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Belair Public School Newsletter Take Just Pride 34 Carolyn Street, Adamstown Heights NSW 2289 Phone: 4952 1735 Email: [email protected]
Term 1 Week 2 4th February 2020
Up-coming events- February 3rd
New Kindergarten students begin at staggered times. Finish time 2.30pm until Week 5
February 5th P and C Meeting February 6th Prefect and Leader Induction February 7th Kindergarten drop off cuppa February 11th Complimentary Kindergarten photos February 12th Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 Parent information Meeting- Times to be advised February 13th Stage 2 and Stage 3 Parent information Meeting- See page 2 for times February 19th Zone Swimming Carnival February 21st Whole school Assembly at 12.30pm
Principal’s Message Greetings everyone, It is so lovely to see students settled into their new classes for 2020 and return with such enthusiasm to learn.
Our Kindergarten students have started in such a positive way also. When I popped my head into the classroom yesterday they were looking very engaged in their learning, as if they had been here for a term already.
I would like to extend a warm invitation to parents to attend the P&C meeting tomorrow night. As I mentioned last week, the P & C is a wonderful way to be informed about your child’s schooling, meet other parents and get involved in the many great things that happen in the school. I look forward to meeting as many of you there as possible.
Have a lovely week!
Regards, Kathie Colley Principal
Parent Information Sessions On the following dates and times parents are invited to attend general information sessions with your child’s class teacher. This is an opportunity to meet the teacher and learn about classroom organisation and aspects of the year ahead. We have tried to space these sessions to suit most families however there is always a double up for some families. Parents are welcome to move between sessions if there is a clash. Ms Colley will be providing childcare in the library during these sessions. Toddlers are OK if you feel they will be happy to be in with the other kids. We will get mobile numbers for parents of pre-school children. Information sessions will be held in your child’s current classroom.
12 February ES1 (Kindergarten) (5pm–5:30pm) Stage 1 (5.30pm–6.00pm)
13 February Stage 2 classes plus 4/5 R (5pm–5.30pm) Stage 3 (5.30pm–6.00pm)
Kinder Parents’ Cuppa Morning This Friday we will be hosting a casual cuppa in the hall from 9.00am for new kinder parents following drop off. This is an opportunity for new parents to get to know each other, meet with Ms Colley the Principal and Mrs Jardine, Deputy Principal. It is also an opportunity to ask any questions which may have arisen this week. Food Allergies A number of our students have allergies that may trigger an anaphylactic reaction. We have rules that students don’t share food and students are encouraged to wash hands before and after eating. Peanuts in the form of peanut butter are the most likely form of contamination that may lead to an episode. We ask that parents don’t provide peanut butter sandwiches for students. We don’t claim to be a nut free school as there are so many foods which contain traces of nuts. The school has strategically placed Epi-pens and all staff are trained in their use. Thank you for helping keep our students safe. P & C Meeting The P&C will hold their first meeting for the year tomorrow, Wednesday 5 February, commencing at 7pm in the staff room. We hope to see as many parents attend as possible. Induction of Belair School Leaders ~ Year 6 The 2020 Induction Ceremony of our Belair Captains, Prefects, Sports Captains and Year 6 School Leaders will take place in the school hall this Thursday 6 February at 9.15 am. All Year 6 students receive a badge and it would be appreciated if a parent of each child is there to pin it on for them. The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour followed by a morning tea for our Year 6 parents. We hope you can join us.
