Pigeon Post

2022 Volume 3 Issue 7

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

Acknowledgement of Country...

...in alphabetical order

Annual School Report 2021

https://reports.sparo.schools.nsw.gov.au/annual-report/2021/7404/2021_Balmain_Public_School_Annual_Report.pdf

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 - online application

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

Extended leave - application form

https://wongarbon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/w/wongarbon-p/localcontent/application_for_extended_leave_-_travel.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

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

P&C - parent reps

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c/2022-parent-reps.html

**NEW**P&C August Minutes

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/pandc/2022/august/August_Meeting_Minutes_100822.pdf

P&C - 2022 Agendas & Minutes

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c/2022-agendas---minutes.html

School Resource Fees

School Resource Fee

Link to Google form here:

https://forms.gle/qr6XRcki6G71BUSq7

Download

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/

HAVE YOU ENROLLED YOUR SIBLING YET?

Enrolment information - website

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

Start the enrolment process here...

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

As per current DoE advice: Masks are an effective way of minimising the transmission of respiratory viruses and infections, and protecting our community, especially those who are at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and flu. We STRONGLY ENCOURAGE all students and staff wear a mask, particularly in indoor settings or when distancing is not possible. Your consideration is appreciated.

From the Principal's Desk...

Elise has had a great week as part of the State Wind Band. She performed at Sydney Town Hall, as well as the Sydney Opera House. Elise met children from all over NSW and made a new friend Oscar from Grafton Public School.

What's a Dad?

A Dad is someone who

wants to catch you before you fall

but instead picks you up,

brushes you off,

and lets you try again.

A Dad is someone who

wants to keep you from making mistakes

but instead lets you find your own way,

even though his heart breaks in silence

when you get hurt.

A Dad is someone who

holds you when you cry,

scolds you when you break the rules,

shines with pride when you succeed,

and has faith in you even when you fail.

Happy Father’s Day to all Dads and Father figures, both here on earth and flying with the angels!

#happyfathersday #dad #daddy #dadda #father #fatherfigure #daddio #stepdad #stepfather #uncle #pa #papa #poppa #pater #oldman #pop #patriarch #nephew #son #parent #carer #angel 

Thanks so much for your generosity to a very worthwhile cause! It's not too late to donate...

Donate to the Indigenous Literacy Fund here...

https://fundraising.ilf.org.au/t/balmainpublicschool

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...

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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

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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.


Monday 5 September - 'Busking for Change' Assembly

Tuesday 6 September - Year 6 BALMAIN BAZAAR

Photo Gallery: Some of the stalls for the Year 6 Balmain Bazaar...

Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 September - SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

Wednesday 7 September - P&C Meeting @ 7pm via Zoom

Please find attached an agenda for next week's monthly P&C meeting, along with our August minutes, to be ratified during the meeting. Please let us know if you would like us to add any additional agenda items.

Meeting Details

Our next P&C Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th September 2022, 7pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom (details below).New MembersAll are welcome at this meeting. If you are not yet members of our P&C, and would like to join, please complete the attached NEW MEMBERSHIP form and return via email balmainpspc@gmail.com. We will cover your ($2) financial contribution so that you are eligible to vote until you can attend in person.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82379305615?pwd=c2x0dlhQNFpOUld1V3FqZzJSekVCUT09 

Meeting ID: 823 7930 5615Passcode: 058270One tap mobile+61280156011,,82379305615#,,,,*058270# Australia+61370182005,,82379305615#,,,,*058270# Australia

If you have any questions, or would like to share anything ahead of the meeting, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Warm regards

P&C Exec Team

P&C August Meeting Minutes (draft)

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P&C September Meeting Agenda

Download

P&C Membership form

Download

Thursday 8 September - R U OK? Day

R U OK? Website...

https://www.ruok.org.au/

Friday 28 October - HALLOWEEN DISCO

Details to come...

Friday 18 November & Saturday 19 November - ART SHOW


PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association)

NETBALL

NETBALL

Senior A Team

MVP: Nea

MIP: Jemma

Captain: Alex

Today we versed Orange Grove B. We won 21 to 9. I think that we could work on stronger passes.


Senior B Team

MVP: Marium

MIP: Rosie

Captain: Chloe

Today we versed Annandale North C. I think we did very well and tied 5 5 with the team we lost to last week. Good job!


Senior C Team 

MVP: Summer

MIP: Tash

Captain: Ella

Today we won against Birchgrove. I think we did well. The first half was close, but the second one was better.


Junior Team

MVP: Eva

MIP: Mia

Captain: Halle

Today we played a great game. We did really well at blocking the ball and shooting. We won 25 to 2.

SOCCER

SOCCER

Senior A Team

We played a good matched, unfortunately we missed a couple of shots and they scored a lucky shot. The player of the match is Maxi because he did some really good headers and passes. Honourable mention is Miles because he did good dribbling and controls.

Captain: Luca L


Senior B Team

We played really well and our midfielders were doing a really good job. One thing we can work on next week is our communication as a team, but otherwise the game was really good. The player of this match is Ryan, because he listened to the captain, he played great in midfield and goalkeeper, and he was a great team player. 

