03 Newsletter Term 2 Week 5 2016 Week 23
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03 Newsletter Term 2 Week 5 2016 Week 23
BIDDABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Thursday 26 May 2016 Week 5 Term 2 Issue Principal’s Message Community News Save the Date Principal’s Reading Challenge Mathletics Banking Awards Plover Awards Newsletter Item 2L & 3O Dance Groups Chess Group Sport News Environmental Care Group Canteen Roster Entertainment Books Dear Parents DREAM+ SET GOAL+ EFFORT = SUCCESS A visit from a former student of BPS has inspired our Stage 3 students to think about pursuing their dreams, setting goals for themselves and linking effort with success. Sixteen year old Jason Sangha, who started at Biddabah in 2009 in Year 3 and graduated from Year 6 in 2011, returned to his old primary school to share his recent success in Cricket. Jason had a dream to play for Australia from an early age and through persistent effort and focus with training, he has in the past year been selected and has played in the Australian Under 16’s and Under 19’s ICC World Cup team. He has now got two baggy green hats to wear! Jason also plays for NSW Futures League team and Sydney First grade. Jason told his story of persistence, being resilient and having to be well organised on his way to success. He also spoke about believing in yourself and being confident. Jason has developed strong friendships with his team mates, officials and the media. His sponsors, highly respected cricket officials and ex-players speak highly of Jason’s attitude and focus. Stage 3 students were very interested in hearing of his journey so far. They were also very aware of the support family plays in providing experiences for their children. Good Luck for your future endeavours and thank you for sharing your story. Mrs Dutch School Diary Advertisements PHONE: 4954 6058 FAX: 4956 6780 EMAIL: biddabah-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au 1 COMMUNITY ANNOUCEMENTS Kerry Webster worked at Busy Bee Pre-School for over 12 years. Sadly Kerry was hit by a car on the long weekend in April and passed away leaving behind her two teenage boys. We are hoping to get as many people as we can to attend our fundraising night is being held on the 11th June at Wests Cardiff, to raise money for her family. Tickets are on sale now. SAVE THE DATE MAY 26 STARSTRUCK 1ST REHEARSAL MAY 31 DISCO “SUPER HEROES” JUNE 3 ALL PAYMENTS TO BE FINALISED JUNE 15 FETE MEETING 6:30 P&C MEETING 7:30 LIBRARY JUNE 15 STARSTRUCK 2ND REHEARSAL JUNE 16 STARSTRUCK DRESSS REHEARSAL JUNE 17-18 STARSTRUCK MAT & EVENING JUNE 20-22, 27 HUNTERLIFE JUNE WK 10 PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEWS JUNE 28-29 BANDLINK AUGUST 3-5 MYUNA BAY AUGUST 15TH ICAS MATHS (not 16 AUG) AUGUST 16 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL AUGUST 26 BOOK WEEK PARADE K-2 AUGUST 29 INTERRELATE SEPTEMBER 22-23 BLUE MOUNTAINS OCTOBER 22 FETE OCTOBER 25 SCHOOL DISCO NOVEMBER 9-11 CANBERRA DECEMBER 1 PUBLC SPEAKING FINAL DECEMBER 2 PREFECT VOTING DECEMBER 5 SCHOOL SERVICE AWARDS DECEMBER 13 PRESENTATION DAY National Reconciliation Week PETITION IN THE OFFICE The Petition for the residents of Lake Macquarie brings to the attention the tragic death of 15yr old Jade Frith who was hit by a car at Warners Bay and passed away from the sustained injuries. The petition is for the roundabout to be removed and lights installed for a four way crossing improving conditions at Macquarie Road, Hillsborough Rd and Metcalfe St Intersection. The petition is in the school office if you would like to sign it. National reconciliation week will celebrate the rich culture and history of the first Australians. During this Week, Lake Macquarie City Council is hosting a FREE FILM night featuring an incredible journey of Aboriginal Culture filmed over 10 years on our Country. It is hoping to encourage all Australians to value and better understand the