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BHPS News Issue 3 Term 114 February 2018
News from the Principal2018 House Captains and House Vice CaptainsCongratulations to the 2018 House Captains and House Vice Captainswho will be presented with their badges at the K-6 Assembly to be heldon Monday 26 February 2018. These positions are an importantleadership role in the school and I am sure this year's House Captainsand House Vice Captains will lead their houses in an exemplary way.They are: BlighHouse Captains Benjamin B and Noa DHouse Vice Captains Arran D and Bella D CookHouse Captains Nicholas K and Sahara JHouse Vice Captains Nicholas H and Leila H FlindersHouse Captains Isaac L and Olivia LHouse Vice Captains Miller M and Elani P
PhillipHouse Captains Tenzin W and Jasmine T House Vice Captains Jacob V and Amelie S
Selective High Schools Test
BHPS P&C SPONSORS
Thank you toCunninghams for theDiamond Sponsorship
Whole SchoolSponsors
The Selective High Schools Test for Year 6 students who applied lastyear will be held on Thursday 15 March. Parents are required totransport their children to and from the testing venue so please ensureyou make arrangements to be available on this day. All candidates willreceive advice of the testing centre, times and details from the HighPerforming Students Unit by 1 March. Maths GroupsMaths groups for students in Years 3-6 have commenced earlier thisyear to enable students' new teachers to finalise the groupings basedon their observations and grade assessments being carried out thisweek. A number of criteria are considered by teachers when forming thegroups including this initial testing, observation and student'sperformance in the ACER Progressive Achievement Test inmathematics. Regardless of the maths group they are placed in, students will beworking towards outcomes appropriate to their ability and grade level.Parents will be informed of any changes to their child's grouping. 2018 School AccountsThe 2018 School Accounts were emailed to parents earlier this week. Itwould be appreciated if accounts could be paid by Friday 23 February.If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please do not hesitate tocontact me to discuss your situation. Kiss and Drop ZonesAfter school finishes at 3.05pm there is no playground supervision sostudents shouldn't play ball games on the playground or use theplayground equipment on either campus. Students waiting to be pickedup by their parents or carers should wait inside the school fence in theallocated areas. Judy GoodsellPrincipal
School News Please download the SkookBag AppIf you have not already done so, please add the Skoolbag App to yourSmartphone. The App a convenient way to send notification of absences, change ofaddress and request an interview. Please note; these forms are nolonger available on the school website. Our new school website: www.balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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BHPS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday8.30am - 3.45pm
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EVENTS
TERM 1 2018
Years 3-6 Assembly Monday 19 February 2.00pm
School Hall
Years K-6 Assembly Monday 26 February 2.00pm
School Hall
Swimming CarnivalMonday 5 March 2018
Manly Swim Centre
K-2 AssemblyMonday 5 March 2.00pm
School Hall
Zone Swimming CarnivalThursday 8 March 2018
Manly Swim Centre
Grandparents Day/EasterHat Parade
Thursday 29 March 2018
Learing ProgramsOur students will again have the opportunity to participate in a numberof specialist programs this year. These programs include:
Science - Students Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in ascience lesson each week. The teachers are Mrs AnjelinaKirwan (ES1), Mrs Donna Bowers (S1), Mrs Meredyth Irvine (S2)and Mrs Jacqueline Cleary (S3).
Library - Students Kindergarten to Year 6 will participate in a30 minute library lesson each week. Mrs Donna Bowers andMrs Teresa Souter are our Librarian teachers.
Music - Students in Kindergarten to Year 2 will participate in a30 minute music lesson each week with Mrs Marnie Fairlie.
Japanese - Students in Kindergarten to Year 5 will have a 30minute Japanese lesson each week with Mrs Susan Palmer.
Research skills - Student in Years 3-6 will have a regularsession in the library where they learn research skills. This iscooperative teaching time with the class teacher and Mrs TeresaSouter, our Librarian.
Enrichment - Each term students in Years 1 to 6 are selectedto participate in an enrichment program. The focus of theprogram may vary each semester and students are selectedbased on the program's objectives. The parents of studentsselected to participate in the enrichment program will recieve aletter at the commencement of each semester. The program will
Sydney North SwimmingCarnival
Thursday 29 March 2018Homebush
Last Day of Term 1 forStudents
Friday 13 April 2018
School Security1300 880 021
Thank you for taking anactive role in reporting
breaches of schoolsecurity
Manly Police9976 8099
NewsletterDeadlineMonday
The deadline for newsletterarticles is Monday afternoon. Please email your articles to:
be taught by Mrs Laurenza Butcher and is funded by the P & CContribution.
Mathematics Groups - Students in Years 3-6 were placed in amaths class based on the results they achieved in the ACERstandardised mathematics test and class assessment activities.These groups will be finalised this week.
