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Acknowledgement of Country...
From the Principal's Desk...
It's a wrap...
Flipping through the pages of our freshly printed and delivered 2022 Balmain Public School Yearbook, as well as scrolling through the grid on our Instagram page, has brought many smiles, as well as a few tears, to my face. We've been so fortunate this year to have so many pre-COVID events back! It's been another memorable, jam-packed year at BPS!
It's time to say a few special, heartfelt goodbyes to:
- our Year 6 students, whose ink has now completely dried on their primary school chapter and, with poised pen in hand (or perhaps device), are commencing to write their next one
- our leaving students throughout the other years, who have also walked out of our gates for the very last time and embarking on new schools (with some in new states and countries)
- our outgoing parents and carers, who have put in so much time and effort, making this school an amazing place to be
- our staff members - Ms Renae Bonney (K-2 relieving Assistant Principal & teacher of K Beluga), Ms Lilias MacDonald (music specialist) and Ms Jihye Kim (part-time School Administration Officer) - who are embarking on various adventures in 2023.
Thank you so much to all the people who have embraced the Balmain Public School family and made their own unique contributions to the school, making it the incredible place that it is.
It is your time to spread your wings and fly! We will miss you all and wish you all the best for the future...fare thee well!
The school is so grateful to each and every individual who has assisted us along the way in 2022! Our village is vast and our needs are varied - uniform & 2nd Chance stalls, uniform distributors, parent/carer classroom helpers, Scripture & Ethics teachers, volunteers for a variety of carnivals & P&C events, professional stopwatch handlers, bakers, BBQ specialists, grant writers, choral masters, Year 6 Graduation committee, Year Book coordinators & distributors, furniture removalists, lost property washers and sorters, collaborative artworks assistants, art gallery curators, tea towel distributors, donations and sponsorship acquirers, donation boxes for the Giving Assembly, donators of gifts, funds and kind...the list is endless! A special THANK YOU goes to our P&C executive team, for their incredible energy and passion in supporting all our students and wonderful school! Thank you again to everyone!
Thanks so much for the fabulous Year 6 Gift to the school!
We will think of you always, as the lectern is used...thank you!
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***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***
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2023 NSW Department of Education Calendar
FRI 27 JAN & MON 30 JAN - School Development Days (staff only)
TUES 31 JAN - Students in Years 1-6 return
WED 1 FEB-FRI 3 FEB - Kindy Best Start
by appointment only - Kindy families will receive a separate SkoolBag notification with a link to book in a session
MON 6 FEB - Kindergarten students start BIG school!
WED 8 FEB - P&C meeting @ 7pm
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Beluga - Ms R Bonney | Penny B | demonstrating the 'Balmain Way' and spreading joy everyday! |
| K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F Bowman | Bailey S | being a curious and enthusiastic learner who is making excellent progress in all areas |
| 1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L Burke | Ava B | her hard work and determination in embracing life at Balmain Public School |
| 1/2 Cultivate - Ms F Chiang | Maxwell S | being a concerned and caring friend who tried his best to cheer up a friend who was upset |
| 1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L Jennett | Sam S | being an outstanding Balmain Public School student and contributing positively to all aspects of school life |
| 1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Sophie R | her commitment to working hard in all she does at school |
| 3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A Cooper | Jordan G | her organised and dedicated application to her learning all year long! |
| 3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A Pitman | Lizzie W | always being herself and making me smile everyday! |
| 3/4 Wrasse - Ms K Withers | Yasna K | always demonstrating a love of learning and being a dedicated, independent superstar this year! |
| 5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S Baumann | Maxi N-W | his positive and kind nature, that he brings to all lessons |
| 5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N Riley | Amelia W | her thoughtfulness and willingness to always go above and beyond for others |
