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1 NEWSLETTER Phone: 9484 8844 4 June 2019 Fax: 9484 8200 P & C Meeting – Wednesday 19 June 2019 7:30 p.m. – Library Website: www.beecroftpublicschool.com.au Email: [email protected] Principal’s Report Our Students: leaders in learning and learning as leaders The Learner: Confident, resilient, self-regulated and engaged The Leader: Inclusive, respectful and connected A safe and supportive school environment encourages and promotes student voice, participation and leadership. Leadership at Beecroft Public School is about “service to others”. There are many opportunities at Beecroft to grow as leaders and be leaders of learning. For our students it might be that they get involved as a Reader Leader in the school Library, are members of the SRC or are at present a Peer Support leader. These are just a few examples; there are so many more! With just two weeks into the Peer Support Program, Year 6 leaders and students, K-6, are engaging in meaningful, hands on activities that focus on Promoting Harmony. Lessons are designed to help students explore four specific values: • Caring; • Respect; • Responsibility; and • Fair go. One of the benefits of student leadership in schools is the chance to work with others to innovate, collaborate and be creative. It's important for students to experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, to learn the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities and achieving tasks effectively. It also provides an opportunity to learn, to identify and display effective communication and interpersonal skills. At Beecroft Public School, we build various experiential learning activities into our teaching and learning programs that build on the development of every child’s leadership skills. Last week as part of the weekly buddy program, 5J and 1S mindfully engaged in a STEM activity whereby 5J mentored their buddies to build a house (structure) from toothpicks and marshmallows. This engaged students to be creative, collaborative and to communicate with each other in a structured environment. Thank you Mrs Johnson, Miss Wilkins and Mrs Caddy for sharing such a wonderful learning experience and well done 5J and 1S!
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NEWSLETTER Phone: 9484 8844 4 June 2019 Fax: 9484 8200
P & C Meeting – Wednesday 19 June 2019 7:30 p.m. – Library Website: www.beecroftpublicschool.com.au Email: [email protected]
Principal’s Report Our Students: leaders in learning and learning as leaders The Learner: Confident, resilient, self-regulated and engaged The Leader: Inclusive, respectful and connected A safe and supportive school environment encourages and promotes student voice, participation and leadership. Leadership at Beecroft Public School is about “service to others”. There are many opportunities at Beecroft to grow as leaders and be leaders of learning. For our students it might be that they get involved as a Reader Leader in the school Library, are members of the SRC or are at present a Peer Support leader. These are just a few examples; there are so many more! With just two weeks into the Peer Support Program, Year 6 leaders and students, K-6, are engaging in meaningful, hands on activities that focus on Promoting Harmony. Lessons are designed to help students explore four specific values: • Caring; • Respect; • Responsibility; and • Fair go. One of the benefits of student leadership in schools is the chance to work with others to innovate, collaborate and be creative. It's important for students to experience leadership opportunities during their schooling, to learn the art of building relationships within teams, defining identities and achieving tasks effectively. It also provides an opportunity to learn, to identify and display effective communication and interpersonal skills. At Beecroft Public School, we build various experiential learning activities into our teaching and learning programs that build on the development of every child’s leadership skills. Last week as part of the weekly buddy program, 5J and 1S mindfully engaged in a STEM activity whereby 5J mentored their buddies to build a house (structure) from toothpicks and marshmallows. This engaged students to be creative, collaborative and to communicate with each other in a structured environment. Thank you Mrs Johnson, Miss Wilkins and Mrs Caddy for sharing such a wonderful learning experience and well done 5J and 1S!
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City of Sydney Eisteddfod There are many P&C initiatives that operate at Beecroft Public School which enhance the educational and extra-curricular opportunities for our students. Coming up this month is the City of Sydney Eisteddfod. Good Luck to all students who are performing at this eisteddfod. The Band and Strings Program is renowned for its high level and for the breadth of opportunities it provides students. The Band and Strings subcommittee of the P&C is largely managed, and run, by volunteer parents. Thank you to the many volunteers who ensure every detail is managed with care and precision to ensure the program runs smoothly. If you are interested in taking a more active role in the Band and Strings program and would like to learn more about how you can help, please feel free to contact the Band and Strings committee at [email protected]. Irene Robbins Principal (Rel)
Deputy Principal’s Report Out and About in Beecroft During this term, it has been a pleasure to walk into classrooms and see students engaged and eager to learn. It has been wonderful to see students thinking creatively in solving mathematical problems and discussing their solutions with their peers. As part of the school plan under Strategic Direction 1: Excellence in Learning, teachers aim to maximise student learning through high quality teaching, curriculum planning and assessment that promotes learning excellence and responds to student need. To achieve this purpose, teachers at Beecroft Public School undertake professional learning and reflect on their practice to maximise student outcomes. To enhance student engagement and maximise student learning, teachers often use manipulatives to teach mathematics. Manipulatives can be a key in providing an effective and engaging lesson in the teaching of mathematics. According to Stein and Bovalino (2001,) “Manipulatives can be important tools in helping students to think and reason in more meaningful ways. By giving students concrete ways to compare and operate on quantities, such manipulatives as pattern blocks, tiles, and cubes can contribute to the development of well-grounded, interconnected understandings of mathematical ideas.” Teachers play a crucial role in helping students use manipulatives successfully, so that they move through the three stages of learning and arrive at a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
Over the last four decades, studies have found that the long-term use in manipulatives has had the following effect:
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• Verbalising mathematical thinking. • Discussing mathematical ideas and concepts. • Relating real-world situations to mathematical symbolism. • Working collaboratively. • Thinking divergently to find a variety of ways to solve problems. • Expressing problems and solutions using a variety of mathematical symbols. • Making presentations. • Taking ownership of their learning experiences. • Gaining confidence in their abilities to find solutions to mathematical problems using methods that they come up with themselves
without relying on directions from the teacher.
