Next week we will commemorate Remembrance Day at school with a special Stage 3 service run by our school leaders on Tuesday that we will video for our K-4 classes to share in classrooms on Wednesday.
Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the German signing of the Armistice, which concluded hostilities in World War One (1914-1918); the ceasefire taking effect “at the 11th hour of the 11th day on the 11th month”. As a mark of respect, we will observe one minute silence in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.
Our students have been busy making poppies in preparation to wear next week!
Thank you to Mr Matthewson for coordinating our special school commemoration this year.
We were recently notified that Ryder W of KG was successful in winning a category in this year's Koori Kids "2020 ANZAC School Initiatives" Colouring In/ Poster Design Competition.
This competition was open to all primary school students and over 63, 490 creative entries from schools were received!
Congratulations Ryder! We are very proud of you and look forward to presenting you with your special prize medal next week at our Monday assembly.
The NSW DoE has recently launched a new campaign aiming to shift attitudes towards mathematics, encouraging our students and their parents to embrace the incredibly important subject because we use maths in almost everything we do.
The campaign is part of the broader NSW Mathematics Strategy, which is supporting schools and students to succeed in a critical subject for students' education. A key element of this campaign is a suite of new resources to help our parents and carers inspire students love for mathematics.
The resource hub, Everyday Maths, is a NSW-first, aimed at involving parents and carers in their children's mathematics learning, and supporting them to feel more confident in talking with their child about mathematics.
Be sure to have a look!
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NSW public schools celebrate NAIDOC Week (8 – 15 November) with the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’.
It’s a time to reflect and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the First Nation peoples – recognising them as the traditional owners of the land.
Throughout the week we will learn about and celebrate the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through classroom lessons and video live streams hosted by Aboriginal Education and Communities.
Semester 2 academic reports will be available on Friday 11 December, 2020. The reports will take a format similar to semester one, although they will be more detailed in order to reflect individual progress against specific learning outcomes.
Individual performance is measured against stage appropriate outcomes, with achievement determined by the administering of quality assessment for, as and of learning. Students receive the grade that best matches the standard of their demonstrated achievement against the outcomes.
Our reports have been redesigned, in line with DoE policy, to provide a clearer picture of student progress and attainment; based on parent and teacher feedback. The new report format will show student achievement against descriptors within each key learning area and the next steps required to move forward with their learning.
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After an outstanding performance this year in the NSW Premier’s Debating Challenge, our year 6 team’s season has ended. Congratulations to the team for their determination and commitment that saw us make the finals. Thank you to Isobel, Emily, Brie, Aleisha and Abby for an amazing year.
Now that this year’s Premier’s Debating Challenge has concluded, it’s time to think about getting ready for next year. Students in years 3, 4 and 5 who are interested in debating and public speaking are invited to attend the Debating Lunch Club. This will be held each Monday lunch time in the KW classroom. We will be having lots of fun learning the basics about debating but also playing lots of games to help build confidence and skills in public speaking. Everyone in year 4 and year 5 are welcome!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO TEACH ETHICS AT BEACON HILL PUBLIC
We are seeking volunteers so that we can provide ethics classes for all the families who have requested it for their children. This could be a parent or grandparent, or someone from the local community with an interest in lifelong learning and rapport with children. Volunteers undergo a free online training course from Primary Ethics, the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and training for the ethics program, and then teach for half an hour a week. In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure. Full lesson materials are provided. The curriculum is fully developed and approved by the Department of Education and volunteers find it a positive and rewarding experience. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school and to find out more, please contact Tammy Anthonisz, the Northern Beaches Regional Manager, at tammy.anthonisz@gmail.com (ph. 0414 763 907) or visit www.primaryethics.com.au
“Together we provide a respectful, happy and friendly school environment where everyone strives to achieve excellence.”