BUNGENDORE PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

37 Gibraltar Street Bungendore NSW 2621 Phone 6238 1317 Fax 6238 1718

PO Box 242 Bungendore NSW 2621

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Website: bungendore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: bungendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER 2011, WEEK 2 TERM 4 2011

Dear Parents, This week you will find all the information about our school’s 2011 School Magazine later in this newsletter. We are very fortunate to have Lorraine Oliver, a volunteer parent, dedicate many hours working with our student magazine committee and Mrs Nicholls to produce a wonderful snapshot of memories that your children will have much pleasure looking at now and in the future. The magazine is in full colour and only costs $10. There is an order form later in this newsletter and all orders must be in by 18th November to meet printing deadlines. Also, following in this newsletter is a page of information about the Bungendore Country Muster January 21st – 6th February at the show ground. ‘Each year Bungendore Public School parents and helpers clean the toilet and shower

blocks at the Muster, not long or difficult work, but it is a BIG fundraiser for the School, last year we earned $5000.00 for this job. This money goes towards projects and resources at the school for the benefit of our kids.’

Please read this page and if you are able to help please fill in the form and return to the

office or ring Lorraine on the number indicated. Mrs Nicholls and myself have thoroughly enjoyed conducting the “Getting To Know You Interviews” for our 2012 Kindergarten students this week. It is a pleasure to talk to our soon to be new and youngest members of the school and learn about their favourite things. Many thanks to our Stage 3 students who conducted tours for our new families if required. Coming events: • P&C Meeting — Tuesday 25th October, 7.30pm in the staffroom

• Kinder Orientation — Final Session Wednesday 26th October 1 – 2pm

• Infants Fun Day—Thursday 27th October • Super 8’s — Friday 28th October • Pink Ribbon Mufti Day Fundraiser — Friday 4th November - gold coin donation

Have a safe and enjoyable week.

Cheers,

Ros Roworth ☺

SCHOOL CALENDAR

For sporting events please see

Mr Ballard’s Sports Report

2011

Term 4

Thu 20 Oct State Athletics

Wed 26 Oct Kinder 2012 Activity Session

Thu 27 Oct Infants Fun Day

Fri 4 Nov Year 6 Camp payment due

Fri 4 Nov Pink Ribbon Day!

Thu 24 Nov School Disco

Mon 28 Nov - Year 6 Camp Fri 2 Dec

P&C Meetings Meetings are held in the school’s

Staff Room on Tuesday in week 3 and Week 8 of each term starting at 7.30pm.

Values Award

Congratulations to

Amber Heslop 1W and Thomas

Miiller S2B for being Respectful.

Next week’s value is ‘Co-operation’.

Nude Food Day Monday’s are Nude Food Day.

Congratulations to this week’s winners:

KL and S2/3Z.

Reminder Year 6 Camp Payment Due

Friday 4 November 2011 Camp dates

Mon 28th Nov to Fri Dec 2nd 2011.

Nude Food Poster Competition

National Nude Food Day Wednesday 19 October 2011

To celebrate National Nude

Food Day BPS is holding a

Nude Food Poster Compe-

tition with 6 Nude Food

lunch boxes to be won!

See page 3 for details...

Uniform Shop News

Welcome to Term 4!

The Uniform Shop will resume trading every Friday afternoon during Term 4. We will be open from 2.45 to 3.45pm every Friday; however orders can still be left at the front office for processing.

Due to an increase in manufacturing costs some of our uniform prices will have to rise, this is unfortunate but we have absorbed these increases for as long as we can. Short sleeve polo shirts will now sell for $22.00 and dresses will now be $45.00.

The Uniform Shop will be open during the Kindergarten Activity Sessions for new Kindy parents; these sessions are on Tuesday 18th October from 9.30 to 11.00am and Wednesday 26th October from 1.00 to 2.00pm.

Infants Fun Day Thursday 27 October 2011

Races, novelty events, tug-o-war and cross country events to be held on the school oval. Parents and friends welcome.

The canteen will provide lunch orders for both children and visitors on the day. Parents can write their child’s class on their lunch order and it will go in that class basket. Please be aware that the canteen will only be available to students in the lunch break.

There will be a morning tea break for the children at 10.30am before the events start. The ‘Fun Day’ program begins at 11.00am, lunch will be from 12.45—1.30pm.

Parent helpers would be greatly appreciated, there will be a brief Helpers Meeting on Monday 24 October at 3.10pm in 1M. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please let your child’s teacher know that you are able to help.

If the weather conditions are unsuitable the carnival will be cancelled.