Student Invoices Parents will be receiving electronic invoices sometime next week. Invoices will contain most of this term’s costs. Parents can choose to pay the whole amount or wait until notes for various activities are sent home with a payment due date. Please refer to the reference guide later in this newsletter for instructions on how to make payments using the new system we implemented at the end of last year. At the end of this newsletter, there are instructions on how to make payments online. Book Packs These will be issued to students over the next week as payments are received. If a family is not in a position to make book pack payments immediately, please let the office know so we can assist you with a payment plan and issue the pack to students. Voluntary Contributions Last year voluntary contributions were put towards the creation of shaded outdoor learning areas to ensure the safety of students when working in groups out of the classroom. This year the school would like to continue to focus on creating further shade for outdoor play areas such as the fixed play equipment and mud kitchen using school contribution funds. School Organisation for 2020
2020 Staff Member Room
P Kathie Colley Principal
DP Sarah Jardine Deputy Principal
KM Andrew Mort
(Assistant Principal) 8
KZ Frosi Zervos 9
KB Keira Bale 7
1M Rozi Marsh
(Assistant Principal) 1
1S Rosemary Swinburn Tarnya Belfield (Fri)
2
1/2B Bridget Bruce 4
2C Jacqui Critchley 5
2L Alison Loredo 3
3E Corie Everard
Emma Keith (Fri) 6
3H Kristin Hadley-Helleur (AP-Y3) Jordan Pollack (Fri)
10
3/4A Emily Allars 12
4B Matt Baker 16
4/5R Ruth Bartel 13
4JP Sarah Jardine (DP) Michelle Pritchard (AP-Y4) (Th,Fri)
17
5G June Gibson 14
5B Kellie Bevan 15
5/6F Jocelyn Flook (Assistant Principal)
20
6P Katrina Pilgrim 18
6W Damien Watson 19
Librarian / Teacher Nyssa Kelly Library
LAST (Learning support) Jenny Ray Tu, W, Thu
LAST/
EALD/AbEd Amanda McNulty Tu, W, Th,F
RFF Release From
Face to Face Teaching Tarnya Belfield
Tu,W,Th (F-1S)
RFF
Release From Face to Face Teaching
Emma Keith T,W,Th
RFF Release From
Face to Face Teaching Jordan Pollock Thu,
RFF
Release From Face to Face Teaching
Katie Byrnes Mon–Wed
RFF Release From
Face to Face Teaching Penny Mounser Mon–Thu
NAPLAN/ LAST Chris Swain T,W,Th
SLSO (Student Learning Support Officer)
Alison Walter Mon to Fri
SLSO (Student Learning Support Officer)
Ziva Westley M to F
SAM (School Administration Manager)
Janelle Kennedy M to F
SAO (School Administration Officer)
Jacqui Walton M to F
SAO (School Administration Officer)
Tai Bawden M to F
SAO (School Administration Officer)
Nicole Gloor F
Canteen Sonja Cooper M to F
Student Attendance: Parents must ensure:
Their children of compulsory school age are enrolled in a government
or registered non-government school or, they are registered with the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) for Home Schooling.
Their children who are enrolled at school attend every day the school is open for their instruction.
They provide an explanation for absences by means such as a telephone call, written note, skoolbag app or email to the school within 7 days from the first day of any period of absence.
They work in partnership with the school to plan and implement strategies to support regular attendance at school, including communicating with the school if they are aware of issues impacting on their child’s attendance or engagement with school.
• From the beginning of 2015, Family holidays and travel are no longer
considered under the Exemption from School - Procedures. Travel outside of vacation period is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes. Where the Principal considers that the travel is appropriate during the school term, the parent submits an Application for Extended Leave – Travel for the principal to approve. The Principal will request travel documentation, such as travel itinerary or e- ticket to attach to the application. (downloaded from the link; Application for Extended Leave (Travel or Holiday) or ask at the office for the application forms. The absences will be recorded as “L” – Leave
Student Awards
KB
Next Week 2L Neive P, Lachlan M
5B
Emma H, Cooper C
KM
Next Week 3E Benjamin H, Oliver C
5G
Katie B, Corey C, Owen H
KZ
Next Week
3H
Amelia FS, Zion V
5/6F
Ysabel S, Shaun J
1M Charlie B, Leila B 3/4A Liam F, Sasha F
6P
Sophie F, William F
1S
Ethan S, Missy Z
4B
Oliver S, Sia V 6W Sangpo T and Lilly G
1/2B Eric W, Milla B
4JP
Eadie Q & Jamie M
2C Phoenix P, Lucas P, Eleanora M
4/5R
Lauren P, Alice R
Canteen Roster and News ~ Canteen Supervisor Sonja
0438 684 401
The Green Tree Kitchen Online only specials are now up and running. Check them out at
flexischools.com.au
Wednesday 5th February
Thursday 6th February
Friday 7th February Cheryl A
Peta L
Monday 10th February Irene T
Tuesday 11th February Kate C
please be aware that a new price list is on its way (pending p&c approval). meatball subs are no longer available, and hash brown triangles are now available to order at both break 1 and break 2 or 50 cents each. the term one roster is now available- i you would like to be added to it, see sonja in the canteen.
