Beaumont Bulletin

Term 2 Week 10

From the Principal

FAREWELL, AU REVOIR, ADIEU, SAYONARA, ZIA JIAN

MR MALCOLM McDONALD  

Mr McDonald, the man with the positive, cheery outlook, forever the optimist.  How did it manifest itself in the school setting? A typical example was correctly predicting which direction inclement weather, as a precursor to events would take, better than the weatherman! He willingly took on precarious events, Pet Day, Bivouac, Bike Day – Bike and Dog Day, which always resulted in joy for participants and remarkably through the oozing positivity of Mr McDonald, kept any mishaps at bay. 

It is time to reflect and celebrate Mr McDonald’s achievements and idiosyncrasies moving the school forward and making it the unique and loved school it is today. The plethora of activities and events initiated by Mr McDonald, which are likely to leave with him; the BRPS BIVOUAC, Mum’s / Dad’s Night Out, Mungo excursion, ideas exciting the school through COVID 19 and Lockdowns. 

Mr McDonald, a master in nurturing and bringing the community together with his open-door policy, generosity, and willingness to assist with his ongoing commitment and time where everyone felt welcome and valued, when at, and long after leaving the school.  

The community laughs about Mr McDonald’s obsession with the grass but there is not a better looking school than Beaumont Road because of it.  Buildings and classroom shine in the light because of Mr McDonald’s passion for ensuring our school looks its best so children have a magnificent learning environment to achieve their finest work. 

It is with sadness, but a hint of anticipation that we farewell Mr McDonald, both for the journey he will now undertake, and the possibilities Beaumont Road Public School will continue to experience. It has been a privilege to be a caretaker of the school through the transition of Mr McDonald processing and progressing his retirement. An end of an era is taking place at Beaumont Road School! 

Moments come and go but memories last forever! 

Relieving Principal 

'When educating the minds of our youth,

we must not forget to educate their hearts'

                                           Dalai Lama

FAREWELL TO BEAUMONT ROAD SCHOOL FROM MALCOLM

During the last two weeks I have appreciated sharing my reflections with current and previous parents and students of Beaumont Road Public School.  It has been a pleasure to share so many fond memories and learn of the progress and achievements of past students.

In particular, I enjoyed the opportunity to have a farewell dinner with the P&C Executive last Monday and participate in the P&C Breakfast on Wednesday.  Thank you to all the parents who contributed to these events. I have always appreciated and valued this dedicated team and so many other parents who have worked hard to enhance school initiatives.

I would love to provide a snippet of my time at Beaumont Road Public School for your enjoyment and reflection,

as it is now time to say, ‘good bye’.

After :

  • Enoying 3 800 days at school …
  • Welcoming and farewelling 1 000 children and 2 000 parents …
  • Completing 2 000 night visits to the school …
  • Consuming 12 000 canteen Anzac biscuits …
  • Surviving 17 Bivouacs without contacting the fire brigade, ambulance or police …
  • Disagreeing with Mrs Paul 20 000 times …
  • Unexpectedly spending a night with 3 mothers and 8 children in a hotel in Melbourne …
  • Surviving 76 P&C meetings …
  • Moving 110 000 assembly hall chairs …
  • Organising the arrival of 7 classrooms and departure of 6 demountables …
  • Participating in 1600 meetings with parents in my bunker …
  • Deleting over 200 000 emails …
  • Camping with Year 6 children on the school grounds and watching a World Cup Soccer match with 50 excited children at 2:00 am …
  • Sharing with parents and children in the school hall a World Cup Soccer match at 4:00 am ...
  • Accompanying 6 brave mums and enduring a torrid camping experience at Mungo Nation Park …
  • Enjoying 10 Dads’ Night Outs without any broken bones …
  • Organising 16 pet shows with only one near tragedy ...
  • Attending 18 Mums’ Night Outs without any finishing after 3:00 am …
  • Baby sitting school children from the Mums’ Night Out auction prize ...
  • Without one dead blade of grass …

It is now time to say, ‘good bye’.


There have been so many special moments and highlights which I will remember forever :

NAPLAN results – students consistently achieving in the top 2 Bands

In the 2022 NAPLAN assessments, Beaumont Road Public School gained 14th place in Australia

Educational growth of students

Happy and friendly faces of children, staff and parents

Children enjoying the school playground

Excited parents of Kindergarten children commencing their journey at the school

Successful Merit Award system across the school

Frequent visits and support from Mr Alister Henskens, State Member for Wahroonga

Year 6 five-day camp to Mungo National Park

Dedicated staff members who were prepared to listen, modify and implement my million ideas

Approval from Ku-ring-ai Council for the Games Court which was opened by ex-Premier, Mr Barry O’Farrell

Positive feedback to the many Mathematics books I have written

Organising the Ryde Schools’ Spectacular and providing approximately 14 000 children with memorable experiences

Many, many social events held at the school for children and parents

Successfully implementing Covid Home Learning Programs

The opportunity to help and assist people which is very close to my heart   

Observing the concerts, musicals and exhibitions

Parents, Grandfriends and visitors to the school enjoying the school and its welcoming ambiance

Parents actively engaged in Student Led Reporting sessions

Arrival of the OOSH room at 4:00 am on massive trucks lined up along De Burgh Road


Parents and staff over many years have been aware of the love I have had for Beaumont Road Public School and my desire to postpone my departure.

