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Newsletter Issue 19: 13 November 2019 SMS Absences to: 0418 928 939
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Dear Parents, Carers and Community Members
We are half way through the term and it is a delight to see the engagement and energy that students are demonstrating, as they near the end of class projects and work programs. Several classes have tackled business enterprise projects and experienced the challenges of real–life learning and business management.
At our last assembly, Miss Taylor’s Year 3 class shared their work in coordinating the Woolworths Earn and Learn sticker program. This developed into a huge undertaking, involving collecting and counting the stickers, then surveying students and staff to decide which items to buy. Everyone is enjoying playing with the new sports equipment and using the conferencing table purchased. Accolades to Miss Taylor and Room 10 for taking on this project.
As part of their Economics and Business studies, Room 14 and 17 students have produced, marketed and costed products. They are holding market stalls to sell their items for $1 each on Tuesday and
Thursday, this week and next week. It is great to see the interest this initiative has created, with stalls selling out of all of their day one products. Students are eagerly waiting for the next market day and the whole new range of products which will be on sale. This project has given students real–life learning experiences, including profit and loss accounting processes! Congratulations Mrs Stewart, Mr Rakuscek and the students in Rooms 14 and 17.
Planning for 2020: Thank you to the parents who have completed class placement requests or contacted me to discuss educational or social issues that should be considered when planning 2020 classes. We will endeavour to place children to best meet their educational needs within the structure of the school. The class placement request form needs to be submitted by this Friday, 15
th November.
2020 funding is dependent on student numbers, so if you know of any families moving into our area or attending Kindergarten next year, please encourage them to enrol their children so we can accurately plan. Similarly, if you are leaving our school, please advise the Front Office.
Teachers spend a lot of time forming classes and take into account academic and social/emotional factors to ensure the best ‘fit’ for each child. We will be forming some multi-year level classes. In our placement requests, some parents have expressed concern with ‘split’ classes. Research has shown that children in multi-year level classes perform academically as well as their peers in ‘straight’ classes and their social skill development is enhanced. Teachers in multi-year level classes cater for each year level, ensuring appropriate curriculum is covered and moderate student work samples against those of similar year levels.
Super 7’s Soccer: Last Monday, eighty of our Year 5 and 6 students went to Lynwood Senior High School to participate in the annual Super 7’s Soccer Carnival run by the Lynwood Soccer Academy.
The students enjoyed having some ex-Bannister Creek PS students as their team managers. We had eight teams competing against teams from Parkwood, Brookman and Thornlie. The students had a fabulous day, the standard of play was high, the competition fierce and we saw some great teamwork!
Whilst all teams did well in the tight competition, Congratulations to the Year 6 A Boys Team who won the championship trophy. Well done to all our players for their sportsmanship and great play!
Kind Regards Lyn Macauley, PRINCIPAL
Telephone: 9366 0900 Email: [email protected] Web: www.bannistercreekps.wa.edu.au Facebook: www.facebook.com/bannistercreekps
COMING EVENTS
Tuesday 19 November Room 17 visit to Howard Solomon
Wednesday 20 November Assembly hosted by Room 11: 8:45am
Tuesday 26 November P&C Meeting: 9:00am Year 2 & 3 Zoo Excursion
Wednesday 27 November 2020 Pre-Primary Parent Info Session: 8:45am Waterwise Incursions
Thursday 28 November Waterwise Incursions
Friday 29 November Year 6 Transition Day at Lynwood SHS
SAVE THE DATE
Please mark these VERY important dates on your calendar:
Wednesday 11th
December Aboriginal Awards Night
6:00pm
Monday 16th
December Year 6 Graduation Ceremony
9:30am
Wednesday 18th
December Year 1 to 5 Presentation Assembly
9:00am
MUSIC NEWS
Just a reminder to students and families that students in the Junior Choir, Senior Choir and School Band still have rehearsals this Term. Participation in these groups is a year long commitment and all groups have performances this term that they are preparing for.
