Pigeon Post

2020 Volume 3 Issue 7

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⬅️ SOME OF OUR STORIES ARE SAVED AS HIGHLIGHTS...


Enrolling now for Kindergarten 2021

How to apply

Our new online enrolment process makes it easier and faster to enrol your child at your local school. To apply online, you must:

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • live in the local enrolment area of this school

Apply online here

If you are not eligible to use the online form, or prefer not to, you can download an application to enrol.

From the Principal

Step Back in Time...

How delightful to receive an unexpected package with some incredible artefacts, that have taken us back in time at Balmain Public School!

Click here to read what's been posted this week, however, over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing content from the 'Balmain Demonstration School Journal 1961' in the Pigeon Post...

Maria Lambos - Principal

Letter accompanying the artefacts...

Head over to our Insta page to find out more about our history...

Balmain Public School's brief history...

You'll have to scroll down in the Insta post in order to find out more...

FEELING UNWELL?

Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms.

Symptoms can include:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Sore/scratchy throat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss of taste
  • Loss of smell

Other reported symptoms can include:

  • Fatigue
  • Runny nose
  • Muscle pain
  • Joint pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Loss of appetite

Should your child present with any of the above symptoms, please arrange for a COVID-19 test.

A 24-hour home pick-up COVID-19 test can be organised by going to the following link:

https://covidtestsydney.com.au/

Once you have received your negative COVID-19 test results, please send a copy to the school via email.

Have you booked for your phone meeting with your child's teacher yet?

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=4nwmg

OR

Log on to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and type in the code: 4nwmg

esafety free webinar for parents and carers

Join one of the webinars for parents and carers, at no cost.

These live webinars explore the latest research and they are a great way to learn how you can help your child develop the skills to be safer online. 

All sessions are delivered by eSafety expert educators.

eSafety’s parent guide to popular apps

Taking a look at TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube

This 1 hour webinar is suitable for parents and carers.

This webinar will cover:

  • popular apps used by young people
  • case studies, research, and targeted advice
  • where to find help and support.
Dates
  • Tuesday 8 September 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9 September 7:30 pm
  • Thursday 10 September 12:30 pm

https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/webinars

FROM THE OFFICE

Remember to visit us through the Office Window

CHANGE OF PERSONAL DETAILS

If you have recently changed your email address or mobile phone number or address or any emergency contacts, could you kindly email through the changes.

ABSENCES

When advising of your child's absence via Skoolbag or email, please note that 'away' or 'not coming in today' is not sufficient informations for our records. Please give as much information as possible, such as 'unwell with stomach ache' or 'head cold'.

EMAILS TO THE SCHOOL

Please always include your child's FIRST and LAST NAME, as well as CLASS, in subject line of emails.

LATE DROP-OFF/EARLY PICK-UP

A reminder to please use the Office window on Eaton Street for any of your school enquiries, or picking up students early/dropping off students after an appointment. We will escort them to the main gate (next to the office).

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Every FRIDAY

Go to www.flexischools.com.au to place your order

For any food/menu queries please feel free to contact us directly via email :

info@theschoolcanteen.com.au.

Alternatively, you can call Kirsty on 0416 786 603 and we will be happy to assist.

Kirsty and Jason Feliciotto – The School Canteen

Sunday 6 September - FATHERS' DAY

Monday 7 - Friday 11 September - BOOK FAIR

During library time, students will have the opportunity to browse the books on display.

A 'wish list payment' form will be given to each student, with books listed they are interested in purchasing. This 'wish list' will be brought home.

Should you wish to purchase the book/s, make an online purchase via www.scholastic.com.au/payment - ensure you choose 'Book Fairs' payments, not Book Club.

Thursday 10 September - R U OK? Day

Friday 11 September - WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

Friday 25 September - LAST DAY OF TERM 3

FROM YOUR P&C

School Uniforms


Order uniform items here


For any size exchanges, please:

1. Email the uniform stall with the details of the exchange, at: balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com

2. Return the items to be exchanged to the school office, clearly marked with Student name, Class and EXCHANGE

3. Replacement items will be packed and re-delivered to your child's classroom

Orders will continue to be packed and delivered for collection each week, until we are able to reopen the stall.

