Welcome Back WELCOME BACK to our wonderful school. I hope you all had a relaxing break and the students have returned to school keen to learn. Our school motto is, ‘I Aspire, I Achieve’ and we believe in ‘excellence, opportunity and success.’ Our core values are based on being respectful, responsible and fair. In order to provide the highest quality education for every student it is essential that we all, staff, parents, students and community members, continue to work together in a supportive, collaborative partnership based on mutual respect. We are fortunate to have a great school community. 2020 promises to be another wonderful year at BBPS with many exciting programs and activities planned for the students throughout the year. It’s an absolute pleasure to be Principal of such a great school.

A Great Start to the Year It has been a very enjoyable experience to walk around the school and see so many smiling faces in the playground. The look of absolute delight and sheer pleasure will long be remembered as the students went out to play on the new turf in the back playground. It was obvious that the boys and girls loved their new playground and were happy to be back at school. I was very impressed, they were all in school uniform and wearing it with pride. They look fantastic. Congratulations on making such a great start to the year.

Welcome Kindergarten A BIG, warm welcome is extended to our 84 Kindergarten students who came in for their PLAN assessments during the last week. They started in class today and it was pleasing to meet up with some of their parents for Cheers and Tears.

Welcome to Our New Families On behalf of the staff, students and parents, I would also like to extend a warm welcome to the students and their families who are new to our school community. I encourage you to join the P&C, volunteer in the canteen and to offer your support in the classroom, where possible. Please look out for our new families and make them feel welcome.

School Swimming Carnival – Friday 7 February The school Swimming Carnival will take place on Friday 7 February. The carnival is for students 8 years and older. All students are to arrive at school as normal, with the exception of students competing in the Individual Medley and 100m Freestyle events. These students are required to be at the pool by 9.00am. Teachers will mark the roll at school before walking the children to the pool. Students will return to school before 3.15pm and go home as normal. Students will be representing their sport house and should wear their house colours. If you wish to purchase a sports uniform, you can do so at www.flexischools.com.au or at the uniform shop on Monday

morning between 8.30 - 10.30am. Cost for the carnival for children is $5.00. For students who hold a season pass, the cost is $2.00. For spectators the cost is $3.00. Parents wishing to take their children directly from the pool are required to have their names marked off at the recording desk before leaving the carnival. Online only canteen lunch orders will be available on this day. Lunches will be delivered to the pool around 12.00 – 12.30pm. No pick-up items will be available, eg frozen items, slushies, custard cups etc. Fish Heads will also be open for students to purchase food and drink items. Students need to return their signed permission notes with $5.00 pool entry or pool pass number and $2.00 to their class teacher by Wednesday, 5 February. Students who do not return their permission note will NOT be allowed to attend the carnival.

Caring and dedicated teachers I would like to thank staff who spent a considerable amount of time at school during the holidays and also staff who spent time working from home on plans, programs and organisation for 2020. We are fortunate to have very professional, caring, dedicated staff.

Staff Professional Learning On the School Development Days, professional learning was provided on Visible Learning and Learning Sprints, along with future direc-tions in relation to our School Plan 2018-20. Many thanks to the parents for keeping the boys and girls at home on the School Develop-ment Days at both the end of last year and the beginning of this year, it was very much appreciated.

Great School Community Our school community prides itself on the positive relationship existing between the parents and the school. It is a foundation we base our success as a school community on. All parents are encouraged to participate in school activities. Here are a few ideas:

· Join our Parents and Citizens Association - First meeting is on next Thursday 13 February at 6pm in the staff room at school. · Attend our Monday afternoon assemblies at 1.50pm. · Talk with your child’s teacher/s about how you can help as a reading parent or helper.

Wednesday 5 February 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 2

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

Newsletter

Byron Bay Public School

17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481

Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625

Email: byronbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Member of the Lighthouse Valley of Schools

Byron Bay Public School acknowledges and pays respect to the Arakwal people of the Bunjalung Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which the school proudly stands.

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

Byron Bay Public School Newsletter 17 Kingsley Street Byron Bay NSW 2481

Telephone: 02 6685 6557 Fax: 02 6685 8625

Email: byronbay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

“Make a Payment”

PAYMENTS NOW DUE

Book Packs - $57.00

Voluntary Contribution - $55.00 (includes Mathletics, Reading Eggs, Bus

to Cross Country and Athletics plus a voluntary contribution of $30)

Swimming Carnival $5.00 with a pool pass $2.00

What's Coming Up! Term 1 - 2020

Week 2 Friday 7 February

• Swimming Carnival (Years 3 - 6) and students

turning 8 this year

Week 3 Monday 10 February

• Whole School Assembly 1.50pm Tuesday 11 February

• S2 Parent Information Session @ 5.00pm in the hall

Wednesday 12 February

• Kindergarten Information Night @ 5.00pm in KD/KE classrooms

Thursday 13 February

• Playgroup resumes 9.30am

• P & C Meeting 6.00pm

· Help in our great canteen - contact Mandy at bbpscanteen@gmail.com for more information. · Meet your child’s teacher/s at the Parent Information Evenings. · Attend school sports carnivals.

