William Street Email: bellingen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Graeme Ross PO Box 42 Website: www.bellingen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 6655 1147 Bellingen NSW 2454 Fax: 02 6655 2615

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Making learning meaningful, relationships positive and individuals successful.

BOOK FAIR BOOK FAIR BOOK FAIR BOOK FAIR BOOK FAIR

Yes we are having a BOOK FAIR THIS WEEK, Tuesday 29th May to Thursday 31st May.

Lots of books and goodies for sale, great opportunity for birthday presents etc. All welcome

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK What a beautiful week it has been at Bellingen Public School. This week saw the continuation of NAPLAN Online with year 3 and 5 completing tests for Language conventions and Mathematics, throughout the week we had 3 students selected in the MNC touch team and 1 student selected in the district Net ball team and on Friday we had 26 students represented the school at the MNC Cross country. Student of the month assembly was on Friday with an outstanding performance form stage 3 choir. This was a rehearsal for the Eisteddfod with these students competing in this on Tuesday at Life house church. Thank you to Mrs Scott for all your brilliant work. The week we have students in stage 2 and 3 preparing speeches for the multicultural Public Speaking. This week Sporting Schools begins. All students will participate in structured, 30 minute Basketball sessions each Monday or Tuesday for the remainder of term. Dylan Harry, Relieving Principal

STRING PLAYERS... ATTENTION PLEASE! Our School is hosting Murat Dizdar, Deputy Secretary of the Department Of Education on Wednesday. All string players are to meet Tash and myself to tune up in the hall at 9.10 Wednesday to perform for Mr Dizdar. We will be performing Dragon Hunter and a combined performance of Heel and Toe Polka and Tinga Layo with the Junior Strings (over 50 students should have the 'Wow Factor'!!) Thank you for remembering to bring in your instrument to school on a different day to our usual weekly rehearsals. Please pay special attention to uniform for this performance. GOOD LUCK SENIOR CHOIR Tuesday marks the Annual participation of our Senior Choir, competing in the Coffs Harbour and District Eisteddfod. The Choir is singing beautifully and we wish them well. 12 Members of this choir sang for the 80th Year of Volunteering by the "Pink Ladies" at the hospital and was held in St Margret's Hall on Saturday morning. Thank you to this dedicated group of students who entertained with such professionalism and flair. The busyness in the hall was silenced by these wonderful singers who brought tears to the eyes of the older members of our community who really valued their youth, charm and purity of voice. ATTACHMENTS WITH THIS NEWSLETTER BYO Concert Take Care going to and from School Become a volunteer ethics teacher

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EISTEDDFOD SUCCESS Two of our ensembles received first place in the Instrumental Competition held in Coffs Harbour on Sunday. After a long day of competition and many brilliant solo performances to be inspired by, our students played together and truly deserved their awards of Excellence.

Kind Regards Liz Scott, Music Coordinator WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Students of the Month Congratulations to the students who were recipients of the Student of the Month award at last week’s Whole School Assembly. These students have demonstrated outstanding attitude and citizenship at school. K Magenta Miranda Borsuk & Violet Henderson K Purple Zackariah Ullett & Laney Humphreys K/1 Jade Jayda Deeks & Eddie Keen 1 Aqua Farris Birkett & Ginger Taylor 1/ 2 Orange Hal Cooper & Miyah Bradbrook 2 Aqua Finlay Campbell & Abbey Glyde 2/3 Jade Rusty Osland & Anouk Laverty 3/4 Aqua Charlee Troy & Leeyam Cordell 3/4 Magenta Sam Bowen & Grace Davis 3/4 Orange Dana Fitzgerald & Seth Thorn 3/4 Purple Olivia Wilcockson & Jonah Kohlhagen 3-6 Emerald Aiddan Danzey 5/6 Aqua Izak Henwood & Della Byrnes 5/6 Magenta Tyreke Whyman & Samantha Port-Rose 5/6 Orange Echo Divola & Trinity Bailey 5/6 Purple Zara Ellacott & Wyatt Cordell

Stage 1 Students of the Month

Stage 2 Students of the Month

Stage 3 Students of the Month

HEAD LICE Head Lice have been detected in a number of classes. Would you please check your child’s hair and treat with the appropriate treatment if you detect lice or eggs. Students should not return to school unless this treatment has been administered. We recommend that students with long hair keep it tied back.