Providing our students with a variety of mathematical experiences helps move students beyond the traditional and passive practices of teaching and learning by incorporating creation, expression, and the presentation of ideas.
School Interviews Information will be coming home this week regarding parent teacher interviews. Each stage has nominated a day during week 10 for these interviews to take place.
Early Stage 1 – Monday 1 July 2019 Stage 1 – Monday 1 July 2019 Stage 2 – Monday 1 July 2019 Stage 3 – Tuesday 2 July 2019
Later this week, you will be provided with a code which you will use on the website www.schoolinterviews.com. Teachers have nominated their availability during this time on the website. Interviews will run for a maximum of 10 minutes. Parent teacher interviews are a time to discuss how your child has settled into their new class and new routines. It is also an opportunity for teachers to discuss progress made and to highlight further target areas. If you have any further information regarding your child that may assist the teacher, this is also an excellent opportunity to do so. Parent teacher interviews are a wonderful opportunity to further foster positive relationships between your child’s class teacher and yourselves, as being able to work collaboratively provides the best structure for success for your child. Alex Montgomery Deputy Principal
Sports News
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Beecroft Zone PSSA is now on Facebook! It’s easy; if you would like to stay up to date with all the latest information regarding upcoming trials, carnival dates and Friday PSSA wet weather information, like this page. Mrs Joanne Justic Sport Coordinator
Year 1 Elizabeth Farm Excursion I loved writing my name with the quill and ink. -Avril 1B I enjoyed Elizabeth Farm because I learnt a lot of new things. -Jeremy 1B Kay O’Brien Assistant Principal
Woolworths Earn & Learn
Woolworths Earn & Learn is back! Between 1 May and 25 June, the Woolworths Earn & Learn program gives schools the chance to earn amazing school equipment. It only runs for a limited time, so spread the word and get everyone helping you to collect stickers: kids, parents, grandparents, neighbours and friends. It’s easy; collect as many stickers as you can, stick them on sticker sheets and drop them into the collection box either at the Front Office or outside the Staffroom.
Eco Corner Report Thanks Knights, the gardens look great!
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Although winter has come this week, last Friday was a beautiful, dry, sunny day for the knights in the garden. How quickly the weather changes. Lots of harvesting of lettuce and silverbeet, and more importantly watering. Time was spent weeding and clearing up, ensuring that the garden looked fabulous. Lots of new year 3 garden knights joining at the moment; making lots of hands to get all the jobs done. More gardening this week. Lots of hay to put on our veggie gardens this week.
Ben the Green Garden Guru In knowledge we grow
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Message from the President Listed below are some upcoming P&C events to put in your diary and to look at helping at. Also we are always in need of people to help at our Canteen and Uniform Shop, both of which rely on volunteers to remain operational. Term 2 Athletics Day Canteen: Wednesday 3 July Term 3 Fit-a-thon: Thursday 8 August 3-6 Disco Helper: Friday 6 September Kindergarten Orientation: Thursday 19 September Movie Night under the Stars: Friday 20 September
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Term 4 Working Bee: Sunday 20 October For all of these events, the more parents involved the smoother the event, the easier the event and more importantly, the greater opportunity to grow the community of our school. If you are interested in any of these, please let me know or grab a Blue Volunteer Sheet from the front office. Upcoming Events: P&C General Meeting: Wednesday 19 June at 7:30p.m. in the School Library Ben McSweeney [email protected]
P & C President
Canteen News - Phone 9980 7255
Roster for the upcoming week Wednesday 05 June: Fang S, YiLing Z, PM HELP NEEDED Thursday 06 June: Kirsty S, Barbara B Friday 07 June: Nadya H, Jacqueline M, PM HELP NEEDED Monday 10 June: BANK HOLIDAY – HAVE A GREAT DAY Tuesday 11 June: Alison F, Christine H
THE BPS Canteen is proud to present the recess special of the week:
LAMINGTON BLISS BALLS!