Ms Jacqueline Millard

Thank You On behalf of Rotary & BPS P&C…thanks to everyone who baked & volunteered their time at last weekends Model Railway Exhibition. The weekend was a huge hit & the exhibitors very much appreciated having some wonderful home cooked goodies with lunch. Thanks again to everyone involved.

Autumn Fair The Autumn Fair is our schools major fundraiser. It has provided capital works & many fantastic resources over the years. If anyone or a group of people would like to coordinate the 2012 Fair please phone Sharon for more info on 6238 0465 .

Wanted—Egg Cartons We would greatly appreciate any spare egg cartons. Please leave at the front office.

Child Protection Education – 2011

All classes in Stage 3 and Early Stage 1 will be implementing the Department of School Education’s Child Protection Units in Term 4. The activities are age and stage appropriate and work on an odd/even system so that the information is not duplicated year to year. These lessons are part of our Personal Development Curriculum Area and will take place in normal class time with the class teacher. If you would like to view the unit contents they will be available at the front office. If you do not want your child to participate, please contact your child’s teacher. Ros Roworth, Principal

Nude Food Poster Competition What is Nude Food?

Design a poster, A4 or larger, for National Nude Food Day and show why it is important to bring Nude Food to school.

Kindergarten & Year 1 – Colouring-In Competition Yrs 2 to 6 – Design a Poster

1st Prize - Nude Food Lunch Box 2nd Prize - Nude Food Containers

Don’t forget to include your name and class. Entries to Mrs Lee.

Posters due by Friday 28th October

Wanted—Sacks Do you have any sacks we can use for our Infant’s Fun Day sack races?

Please leave at the front office.

Fundraiser—Pink Ribbon Day Friday 4th November 2011

On Friday 4th November all students are asked to wear something pink (this is an extra challenge for our boys) and bring a gold coin donation to school to support Breast Cancer awareness and the Cancer Council.

Pink wrist bands will also be on sale on the day, in the quadrangle before school for $4.00 each.

AppleQuest 2011! Wednesday 19th October to Friday 28th October 2011.

Our school is taking part in AppleQuest 2011! AppleQuest is an initiative of the NSW Farmers’ Association—a not-for-profit organisation that represents farmers and the farming industry of NSW.

Throughout AppleQuest our school will receive 300 apples for our students as well as educational info and activities to promote the benefits of healthy eating and learn where our food comes from.

To encourage students to eat Aussie Apples, AppleQuest is implementing a classroom Honour Roll. The Honour Roll records students bringing apples to school during the course of the program. The students who eat the most apples will be rewarded with a prize. You can help your child by packing an apple in their lunchbox everyday.

You will be giving your child a healthy, nutritious snack that is high in antioxidants, dietary fibre and vitamin C, with a low glycemic index for long lasting energy.

Support you child as they munch, crunch and chomp their way through AppleQuest 2011!

Bungendore P.S. Yearbook 2011 The 2010 School Yearbook was an outstanding success and

2011 will be even better.

More than 60 pages ... all colour! The Magazine Team have been working hard and the wonderful memories include pictures from sports carnivals, Infants Fun Day, Primary Concert, Bookweek, Easter Hat Parade, class pages and much, much more.

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Payment for BPS Yearbook 2011—due by 18 November 2011

Student name: ____________________________ Class: ______

Number of Copies: __________ Payment included: ___________

PLEASE RETURN PAYMENT TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS TEACHER

Athletics Good luck to our 4 competitors at the State Athletics Championships this week Imogen L, Jock N, Molly N & Lauren E. At time of writing, students were attending the carnival and doing great. Imogen is competing in the 100m, 200m & Long Jump. Jock is competing in the 800m and Molly & Lauren are both competing in the High Jump. It has been a few years since Bungendore had 4 representatives in the South Coast side for Athletics which is a great achievement! Cricket *Good luck to Lucy C who is attending the State Girls Cricket Championships in Armidale next week. Lucy was selected as a member of the South Coast team earlier this year and has been training weekends throughout the year with the team in preparation for the Championships. Lucy’s selection is Bungendore’s 2nd consecutive year of having players in the South Coast Girls Cricket squad. Well done Lucy and good luck! *A reminder to all Primary students keen to play in the Super 8’s tournament in Bungendore on Friday 28th October to return their notes to Mr Ballard by Monday. The event costs $5 (Cricket ACT admin levy) and is being held in Bungendore. * For all keen junior cricketers and interested cricketing parents alike, it’s is still not too late to register your child in the Bungendore in2CRICKET program which runs every Saturday from 8-9am at the Mick Sherd Oval. For further details, please contact James Mullan on 0409072919 or jtrlm1@tpg.com.au .