It would be greatly appreciated if all students could be at rehearsals on time and ready to start, as we move into this busy part of the year full of performances. It would be great to finish the year showcasing the amazing progress all these groups have made over the course of the year, but for this to happen, we need to continue to put in the same amount of hard work and maintain high expectations of ourselves.
Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Kailee Marshall, Music Specialist Teacher
STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS
Tomorrow, Thursday 14th November, the students in Room 18 will be holding a Cup Cake Sale at recess. We are
raising money to for the Year 6 gift to the school. Please bring a little pocket money and enjoy a yummy treat.
Lunch time clubs will be starting again now that interschool carnival training has finished. We are bringing back Dance Club, Games Club and more! Please talk to one of the Student Councillors for more information.
We appreciate all the great ideas you place in the suggestion box, keep it up!
Please continue donating to the ‘Bread Tags for Australia’ drive, it is a great cause. You will find the box in the Library.
Thank you
Report by Abigail, Room 16
The School Board held a public meeting on Monday 4th November and were delighted to receive an update on the
excellent results our students achieved in NAPLAN testing this year. Despite some glitches with the newly rolled out online testing, our Year Three and Year Five students exceeded the Australian, State and like school averages across all areas of testing. Fantastic results are a reflection of the high quality teachers and teaching programs at Bannister Creek.
The Board received an update on the success of the new BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) initiative (including the fact that there were no breakages or losses of devices this year!) and the expansion of the BYOD program to include Years 2-5 students in 2020. We were also advised that the Department of Education recently announced one-off funding for school maintenance and funds received by our school will be spent on new carpets for 7 classrooms, resurfacing and line marking of the basketball courts and professional cleaning to high ceilings and alcove areas.
One of our community members, Jodie Wyatt informed us of her meetings with Baldja Waangkiny and the Board were very interested to hear of the leadership and initiatives the parents of our Aboriginal students are providing. Finally, the Board was advised of the upcoming 2020 Public School Review which will take place in first term next year. The School’s self-reflection processes and progress against the Business Plan are audited at this time.
The last meeting of the Board for 2019 will be held on Monday 9th December at 3:30pm in the school staffroom, as
always you are welcome to observe the meeting.
Liesl Ludgerus School Board Chair
SCHOOL BOARD UPDATE
Booklists have been sent home with all students. Nextra Riverton are our preferred supplier for 2020, orders are due on 30
th November. If you did not receive a list, they are available from the Front Office.
2020 BOOKLISTS
Fathering Group Campout Your Champions Dad team has set the date for our 2019 annual Dads and Kids campout. On Friday 6
th December, we will once again fill the school oval with tents of all shapes and sizes
and enjoy a night of fun activities and camp cooking.
At a cost of $25 per family, you will get to participate in all activities, enjoy a cooked breakfast on Saturday morning and have a freshly made coffee to start the day. All details and a form to complete and return to the office, are attached with the newsletter.
If Dad can’t make it, then we encourage any other significant male figure in your child’s life to join them in the campout. We are limited to 40 families participating, so get in quick.
Travis Miller Deputy Principal
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL’S DESK
Mrs Jay Jay and her Christmas Cheer Helpers are compiling Christmas hampers to help families enjoy the coming festive season. There will be a collection bag in each classroom, please place donations of non-perishable food in one of the bags.
Please send your donation to school no later than Thursday 12th
December. Christmas themed foods would be especially welcome.
If you are aware of any families in need of a hamper, please contact the School Chaplain.
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
SCHOOL PARKING REMINDER
Recently, there have been reports from residents around the school of parents parking on their front lawns, causing damage to their lawns and sprinklers. We request that parents please respect our neighbours and do not park on private property.
We understand that parking around the school can be difficult at peak pick up and drop off times, and remind parents that they are able to use the parking area at Woodford Park, just a short walk across the school oval.
Thank you for your cooperation.