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CANTEEN NEWS Word Up, Word Up, Word Up, The Apple slinky machines are still a big hit and with help from Andy and Eric at Fullers Fresh. We have been able to lower the price of the apples in the canteen from $1.50 to 50 cents. So, parents keep those apples coming in your children’s lunch boxes and even if you forget your apple we have got you covered at a reasonable price, the looks of amazement on the kids’ faces as they get their apple slinkied are priceless. Another positive we have also been in discussion with Daniella and Rick at The Swiss Patisserie with whom we are working with to supply us Pies, Sausage rolls and Bread daily come term 3. The pies will be our own “Bellingen Public School Pies” which will be made especially for the school, Wow! I’m sure you all would agree that it’s amazing that local businesses within our community are willing to go to these measures to enhance the wellbeing of our School Community members. A big thank you to everyone willing to join us on this exiting journey. We are still offering a healthy “Recess Pack” which contains Natural yoghurt cup with berries, A Protein Ball and Cheese and G.F. crackers or Vegetable sticks and Hummus Dip for $3.20 available daily and to all this. Our weekly special available from Tuesday through Friday is Spaghetti and Meatballs made with premium lean mince from Valley Quality Meats, rosemary and perennial basil form the garden, fresh tomato sauce made in the canteen and parmesan cheese for $4.50. 10-4 everyone. Matt Knight, Canteen Supervisor

Canteen Roster –May/June

Tues 29 Liz Fowler Wed 30 Maree Martindale and Louise Hensby. Thur 31 Jennifer Pont and Ann Mackerras. Fri 1 Gabrielle Tindall, Leonie Jennings and Ann Mackerras. Mon 4 Rob Gale.

HAND, FOOD & MOUTH DISEASE A student from Bellingen Public School was recently diagnosed with Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (HFMD). Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a mild illness caused by the coxsackievirus. It is not a serious illness and has nothing to do with the animal disease foot and mouth. Symptoms Generally a mild illness caused by a virus, perhaps with a fever, blisters around the mouth, on the hands and feet, and perhaps the nappy area in babies. School or home? Keep home from school until all blisters have dried. How can I help prevent spread? Careful hand washing, especially after wiping the nose and using the toilet, and respiratory etiquette (covering a cough or sneeze and disposing of tissues in a rubbish bin). If you see any of the above symptoms please consult your doctor and advise the school accordingly:- We appreciate your co-operation with this matter.

REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS FOR THE LIBRARY COSY ROOM Things are progressing with the library refurbishment. We are turning the Fiction area into a much cosier space for the children to be in and we need your help to create this space.

We are looking for GOOD QUALITY donations of the following: Cushions (up to 15) which have covers that can be

removed and washed A container to put the cushions in at the end of the

day (for easy vacuuming) Large mozzie net to hang from the ceiling to create

a cubby/tee pee type of feel Bean bags (between 4-6) where the covers can be

removed and washed A large round, colourful, clean carpet/rug Low, round coffee type of tables (2) – may be made

to order or someone able to use recycled materials.

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Skilled people we need are: Crafty people to assist with ideas and creations. We

want to create a softer, cosy feeling in that space and need to cover parts of brick walls and hang fun and colourful things from the ceilings. We need some decorating ideas from those crafty people in our school community, or even if you know someone in the wider community who would be able to assist.

A cabinet maker or crafts person to build a fabulous new borrowing desk. We are working on obtaining some funds to pay for the materials of this, but the amount will be determined on costs and donations of time available.

