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2020 Volume 3 Issue 6

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ENROL NOW FOR KINDERGARTEN 2021

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.

NEW IN 2021?

Join our 'Balmain P&C Welcomes 2021 Families' Facebook page

From the Principal

SASS Recognition Week - 24-28 August 2020

This week, we recognise, acknowledge, thank and celebrate our fabulous SAS (School Administrative and Support) staff @balmainps!

Our SAS staff are often the unsung heroes in our school; they are absolute integral members of BPS!

Our SAS staff work in the school office, in classrooms, as well as maintain and care for our school grounds and buildings.

They are often the ones to tend to students when they unwell and they ensure the efficient management of school financial and administration functions.

THANK YOU so much to Jenni, Michelle, Stella, Lynne, Ally, Erykah, Angeline, Holly B and Richard!

We appreciate everything you do to support our all students, staff, school and community!

#ThankYou #SASS #WeAppreciateYou #SASSRecognitionWeek #balmainps 

Maria Lambos - Principal

PHOTO GALLERY: Our Super SASS Team!!!!!

Richard Kwan - General Assistant (GA)
Ally Kozianski - School Learning Support Officer
Erykah Taione - School Learning Support Officer
Angie Hussein - School Learning Support Officer
Holly Bisnette - School Learning Support Officer
Jenni Mackinder - School Administration Manager (SAM)
Michelle Doring - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Lynne Gilchrist - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Stella Minutillo - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Richard Kwan - General Assistant (GA)
Ally Kozianski - School Learning Support Officer
Erykah Taione - School Learning Support Officer
Angie Hussein - School Learning Support Officer
Holly Bisnette - School Learning Support Officer
Jenni Mackinder - School Administration Manager (SAM)
Michelle Doring - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Lynne Gilchrist - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Stella Minutillo - School Administration Officer (SAO)
Richard Kwan - General Assistant (GA)

FEELING UNWELL?

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.

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.

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.

PHONE PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS and GOAL SETTING

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

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).

Also, with any correspondence to the school regarding your child, please ensure you list the child's first name, last name and class in order for your message to be forwarded promptly. 

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

Wednesday 2 September - Zoom P&C Meeting

link to come

Sunday 6 September - Fathers' Day

Wishing all our Dads and father-figures a very Happy 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.


Friday 11 September

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 GumnutNiven Wcontributing to class discussions and always being ready to learn
K JasmineOliver Hshowing the Balmain Way by always being a kind and fair K Jasmine friend
K KaleCamilla Ktaking great pride in her work and sounding out tricky words when writing
1/2 Banana PalmNate Jfollowing instructions at all times and displaying positive behaviour
1/2 CactaceaeMariia Ther excellent effort in learning all her sounds!
1/2 LavenderPanya Sbeing a responsible learner in the classroom and choosing sensible peers to work with
1/2 MangroveLeo Yhis increased focus and effort during reading and writing tasks. Well done!
3/4 BambooGrayson Cwriting creative and mysterious sizzling starts
3/4 MagnoliaEstelle Dher exceptional bookwork and improved confidence when reading
3/4 RainforestThomas Hconsistent effort, focus and enthusiasm for learning across all areas
5/4 MarigoldGiuditta Bher dedication and commitment to her learning
5/6 Cherry BlossomMonika McBtaking risks in her learning
5/6 FrangipaniHayley Mbeing a respectful learner during group tasks
5/6 WillowEllen Dher conscientious and focused approach to all set tasks
5/6 YautiaEmily Ther focus and organisation during Freedom to Learn sessions
MUSIC K-2 - Ms BigginsZoe P 1/2Lterrific focus and mature accuracy in music
MUSIC 3-6 - Ms BigginsElliot F 3/4Malways trying to do his best with excellent results in all music activities
LIBRARY K-2 - Ms WhelanAlec McE KJgood listening in library
LIBRARY 3-6 - Ms WhelanCharles C 5/6Yconsistent use of the library
ART K-2 - Ms BowmanJulie V M KJworking hard to complete her mixed media collage tree
ART 3-6 - Ms BowmanZoe A 5/6Cher creative and enthusiastic approach to visual arts
STEAM K-2 - Ms BarcenillaMiles L-R 1/2Malways coming to STEAM with an inquiring mind!
STEAM 3-6 - Ms BarcenillaCorey M 5/6Fshowing leadership and helping K-2 students in STEAM!

YOU CAN DO IT! awards - Confidence

K GumnutEsme McCspeaking confidently about school in a kindergarten video
K JasmineMacy Wdemonstrating confidence during mathematics by comparing and discussing area of different shapes
K KaleLucrezia Falways being ready and happy to help others
1/2 Banana PalmRose Wan enthusiastic attitude during the dance lesson
1/2 CactaceaeYunxi L Rconfidently performing as a princess in front of the class
1/2 LavenderAlex Sconfidently and positively communicating with peers in the classroom
1/2 MangroveAnnabel Lconfidently using onomatopoeia and speech marks in her writing
3/4 BambooHayley Yincreased confidence with mental multiplication
3/4 MagnoliaConnor This confidence and exceptional manners in class
3/4 RainforestLina Sher confident approach to reciprocal reading!
5/4 MarigoldRoman Ahis increased confidence t share his ideas in English!
5/6 Cherry BlossomCaleb Ghis confidence in improving his diary entries
5/6 FrangipaniJoseph Mdeveloping more confidence in sharing his wonderful ideas with others!
5/6 WillowSean Chis confidence in Mathematical problem solving particularly in Area
5/6 YautiaWilliam Sconfident presentation skills during SOLE

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: This Week's Positive Pete Winners

S2 - Hugo H-S - 3/4 Bamboo
S3 - Isabel D - 5/6 Willow
ES1 - Amber S - K Jasmine
S1 - Arwen J - 1/2 Mangrove
S2 - Hugo H-S - 3/4 Bamboo
S3 - Isabel D - 5/6 Willow
ES1 - Amber S - K Jasmine
S1 - Arwen J - 1/2 Mangrove

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

BLUE GUM!!!!
3 WEEKS IN A ROW!!!
BLUE GUM!!!!
3 WEEKS IN A ROW!!!
BLUE GUM!!!!
3 WEEKS IN A ROW!!!

Spotlight on...

1/2 LAVENDER!!!!!!

Lavenders working hard to think of words containing our 'w' sound of the week! We love working in groups and collaboratively, discussing a variety of known and new words that contain the Soundwaves sounds of the week!

Each week, Lavenders work together to complete grammar lessons. We love to create posters to go up on the walls; this way we can refer back and include learnt grammar in our writing.

Our focus lately has been personal goals; Lavenders are reminded to use their goals to develop their writing and learning.

We absolutely loved learning about Narrative texts! This week, we have been revising our orientation knowledge to assist in our future narrative writing skills.

PHOTO GALLERY: In maths, we have been learning about chance. It’s been great using our chance language throughout the week to assist in a deeper understanding of the content.

Here’s a proud bunch of Lavenders after completing a successful history lesson, focusing on the History of Balmain Public School. We were very curious about the how the school has changed over time and what it could have been used for in the past.

Lavenders are such a kind and joyful bunch! We have a constant focus on respect and positive communication. We work hard to ensure that we all feel included and cared for. We reflect on our interactions with our peers constantly. Our main goal is to always give it a go in our learning, so that we can reach our full potential!

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