BUNGENDORE PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

37 Gibraltar Street Bungendore NSW 2621 Phone 6238 1317 Fax 6238 1718

PO Box 242 Bungendore NSW 2621

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Website: bungendore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: bungendore-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

THURSDAY 25 OCTOBER 2012, WEEK 3 TERM 4 2012

Dear Parents,

We are currently tidying up gardens and mulching in preparation for the summer. We also need lots of old newspapers to place under the mulch. We are starting this project next Wednesday 31st October and would appreciate all donations of newspapers. Please drop them off at the office and I thank you in advance for your support.

The Primary students are busy nominating for the House Public Speaking competition and also for the position of House Captains for 2013. Nominations for 2013 School Captains will be called for throughout Week 5 with nominations closing on Friday 9th November. As always we have many students who would carry out these roles admirably and only a small number who are voted in but, ….. we are very proud of all students who make the effort to be a worthy candidates and who show great loyalty to our school.

Next Monday 29th October the SRC will be holding a cake stall. The children will be able to buy their yummy treats at lunchtime and at recess if not sold out at lunchtime.

Next Tuesday the K-2 students will all be involved in a special Rugby Union activities day where each class will have a time to participate and learn some skills.

The Infants Fun Day will be held next Friday 2nd November. We love to see families come along and join in as helpers and the children’s cheer squad. I hope to see you there.

On Wednesday 31st October we have our next Kindergarten Orientation Session being run form 1-2pm. We love to see our 2013 Kindergarten children at these sessions as it gives us opportunities to get to know the children and them us.

Bike Safety – We have had a number of parents with serious concerns about bike safety on footpaths before and after school. As a staff we are also concerned when we hear of students on bikes and scooters pushing past both adults, children and toddlers and knocking them over. As you will understand the parents cannot always identify the children involved so I’m asking all families to talk to their children about safe riding and courtesy to pedestrians and we will keep reinforcing this at school. I’m sure a team effort will make a difference.

REPEAT REMINDER - This year Remembrance Day 11/11/2012 will fall on a Sunday. As you are all aware our school participates in these services which are organised by the Bungendore War Memorial Committee. We are hoping that our school can continue its strong representation in this event and ask our families to consider putting this date in their calendars now. It would be wonderful to have a sea of blue and gold uniforms at the service.

REPEAT REMINDER - this year the Presentation Ceremonies will be held on the same day. Therefore on Thursday 13th December the K-2 Presentation Ceremony will commence at 9.30am and the Primary Presentation will commence at 12.30pm. For those parents who will be attending both ceremonies there will be an intermission time where we will need to change the setting of the hall. During this time you would be most welcome to purchase coffee, drinks and a cake etc from the canteen.

Have an enjoyable and safe week. Cheers Ros Roworth

School Calendar 2012

Term 4 Week 4

Mon 29 Oct SRC Cake Stall

Wed 31 Oct Kinder 2013—Activity Session,

BPS 1.00—2.00pm

Uniform Shop Open 1.00-2.00pm

Fri 2 Nov K-2 Infants Fun Day

from 9.30am-2.00pm

Week 5

Wed 7 Nov Kinder 2013—Getting to Know You

Interviews

Thu 8 Nov Kindergarten host K-6 Assembly

Thu 8 Nov Kinder 2013—Getting to Know You

Interviews

Week 8

Thu 29 Nov Infants Assembly 12.10pm

Kinder 2013 invited to attend

Mon 26 Nov to Year 6 Camp

Fri 30 Nov

Week 10

Thu 13 Dec Presentation Day

K-2 from 9.30am, 3-6 from 12.30pm

Thu 13 Dec Year 6 Farewell

Week 11

Wed 19 Dec Last day for students

School Calendar 2013

Term 1 Week 1

Wed 30 Jan First day for students Years 1—6

Fri 1 Feb First day for Kindergarten students

Uniform Shop News

The Uniform shop will be open this Friday 26th

October from 2.45 to 3.45pm.

During Term 4 the Uniform shop will be open every Friday afternoon. Orders can still be placed via the front office.

The Uniform shop will also be open during the Kindergarten 2013 Activity Session on:

Wed 31st

October, 1.00—2.00pm

in preparation for the new Kindy kids next year! Thanks from the Uniform Shop Team.