Thank you!

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K GumnutPoppy Breading smoothly with lots of expression
K JasmineIvy Lcreating detailed and bright character drawings during writing
K KaleElliot Jalways thoughtfully sharing his ideas during class discussions
1/2 Banana PalmVivan Nhis excitement and enthusiasm in writing a sizzling start!
1/2 CactaceaeMillie Wher positive attitude and giving everything a go!
1/2 LavenderBen Wbeing persistent, working hard and writing a thoughtful sentence in History
1/2 MangroveEvie Rconsistently cooperating during group activities and being a kind friend to her peers
3/4 BambooZiggy Sworking hard towards achieving his personal goal
3/4 MagnoliaElliot Fimproved confidence towards reading. Keep it up!
3/4 RainforestLeo Lhis mature and focused approach to completing work in all learning areas. Leo is a superstar!
5/4 MarigoldAlexander Rhis motivated and engaged start at Balmain Public!
5/6 Cherry BlossomNia Shelping others in their classwork
5/6 FrangipaniStella Rconsistently aligning herself with the Balmain Way as a safe, respectful and responsible learner
5/6 WillowJames Cbringing a positive, respectful attitude to the classroom and spreading it to others
5/6 YautiaEamon Whis focus and enthusiasm during ProjectNEST
MUSIC K-2 - Ms BigginsJasper G KKhaving a terrific idea in music!
MUSIC 3-6 - Ms BigginsChris P 5/6Ymaking an impressive and sustained effort in music
LIBRARY K-2 - Ms WhelanLily O 1/2Llistening and answering questions in library
LIBRARY 3-6 - Ms WhelanAnnita Z 3/4Bher interest in books and learning
ART K-2 - Ms BowmanElizabeth W 1/2Bproducing a beautiful and detailed folk tree
ART 3-6 - Ms BowmanAlex B 3/4Ban expressive and creative approach to producing his O'Keefe artwork
STEAM K-2 - Ms BarcenillaCharlotte O KKalways sharing your curious observations during STEAM
STEAM 3-6 - Ms BarcenillaAsha S 5/6Wcreative problem-solving when planning a design solution

YOU CAN DO IT! awards - Confidence

K GumnutGriffin S-Wexpressing his ideas clearly and confidently during class discussions
K JasmineRayson Mdemonstrating a best effort attitude towards sounding out tricky words
K KaleBrandon Dshowing great confidence when sound out tricky words when reading
1/2 Banana PalmCaelan Ahis confidence in making positive choices in his own learning
1/2 CactaceaeAnna Bconfidently reading her sizzling starts in front of the class
1/2 LavenderNaomi O'Bbeing an organised member of 1/2L and consistently working hard during lessons
1/2 MangroveLachlan Chis increased confidence when answering questions about familiar texts
3/4 BambooRosemary Aa huge increase in her confidence within herself
3/4 MagnoliaBen Simproved confidence in seeking advice when needed. Super proud of you, Ben
3/4 RainforestMaximilian N-Whis confident and creative puppet show, during SOLE
5/4 MarigoldWilliam Bconsistently showing confidence and a positive attitude across all Key Learning Areas
5/6 Cherry BlossomFreddie Bconfidently sharing his ideas for his 3D model
5/6 FrangipaniRose McCactively sharing her insights during group work tasks
5/6 WillowMatej Pconfidently adding value to group discussions with his thoughtful and engaging questions
5/6 YautiaShuhan Lconfidently contributing to group discussions

POSITIVE PETE Awards

Thanks to Ms Karstrom, who organises the collection and distribution of the Gelatissimo ice-creams, as well as takes the fab photos!

PHOTO GALLERY: Positive Pete Winners

S1 - Aidan B - 1/2 Banana Palm
S2 - Luca L - 3/4 Rainforest
S3 - Stella R - 5/6 Frangipani
This week's winners are...
ES1 - Oscar L - K Jasmine
S1 - Aidan B - 1/2 Banana Palm
S2 - Luca L - 3/4 Rainforest
S3 - Stella R - 5/6 Frangipani
This week's winners are...
ES1 - Oscar L - K Jasmine
S1 - Aidan B - 1/2 Banana Palm

And the winner is...(drumroll please!)

