Banksia Bulletin Banksia Road Primary School

65 Banksia Road, Greenacre NSW 2190

Tel 9707 3423 Fax 9790 5607 Email banksiaroad-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Caring, creative, challenging and achieving

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

CALENDAR

Week 4 Term 1 2020 February

Wednesday 19th School transition Program

‘Step Up to School’ Thursday 20th K-2 Assembly – SRC lead Friday 21st Uniform Shop 8.45 -9.15am

Summer PSSA Round 1

Week 5 Term 1 2020 February

Monday 24th P & C Auxiliary meeting 9.30in the Hub

Uniform Shop 8.45 -9.15am Tuesday 25th Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 26th Scripture commences School transition Program

‘Step Up to School’ Thursday 27th 3-6 Assembly – 6K lead Friday 28th Uniform Shop 8.45 -9.15am

Summer PSSA Round 2

Week 6 Term 1 2020 March

Monday 2nd Parent workshop (literacy) 2:15pm in the library for

Kindergarten Uniform Shop 8.45 -9.15am

Tuesday 3rd Goal Setting Interviews Wednesday 4th School transition Program

‘Step Up to School’ Goal Setting Interviews Thursday 5th K–Yr2 Assembly – 2B lead

Goal Setting Interviews Friday 6th Uniform Shop 8.45 -9.15am

Summer PSSA Round 3

Notes home:

PSSA notes (permission required for Rd 1 Friday) Goal setting interview booking note Future Dates:

Tuesday 10th March Harmony Day Monday 16th March Parent workshop (literacy) 2:15pm in the library for Year 1 and 2 Tuesday 17th March School Photos Friday 20th March National Anti-bullying day

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL)

FOR THIS FORTNIGHT

VALUE: SELF MANAGEMENT & DECISION MAKING

This fortnight, we are focussing on helping our students to make informed decisions for the learning and safety of themselves and others

I can decide the best place to sit during class

to help me focus on my work.

I can discuss my ideas with the people around me to help me make good decisions.

FOCUS: PLAYGROUND

I choose a safe way to cross the playground without interfering in others’ games.

I choose kind words when I speak to others. I think about the words I say BEFORE I say them.

Looking to continue the discussion at home? Here are some possible ways to start the conversation:

Can you think of a decision you had to make today?

o Was it hard or easy? Why?

o Would you do something differently if you got a chance to decide again? If so,

what?

What are some kinds of decisions you often find yourself making?

What is the hardest decision you’ve had to make? How did you work it out?

GOAL SETTING INTERVIEWS

During week 6 we are hosting ‘Goal Setting Interviews’, which will be attended by the student, teacher and

parents. The aim of these interviews is to set relevant goals for each student. To book an interview, log on to:

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/

Use the code: jke47

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DISTRUPTIONS TO LEARNING

It has come to my attention that some parents are walking into their child’s classroom during learning time which obviously disrupts student learning. If you would like to speak to the teacher, after 3pm

is usually a good time or you may make an appointment.

BIRTHDAY TREATS

I would like to clarify a few protocols –

1. Please don’t send cakes which need to be sliced into 25 pieces, the teacher doesn’t

have time for this. 2. Please don’t deliver the lolly bags during

class time (fruit break or just before home

time is best) 3. Teachers will give students lolly bags at

home time which allows parents to monitor their child’s sugar intake.

4. Inform your child’s teacher at least one week before to allow the teacher to ensure an even distribution.

This has come to light as one class had six lolly bags

per student sent home in two weeks.

LUNCHTIME CLUBS

Miss Webster will be running 2 clubs during the

second half of lunch on Mondays and Thursdays. Participation in these clubs is free and they are both

open to all students in Years 3-6.They are: Ukulele Club (Monday lunchtime) - This club is for

beginners who want to learn basic chords and songs on a ukulele (no ukulele needed you can use the

school’s instruments). Researchers have linked playing a musical instrument to a wide range of

positive outcomes in children and adults including increased intelligence, memory, and perseverance as well as decreased stress. Learn more about how

playing a musical instrument engages multiple parts of the brain in this short animated TED talk-

https://www.ted.com/talks/anita_collins_how_playing_an_instrument_benefits_your_brain?language=en

Coding Club (Thursday lunchtime) - Students will

learn basic coding skills by completing online lessons

and activities through the Australian Computing Academy’s website - Grok Learning.

P&C AUXILLIARY MEETING

Monday 24th February at 9.30am will be our first P & C auxiliary meeting for 2020 held in the hub. This is not an

official P & C meeting although it is an opportunity to share the minutes from the previous meeting and put forward topics you would like discussed at the next P &

C Meeting. Also our Hub Leader Ms Leonie Williams will provide the latest information on upcoming Hub events.

