BERESFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL · Ian is hoping to slow down a bit in the seaside town of Woolgoolga. On...
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BERESFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL Lawson Avenue, Beresfield. PO Box 186, Beresfield. Telephone: 4966 1146 Email: [email protected] Fax: 4966 2492 Website: www.beresfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Newsletter 24th November 2011 Dates for your diary 24 Nov Prefect 2012 Speeches 25 Nov Prefect 2012 Speeches & Voting 30 Nov FGHS Information evening & Disco 1 Dec Parent Helper Morning Tea 5 Dec Yr 6 Orientation at FGHS 8 Dec Support Classes end of year activity 8 Dec Kinder end of year activity 9 Dec Reports sent home 10 Dec P & C Carols 12 Dec Stage 2 end of year activity 12 Dec Stage 3 end of year activity 13 Dec Presentation Day 15 Dec Stage 1 end of year activity 15 Dec Yr 6 Farewell 16 Dec Last Day for students PRINCIPAL TALK ELECTIONS FOR STUDENT LEADERS 2012 Tomorrow we vote for the captain, vice-captain and four prefects which will lead our student body in 2012. The candidates have been displaying their posters around the school. This morning the whole school went to the hall to hear the campaign speeches from half the candidates, and tomorrow we will hear the remainder. Later tomorrow morning the staff and students from Years 1 to 6 will vote. Good luck to all candidates! Results will be revealed at the Presentation Day assembly on Tuesday 13 th December. LEADERSHIP Although a number of Year 5 students are campaigning to becoming next year’s official leaders, it is important to acknowledge those who aren’t. Many of our students display the skills required to be a good leader. They may be good communicators, well organised, be respectful and responsible. They may be confident yet show humility, or show persistence to follow tasks through. There are many leaders amongst our students from Kinder to Year 6 who show us their talents and skills on a daily basis through their initiative, courtesy and impeccable behaviour. These students may not necessarily wear a badge for others to recognise their leadership qualities. STAFFING Tomorrow we say farewell to Ian Derricott, one of our three hardworking cleaners. Most people haven’t crossed paths with Ian, because he finishes his 4-hour shift at 8am! Ian has worked at the school for the last three years and goes beyond what he has to do to keep the school looking good. Ian is hoping to slow down a bit in the seaside town of Woolgoolga. On behalf of the school community I wish him all the best in his retirement up the coast. READING RECOVERY Beresfield Public School is fortunate to have Reading Recovery as one of its ongoing programs. Belinda Ward works with students one-on-one in accordance with the strict and precise guidelines that the program requires. Year 1 students are selected and given a 30 minute lesson each school day to increase their reading ability. This invaluable resource has helped many students to secure a sound foundation in reading. Belinda has been our Reading Recovery teacher for the past 3 years, and will transfer her highly accomplished literacy skills into a new role next year within our school. Thank you to Belinda who has proven to be a very professional and successful Reading Recovery teacher. TECHNOLOGY We are currently auditing the computer network throughout the school. This will lead to a more modern and reliable network of computers in each classroom, the computer lab and the library. In the last week, we have established a bank of new computers in our library. This will assist the students in their reading and research skills when partaking in library lessons, as well as providing interactive educational activities during lunch times. The school has also invested in a suite of the
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BERESFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL Lawson Avenue, Beresfield. PO Box 186, Beresfield. Telephone: 4966 1146 Email: [email protected] Fax: 4966 2492 Website: www.beresfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Newsletter
24th November 2011
Dates for your diary 24 Nov Prefect 2012 Speeches 25 Nov Prefect 2012 Speeches & Voting 30 Nov FGHS Information evening & Disco 1 Dec Parent Helper Morning Tea 5 Dec Yr 6 Orientation at FGHS 8 Dec Support Classes end of year activity 8 Dec Kinder end of year activity 9 Dec Reports sent home 10 Dec P & C Carols 12 Dec Stage 2 end of year activity 12 Dec Stage 3 end of year activity 13 Dec Presentation Day 15 Dec Stage 1 end of year activity 15 Dec Yr 6 Farewell 16 Dec Last Day for students PRINCIPAL TALK
ELECTIONS FOR STUDENT LEADERS 2012 Tomorrow we vote for the captain, vice-captain and four prefects which will lead our student body in 2012. The candidates have been displaying their posters around the school. This morning the whole school went to the hall to hear the campaign speeches from half the candidates, and tomorrow we will hear the remainder. Later tomorrow morning the staff and students from Years 1 to 6 will vote. Good luck to all candidates! Results will be revealed at the Presentation Day assembly on Tuesday 13th December.
