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NEWSLETTER Phone: 9484 8844 11 September 2018 Fax: 9484 8200

P & C. Meeting – Wednesday 19 September 2018 7:30 p.m. – Library Website: www.beecroftpublicschool.com.au Email: beecroft-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal’s Report

5,6,7,8…… Introducing the Beecroft Dance Troupes Throughout the year, I take the opportunity to showcase the extra-curricular opportunities offered by our talented teaching team at Beecroft Public School. This year has been an exciting time for our students who have a passion for dance, with the introduction of three dance troupes. Under the leadership of our committed staff, Miss Brianna Robertson, Miss Alicia Smith and Miss Rebecca Woodbury, students have had the opportunity to extend their creativity in the fields of Jazz and Contemporary dance as part of the Stage 1, 2 and 3 dance troupes. Students have shown keen enthusiasm, working hard during their lunch times, to create entertaining and polished performances. As a result, our dance troupes will have a number of performance opportunities including performing at the Battle of the Primary Schools, the Epping Music Festival and the Beecroft Multicultural Fair, as well as a range of in school performances. The dedication and teamwork displayed by these children has been a joy to watch and I commend their application, effort and hard work. As these troupes continue to polish their routines, we eagerly look forward to seeing them perform in the coming months.

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Recently, The School Photographer conducted a promotional photographic shoot as a complimentary service to our school. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Veronica and the team from The School Photographer for these amazing photographs of our dancers. More photographs of our school and students will be shared on our website and in coming newsletters. You can visit our new look website at www.beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au You can also sync our calendar with your own by following the instructions on the front page of our site. Threatened Species Artwork National Threatened Species Day, Friday 7 September, is commemorated across the country to raise awareness of plants and animals at risk of extinction. The Threatened Species Artwork competition is an annual event that highlights this important cause. Many students from Beecroft Public School entered this competition and their beautiful artworks are currently exhibited in our school hall. Congratulations to Emily B (5S) who attended Glebe Town Hall last Friday, as one of 70 finalists in the Threatened Species Art Competition. Emily was awarded a certificate and presented with a copy of local Beecroft author, Georgia Cameron’s book, ‘Mikey the Powerful Owlet & Friends: Saving Byles Creek Valley & Beyond’. This year 2300 artworks from around the state were entered, so for Emily’s Little Whip Snake to be recognised at this prestigious event is a huge achievement. Thank you also to Mrs Pretorius for her passion promoting art and encouraging students to enter their art in competitions and exhibits.

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P&C Working Bee The magnolias and flowers around the school are in bloom in readiness for the P&C Working Bee this Sunday 16 September. The community is invited to join us between 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. in making our school look amazing in preparation for the 2018 P&C Multicultural Fair. No prerequisite talent in landscape gardening is required. Bring a rake, shovel or broom or simply bring yourself. There are jobs, big and small. Together the Beecroft Public School community really can make a difference to our grounds in only a few short hours. Thank you to Ben M, our P&C Gardening Guru, for overseeing the plans for the day and to Lyndal V and the P&C Social committee, for organising the hospitality including the sausage sizzle lunch. 2019 Kindergarten Orientation On Thursday 20 September we will welcome our 2019 Kindergarten students and their parents to the first of three orientation sessions. At this first session our parents will stay in the hall and will learn about the many great opportunities provided by both the school and the P&C while the children go off to classrooms. We look forward to this great opportunity to make our new 2019 families feel part of the Beecroft Public School community. Tanya Rose Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report Silver Assembly will be happening next week. For those who wish to attend the event, the K – 2 assembly is at 12:00p.m. and the 3 – 6 assembly is at 2:00p.m. Invitations were sent home today. Karan McDonnell Deputy Principal

Sport Report Netball News A very big CONGRATULATIONS to Zoe T. who has been selected into the Hills District Netball Association Representative team in the 11 years age group. My apologies she wasn’t mentioned in last week’s newsletter; I missed her on the list! Good luck Zoe with your Rep Netball in the coming weeks. There are quite a few netballers playing in their grand final games this Saturday; good luck and enjoy your game! Fore! Good luck to Rebecca Y. who is competing in the state golf tournament today and tomorrow in Camden! Sydney North Area Athletics Best of luck to Alice L., Bronsen B. and Marcus P. who will be representing the Beecroft Zone at next Monday’s Sydney North Area Athletics Carnival, held at Homebush. Run like the wind! Finals Time!

