PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF A CHILD'S POSITIVE CASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
For students who are isolating...
DoE Digital Learning Packs...
Although teachers won't be able to provide work to students, please find a link to the NSW DoE's digital learning packs, specifically designed for students K-10 who are isolating.
They are timetabled and your child will be able to work through them at their own pace.
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.
Staff and students who are close contacts...
Acknowledgement of Country...
From the Principal's Desk...
See...
'It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see'.― Henry David Thoreau
With the commencement of preparations for our Art Show in September, 'See!' an exploration of children's visions & art, it was just brilliant to find out that Claudia created and submitted a portrait of her Gong Gong (Grandfather) for the Young Archie Competition 2022 and is a FINALIST!!!!!! Congratulations, Claudia! Your Gong Gong must be so proud of you, as we all are! Head over to our Insta account to see the portrait...
We look forward to seeing Claudia's artwork, as well as our other 353 artists' works, at our Art Show...mark 16 & 17 September in your diaries!
Mrs Maria Lambos - Principal
Snag a democracy sausage and support the school!
We are excited to announce the P&C will be hosting an Election BBQ and Cake Stall next weekend!
DATE: Saturday 21st May 2022
TIME: 9am-12pm
PLACE: School Playground
WHAT IS NEEDED: Sweet Treats, Cakes, Slices, Cookies, Muffins, Cupcakes (Nut Free)
This is a wonderful community event where the general public get to share in our school grounds and we get to raise much needed funds for the school.
If you can help with baking some delicious sweet treats please click HERE and we will send you all the details.
We are also in need of volunteers to help out on the BBQ and Cake Stand for all or part of the morning. If you are able to offer time between 8am-1pm please email us at balmainpspc@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
Your P&C Exec - Lauren, Paul, Renate, Natalia, Gemma, Karen.
Stewart House - changing children's lives
Your child/ren should be bringing home an envelope on Monday. If you would like to donate $2 for a chance to win a $4000 GIFT VOUCHER, please complete ALL the details on the envelope provided and return to the school office no later than WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2022.
Each year 1,600 public school children in need come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and promote a healthier lifestyle. Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purpose school onsite for up to 10 days of their 12-day stay. The NSW Department of Education provides infrastructure and staffing support for this school. All other costs associated with the children’s stay are met from charitable donations. Children between school years 2 and 8 are invited to attend the program. Once the children leave school for the day, they are cared for by suitably qualified supervisors overnight and at the weekend. Meals, accommodation costs, transport and entertainment expenses, and salary costs for supervisors, cooks, cleaners, laundry, and maintenance staff are all sourced from donations made to Stewart House. These costs amount to some $5 million each year. Traditionally, teachers and staff from the NSW public education system have donated through fortnightly salary contributions around $2 million of this $5 million. Public school children, through school-based fundraising, contribute around $500,000. The remainder is gathered from personal and corporate donations and applications for private grants and subsidies.
Trivia Night Gala tickets selling fast!
With only two weeks to go until the big event the excitement is building for the BPS Trivia Night Gala.
DATE: FRIDAY 27 MAY 2022
TIME: 7PM
VENUE: WHITE BAY CRUISE TERMINAL
Tickets are selling fast and we only have a few tables left to purchase. BOOK NOW to avoid missing out!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Thanks to everyone who has helped so far bring this event to life, we couldn’t do it without community help. We are still looking for volunteers to help clear up on Saturday 28th May (the day after the trivia night). It will involve moving furniture, packing up and tidying the space and will most likely be from 9:30am-11:30am. If you can help sign up for the clean up here or please email balmainpstrivia@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you on the night, and don’t forget to start thinking of your team name!
Kind Regards,
Your P&C Exec - Lauren, Paul, Renate, Natalia, Gemma, Karen.
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⬅️ 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/
Recently, we’ve had a few families paying for the same thing more than once, resulting in the need for refunds. Please check prior to making a payment. Thank you.
How can we be of assistance today?
ALL Emails / permissions etc MUST include the student's FIRST NAME / LAST NAME & CLASS
Please remember that if you are collecting your child early for an appointment or dropping them off, please ensure you allow extra time for your child to be located and brought down to the office.
If your family details, circumstances have changed, ie: address, mobile numbers, separations, court orders etc, could you kindly email the school so records can be updated. This will ensure correct people are contacted and all relevant information is passed on correctly.
When paying for anything on your child's account to the school, please make sure you haven't already paid, to avoid unnecessary refunds.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the office, or Mrs Lambos, to arrange alternate options.
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
NAPLAN timetable: Mon 16 May - Fri 20 May
Fri 20 May - Walk Safely to School Day - Students & parents are welcome to meet Ms Jennett - rain, hail or shine - at 8:30am, on the corner of Darling & Rowntree Sts, to promote walking to school safely!
