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Newsletter - Term 3, Week 10

Message from the Principal

Dear Parent/Caregivers of Bidwill Public School,

We have reached the last week of term 3, what a week it has been. I would like to thank you all for following the strict health guidelines surrounding Covid-19. As a state, we continue to look after each other by following the rules.

Deputy Principal, Mrs Kim Cutting

On the last day of this term, we will farewell Mrs Cutting. I have worked with her for the last three years and I’ll miss her professionalism, dedication and strong moral purpose to improve all student and teacher learning.

Her enduring legacy will be that students and teachers continue to develop a love of being a lifelong learner.

She will be the Deputy Principal at John Palmer Public School, the Ponds. It will be the Palmers gain and our loss but we wish her every success.

We know Bidwill will always have a special place in her heart. From all of us here at Bidwill Public School, goodbye and good luck!

Two New Deputy Principals

As a result of Mrs Cuttings departure, we have two new Instructional heads. Mrs Jeanette Sutcliffe will replace Mrs Cutting and a return of Ms Alex Crearey as our second Instructional leader.

We welcome you both to your new roles.

Mrs Lewis will return to Bidwill PS next term, we welcome her back.

Holidays

A reminder, school holidays will commence on Monday, 28th September and all students will return on Monday, 12th October. There will be no staff development day in term 4.

We wish you all a very safe and happy holiday.

Road Safety

It has been brought to my attention that our young students are leaving the school without following safety precautions when crossing the road.

Please talk to your children about the need to cross the road safely.

Book Character Day

This Thursday, our school celebrated Book Character Day. Staff and students look fantastic!

I would like to thank you all for making a big effort to celebrate the importance of books and reading in your child’s life.

Yours in education,

Janine Macky

Principal

NDIS UPDate - Term 3 2020

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Please bring your Water bottle to school

Students are asked to bring a water bottle to school as bubblers are not available to drink from. They are able to refill their bottle only, during the day.

Kindergarten Enrolment 2021

Bidwill Public School is accepting kindergarten enrolments for 2021.

If your child turns 5 on or before the 31st July 2021 they are eligible to commence formal schooling in 2021. They must be enrolled by their sixth birthday. Public schools are free to attend for Australian citizens and permanent residents.

If you are a local resident and intend to enrol your child in Kindergarten 2021 you will need to complete an Application to Enrol in a NSW Government School, this form can be collected from the school office.

In Line, On Time, By 9

Book Week 2020

Book Week Winners

Possums Mon-Wed – Stephen	KM – Khendrik	1/2C – Shane
Possums Wed-Fri -Alierah	KD – Rachael	1/2H – Emahliyah
Goannas Mon-Wed – Jakiah	K6Y – Waylon	1/2M – Tyler
Goanna Wed-Fri – Sarah	K6C – Liam	1/2P – Devante
Kookaburras Mon-Wed – Jacob	K6D – Hayden	3/4B – Lily
Kookaburra Wed-Fri – Aiya	K6G – Ulrik	3/4D – Alecia
3/4G – Kyra	3/4V – Kiarah	5/6K -Charlie
5/6M – Paea	5/6P - Losaline	5/6S - Candice

Book Parade 2020

Book Parade - Kindergarten

3/4G

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Students have been engaged in Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) lessons each week focusing on specific positive expectations in all school settings. The PBL focuses are:

Week 9 Speak nicely and use appropriate language

Week 10 Be friendly

Sydney Technical High School

Prospective Year 7 Students 2022 at Sydney Technical High School Sydney Technical High School, established in 1911, has a proud tradition of student academic achievement. The school prepares young men who are scholarly and socially responsible. Teaching and learning programs feature extension and higher order thinking and are recognised as best practice for High Potential and Gifted Learners.

Other features of the school include robotics, debating, public speaking, digital media, music ensembles and sport. The school actively promotes an environment in which student wellbeing, tolerance of others and strong community values support each student reaching his potential.

Enrolments: Students seeking entrance into Year 7 must participate in selection procedures organised by the Department of Education. For further information contact the High Performing Students Team on 1300 880 367 or email: ssu@det.nsw.edu.au

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are unable to hold our regular annual Open Day. To ensure that you are able to hear a little more about how wonderful our school is, we have a prepared a Google Drive for you to access. The drive contains a video presentation from staff and students, a film entitled “A Day in the Life of a Techie” and some flyers about some of our many extra-curricular activities.

To access the Google Drive:

https://tinyurl.com/y3a5mfqn

SYDNEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

686 Forest Road Bexley 2207

www.sths.nsw.edu.au

Enquiries to the School: 9587 5899

Please respond to the message if your child is absent or late for school

Automated Attendance SMS system

Don’t forget if you receive an SMS about your child being absent from school please reply to the message with the reason your child is away or their absence will be marked as unjustfied.

It is vital that the school has your up-to-date mobile and email details.