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To anyone playing in finals over the weekend (like my mighty Dragons!), good luck and soak up the electric atmosphere. It takes a lot of hard work and determination from everyone in the team to make a final, and it will be something that you will always remember, whether you win, lose or draw. Anyone for Tennis?

Mrs.Joanne Justic Sport Coordinator Dear Parents, Teachers and Coaches, 2018 Primary Schools Challenge Term 4 - Pennant Hills Tennis Centre Dear Parents, Teachers and Coaches, The Primary School Challenge in Term 4 is on Saturday evening, 17 November at Pennant Hills Park (start at 5:30p.m.). I have attached the promo sheet and this has all required information to send out to interested players and parents. Please fill in the attached School Entry form and return to us as soon as possible. Entries for the Primary School Challenge are now OPEN online on the ETDTA website. Players can (only) register online : go to etdta.com > Challenges > Register and select Primary Schools Challenge Term 4 and then complete the page. Entries close on Friday 9 November, 2018. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Kind regards, Sandi Edwards Manager

Eastwood-Thornleigh District Tennis Association Inc. PO Box 44, Pennant Hills NSW 1715 Mobile: 0452 525 832 Ph 02 9980 7957 Email tennis@etdta.com Website www.etdta.com

Canberra Excursion Canberra is a place of friendship, curiosity and sorrow. Three days is enough for bonds to strengthen and new friends to be found. There has never been one day where I have not felt close, connected or even jubilant with my friends. Curiosity also dominated most of the time I spent in Canberra. There are new experiences in places I have been before because now I am standing in that same spot I stood when I was younger. Time has passed, so has my age, but curiosity always remains with me.

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The Australian War Memorial fulfilled my curiosity as well as causing sorrow. When you walk along those two walls full of names of deceased soldiers, it is saddening. We realise after walking around the exhibits that these people thought selflessly. They believed that saving that little child for even one day was what they believed in. It is a place for bravery, memories and sorrow. Of friendships lost and found in the most unlikely circumstances. Of curiosity to know more about the world. This is Canberra, and the spirit of Australia. Catherine P.

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Students from our school have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civic and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards the costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Semester 2 Accounts Statement of accounts for Semester 2 were sent towards the end of August. Thank you to those families who have paid so promptly. Payments are due by this Friday 14 September. Deirdre Familton

Eco Corner Report Knights are saints too! With the rain and sun comes a bountiful harvest from the veggie garden. The knights harvested and bagged 14 bags of produce and

raised $27 for the garden, by selling the beautiful food to the parents Friday afternoon. There is a beautiful spirit within the knights at the moment. They all know what needs to be done, and they go about all their roles ,

chatting, singing and most importantly having fun. More beautiful fresh organic food available from the knights this Friday afternoon. Don’t forget your $2 for a bag of veggies.

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Ben the Green Garden Guru In knowledge we grow \

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Message from the President This Sunday is our very own Make Beecroft Public School More Beautiful – otherwise known as our last working bee of the school year before the Multicultural Fair. This is the opportunity to complete last chores and to tidy up so that when we come back into Term 4, everything is ready to go. Last working bee, we had a fantastic number of parents and children volunteer, and we managed to work through all the tasks by lunchtime. I’m sure that the Multicultural Fair Committee has an extra-long list this time round, so your support to make light work of the list would be marvellous! Please remember to bring your own gloves and some gardening tools; there are some available to share, but hopefully we will have more volunteers than communal gardening tools! We have some volunteers for a Uniform Review Committee, but we would like to have a variety of views on options to make shorts and pants options available to all students. With this comes the opportunity to review the overall uniform and bring a proposal back to the P&C and the school community for consideration. If this is something that you feel passionate about, please contact me and I will connect you with the Uniform Committee which will be kicking off after the Multicultural Fair. Upcoming events: Working Bee: 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. THIS Sunday 16 September P&C Meeting: 7:30p.m. Wednesday 19 September, in the Library Kindergarten Orientation Morning Tea: Thursday 20 September 11:00a.m. International Teachers’ Breakfast: 7:30a.m. Friday 19 October Multicultural Fair: Saturday 27 October 10:00a.m. onwards (Week 1 of Term 4) Melissa White Mobile 0412 441 626 P&C President

