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NEWSLETTER DATE: 15 November, 2018 TERM 4, WEEK 5

Belrose Public School

Principal’s Message

Belrose OSHC Centre Phone: 0430 247 493

Dates BAND PROGRAM We are currently on the Band Tour to The Blue Mountains. It is a won-derful experience to perform at various venues as well as performing with students from North Narrabeen Public School. Mrs Zorian has informed me that the students have been a pleasure to take away and that they have thoroughly enjoyed the camp. They all look forward to returning this afternoon. Please also refer to the information emailed to Primary parents on Monday regarding the Arts Alive Choir and Band program for 2019. Both ensembles rehearse at Belrose Public School each week. 2019 LEADERS TO PRESENT THEIR SPEECHES Next Monday, we look forward to hearing the presentation of speeches to years 2 to 6 following recess. Students will then return to their clas-ses to vote. Next Tuesday, all nominated students will meet with this year’s 2018 leaders and the eight successful students leaders will be announced. Thank you to all of the 24 students who nominated them-selves for these positions and put their names forward to have a go. On Wednesday, members of the Executive team will meet with each of the eight leaders with the announcement of the 2019 Captains and Vice Captains made to all Year 5 students in the afternoon. We look forward to publishing their names in next week’s newsletter. Following this process, Mrs Meikle will begin the house elections for Bradman, Thorpe, Freeman and Fraser. PSSA ASSEMBLY The PSSA trophy presentation assembly for Summer PSSA will start at 2.15pm Monday 26 November. We thank the coaches who have spent their lunchtimes training the students and the parents for their contin-ued support at the games. I know the students have enjoyed playing other schools throughout the season. PRESENTATION DAYS A reminder that the Presentation Days are fast approaching. K-2 starts at 9.30am on Thursday 6 December, Stage 2 is held from 9.30am on Monday 10 December, and Stage 3 will start at 6.30pm Tuesday 11 December. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of the students at these presentation days. END OF YEAR EXCURSIONS As the end of the year fast approaches, please be reminded that each stage has booked an excursion as a reward for the students' hard work throughout the year. Payment of these excursions were included on the term account and permission notes will be sent out shortly. It would aid the staff if notes and payment were made by the return date so that staff can finalise numbers with the venues. Regards, Mark Warren Assistant Principal Stage 2

Term 4 2018

Thursday 15 November Fair Committee Meeting 7.30pm Belrose Hotel

Friday 16 November Last PSSA

Tuesday 20 November Gelato Day P&C AGM 7.15pm

Monday 26 November Assembly 2.15pm PSSA Trophy Presentation

Tuesday 27 November Christmas Charity Drive—P&C Gingerbread Night

Thursday 29 November Year 6 Fete

Monday 3 December Assembly 2.25pm

Thursday 13 December Surf Life Saving Excur-sion - Stage 3 Kindergarten Graduation

Monday 17 December K - Yr4 Excursions Yr 6 Luncheon School Christmas Carol Night 6pm

Tuesday 18 December Luna Park - Stage 3

Wednesday 19 December Year 6 Tunnel Last Day of Term 4 Year 6 Dinner

KINDERGARTEN TRANSITION PROGRAM 9:30-10:45AM Thursday 22 November

END OF YEAR PRESENTATION DAYS K-2: Thursday 6 December 2018 at 9:30am Stage 2: Monday 10 December 2018 at 9:30am Stage 3: Tuesday 11 December 2018 at 6:30pm

KD Beau B Hugo S

1S Eloise S Lucas F

2IW Curtis L Will J

2/3J Leanne P Lily C

3W Will K Anita G

4M Will C Carina D

5K Marcus V Elise S

6M Emma J Isabel H

6D Lucas H Jessica E

1DT Harry F Harry F

4/5S Thomas J Ariella M

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOLD AND SILVER RECIPIENTS

Students of the Week

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LIBRARY NEWS

Premier's Reading Challenge Certificates The participation certificates for the Premier's Reading Challenge have arrived and will shortly be handed out by class teachers. The special certificates are yet to arrive. Students Need School Libraries Did you know...that your school library supports your child to engage with a diverse range of books to extend their imagination and develop a lifelong love of reading ? Did you know...that school libraries are responsive and collaborative learning spaces that provide students with access to a wide range of resources that are relevant and appropriate to their learning needs ? Did you know...that school libraries support your child to reach their potential by teaching them how to become capable researchers and to navigate the world of online information ? Did you know...that teacher-librarians hold specialised qualifications as both a teacher and a librarian. Quality library staff are trained to support keen and reluctant, successful and struggling readers. Students need school libraries. If you are keen to ensure that EVERY child in Australia has access to a quality school library, check out the information available at https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au

Miss K.Wedlock Teacher -Librarian

West Head Aboriginal Excursion

Maths Challenge Camp

On Monday, 12 November, I went on an Aboriginal Excursion to West Head. When we got there, I saw rock carvings and the girls went to a special place by themselves. Next, I got to try some bush tucker. I tried kangaroo meat, Rosella jam and Lilli Pilli jam. I built a Gunya (which means shelter) with some help from other students. Later, we saw some goannas when we went walking in the bush. We also saw some Aboriginal art rock prints in a cave. We were shown how to weave a rope. My favourite part was making the Gunya.