Support Programs - These programs include MiniLit, MultiLit(EIP), Macqlit and Quicksmart. Students who are included inthese literacy and numeracy support programs are withdrawn towork in small groups with a specialist teacher. These programsare funded by the P & C Contribution.
2018 School Photographs - Schedule AmendmentDue to the K-6 Assembly on Monday 26 February the schoolphotograph schedule has been amended as follows: Monday 26 FebruarySibling photosYear K, 1 and 2 Class and individual photographs Wednesday 28 FebruarySibling photosYears 3, 4, 5 and 6 Class and individual photographsYear 6 Group photographYear 6 Captains, Vice Captains and Student LeadersHouse Captains and House Vice CaptainsMonitorsPatronsStage 2 and 3 Choirs Thursday 1 MarchSibling photosWhole school photographLibrary MonitorsStage 1 ChoirStudent Representative Council ALL students must wear full summer school uniform, including blackshoes. Sibling PhotographsSibling photographs will be taken from 8.00am until 9.00am on Monday26 February, Wednesday 28 February and Thursday 1 March. Parents should :
book a sibling photograph appointment at the websitewww.schoolinterviews.com.au using the code: 32ugh . Bookingsmust be finalised by 3:00pm Friday 23 February.
collect a sibling order envelope from the Western CampusAdmin office before Friday 23 February or pay online atwww.advancedlife.com.au using the online code:XW4P5VZN2.
escort their children to the hall on the day of the appointment
Please note, Teacher supervision on the Western and Easternplayground is provided from 8.35am. Parents are required to supervisestudents before 8.35am. Please contact Miss Rhodes, Deputy Principal for further informationabout school photographs. Scripture/EthicsScripture/ Ethics classes will commence on Tuesday, 6 March 2018.
The Scripture/Ethics times for 2018 are: 10.30-11.00am: Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 211.25-11.55am: Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
Respect, Responsibility and Personal BestThis week teachers will be continuing to focus on what the school'sthree core values look like in the various settings around the school. Wewill also be continuing to discuss what a "healthy friendship" looks likeand how to resolve friendship issues when they arise. String Program - sessions start next weekOur string groups will be starting next week. The Strings Programconsists of the Beginner Strings which is open to complete beginners inyear 1 or 2 and the Junior/Combined String Ensemble for whichstudents (from yrs 2 and above) need to have either participated in theBeginner Strings the previous year or have had at least 6 months ofprivate tuition. A senior ensemble may also be offered by audition. Toregister your interest in the programme or to RSVP to the informationsession please contact [email protected]
100 VOUCHER FOR CHILDREN'S SPORT AND RECREATIONFEESParents in NSW are now able to start claiming $100 towards extra-curricular sport and other physical activity fees thanks to the NSWGovernment's new Active Kids program. Active Kids will provide a $100 voucher for parents to put towardssporting fees and registration costs for every school-aged child in NSW. The health of our children is a priority for me and every parent. I hopethis makes a difference in enabling you to enrol your child in the sport orphysical activity of your choice. Families will be able to use the voucher for registration andmembership costs, as well as fees for activities such as swimming. The annual voucher will not be means tested because the NSWGovernment wants every child from every family to get active andinvolved in community sport and fitness. Parents are able to use their voucher to claim up to $100 per school-child, per calendar year to reduce the cost of sport registration ormembership of approved active recreation activities. More details about the program and eligible sports is available atsport.nsw.gov.au/activekids or by phoning Service NSW on 13 77 88 James Griffin MPMember for Manly
School Banking CBA Student banking is on Tuesday mornings. Students bring theirdeposit books and money to school on Tuesday mornings and givethem to their teachers for collection. The books will be processed andhanded back Tuesday or Wednesday. Starter Packs will be sent homewith Kindergarten students shortly. Students in other grades are able tocollect a starter pack from the admin office.All new accounts will need tobe opened at a CBA branch. 3 volunteers still requiredNew volunteers are always welcome and very much appreciated. It'sjust one hour on Tuesday mornings from 9:15am, two or three times perterm. It's a great volunteer position for anyone with young children as we
process the books in Arabanoo so there is plenty of room for them toplay safely. If you are interested please contact Billy Anderson [email protected] or sign up through the following link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sciu2-3s7mJnMmgUf_L1hUaPz9dvP71_ZCxS2JVJU6I/edit?usp=sharing
P&C NewsP&C Meeting update Thank you to everyone who came to Monday night's P&C meeting, wehad the best turn out for a long time! We heard from the Principal, JudyGoodsell, from David Young, the new P&C President and from the newDeputy Principal for K-2, Emily Rhodes, among others. One of the mostimportant points discussed, however, was why parent contributions areso critical to maintaining our key enrichment and Learning SupportPrograms and how the collection of parent contributions is changing thisyear to ensure we don't lose these programs - more info on this comingsoon.