culture of our First People. They are screening “Putuparri and the Rainmakers When: Wednesday 1 June 2016 Where: Lake Macquarie Performing Art Centre Warners Bay Time: 6pm for 6:30pm start RSVP: tputan@lakemac.nsw.gov.au or 4921 0333 by Mon 30 May Article by Lake Macquarie City Council 2 2016 CHESS TEAM SPORT NEWS On Monday, Biddabah’s chess team travelled to Avondale Primary School to compete in the New South Wales Junior Chess League Competition. Schools attending this event included Avondale, Barnsley, Charlton Christian College, St Mary’s and Cooranbong. We enjoyed many games of chess on the day, made some new friends and learnt lots of new strategies and chess moves. Our Knights and Rookies teams performed quite well and we look forward to completing the competition next semester. Biddabah Public School would like to thank Mr Graham Head for organising the event and allowing us to come and play chess at Avondale School. I would also like to thank the parents who assisted with transport and came to watch us play. Creative and Performing Arts Biddabah’s 2016 Chess Team: Rookies Team C: Harrison Smithers, Cooper Freund, Travis Wright, Paige McIntosh & Tayla McIntosh Rookies Team D: Xavier Allen, Jack Harrold, Cameron White, Noah Eades & Grace Rixon Knights Team A: Hugo Kid-Matthews, Ethan Cowling, Jack Bruce & Joel Gulliver Knights Team B: William Haley, Bailey Creer, Daniel Williams & James Lole Mr Keith Harris (Chess Coordinator) We have just received the wonderful news that all three dance groups have been accepted into this years. Hunter Dance Festival The festival will take place at Wests Newcastle from Monday 25 July until Thursday 28 July. The dance groups will participate on ONE day rehearsal and will perform at ONE evening session commencing at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased for a flat fee of $18 each from Wests Newcastle from Monday 25 of June. All seats are “non reserved”, meaning “ first in get the best seats. Unfortunately our dance groups are all scheduled to perform on different nights. The Little Gems: Tuesday 26 July The Opals: Monday 25 July The Blue Diamonds: Thursday 27 July Starstruck Starstruck will take place on Friday 17 June and Saturday the 18 June. Starstruck tickets can be purchased from Ticketek from $28.55 each. Mrs McEwan Hairspray is a Broadway musical which focuses on the integration of African-Americans with Caucasians. The story is about a regular teenage girl called Tracy Turnblad who lives in the town of Baltimore in the USA. Tracy gets a spot on her favourite TV show which then causes a big debate about the integration of black and white people. Some students here at Biddabah have auditioned for parts in the musical, through a Newcastle based Production company called, Harvest Rain. The Biddabah students’ gaining a role in the musical are: Liam Kneller, Jordan Parsons, Abbey Flynn, Maya Warburton, Sophie Rafferty, Nicola Mitchell and Mia Adams. We are looking forward to taking part in the musical and having lots of fun! By Liam Kneller 6D 3 BANKING NEWS MATHLETICS Bronze Nicholas Sabotovski Isabella Day Morgan Smithers James Gray Logan Cowling Kirra Bruce Morgan Smithers Alexandra Cowling Cooper Fitchett Jack Bruce Ethan Cowling Mia Hyslop Amelia Snape Charlotte Ratcliffe Lara Gooch Amy Hain Lochlan Crew Taylah Cowling Jacob Marshall Lara Gooch Sam Donaldson Silver Jacob Fitchett Alexander Cowling Bronze Nsiah Dwira Amber Barrie Misha Corrigan Tahlia Dimovski Harry Day Peyton Grey Mia Andriessen Chloe Farrar Laura Wright Mikaela Mason James Cornally Natalie Muraro Grace Mascord D’ Luca Milinkovic Outstanding Laura Hyslop Jude Schroder Maddix Lake Kirra Priestley Jacob Fitchett Harrison Aurisch Angus Mossman Tara Blake Grace Rixon Cooper Fitchett Aiden Davis Ethan Cowling Xavier Towers PLOVER AWARDS Green Plover Awards PRINCIPAL’S READING CHALLENGE Bronze Matilda Jade Hughson Clayton Geres Tyler Freund Logan Cowling Taylah Cowling Toby Hyslop Ethan Cowling Alexandra Cowling James Gray Cooper Freund Eleanor Asquith Kristian Majurovski Noah De Sousa Bridie Asquith Zoe Freund Xavier Towers Kirra Priestley Georgia Manning Congratulations The following students Will receive a certificate at the next Friday school assembly. 