PLEASE NO PARKING
ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY
At the end of each year, the graduating Year 6 students give a gift to the school. This year, the Year 6 students are planning two fundraising events:
Thursday 14th November: Cup Cake Stall at recess
Thursday 28th November: Recycled Toy Sale at recess and lunch (Any items remaining will be on sale after
school).
The Year 6 students would appreciate any donation of toys and/or books in good condition for their stall. These can be dropped off at the Spoonbill Block.
YEAR 6 SCHOOL GIFT FUNDRAISER
TRIPLE P - POSITIVE PARENTING
Come along to our FREE parent workshops at the school! Triple P - Seminar 1 - Positive Parenting
This workshop introduces parents to the five key principles of positive parenting. These principles include: Ensuring a safe engaging environment Creating a positive learning environment Using assertive discipline Having reasonable expectations Looking after yourself as a parent
Date: Friday 6th December 2019
Time: 12:30 to 2:30pm Where: Bannister Creek PS, 92 Purley Crescent, Lynwood WA 6147 Bookings: Essential, please phone 9366 0900
Christmas Stall - This year, the 2020 Graduation Committee with the 2020 Year 6 group, will be organizing a Christmas Stall! All donations are gratefully accepted, e.g. mugs, chocolates, soaps, lotions, Christmas themed items etc. Please place items in the P&C boxes in the classrooms. The stall will be open on the last day of school, Thursday 19
th December.
Christmas Raffle - The P&C will also be running a Christmas Raffle with great prizes donated by Karcher and some other generous community suppliers. Tickets will be 3 for $5 and we encourage all parents to dig deep and support the school for our end of year Raffle. The winners will be drawn at the final student assembly after our Christmas Stall on Thursday 19
th December.
The final 2019 P&C meeting - The final meeting 2019 P&C meeting will be held at the Lone Star Steak House on 25
th November at 6:00pm sharp. A short meeting will take place, followed by a social gathering to celebrate all the
friendships that have been made and to thank the hard working members of the P&C for their contribution in 2019. Please RSVP to [email protected] if you are able to attend, so that we can accommodate for numbers at the venue and reserve enough tables.
P&C AGM - The 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th February (Week 3) at 9:00am in the Staff
room. Everyone is welcome to attend and nominate for a position on the committee. You can help raise funds for the school and make a difference in the lives of the children at BCPS. If you have any questions about the P&C, how you can contribute or are considering joining, please email [email protected] or text/call me directly to have any questions answered 040 777 3928.
Linda Ross, P&C President
P&C NEWS
The students from Pre Primary to Year 2 enjoyed a day of activities and learning in the great outdoors last Thursday 7
th November. The students enjoyed a range of activities
including, cubby making, boat creation and floating, scooting, water painting, box painting and a scavenger hunt in our very own Moort Boodja garden. The day was enjoyed by all and described by some, as their best day at school ever!
Our Kindergarten students participated in an outdoor classroom day on Monday and Tuesday this week. They were joined by a group of local three year old children from the Milestones Early Learning Centre. The kindergarten students experienced a range of fun-
filled activities and learning experiences outside, including spray painting, sandpit cooking and creating with colourful sand and water, bubble blowing and flower craft, just to name a few.
The students in the kindy yellow groups were also treated to a visit from Heather Robbins, Simple as Pi Yoga, (mum of Luke and Zoe) who ran some yoga sessions with the Bannister Creek and Milestones students as a part of our Early Centre Network. This network supports early learning centers and schools to network and connect. The yoga was themed around the ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ and gave the students an opportunity to stretch their bodies and practise some mindfulness.
Paige Goodsell Deputy Principal
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY
The Year 3 students from Rooms 10, 11 and 13 had an out-door classroom day too! The students took part in balloon relays, dancing activities and sketching using their iPad apps. Mr. Miller was very impressed with their use of technology in sketching.
Morgan Taylor Room 10 Teacher
Thanks to all the BCPS community for collecting the Woolworths Earn and Learn Stickers. Room 10 spent a VERY long time sticking the stickers onto the sticker sheets. Then we had to count how many sticker pages we collected. We collected a total of 32,186 stickers! Next, we had to decide on what was best to buy for our school. We did surveys and then made a draft list for Mrs Macualey to check. Then we sent our shopping list off and waited a long time for the delivery.