LEADERSHIP Although a number of Year 5 students are campaigning to becoming next year’s official leaders, it is important to acknowledge those who aren’t. Many of our students display the skills required to be a good leader. They may be good communicators, well organised, be respectful and responsible. They may be confident yet show humility, or show persistence to follow tasks through. There are many leaders amongst our students from Kinder to Year 6 who show us their talents
and skills on a daily basis through their initiative, courtesy and impeccable behaviour. These students may not necessarily wear a badge for others to recognise their leadership qualities. STAFFING Tomorrow we say farewell to Ian Derricott, one of our three hardworking cleaners. Most people haven’t crossed paths with Ian, because he finishes his 4-hour shift at 8am! Ian has worked at the school for the last three years and goes beyond what he has to do to keep the school looking good. Ian is hoping to slow down a bit in the seaside town of Woolgoolga. On behalf of the school community I wish him all the best in his retirement up the coast. READING RECOVERY Beresfield Public School is fortunate to have Reading Recovery as one of its ongoing programs. Belinda Ward works with students one-on-one in accordance with the strict and precise guidelines that the program requires. Year 1 students are selected and given a 30 minute lesson each school day to increase their reading ability. This invaluable resource has helped many students to secure a sound foundation in reading. Belinda has been our Reading Recovery teacher for the past 3 years, and will transfer her highly accomplished literacy skills into a new role next year within our school. Thank you to Belinda who has proven to be a very professional and successful Reading Recovery teacher. TECHNOLOGY We are currently auditing the computer network throughout the school. This will lead to a more modern and reliable network of computers in each classroom, the computer lab and the library. In the last week, we have established a bank of new computers in our library. This will assist the students in their reading and research skills when partaking in library lessons, as well as providing interactive educational activities during lunch times. The school has also invested in a suite of the
latest model photocopiers and printers to supplement our computer network. This will assist in accessible and trouble-free printing throughout the school.
Plans are in progress to upgrade the school’s computer lab with new cabling, providing students with a safer, smarter and more uplifting working environment in which to learn.
END-OF-YEAR ACTIVITIES To celebrate the end of a great year of learning, our students will be partaking in the following excursions... Support Classes Thur 8th Dec Silver Dolphin Restaurant Kindergarten Thur 8th Dec Maitland Park and Hype Stage 1 Thur 15th Dec Hunter Valley Zoo Stage 2 Mon 12th Dec Ten Pin Bowling Rutherford Stage 3 Mon 12th Dec Bowling & Laser Tag Charlestown All students will be provided with a packet of chips and drink courtesy of the P&C.
Mr Jonathan Ridgway Principal
Stage 1 Permission note-Hunter Valley Zoo Stage 2 Permission note-Ten Pin Bowling Stage 3 Permission note– Bowling
Charlestown
TIPS FOR TACKLING HEAD LICE
Use hair conditioner and a fine head lice comb.
Apply conditioner to the hair and comb through with a wide-toothed comb to remove the tangles.
Then use a fine metal lice comb to remove the lice and pull the nits off the hair.
The conditioner helps slow down the louse and makes it easier to comb out.
For more information go to the “Nitbusters” website www.health.nsw.gov.au/headlice/
NOT RETURNING IN 2012? We have started to organise classes for next year. If you are not returning to Beresfield Public School next year, please advise the office as soon as possible.
Thank you
WHAT DATES ARE COMING UP AT SCHOOL?
A calendar of upcoming dates and events can be found on our school website.
Full colour newsletters and copies of permission notes can also be located on the website.
You can find the website by typing Beresfield Public School in “Google” then clicking on the school locator site.
To print a copy of a permission note select the more events button on the right hand side of the home page under Calendar then select the rele-vant excursion. A brief summary of the excursion and a link to the permission note is on this page.
Please notify the school in writing if you do not want your child’s photo used on the website or in newsletters.
SELECTIVE HIGH SCHOOL 2013 This information is for parents of current Yr 5 students only. Hunter School of Performing Arts and Hunter Sports High School have their own individual processes. Applications for these schools will be available on the schools’ websites. HSPA from late December 2011. HSHS from middle March 2012.