Parent/Teacher Information Sessions I encourage all parents to take the time to come along to our Parent/Teacher Information Sessions. The sessions provide teachers with an opportunity to inform parents about units of work being studied, behaviour expectations, educational excursions, sport and opportunities for parents to become involved in your child’s education. Please come along and hear about what is happening in 2020. Kindergarten – Wednesday, 12 February at 5.00pm in B block (KD & KE rooms) Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) - Monday 17 February at 4.30pm in the hall. Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4) - Tuesday 11 February at 5.00pm in the hall. Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) - Wednesday 19 February at 5.00pm in Mr Hutchinson’s room which is upstairs in the new building.

2020 School Captains and SRC Executive Team Congratulations to our new student leaders who were elected by the students to lead them in 2020. Our School Captains are Isabelle M and Ben R. The Vice Captains are Evie L and Billy B. Our student leaders and SRC executive will receive their badges on Monday at our regular weekly assembly in 17 February (Week 4) at 1.50pm. Parents are invited to attend this assembly.

Staffing for 2020

• Kindergarten Teaching Team Ashley Perusco (AP) KP, Davida Kneipp KD, Melissa Paron-Clarke KC and Emily Powell KE.

• Stage 1 Teaching Team Kelli Stevens (relieving AP) 1S, Carolyn Finter/Amy Stanford 1C, Erin Azzopardi 1A, Carly Hogan 1H, Sasha King 2K, Nicky Greenlaw 2G and Barry Spry 2S.

• Stage 2 Teaching Team Michelle Spry (AP) 4S, Michelle Wright 3W, Bec Miller 3M, Natalia Vecchio 3D, Kirsty Paron 4P, Rachel Buntz 4B and Michelle Turner 4T.

• Stage 3 Teaching Team Tony Hutchinson (AP) 6H, Heather West 6W, Amanda Woodrow/Whitney Wooldridge 5/6A, Cory Whitney 5W, Kamley Irvine/Zoe Chakos 5I and Lyndal Rhodes 5R.

Support Teaching Team Music: Heda Sherab, K-2 Literacy & Numeracy Support: Kristen Monty, Library: Libby O’Connor/Annie Korff, Technology Lessons: Holly Stanton-Gillan, Learning Support: Brooke Elliott, Band: Cheryl Booker, English as a Second Language Program: Lyn Evans, Quality Teaching Successful Students: Jade Morley and Emily Dickinson, Counselling Team: Senior Psychologist, Education - Jenny Gundersen and School Counsellor - Patrick McCann. Office Administration and Support Team Gaye McKenna, Donna Wooldridge, Jackie Lee, Rachel Stapleton, Sherry Cooper, Judie Corr, Nicky Sheridan, Evan Banfield, Jeff Fleming, Ethan Snow and Geoff Spargo.

Staff News A BIG warm welcome to Mrs Kim McQuhae and Mrs Erin Azzopardi who transferred in at the end of last year. Welcome also to Mrs Jenny Gunderson, our new Senior Psychologist Education and Mr Patrick McCann our new School Counsellor. Mrs Donna Wooldridge has been permanently appointed as a SAO in the front office. Mrs Ebony Browning and her husband Damien welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Mr McIntyre has been seconded by the IT Department to work as a Digital Classroom Officer K-6 and Miss Holly Stanton-Gillan will be replacing him in the computer lab which is now called the technology room which is located in the new building. Mr Zane Vockler has taken a position at Bilambil Public School. Both Mr McIntyre and Mr Vockler will be missed and we wish them all the very best in their new ventures.

Class Formation, Parent Requests and Composite Classes Student numbers in each grade dictate whether or not we will have composite classes. We have no control over student numbers in each grade. This year our numbers indicated that we need to have only one composite class which is 5/6A. There should be no educational disadvantage to students being in a composite class as teachers are accustomed to differentiating their teaching to suit student needs. In straight classes, consisting of only students in the same grade, there is a considerable spread of abilities with students achieving above, below and at grade level. The same can be said of composite classes. Students in composite classes participate in stage assemblies, sport and excursions with the rest of the grade. They also work towards achieving the same outcomes.

For some reason, quite a few parents are under the misapprehension that they can choose their child’s teacher, this is not the case. The teachers decide which class students go into. Classrooms are for learning and friends will always be outside in the playground to play with.

Please do not approach staff asking for your child to be moved to another class, as this will not be happening. Staff have spent considerable time and effort forming classes based on the overall needs of 644 students.

While it is normal for some students to feel anxious about a new teacher and friends, we know from experience that in a week or two’s time, they will be happier, have found new friends and be ready for a productive year of learning. Changing classes and classmates each year strengthens students’ social development and gives them the opportunity to sort and choose friends wisely.

