Term 2, Week 3 14 May 2018

Blakehurst Public School, Dewrang Street, Carss Park, NSW 2221 Tel: 9546 1555 Fax: 9547 1796 E-mail: blakehurst-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: blakehurst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents I trust all our mums, grandmothers, aunties and other family members had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday despite the cool, wet and windy conditions. Hopefully you were all suitably spoiled whether with good wishes, breakfast in bed, some lovely gifts or just surrounded by your loved ones.

Road Safety Around Our School

Over the past week, I have received information from a number of concerned parents who have seen vehicles double-parked and parked across driveways at pickup and drop-off times. The safety of our students is paramount here at Blakehurst Public School. Please respect the road rules in order to keep our children safe and to also respect our neighbours by parking appropriately and allowing them to enter and exit their driveways as they need to. Parents/carers are also reminded not to park in the staff car park.

Thank you to everyone for your cooperation and support when driving around our school.

Mother’s Day

I would like to thank Rachel, the Fundraising Committee and volunteers who ran the Mother’s Day stall on Friday providing a selection of gifts to our students so they could spoil their mums, nannas or someone special on Sunday. Your efforts are always appreciated and don’t go unnoticed.

Farewell Miss Trench

After a long career dedicated to the students whom she taught, Miss Trench has informed me that she is retiring from permanent employment and her position as assistant principal at Blakehurst PS. I know the many students she had in her care as a teacher at Blakehurst PS over the years will remember her fondly for the support and encouragement to achieve that she instilled in the students. On behalf of the whole school community, I wish her the very best for the future.

OC applications

A reminder that online applications for Year 4 students seeking OC class placement for Year 5 in 2019 close this Friday.

NAPLAN Students in Years 3 and 5 will be commencing NAPLAN tomorrow and continuing over two weeks (May 15-24). This year we are participating in the online version of the test after a successful trial in 2017. The assessments provide a ‘snapshot in time’ of a student’s knowledge and understanding of the concepts being tested. Parents can support their child through encouragement and minimising the stress that the media and coaching colleges often generate. Results should arrive at school during term three. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast is a great way to be ready for the assessments.

Australian Early Development Census – AEDC

Every 3 years since 2009, the Australian Government has undertaken a census of all children in kindergarten. This information is used to identify communities where families and children may require extra support and to help shape the future and wellbeing of Australian children. A note detailing this information was sent home last week to all Kindergarten parents/carers.

Band

Over the past twelve months the school band has made tentative steps to re-establishing, and the students were showing real progress with their learning. Disappointingly, the tutor is no longer able to attend and once again, the search for a replacement tutor is on. Students who have instruments may keep practising in the interim, or return the instrument to the office until a new tutor commences.

Congratulations to the following students who

received green Good Conduct awards recently: Jennifer A, Clare C, Mandy C, Milan C, Yasmin D, Adam H, Mariam H, Erika G, Sasha G, Anthony K, Jacob L, Sienna L, Suri L, Andre M, Eleni P, Audrey S, Leda X, Ivy Y, Brooklyn Z, Gladys Z, Karim J, Vincent Z.

The following students presented seven green

awards to gain the gold Super Principals

Award:

Aliya D, Karim K, Sarah L, Suri L, Charlotte N.

My best wishes for the coming week.

Michael Laing Principal

The Bush Telegraph

Blakehurst Public School Weekly Newsletter

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Cross Country

The students in Years 3-6 participated in our annual cross country race last Tuesday. It was a fantastic day for running, with sunny but mild weather which was ideal.

Congratulations to all the students who competed in the Cross Country Carnival last Tuesday. All students that competed should be commended for their efforts and determination in completing the course and battling out to the finish line.

Thank you to Mrs Talwar for organising the day, and to the staff, students and parents/carers who helped make the carnival a success and thank you to those who came along to support our students at the cross country.

The first 4 winners in each age group will represent our school at the Botany Bay Zone Cross Country Championships on Thursday 24 May 2018 at Scarborough Park. Notes will go home this week to the students who will be competing at the Zone Cross Country. We wish all of our representatives the best of luck on the day.