Finally, seven HUGE boxes were delivered to our school. We spent a VERY long time pumping up all the balls. We would like to give a very big thank you to Miss Vara for helping us pump up the balls and for writing BCPS on all the equipment. Thank you to Mr Schicker for putting together the tables.
The sports equipment will be used for Phys. Ed and also for recess and lunch play. The height adjustable tables will be used in the Heron and Ibis Block Wet Areas. We hope that everyone enjoys playing with the new sports equipment and working at the new tables!
Recount by Room 10
WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
The students in Room 10 were thrilled to be able to use one of the new green screens to create an ‘Unboxing’ video which was featured in their assembly item. The students utilized the ‘Green Screen’ app on their iPads to make the video. We would all like to thank Mrs. Munro for making storage bags for the green screens.
TECHNOLOGY AT BCPS
Avon 35 Bickley 32 Canning 24 Swan 25 Term 4, WEEK 4: FACTION TOKEN TALLY
HONOUR CERTIFICATES: Excellence, no matter what you are doing, excellence means you are giving it the best you have. Excellence is what leads to success. It takes courage to practise excellence. When you practise excellence, you can break new ground and try new things that have never been thought of before. Doing your best helps you find out who you really are. Congratulations to the following Honour Certificate recipients from our last assembly.
SCHOOL AWARDS
CLASS STUDENT
Room 3 Ella
Room 4 Ethan, Bella
Room 5 Zachary
Room 6 Maddison, Sarah, Yahia
Room 7 William, Thomas
Room T3 Grace, Cody
CLASS STUDENT
Room 8 Dylan, Tia
Room 9 Lacey
Room T1 Kiano, Xian
Room 10 Natalie, Maddison, Oliver
Room 11 Emmanuel
Room 13 Marcus, Isaac
CLASS STUDENT
Room 12 Teegan, Isabelle
Room 15 Jennifer
Room 14 Logan, Taj
Room T4 Chloe, Ethan
Room 17 Punnya, Liam
Room 16 Charlotte
Room 18 Cameron, Jack, Jordan
Students who follow our Code of Conduct and display outstanding social skills are awarded Purple Tokens. At each assembly, a raffle draw is conducted for fortnightly winners who receive a prize. All tokens go into an End of Term Second Chance Draw, so keep doing your best.
The winners at the last assembly were: Jossef, Room 17, Deepesh, Room T4; Julia, Room 7 and Samuel, Room 8.
PURPLE TOKENS
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH: The Aussie of the Month award recognises personal en-deavour, achievement and contribution to our School Community. Congratulations to this month’s recipients:
Charlie, Year 2/Room 9; Sophie, Year 5/Room T4; Haven, Year 1/Room 7 and Omid, Year 4/Room 12.
AUSSIE OF THE MONTH AWARD
On Wednesday 6th November, the students in Room 10 presented their assembly. For their assembly item, they chose
to focus on Technology, because they use BYOD iPads. The students sang a song about Cyber Safety and why it ’s important to stay safe online.
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY
Our next assembly will be held on Wednesday 20th
November 2019 in the Undercover Area, commencing at 8:45am. This assembly will be hosted by the students in Room 11.
Here are some tips to stay safe online: (Written by Oliver C, Room 10) Do not share personal information online like your full name, address or phone
number. Someone could try to use this information to find you. Choose a fun nickname instead!
When using social media or online messaging, make your profile private and only add your friends in real life. Talk to your parents first before you chat with people you don’t know.
Think twice before sending or posting a photo. Once a photo is out there you can't take it back and it can travel a long way very quickly.
Never share your password – ever! Make sure your password is at least eight characters long.
