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Delivering opportunities for innovative learning, excellence, leadership and success

A The Parkway, Beaumont Hills NSW 2155 T (02) 8824 6470 F (02) 8824 6473 E beaumonthi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au W www.beaumonthi-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 4 – Week 4 Thursday, 3 November, 2011

Our School Newsletter Beaumont Hills Public School

Dear Parents, Naomi P and Pyjama Day: One of our students, Naomi P has been selected as a member of the NSW team to participate in the upcoming National Softball Competition to be held in Melbourne later in November. As is tradition at Beaumont Hills, when one of our students participates at a national level the whole school shows their pride and support with a fundraising event that assists with the cost of this prestigious selection. We are having a Pyjama Day next Tuesday 8th November in support of Naomi’s selection. I know that every student will support her by ‘paying a gold coin penalty’ for wearing their pyjamas to school for the day. We look forward to a day of fun and learning and wish Naomi the very best in the National Championships.

Naomi in her PJ’s ready for Pyjama Day ! Year 3 and 4 ‘TV Stars’: Earlier in the term Year 3 and 4 students went on an excursion to Pioneer Village at Wilberforce. While they were there, dressed in period costume, they became part of the television show ‘Sydney Weekender’. Obviously their film background and experience was evident to all as they worked with a professional television crew and actors. This will air on Saturday at 5.30pm Saturday 12th November. A program not to be missed!

Year 3 and 4 at Pioneer Village

Enrolments for 2012: If any family know that their child will not be attending our school in 2012 could you please advise us as soon as possible. Accurate numbers for next year will greatly assist with planning of class formation and teacher allocation. I thank you for your anticipated support . University of NSW Competition Award Winners: Congratulations to Amy H. who received a High Distinction in the University of NSW Competition and Jack D, Luke D, Oliver McK, Gonzalo P who received a Distinction.

University of NSW Award winners!

Interactive Whiteboards: Every class has been equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard. This allows every child in our school to have equal access to 21st Century learning. We look forward to purchasing other new technology with the Walkathon money raised by our tireless P & C . PSSA 21 October: Last week a note went home to parents who had already paid for their Term 4 Summer PSSA Account for Tball/Softball. As previously mentioned, the bus failed to arrive and a refund of $10.00 is being held at the Administration Office for collection. There are several parents yet to collect these funds, please do this as soon as possible? Celebration Performance: An invitation has been posted on the school's website for the school's "Celebration Performance'. Tickets will be available to be purchased outside the administration building Friday 4 November from 8.00am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 3.30pm and Monday 7 November and Tuesday 8 November 8.00am - 9.00am only.

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Term 4 – Week 4 Thursday 3 November, 2011

Freaky Friday Disco: Last Friday night Beaumont Hills was ‘taken over’ by freaky creatures, witches, wear wolfs and monsters, just to mention a few, who attended our Freaky Friday Disco. Teachers and students enjoyed great music and ‘bopped till they dropped,’ dressed in a variety of interesting costumes with unusual hair design and colours. I would like to thank our P&C committee for coordinating this event. I am sure you will all agree that a great time was had by all. Food and drink were delicious and decorations in the hall were very superb. I would also like to thank all staff who attended the evening. Your support of our parents and students is very much appreciated.

Freaky Friday fun!

Selective High School - Year 7, 2013: The Department of Education and Communities are requesting that interested parents apply online by simply going to www.school.nsw.edu/shsplacement. There are limited hard copies held at the Administration Office for those who do not have internet access. Applications close Monday 21 November for online applications and paper applications are to returned to the school NO LATER than Friday 18 November, 2011. School Swimming Scheme: Unfortunately, due to a limited response regarding the NSW Department of Education and Communities School Swimming program, the scheme will not go ahead. For those who have registered and paid for this activity, please see the Administration Office. Coffee with Heather: The second session of coffee with Heather took place on Tuesday of this week. It was an opportunity for parents to discuss any issues that may have but it was also a time where the teaching of maths in the classroom was discussed. The focus was on the teaching of number and the many strategies that students are taught when solving mathematical problems. I hope that all who attended found this session relaxed and informative. End of Year Performances: As you would be aware out end of year performance is fast approaching. K-6 are in full swing and students are very excited about their impending performances. There is a separate flyer on the website that outlines the dates, the times and most importantly the procedure for the purchase of tickets. PLEASE read this not carefully so as not to miss out. The theme of the evening is ‘Celebrations’ in line with 2011 being the school’s 10th birthday celebrations. Kindergarten Orientation: Today our first Kindergarten Orientation morning was held. Our new students for 2012 experienced Literacy activities in the kindergarten rooms while their parents attended a workshop in the hall on Literacy in the Early Years. A very exciting time for families and our new Kindergarten students. Heather Thomas Principal