| 5/6 Koi - Ms K Barcenilla | Josie A | leading by example through modelling integrity and awareness in all that she does |
| 5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R Reedy | Sam C | a mature, sensible and focused last week of term |
| 5/6 Sunfish - Ms E Liew | Henry T | being flexible and settling into the Treehouse space with ease! |
CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - TEACHER CHOICE
| K Beluga - Ms R Bonney | Hazel W | perspective by confidently sharing her experiences with her peers during class discussions |
| K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F Bowman | Indigo C | Respect - having beautiful manners and always striving to do her very best |
| 1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L Burke | Eamon K | Helpfulness - independently providing assistance to others and for helping when asked |
| 1/2 Cultivate - Ms F Chiang | Maylea W | Hope - always looking on the bright side, and believing that things will work out for the best |
| 1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L Jennett | Margot B | Curiosity - her excellent work ethic and focus to achieve her learning goals |
| 1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Poppy B | Humour - approaching life playfully and making others laugh |
| 3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A Cooper | Nate J | Flexibility - calmly and helpfully managing to move our classroom |
| 3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A Pitman | Cassius S | Generosity - his generosity towards others as a calm and kind member of the class |
| 3/4 Wrasse - Ms K Withers | Halle N-W | Joyfulness - a brilliant end to the year and for always enthusiastically participating in class activities |
| 5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S Baumann | Luca L | Tolerance - always being accepting and tolerant of other people’s ideas, opinions and actions |
| 5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N Riley | Lina S | being a gentle and caring person towards everyone |
| 5/6 Koi - Ms K Barcenilla | Victoria R | sharing her imagination with others through her curious and playful nature |
| 5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R Reedy | Thomas A | being a team player and always thinking of others |
| 5/6 Sunfish - Ms E Liew | Kieran Y | always being an easy-going and kind friend to others |
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!
POSITIVE PETE Awards
Thanks to Ms Burke, who organises the collection and distribution of the Gelatissimo ice-creams, as well as takes the fab photos!
Our Week 10 winners...
ES1 - Isla R KG; S1 - Sophie R 1/2P; S2 - Josh McG 3/4P; S3 - Billy T 5/6K
5/6 Rock Lobster have absolutely rocked this last week of school! In mathematics we have been creating our own 'math passion projects', students were to pick an area of the curriculum that they wanted to learn more about and were to design their own math investigation. Students explored sub-strands of and topic areas including algebra, division, properties of triangles, cartesian planes and statistics/probability. With this came authentic student voice and choice within their learning.
Some of the highlights were:
Alex B & Ryan Z - What is the projectory of a football to reach the top corner of a goal?
Ella W, Ada C, Sophie B, Annita Z - How can we use statistics and data to explore what each students' favourite subject is?
Archer L, Rupert H, Owen T, Ethan S, Kieran Y - What would the mass diameter and properties of a Poke ball from Pokémon be?
Nathan R, Teo X, Max S - how can we create an interactive board game to explore cartesian planes?
Lester W, Tristan Y - Can chance & data be used to represent algebra? Could poetry?
Harper K, Lauren F, Marium S - Can we create a musical piece and or rap to teach basic algebra?
Ashton G - A game show on timelines and recording of events!
Nikki A, Emily G, Leah L - how could change and probability be transformed into a live puppet show?
From all of our students - we wish everyone a happy, safe and relaxing holiday break!
K BELUGA...
| LEARN | Millicent B-W | developing a growth mindset towards her learning and taking pride in her accomplishments |
| LEARN | Charlie N | approaching learning with enthusiasm, determination and humility |
| LIVE | Ash E | his contagious joyfulness and enthusiastic engagement in all aspects of social life |
| LIVE | Chloe W | being an empathetic and considerate friend who shows kindness to all |
| LEAD | Scarlett S | stepping into leadership roles with a quiet confidence and positive attitude |
| LEAD | Bea S | being a fantastic role model and an encouraging friend to others |
K GUPPIES...