Working Bee

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If you can chat, paint, weed, talk, build, dig, prune, listen, sand, chop, saw, or gossip, then there is a job for you this Sunday at the school working bee. We have mulch to move, gardens to weed, shrubs to prune, benches to paint, awnings to mend and benches to assemble. Something for everyone to help look after the environment our children learn in at our beautiful school. The working bee goes from 10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. Free BBQ sausage sandwich and cake for lunch. Come for some of the time or the whole time. If you have a Bunnings garden implement that you need a justification for having, bring it along. All levels of skill or lack thereof are much needed. And the most important part of the day is it gives you the opportunity to spend time with other parents, to share your thoughts and experiences with. All kids welcome. No age limit on workers. Ben McSweeney

BBQ Volunteers Wanted For the school Working Bee on Sunday 16 September, we are looking for 4 volunteers to bring their own aprons and tongs, and assist in cooking up the sausage sandwiches from 12:00p.m. If you can help, please contact Lyndal (Class Parent of 3W) at lyndalvanhooft@gmail.com

Multicultural Fair

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Dear Parents and Carers, My name is Florence and I am the parent of a year four student. Every second year in our school, there is a Multicultural Fair. This year it will be held on Saturday 27 Oct. I am leading the Chinese stall and would like to ask for your support. In the Multicultural Fair, our students, their family and teachers will attend; there are a variety of stalls, selling gifts, books or food, to raise money for the school. In the last Multicultural Fair, we were grateful to have support from a lot of the parents and teachers, and the event was very successful. More than nine hundred dollars is needed to buy cooking materials for the Chinese stall. Through selling authentic Chinese food, we raised significant amount for the P&C funds. P&C is the community run by parents, the aim is to help the school to improve facilities, so that our children have a better environment. Not everything is funded by the government; for instance; the air-conditioning system, the lawn in the playground, electronic whiteboards, and the telephone system in the classrooms along with special materials are funded by P&C. Through this type of continuous improvement, our children can enjoy better study and play time at school. I am sure this is also; what you would hope for. Here I am sincerely asking your help by:

1) Donating AUD 20 per family (if you have more than 1 child in our school, you only need to donate $20). The money can be handed to the school office.

2) Please providing your email or mobile number to me if you are able to help out in the Chinese stall. 3) Attending the Multicultural Fair

Contact person: Florence (florenceliang@hotmail.com) 0410589028 各位家長及監謢人： 您們好！ 我叫梁卉姸(Florence), 是本校四年級學生的家長。 每兩年一度的【國際文化交流義賣籌款嘉年華會】將於10月27日(星期六)擧行。本人擔任中华食品摊位的負責人

，在此恳请各位的大力支持。在嘉年華當日，全校所有學生，家長和老師們都會出席，義賣各種物品及食物，

或為小孩提拱各種遊戲，為校籌款。

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承蒙各位的鼎力支持與幫助，上屆的嘉年華會取得了圓滿的成㓛。大家捐籌的九百多澳元用來購買了烹飪材料

，我們售賣了各式传统中华小食, 共賺了近五千澳元並捐贈於學校的家長會基金。 家長會是學校的家長成立的一個團體，主要的目的是為籌款幫助改善校內各種設施，让小朋友有一個更好的學

習環境。學校的部分開支政府都不予撥款。例如全校的空調安裝，球场草皮，電腦白板，課室電話，特別教材

等等都是由家長會支付的。有了這些不斷更新完善的設施環境,我們的孩子一定能更健康全面地成長。相信也是

我們做為家長共同的心願。 懇請各位提供以下協助 ： 1.捐贈$20材料費: (如有多名小孩在校，一個家庭只需付一次$20)交到學校的办公室. 2.如果方便，請留下你的email和手机号, 來幫忙一起籌備或當日幫忙烹飪. 3. 參加當日10月27日的嘉年華會 因為有你的參與, 嘉年華會更精采!

聯絡人: 梁卉姸 florenceliang@hotmail.com 0410 589 028

Canteen News-(Phone 9980 7255)

Roster for the upcoming week: Wednesday 12 September: Rosemary G. & Justine S. Thursday 13 September: Kirsty S. & Barbara B. Friday 14 September: Jing G. & Olga L. Monday 17 September: Carol Y. Tuesday 18 September: Nadya H. & Michelle T.