100 150 200 250 Nights-Bronze Nights-Silver Nights-Gold Nights– Diamond Kristian Majurovski Angus Mossman Chelsea Mossman Emma Gulliver Joke of the Week Where do pencils go for their holiday? A. Pencil-vania!!! 4 SPORT NEWS Last Thursday Biddabah PSSA Netball girls travelled to Booragul for Round 1 of the Knockout. They defeated them 62-1. This Wednesday Biddabah in Round 2 and we defeated them 46-3. All girls displayed great sportsmanship and represented our school in a way they should be proud of. The Round 3 venue and team is yet to be confirmed. 5 2L Have been learning that its OK to make mistakes and how to use a mistake to help them in their learning. I asked them three questions. 1)Why is it OK to make mistakes? 2)What does it mean to be smart? 3)What advice would you give someone who was having trouble with their class work? This is what they said: Ava 1) Because you learn from them 2) You have done something a lot 3) Just keep trying Ruby N 1)You learn from them 2)Not doing mistakes 3)It is fine, you’ll get in one day Hugo 1)Because, you learn from it 2)You don't keep making the same mistakes 3)I would give them help Alex 1)Because you learn to do it correctly next time 2)You are really good at things 3)Try adding this with this. Isabella 1)Because you learn from it then you will not do it again. 2)Yearning, Effort, Time, Training and practise 3)I would say, ‘ I will help you to do the Chelsea 1)Because you learn from it 2)You always try hard 3)Work hard and do your best Tyler 1)You learn from mistakes 2)You only get some things wrong 3)Don’t give up Ami 1)To learn from them 2)To get things right and to do it right 3)To give it a go Jasmine 1)Because you are just learning 2)Working very hard 3)Help them Kaylee 1)It can make you better at something 2)It means to learn from your mistakes 3)It is OK to make a mistake Kirra 1)Because you learn from it 2)You have been practising 3)Don’t give up, just try Riley 1)Because you are still learning 2)Your brain is getting exercise to make you smarter. 3) You can help them to do their work Tara 1) You learn from them 2)You’re not born smart 3)Keep trying Khaliah 1)You can learn from your mistakes 2)You know everything when you learn from it. 3)I would help them to learn it Ben 1)They help you to learn 2)Use your brain all day 3)I would help them Daniel 1)Because in future when you come to something you remember your mistake and what you learned from it 2)Nothing 3)Keep trying and never give up William 1)You learn from them 2)You know a lot 3)You can do it, you just need to try harder. Sarah 1)So you can do better next time 2)You know more in tests 3)Read it out, try more this time. Matilda 1)To learn from them 2)That you won’t make mistakes 3)Help them out Isobel 1)You can learn from them 2)It means that you know lots of things 3)I would help them Eva 1)Because it helps you learn 2)It means that you are really good at Something. 3)You give them help Ruby I 1)Because that is how you learn 2)It’s means you are good at what you are learning. 3)It is OK to make mistakes. 