Captain: Archer L


Senior C Team

Today we versed Kegworth C’s and won 8-0! Both teams gave 100 percent, everyone gave it their best. The player of the match is Indi because she kept lots of speed, scored 2 goals and played as a team. Today was the best game we have played this season.

Captain - Cassius S


Junior Team

Today the Balmain Juniors versed Nicholson Street. The player has of the match was Josh because he kept good speed and control of the ball and he was a team player. I also think we improved a bit by passing and scoring. Last but not least we have won 1-3 it was very exiting but I think we could improve on working together.

Captain - Eirlys J

PCYC (Police & Community Youth Clubs)

🧘‍♀️ 🕺 🥊

🥊 Boxercise 🥊

Captains: Patrick and Sam

Today we started up with a nice quick warm up then some shadow boxing and we practiced partner work and bags . At the end we did tug of war and ship shark shore. Boxer of the week is Grayson, he had a good mindset and was ready to learn!


🕺 Dance 🕺

Captains: Jordy and Ella

Today in dance we nominate Ada because she was trying her best to learn the new dance moves. We love dancing to Lizzo and the choreography is great.


🧘 Yoga 🧘 

Captains: Yasna and Ivy

Today in yoga we had partners and one was blindfolded and the other had to guide them through the circuit. Issie was really cooperative and paying attention the whole time”

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Beluga - Ms R BonneyZoleena Falways welcoming her teacher and classmates with a big smile and an enthusiastic attitude toward her learning
K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F BowmanInes B d Mhaving beautiful manners and showing excellence in all that she does
1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L BurkeAurora Rmodelling The Balmain Way in all aspects of school life
1/2 Cultivate - Ms F ChiangAnnabel Cher creative and catchy poem about spaghetti!
1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L JennettMacy Wher proactive and helpful nature, including caring for and organising the resources in our classroom
1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisPoppy Bher enthusiasm to work with new people in Science
3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A CooperClaudia Pengaging passionately with a wide range of interests
3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A PitmanJack Shis never ending enthusiasm and animated contributions of general knowledge
3/4 Wrasse - Ms K WithersSophia Kher enthusiastic approach to learning and kindness towards others
5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S BaumannMonty McCshowing an increasingly mature attitude and focus to his schoolwork
5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N FergusonSam Fhis persistence to develop his understanding and skills to multiply decimals
5/6 Koi - Ms K BarcenillaAlex Kher developing confidence in her capabilities during her learning experiences
5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R ReedyJasper Zhis commitment to creating high quality work across all learning areas
5/6 Sunfish - Mrs A SunSvanik Dhis engagement and discussion contributions, during our literature unit

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - PATIENCE

K Beluga - Ms R BonneyCharlie Ndemonstrating patience and perseverance during investigations, in particular box constructions!
K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F BowmanArina Vwonderful improvement in following instructions and waiting her turn
1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L BurkeEamon KBy showing patience and perseverance with his writing
1/2 Cultivate - Ms F ChiangLachlan Sshowing self-regulation when things don't immediately go his way. Well done Lachlan!
1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L JennettPatrick Ydemonstrating determination and patience to create a three-storey castle with his peers
1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisMadeline Eshowing persistence and patience with her character creations in investigations
3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A CooperOllie Pworking calmly and cooperatively with his peers
3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A PitmanSaoirse McCapproaching learning with a calm, consistent attitude
3/4 Wrasse - Ms K WithersEloise Dconsistently displaying a growth mindset and understanding that mastery takes time
5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S BaumannHarriet Jdisplaying patience and respect to all her peers
5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N FergusonFelisha Kshowing an ability to work with a range of peers with the understanding that everyone is unique
5/6 Koi - Ms K BarcenillaHugo H-Salways displaying a calm and supportive composure through all situations
5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R ReedyJune Mshowing an inner strength and determination to reach her goals
5/6 Sunfish - Mrs A SunBlake Rradiating a calm and cooperative attitude, when working with peers

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 K Beluga!!!!

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

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!

Due to PSSA and PCYC, Positive Pete winners will receive their ice-cream on Mondays!

Our Week 6 winners...

ES1 - Joshua B KG; S1 - Chloe C 1/2B; S2 - Evie R 3/4P; S3 - Alex K 5/6K

Spotlight on...

1/2 PENGUIN!!!!

Investigations: Over the past week we have been exploring some new investigation areas. 1/2 Penguins have been working on creating interesting characters, building a safe escape for Jack from “Jack and the Beanstalk” and exploring a new sensory world. They have been very creative and have spent a lot of time developing quality work.

Maths: We have been learning about time and enjoyed creating our own clocks with paper and playdough. As we start our unit on money, we explored how many ways we can create 50c and $1 with different coins. We have been learning through open-ended tasks and helping build our collaborative skills through working in groups.

English: Stage 1 English focus has been creating information reports. We loved using our brand-new quality texts to help us learn about the difference between fact and opinion.

PDHPE: We have been joining with neighbouring classroom 1/2 Jellyfish for our sport and movement rotations. Both classes have been working hard to building new friendships as this is one of our is part of our class goals.

Book Week: Last week the Penguins paraded their fantastic Book Week costumes in front of the whole school, showing off their literary heroes in style!

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