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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 0458 214 041 Canteen Convenor wbvarndell@gmail.com

Arts & Crafts Program

Please find the DRAFT brochure for term 4 arts and crafts programs attached to this newsletter. Classes will run from: Monday 15 October (week 1) – Wednesday 19 December (week 10) Mon/Tues/Wed classes - 10 weeks Thurs/Fri classes - 9 weeks, EXCEPT Pottery: 8 weeks (week 2 – week 9 as usual) Qkr! opening dates will be advertised in next week’s newsletter, so keep an eye out for that. Maret and Helena maretti34@hotmail.com

lanhe2211@gmail.com

Lost Property

Thank you to the class parents who have sorted out the lost property area. 2W is rostered on to sort lost property this week. Any concerns, please email: bpsclassparent@gmail.com Thanks, Lisa Yen Class Parent Coordinator lisakyen@yahoo.com.au

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Uniform Shop

Hours: Wednesday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Thursday 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. Summer uniform will be available next week. Helpers this week: Wednesday September 12: Nancy W. Thursday September 13: Virginia C. Next week: Wednesday September: Zahra M. Thursday September 20: Kristy S. Sherri Cooper Uniform Shop Convenor beecroftpsuniform@gmail.com

School Banking

Regular Hours: Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

You may have already heard that our Beecroft Branch is finally closing. With more and more activities being completed online, there is reduced need for so many branches in the area. I believe the ATM is remaining in place, and some transactions such as deposits may be available in the Beecroft Post Office. Alternative branches are available in Epping, Pennant Hills, Cherrybrook and Carlingford. This means School Banking is more convenient than ever for depositing your children’s savings, and there will be no change to our school banking program. Alice Clayton 0408 628940

Alice.clayton@cba.com.au

BOOSH

Hello Booshies!!!

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BOOSH Page 2 ‘You only have your thoughts and dreams ahead of you. You are someone. You mean something.’ – Batman ‘No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again.’ – Mr Incredible ‘When you decide not to be afraid, you can find friends in super unexpected places.’ - Ms. Marvel ‘Hulk, SMASH!’ – Hulk Who is your favourite Superhero! What do you like about them? Come and share with us during Superhero Week at Boosh. VACATION CARE – LAST WEEK FOR PRIORITY BOOKINGS This is the last week that Boosh families have priority to book places for October Vacation Care. From Monday, new families will be contacted in regards to any available positions. BOOSH AGM and RE-ENROLMENT NIGHT The BOOSH Centre Annual General Meeting (AGM) and re-enrolment for BOOSH 2019 places will be held on Monday 5 November at 6:30p.m. at the Beecroft Bowling Club. PLEASE NOTE – ATTENDANCE AT THE AGM IS MANDATORY FOR RE-ENROLMENT OF PERMANENT POSITIONS. As per the Enrolment and Orientation Policy, families must send a representative to the AGM to be able to re-enrol at Boosh in 2019. Any family whose children have PERMANENT places at Boosh must re-enrol for these places at the AGM. Information on the re-enrolment process for all families will be sent closer to the date. Families who have only Temporary positions or Casual access are also invited to attend the AGM, however attendance is not mandatory. These families will have to complete re-enrolment before the end of Term 4 to have access to Boosh positions in 2019. SPECIAL AFTERNOON TEA Savoury Scrolls on Wednesday afternoon! Have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Vacation care available to view and submit permission slips – Open! (if permission slip has been lodged) Priority Booking period for current Boosh families ends: Sunday 16 September AGM and Re-Enrolment Night – Monday 5 November 6:30p.m. at the Beecroft Bowling Club Mel and the Boosh Team 9980 8224 admin@boosh.com.au

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Band News

The Band and Strings tour of the north coast is just a few weeks away. Students attending will depart BPS at 6:00a.m. on Tuesday September 25 and return approximately 4:30p.m. on Thursday September 27. More information, including a full list of what to pack, is available on the school website at the link below. Make sure you don’t forget your sleeping bag, pillow, pillow case and pool/bath towels! ttps://beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2018/9/band-and-strings-tour.25_-_27_september.html Parent Rosters Combined SCB1, SCB2

Date Time Section Parent Tues 11 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Combined band Clara H. Fri 14 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Combined band Felix P. Tues 18 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Combined band Heesung K. Fri 21 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:15a.m. Combined band Lauren W.