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Term 4 – Week 4 Thursday 3 November,2011

Canteen News: Volunteer Roster Mon 7/11 Vicky & Darren Tue 8/11 Tammy & Christine (11am) Wed 9/11 Sonia & Natalie (11am) Thur 10/11 Nicole L & Michelle Fri 11/11 Belinda P & Debbie T Mon 14/11 Liz & Sharon Tue 15/11 Debbie C & Shelley Wed 16/11 Munazza & Debbie T Thur 17/11 Linda-Sue & Katrina W Fri 18/11 Maxine Please note that BBQ Chicken Pizza is no longer available from our suppliers. Beta Stokbaek Canteen manager

Some of our parent volunteers helping at the ‘Freaky Friday’ disco!

Library News: Premiers Reading Challenge Supplement:- Just a quick note regarding the newspaper that went home earlier in the week. The Sun Herald sent free copies of their paper dated 31st October to all participating schools. It contained a Premiers Reading Challenge lift out. It was not the Honour Roll. Honour Rolls arrive towards the end of this month. Certificates and Honour Rolls will be sent home as soon as they arrive. Yours in reading Jane Flanagan Librarian Sports report: Firstly a big warm best of luck to Naomi P, who is off to Melbourne next week, to represent NSW in the National Primary Schools Softball Championships for girls. We look forward to hearing about the tournament on your return. Congratulation are also extended to Amanda B and Samuel L who both participated in the NSW Primary School Athletics championships 2 weeks ago. Both participants put up very credible efforts, with Samuel just missing out in a place in the semi finals of his race, while Amanda finished 2nd in her heat, ran in the semi finals, but unfortunately did not make the finals, but she did finish 10th overall in the state. The final round of the Summer PSSA Competitions will be played on Friday 11th November, with the semi finals scheduled for Friday 18th, and the final for Friday 2nd December, with the back up day scheduled for Friday 9th December. The convenors for each sport will advise the school of those teams that have been successful in reaching this stage of the competition, and then team managers will advise you of the details, particularly where the games will be held. As mentioned previously we have several teams in the running for positions in the semis, so best of luck to those teams. PSSA Results Friday 28th October Cricket v Oakhill Drive Juniors lost 41 – 60 Seniors won 60 – 35 Touch Football Bye Basketball v Samuel Gilbert Senior Girls lost 6 – 14 Senior Boys lost 25 – 30 Softball / T-Ball v Excelsior Junior Girls A T-Ball won 20 – 18 Junior Girls B T-Bal loss 15 – 20 Junior Boys T-Ball win 8 – 7 Senior Girls T-Ball win 15 – 8 Senior Boys Softball lost 2 – 10 Senior Girls Softball draw 7 all

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NEWSFLASH!!! Don’t forget to watch

Sydney Weekender 5.30pm

Saturday 12th November See our year 3 & 4 students at Australiana Pioneer Village!!!

 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday 3 November, 2011

NOVEMBER 4 — Museum of Fire Years 1 & 2 PSSA Ticket sales for the Celebration Performance 8am—9am and 3pm- 3.30pm NOVEMBER 7 — Ticket sales for the Celebration Performance 8am—9am

NOVEMBER 8 – Sport In Schools Ticket sales for the Celebration Performance 8am—9am

NOVEMBER 10 – Kindergarten Orientation 2 - 9.30am Bronze Award – cut off

NOVEMBER 11 – PSSA

NOVEMBER 15 – Keep Safe in School Excursion K—2 Sport In Schools

NOVEMBER 16 – Bronze Assembly 10.15am , not 9.30am as previously advertised (change due because of clash with Scripture).

NOVEMBER 17 – Kindergarten Orientation 3 - 9.30am

NOVEMBER 18 – Silver Award – cut off PSSA Semi Finals

NOVEMBER 22 – Sport In Schools NOVEMBER 20 – Final payment due for ‘The Great Aussie Bush Camp’.

