 2017 PARENT INFO
SEPTEMBER 21 FETE 6:30PM/P&C 7:30PM
SEPTEMBER 22-23 BLUE MOUNTAINS
OCTOBER 19-20 NSW PSSA ATHLETICS
OCTOBER 22 FETE P&C MEETING FROM 6:30PM
OCTOBER 25 SCHOOL DISCO
VISITORS CARPARK
PLEASE DO NOT PARK
in our two
NOVEMBER 9-11 CANBERRA
DECEMBER 1 PUBLIC SPEAKING FINAL
DECEMBER 2 PREFECT VOTING
DISABLED PARKING
SPACES
DECEMBER 5 SCHOOL SERVICE AWARDS
This space is reserved for
DISABLED STUDENTS
DECEMBER 7 YR6 GRADUATION DINNER
ONLY
DECEMBER 13 PRESENTATION DAY
DECEMBER 12 BIG DAY OUT
DECEMBER 13 PRESENTATION DAY
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CANTEEN ROSTER
Mon
25 July
Louis James, Linda James, Cristina
Lang.
Tues
26 July
Kellie Andriessen, Tahlia Schmidt
Wed
27 July
Kristy Newman, Louis James, Judy
Maddison
Thurs
28 July
Louis James, Linda James, Paula Boersma
Fri
29July
Tracey Jupp, Nic Robbs,
HELP NEEDED X 3
Mon
1 Aug
Louis James, Cristina Lang
Tues
2 Aug
Cheryl Brown, Kerri Ford
Wed
3 Aug
Kristy Newman, Louis James, Donna
Hewham (11am), Courtney Allen (10-2)
Thurs
4 Aug
Fri
5 Aug
Louis James, Linda James, Paula Boersma
Carolyn Connolly, Kayla Banek, Sue
Milton, Deb Marriott
Mon
8 Aug
Louis James, Linda James
Tues
9 Aug
Doona Newham, Tahlia Schmidt
Wed
10 Aug
Jo Chock, Mel Ralph, Louis James
Thurs
11 Aug
Fri
12 Aug
Louis James, Linda James, Paula Boersma
Alessandra Nolan, Tiz Berrtaglia, Jess
Majurovski, Kerri Cornally, Abi Bagnall
Joke of the Week
Two hat’s were hanging on a
hat rack in the hall.
One said to the other
“You stay here, I will go on a head”
CANTEEN NEWS
Welcome back to Term 3, time is flying by this year. The
canteen would love to see new volunteers this term. If you
can give even one day a term this would help us
Immensely. Our aim is to keep the canteen open 5 days a
week but we can’t do this without your help. If you aren’t
sure of what goes on in the canteen please drop in any time
and have a look around. There are some wonderful
volunteers that would love to show you around and it’s a
great way to meet new friends and have a bit of fun.
The Fantastic Friday meal deals are available only on
Fridays. In all meal deals the drink on offer is water,
flavoured milk, pop tops or Quench. The meal deals will
consist of fried rice $3 add a drink $4.50. Beef works
burgers $4.50 add a drink $6.00 and beef cheese burgers
$3.50 add a drink $5.00. Chicken lettuce and mayo burgers
$4.00 add a drink $6.
Hotdogs and fairy bread are no longer available.
The canteen requires 3 volunteers on Friday 29 July.
If you would like to volunteer in the canteen whether it’s for
a half or full day, we would love to hear from you. Get some
friends together and make a day of it. Please contact Mel
Aurisch on 0419 294 046 or Jo Chock. Alternatively, there’s
a roster in the canteen where you can write down your
name and contact number.
NB Changes made to the canteen roster after Wednesday
will not be reflected in the current newsletter.
P&C News
The next meeting of the Biddabah P&C and
School Council will be on
Wednesday, 17 August 2016 Library
Fete Meeting 6:30pm
P&C Meeting 7.30pm
All Welcome!
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BIDDABAH
GARDEN CLUB
Environmental Care Group
The Biddabah Environmental Care Group
consists of interested parents, teachers
and community members who share a common vision for
our students, their families and our local community. Our
collective vision is the education of our students to
support a sustainable and healthy environment both now
and in the future. The ways in which we plan to achieve this
is unfolding at each meeting, as people
contribute ideas, make offers and volunteer time. Our group
is growing each week and if you would like to
become involved you are welcome to come along.
We will be holding this month’s meeting on Wednesday the
27 July at 8:30 am in Ms Filipcevic (KF) classroom.
Students are welcome to come
and participate in the
Garden Club
every Thursday at 8:30am.
Topics on the Agenda will be:

Roll out new Waste Management System and Bins

Nature garden construction
Watch this space Biddabah will be getting a new
nature/playground area!!
Construction looks like beginning at the end of
August.
Ms Filipcevic, Bunnings staff and volunteers will be
looking for more helpers from our school community so
watch this space.