Bound to delight the palette, these little balls of
goodness are nut-free, healthy and only 20c each!
Send some spare change with your child and let them get a biteful of tasty fruit, oats and NO
NUTS!
For sale on Wednesday 5 June, while stocks last.
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If you are rostered on and cannot commit, please arrange for someone to cover your day. Please try and let either myself or the Managers know to help organise the weekly roster. If you are still having difficulties, please phone the Canteen Managers, Jenny or Julie on 9980 7255. Thanks. Belinda Varndell [email protected] Canteen Convenor
Arts & Crafts Program
Position Vacant – Arts and Crafts If you are looking to give back to our school community but have only minimal time and can only work from HOME...we have the perfect position for you! The Arts Co-ordinator position has been broken into 3-4 smaller roles and we need to fill these positions. The tasks are administrative in nature and can mostly be completed via email/phone FROM HOME. Please contact us at the below addresses if you are able to help! Our whole community will benefit from your generosity. Draft timetables for term 3 will be advertised here in the next couple of weeks. Maret and Helena [email protected] [email protected]
Lost Property
This week 5T is rostered on to sort out lost property. Has your child lost something? Has it been labelled? 50% of the lost property in the photo below has not been labelled. Hence, there’s a low chance of it being returned to its rightful owner. Lisa Yen P&C Vice President
Uniform Shop
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School ties are now in stock. Lost property Don't forget to label all of your school uniform items with an iron-on label or laundry proof pen, so that if they get lost they can be returned! Also, please regularly check your children's hats and jackets to make sure they haven't brought home someone elses by mistake. If your child loses something, check lost property first before replacing the item. Things sometimes take a while to get back to their rightful owner, so don’t rush into the Uniform Shop and replace it right away! Helping in the shop this week: Wednesday 5 June - No volunteers Thursday 6 June - Lucinda B Next week: Wednesday 12 June - No volunteers Thursday 13 June - No volunteers
Hours: Wednesday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Thursday 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. Sherri Cooper Uniform Shop Convenor [email protected]
School Banking
Regular Hours: Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Alice Clayton 0408 628940 [email protected]
BOOSH
Hello Booshies!!! Vacation Care The July Vacation Care program is now available to view and permission slips are available to lodge on the Boosh Website. A direct link to the form was also emailed to current families. Current Boosh families who have lodged their permission slips will then be able to book selected days from Friday 7 June.
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BOOSH Page 2 The online form can be directly accessed from our website or use this link: https://forms.gle/jFVhhR7BdsyfkDut8 . New families who lodge a permission slip will be contacted from 24 June onwards to be notified of any availability. Parent Survey Thank you to the families that have completed the survey; we had the best response of any year so far! I will leave it open for the next few days in case any families have not yet completed it and still wish to get in their say. In the coming weeks I will send an email summary to parents, where I can also address any recurring concerns or questions. Thank you to those parents who have offered their services to translate procedures for family members who are not confident with English. I will be in touch in the coming weeks. Term 3 Temporary Positions Families who had Term 2 temporary positions have been emailed to confirm if that position will be continuing in Term 3. Any additional positions will be offered via email to the next families on the waitlist on Tuesday 11 June. Please note acceptance of these positions are first in best dressed. If you have any concerns, please contact Boosh directly. Parent Committee Meeting Parent meetings are a great opportunity for families, especially those new to Boosh, to meet other parents and be involved in the running of the centre. All Boosh families are welcome; you do not have to be ‘on the committee’. Meetings are held in Boosh at 6:30p.m. Our next meeting is TONIGHT, Tuesday 4 June. Special Afternoon Tea This week’s special afternoon tea is Veggie Soup on Wednesday afternoon. This Week’s Photos Learning about National Reconciliation Week; testing balancing strength; afternoon group games; and building creations! Have a great week! Mel and the Boosh Team UPCOMING DATES Permission Slips can be submitted: OPEN NOW June Parent Committee Meeting: Tuesday 4 June at 6:30p.m. in Boosh Current Boosh Families can book Vacation Care days: Friday 7 June Emails sent to families to offer new temporary positions: Tuesday 11 June Priority booking period for Boosh Families ends: Sunday 23 June Mel and The Boosh Team 9980 8224 [email protected]
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Band News
The Band and Strings subcommittee will be meeting this Thursday 6 June from 7:30p.m. in the school staff room. Please join us – new members are always welcome. Important dates
Date Event Venue Thursday 6 June From 7:30p.m.