NEW WINNER!!!!!!!
NEW WINNER!!!!!!!
NEW WINNER!!!!!!!

Spotlight on...

K KALE!!!!!!

K Kale would love to share what they have been learning recently.

This week at school we have done some learning about the weather.

Jasper

This week at school we did sentences. “I have a bag of shells for you.”

Nathan

I like investigations because I made a card for Father’s Day!

Camilla

I like reading books and playing with my friends. I like painting.

Chloe

We have been learning about the ‘ch’ sound. Words that have the 'ch' sound in them are: chocolate, chip, cheeky monkey, cheese, chance, chips, chin, cheek, cheep cheep.

Jack

We have been learning the sound ‘sh’ this week, like the words shiny shell, shopping, shop, shark.

Charlotte

I like doing writing and drawing.

Sophie

I had fun doing investigations. I made a picture for my mummy and daddy.

Anouk

I like doing draw and tell during investigations.

Jaren

I like doing Reading Eggs because it is awesome.

Silas

I like making my Batman and my joker in collage and I liked Reading Eggs because we can see different living things in Reading Eggs.

Oliver

I enjoyed writing sentences.

Felix

We have been learning the ‘ng’ sound: king, ring, fling, ping, twing, thing.

Elliot

This week we are learning about area. Area is the space inside a shape.

Lucrezia

This week at school we were sounding out hard words.

Brandon

I liked doing investigations. I made a shark, I like it!

Nicholas

I did investigations, I made a card.

Aurora

PHOTO GALLERY

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

Open from Wednesday 9 September

Register here:

Invitation to Virtual Open Day Wednesday 9 September 2020

Dear Principal, Executive staff, Stage 3 teachers and Parents,

I am writing to you to let you know about the opportunities available to girls enrolling at Sydney Girls High.

We would be very pleased to meet your Year 5 and Year 6 students and families virtually, particularly to highlight what a quality public school in our NSW Department of Education system can provide and to dispel some of the myths about the nature of selective secondary schools.

Sydney Girls High has a long tradition of outstanding achievement since 1883 in many fields; academic, debating, public speaking, performing arts, sport and leadership. The alumni of the school are found in all professions as leading women in government, law, medicine, business, science, the public service, the arts and design.

A genuinely diverse and extensive range of co-curricular options enables girls to choose and pursue experience in lesser known sports such as Fencing, Snow sports, Water Polo and Rowing, along with programs in more familiar sports like Netball, Basketball and Hockey. Central to the performing arts program are Dance and Drama ensembles, and a highly regarded instrumental music program featuring orchestra, stage band, symphonic wind ensemble, strings and vocal and choral music. There are many clubs and activities on offer such as Chess, as well as community and global citizenship platforms including Social Justice and Sustainability.

Our broad curriculum ranges across Technologies, including Textiles, Food, Engineering and Information Technology; LOTE represented by French, Latin, Japanese and Chinese; CAPA: Visual Art, Music and Drama as well as the full range of Science, Mathematics, and HSIE subjects including all available Stage 6 extension courses.

We are extraordinarily fortunate to have a dedicated Rowing Facility at Tarban Creek, Hunters Hill as well as the main campus at Moore Park, possessed of excellent teaching and learning facilities. These resources and opportunities are available to students in a public school setting with a cost to parents which is negligible compared to the fees and charges in non-government schools throughout Sydney and NSW.

We traditionally hold our Open Evening in early September enabling families to see what the school has to offer as well as an opportunity to meet current students, staff and parents. This year it is Wednesday 9 September in a Virtual Tour. Please register your interest at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SGHS_OPEN_DAY_2020 and we will send you a link. We extend a very warm “online” welcome to members of your school community.

Yours sincerely,

Andrea Connell - Principal

P: 9331 2336

E: administration@sghs.nsw.edu.au

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