Ms Filipcevic
What is National Tree Day?
National Tree Day and Schools Tree Day combine to make
Australia's biggest community tree-planting and nature care
event. Co-ordinated by Planet Ark and proudly sponsored
by Toyota, these are special days for all Australians to help
out by planting and caring for native trees and shrubs to improve the environment in which they live. National Tree Day
started in 1996 and since then more than 3 million people
have planted 21 million seedlings!
National Tree Day is on Friday the 29th of July in 2016, but at
Biddabah we have registered our tree planting morning with
the Student Garden Club on Thursday the 28th of July. I am
also inviting our Biddabah Care Group volunteers to come
and join us from 8am onwards.
We have 20 native plants, shrubs and trees to plant so let’s
getting digging!
YEAR 6 SECOND HAND JUMBLE SALE
Year 6 pre-loved clothing shop will be on sale during school hours. Come along and sift through the
large collection of clean and tidy uniforms in 6D
Classroom.
Ms Filipcevic
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UNIFORM SHOP
SCHOOL DIARY: TERM 3
Wk
OPENING HOURS
Tuesday
Mornings
Thursday
Mornings
Thursday
Afternoon
8.30am-9.00am
8.30am-9.00am
2.30pm-3.00pm
Donna Newham
Mel Adams
Kirsten Rae
No orders filled this day.
ONLY FOR FITTING
Renea Shepherd
BROAD BRIMMED HAT
1
July 19
2
July 25
3
Aug 1
4
Aug 8
5
Aug 15
6
Aug 22
7
Aug 29
NOW sold in the CANTEEN
Biddabah School Uniform
LOST PROPERTY?
Check the lost
property box regularly.
LOST!
Lost in school grounds on 28 June
gold & diamond bangle.
Notes Sent Home
22 July
21 July
21 July
21 July
20 July
20 July
Athletics Carnival
Pizza Day
Raw Art
Stage 1 Dance
Stage 2 Dance
Stage 3 Dance
Excursions &
Payments Due
Wed 10 August
Thurs 28 July
Mon 1 August
All Due Fri 29 July
Check for Individual Class or Activity Notes Sent Home
Knights Knockout Tues
NO K-2 ASSEMBLY
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10
No Class Item
Hunter Dance Festival Stage 1 & 2
Mon/Tues
K-2 12.40pm Assembly Mon
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
Hunter Dance Festival Stage 3 Thurs
Paul Kelly AFL Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 4D
Myuna Bay Yr5 Wed-Fri
NO K-2 ASSEMBLY
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 1B
Raw Art Mon-Fri
K-2 12.40pm Assembly Mon
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 4W
NO K-2 ASSEMBLY
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Athletics Carnival Tues
Sport Photos Wed
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 2B
Zone Westlakes Athletics
Book Week
K-2 12.40pm Assembly Mon
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-2 Book Parade
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 1X
NO K-2 ASSEMBLY
Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon
Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs
K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 3C
P&C Interrelate Family Program
This newsletter is produced each Thursday by the
students and staff of
Biddabah Public School.
For further information phone 4954 6058
Advertisers please contact the office to negotiate
special rates. Parents are reminded that paid
advertisements are not necessarily endorsed by the
school, but they do assist with the costs of
publication.
Josie Minett
Relieving Principal
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Biddabah Public School’s Biennial Twilight Fete will be held on
Saturday 22nd October 2016.
The Committee has been busy planning a fun-filled afternoon for the community to make this our best Fete
yet! Amusements and rides are bigger and better than before and we’ve had lots of enquiries about stalls
and activities.
One of our most successful stalls in the past has been the Hamper Stall. Its success is largely due to the
generous donations from our Biddabah families. As done previously, we have allocated each Year group with
a theme for hampers and are asking for donations (big or small) that can go towards making hamper baskets
in the lead up to our Twilight Fete.
Themes are listed below and we greatly appreciate all contributions.
Kindergarten
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Christmas Goods (any festive items suitable to make up Christmas Hampers)
New baby items (Baby Hamper items – bibs, socks, bathwash, rattles, singlets, etc)
Gardening & Outdoors (gardening tools, gloves, watering can, hose attachments)
Beauty/Womens + Mens Toiletries (bath wash, lotions, soaps, candles, etc)
Cooking/BBQ/Picnic (Utensils, Picnic cutlery, Napery, Tea & Coffee, mugs, rugs etc)
Car/Camping/Sports (Carwash, first aid items, fishing gear, gym gear etc)
Beauty/Womens + Mens Toiletries (bath wash, lotions, soaps, candles, nail polish etc)
We will also be seeking donations of chocolate bars, books, jars (filled) which will be used for our Chocolate Toss
game, our Book Stall and Kindy Jar Stall.
Further details on stalls, activities, ride passes and performances will be forwarded in the coming weeks.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our Twilight Fete and thank you for supporting the P&C and our
Biddabah community.
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