Term 1 Issue 1 - Thursday 4th February, 2021 

Calendar DatesTERM 1(Week 2)Thursday 4th February - Preps First Full Day 8.50am - 3.30pm(Week 3)Wednesday 10th February - Uniform Shop OPEN 8.45am-10amFriday 12th February - PA Meeting at 9.30am in the staffroom(Week 4)Monday 15th February - Sustainability Meeting 6.30pmMonday 15th February - School Council Meeting 7.30pmWednesday 17th February - Uniform Shop OPEN 8.45am-10amThursday 18th February - Year 3 Computer Information NightFriday 19th February - Book Club orders due in(Week 5)Wednesday 24th February - Uniform Shop OPEN 8.45am-10am(Week 6)Wednesday 3rd March - Uniform Shop OPEN 8.45am-10amFriday 5th March - Class Representative nomination form due in(Week 7)Monday 8th March - PUBLIC HOLIDAY - NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOLTuesday 9th March - CURRICULUM DAY - NO STUDENTS AT SCHOOL

A message from DavidWelcome back everyone.  It is so nice to see Box Hill North full of excited kids again and I look forward to the year ahead.  Welcome to all of our new families and students who have either started in kinder, prep or throughout the school and I can’t wait to know you well.  

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The Future is Bright!Our building plans are starting to evolve and I hope to share some

visual concepts with you in the near future.  I met with the architects today who have some great ideas to enhance the learning experience at Box Hill North.  In the meantime, a big thank you to Jaryd who helped position the rocks around the play space uphill.  Once the masterplan has been developed, we will be able to action some key areas in the playground for all students to enjoy.  Teaching and LearningOur specialist program has undertaken some adjustment to best meet the learning needs of our students.  Congratulations to Seona Cosgriff, who was successful in securing a teaching role in a different setting.  Kelly Wild has developed a comprehensive Performing Arts Program for class teachers to implement each week.  Janine Reymers will teach STEAM and Library throughout the week, adding value to educational journey of our students.  Our teaching teams will upload fortnightly overviews of their programs through ‘Outside the Box’ – our curriculum website to provide greater transparency in key learning objectives.    Challenging the MindSome of our senior students started their learning enrichment program this week as part of an initiative to challenge and support students exceeding expectations.  We have also secured the services of Born to Soar who will begin their Gifted and Talented Program in Term 2.  An information session for parents will be coordinated towards the end of this term, with the program offered as an elective to all students from Prep to Year 6.  G.A.T.E. Ways is scheduled, together with the CSIRO Science Competition for later in 2021. Health and SafetyMasks are back in fashion and a requirement for all indoor access while onsite.  This applies to anyone over the age of 12 (with the exception of primary students or when staff are teaching).  At this point, masks are not essential during drop off and pick up times, unless of course you plan on entering the building.  I understand the inconvenience and appreciate the support of our community who always place safety of others’ first.  Thank you.  CommunityI look forward to seeing you at assembly in the morning.  It’s always a great way to connect as a community and celebrate the achievement of our wonderful students.  Good luck to Alisha and Callum, who will both lead their very first assembly.  I have been really impressed by their mature approach in preparation for tomorrow and the way they have led by example since we returned from holidays.  As always, there is opportunity to grab a cup of tea of coffee and mingle with parents after assembly.  Hope to see you there.

David PelosiPrincipal

ASSEMBLY TOMORROWOur weekly Friday assembly will start tomorrow outside the performing arts building, weather permitting of course.  See you all there!

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Our Uniform Shop will be opennext on Wednesday 10th February   from 8.45am-

10amOur Online Uniform Shop stocks all items of uniform, bags and accessories. Simply purchase your item via the online shop using your debit or credit card via Paypal, and the uniform will sent home through your child’s classroom.  The online uniform shop can also be accessed through our Website under the tab of current parents.  From 2021, our uniform shop will also be back open on site regularly on the first Wednesday of each month from 8.30-10am (but each Wednesday morning in February).  If you are seeking 2nd hand items, please contact Trish and Sarah at the office on 9890 5023.

Please get your orders in by Friday 19th February either via your child at the office or online using the LOOP system.  For more information about the LOOP system click here.** Please make sure you note on your order if you do not want the books to be sent home with your child when they arrive.Any queries, please call or email Sarah or Trish in the office.

Book Club Issue 1 Scholstic Book Club is back for 2021 and Issue 1 catalogues will go home with your children this week!  Book Club is an excellent way to kick start reading habits and routines.  It's great value for money and the catalogues are carefully curated with age appropriate titles.  And what's more, our school gets fantastic rewards that allows us to buy more books and educational resources!

Chicken RosterOur chickens need your help on the weekends please!  If you are able to assist, please click here to add your name and availability to the roster.  All instructions are on the google doc where you put your name down or you can email josie.gonzalez@education.vic.gov.au. 

Also any eggs laid on the day of your cleaning and feeding, you get to keep!

Thank you so much for your care!

and Sandpit Toys Needed!We are seeking donations please of any plastic tools, buckets, scoops, etc that we can use in our sandpit.  Items can be left at the office.  Many thanks!