STUDENT ABSENCES A reminder that if you know your child will be absent, to please let us know before the absence occurs. In the case of sickness or other absence without notice, please contact the school at your earliest convenience to inform us. Not only is it a matter of courtesy, but it alleviates concern and management issues at school. After two days of unexplained absence, the school will initiate contact with parents/guardians.
NOTES SENT HOME SINCE THE LAST NEWSLETTER
EQUIP (Engaged Quality Independent Play)
During 2011, some students from Years 5 and 6 have been participating in a leadership program. These students have given up some of their lunch time to initiate activities for their younger peers. They have matured and shown a lot of commitment to the program and their roles.
As a part of the program the students have learnt to be responsible and active members within a working team. Some of the activities they implement include: Dance, Scoops, Egg & Spoon Races, Board Games, Handball, Skipping and Juggling.
The students have shown a lot of enjoyment from participating in this program and as a result have made new friendships.
Beresfield Before & After School/Vacation Care Contact no: 0421 435 840 Providing Accredited Care for 5 to 12 Year olds Operating Hours: Monday to Friday Vacation Care Hours Before & After School Care Hours 6.00am to 6.00pm 6.00am to 9.00am All School holidays 3.00pm to 6.00pm Website: www.ooshc.com.au
YEAR 6 SHIRTS
You may have noticed Year 6 wearing their new shirts on Mondays and Fridays. We thank Darren Tay-lor of DMJC Pty Ltd for his donation, and organisation of other donations, so that this year the children were very fortunate not to have to pay for their commemorative shirts. They look very smart and will be an ongoing reminder of their time at Beresfield Public School.
Canteen Roster 2011 Monday 28 Nov Tuesday 29 Nov
Maria Warwick CLOSED EVERY
Colleen Large TUESDAY
Wednesday 30 Nov Thursday 1 Dec
Denise Giles Carol Pirie
Karen Bryson Jan Mullins
Karen Grainger
Friday 2 Dec If you are unable to attend on your rostered day, or if you would like to help in the canteen, contact Denise Giles on 49661192
Carol Pirie
Kim-Ann Wilson
Belinda Hogan
P & C NEWS P & C Meeting The next P & C Meeting is on Monday 12th December, 2011 at 5.30pm in the staff room. This will be the last meeting for the year. All welcome!
Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is open on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8.30 to 9.00am. If you are unable to come at these times, an order form is available at the office.
Carols—Saturday 10th Dec Gates open 5.30pm, a gold coin donation per person for entry. There will be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and ice creams available. Bring your chairs or rugs. NO ALCOHOL OR GLASS ALLOWED. Raffle will be drawn and Santa will be calling in.
Christmas Raffle We will be having a Christmas raffle which will be drawn at the Carols night. We are asking for donations for our hamper.
Some ideas could be
lollies
chips
biscuits
drinks
toys
Anything will be greatly appreciated.
Raffle tickets will be sent home today and need to be returned sold or unsold to the canteen by Friday 2nd December 2011. If you return your raffle books and require more see the Canteen ladies.
COMMUNITY NEWS
TAFE NSW—MAITLAND
These are free courses designed to assist students to enter or re enter the workforce or further study. Classes are run Monday to Thursday for 18 weeks.
Career Education and Employment for Women (CEEW Course) Course No: 9072 Award: Certificate Level II Skills for Work and Training What are the hours? Full– time-a minimum of 20 hours per week for 1 semester (18 weeks) over 4 days per week, within school hours. Course Coordinator - Donna Clark 49302926 Blokes Refresher for Education and Work (BREW Course) Course No: 9072 Award: Certificate Level II Skills for Work and Training What are the hours? Full-time-20 hours per week for 1 semester (18 weeks) over 4 days per week. Head Teacher Kylie Moran 49302827
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS FAIR 2011
3rd Dec—9am to 1pm St. Pauls Church Hall
Lawson Avenue Beresfield
Come and see it!!! Jumping Castle, BBQ, Cakes, Plants, Market Stalls, cold drinks, Displays,
School Groups, Santa, Morning tea with curry stall & nachos, Children’s ‘make & take’, Jewellery, Christmas Sewing & Gifts.
