BINYA PUBLIC SCHOOL Learning Together

16 Stephensons Rd, Binya NSW 2665 T 6968 3221 F 6968 3206

School Website http://www.binya-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3– Week 5 Friday 19th August, 2016

This week our students have been engrossed in the Olympics! We have had a couple of ‘treat days’ where we have had the TV on in the library and managed to even catch several of the highlights ‘live’, with the biggest highlight of course being Usain Bolt’s 3rd time Olympic gold in 100m Together with the daily collection of newspapers, and online articles and news presentations they are building quite a knowledge around the athletes, events and many personal growth stories where stars are born from adversity-very inspiring. Home Learning Task This week students are asked to collate and present a mini project about an Olympic athlete of their choice. They will need to show why they have chosen this athlete, give some background to their life, information about their sport and preparations to compete, and of course results of 2016. Information is to be presented on A4 paper, with border, heading, images and text boxes. Projects will be due next Friday (26th). Enjoy! Our stage 2 students Bailey Drinkwater, Sam Conlan, Claire Burcham and Emily Forster attended Trent Barret Shield (league and league tag) in Griffith on Tuesday. We’d like to thank Rod Evans for doing such a wonderful job ‘assisting’ Mrs Foy in coaching the Small Schools team. Both boys and girls teams made the semi-finals. Congratulations to all on a successful day Thank you to our parent helpers who assist us in a variety of ways. Thanks Kim Rowney for organising to pick up the Life Education Van on Friday! We thank our volunteers for setting up our Barellan Show display next week, those that are transporting children to Riverina Swimming and the Pioneer Action Day, and those that may offer to help at the Rankin Springs’ Gala Day Sept 16. Your time is greatly appreciated, and contributes to great learning opportunities and experiences for your children. Again we thank you. Have a great weekend! Karen

Thought for the week

What’s on Week 6? Monday 22nd August Life Ed Van Tuesday 23rd August Dollar Deal – Soup (recess) $2

Mobile Library Wednesday 24th August

Library Canteen P6 Public Speaking

Thursday 25th August Tennis

Friday 26th August Bec’s Fitness @ 9am Kidz Konnect @ 10am

Dates for your Calendar Wednesday 31st August – P6 Maths Day @ Weethalle Friday 2nd September – Riverina Athletics Friday 16th September – Rankin’s Springs Gala Day

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Friday 19th August, 2016 Term 3 – Week 5

Stage 2 students competed in the Trent Barret Shield on Tuesday (rugby league and league tag)

Tuesday was a beautiful sunny day at Jubilee Oval, for us to play in the Small Schools League Tag team. We played three games. The first game was against Hanwood - they won. In our second game we played Beelbangera and although we improved, we lost that game as well. Our third game was in the semi-final against Lake Cargelligo. It was a hard game and they won. Win or lose we had an awesome day. By Emily and Claire

On Tuesday we played in the Small Schools Rugby League team at the Trent Barret Shield. We played three games. First up we played Lake Wyangan who won 20-4. Then we versed Griffith North and they won 16-8. Finally, we played Hanwood and we lost 24-12. Although we lost all our games we had a great day with our friends - old and new. A big shout out to Rod for coaching us and Mrs Foy for managing the team. By Bailey and Sam

2016 P6 Spelling Bee Champion - Leo Geddes with his shield and certificate.

Accelerated Reading Update Congratulations to students, who have reached, or are striving to reach their individual targets this term. We have 4 students who have reached 40% or more of their targets already – Sam Conlan, Amelia Burcham, Bailey Drinkwater and Greer Geddes. Remember AR is about reading ‘real’ books by accomplished authors and developing comprehension skills in an on-line environment. Keep reading to achieve your individual targets by the end of term. Mrs Foy

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Kid’s Corner Catching up on Olympic news – The classroom is filled with conversation as our students skim and scan, making connection with prior knowledge to build their learning.

Usain Bolt won the100m sprint – 3rd time at the Olympics. He is the fastest man in history – he holds the world record (9.58secs). He comes from Jamaica. By Charlie

Mack Horton won a gold medal in 400m freestyle. By Max

Mack Horton’s real name is Mackenzie. He was the first Australian to win a gold medal this year at the Rio Olympics 2016. He won the 400m freestyle. Mack wears special goggles as he can’t see very well. When he gets out of the water he puts his glasses straight on. By Greer

Did you know all Olympic events aren’t held in Rio? The Matildas played at remote towns in Brazil, like Salvador, 1,500kms away from Rio. This made it hard to communicate and watch other teams perform, as the local TV only showed Brazilian athletes. By Milly B

The men’s basketball team has only lost one game which is a record and puts them in a good spot for a medal position later this week. By Harry and Ella

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Catherine Skinner won gold in the women’s clay target shooting. In the final round she got 14 out 15 shots! By Luke

The Rugby 7’s girls’ team won a gold medal. Usain Bolt won gold in the 100m sprint. By Amelia R Australia won gold in the women’s Rugby 7’s after defeating New Zealand last week.

This morning Usain Bolt came first in the 200m final. He now has two gold medals and is hoping to get a third in the 4 x 100m final. By Leo

All students’ personal entries need to be sent into the school by Tuesday 23rd August.

Tennis with Mrs Rawle

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