Hi Everyone, On behalf of the Parents Association, I would like to welcome all our wonderful families:

Unwanted Toys Wanted!Our 1/2s are looking for toys donations. Items such as character toys and easy puzzles would be terrific. They are particularly after the Little People type of toys or buses, trains that fit Little People in, dolls house type of toys, or any wooden style toys for imaginative play.   

Prep families, 3 years old Kinder families, new families and returned families. It was great to meet some current and new parents at our "Cheers and tears" last Friday.  Thank you very much to Brenda B, Sarah T, Bridey G and Shwe for organising the event. We have been very fortunate and proud to have such a fantastic and well connected school community here at Box Hill North Primary School and Kindergartens. Our parents/careers have always been exceptional supported and joined our Parents Association, generously volunteer and have worked tirelessly  raising money to fund projects that will enhance our students learning and playing experience at school.  Over many years, with money raised from fund raising activities: Trivia Night, Pizza Day, Mother's Day and Father's Day Stall, Mangoes Drive, Chocolate Drive, Cake Raffles, to name a few, we were able to sponsor many projects for ours students: screen monitors for all classrooms, laptops to be used at school for 1/2, painting of all classrooms and specialist rooms, new carpet and furniture for classrooms, extra sport equipment, etc.... Getting involve with the Parents Association not only benefit our school but also enrich your own personal experience as parents here at our school.  Many fun events were very enjoyed and many life long friendships were made here.  

We are welcoming back you, our current parents and new parents,  to attend all our monthly PA meetings.  Become members of the PA, find out what we do and how you can get involve.  Our first PA Meeting will be held on Friday 12h Feb, at 9.30am in the staffroom. There will be membership forms for you to fill in, and it is free to join.  Our Annual General Meeting/ PA Committee Election will be held in March.   We will communicate all our events in our school newsletter and on our Facebook at : bhnpskcommunitygroup  Looking forward to meeting and welcoming you in person Duong Padgett (PA President) "Nothing Is Impossible.  The Word Itself Says " I'm Possible"  - Audrey Hepburn PA MEETING PA Meeting is held on Friday 12th February, at 9.30am in staffroom. AGM/PA COMMITTEE ELECTIONAGM  to be held on Friday in March.  Date to be confirmed MORNING TEA FRIDAYTo be held every Friday, after school assembly

2021 CLASS REP If you could help, please fill in the contact information form (information pack will be sent home soon), tick the Class Rep box and hand it back to the office by Friday 5th March.  We will contact you with further details.   PIZZA DAYStudents will get to have freshly made delicious pizza, cooked in our wood fired pizza oven.  To be held last week of February.  Date to be confirmed.  Helpers required.

BUSH DANCEBush Dance to be held on a Friday in March TBC, hosted by the "Bushwahzee" band, from 6.00pm onward.  To be confirmed. CAKE RAFFLE BAKER 

If you'd like to bake, we would love to have your cake for our Friday Assembly Cake Raffle.  Book your spot at 2021 BHNPS Canteen and Cake Raffle  and drop your cake off first thing Friday morning to the office. Thank you very much to Mel H for her work as our roster coordinator. CANTEENOur canteen will be opens every Friday .  Our students always look forward to their weekly little treat and they love seeing their parents/carers helping there.  Thank you to parents who will be helping tomorrow: Ash M, Shwe and Shweta.  Book your spot to help on Canteen at 2021 BHNPS Canteen and Cake Raffle

IMPORTANT DATES Term 1   

PA MEETING (12/2)PIZZA DAY (TBC- FEB)CLASS REP FORM DUE (5/3)AGM/ELECTION (TBC - MAR)BUSHDANCE (TBC - MAR) 

Box Hill North Primary Kindergarten offers 3 and 4 year old kindergarten programs. Our play based kindergarten program aims to nurture the whole child, and guide them on a journey of exploration and curiosity. Our dedicated staff ensure that each child reaches their full potential, and builds the ability to be a lifelong learner. Enrolments are being taken. Access the school's website page to download an enrolment form. Check out our Facebook page for the latest news and see what the children have been up to.   https://www.facebook.com/bhnpskinder/Danielle CogleyKindergarten DirectorBox Hill North Primary School KindergartenP: 98971265

The New BHNPSKParent Community PageWe welcome all kinder and school families to join our private parent Facebook group. This group has been created to support the families of Box Hill North Primary and Kindergarten to connect. The group is open to discussion about upcoming events and communication between kindergarten and school families.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/bhnpskcommunitygroup

E: danielle.cogley@education.vic.gov.auPlease note email address has been updated

Parent Information

OSHC program phone: 0432 017 658 (7am-9am & 3pm-6pm)Coordinator: Mandy Kaur                          Educator: Prachi KaulOSHClub Head Office: 1300 395 735 (8am-6pm)OSHClub Accounts: oshaccounts@junioradventuresgroup.com.au All families must be enrolled to attend the program, remember this is free!! Please create an account online at www.oshclub.com.auAll bookings and cancellations can also be managed via your online account. For on the day bookings please contact the Coordinator direct at the program.

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