School Bell...6th August 2014 Page 1 School Bell Bellbridge Primary School Telephone 9749 6161 Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029 Out of School Care Mob 0419 594 841 Email Address:

6th August 2014 Page 1

School Bell

Bellbridge Primary School Telephone 9749 6161

Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029

Out of School Care Mob 0419 594 841

Email Address: [email protected]

Website Address: http://www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au

STUDENT ABSENCES Absences so far this year _____________4130

Absences same time last year _________3811

DATES TO REMEMBER 14th August………………….…….Grade 1 Excursion to Scienceworks

15th August…………………..…School Athletics Carnival (Grade 3-6)

26th August……………………………………..Wyndham Spelling Bee

27th August……………………..Grade 2 Werribee Mansion Excursion

15th September – 19th September…….…….Grade 6 Mt Morton Camp

19th September………………….………………..….Last day of Term 3

PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2015

We need to have our Prep enrolments for 2015 finalised by the beginning of August. If any of our

families have children in kindergarten and are intending to have them attend Bellbridge next year, we

need you to complete an enrolment form now, if you have not already done so. Contact our Office

(9749 6161) if you have any questions or concerns.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au/


PRINCIPAL WRITES

PARENT OPINION SURVEY

‘THANK YOU’ to the 68 parents who have returned the Parent Survey they received last week. Our

office staff need to mail the completed surveys to the Department of Education by the end of this week,

so if you haven’t returned it to school yet, it would be greatly appreciated if you could do this as soon as

possible. Students who return the survey to school receive a bee token.

PREP ENROLMENTS for 2015

We need to have our Prep enrolments for 2015 finalised by the beginning of August. If any of our

families have children in kindergarten and are intending to have them attend Bellbridge next year, we

need you to complete an enrolment form now, if you have not already done so. Contact our Office

(9749 6161) if you have any questions or concerns.

AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY SPORTS

A small team of staff have done an amazing job planning and organising our ‘brand new’ After School

Community Sports Program. The response from our families has been extremely positive with the P – 2

program and the Grade 3 – 6 program being oversubscribed. The focus for the sports program this term is

‘Athletics’ and students are having fun using the running track around our new soccer field.

We have a number of students on a ‘waiting list’ and if they don’t access the program this term. They

will be the first selected for the program next term.

The program is free to students at our school and will continue in Term 4.

100 DAYS of SCHOOL

The students and staff in our Prep Team celebrated their first 100 days of school last Wednesday. This

included dressing up in clothes and costumes that represented numbers, dancing in a parade and

participating in a range of maths activities based around the number: 100. This special day ended with a

lovely class party.

FAMILY MATHS NIGHT

We had another very successful Family Maths Night that involved 38 students across Grades 4 – 6 and

their parents. The use of the Grade 5 / 6 building proved ideal and the three activities progressed with

great efficiency. We appreciate the excellent leadership of Mr Nundlall and Miss Pomfret who organised

and coordinated this special event, as well as the generous spirit of teachers in the Maths Program Team

who prepared and facilitated engaging activities and remained at school until 7:30pm.

Some parents enjoyed the evening so much, they have requested that it occur every term!!

PLAY GROUP at BELLBRIDGE

Our first session of Play Group was a wonderful success with eight parents and 12 pre-schoolers/toddlers

attending. They will continue to meet every Thursday morning between 8:30 – 10:30am in the Out of

School Hours Care rooms. We are very proud of the initial success of this great community initiative.

CADBURY CHOCOLATE DRIVE

We really appreciate the wonderful support our families have given to the annual Cadbury Chocolate

Fundraiser. A number of parents have requested extra boxes to sell and this can be done by contacting

the Office staff and placing your name on a waiting list. The Office staff will contact you when a box

becomes available.

ALL BOXES and/or MONEY NEED TO BE SENT TO THE OFFICE BY THIS FRIDAY,

AUGUST 8TH.

Debbie Clancy

Principal


STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the children named below for receiving Awards.

Be a Learner

Zoe Batzogiannis, Joshua Radel, Doha Alshaddoud, Tavita Aleni, Marko Naumcevski,

Abdalla Gamada, Caleb Perry, James Voinescu, Ethan Gordon, Jack Bresnan, Aaraa Amudhabalan,

Abigail Galik, Chloe Marretta, Shiana O’Brien, Jaxon Tofete, Sylvie Yip, Michael Casale,

Carl Nyberg, Joe Honatana, Anna Alderuccio, Lilly Susteren-Bates, Ebony Turner, Vinay Kaler,

Aarya Pokharel, Connor Karastanovic, Charlie Maloney, Aleena Yousuf, Emily Kemp, Andrew Scott,

Xavier Bennett, Sarah Gastin, Bharveer Singh, Shaleha Anni, Vishu Singh, Macy Sherriff,

Christian Biak Thluai, William Scott, Cayden Iuta-McCullough, Zoey Mineo, Luca Cianci,

Kenny Meadows, Jasmin Castro, Roan Mallon, Miles Ripari, Bianca Wolski, Kacee Coughlan,

Keanu Pakoti, Ratu Rudiartana, Nickolas Stojanovski, Rylan Slattery, Lachlan Farnham, Joel Diker,

Heleen Geelhuizen, Jessica Le, Chelsea Dunbar

Be Responsible

Rebekah Bradley, Rhys Kahaki, Jaxson Walker, Mu Paw Say, Taichia Angeles, Amin Yoseph,

Neve Dingle, Adam Alobaidi, Luke King

Be Respectful

Vishu Singh, Ryan Roche-Thin, Taleah Burnett, Akoija George, Jake Warhurst, Joshua Conarty

Cuppa’ & Crafts in the Art Room Every second Wednesday (odd weeks, i.e. week 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

8:30 – 10:00am Our parents group is having a session involving crafts in the Art Room on August 13th.

