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Term 3, Week 8, 12th September 2019

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

CUBBY HOUSE DESIGN Yesterday was a wonderful time with our K-4 students building cubbies that the K-2 designed. The process started with students thinking about the shapes that may make a good cubby and the materials they would need. They wrote a list to ask for the things from home or from school. We then asked the year 3 and 4 students to help build by following the plan. We quickly found that not all plans work and that modifications were needed. Thanks to Mrs Hodson and Mr Dawe for helping. It was brilliant!

NAIDOC DAY Don’t forget to get your notes in for the NAIDOC Day celebrations next Thursday in Yass. Mrs Alison Guy and Mrs Viv Barrett will be attending with the students and I will be here at school. Wear yellow shirts for being photographed in the colour of the indigenous flag.

SCHOOLS SPECTACULAR I would like to hold a quick meeting straight after school on Monday for those with girls going to School Spec in November. We need to know what auction item you intend to donate to help raise funds. Please let me know if you can’t make it. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for our Luke Dickens concert on the 28th of September. YOUNG BLOKES SHED Mason, Ryan, Jack, Mr Davis and Mr Hickey are excited to announce that the bike they have been working on is finished. The boys have learnt some new skills and have spent time talking. The bike will be auctioned at the Golf Club on the 28th at the Luke Dickens concert but the proceeds of the sale will go towards fencing the vegetable garden that is being ravaged by wildlife. We are also very happy to let everyone know that MA Steel in Yass will donate some materials for the fencing. We thank them for their contribution to our school. Well done boys! ENROLMENTS FOR 2020 If you know of anyone wishing to enrol their student at our school next year please direct them to contact the office. Enrolment forms are available at the office and we are more than happy to give a tour of the school. Kindy orientation will be on in term 4. October 29, November 5,12, 19 and 26.

Attachments:

R/Principal: Mrs Diane Hickey SAM: Mrs Robyn Rayment Address: Dickinson Street, Binalong, NSW, 2584

Phone : 02 6227 4381 Fax : 02 6227 4380 Email: binalong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

BULLETIN

SCHOOL EVENTS DATE

NAIDOC Day—Yass September 19

Arabin Cup September 20

Footy Colours Day September 25

Assembly September 26

WEBSITE: https://binalong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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STARS OF THE WEEK

K/1/2 3/4 5/6

ELISE Writing interesting sentences.

LOCHIE Making progress in reading.

RHIANNA Working hard in all areas of her

learning.

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's off to camp we go!

By Jamie Merton

On the 28th of August 2019, years 3-6 were very excited to be going on camp to Borambola. Students left school at 9:00am and started their long journey. After a long 2 and a half hour bus ride, students, Mr Davis and Mrs Hickey were escorted to the dining hall by camp leaders and assigned to cabins 9, 11 and 12. After quickly unpacking and settling in, they immediately started Archery. Congrats to Cooper Downey for getting a bullseye! Activities on day one were archery and kayaking. Mason fell in during kayaking, but he was still laughing. On day two stu-dents participated in rock climbing, BMX Bike riding, Flying Fox, Trivia. On day three students fenced before packing up from the long drive home! Everyone had a great time! Year 5 student Ivy Saunders stat-ed, “I think it was a really exciting opportunity, and I hope to go again!” Year 6 student Mason Williams commented, “It was too fun to pick a favourite part!” Students would like to thank Mr Davis, Mrs Hickey and Mr

Hickey for organising the camp and giving up their free time

to come along.

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5 / 6 NEWS REPORTS

Riverina Greatness at BPS

On the 30th of August 2019, Ryan, Jack, Alerya and Alivia travelled to Anderson Park in Albury for Riverina Athletics Carnival. These students had been successful at district level in the Nigel Bagley Relay. Students were very excited to claim their District uniforms and buy a Riverina jumper to show off their successes. The students’ race was very successful. When the guns went off, Ryan

ran first, Alerya 2nd, Alivia 3rd and Jack sprinted for home. Their baton

passing was spectacular. Students came 6th in their heat. They are very

proud of their efforts.

The Hills are Alive in the Sound of Music

On the 2nd September 2019, three students Amelia, Maddie and Ivy travelled to the Sydney Opera House to sing in a 745 student choir, as part of the Festival of Choral Music. Amelia, Maddie and Ivy were successful in the auditioning of the Riv-erina School Choir. Thank you to Mrs Winterflood who kindly gave up her time to drive the girls to Wagga every 3 weeks to rehearse. Amelia Duffy stated, “It was a life changing experience and I will nev-er forget it.” The girls are practising with Mrs Hickey and 7 more students from

Binalong Public School to perform at School Spectacular in Term 4.

LIBRARY: MONDAYS— MORNING ASSEMBLY: TUESDAYS— MUSIC: TUESDAYS SPORT: MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS— YOUNG BLOKES SHED: WEDNESDAYS PM

P & C EVENTS DATE

ARABIN CUP Canteen helpers needed. Please see Madaline. Please bring cake/slice on the day.

SEPTEMBER 20

SCHOOL SPECTACULAR FUNDRAISER For families with girls attending, please provide an item for Silent Auction on the night. Please let Madaline know what you have.

SEPTEMBER 28

FRONT GARDEN WORKING BEE OCTOBER 11 & 12

MURRUMBATEMAN FIELD DAYS Volunteers needed, roster will go out soon. Free entry to the weekend for 2 hours (or more) of volunteering.

OCTOBER 19 & 20

BINALONG P & C FAIR More information to follow.

NOVEMBER 5

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ARABIN CUP

Students and staff are busily preparing for Arabin Cup, our annual T-ball competition to be held next Fri-day 20th August at Binalong Golf Course. Please remember to return your permission note and canteen order by this Friday. Students are to wear their new navy shirts and year 6 students may wear their Year 6 shirts. If you are able to help out please see Mrs Hickey or Mrs Walsh. We need at least 2 parents to supervise teams to make sure they are at their fields for each match. Teachers will be responsible for umpiring games and supervising students whilst playing.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you all for a great day.

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