| LEARN | Ines B d M | excellence in mathematics and her diligent approach to learning |
| LEARN | Jake G | trying his very best and wonderful improvement in English |
| LIVE | Indi S | being wonderfully caring, kind and helpful in all that she does |
| LIVE | Joshua B | being a calm, respectful and responsible student, who plays fairly with all |
| LEAD | Sebastian K | being a highly-responsible student, who leads others by always showing the 'Balmain Way' |
| LEAD | Audrey N D'M | showing tremendous maturity and treating all classmates with kindness and respect |
1/2 BLUEBOTTLE...
| LEARN | Chloe C | her commitment to overcoming difficulties in her learning and working extremely hard in all she does at school |
| LEARN | Queenie L-R | her dedicated, hard-working and enthusiastic efforts in Year One |
| LIVE | Jaren Z | truly embodying the values of the 'Balmain Way' in every single thing he does at school |
| LIVE | Audrey L | embracing Year One by working hard to achieve in all areas and be the best student she can be |
| LEAD | Griffin S-W | his exemplary effort and leadership in all areas and in all he does at school |
| LEAD | Charlie S | being a positive and respectful role model to his peers, and a happy student every day |
1/2 CULTIVATE...
| LEARN | Maya S | her high work ethic and phenomenal commitment to her learning |
| LEARN | Lachlan S | his boundless curiosity and love of learning, which drives him to always try his best |
| LIVE | Lola B | spreading joy and positivity everywhere she goes |
| LIVE | Sefer K | persevering and showing resilience in his learning and all aspects of school life |
| LEAD | Maylea W | being a magnificent role model and always demonstrating the 'Balmain Way' in all she does |
| LEAD | Cicely C | always being respectful and attentive, and an accepting and generous friend to all |
1/2 JELLYFISH...
| LEARN | Charlie B | demonstrating an exceptional work ethic across all areas of learning |
| LEARN | Alex Q | his dedication and determination to achieve his learning goals |
| LIVE | Mia C | approaching every day with a bright smile, positive mindset and willingness to be friend to all |
| LIVE | Patrick Y | taking on, and overcoming, life's challenges with a positive attitude |
| LEAD | Saxon R | being an active and helpful member of 1/2 J. Showing his leadership qualities through his actions |
| LEAD | Macy W | her kind, thoughtful and sensitive approach to school life |
1/2 PENGUIN...
| LEARN | Leonardo P | displaying a true love of learning and achieving consistently excellent results |
| LEARN | Skye C | displaying critical thinking, creativity and excellence in every KLA |
| LIVE | Elizabeth H | displaying a positive and joyful attitude towards every aspect of school life |
| LIVE | Oscar L | the bright and joyful energy he brings to school every single day |
| LEAD | Charlie N | displaying responsibility, kindness and setting an example to others, through continuously seeking to extend himself |
| LEAD | Cara S | setting an example of creative thinking, collaboration, communication and excellence in every KLA |
K-2 RFF Awards...
| LIBRARY | Billie S KB | excellence in Library listening |
| Ethan R 1/2J | regular participation in library lessons |
| MUSIC | Finn McG KB | making such big leaps in music that he was able to play his own creative ostinato so clearly, at the same time as his partner played theirs |
| Arianne T 1/2C | always being keenly focussed on whatever activity is taking place in music |
| STEAM | Isabel S KG | her focus and confidence in STEAM when determining construction solutions for her marble run |
| Elliot J 1/2C | solving complex engineering problems with confidence, in Minecraft |
| VISUAL ARTS | Darcey P KG | bringing a positive attitude, consistent effort and a creative approach to Visual Arts |
| Orson J-S 1/2J | bringing a positive attitude, consistent effort and a creative approach to Visual Arts |
MS PAULINE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD K-2 - Jasper G 1/2P
3/4 CHANNICHTHYIDAE...