canteen news
Waste Management 2020 Our lunchtime recycling program will begin this week for 2020. Again this year each class and teacher will help out for a week during each term. This will ensure that all students and teachers are learning about recycling and how we can all continue to make Belair Public School a sustainable school. If you have been saving up soft plastics at home over the holidays you can now bring them in. There are two stands located near the Kindergarten COLA and a large red bucket that you can place your bags into for checking and sorting. The Plastic Police collection begins this Friday so start sending soft plastics in from home! We will continue to have Waste Free Wednesdays and to educate students about alternate options for packing lunches that contain less packaging and less soft plastics. Our aim is to reduce our soft plastic use as we are still producing 1 very large bag a week just from recess and lunch foods across the school. Please discuss the buckets and what would go into each one at home this week and try to think about items you are packing for lunchboxes and if you could make some swaps to more sustainable choices. See information about buckets below. Our four environment goals at Belair this year are to: REDUCE the amount of packaging we bring to school REUSE containers, drink bottles and wraps for our lunches RECYCLE any packaging brought to school in the correct buckets KEEP OUR SCHOOL TIDY by picking up litter and using the buckets correctly Thank you for your continuing support and if you have any questions, concerns, ideas or would like to help with our schools sustainable programs and gardening please speak to Mrs Allars.
Red Bucket: Soft Plastics: do the scrunch test!
White Bucket: Mixed Recycling
Blue Bucket: Paper and Cardboard
Green Bucket: Compost
Black Bucket: Landfill- Try for Zero Waste! Landfill Don‛t waste food. Eat your lunch! Volunteers Needed: To support our environment programs we are looking for adult helpers to assist in the school gardens during break times. This will involve assisting students to weed, plant, harvest and water. We also require helpers to collect cans, bottles and poppers from school to put through the return and earn machines. If you are interested please contact the school office or Mrs Allars.
The first issue for 2020 has been sent home. Orders are due by:
WEDNESDAY 12 FEBRUARY The issue will be closed-off in LOOP after this date. Book Club orders can only be placed via LOOP. Paper forms cannot be completed and placed at the office. All orders earn resources for our school.
What is LOOP? LOOP is Scholastic Book Club’s “Linked Online Ordering & Payment” platform. This system allows parents to place and pay for their order without the need to return the paper form to school. With LOOP you can pay using credit card and you can use any Scholastic vouchers. LOOP includes a gift option so you can still request that your order is left at the office to be collected. You can access LOOP either at www.scholastic.com.au/LOOP or via the app (download from the App Store or Google play). If you have any problems using LOOP, Scholastic are more than happy to help out parents directly – call them on 1800 021 233. Belair Book Club Co-ordinator – Catherine Whittaker, 0414 945 817
School Banking is back at Belair Public School.
School Banking Day will be Thursday, commencing on 6th of February 2020 School Banking is a fun, interactive and engaging way for students to learn about money and develop good savings habits. If your child has previously participated in School Banking, or has an existing Commonwealth Bank Youthsaver account, they can start banking straight away by bringing their Dollarmites deposit wallet to school on School Banking day. If your child has lost their book, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note on School Banking day and we will issue them with a replacement book. If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2020 School Banking program information pack from the school office (The information pack will be available from Monday the 3rd of February) or visit commbank.com.au/schoolbanking For each weekly deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens, they can redeem them for exclusive School Banking reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. There are two new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them! The Term 1 rewards are Terry Denton’s Activity Book & Mini Soccer Ball
Other rewards coming this year are
• Treetop Stationery Set – Term 2 • Treetop Handball – Term 2 • Tomato Seed Kit – Term 3 • Magic Mist Drink Bottle – Term 3 • Emoji Wallet – Term 4 • Snakes & Ladders Game – Term 4
There is also a range of rewards from last year still available (But please note that this in limited) If you child has 10 Dollarmites Tokens and would like to order any of the rewards from previous years, please see the listed of rewards still available below. Please note that we cannot guarantee rewards from previous year will still be available. 2019 Rewards Snowy Origami Set Scented Stackable Highlighters Icicle Slapband Ruler Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring Scratch Art Cards Water Skimming Bounce Ball Polar Pencils & Pencil Toppers
Completing your deposit slip for School Banking day. Please ensure your child’s deposit slip is correctly filled out before banking with School Banking. The below example indicates the fields that are required to be completed.
School Banking day is Thursday. Each week you need to ensure you Dollarmites Wallets have been put in the banking drawers at the office by 9am. If your child has lost their Dollarmites deposit wallet, they can bring their money to school in a sealed envelope with a note including your child’s name, account number and School Banking student ID no. on the next School Banking day. We will issue them with a replacement.
