Pigeon Post

2023 Volume 2 Issue 1

PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF A CHILD'S POSITIVE CASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

As per current DoE website...

website updated 26 April 2023

Advice for families - DoE website

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

Acknowledgement of Country...

Useful links can now be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇

From the Principal's Desk...

A beautiful ANZAC Day Commemoration was held on our first day back at school for Term 2. Most of our student leadership team met Ms Whelan, Ms Burke and myself at 5:30am on ANZAC Day, to represent Balmain Public School at the Dawn Service, held at Loyalty Square. It was lovely to see a number of our school community there.

More photos and videos can be found on our Instagram account. @balmainps

Maria Lambos | Principal

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Framework

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/BPS_PB4L_Framework_2022.pdf

Student Leadership

Check out what our Sustainability team had to say about Plastic Free Boy's visit on our Instagram account @balmainps

www.plasticfreeboy.com

https://plasticfreeboy.com/

P&C...

P&C Membership form

Download

Connect with Balmain PS...Wonder what's goes on at our school? Follow us on Instagram for daily content, both through posts and stories...

The week that was...

Follow us on Instagram

Keep up with what's happening @ Balmain Public School

https://www.instagram.com/balmainps/


IF YOU SEE A COLOURED CIRCLE AROUND OUR SCHOOL LOGO, DON'T FORGET TO TAP ON IT, FOR OUR LATEST STORY...you've got to get in quickly, as it disappears after 24 hours!

SOME OF OUR STORIES ARE SAVED AS HIGHLIGHTS...

To see what else we've been up to this week, head over to @balmainps!

SkoolBag is our main comms @ Balmain PS...

***SKOOLBAG IS OUR MAIN FORM OF COMMUNICATING WITH YOU***In case of urgent/important communication, notifications via the Skoolbag app on your phone will keep you informed***

To ensure you receive all communication via SkoolBag, please have the app downloaded on your phone, with the notifications turned ON.

Although the school pushes out notifications via the app and email, there may be times when an important message may be missed as emails may sometimes not be checked regularly.

If there were to be an emergency, (hopefully not), information would be pushed out via SkoolBag.

If you need assistance downloading the app, please see below...

https://www.moqproducts.com.au/skoolbag/installation-instructions/

From the Office

**SCHOOL RESOURCE FEE NOW DUE: In order to assist Balmain Public School teachers’ curriculum delivery of high-quality education for all students K-6, various school-based programs are organised by each stage team. All programs, which may vary from stage to stage, are an integral part of students’ learning. *Note: this is NOT the P&C Voluntary Contribution/Levy.**

School Resource Fees - Google form

https://forms.gle/1cbQWsKuikfm4tCo8

2023 Schedule of School Resource Fees

Download

Dropping something off?

Please label item/s with their full name and class.

Incorrect Payments 

There have been some instances where people are paying twice for items, or the incorrect amount. Please check prior to making an online payment.

Absences

If your child is absent from school please email the school balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or balmainps@gmail.com, or alternatively enter it on the SKOOLBAG APP. Always include your child's first and last name and class in the SUBJECT LINE, so they can be forwarded promptly to the class teachers.

Kindy Parents/Carers

Sometimes children have 'accidents'. Where possible, we provide them with a clean dry change of clothes. Please keep spare underpants and socks in their bag, just in case.

Dropping off/collecting your child

If you are collecting your child early or dropping them off late, please come to the Office window on Eaton Street. Squeeze 'Bill' the Duck and we will organise a note for the student.  Also, if you are dropping anything off for your child, please ensure all items are LABELLED with full name & class.

Payments online

If you are paying for excursions etc, please go to the School website and click on the 'make a payment' tab and follow the prompts. You can also pay through the Skoolbag app. Also, at the top of each week's newsletter, under 'Useful Links', there is a tab, 'Make a payment'.

Change of address/contacts

If you have moved recently or changed Emergency Contacts or mobile numbers, please email the Office so details can be updated.

Financial Difficulties

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the office or Mrs Lambos.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Every TUESDAY (starting Tuesday 2 May) - NUDE FOOD TUESDAY

Every FRIDAY (weather permitting) - AWARDS ASSEMBLY

Please leave your furry friends at home...

Every FRIDAY - Uniform Stall

Order items online here

The best way to order new uniforms is online and they will be delivered to children's classrooms each Friday morning.

Come to the uniform stall if you need to try items on for size.

Second Chance items are available the first Friday of every month during the school term. 

If you would like to volunteer to help, please either email us at balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com or sign up via the link

Located on top floor, via Miss Pauline's Garden entry.

Every FRIDAY - The School Canteen: Special request for parents and carers to cancel their lunch orders if their child is not going to be at school for lunch, by texting 0416 786 603 with their child’s full name and class. In return, an sms will be sent back to confirm the order has been cancelled and all monies returned in full to the child’s Spriggy school account.