Thank you for your patience whilst students were in temporary classes, it is very much appreciated. The classes are now permanent.

Parents and Citizens Meeting Everyone is welcome to attend our P&C meetings which are held monthly. The first meeting for the year is on next Thursday 13 February at 6.00pm. The P&C AGM will be held on Thursday 12 March at 6.00pm. All meetings are held in the staffroom. The meetings are only for parents, not students. If you need child minding organised, please phone the school before hand, no later than midday and this

can be organised. Bring a friend along and support your school, we would love to see some new faces.

Wednesday 5 February 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 2

Wednesday 5 February 2020 Communicating With Our Valued Community Term 1 - Week 2

2020 - Term 1 - Week 2 Canteen Roster Mon 10 Feb Lorena Uechtritz, 1 helper needed

Tues 11 Feb Natalie Broadbent, Jen Conner

Wed 12 Feb Silver Groves, Shirley Graham

Thurs 13 Feb Elle Astrup, 1 helper needed

Fri 14 Feb Yvonne MacDonald, Hannah Bright

The canteen is open Monday to Friday from 8.55am to 12.00pm (Lunch orders must be placed by 9.15am). Sign up at www.flexischools.com.au - our preferred way to order your lunch. We recommend placing your child’s lunch order the night before. If you would like like to volunteer in the canteen (9.00amto 12.00pm), please contact Mandyin the canteen or email bbpscanteen@gmail.com.

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Uniform News…New Hemp Polos have arrived! We now have in stock BBPS hemp/cotton polo shirts for $30 in sizes 4 - 16 and also poly/cotton for $22.00 in sizes 4 - 16.

Backpack style bag, light weight, extremely strong and long lasting, available at the Uniform shop and online through Flexischools for $55.

2020 Class Requirements for Years 3, 4, 5 and 6

Students need to supply the following items and are required to bring them each day to school. Please clearly label all items with your child’s name. Stage 2 - Years 3 and 4

Lead pencils

Sharpener

Coloured pencils

0.4 artline black pen

Red pen x 2

Pencil case

Blue pen x 2 (Year 4 only)

Stage 3 - Years 5 and 6

Scissors

Sharpener

Coloured pencils

Pencil case

Dictionary

Small textas

School Contributions and Book Packs Our annual voluntary school contribution is $55 per student. The voluntary school contribution covers student subscriptions to online learning programs, including Mathletics and Reading Eggs, the bus to both Cross Country and Athletics carnivals, as well as a small voluntary contribution to enhance classroom resources. Schools can request contributions to enhance their education programs. The payment of a school contribution which provides additional educational resources for the benefit of all students is voluntary. The school will ensure that no student or family suffers any discrimination or embarrassment over the payment of voluntary school contributions. All students will have access to the school curriculum. The book pack fee is $57 and it is separate to the voluntary contributions and it will ensure every student has all the basic educational supplies and stationery for their classroom. Payments are accepted at the front office or online through the school website at www.byronbay-p.schools.nsw.edu.au. Parents who are unable to pay for book packs because of financial hardship, will be eligible for assistance through the school assistance program. If you need assistance with meeting the cost of student book packs, excursions or performance costs, please ask for the Student Assistance paperwork at the office or give us a call and we will send it home to you.

Until next time, Linda Trigg Principal

SRC News Induction Assembly Our 2020 Student Representative Council Executive, School Captains, Vice Captains and Sport House Captains will be inducted on Week 4, Monday 17 February at the whole school assembly (1.50pm). Semester one class representatives will also be inducted on this day. Parents, carers and visitors are invited to attend this special assembly. Parents of School and Vice Captains who are present will have the opportunity to pin the badge on their child. Young Leaders Day Stage 3 Class Representatives, Executive members and School and Vice Captains will be invited to an outstanding learning experience at Young Leaders Day in Brisbane on Monday 24 February (Week 5). Once SRC representatives have been finalised, permission notes for this excursion will be available. Please be prompt in returning this note. It is one of the highlights of the year for our senior SRC representatives, a great day not to be missed!

Library News Wanted - Library Helpers Any parents who have a some time to spare, we would appreciate any assistance to cover our new library books. We have bags of new books with laminate cut to size ready for cov-ering. Please call In to the library and take home or cover at school at a time that suits you. Thank you in anticipation of your help.

Library Bags and Library classes All students will require a cloth (no plastic bags please) library bag in order to borrow from BBPS library. If you have any clean spare cloth bags or clean pillow cases they would be welcome as donations to assist students who don't have one.

Borrowing Library lesson times will be allocated as class lists are confirmed.

• Kinder, Years 1 and 2 can borrow 1 book per week in their library class.

• Years 3 and 4 can borrow 2 books per day in class time or before school or 2nd lunch.

• Years 5 and 6 Can borrow 3 books per day in class time or before school or 2nd lunch.

Parents who wish to join and borrow books are also welcome. Thank you, Libby O’Connor

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