By Layla L 2IW

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Maths Challenge Camp Report by Tokiwa, Sarah, Charlotte and Ben J On 5 and 6 November the four of us were lucky enough to go to a maths camp at Elanora Heights Conference Centre. We learnt lots about the Fibonacci sequence, Tessellations and so much more. There were four groups: Escher, Fibonacci, Pascal and Plato. We enjoyed the Spirolaterals, the Fibonacci sequence and making shapes. There was also delicious food and great equipment for playing! Mr Davidson was also there and he taught us some amazing things! Maths Challenge camp is an opportunity for four Year 5 students from the North Beaches schools. It is facilitated by Laurinda Lomas (Deputy Principal, Elanora Height Public School) my self and four other keen passionate teachers to assist. The aim is to introduce the students to the framework of “thinking like a mathematician”. Thinking like a Mathematician uses the precepts of:

Defining the problem Experimenting Collecting and organising data Seeking a pattern Hypothesising and testing The students are also challenged to make a new friend from another school during the two day event.

Mr Davidson

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KD’s Remarkable Creative Recyclable Creatures

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Environment Committee

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Environment Committee

Sport News

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PSSA SUMMER COMPETITION THIS WEEK

Cricket Belrose vs Terrey Hills @ Terrey Hills Oval Softball and T-Ball Belrose vs Terrey Hills @ Terrey Hills Oval SOFTBALL A Last Friday, 9 November we played a brilliant game of softball against Killarney. Alex did 2 great home runs and Aiden did great pitching. The score was 6-6. The player of the match was Alex.

By Bryson J SOFTBALL B There were six innings. Belrose fielded first and Killarney scored three and we scored four. The 2nd innings Killarney scored 1 and Belrose got caught out. The final innings Killarney got caught out and Belrose got 6 home and finished the game with a score of 9-4. Belrose won. Josh F was player of the match because he tried and succeeded to play like an expert.

By Will R SENIOR CRICKET Friday 9 November Belrose Senior Cricket played against Killarney Heights. The score was 53-7 to 5-7 and Belrose took the victory. The player of the match was Jasmine for getting numerous outs. Well done Belrose!

By Ellen W JUNIOR CRICKET On Friday 9 November we played against Killarney Heights at Wyatt Oval. It was an amazing match and we got 8 outs all together. The score was 94-53 to Belrose. The player of the match was Lilah O as she did great fielding and she got a wicket. Go Belrose!

By Sarah W T-BALL A The game first started off with us playing against Killarney and I chose to field. First we got all 3 out and then when we batted and we got one run next. They got 7 runs and then we got 6 runs. After that we didn`t get any more runs, the score was 7-17. The player of the match was Lachlan C because he got one out and was being a good sport. Great Killarney and Great Belrose!

By Owen L T-BALL B Last Friday T-Ball B team had an awesome battle with Killarney Heights School. They were a very hard school to verse, but we still had a great time! The final score was 4 – 24 Killarney’s way. Kobe and Will had some awesome catches as pitchers. I am going to have to give player of the match to Kobe, because of his great catches and awesome teamwork. Great job Killarney and great job Belrose!

By Liam W

Friday 8 November Year 6 went out on a bus to Narrabeen. Belrose girls A played three games. Our first game was against Harbord PS. The score was 2-4, we lost. Our second game was against Mimosa. The score was 4-2 and we won. Our final game was against Narrabeen. The score was 4-3 and we won. Overall I think Belrose did extremely well since most people haven’t played Eagle Tag before.

By Ellen W On Thursday 8 November Year 6 had an Eagle Tag Gala Day. We all had so much fun. The Year 6 girls B’s unfortunately lost all out games but they were all very close. We all played very well together and cheered each other on.

By Emma J

Eagle Tag

Eagle Tag Cont...

On Thursday 8 November most of year 6 went to play Eagle Tag at Rat Park. The A boys team played really well but we didn’t make the finals. We played 4 games. We lost 1, won 1 and had 2 draws. It was really fun.

By Alex C

Eagle Tag was great. Will R and Liam B both scored multiple goals each but in my opinion Will R was the best and most valua-ble player.

By Hunter B and Josh F

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P & C News

CANTEEN NEWS Friday 16 November Monday 19 November Wednesday 21 November Lucy Osborne Jenny Frangoples Julie Cincinnatto Jenny Frangoples Melissa Hunziker P&C Please see attached flyer for Fair Committee Meeting tonight 7.30pm at the Belrose Hotel. All welcome. Don’t forget $3.00 for Gelato Day next Tuesday 20 November. (See flyer attached) P&C AGM Tuesday 20 November at 7.15pm school staff room. This is the last meeting for 2018. Gingerbread orders are still open, even if you can’t join us on the night you can order one to do at home. Jo Stracey

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