6 Poetry by 3O 30 have looking at different types of writing. On the following pages we have written our own “I am” poems. We hope you enjoy finding out more about who we are! I am kind and I am 8. I wonder if elves are real. I pretend to carry a puppy. I understand my Mum. I dream that I will be a vet. I hope my eyes are blue. I am kind and I am 8. By Sierra Blundell I am good at spelling and 8. I wonder how grass is made. I pretend to be awesome. I understand Jayce. I dream of Star Wars. I hope for peace. I am good at spelling and 8. By Blade James I am a kind friend. I wonder if I am going to get good grades. I pretend to play games. I understand that people are different. I dream that I will be famous. I hope to do the best of my ability. I am a kind friend. By Jett Chock I am fashionable and sporty. I wonder if I will ever meet Abby Lee. I pretend to be on “dance moms”. I understand sports. I dream about going to state. I hope I get married. I am fashionable and sporty. By Grace Carroll I am nice and I can climb. I wonder if I am smart. I pretend I am batman. I understand the bible. I dream about paradise. I hope I grow up smart. I am nice and I can climb. By Jamieson Hearne I am smart and kind. I wonder where the tooth fairies live. I pretend Star Wars is real. I understand more things than last year. I dream of Star Wars. I hope I can be a teacher. I am smart and kind. By Paige McIntosh I am a friend to all. I wonder if people like me. I pretend that I am batman. I understand that people can be mean. I dream I can fly. I hope people like me. I am a friend to all. By William Summers I am a pro computer gamer. I wonder if I could backflip. I pretend I am Messi. I understand some words. I dream that I am at school. I hope I can backflip. I am a pro computer gamer. By Koby Browne I am good at maths. I wonder if my toys can talk. I pretend that I am at the beach. I understand my friends and family. I dream that I am a teacher. I hope that I will go on another holiday. I am good at maths. By Cora Snape I am Blake and I am nice. I wonder if I can get mega charizard. I pretend to like science. I understand being mean is wrong. I dream I can fly. I hope I get an xbox 1. I am Blake and I am nice. By Blake Conrally I am good at playing the PS4. I wonder if batman is real. I pretend that batman is real. I understand how to play the PS4. I dream of Captain America. I hope that I can get a Captain America shield. I am good at playing the PS4. By Jayce Glasby I am pro at soccer. I wonder if I can run 200 metres. I pretend I’m good at skating. I understand that girls are whingey. I dream about surfing. I hope that I will see Ronaldo. I am pro at soccer. By Eli Hunt I am fun, kind and a great friend to most people. I wonder if people like me. I pretend that everyone cares about everyone and not just themselves. I understand I’m not good at maths but I have a go. I dream I met Justin Bieber. I hope I get the best grades. I am fun, kind and a great friend to most people. By Mia Marshall I am a pro at Minecraft. I wonder if I can go to the end twice in Minecraft. I pretend in survival mode that I found a cave of diamond & emerald ores. I understand that I don’t know how to find the elder guardian yet in Minecraft. I dream of being in Minecraft for real. I hope of advancing in Minecraft. I am a pro at mine craft. By Felipe Lang Piason I am like Lionel Messi. I wonder if I’ll be a famous soccer player. I pretend I’m the best soccer player in the world. I understand that boys are good at soccer. I dream that I am Lionel Messi. I hope that one day I can be in the Barcelona team. I am like Lionel Messi. By Jacob Fitchett I am strong. I wonder what I will look like when I’m older. I pretend monsters are real. I understand my teacher. I dream about my dad. I hope I’m good at spelling. I am strong. By Ethan Stevens I am smart and I love learning. I wonder if my toys can talk and move. I pretend that there are no boys in the class. I understand books. I dream big. I hope I am good at soccer. I am smart and I love learning. By Tayla McIntosh I am good at soccer. I wonder if I can do a 180 on the skateboard. I pretend I am Lionel Messi. I understand you don’t always win. I dream I will be a famous soccer player. I hope to grow up. I am good at soccer. By Roy Honnef 7 Poetry by 3O I am cute and kind. I wonder what my future will be like. I pretend that I am on “dance moms”. I understand myself. I dream I can be anything. I hope I can get awesome grades. I am cute and kind. By Kate