PARENT WORKSHOP – HOMEWORK

We are conducting a series of parent workshops which

are designed to provide parents with practical ideas regarding ways they may help their child with homework.

Our specific focus is literacy Kindergarten – Monday 2nd March (2:15 – 3pm) in the

library Year 1 and 2 – Monday 16th March (2:15 – 3pm) in the library

As we did last year, parents will then be invited into

classrooms to work alongside their child. Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4) and Stage 3 (Year 5 & 6) parent

workshops will also occur in the coming months.

SCHOOL PHOTOS on Tuesday 17th March

Envelopes for school photos will be sent home on

Tuesday 3rd March. Various packages are available as per the information page below. To ensure that photo day runs smoothly, individual photo envelopes are pre-

printed with the students’ name. Students should bring their envelopes on the day (even if not buying) with

the exact money enclosed. Teachers and office staff

can not hold money at the school. Sibling photo envelopes will be available at the office.

HEALTH CARE ACTION PLAN

It is important for parents/carers check their child’s current health care action plan and if necessary, please visit the doctor or specialist to update.

SCRIPTURE TEACHERS

Mrs Elakhras is looking for 2 volunteers to teach Islamic Scripture in Kindergarten. All training and materials will be supplied. Scripture is every

Wednesday from 2:15pm – 3pm. Please see Mrs Delpech if you can help.

SCHOOL BANKING

Yellow deposit wallets can be brought to school on Thursdays only. It does not cost any money to

participate in school banking and your child will learn

about saving. Once a student collects 10 tokens, they can redeem a reward.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Parents must NOT approach a student at

school if they feel that there has been some

‘wrong’ done to their child. The class teacher,

Assistant Principal, Instructional Leader,

Deputy Principal or Principal manages all

behaviour incidents. We are dealing with

‘little people’ and there is an imbalance of

power when an adult approaches in a

negative way. Your support in this matter is

appreciated;

Parents must provide an explanation for

student absences within 7 days from the first

day of any period of absence;

Family holidays during the school term

should be avoided if possible. Days off for

this purpose (an official exemption is needed)

count as absences, are recorded on school

reports and also disrupt schooling.

For safety reasons, the teacher’s car park is

NOT to be used as a thoroughfare by

students or community members at any time.

If students bring mobile phones to school

they must be handed in at the School Office

before school and collected at the end of the

day.

Medication (apart from that stipulated in a

Health Care Plan developed by parents,

doctor and the school) is not to be

administered by any school staff, without

written permission by the parent;

Please contact the office if you need to

update contact telephone numbers and or

address. A proof of address will be required

for address changes.

The following styles of shoes ARE

ACCEPTABLE

Students must not wear skate shoes, black

soft ballet style shoes, dance shoes or similar fabric type shoes. Fluro coloured shoes are

not to be worn to school. If you are not sure what footwear is acceptable please contact the school before buying new shoes. A

salesperson at a shoe shop will not necessarily give the correct information in

terms of approved school styles, therefore please check with the school.

SRC LEADERS 2020

2B – Abdallah & Laylah (Abdel Rahman & Souad)

2J - Xavier & Reem (Yazen & Ayah)

2L – Omran & Sidra (Yasin & Ameera)

3/4N – Zain & Aleyna (Serene & Najah)

3G – Zaryab & Zahra (Marwan & Siham)

3P – Jibril & Saffiyah (Ahmad J & Souad)

3S – Aden & Lana (Hamad & Zara)

4/5H - Daniel & Yasmin (Yaseen & Zahraa)

4I – Karim & Aesha (Khaled & Lujaine)

4T – Hassan & Sahar (Mohamad & Sedra)

5A – Eyad & Lyne (Grace & Mohammad)

5B – Wael & Maria (Emmanuel & Zainab)

5G – Omar & Jayda (Marcus & Jana)

6K – Jaffar & Hayam (Soraya & Mohamad)

6O – Adam & Aiyah (Shiloh & Nasser)

6S – Amari & Noah (Amelia & Joe)

HOUSE CAPTAINS 2020

Banks

House Captains: Abdul Karim & Amelia Vice Captains: Marcus & Jana

Flinders

House Captains - Mohamed and Sarah Vice Captains - Moussa and Mariam

Cook

House Captains - Tarek and Nesreen

Vice Captains- Hadi and Siryne

Phillip

House Captains - Ahmad and Soraya Vice Captains - Yahya and Shiloh

Mr Hamish Woudsma Principal

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Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9

Tuesday, 18 February 2020 Issue 39 - Term 4 - Week 9