Peer Support

Session 2 - Strong me! Our session this week for students involved in Stronger Together - our Peer Support module, encourages students to identify their personal strengths as a key protective factor to address bullying and looks at ways of utilising these positive attributes to support themselves and others to build resilience. Parents of participating students might like to ask what they said or thought their strengths might be and suggest some more.

Application for Extended Leave-Travel

The Department of Education no longer accepts family holidays and travel as reasons for exemption from school.

Days off school for travel are now considered as absences. An application for a ‘Certificate of Extended Leave for Travel’ must be completed and approved by the school Principal. Please see the school office to pick up an application for Extended Leave for Travel form.

The application needs to be made a minimum of 10 school days prior to the commencement of travel.

PSSA Sport PSSA Sport Results Friday 11 May 2018

PSSA Team

Opposition

Results

Most

Valuable

Player

Senior Soccer Bexley Won

Student has no permission to

publish

Junior Soccer Bexley Won Lucas G

Senior Netball A Brighton Won

Koorianah M

Senior Netball B Brighton Won Mia M

Junior Netball A Brighton Won Cyrena Z

Junior Netball B

Brighton Won Emna A

Senior Rugby League

Arncliffe

Bexley

Lost

Lost Yasmin D

Junior Rugby League Carlton South Won Omar D

Walk Safely to School Day

WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 18 MAY 2018

It’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around

You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:

• Walking with them the whole way to school

• If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop

• If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.

It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.

Children who participate will receive a sticker.

Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 18 May 2018!

P & C News

Mother’s Day Stall A very big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to making this a successful fundraiser for our school.

Thank you to all who donated gifts to the stall, supported the stall by purchasing gifts and to all who donated their time and energy in helping with the Mother’s day stall.

Kindergarten 2019 Enrolments

It’s that time of the year again. Kindergarten enrolments for 2019 are now being accepted. We have already had some very keen people take enrolment forms. If you or someone that you know has a child turning 5 before 31st July 2019 and is looking to enrol a child into kindergarten next year, please complete an enrolment form which is available at the school office or on our school website.

We have upcoming school tours this term, dates are yet to come, so keep an eye out. If you have already handed in an enrolment form, the school office will notify you of the upcoming school tours. Enrol now so you don’t miss out!

Student Banking

New School Banking rewards for Term 2!

Exciting new Term 2 rewards with a Super Savers theme are now available, while stocks last!

Sparkle Glitter Pens Glow Light

For every made 10 deposits, students are eligible for reward items in recognition of their regular savings habits. When a Student is eligible for a Reward, a note will be sent home with their Banking book

reminding them to choose a reward item. There are two new items released each term so be sure to keep an eye out for them!

Keep up the great work and

remember school banking day is

every Thursday.

Cross Country

Below is a list of students who will be representing Blakehurst Public School at the Zone Cross Country. There were four aged events held for both girls and boys - 8/9 Years, 10 Years, 11 Years and 12/13 Years. The top four placed competitors from each of these races make it to the Zone Cross Country Carnival.

8/9 Years Boys 8/9 Years Girls

1 Billy G 1 Angelina A

2 Jovial W 2 Bridget S

3 Dejan C 3 Arshia S

4 Lucas G 4 Portia D

10 Years Boys 10 Years Girls

1 Karim K 1 Murlak D

2 Ethan M 2 Zerrin U

3 Elias P 3 Amelie A

4 Lucas B 4 Emma Y

11 Years Boys 11 Years Girls

1 Student has no permission to

publish 1 Mia M

2 Geordie A 2 Leyani D

3 Christian V 3 Lily M

4 Aiden M 4 Joanna F

12 Years Boys 12 Years Girls

1 Daniel A 1 Yasmin D

2 Khyarn S 2 Jenny F

3 Christian P 3 Veronika P

4 Marios P 4 Maryam H

Too Sick for School?

NSW Health Warning Influenza

Please do not send your children to school if they are not well. We have had an increased amount of children coming up to sick bay with symptoms of influenza and vomiting, which is going around at the moment. This seems to be widespread this winter and we are seeing many students with headaches, coughs and head colds at school. We know these symptoms are also keeping many of our students at home. Whilst we understand that children may become sick during the day, if they have any of these symptoms overnight or in the morning before school, please consider keeping them at home until they are well. Illnesses are transferred very easily in a large group of people. If your child is not feeling well or if you have to give your child e.g. Panadol, Nurofen or Dimetapp because of a temperature or illness in the morning, then your child should not be at school

Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. The symptoms of influenza range from mild to severe.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms of influenza experience some or all of the following symptoms:

fever and chills

cough, sore throat and runny or stuffy nose

muscle aches, joint pains, headaches and fatigue (feeling very tired)

nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea (more common in children than adults)

If your child is sent to sick bay with these symptoms we will call you to collect your child in order to help

limit the further spread to others.