Band and strings subcommittee meeting
School staff room
Sunday 16 June Wahroonga Music Festival Bands: IB, SCB1, SCB2
Wahroonga Public School
Tuesday 18 June (Stage Band) Monday 24 June (SCB2) Tuesday 25 June (SCB1)
City of Sydney Eisteddfod Chatswood Concourse
Your band coordinator will email details of upcoming performances. Please make sure that you complete the permission form to record your child’s attendance.
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Parent volunteers may also be required to assist with accompanying the bands to the City of Sydney Eisteddfod performances. If your child is attending and you are available to help, please let your band coordinator know. If you have any questions, please contact your band coordinator. For general inquiries, please contact the secretary. Megan Hobbs [email protected] Secretary
String Ensemble News
Change of Rehearsal Date – Intermediate Strings Intermediate Strings’ parents please note that due to conflicting times with some of the Advanced Strings’ performances, three rehearsal times have been affected and they need to be swapped to the Friday morning in the same week. Details are as follows:
Term 2 Week 8 - Monday 17 June moved to Friday 21 June Term 2 Week 9 - Monday 24 June moved to Friday 28 June Term 3 Week 2 - Monday 29 July moved to Friday 2 August
Rostered parent: Please note that the scheduled parent helper on these Mondays will automatically be rostered on the Fridays instead. If you are rostered but are no longer able to cover the shift due to this change, please let the coordinator know ASAP. Thank you! Intensive Band & Strings Weekend Survey – Fill the survey ASAP if you have not done so! Child survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5RNLWX6 Parent survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BRX9S7Q The Band and Strings Committee is seeking your feedback on our recently held Intensive Music Weekend. It is designed to help us to plan future events for the program. We would appreciate you and your child(ren) spending 5 minutes completing the survey and sharing your experience with us. Thank you! Weekly Rehearsal Parent Roster A volunteer parent is needed to support the smooth running of each rehearsal. Please remember to sign up to the weekly parent roster if you have not already done so: Advanced Strings: http://signup.com/go/BtZixuD Intermediate Strings: http://signup.com/go/wkThHSQ Training Strings: http://signup.com/go/PwxgKfw String Ensemble Applications for 2019 Beecroft Public School Strings Program welcomes new players of all levels, from Year 1 to Year 6, who play violin, viola, cello and double bass. The String Ensembles perform at festivals and events throughout the year. For more details, please refer to the BPS Band and Strings Program Handbook 2019. To make an enquiry or book an audition, please contact the Strings Coordinator on [email protected]. Term 2 Events
Ensemble Event Location Date Time
Advanced Strings McDonalds City of Sydney Eisteddfod
The Concourse, Chatswood (train ride to Chatswood with the conductor)
17 June (Monday)
10:30a.m.
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Intermediate Strings Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival
Pittwater High School (transport arranged by each parent)
22 June (Saturday)
11:15a.m. – 1:15p.m.
Advanced Strings Croydon FOIM Croydon PS (school bus organised)
24 June (Monday)
TBA
Advanced Strings Opera House FOIM Sydney Opera House 29 July (Monday)
TBA
Term 3 Events
Ensemble Event Location Date Time Advanced Strings Opera House FOIM Sydney Opera House 29 July
(Monday) TBA
Advanced Strings Ryde Eisteddfod Ryde Civic Centre 13 August (Tuesday)
TBC
Advanced Strings & Intermediate Strings
Australian School Orchestral Festival (ASOF) University of NSW 8 September
(Sunday) TBC
Advanced Strings (Year 5&6 students only)
Band & Strings Tour TBC 25-27 September (Wed-Fri)
TBC
Fei Gao Strings Co-ordinator [email protected]
4L Play in the Park
Please come along to the Village Green at 3:25p.m. on Thursday 13 June for afternoon tea and a run around. Please bring a small plate of food (in accordance with the school’s food policy) to share. Hopefully we have better luck with the weather this time! Jane and Lyndal Class Parents
KP Parent Dinner We would like to invite you to the KP Parent Dinner on Tuesday 2 July at 7:00p.m. at Spoonful Thai, Beecroft. This is a parent only dinner. Please let me know if you are able to join us by Monday June 17 at [email protected] . Thank you. Lyndal and Koreen Class Parents
Community News Beecroft Public School, as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be of interest. Beecroft Public School does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility for the management or organization of these events.
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Piano
Small Group piano lessons at Beecroft Public School
Use Digital Piano and our special Piano Book Learn Piano easily and fast
Pay by Term on the first lesson to end of Term Cost $25 per 45 min. Piano book ($14) Free! Monday 3:30-4:15 & 4:15-5:00 at Room 12
Email: [email protected] Or SMS: 0424 614 591 + School & child Name.
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