Sat 21 May - Democracy Sausage BBQ & Cake Stall Day
Wed 25 May - National Simultaneous Storytime
Thurs 26 May - NATIONAL SORRY DAY
27 MAY-3 JUNE - NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
Fri 27 May - Trivia Night Gala
Wed 1 June - Athletics Carnival
Mon 13 June - Queen's Birthday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Thurs 30 June - Reports go home
Fri 1 July - LAST DAY OF TERM 2
Mon 18 July - School Development Day - NO STUDENTS
Tues 19 July - STUDENTS RETURN - Term 3 commences
Fri 16 & Sat 17 September - ART SHOW - Save the Date
PSSA (Primary Schools Sports Association)
NO PSSA TODAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
PCYC (Police & Community Youth Clubs)
NO PCYC TODAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
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Did you miss the P&C meeting on Wednesday 11 May? You can find the minutes here👇
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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.
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Beluga - Ms R Bonney | Billie S | her enthusiastic can do attitude towards all tasks |
| K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F Bowman | Isabel S | always following instructions and trying her very best! |
| 1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L Burke | Chloe C | her hard work in MiniLit and reading groups, and for being a responsible and valuable class member |
| 1/2 Cultivate - Ms F Chiang | Rayson M | always making time to help others, and generously sharing his knowledge with his peers |
| 1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L Jennett | Saxon R | his dedication to crafting a well organised and VERY persuasive text |
| 1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Jasper G | his inquisitive interest and love of learning |
| 3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A Cooper | Ellie S | working hard and showing consistent improvement |
| 3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A Pitman | Sierra R | being a focused, interested learner |
| 3/4 Wrasse - Ms K Withers | Victoria G | her impressive independence and admirable focus |
| 5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S Baumann | Kyann R | his organisation and efficiency as a student helper! |
| 5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N Ferguson | Rosie F | her resilience and ability to handle a range of situations in a calm and considerate manner |
| 5/6 Koi - Ms K Barcenilla | Patrick F | for showing up everyday and giving 100% to all aspects of his learning |
| 5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R Reedy | Matt L | his conscientious, patient and kind attitude to learning |
| 5/6 Sunfish - Mrs A Sun | Alina L | her focused and no-fuss approach to learning, in the 'Treehouse' space |
CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - LOVE
| K Beluga - Ms R Bonney | Chloe W | a thoughtful and considerate friend to others |
| K Guppies - Mrs L Goodridge & Mrs F Bowman | Isla R | being a wonderful friend to all her classmates by showing kindness and care to others |
| 1/2 Bluebottle - Ms L Burke | Duke L | his unwavering enthusiasm and love of being engaged in his learning |
| 1/2 Cultivate - Ms F Chiang | Lachlan S | treating others with care and concern, and showing love for his friends by finding common interests |
| 1/2 Jellyfish - Ms L Jennett | Charlie B | always showing care, compassion and love towards her peers |
| 1/2 Penguin - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Leo P | valuing and fostering close relationships with others |
| 3/4 Channichthyidae - Ms A Cooper | Thomas M | his deep interest and care for his friends and his hobbies |
| 3/4 Pufferfish - Mrs A Pitman | Miles L-R | showing care and compassion to his friends and teachers |
| 3/4 Wrasse - Ms K Withers | Panya S | always extending warmth and care toward her peers |
| 5/6 Betta Splendens - Mr S Baumann | Ryan R | showing his caring and considerate nature towards others |
| 5/6 Flying Fish - Ms N Ferguson | Micah C | seeking out new ideas and information to showcase his love for learning |
| 5/6 Koi - Ms K Barcenilla | Mia M-C | embracing and caring for all living things! |
| 5/6 Rock Lobster - Ms R Reedy | Jasper Z | a devotion to and love of learning |
| 5/6 Sunfish - Mrs A Sun | Ethan S | coming to school with a positive attitude and bringing his love for learning |
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!
Positive Pete Winners!
ES1 - Sebastian K KG (from Week 2), Scarlett B KB; S1 - Jaren Z 1/2B; S2 - Sharanya D 3/4P; S3 - Jasper A 5/6S
In 1/2P hands-on learning has been our focus in Mathematics as it "helps us understand and gives us more of a challenge" Leo P
We have been creating and describing addition and subtraction patterns. "Some of us have extended the task to include multiplication" Jack H
Hands-on maths is sooooooo much fun!
We used Gladstone park to "sort and classify leaves for data" Oliver H. We also used smarties to "collect information about colour and realised that the colours couldn't be predicted with total certainty" James L
We use concrete materials to help us visualise and record our findings so we can explain our work to others.