What can be done to stop the spread of influenza?

Influenza is spread from person-to-person through the coughing or sneezing of infected people. All parents/carers should teach their children about good hygiene practices. Any child with symptoms should remain at home until they are well.

There are several effective ways we can stop the spread of influenza.

Anyone who is sick with influenza symptoms should be advised to stay home until their symptoms are gone.

Cover the nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Throw the tissue in the garbage bin after use.

Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.

Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.

If your child is unwell, please avoid taking them out unless it’s to see a doctor. They’ll recover more quickly and you won’t spread their illness to others.

School Calendar - 2018 Upcoming events at Blakehurst Public School. Please put these dates in your diary. Dates and events are subject to change. Check the school website for recent updates and changes.

Term 2 15/5 – 24/5 Naplan 18/5 1/2S hosting K-2 assembly at 9:40am Prefects hosting 3-6 assembly at 2.05pm OC online application for Yr5 2019 closes 22/5 Debating Rnd 1 - Blakehurst PS at 12pm (1) 24/5 Zone Cross Country 28/5 Debating Rnd 1 - Blakehurst PS at 12pm (2) 29/5 SPAF choir 1st rehearsal @ Oatley West PS 30/5 Canteen Cheeseburger Special Food Day 31/5 P&C Meeting 4/6 EnviroMentors 5/6 EnviroMentors Debating Rnd 2-Oatley West PS at 9.30am 6/6 School sport & extra curricular photos 11/6 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday 13/6 Youth Liason Officer talk – Stage 3 14/6 State Cross Country 21/6 Ultimo Regional Dance Festival Lyrical PT 22/6 Ultimo Regional Dance Festival Jazz PT 26/6 EnviroMentors Stage 1 SPAF choir 2nd rehearsal @ Oatley West PS 3/7 Athletics Carnival - Sylvania Waters 6/7 Last day Term 2

Term 3 23/7 School Development Day 24/3 Students return for Term 3–Winter Uniform 27/7 State Cross Country 8/8 Bookfair 20/8 K-2 Jenny Ellis Puppeteer at 2.15pm 20/8 – 23/8 Bookweek 28/8 Zone Athletics Carnival 30/8 Author visit – Mark Greenwood 7/9 Summer PSSA begins 24/9 – 26/9 Camp Myuna – Stage 3 28/9 Last day Term 3

2018 School Terms

To assist in planning your holidays, please find listed below the school terms for year.

Term 2

Monday 30th April to Friday 6th July

Term 3

Monday 23rd July to Friday 28th September

Term 4

Monday 15th October to Wednesday 19th December

School Development Days occur on the first day of Terms 2 & 3 and the last two days of Term 4

Blakehurst Bites

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 3

Monday 14 May Mary, Alana Wednesday 16 May Mary Friday 18 May Mary, Lisa

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 4

Monday 21 May Mary Wednesday 23 May Mary, Judy Friday 25 May Mary, Lisa

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 5

Monday 28 May Mary Wednesday 30 May Mary Friday 1 June Mary, Lisa

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 6

Monday 4 June Mary, Irene Wednesday 6 June Mary, Judy Friday 8 June Mary, Lisa

Canteen Roster Term 2 Week 7

Monday 11 June Public Holiday Wednesday 13 June Mary Friday 15 June Mary, Lisa Canteen Coordinator: Angela Morfitis 0400 736 186 School Lunch Orders via www.flexischools.com.au : blakehurstpscanteen@gmail.com

UNIFORM SHOP Open Friday

9.00am – 9:45am

Uniform shop is located in the school hall,

near the entrance facing to the main gates of

the school.

The shop is run by the P&C and all proceeds

from the uniform sales go back to the school

for the purchase of resources and learning

materials.

: blakehurstuniformshop@gmail.com

Orders can be made via www.flexischools.com.au