We will also be asking students about their ideas and some could create and make things for the library if they are interested. If you know anyone in the wider community who may be able to assist with any of these aspects, please call Louise Hensby on 0402 564 206 or Carole McFaul in the School Library. THINKING SKILLS Each day, think about and even record three things that you feel grateful for - things that make you happy. They could be happy events that happened that day like fun game at school, or special people in your life, something you did that you are proud of, a pet, whatever brings you a feeling of gratitude. You might even consider starting your own gratitude journal and add to it each day. Note to parents about gratitude practice. Children can benefit from being encouraged to take a moment to pause and reflect on what went well that day and some things that make them happy. This practice is a way to nourish well-being, contentment and inner peace (Hanson, 2009).

Denise Head (RFF Thinking Skills) LIBRARY DECORATION Thank you to those who have donated items so far. We now have enough mosquito nets but are in need of cushions and bean bags please. Also any other items that would help us decorate the library space. Carole McFaul, Librarian

ETHICS TRAINING Dear Parents and Carers, We are seeking volunteers so that ethics classes are available for all families who have requested them. Could you be an ethics teacher for Bellingen Public School? Ethics classes take place at Bellingen Public School from 12:10 – 12:40 pm on Friday each week. In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully and support their arguments with evidence. Children discuss topics such as:

- imagining how others feel - how do we treat living things? - fairness - what is laziness? - how do we disagree in a respectful way?

Primary Ethics is holding an Ethics Teacher training workshop in Port Macquarie on the weekend of Saturday/ Sunday 23rd/24th June 2018. Applications would need to be received soon. Primary Ethics is the not-for-profit organisation approved to design curriculum and training for the ethics program in schools. Training consists of a two day workshop and short online modules. Lesson materials are provided. A small amount of weekly preparation (such as printing and reading through lesson materials) is required. If you have an interest in children’s education and development of critical thinking skills and you are looking for an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to our school, please visit www.primaryethics.com.au or contact Mandy Hubbard, Primary Ethics Coordinator on 6655 0397 or mobile 0417 420 360 or email mandy.hubbard@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au Graeme Ross Principal CURRENT NOTES Copies of current notes can be found on the Bellingen Public School website. http://www.bellingen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/current-notes Family Fete – P & C Note School Photos AEDC Census (Kindergarten) Readers, Writers Festival Workshop Yrs 1-6 Shell Questacon Science Circus – Y K to 6 Maths Text Books – Yrs 5 & 6

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS The Uniform shop is open 8.40 am to 9.30am, Monday & Friday only. Payment is by cash or cheque only. Order forms are available from the office or can be downloaded at: http://www.bellingen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/documents/9200384/9206657/20170831_bps_uniform_order_form__version_20_kb.pdf Completed orders can be left at the office to be filled, sent home with your child/ren or collected when ready.

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Diary Dates

May

Tue 29 Coffs Harbour Eisteddfod – Senior Choir Tue 29 Book Fair Wed 30 Book Fair Thur 31 Book Fair

June

Mon 4 P & C Meeting, 6.30pm Fri 8 Shell Questacon Science Circus Wed 13 NC Cross Country – note change of date Wed 20 School Photos Fri 22 WSA Fri 29 Athletics Carnival - BHS

July

Mon 2 P & C Meeting, 6.30pm Wed 4 Choir Concert

SALE OF STUDENT DESK AND CHAIRS Bellingen Public School will have for sale sets of students desk with two chairs for $5/set. Please contact the school on 6655 1147 to leave your details if you are interested. PAYMENTS ONLINE All school student related payments can now be made on-line. Just go to our school’s website and look at the top menu bar for the $ sign, and click from there. I encourage all parents and carers to use this facility as it is far more secure and easier for all concerned, including our students, teaching and office staff.

STUDENT BANKING Thank you for supporting the School Banking program. School Banking day is on Tuesday. There are great new prizes this year so when you have 8 tokens or more you can pre-order your banking prize. Order forms are available from the office or download at https://www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking.html There are two new items in our Super Savers range: •Glow Light •Sparkle Glitter Pens Sandra Ruming, Ashlie Davis & Elektra Macdonald Student Banking Coordinators

STUDENT SAFETY Parents/Carers are reminded to adhere to all parking/road safety signs when dropping off and picking up their children. Please remember to use the pedestrian footpaths and not enter through the staff car park. See the attached flyer with this Newsletter for more information.

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