Come along and share a cuppa’ and participate in some craft activities

while catching up with other parents.

Week 5: We will be doing PENCIL DRAWING ……COME TO LEARN Please let the Office know if you plan to attend – 9749 6161

ASTHMA FORMS

There are a still a large number of Asthma Plans outstanding. For any child who suffers from

Asthma, the school must have an action plan in your child’s file in case of an emergency. If you have

not sent an action plan to school please send it to school as soon as possible. It is important that we have

this information on hand so as we can assist your child effectively.


ART NEWS

Thank you to the parents that continue to collect bottle tops, please keep them coming. We are now

asking if anyone has any spare wool at home that they are not using, could you please send it to the Art

Room. It would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Naomi Bennett

Art Teacher

BELLBRIDGE PLAY GROUP

The Bellbridge Play Group had its first session last Thursday. We had 12 children ranging from 2-5 years

in attendance. The children had a wonderful time playing together with their mums and carers. The

playgroup will run every Thursday morning from 8:30 – 10:30 until the end of the year (excluding school

holidays). Each week the children will participate in activities, free and directed play, enjoy a snack

together and explore the playground (weather permitting). The playgroup is currently full, however if

you would like to go on a waiting list please call the school office on 9749 6161 and leave your details.

COMMUNITY NEWS

DRUMMOND STREET SERVICES: Drummond Street Services are running an information session

‘Parenting Children Who Worry Too Much’ on Wednesday 27 August & 3 September 2014,

12.30 - 2.00pm at YMCA Point Cook, Cnr Tom Roberts Pde & Boardwalk Blvd Point Cook.

Come along to find out more about anxiety and strategies to help your child to worry less.

Bookings are essential. Phone: 9663 6733 or email: [email protected]

They are also running an information session ‘Tuning in to Kids. It’s a six-week parenting program for

parents and carers of children aged 2 – 12. The program explores ways to help children learn to

understand and manage their feelings, guide their behaviour with appropriate limits and promote strong

and positive family relationships. It will be held each Thursday for six weeks from 7 August - 11

September 2014, 12.30 - 2.30pm at Wyndham Park Primary School Community Hub, Kookaburra

Avenue, Hoppers Crossing. Cost: $60 single, $90 couple or family rate. Concession available with a

Health Care Card. Bookings are essential Phone: 9663 6733 or

email: [email protected]

YERAMBOOEE COMMUNITY CENTRE: Yerambooee Community Centre are holding a Language

and Speech Development Session on the 14 August 2014 at 7.00pm. The session is being run for free.

Bookings are essential. Please call 9748 9310 to book.

Interested Parents and Friends are invited to meet with Mrs Clancy and members of the Leadership Team

for an informal chat after Assembly every Monday. Pre-schoolers are welcome.


Newsletter Prize Question: What day and time is Play Group at Bellbridge?

Answer:_________________________________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _______________

Parent’s signature: ________________________________________________________

Return to the office by 8:20am Monday, August 11th – to be drawn at Assembly

SWPBS: School Wide Positive Behaviours 1. Be Safe 2. Be Respectful 3. Be Responsible 4. Be a Learner

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning 10 or more ‘Bee Tokens’ for their

positive behaviours in the classroom and the playground. They have traded their tokens for a prize at

the Rewards Shops.

Rain 1B Asha 1B Amin 1B Macy 3C Htaw 1A (20)

Xavieer 1A Lucus 1D Thomas 4B Zahli 1D Sarah 1A

Xavier 5B Brandon 3C Bharveer 1A Lahni 3C Tahlia 1A

Golbarg PC Eden PC Zilyah PD Emma PC Riley 1A

Sarah 1A Jacob PC Malakai 2B Lochan 1B Tanae 1B

Luke 1B Rylee 1B Jay 2B Jasmin 1B Ethan 2B

Lily 1D Aleisha 1D Taylor 1B Tia 1D Maddison 2B

Corinthian 1C Ella 1D Jack 1D Nigel 1D Zahra 1D

Kenny 1B Yianis 1C Will 1C Jaxon 2B Liam 2B

Kyle 1A Niel PD Tavita PD Kayla 5A Htaw 1A

Faith PD Zoe PC Tink 3C Holden PD Tia 3A

Chloe 1A Rain 1B Afomia 6A Tamara 2D Lillie 2D

Ata 2D Deeghan 1B Rimsha 6A Shaurya 2D Anshdeep 2D

Shantell PA Zoey PA (20) Shevonne PA Carl PA Pierre PA (30)

Matthew PA Sarah 6A Trent 6A Rebekah 1A Xavier 4D

Chloe 4D Mya 4A Anna 1C Eh 1C Kayla 1C (25)

Laura 1C (25) Jordan 1C Marija 2D Molena PD Neve 2D

Kyall 2C Lilly 1B Malak 2C Christian 3C Emily PA

Jack PA Rebecca 2D Sione PA Janvi 6A Nhan PA (30)

Ezekiel PA (20) Georgia PA Tyson PA Pratika 6A (50) Deeghan 1B

Mitchell 2C Kcenia 2C Lucky 2C Srah 4A Kyall 2C (30)

Jack 5C Tom 5C Dakota 5C Waikai 6B Abigail 1A


Akoija 1D Tahlia 1A Hannah 1A Dylan 1A Dominic 5B

Anton 1B Amy 1B Anushka 1B Riley 6B William 1A

Jessica 1A Jade 3B Aadil 3B Lacey 1D Lucas 1D

Zahli 1D Will 1D Musa PD Nathan PD Holden PD




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