Pigeon Post

2023 Volume 2 Issue 2

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

As per current DoE website...

Acknowledgement of Country...

Useful links can now be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇

From the Principal's Desk...

Heart smile moment 🥰

I cannot help but share a special heart smile moment with you...Treehouse student, Marc, visited me to show an artwork he'd created and worked on throughout the school holidays, for the entire Treehouse, 5/6 Pearl and 5/6 Ragi.

What a kind, creative and thoughtful student Marc is!

Visit @balmainps to see the artwork Marc dedicated to the Treehouse...



Maria Lambos | Principal

Did you miss our assembly? Head over to Insta for the entire song our Stage 2 & 3 Choir sang...

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Student Leadership

What did our student leaders get up to this week? Find out on Insta!

P&C...

P&C May Meeting Minutes...

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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!

Audiri (previously known as SkoolBag) is our main comms @ Balmain PS...

SkoolBag have rebranded...now called *Audiri*

***AUDIRI IS OUR MAIN FORM OF COMMUNICATING WITH YOU***In case of urgent/important communication, notifications via the Audiri app on your phone will keep you informed***

To ensure you receive all communication via Audiri, 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 Audiri.

If you need assistance downloading the app, please see below...

https://audiri.com.au/for-parents/

Term 2 Overviews

Early Stage One - Kindergarten

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Stage One - Years 1 & 2

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Stage Two - Years 3 & 4

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Stage Three - Years 5 & 6 - Mainstream

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Stage Three - Years 5 & 6 - Opportunity Class (Treehouse)

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From the Office

**SCHOOL RESOURCE FEE NOW DUE: In order to assist Balmain Public School teachers’ curriculum delivery of high-quality education for all students K-6, various school-based programs are organised by each stage team. All programs, which may vary from stage to stage, are an integral part of students’ learning. *Note: this is NOT the P&C Voluntary Contribution/Levy.**

2023 Schedule of School Resource Fees

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Dropping something off?

Please label item/s with their full name and class.

Incorrect Payments 

There have been some instances where people are paying twice for items, or the incorrect amount. Please check prior to making an online payment.

Absences

If your child is absent from school please email the school balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or balmainps@gmail.com, or alternatively enter it on the SKOOLBAG APP. Always include your child's first and last name and class in the SUBJECT LINE, so they can be forwarded promptly to the class teachers.

Kindy Parents/Carers

Sometimes children have 'accidents'. Where possible, we provide them with a clean dry change of clothes. Please keep spare underpants and socks in their bag, just in case.

Dropping off/collecting your child

If you are collecting your child early or dropping them off late, please come to the Office window on Eaton Street. Squeeze 'Bill' the Duck and we will organise a note for the student.  Also, if you are dropping anything off for your child, please ensure all items are LABELLED with full name & class.

Payments online

If you are paying for excursions etc, please go to the School website and click on the 'make a payment' tab and follow the prompts. You can also pay through the Skoolbag app. Also, at the top of each week's newsletter, under 'Useful Links', there is a tab, 'Make a payment'.

Change of address/contacts

If you have moved recently or changed Emergency Contacts or mobile numbers, please email the Office so details can be updated.

Financial Difficulties

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the office or Mrs Lambos.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Every TUESDAY - NUDE FOOD TUESDAY

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.


P&C Meetings - via Zoom and offsite (in-person) @ 7pm

Meeting dates:

  • Wednesday 31 May
  • Wednesday 28 June
  • Wednesday 2 August
  • Wednesday 6 September
  • Wednesday 11 October
  • Wednesday 8 November
  • Wednesday 6 December

Opportunity Class - Year 5 2024

FRI 12 MAY - Mother's Day BBQ Breakfast

SUN 14 MAY - Mother's Day

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisCharlie Dexcellent effort to blend sounds during reading groups
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersAjay Whis enthusiasm for learning to read and enjoyment borrowing books!
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldIvy Nimprovement in her spelling and application to writing tasks
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettSage Ther genuine curiosity and love of learning across all KLAs
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisSpencer Bimprovement in writing
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaYunxi L Rnavigating every aspect of school life with a kindness and openness to others
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperElla Sher excellent research skills, and being able to apply what she knows to her task about the moon
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerAmber Zher curious and diligent attitude to learning
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeCleo McPher enthusiastic and positive approach to all learning tasks and school activities
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangImogen Jalways approaching school life with a positive attitude and a smile on her face
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixThomas Hgoing above and beyond during classroom activities and pack-up
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanJonah Bbeing a mature, switched on thinker and taking responsibility for his own learning
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyKayden Ya consistent effort in all learning areas, a brilliant start to term!
Art K-2 - Mrs F BowmanKian D 1/2Jproducing a fantastic landscape of trees. Well done!
Art 3-6 - Mrs F BowmanLeo Y 5/6Ebold use of colour and excellent line work of poppies
Library K-2 - Ms M WhelanMiles K KGbeing a regular library borrower
Library 3-6 - Ms M WhelanRose W 3/4Bgood use of the library
PDHPE K-2 - Mr S BaumannMaris K 1/2Jexceptional understanding of emotional literacy in PDHPE
PDHPE 3-6 - Mr S BaumannAnthony H 5/6Passerting confidence and authority during confrontational situations
STEAM K-2 - Mrs S LoxtonOlivia McI 1/2Abiomimicking a spider to design a vehicle that can climb stairs
STEAM 3-6 - Mrs S LoxtonAshton G 5/6Rdemonstrating a deep understanding of how solar energy is converted to usable energy

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - LEADERSHIP

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisTalia Fbeing a wonderful role model by always doing the right thing!
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersEsther T Calways being kind and helpful to her peers and teachers
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldZara Sgoing out of her way to assist others in need
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettJasper Mbeing a role model learner, particularly showing dedication and care when writing procedures
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisLachlan Ssetting an example of excellent work habits
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaCharlotte Oalways striving to create a positive environment with everyone she works with
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperLily Jher calm rationality and organisational skills during a SOLE task
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerAnya Bdemonstrating her calm, kind and responsible nature and being a wonderful role model to all students
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeArabella Sembodying the qualities of a leader in all she does when at school
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangZara Rbeing a wonderful and thoughtful friend to her Kindy buddy
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixMia Bperforming her role as a class senator and student leader with confidence and enthusiasm
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanIndi Mtaking initiative and making sure group tasks remain on track
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyMarc Khis empathy and kindness toward the Treehouse cohort

House Points...

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!

NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER

Each week, Baa-bara the Sheep will stay with the class that has the highest percentage of nude food in their lunch boxes. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

SPOTLIGHT ON...

1/2 ANGEL HAIR!!!!!

1/2 Angel Hair have definitely hit the ground running for Term 2!

After sharing our amazing holidays and writing all about them in English, we are now focusing on procedural texts. 1/2A read How to 'Wash a Woolly Mammoth' by Michelle Robinson and we are creating our own book titled, 'The How-To Guide of Keeping Our Pets Clean' by 1/2A. Each student has chosen their own pet, be it real or mythical, and is writing a step by step guide on how to wash them! 1/2A will also take on the role of illustrators and draw images demonstrating their instructions. This task will take a few weeks, as we are learning about the publishing process, using drafts marked by self-edit and peer-edits. Through this, we are learning about different types of punctuation, how to check our spelling and using humour in writing. We can't wait to show our families our published class book! I hope you are looking forward to reading about how to wash a ghost, chicken, sea monster and unicorn, to name a few. We believe they will be very informative for at-home use!

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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.