Wednesday 7 November 2018 Term 4 - Week 4

Principal: Linda Trigg

Deputy Principal: Natalie Lennon

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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 stands proudly on the traditional land of the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation

School Donations: Building A Better Foundation The school has established two tax deductible funds to enable parents,

relatives and friends the opportunity to make donations. The Building Fund has provided financial support to complete our school hall

renovations, install reverse cycle air-conditioning units in every classroom and construct classroom computer centres. During the next three

years, the Building Fund will be used to improve playground facilities. The Library Fund has provided reading materials for guided reading, home

reading and the Reading Eggs technology program. This fund will continue to expand reading resources and technology for

literacy learning. You can visit our website to download and complete a donor card. Your

support is sincerely appreciated.

What's Coming Up! Term 4 - 2018

Week 4 Thursday 8 November

Playgroup - 9.30am

Stage 2 Swimming Assessment - 3M,

4PV - 1.35-3.15pm

Band Committee Mtg - 3.30pm

P&C Meeting - 6.00pm Friday 9 November

Kinder 2019 Observation Day

Remembrance Day Assembly -

10.50am

Stage 3 Public Speaking Finals -

12.10pm

Town Library Visits

1G & 1S - 12.25-1.10pm 1E & 1C - 2.05-2.50pm

Band Raffles @ Services Club -

5.30pm Week 5 Monday 12 November

Whole School Assembly - 1.50pm

Tuesday 13 November

Alpha Show Yrs 4, 5 & 3/4S - AM

& K-3 - PM

Police Youth Liaison Officer visiting

Yr 6 - 12.10pm Wednesday 14 November

Kinder Currumbin Excursion -

8.45am - 4.15pm

Great Work and Classroom Visits This week, I met with Kurt, Billy, Hayden, Zahra, Zoe and Makena from 4/5W who shared their amazing work on their ‘Ozobot Desert Journey’ which entailed researching deserts of the world, writing a tourism brief on each and programing their Ozbots to travel to these remarkable landscapes. Through engaging in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) lessons, these students have worked collaboratively to demonstrate their creative and critical thinking skills. Keep up the great work. I also spent considerable time visiting classrooms observing the high standard of teaching and learning that is taking place. I presented Principals Awards (stickers) to two students, from each class, who have made pleasing progress in Term 4. I observed KS who were discussing their Home Reading Program and gave awards to both Bo and Joao. In KD they were learning about their Currumbin Excursion and awards went to Levi and Leila. KC were doing literacy rotations and awards went to Max and Zenan. KP were participating in mathematics rotations and awards were given to Max and Olive. KM were involved in talking and listening activities based on a mystery item and awards were presented to Lawson, Kai and Tahlia. Congratulations to these students, keep up the good work. Each class was a pleasure to be in.

Public Speaking Competition Congratulations to all the finalists who spoke at the Stage One and Two public speaking finals last Wednesday. The standard, as always, was very high. A big thank you to the children who were chair people and timekeepers on the day. Thank you to Sally and Louise, our adjudicators, along with Mrs Whitney and Ms Elliott for organising the competitions. Stage Three will be having their final on Friday. Congratulations to the Stage One & Two competitors on presenting informative, entertaining and well-delivered speeches. They were outstanding! Stage One Results: Winner – Japhi K 2C, Runner Up – Arlo C 2W Stage Two Results Winner – Ben R 4PV, Runner Up - Eloise K 4PV

PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE VISIT THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

“Make a Payment”

PAYMENTS NOW DUE

Stage 2 Swimming Assessment - 3.50

Stage 1 Intensive Swimming -

$47 / $20 with pass

Kindergarten Currumbin Ex - $30

Japhi & Ben

Stage 1 & 2 Winners

Wednesday 7 November 2018 Term 4 - Week 4

School Captains Election Process for 2019 Year 5 students have been nominated as candidates for the positions of Senior Executives on the 2019 SRC. As part of the selection process for our 2019 School Captains, the students will present a speech on Tuesday 20 November at a special school assembly starting at 12.10 pm. Parents are invited to join Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 students and teachers in the audience. Teachers and students in Years 3, 4 and 5 will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred student. Both the School Captain and School Vice-Captain are prestigious positions in our Student Leadership Program.

Play Time For the last two weeks we have trialled taking a different stage to the recreational fields each day for the lunch break. For the next two weeks we are trialling keeping everyone on site and making adjustments to our play areas.

Planning for 2019 We have commenced our planning and organisation for 2019. If you know that your child/ren won’t be attending our school in 2019, with the exception of Year 6 students, could you please inform the office. Similarly, if you are aware of any students moving into our area who will be attending our school in 2019, please ask the families to make contact with the school. We need this information to form classes for next year. Also, if you are having an extended holiday and your child/ren will not be back at school on the first day, please let us know in writing before the end of the year.