To have the opportunity to support dedicated parents, lead professional teachers to implement programs and observe the development of approximately 1 000 children from Kindergarten to Year 6 has provided a great deal of satisfaction.

It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have been Principal of Beaumont Road Public School for nineteen years and I feel like the luckiest Principal.

During the last couple of weeks, I have appreciated the many kind words from so many of the Beaumont Road Public School community.

I look forward to meeting parents at the farewell assembly organised by the school and P&C to be held tomorrow, Friday at 2:00 pm

 I am leaving with fond memories.


Malcolm McDonald

Principal

 

A TRIBUTE VIDEO

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YEARS 3 - 6 GOLD AWARDS & GOLD MEDALLIONS

P&C

Executive Committee 2023

President: Ashley Crawford - BRPSpandc@gmail.com

Vice Presidents: Andrew Burton, Christine Lee

Treasurer: Tace Dawson -  brpspandctreasurer@gmail.com

Assistant Treasurer: Fay Xu

Secretary : Hannah McKean - BRPSpandcsecreatary@gmail.com

Non-Executive: Suat Ling Chua, Simone Berry, Brad Horan, Bryan Ryder

Community Events / Fundraising : Christine Lee, Suat Ling Chua, Tace Dawson, Meaghan Kaye, Jo Ford, Simone Berry, Sophie Bork, Kerrie Lawrence

Class Parent Co-ordinator: Meaghan Kaye - brpsparentcoord@gmail.com

Canteen Co-ordinator: brpscanteen@gmail.com

Uniform Shop Co-ordinator ; Ling Zhang - brpsuniformshop@gmail.com

Band Chairperson: Rowena Twyman - brpsbandchairperson@gmail.com

Volunteer Roster:  brpspandcroster@gmail.com

Important Dates

PSSA Winter Sport Last Day Term 2Friday. 30 June
Last Day Term 2, 2023Friday, 30 June
Students Return Term 3, 2023Tuesday, 18 July
PSSA Winter Sports Begin Term 3Friday, 21 July
Opportunity Class (OC) Test for Year 5, 2024Thursday, 27 July
Education Week beginsMonday, 31 July (activities TBA)
Kindergarten Incursion - Drama Tool Box

Wednesday, 2 August

KO 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

KS 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Life Education Van Thursday, 24 August - Thursday, 31 August
PSSA Winter Sport Last Day TermFriday, 25 August
Ryde Schools' Spectacular Choir RehearsalMonday, 28 August - The Concourse, Chatswood
PSSA Summer Sport BeginFriday, 22 September
Last Day Term 3, 2023Friday, 22 September
Students Return Term 4, 2023Monday, 9 October
PSSA Summer Sports Begin Term 4Friday, 13 October
Ryde Schools' Spectacular Choir RehearsalMonday, 16 October - The Concourse, Chatswood
Ryde Schools' Spectacular Choir / Dance / Band Rehearsal

Sunday, 5 November - Sydney Opera House. Time TBA

(own transport)

Ryde Schools' Spectacular Evening PerformanceMonday, 6 November, 7:00 pm (own transport)
PSSA Summer Sports Last Day Term 4Friday, 1 December
K - Year 2 Presentation DayWednesday, 13 December
Years 3 & 4 Presentation DayThursday, 14 December
Years 5 & 6 Presentation DayFriday, 15 December
K - Year 2 Fun Day

Friday, 15 December

(;00 am - 11:00 am

Last Day Term 4, 2023Friday, 15 December
Students Return Term 1, 2024Thursday, 1 February 2024

STUDENT ABSENCE NOTIFICATION

NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL ABSENCE

Please note, if your child is absent due to sickness, the school can be informed through SkoolBag. The absentee form is located under eForms.

 If you are planning to be away on a holiday, please email the school or send a letter to your child’s class teacher.

KILLARA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAY

NORTHLIGHTS KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAM

GAME ON PDHPE & SPORT EDUCATION HOLIDAY PROGRAM

NORTHERN SUBURBS FOOTBALL CLINICS

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