NOVEMBER 24 – Silver Morning Tea NOVEMBER 28—School Performance Years 2 & 3 6.30pm

NOVEMBER 29 – Sport In Schools Gold Award – cut off NOVEMBER 30—School Performance Years K—2 6.30pm

DECEMBER 1 – School Performance K—2 Matinee 10,30am Stage 2 & 3 Matinee 12.30pm

DECEMBER 5 – Gold Breakfast

DECEMBER 6 – Sport In Schools

DECEMBER 7 – Scripture Breakfast

DECEMBER 9 – Parent Helper Morning Tea

DECEMBER 13 – Sport In Schools

DECEMBER 15 – Year 6 Graduation & Farewell

DECEMBER 16 – Last Day of Term 4 for Students

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DRAW FOR TERM 4 PSSA SPORT TEAMS

TOUCH FOOTBALL

 

BASKETBALL

 

CRICKET

 

SOFTBALL / T-BALL

 

14/10  Eric Mobbs

(3&4) 

Excelsior Ave,

Castle Hill 21/10  Bernie

Mullane 

Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 

28/10  Bernie

Mullane 

Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 04/11  Bernie

Mullane 

Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 11/11  Fred

Caterson 

Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

14/10  Bernie Mullane  Marella Avenue,

Kellyville  21/10  Fred Caterson

Reserve Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

28/10  Bernie Mullane  Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 04/11  Bernie Mullane  Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 11/11  Bernie Mullane  Marella Avenue,

Kellyville 

14/10  Kellyville Park  Memorial Avenue,

Kellyville 21/10  Kellyville Park  Memorial Avenue,

Kellyville 28/10  BYE   

04/11  Kellyville Park  Memorial Avenue,

Kellyville 11/11  Kellyville Park  Memorial Avenue,

Kellyville 

14/10  Fred Caterson  Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

21/10  Fred Caterson  Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

28/10  Fred Caterson  Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

04/11  Fred Caterson  Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

11/11  Fred Caterson  Gilbert Road, Castle Hill 

 

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 Student banking: Calling for volunteers - we need your help! The Commonwealth Bank School Banking program includes an exciting new Rewards Program designed to encourage children to get into the habit of making regular savings. Every time students make a deposit at school they re-ceive a Dollarmites token which can be redeemed for a range of exciting reward items in recognition of their regular savings. Students will have lots of fun saving their tokens for these cool gifts. Our school takes part in the Commonwealth Bank School Banking program and we have a number of children who are actively participating by banking each week. We are looking for a volunteer parent or grand-parent to take over as the School Banking Co-ordinator. This only takes a small amount of your time one day a week. Your help with the program will greatly benefit students as they continue to develop vital financial literacy skills and also help our school with fundraising. Our school would really like to continue to actively par-ticipate in this program, which is teaching our children how to save regularly - an important habit to get into! The Commonwealth Bank provides support to our School Banking Co-ordinators with the running of the program. Please contact the school office if you can help.

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Netball Skills Clinic for Juniors 

7‐11 years welcome Impalas would like to invite all registered players, their friends and any other interested players to participate in a netball skills clinic. The aim is to come and have some fun while learning about the game of netball. Everyone is welcome, regardless of whether you have played for a few years, are new to the game or just want to see what its all about! There will be 4 clinics held in November, at  Coolong Courts. You can come to all, or any that you like. Wednesday  9/11/2011    5‐6pm 

Wednesday 16/11/2011    5‐6pm 

Wednesday 23/11/2011    5‐6pm 

Wednesday 30/11/2011    5‐6pm If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Anne Lambert or Sam Lord so that we may cater adequately with coaching staff for each of the clinics. Anne Lambert (M) 0407 075 002 president@impalasnetball.com.au Sam Lord    (M) 0419 010 083   chiefmanager@impalasnetball.com.au 

Look forward to seeing you all there!  Impalas Executive 

Occupational Therapist

Erica Moses, Occupational Therapist Western Sydney OT Services currently works here at Beaumont Hills on Mondays. Her work includes support for students who are experiencing difficulties with fine and gross motor skills. Erica works in the class room or the withdrawal room and ensures her support assists students in the areas most needed at school. There is still time on Mondays to add more students who are in need of occupational therapy. The service is conducted by Erica Moses and the parent/s of the child concerned with payments to Erica on the day. The school provides the space only.

Erica is currently scheduling dates for School Readiness Workshops for children beginning school in 2012. These workshops will be run over 3 Saturdays (2 hours each day). The dates will be 1st, 8th and 15th October 2011. Venue still to be determined. Cost is $260 and includes all resources, therapy, therapist’s travel and a comprehensive report for the child’s parents and future Kindergarten teacher

Erica can also offer the following services – initial assessment, travel and report $165; 40 to 60 minute OT sessions are $60.

If you are interested in any of these services, please contact Erica Moses at erica.moses@westernsydneyotservices.com or

0416 574 994 or http://www.westernsydneyotservices.com/default.html

 

   

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Beaumont Hills Public School do not endorse these products or services.