Sporting News At the recent PSSA State Athletics Championships, Sean H-M placed second in shot put and fourth in discuss. Sean will go on to represent at the PSSA National Athletics Championships. Congratulations Sean and best of luck at the Nationals. Congratulations also to Kata, Ashante and Phoebe who also attended the state championships, giving worthy performances whilst representing our school with pride. Ishtah, Jayla, Phoebe and Sean received their Age Championship medals at this week’s assembly.

P&C Meeting The P&C will hold their next meeting at 6.00 pm tomorrow in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend. Until next time, Mrs Linda Trigg Principal

Band Come along and join the Band Team at our November Meeting - Thursday 8 November @ 3.30pm in the Band Room.

Dates to Remember: Friday 9 November at 5.30 - Raffles and the Byron Services Club Wednesday 28 November at 6.30pm - Band Recital at the Community Centre Friday 30 November - Busking/Pool Party

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) This week’s focus is about respecting adults. Students are participating in activities explicitly teaching and reminding them about appropriate ways of interacting with adults including listening respectfully, following instructions and how to speak to adults so that their voice is heard. Last week, I attended the NSW Anti-bullying Strategy Conference in Sydney for 2 days. On Friday 3 of our teachers, 4 students and a parent attended the NSW Anti-bullying Strategy 2018 Regional Workshop in Ballina. We will be sharing the knowledge and information gained from highly regarded researchers and educators to help strengthen our school’s anti-bullying plan in the coming weeks.

Weekly Achievement Awards Term 4 Week 2

SRC Mufti Day

Thursday 15 November Raising money for WIRES

Wear green or dress up as an Australian animal

Gold coin donations

Book Fair Thanks to all the staff, students and parents for you support and purchases at our annual Pop-up Book Store. Thanks to the ‘Book Room’ and staff for their set up and supply of all the books. We sold approximately $8,000 worth of books. Our school library then receives 35% commission in books.

Sean’s Trip to State So it’s the first day at the State Championships and today I’m doing discus. So my first practice throw I did pretty well, then every throw after that got a bit worse, but I made it into the top 8. Then I came 4th which was a bit disappointing. The next day came and then it was the last day and shot-put was my next event. So up came my practice throw and I did ok. My throws kept on getting better and I made it into the top 8 again. My next throws were really bad, I thought. When we were waiting for the results I asked can we go and I said I doubt that I got in to the top 3. The lady checked the results and I came second. I waited around for the presentation, after telling my dad and then we left to go home, very happy. By Sean

Newsletter Advertising Thank you to all our past and current newsletter sponsors. Your continued support is greatly appreciated. If you have a business that would be interested in advertising on the back page of our newsletter, please contact the school office for details on sponsorship for 2019.

Term 4 - Week 5 Canteen Roster

Mon 12 Nov - Vicky Liddle, 1 helper needed

Tue 13 Nov - Natalie Broadbent, 1 helper needed

Wed 14 Nov - Silver Groves, Shirley Graham

Thu 15 Nov - Kelly Stenner, Danny Almagor

Fri 16 Nov - Emma Rolley, 1 helper needed

If you are able to assist or can’t make it in, please contact Mandy in the canteen or email

Wednesday 7 November 2018 Term 4 - Week 4

Max KC Nafly 3D

Leila KD Kai H 3M

Lucas KM Samson 3/4S

Atlas KP Avalon 3W

Grace KS Grace 4P

Audrey 1C Ruby 4PV

Vilda 1E Maya 4/5W

Baylee 1G Huxley 5I

Indie 1S Evie 5R

Lily M 2C Tully 5W

Sophie 2T Indy 6H

Ryan 2V Jasmine 6S

Arlo 2W Juniper 6W

Weekly Achievement Awards Term 4 Week 3

These awards will be presented at Assembly in Term 4 Week 4.

Technology Olive KP

Music Gil KS

Stage 3 Choir Cinta 5W

Senior Band Oscar 4/5W

P&C Place Monthly Meeting The next meeting of the BBPS P&C will be held on Thursday 8th November at 6.00pm in the staffroom. New members are most welcome. Child minding is also available by putting in a request to the school office.

Golf Club Raffles The next monthly raffles will be combined with the P&C Golf Day on Sunday 25 November. More details to come.

Community Notices NSW Health K - Yr2 - The Child Oral Health Service would like to remind parents and carers that teeth are important for normal development, function and health. They help children eat, speak and smile. Free Dental Treatments for children under 18. Call 1300 651 625 for more information.

Trip to The Farm On Monday, students from 2C and 2T went on an excursion to ‘The Farm’ in Ewingsdale. The students had a great time learning about farm animals and organic farming. We thank ‘The Farm’ for offering our students such a great experience!

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