Upcoming School Sport dates 20 – 22

nd Oct - State Athletics

28th Oct - Super 8's Cricket

24th – 26

th Oct – Girls State Cricket

BPS Sports Report

Matthew William (Cricket ACT) & Students enjoying the Mega Match at the Milo Mega Clinic

Mr Ballard benjamin.ballard@det.nsw.edu.au

20/10/11

Jock N about to take a catch while S3B students in the background practice their bowling at the Milo

Mega Clinic

Bungendore Preschool Now Taking Enrolments for 2012

Bungendore Preschool has a quality preschool program that will enhance and enrich your child's learning, develop a strong sense of identity and well-being. Please feel free to have a chat with our experienced and supportive team and discover the benefits of our community preschool located in a beautiful rural setting. Come in and visit the preschool any time Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 3.00pm during the school term, phone 62381423 or visit our website www.bungendorepreschool.net You are invited to come in and pick up an enrolment package from the office after 10th October 2011 at 64 Turallo Tce Bungendore.

COMMUNITY NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWS

Wicked Cackle Greengold Nursery

Is your complete Garden Centre and has everything you need to grow this SPRING. 29 Gibraltar St. Closed Tuesday’s only.

Found Pink, frilly handbag found on school oval. Please contact the front office.

Piano Tuition All ages & styles. Beginners most welcome. Thu/Fri afternoons, lunch & recess available. Craig Mewett 6278 5331 or 0409 151 887.

Lost Eiffel Tower brooch lost in playground. Please return to Hanah Rudd in 2TR.

Position Vacant The Carrington Inn of Bungendore requires casual cleaning staff during school hours, no references required. If interested please visit reception or contact the staff on 6238 1044.

2012 Performing Arts Class—Call back Auditions We would like to advise that ‘Call back’ auditions for a few places that have become available in the 2012 Performing Arts Class will be held on November 4th 2011 at Karabar High School from 9.00am. A package including a program for the day, audition requirements, marking criteria and tips for candidates will be sent to students already on our list and are also available from Karabar High School. Please contact Karabar High School to register your intention to audition. Alison Cronan Ph: 6298 4333 or 0416 294 155.

”Celebrate Good Times, Come On!”

Celebrate Braidwood Central School Come & share in the great things that our school has to offer.

Thursday afternoon and into the evening on

3rd November 2011 (Term 4 Week 4)

1.30pm—3.10pm and 5pm—7pm

Come join us for:

CPR Demonstration, Fitness Testing, Fire Sculpture, Circus Workshop

Tours of Archaeological Dig, and more...

Food will be available for purchase

For more details contact BCS on 4842 2249

Volunteers Needed for School Fundraiser 31st January to 6th February 2012

During the week and weekend after our kids go back to school next year our town hosts the Bungendore Country Muster at the show ground. Each year Bungendore Public School par-ents and helpers clean the toilet and shower blocks at the Muster, not long or difficult work, but it is a BIG fundraiser for the School, last year we earned $5000.00 for this job. This money goes towards projects and resources at the school for the benefit of our kids. We need between 3 to 5 people per shift, and there are 15 shifts to cover; we supply all the cleaning products, gloves etc. It only costs you your time (approximately one hour each shift). It is never difficult work and the patrons of the muster are always happy and helpful. Once you have done a shift you realise it is an easy way to help the school with fund raising and most people end up doing a few extra shifts the next year. It would be great to see some new faces as it makes it easier on everyone, and more fun, if we can share the load. If you want to find out more call me on 0428 601 367 or email me at murnong@mac.com or fill in the sheet below. Thank you in advance, Lorraine Oliver

Please fill in the details below and drop this form into the school front office OR send the relevant information to: murnong@mac.com OR phone Lorraine on 0428 601 367

Name/s: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Home phone No: _______________Mobile No: __________________

Email: _____________________________________ ☐ Please contact me with more information (tick). OR Please slot me in for ______ shifts where needed. OR Circle your preferred shifts below

Monday 31st Jan. 2012 7-8 pm

Tuesday 1st Feb. 2012 7-8 pm

Wednesday 2nd Feb. 2012 7-8 pm

Thursday 3rd Feb. 2012 7-8 pm

Friday 4th Feb. 2012 11- 12 noon 7-8 pm

Saturday 5th Feb. 2012 7 - 8

am 11- 12 noon 3-4 pm 7-8 pm

Sunday 6th Feb. 2012 7 - 8

am 11-12 noon 3- 4 pm 7-8 pm

Monday 7th Feb. 2012 11-12 noon