Look at what we have planned for National Recycling Week at your OSHC
We are excited to celebrate National Recycling Week happening this week at your Camp Australia – Bannister Creek PS OSHC service at Bannister Creek Primary School
National Recycling Week is all about helping children connect with our wonderful world by teaching them how they can take care of the environment through recycling. It’s going to be an awesome week and we want to share with you all the fun-learning activities we have planned with the children, see below:
Not yet registered? Don’t worry, it’s never too late. Plus, it’s FREE to register. Before attending our care, you must register your child pp.campaustralia.com.au/account/login. Remember, you may be entitled to receive the Child Care Subsidy, visit https://my.gov.au/ to find out more.
More Program Details For more information about our program and fees at your school, visit our service and chat with our qualified Educators. Alternatively, you may visit our website at www.campaustralia.com.au or contact our friendly Customer Care Team on 1300 105 343 who are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - except National Public Holidays.
To book, visit: www.campaustralia.com.au or call 1300 105 343. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon!
CAMP AUSTRALIA NEWS
Monday 11th Tuesday 12th Wednesday 13h Thursday 14th Friday 15th Build a robot with
recycling materials Create own puzzles
with cereal boxes Growing herbs without
soil
Pencil holders with tins
Photo Frame Recycled boxes
Go on a recycling Scavenger Hunt
Hair Band Recycled/reuse cloths
Flowers with egg cartons
Butterflies Old magazine
Rain sticks with kitchen rolls
Bowling Pins Recycled bottles
Wrist Band Cutting cloth
Little Bugs Recycled lid craft
Bird Feeder with milk cartons
Gift Card with scrub fabric & carboard boxes
NORTH METROPOLITAN TAFE
Looking for work or a career change? Can you see yourself working in a school?
Schools are regularly hiring people for the following roles: Gardener, cleaner, administration, management, canteen or as education assistants.
Starting in February 2020, North Metropolitan TAFE are running a one semester course on the skills required to be a successful candidate for employment in a school. The course aids in preparation for entry into gardening, cleaning, administration, management, canteen and education assistant work.
We have had huge success supporting people to find work and the chances of gaining employment are strong. This course is suitable for existing gardeners, cleaners, administrators etc., and people looking to change career or people looking for a return to work.
The course includes: Training in skills specific to the role you are interested in e.g. IT skills Work experience in a school or other organization Help and support to find work Help accessing further training as required e.g. Certificate III in Education Support Development of your job application cover letter, resume and help with selection criteria
Entry requirements: 18 years + Strong work ethic Good oral and written communication Must be able to read procedures, safety sheets and chemical bottles Must be able to send and receive emails Successful completion of an entry interview Working With Children Check and a Police Clearance
Course details: 3 days per week - Starts Tuesday 4
th of February and finishes Friday 26
th of June (20 weeks)
Days - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:15 until 2:45 Cost – Approximately $180 (total course fee for full 20 weeks) Location - based in Leederville and on site
If you would be interested in this course then please email: Chris Hodson [email protected]
Disclaimer: North Metropolitan TAFE does not guarantee work after completing this course. This course supports you to find work. The course is run by North Metropolitan TAFE (RTO code: 52786) and is not endorsed by any authority or government department.
BANNISTER CREEK PRIMARY SCHOOL
2020 Class Placement Parent Request
Please return this form to the School Office by Friday 15th
November 2019
Child’s Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Current Year Level : _________________ Current Room No.: ________________ Parent’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ The information I would like the school to take into consideration during the process of allocating students to classes for next year: Academic considerations _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Social considerations _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Behavioural considerations _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please tick this box if a parent interview is requested with the Principal or Deputy Principal.
Please Note: Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate requests and concerns, no guarantee can be given with regard to any placement. The final decision about the placement of students will rest with the Principal. Parent Signature: _____________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________
Students NOT returning in 2020 Please return this form to the School Office as soon as possible. My child/children will not be returning to Bannister Creek Primary School in 2020. New school ____________________________________________________________________________________ Child/children’s Name/s: _________________________________________________________Room No. ________ _________________________________________________________Room No. ________ _________________________________________________________Room No. ________ _________________________________________________________Room No. ________