Enhance the School Banking experience with the CommBank Youth app The CommBank Youth app provides a hands-on experience, teaching your child to earn, save and spend their money responsibly. With the CommBank Youth app, your child can:
• Check the balance of their Youthsaver account • View School Banking deposits in their transaction history • Track the number of Dollarmites tokens they collect • Set up savings goals and track progress • Create a list of chores/jobs they can do to earn pocket money.
Get Started: 1. Download the CommBank Youth app on any iOS 9+ device.
2. Your child can securely log on to the CommBank Youth app using their NetBank client number. If your child hasn’t got a NetBank client number, you can set this up by visiting your nearest CommBank branch with your driver licence and childs birth certificate.
Calling for volunteers – we need your help!
Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help. The program requires a volunteer School Banking Co-ordinator to facilitate the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. This only takes a small amount of your time one day a week and the Commonwealth Bank will provide support in how to run the program. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they develop vital saving skills and also help our school with fundraising. Currently, School Banking day is Thursday. If you are interested in volunteering for this great program, please fill in the tear off section below and return it to the school banking drawers located in the Admin Office.
Yes, I would like to help with School Banking!
Name: _____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
Availability: __________________________________
Best Wishes, The Belair School Banking team
Tuseday evening Yoga with Tash
Come along and experience the wonders of yoga for your body, breath & mind
Starting back on 4th February 2020, Tash Whyte will continue to offer casual
Tuesday evening yoga classes to the community at Belair Public School. When: Tuesday evenings from 6:15pm-7:30pm - If you haven’t been to one of my yoga classes before, please come along 10 minutes early to fill in an enrolment form. Where: Belair Public School, Adamstown Heights – enter via the Carolyn Street gate (corner of Mears St) and follow the path down the steps to the ‘Connected Classroom’ which is the first room to your right. What: Tash teaches a gentle hatha-style yoga with a focus on breath, relaxation and mindfulness. Who: The class is suitable to all ability levels and needs. No prior yoga experience is necessary. (NB: this class is not for children –take the time to enjoy some time out from your little ones!) Cost: $15 per class What to bring: Wear comfy stretchy clothes. Please bring along your own mat if you have one. I have some available for use if you don’t own one. Contact details: If you have any questions, please contact Tash on 0422477688. https:/www.facebook.com/Yoga-with-Tash-391384724753229/
ENROLLING NOW FOR TERM 1 2020
FRENCH FOR KIDS CLUB (5-12yrs) at
Belair Public School
Play-based language learning with fun activities, craft, drama, puppets, songs and games!
Tuesdays from 3.00pm to 4.00pm For more info on cost and siblings discount
please call Audrey 04 77 123 353 or email [email protected]
Free trial & Creative Kids Voucher provider!
DO YOU WANT TO PLAY RUGBY LEAGUE IN 2020??
Make lifelong friendships, get active and have a load of fun!
Kotara Bears Junior Rugby League Club is seeking players in all age groups for 2020.
On-line registrations are now open!
REGISTRATION COSTS
Registration fees are:
• $100 for ALL players, 5 – 18 years.
• All new players to the Club receive a free pair of game day shorts and socks.
Each school age child is entitled to a $100 rebate through the NSW Government Active Kids Program so if you choose to use it for Rugby League registration the cost will be $0.00.
Registration day and Free family sausage sizzle will be held at 5.00pm on Tuesday 25th February 2020 at Hudson Park. Come
down, have a run around and meet the coaches.
For further information:
• See our Facebook page ‘Kotara Bears Juniors’ for step by step guide to registering and the registration Links; or
• Call Craig Woolcock our Registrar on 0400 299 030 or Matt Cartwright our President on
0409 082 851
Kotara Bears Junior Rugby League Club
“The Family Club”
Statements of Account - Online Payment GuideStatements of Account - Online Payment GuideBelair Public School will be sending student statements of account & payment reminders directly toparents/caregivers via email using a system called School Bytes. These statements include a link to makesecure payment online through the Westpac Parent Online Payment (POP) system (Visa & Mastercardcredit/debit cards accepted).
To make an online payment for your child(ren)'s school contributions, please follow the steps below:
1. You will receive an email from the school's email address ( [email protected]) with thesubject 'Student Statement of Account''Student Statement of Account' or 'Payment Reminder''Payment Reminder'.