Swain I am 8 and I am funny. I wonder if my toys can talk. I pretend I have a pet frog. I understand that boys are loud! I dream there are no bad things in life. I hope unicorns are real. I am 8 and I am funny. By Grace Rixon I am good at Mine craft. I wonder If I can run really fast. I pretend there are dinosaurs. I understand that girls can be naughty. I dream to be a rock star. I hope I am a cool boy. I am good at mine craft. By Jesse Sammut I am smart and helpful. I wonder if I can fly. I pretend that Five Nights At Freddy’s is real. I understand that Five Nights At Freddy’s doesn’t exist. I dream I am M Charizard EX. I hope that battlefield 1 comes out now! I am smart and helpful. By Mathew Williams I am good at football. I wonder if I will meet Messi. I pretend to be a famous football player. I understand it’s hard to ride a skateboard. I dream of getting a motorbike. I hope I will be a famous footballer. I am good at football. By Louis Murphy I am good at maths. I wonder if I will do good in NAPLAN. I pretend I’m a little kid again. I understand my teacher. I dream I will be good at every sport. I hope I’ll do good through school. I am good at maths. By Cooper Simpson Long I am amazing and kind. I wonder what I will look like when I am older. I pretend that I don’t go to school. I understand more things now. I dream about my life. I hope I will be a good person in life. I am amazing and kind. By Baylee Peacock I am cute and cuddly. I wonder how well I will go in maths. I pretend I am a ninja. I understand if I get in trouble. I dream of being a ninja. I hope I keep my spirit bright. I am cute and cuddly. By Amira Lamb I am good at maths. I wonder if I will get a cool car. I pretend that I have a car. I understand my dog. I dream that I have a mansion. I hope that I get a good job. I am good at maths. By Kye Parsons TECHNOLOGY NEWS For communications & up to date information. Download the new Skoolbag App Available for iPhone & Android Uses for notifications, calendar updates, activities & excursion cancellations & newsletters. Also see School Website http://www.biddabah-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ Coordinating Teachers Jenny Dutch & Technology Team Please plan your Family Holidays in the School Holidays 8 BIDDABAH 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 1st of June at 8:30 am in Ms Filipcevic (KF) classroom. GARDEN CLUB Students are welcome to come and participate in the Garden Club on Thursday at 8:30am . Topics on the Agenda will be: * Waste Management and Bins in the School. * New path construction * Our Nature/Sensory Garden * Planting Bulbs * Creating a Bush Tucker Garden Plastic Police Partnership Pilot Trial Update Since the trial started in the 2nd half of 2015 over 500kg (1/2tonne) of soft plastic packaging has been diverted from landfill. This equates to approximately 125,000 pieces of plastic and if placed end to end would stretch out for 31kms. There has been a steady increase in engagement from the school community (students, parents and staff). The Program is gaining interest support from Newcastle City Council, Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH). Cross Connections appreciates the support from the Biddabah School Community for their support to date in this innovative community engagement and recycling program for a material not currently able to be recycled through current kerbside recycling systems. A special thanks to Garth , Reece, Jess and Julie in the office along with Carla Morrison, Alex Knight, Melissa McEwan, Jade Filipcevic, Josie Minett and Graeme Mason who have had direct interaction with the program (and to others that may have contributed along the way). It’s been amazing to see the support and the outcomes being achieved . 