| LEARN | Nina B | outstanding growth, confidence and commitment in mathematics |
| LEARN | Millie W | her calm and capable mastery of concepts across all areas of learning |
| LIVE | Thomas M | his humour, wisdom and wit in all classroom situations |
| LIVE | Cooper H | being a shining example of patience, honesty and kindness |
| LEAD | Ivy W | her energetic drive, confidence and diplomatic nature |
| LEAD | Caelan A | demonstrating a composed and mature capacity to assume responsibility and leadership |
3/4 PUFFERFISH...
| LEARN | Ella S | her consistent work ethic and mature approach towards school life |
| LEARN | Benjamin H | his excellence in Maths and his dedication to all aspects of learning |
| LIVE | Juma M | his positivity and common sense approach to life |
| LIVE | Charlotte R | her kindness towards others and her personal growth this year |
| LEAD | Sharanya D | her confidence, initiative and goal driven attitude |
| LEAD | Harrison S | being a wonderful role model through his ability to inspire others to achieve their best |
3/4 WRASSE...
| LEARN | Vivienne B-N | her mature, independent and diligent approach to learning |
| LEARN | Giselle P | developing her confidence in learning and her outstanding improvements in all areas of school |
| LIVE | Harry S | his genuinely kind and happy nature, and for always bringing his contagious laughter into the classroom |
| LIVE | Rosalind C | her kind heart and being an honest, hardworking and reliable classmate |
| LEAD | Oscar F | his consistent encouragement of others and his commitment to ensure all are accepted in the classroom |
| LEAD | Aidan B | his responsible, dependable and mature attitude towards all aspects of school life |
5/6 BETTA SPLENDENS...
| LEARN | Angus B | his mature, diligent, and hardworking approach to his learning |
| LEARN | Sonja A | her outstanding work ethic and taking on new challenges with determination and confidence |
| LIVE | Frederique R | her infectious zest for life in everything she does |
| LIVE | Luca L | letting his true personality and confidence shine through in every aspect of his school life |
| LEAD | Julia B | her natural leadership qualities, positive attitude, and always supporting her peers |
| LEAD | Maxi N-W | being a definitive example of a role model, encompassing the 'Balmain Way' |
5/6 FLYING FISH...
| LEARN | Emma B | her genuine passion for learning and drive to self-improve |
| LEARN | Zachary S | his incredible sense of wonder and diligence towards learning |
| LIVE | Rosie F | her remarkable attitude and sensibility towards a range of situations and people |
| LIVE | Felisha K | setting the standard amongst others by maintaining a grounded and calm approach to life |
| LEAD | Elise G | leading by example through self-regulation, maturity and enthusiasm |
| LEAD | Amelia W | her endless motivation and willingness to contribute to her school community with passion and drive |
5/6 KOI...
| LEARN | Billy T | his increasing self belief when overcoming challenges with perseverance and determination |
| LEARN | Summer W | her tenacious approach and ability to achieve her goals with enthusiasm and high expectations |
| LIVE | Giuditta B | her infectious sense of humour and admirable confidence in being true to herself |
| LIVE | Ben S | his growth in confidence to make authentic and genuine choices that enhance his wellbeing |
| LEAD | Hugo H-S | his innate ability to be a champion for others through an understanding and perception of emotions |
| LEAD | Cormac K | his navigation of the world around him with integrity, confidence and high communicative skills |
5/6 ROCK LOBSTER...
| LEARN | Zachary D | a cheerful, imaginative and focused love of learning |
| LEARN | Ella W | her positive and determined approach to learning |
| LIVE | Jasper Z | his incredible growth in confidence and resilience this year |
| LIVE | Chloe Z | her humour and vibrant personality that brings warmth and joy to those around her |
| LEAD | Max S | demonstrating exceptional personal growth and leadership at our school |
| LEAD | Marium S | her drive, initiative and empathy toward others, Marium you are a true leader! |
5/6 SUNFISH...