2. To make an online credit card payment, click the secure payment button in the email.
3. Once this button is clicked, you will be taken to a webpage on www.parentpayments.com.au. On thispage, you will see a list of all currently outstanding items for your child. By default, all items areBy default, all items areselected/ticked for payment.selected/ticked for payment.
Belair Public School: Online Payment Guide
4. If you wish to change the amount you would like to pay for an item, enter the desired amount in thenumber field under the 'Balance Owing''Balance Owing' column.
To not pay for a certain item, untick the checkbox in the left-hand column of the table next to the item youwish to remove.
5. Once you have selected what items you wish to pay, enter youryour name, phone number and email addressunder 'Payer Details''Payer Details'. This allows the school to identify which parent/caregiver is making the payment.
Now, press the 'Next''Next' button to be redirected to a secure Westpac site to finalise your online payment.
6. Once redirected to Westpac, you will see the following screen. Enter your credit card details into theappropriate text fields on this screen. Once completed, press the 'Proceed to Confirmation''Proceed to Confirmation' button.
IF YOU REALISE YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE IN SELECTING WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO PAY ON THEIF YOU REALISE YOU HAVE MADE A MISTAKE IN SELECTING WHAT ITEMS YOU WISH TO PAY ON THEPREVIOUS PAYMENT PORTAL SCREEN, PLEASE CLICK THE 'Cancel Payment' BUTTON.PREVIOUS PAYMENT PORTAL SCREEN, PLEASE CLICK THE 'Cancel Payment' BUTTON.
Belair Public School: Online Payment Guide
7. You will then see a payment summary screen where you can confirm your details. When ready, press thebutton at the bottom of the page to confirm and make your online payment.
NOTE:NOTE: To pay for another child in the family, return to the original email you received and click thepayment button with the other child's name on it.
The payment button/link located within the email remains active for 12 months. This means that at any pointwithin this time period you can use this link to see what items are currently owing for your family.
For information relating to the security & privacy of this service, please refer to the following webpage:https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/media/all-files/School-Bytes-Student-Privacy-Information.pdf
Belair Public School: Online Payment Guide
www.plasticpolice.com.au | [email protected] | 2 Dick St Newcastle West NSW 2302
Plastic Police® is delivered by Circular Hub Pty Ltd ABN 28 623 485 263
Program Updates Dear Belair staff and community,
We just wanted to say thank you for an amazing 2019.
Together, Plastic Police® participants have saved the equivalent of 62 million plastic bags from landfill since the program began only five short years ago. That is about the weight of 3,500 people! Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.
In 2020, we are looking forward to developing and expanding the program so that more Australian families, businesses and communities can recycle their soft plastics and be part of the growing circular economy.
Plastic Police® now operates under a separate entity, Circular Hub Pty Ltd, as opposed to operating under Cross Connections Consulting Pty Ltd. This change is aligned with our plans to grow and expand Plastic Police® into a nationally recognised program.
We are excited to continue kicking goals with you in 2020, and creating positive environmental, social and economic outcomes.
We look forward to seeing what we can achieve together this year, and beyond.
From Samantha and Lexi.
Collection Statistics
Weight (kg) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total 2018 42 38 44 28 68 28 36 141 10 52 54 32 573 2019 0 30 22 18 40 30 42 34 52 18 40 20 346
Summary
Total soft plastic collected (kg) 919 Plastic bags saved from landfill* 229,750 Product purchased (kg) 2567 Offset rate 279% Notes *Equivalent soft plastic pieces collected (1kg = 250 pieces)
Monthly Report December 2019
www.plasticpolice.com.au | [email protected] | 2 Dick St Newcastle West NSW 2302
Plastic Police® is delivered by Circular Hub Pty Ltd ABN 28 623 485 263
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www.plasticpolice.com.au | [email protected] | 2 Dick St Newcastle West NSW 2302
Plastic Police® is delivered by Circular Hub Pty Ltd ABN 28 623 485 263
Australasian Recycling Label Australians care about the environment and know that recycling is important, but with more than 200 recycling labels currently in use, getting recycling right can be difficult.
The Australasian Recycling Label removes this confusion and makes it easy to understand how to correctly dispose of packaging.
The voluntary labelling system is growing quickly. Over 200 organisations are already using the labelling system on their products.
Look out for the ‘Wrap. Store Drop Off’ label (pictured) when you dispose of your packaging today. When you see it, rest assured you can recycle it with Plastic Police®.
Watch the video to learn more.