P&C Meetings - via Zoom and offsite (in-person) @ 7pm

Meeting dates:

  • Wednesday 3 May
  • Wednesday 31 May
  • Wednesday 28 June
  • Wednesday 2 August
  • Wednesday 6 September
  • Wednesday 11 October
  • Wednesday 8 November
  • Wednesday 6 December

Opportunity Class - Year 5 2024

https://shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au/

Apply online here...

https://shsoc.education.nsw.gov.au/

TUES 2 MAY - NUDE FOOD TUESDAY begins!

WED 3 MAY - P&C Meeting

Meeting Details

Wednesday 3rd May 2023, 7pm - 8:30pm

In person (upstairs at The Bald Rock Hotel, 15 Mansfield St, Rozelle) or via Zoom (details below) 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82010068923?pwd=akpIcDB5bUwzcTAvUlo4SUZwTkNZdz09

Meeting ID: 820 1006 8923

Passcode: 258813

One tap mobile

+61731853730,,82010068923#,,,,*258813# Australia

+61861193900,,82010068923#,,,,*258813# Australia

New Members

All are welcome! If you are not yet a P&C member and would like to join, please complete the attached NEW MEMBERSHIP form and return via email balmainpspc@gmail.com. Financial contribution ($0.50) required for membership can be made at the meeting (contactless payment available).

April meeting minutes

Download

May meeting agenda

Download

Membership form

Download

SUN 14 MAY - Mother's Day

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisOdin Rhis super effort during our new reading groups
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersArlo Smaking a great start at BPS and enthusiastically participating in class activities
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldFelix Rperservering while writing to create a detailed text
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettAngus Mhis outstanding commitment to following the Balmain Way on the playground and in the classroom
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisSovereign Malways being kind and thoughtful towards friends
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaMia Psharing her knowledge on a range of topics, helping make our class discussions meaningful
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperSophia Kfor her enthusiastic and confident contributions to our discussions about reading
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerLucrezia Fconsistently working hard to make her book work beautifully presented
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeEmily Lworking hard in Maths and ensuring she fully understands concepts
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangEirlys Ja helpful, kind and mature start to the term
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixYasna Kbeing a dedicated and enthusiastic learner that is always willing to go the extra mile
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanAnabelle Cher genuine curiosity and passion in areas of interest
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyEmily Ga focused, conscientious and joyful start to Term 2!

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - HUMOUR

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisRemy Rhis excellent impersonation of a cow during drama
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersNate Fbrightening our classroom with laughter and smiles
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldOlivia McIencouraging others to see the bright side of all situations
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettSiena Ther fabulous sense of humour and ability to make others smile
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisRayan Rhaving a great sense of fun and always laughing at jokes
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaJames Lbeing able to express the funny side in most, if not all, situations
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperElena Bdemonstrating her incisive and wicked sense of humour with the class
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerHamish Dbringing his bright and funny attitude to school every day and making his peers smile
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeErnst Dhis playfulness and unique sense of humour
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangRohan Cbeing his happy self and sharing his humour with his class
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixCapri Salways bringing joy to the classroom with her wit and smile
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanAaron Zhis dry, witty and much appreciated sense of humour!
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyThomas Ahelping others to smile throughout the day!

House Points...

No house points collected this week...

Best Class @ Assembly Award

Each week, a mystery teacher will choose the class that has followed the 'Balmain Way'. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play!

Congrats to KG & KW!

NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER

Starting next week!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

ES1 - Lana W KW; S1 - Matilda H 1/2P & Beatrice S 1/2A (from Wk 11, Term 1)); S2 - Marla H 3/4B; S3 - Mia B 5/6E

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

...in alphabetical order

Balmain Public School website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Comms - installing SkoolBag

https://www.skoolbag.com.au/installation-instructions/

Department of Education - Advice for families

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

Digital Learning Packs - for isolating students

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/learning-from-home/learning-at-home/2022-digital-learning-packs/primary
Note: Please do not hand this work in to your child's teacher, as it will not be marked.

Enrolment information - website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html

Enrolment - online application

https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/schoolenrolment/?schoolCode=7404

Extended leave - application form

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/Extended_Leave_Travel_notification.pdf
Please ensure you complete all sections of the form, as well as to include a travel itinerary.

Extra-curricular activities @ BPS

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/extra-curricular-activities.html

Friday lunch orders

https://app.spriggyschools.com.au/login

Make a payment

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/payment.html#/student-details

P&C page on school's website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c.html

P&C membership form

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/pandc/2022/BALMAIN_PS_PC_MEMBERSHIP_FORM.pdf

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Framework

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/BPS_PB4L_Framework_2022.pdf

School Resource Fees 2023 - Google form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-28v-DiuR6pclcd2MjrlZrJyCkDJ2L23sqFs_fdh43lE7zg/viewform

UNIFORMS

Balmain Public School children are expected to wear full school uniform, including a school hat, every day. All children are required to wear full school uniform when representing the school on excursions, at sporting events or at cultural activities.

Uniform - online ordering

https://bps-uniform-stall.square.site/

Contact us

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