SRC Cake Stall The students at BPS sponsor a child through World Vision. This year our child is Rupa Akter who is 13 years old and lives in Bangladesh. The SRC have decided to have a cake stall on Monday 29th October (Week 4, Term 4) to raise funds for this sponsorship. We would appreciate cake donations to help us with our fundraising. Could you please bring cupcakes or slices (please list the ingredients used) to Ms Millard or Mrs Howarth’s room on the morning of Monday 29th October. Thank you. SRC and Ms Millard

University of NSW Assessments Results have now been received for the English and Mathematics competitions.

In English: Participating Year 3—6 students were awarded 15 Participations, 7 Credits and 5 Distinctions.

In Maths: Participating Year 3—6 students were awarded 19 Participations, 7 Credits and 1 Distinction.

Students were presented with their certificates at recent Primary assemblies. Congratulations to everyone on your fantastic efforts and wonderful results! Mrs Hodder.

Child Protection Education — 2012 All students from Stages 3, 2 and Early Stage 1 will be implementing the Department of School Educations’ Child Protection Units in Term 4.

The activities are age and stage appropriate and work on an odd/even system so that the information is not duplicated year to year. These lessons are part of our Personal Development Curriculum Area and will take place in normal class time with the class teacher.

If you would like to view the unit contents, they will be available at the front office.

If you do not want your child to participate, please contact your child’s teacher.

Bungendore Public School Enrolling now for 2013!

BPS Bookfair BPS Library is having an Amazing Bookfair in Week 5!

Dates and times:

Monday 5th November from 3.10pm—3.30pm only. Tuesday 6th to Monday 12th November from 8.45am—9.10am and then 3.10—3.30pm.

BPS P&C This year the P&C is connecting with our school families and supporters through facebook. It will let you know if anything school or P&C related is coming up that we think you might like to know about.

Like us at http://www.facebook.com/BungendorePandC

Father’s Day Stall Thankyou Thankyou to all of the marvellous helpers who assisted with the Father’s Day Stall held in Term 3 – Chris Campbell, Meagan Cooper, Margie Burk, Ingrid Schmaal and Helen Turner. And thankyou to all the children who purchased gifts for dad, we are sure that all of the Bungendore dads had a brilliant father’s Day opening their fabulous gifts! Thanks again. Trudy Wynne, Father’s Day Stall Coordinator on behalf of the P&C

School Swimming Scheme Our school is participating in the 2012 School Swim Scheme at Bungendore Swimming Pool.

This will begin in Week 8, Monday 26th November and continue each day for 2 weeks (10 lessons) finishing at the end of Week 9, Friday 7th November.

The program is aimed at students who have NOT reached a satisfactory standard of water safety and survival skills, and who are UNABLE to swim 25 metres confidently in deep water.

The program targets Year 2 and 3 students but non-swimmers in Year 4 may attend if numbers permit.

The instruction is free; the only cost being entry to the pool. Pool entry is $3.00 per day (i.e. a total of $30.00). Bookings MUST be accompanied by payment, however pool Season Tickets may be used.

Children must be able to attend for the entire two weeks. They will walk to and from the pool with teachers.

Please return permission notes to the FRONT OFFICE with your payment/season ticket number.

Lindy Hodder School Swimming Scheme Co-ordinator

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School Swimming Scheme 2012 Child: ________________________________ Class: ___________________ O I enclose payment of $30.00 to cover 10 days pool admission. or O I wish to use my pool Season Ticket number _____________ I would like the swim instructor to be aware that my child has the following medical condition/s:

____________________________________________________________________________

Signed: ______________________________ Date: _____________________

OFFICE USE: 052-002

Bungendore P.S. Yearbook 2012 The 2011 Yearbook was an outstanding success and 2012 will be even better.

60 pages...all colour, all fun!

The Magazine Team have been working hard and the wonderful memories include

pictures from sports carnivals, concerts, Bookweek, Easter Hat Parade, class pages

and much, much more. A great record of your days at BPS in 2012.

Only $11.00 Order your copy now.

(We can only print the number that are pre-ordered.)

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Payment for BPS Yearbook 2012 (due by 16/11/2012)

Student name: _________________________________________ Class: __________________

Number of copies: __________________ Payment included: ________________________

PLEASE RETURN PAYMENT TO YOUR CHILD’S CLASS TEACHER

Swim and Survive Coming Soon Summer is just around the corner and Sport & Recreation will again be delivering Swim and Survive lessons throughout regional NSW. The program caters for 18mths to 12yrs providing intensive water familiarisation and learn to swim classes, generally held over 8 or 9 consecutive weekdays (during school holidays). Brochures are available from BPS front office but all enquiries and enrolments should be directed to Sport and Recreation’s Swim and Survive client service centre on 13 13 02.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Piano Tuition Thursdays/Fridays, after school & during lunch & recess. All ages. Beginners most welcome. Craig Mewitt Ph: 6278 5331 or 0409 151 887.