BALGOWLAH BOLT FUN RUN - Sunday 18 MarchREGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN!
REGISTER NOW AT: https://bbolt.eventbrite.com.au
Races start at 8.00amChoose between 2.75km or 5.3km runsFamily registrations available for up to 5 peopleEarly Bird registration is available until 25th February and limitedto the first 50 registrations per category so make sure you signup soon!We still need volunteers to help marshal the race on the day:grandparents, cousins, aunts, neighbours - anyone can do it!Please click here and add your name if you can help on the day.Please like us on Facebook to stay updated with info Please contact [email protected] if you have anyquestions or would like to help in any way.
KINDY DRINKS - Friday 9th March Tickets available now on FlexischoolsThe kindy drinks event is a lovely, relaxed opportunity to meet otherparents of kindergarten children and enjoy a drink or two with a viewfrom the picturesque balcony at the Manly Golf Club.
Get your tickets through Flexischools today.
Callout for Class CoordinatorsWe are still seeking Class Co-ordinators for the following classes forTerm 1: 2H, 3R, 5L, 5SC, 5M, 6C, 6F. If you are able to assist please contact Lucy d'Almeidaat [email protected]
Current vacancies:
Vice President - Services. Oversee Canteen and Uniformshop - 1-2 hours per weekVice President - Events. Oversee and coordinate allfundraising and community events
If you are interested in hearing more about these positions or learningmore about how the P&C works, please contact David Young, the P&CPresident.
The P&C Team
Canteen News
It is starting to get busy in the canteen so we are appealing forvolunteers to please sign up to help out. This week is Year 4 and nextweek is Year 5 but anyone is welcome to sign up or just pop in. Even ifyou can spare 30 minutes after drop off it is a huge help to us. We are also keen to commence ice blocks on the junior campus thisFriday so if any mums can assist with this please also sign up on theregister. If you have young children you can always take them with youand the children in K-2 love seeing their parents help out. Here is thelink to sign up: http://signup.com/go/xevzzhH. Just a reminder to please update your children's classes inFlexischools so that their lunches are delivered to the correctclassrooms. As always feedback is always welcome and please email us [email protected]
Tess Taylor and Gill JaggerCanteen Managers
Uniform Shop
Opening Times: Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm
Thank you to all the wonderful parent volunteers who are helping sort allthe generous second hand donations. Please make sure all donationsare washed and are current Uniform Shop items. No socks, tights or hairaccessories please.
If you can't make it to the Uniform Shop, orders can also be placedthrough the online Order Form or Flexischools and delivered to yourchild's class. Loretta Mykityshyn Uniform Shop Manager
ArabanooPlease update personal information - Log onto HubworksHave you moved house, changed phone number, employed a newnanny? If so we need to know. We use this information in case of anemergency and it is vital that our database is updated. Please log ontoHubworks to do this, or pop us an email, [email protected].
Eco Warriors, Kindy Club and Mindfulness and Meditation -All start next weekAll our good old favourite clubs are starting back up next week, bothin the morning and afternoons. These will run on a variety daysthroughout the week. Please let know if you would like us to encourageyour child to attend.
After School Activities - Organised by ArabanooArabanoo has some exciting activities on offer to start the term off. Please email us or pop into the centre to grab a booking form. Placesare limited and are offered on a first come, first served basis.([email protected])
Monday - Yoga, 4.15pm - 5pm, ALL AGESTuesday - Musical Theatre, 4pm - 5pm, ALL AGESWednesday - AFL, 4pm - 5pm, YR 2+Thursday - Uni Cycling Club, 4.15pm - 5.15pm, YR 3+
These activities require a minimum number of participants for them togo ahead and DON'T require an extra-curricular permission form as
they are organised by Arabanoo.
KarateIf your child is attending Karate on Fridays and aren't booked intoArabanoo, please ensure your children aren't on the playgroundplaying. Unfortunately with the high numbers of children booked intoArabanoo it is hard to tell who is who when we there are an extra 15/20children running, scooting around that aren't booked in with us. Thankyou for your understanding. If your child is attending Arabanooplease ensure you have complete a new extra-curricularpermission form for the new year, without a permission form your childcannot attend the session.
Missing Bag - Please Label everythingIts that time of year when our pockets have been emptiedbuying new clothing and equipment! Please ensure all items are clearlylabelled! We are currently on the hunt for a Kindergarten's bag that wentmissing on Friday.
Rowan FriendDirector
Community News
Student/Parent Contact DetailsIt is very important that the school has up-to-date contact AND medicaldetails for each student including phone, e-mail, address etc. If your details have changed please inform the Administration office viathe SkoolBag App or email the school. Thank you for your cooperation.
School Contact Details BHPS e-mail: [email protected] BHPS Website: www.balgowlaht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au School Information Hotline: 9990 1882Phone: 9948 2225