9 CANTEEN ROSTER May 30 Louis James, Linda James Tues May 31 Kylie Harris, Kayleen Lettice Wed June 1 Kristy Newman, Louis James Thurs June 2 Paula Boersma, Louis James, Linda James, Karen Lee Mon Fri June 3 Tracey Jupp, NEEDED X 3 Emma P&C News Swain, HELP The next meeting of the Biddabah P&C and School Council will be at Wednesday,15 June 2016 Library Fete Meeting 6:30pm P&C Meeting 7.30pm All Welcome! Mon Jun 6 Louis James, HELP NEEDED X 1 Tues Jun 7 Cheryl Brown, Kerri Ford Wed Jun 8 Shayne Ramsay, Donna Newham Thurs Jun 9 Paula Boersma, Kristy Newman Entertainment Books are now overdue. Fri Jun 10 Alessandra Nolan, Karen Hirschausen, Jess Majurovski, Tiz Berrtaglia, Kerri Cornally Please return any unwanted Entertainment Books to the office as soon as possible. Janine McGregor, Mon Jun 13 PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tues Jun 14 Tahlia Schmidt, Kellie Andriessen Wed Jun 15 Jo Chock, Mel Ralph Thurs Jun 16 Paula Boersma, Louis James, Linda James Fri Jun 17 Nicole Robbs, HELP NEEDED X 4 P&C FUNDRAISING If you would still like to purchase the Book or Digital Membership, you can do so online via the link: www.entbook.com.au/3482w9 Additional Books are also available for purchase through the office. If you have purchased a Digital Membership, please make sure that your book is returned so that your child’s name can be marked off the distribution list. Thank you for supporting Biddabah P & C. CANTEEN NEWS The new canteen menu will be effective from week 6 Monday 30 May. It has meal deals that 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. Milo drink is now available to buy for $1.50. Hotdogs will only be available on Fridays. The canteen will still be selling all of the other regular food items as well. The canteen is now open on Tuesdays which means we are operating 5 days a week. We require more volunteers for Mondays and Wednesdays, if you can help at all please contact Mel or Jo. 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. 10 UNIFORM SHOP SCHOOL DIARY: TERM 2 Wk OPENING HOURS Tuesday Mornings Thursday Mornings Thursday Afternoon 8.30am-9.00am 8.00am-9.00am 2.30pm-3.00pm Donna Newham Mel Adams Kirsten Rae Renea Shepherd PAYMENT & NEWSLETTER UPDATE PAYMENTS ALL CASH, EFTPOS AND PARENT ONLINE PAYMENTS TO BE FINALISED BY 3 JUNE There will be no receipting of any payments from the 3 June-20 June due to the implementation of LMBR. We thank you for your patience and continued support during this busy time. 5 May 23 6 May 30 7 June 6 NEWSLETTER Due to the LMBR implementation in Term 2 the Newsletter will be distributed fortnightly starting in Week 1. The dates for the next Newsletter for Term 2 will be as follows: 2nd June, 16th June, 30th June In this Newsletter you will find the Save the Date information for future reference. All information will continue to be available as normal but only on a fortnightly basis. You will continue to receive any notifications via the Biddabah School Website and Skoolbag App and notes sent home with your child. 8 9 June 13 June 20 Gym Yr5 Tues Gym Yr6 Wed 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 6B Disco Tues 31 May Gym Yr5 Tues ICAS Science Tues Gym Yr6 Wed K-2 12.40pm Assembly Mon Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs K-6 School Assembly 10:10 Fri 4M School Disco Theme “Superheroes” K-2 5:30-6:45pm Yrs 3-6 7:00-8:30pm Gym Yr5 Tues Gym Yr6 Wed 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 2L K-2 12.40pm Assembly Mon Stage 2 Assembly 2:00pm Mon ICAS Writing Tue ICAS Spelling Wed Stage 3 Assembly 10:30am Thurs K-6 School Assembly Fri 10:10 1P Hunter Life 20 Jun-22 Jun Mon-Wed 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 6D Thank you for your patience as we go forward with the new changes in our office and school!! Notes Sent Home 24 May 1 Apr 29 Mar 26 Feb Non Local Kinder Enrolments & Disco Note Dance Fees & Costumes Hunter Life Blue Mountains Yrs. 3-4 Excursions & Payments Due 29 April 20 May Dep 1 Apr Full Payment 2 Sept 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 Check for Individual Class or Activity Notes Sent Home 11 12