Ironing $20.00 per basket, quick return. Phone 0431 743 772.

Bungendore VH Swimming Club Come and join our friendly club on Thursdays from 1st November during school terms 4 and 1. All abilities and ages warmly welcome. Children swim against their own best time. We hold a sausage sizzle each week at a small cost. Plenty of jobs with on the job training.

Times: Thursdays: 4.30pm—Learn to Swim 5.00pm—Swimming Heats 3 Sundays: Long Distance, Championships & Triathlon Cost: $50.00 per swimmer (includes pool entry) Dates: Meeting: Thur 18th Oct 7.30pm at RJ’s home. Registration: Thur 25th Oct 3.30pm-4.30pm outside the pool. Registration forms available from the school office. Return by 25th Oct in an envelope to letterbox in the office. First night: Thursday 1st Nov 4.30pm

Enquiries welcome on 6238 1544. Rhonda-Jane Foulds

Spring into Summer Fun Run! Stop Violence Against Women!

Complete Fitness Personal Trainer, Zorica Novosel, is organising a Fun Run/Walk to be held on Sunday 4

TH

November 2012. The course is 6km starting at the Elsmslea Ponds and through Bungendore’s spectacular surrounds. Registration and Map pick up will be from 7.30am and the run/walk starts at 8am. You can register on the day. Fee is $5 all proceeds will go to White Ribbon Campaign. Australia’s campaign to stop violence against Women! Please let Zorica know if you plan on competing in the event on mobile 0414 287 960 or e-mail zorica.novosel5@bigpond.com

Proudly sponsored by SNOWMAX John and Maria Dennehy

Dogs must be on leash. All children must be accompanied by a parent.

Bungendore Auskick 2012 In 2012 the Auskick program will be conducted in your area on Monday Afternoons. Dates: Mondays - 5

th Nov to 10

th Dec

Where: Warren Little Oval Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Cost: $60.00 Auskick is an AFL skills development program for Primary School Children 4 to 9 years old. Auskick involves developing basic motor skills including hand-eye coordination, ball handling and fitness, in a fun and safe environment. Each child that participates in the Auskick program will receive an Auskick pack. Included in the Auskick pack is an Auskick Backpack, Auskick Football, Auskick Drink Bottle and lots more! Registrations will be held on the first Monday 5

th Nov and

for any further information please contact: Adrian Pavese on 6299 3467 or qtigers.junior@tigersclub.com.au

We would like to thank Progressive Controls – Fyshwick Proud Supporter of the QBN Auskick Program and Bungendore Coaches Major Sponsor of Aussie Rules in QBN & Bungendore.

in2CRICKET It is still not too late to enrol in in2CRICKET, T20 Blast and Girls Junior Cricket. For more information please contact Matthew on 0416 531 998 or matthew.william@cricket.com.au or visit www.in2CRICKET.com.au or www.T20Blast.com.au

Jerrabomberra School Fete Saturday 27th October from 2.00pm—7.00pm

Food, rides, fairy floss, dunking machine, 2nd hand books and toys, reptile display, cake stall, lolly shop, art auctions, haunted house, Zone 3 laserzone, Devonshire tea, entertainment, beauty salon and lots of fun for everyone. We'd love to see you there!

Run With The Wind – across the Woodlawn Wind Farm - kids run free! Get your runners on and join in the fun run on 11 November across the spectacular landscape of the Woodlawn Wind Farm between Bungendore and Tarago. Following a minute’s silence to commemorate Remembrance Day participants will head across the valley and then climb up onto the Woodlawn range and wind their way through the turbines. Run With The Wind, sponsored by Infigen Energy, includes a 5km walk/run and a 8km run and is open to competitors of all ages and abilities. This is a family friendly event with great prizes and will seek to raise funds for the Bungendore Community Foundation and the Tarago Sporting Association. Kids under 15 run free. Entertainment & BBQ afterwards. More info directions and online registrations at www.runwiththewind.com.au

Kora & Wild Rose Organics Present ‘An Evening with KORA Organics by Miranda Kerr’

6.30-8.30pm Tuesday 30th October 2012 2/38 Ellendon St, Bungendore

Enjoy an night of education on certified organic skincare by Matthew Kerr (Miranda’s brother). Bookings essential as numbers are limited. $20 booking fee is redeemable on product. RSVP to Louise 6238 1422, email louise@wildroseorganics.com.au or call into Wild Rose Organics.