Sectionals SCB1

Date Time Section Parent Thurs 13 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Brass & percussion Benjamin M. Thurs 20 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Woodwind Shane W.

Co-ordinator: Irene Robbins, irenerobbins19@gmail.com SCB2

Date Time Section Parent Tues 11 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Brass/percussion (incl bass guitar) Skye T. Tues 18 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Woodwind Molly S.

Co-ordinator: Nicole Tyzack, nicoletyzack@gmail.com Stage Band

Date Time Section Parent Mon 17 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Full band Ruby Y.

Co-ordinator: Karen Hopkins, karen.m.hopkins@gmail.com Intermediate Band

Date Time Section Parent Wed 12 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Full band Mia E. Fri 14 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Brass/percussion Lucia J.

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Wed 19 Sept 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Full band Kiki C. Fri 21 Sept 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Woodwind Sunae P.

Co-ordinator: Quyen Bui, qhbui@bigpond.com Training Band Training band rosters are now available through SignUp.com. If you have any questions, please contact Ruby. Co-ordinator: Ruby Kandola, p.kandola@optusnet.com.au Please contact the relevant band coordinator if you have any questions. Megan Hobbs therealmeganhobbs@gmail.com Secretary

String Ensemble News

Band and Strings Tour The Band and Strings Tour is coming up in a few weeks. Please find information about what to bring for the tour in the link below: https://beecroft-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/events/2018/9/band-and-strings-tour.25_-_27_september.html Training String Ensemble - Expression of Interest The Band and Strings Committee is planning to start a third string ensemble at school next year for beginners. We are looking for expression of interest to see if we have enough students to start such a group. If you have a child who has just started learning violin, cello or double bass, or if you are intending to start your child on learning a string instrument and you wish your child to join a school string ensemble, please complete the Expression of Interest form on the following link: https://bpsstrings.typeform.com/to/r9mvEy Kindy Orientation Thursday 20 September We are still looking for parents to help with strings promotion on the day. If you able to help in the morning of 20 September, please let Winnie, Sonia or Eric know. Thank you. Term 3 & 4 Events:

Ensemble Event Location Date Time

Advanced Kindergarten Orientation

BPS Thurs 20 Sep 10:30a.m. School Hall

Advanced Yr 5 & 6

Band and Strings Tour Port Macquarie Tues 25 – Thurs 27 Sep

Advanced + Intermediate

Multicultural Fair BPS Sat 27 Oct TBA

Advanced OC Orientation BPS Thurs 15 Nov TBA

Intermediate Nursing Home Visit Chesalon Nursing Home

Mon 26 Nov 10.45am

Advanced + Intermediate

BPS Christmas Concert BPS Thurs 13 Dec 5:30p.m. – 8:00p.m.

String Ensemble Application for 2018 Does your child play a string instrument? The Beecroft Public School Strings Program welcomes new players of all levels, from Year 1 to Year 6. Violin, viola, cello and double bass players are needed. Students with one year of tuition on their instrument can join the Intermediate Strings and more accomplished players are invited to audition for the Advanced Strings.

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Rehearsals are on Monday mornings (Intermediate) and Thursday mornings (Advanced) before school. The Intermediate and Advanced String Ensembles perform at festivals and events throughout the year. Playing music together is lots of fun and a great way to extend musical learning. If you would like to find out more, please contact Winnie, the String Ensemble Coordinator on StringsBPS@googlegroups.com. Winnie Wong Strings Co-ordinator StringsBPS@googlegroups.com

3N Play Date We are having a 3N class get together on the Village Green on THIS Thursday 13 September from 3:30p.m. Please bring a small plate of food to share for afternoon tea. If any other Year 3 classes want to hold a play in the park that day, please feel free to join us – the more the merrier! In the event of bad weather we will postpone. We hope to see you there! Caroline and Gareth

4L Springtime Play in the Park

Class 4L is having a get together at the Village Green on Wednesday 19 September straight after school. Please bring a small plate of food to share for afternoon tea, ensuring it is nut free. If it is raining we will postpone, but fingers crossed we will see some lovely Spring weather Jen Mitchell & Karen O’Connor

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 lesson at school

Use our special Piano Book with Digital Piano Learn Piano easy and fast . $24 per 45 min

Pay by Term . Monday after school at Room 4C Contact:

je-music@live.com.au (leave mobile number ) Mobile SMS to 0424 614 591+Child & school name

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