| LEARN | Nikki A | her consistent focus and enthusiastic approach to learning |
| LEARN | Anthony H | demonstrating outstanding growth in focus and maturity as a learner |
| LIVE | Adelaide N | her growth in confidence and genuine compassion towards others |
| LIVE | Owen T | his confidence, maturity and pragmatic approach to life |
| LEAD | Helena C | being an exemplary role-model and her inclusive attitude in the classroom |
| LEAD | Amy M | consistent drive, readiness and excellent communication skills |
RFF Awards...
| LIBRARY | Panya S 3/4W | an enthusiastic borrower |
| Mischka A 5/6R | enjoyment of the library |
| MUSIC | Rose W 3/4C | always doing her best to achieve excellence in music by asking questions and participating to gain new experience |
| Tristan Y 5/6S | his willingness to share his excellent music skills and knowledge with his class peers |
| STEAM | Henry R 3/4W | bringing a curious and inquisitive mind into STEAM; asking questions and experimenting to find solutions |
| Marco M 5/6B | going above and beyond and developing a detailed and complex Transport for NSW travel phone application |
| VISUAL ARTS | Jordan G 3/4C | bringing a positive attitude, consistent effort and a creative approach to Visual Arts |
| Frankie H 5/6F | excellence in Visual Arts |
DEADLY KIDS Award - Bonnie D 5/6B
Congratulations! We celebrate your deadly efforts and achievements in school
MS PAULINE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD 3-6 - Harriet J 5/6B & Remi O'B 5/6B
MICHAEL WARD SERVICE TO SCHOOL Awards
Owen T 5/6S - demonstrating exceptional leadership, academic strength and sportsmanship. Across your two years at Balmain Public School you have consistently represented our school in State and Regional sports, Math Olympiad and as a Sports Leader. Your kindness, empathy for others and ability to live, learn and lead shines brightly. Thank you for all that you do.
Elise G 5/6F - modelling the Balmain Way diligently and consistently throughout your time at BPS. You have set the bar incredibly high for those around you with your aspirations and positive attitude. You are commended on your sporting achievements and leadership. In addition, your sense of maturity, responsibility and perspective are admirable. Congratulations!
SYDNEY SECONDARY COLLEGE BALMAIN CAMPUS LEARNING COMMUNITY Award - Amelia W 5/6F
PREMIER'S READING CHALLENGE Awards...
| GOLD | Marco M 5/6B | 4th year completing the Premier's Reading Challenge |
| PLATINUM | Harper K 5/6R | 7th year completing the Premier's Reading Challenge |
| Nathan R 5/6S | 7th year completing the Premier's Reading Challenge |
BAND & STRINGS Awards...
| BAND | Miles E 5/6R | outstanding musicianship & overall dedication to the Balmain PS Senior Band |
| STRINGS | Anthony H 5/6S | his dedication and achievement of excellence on the violin and for his generous, positive and kind nature in helping others in orchestra ensemble |
SPORTS Awards...
| Overall Junior Boy Champion | Oscar F 3/4W |
| Overall Junior Girl Champion | Arabella S 5/6K |
| Overall Senior Boy Champion | Leo L 5/6F |
| Overall Senior Girl Champion | Elise G 5/6F |
| Winning House | GREVILLEA |
Prime Ministers & Deputy Prime Minister...
Prime Minister - Miles E 5/6R
Prime Minister - Cormac K 5/6K
Deputy Prime Minister - Lauren B 5/6B
Aboriginal Education Portfolio...
Arts, Culture & Communities Portfolio...
Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Portfolio...
Learning & Engagement Portfolio...
Sustainability Portfolio...
Farewell to all our leavers...we've loved having you as part of the Balmain Public School family! All the best for the future!
THANK YOU to Rocky, from CRUST Pizza @ Rozelle, for the 10% discount on the Graduation dinner order! Rocky would like to extend the 10% discount to ALL BPS families! Thanks so much!
