Contact Details: Address: Jacaranda Avenue, Bradbury. 2560 NSW Phone:

4625 2271 Email: bradbury-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.bradburyp.schools.det.nsw.edu.au P & C: Meets on the third Tuesday of the month.

Payments Cash is accepted Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 9.30am

EFTPOS Monday to Friday 8.30am to 2.45pm

Excellence Partnerships Opportunities

Thursday 13th August 2020

From the Principal Welcome Back to Term 3 2020

Kindergarten Enrolments 2021

We are now taking

enrolments for

Kindergarten for 2021.

If you have a child who

is turning 5 on or before July 31st 2021, they can start next year. Please

come and see one of our friendly office staff for an enrolment package.

Kindergarten orientation will commence in Term 4 (Hopefully). If you know

of any new families in the area or families that have school aged children

starting Kindergarten next year, please let them know they can come and

enrol.

The Department of Education have recently updated their enrolment policy

and are tightening taking students from out of our school zone including

siblings. If you currently have a student enrolled at Bradbury and will be

applying for a sibling in 2021 as an out of area please contact the school as

soon as possible to discuss the application.

Upcoming Events 16th September 2020 Opportunity class placement test

17th August to 4th

September 2020

ICAS testing

4th September 2020 Father’s Day Stall

30th October 2020 Spring Fair

23rd, 30th October 6th

and 13th November

Kindergarten Orientation Dates

Stage 3 Great Aussie Bush Camp Update

School camps for Term 3 still remain on hold and will be reconsidered in the next couple of weeks. At

this stage there is a very slim chance we will be able to attend camp. This will be confirmed either way

within the next 2 weeks.

Staff Development Make Up Days 2020 (December 17 & 18)

On Monday afternoon all teachers participated in a professional learning session led by the Literacy and

Numeracy Advisor Megan Clarke on the five elements of effective reading. Teachers are focusing on the

importance of building student’s vocabulary in order to improve their skills in reading and writing. We will

be participating in another twilight session with Megan Clarke on the 25 August to finalise the session.

On Saturday 21 November all staff will be taking part in a school planning day.

These make up days do not effect students as the final school day for 2020 is Wednesday 16 December.

Restrictions for Term 3

Just a reminder that parents are only allowed on site between 10am and 2pm. If you need to attend the

office or uniform shop in person, these can be accessed between the above hours. If you cannot attend

between these hours, please call the office and we can make alternative arrangements.

Canteen orders need to be online or can be given to students or the staff at the school entry gates. We

are more than happy to assist with ordering students lunches.

Changes in restrictions for Term 3

When picking up Year 2 students if you can arrive not before 2.50pm, to assist with limiting the

number of people on the school grounds.

Parents and community/ carers are not to be on school grounds without principal’s permission. (Only

one person per family to be picking up).

At this stage the school will continue with the pick-up and drop arrangements.

School assemblies are limited to 15 minutes. Merit awards and ribbons will be handed out for K-2 –

Tuesday mornings and 3-6 Wednesday mornings. Banners & Medallions for K-2 Tuesday week 10,

and for 3-6 Wednesday week 9.

Parent/teacher meetings where possible need to be either online, telephone or after 3.20pm.

Inter-school student events and competitions (choirs, debating, dance, and public speaking) will

start.

NSW Health has requested anyone who is unwell or has flu-like symptoms arrange to be tested

through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics.

We would like to remind our community the most important action you can take is to practise good

hand hygiene and physical distancing. Our school will continue to be vigilant in implementing these

requirements to minimise the risk at school.

K-2 Merit Awards

Congratulations to all of our K-2 students who received a merit award this week.

Safe, Respectful Learner Awards Merit Awards

KB Nate H KC Cadence C

KB Riavana U KC Daniel W

KC Jordan K KB Ruby H

KC Silvia H KB Codis N

KD Reeva M KD Ruby F

KD Aaliyah M KD Ari S

KM Keanu F KM Lachlan C

KM Illia O KM Leilani A

KN Laya T KN Enzo S

KN Zuriah R KN Lily M

1M Pauli T 1W Jersey O

1M Anthony H 1W Kiahna K

1W Bailey R 1L Raiqa I

1W Lucas H 1L Isaac J

1L Taimana M 1E Havana C

1L Angela V 1E Aariz I

1E Amy T 1M Elise G

1E Jhon R 1M Mia T

1/2C Ryon R 1/2C Alice N

1/2C Anika 1/2C Samuel T

2B Maddy B 2B Asher B

2B Connor C 2B Amelia D

2S Evie O 2S Ezekiel F

2S Haidon R 2S Sidney M

2J Mia D 2J Lawrine M

2J Riley T 2J Jim S

2A Amul S 2A Jaxon D

2A Naziha T 2A Laylah B

3-6 Merit Awards

Congratulations to all of our 3-6 students who received a merit award this week.

Safe Respectful Learner Awards Merit Awards

3B Sebastian B 3B Gemma V

3B Ezekiel F 3B Sarayah Q

3G Celeste J 3G Emily L

3G Cypryss L 3G Leasu Jnr F

3F Angela J 3F Maleeha M

3F Fynn M 3F Subhana M

3/4M Makayla E 3/4M Anitta J

3/4M Hayden T 3/4M Spencer G

4D Diya P 4D Kyle P

4D Alanah J 4D Natasha S

4G Mercy P 4G Lachlan D

4G Iverson T 4G Matilda L

4S Laga O 4S Halidyn D

4S Clinton W 4S Nivelin N

5K Jade S 5K Bindi-P-M

5K Ford P 5K Lenny S & Stavro Y

5H Edmond R 5H Joanna P

5H Mathew T 5H Thomas P

5/6E Reki R 5/6E Edward L

5/6E Kaelan M 5/6E Braj S

5/6W Beau V 5/6W Harley B

5/6W Jumana A T 5/6W Natalie M

6B Marcus F 6B Ayah S

6B Zlata S 6B Menaal I

6P Anthony C 6P Charlotte G

6P Corbin M 6P Lata-Rose F

6S Wafa K 6S Teianna C

6S Jamie H 6S Tommie E

k-6G Joshua W K-6G Xanda G

K-6S Jace S K-6S Andrew N

K-6W Ronan R K-6W Dante C

Lego Club

We had our first Lego Club for Stage 2 students on Thursday, week 3, at lunch time. Everyone had

an amazing time and built some fantastic constructions! Lego Club will be held every second week for

Stage 2 students and every other week for Stage 3 students. It was great to see everyone having a

great time, working together and sharing! I hope to see lots of new faces every second Thursday.

Infants Fun Run

K-2 participated in their Cross Country on Thursday 6th August. This term the students are participating

in the Premiers Sporting Challenge. K-2 Students were able to record their participation on their

tracker. Students had a lot of fun.

Library News

Thank you Bradbury for your support of the Book Fair despite the

restrictions. I hope your children are enjoying their new books. There

were not too many books on order, but they should be delivered by next

week. Your support is very appreciated as we have earned over $1300 in

commission, which will be used to upgrade the presentation of the Non

Fiction area , ready for our new look Library early next term.

Thanks again.

Last Monday 11 of our students participated in their first on-line chess tournament. After a frustrating

start with access, the rest of the day flowed well and students were able to play 5 games of chess. All

students said they had an enjoyable day with wins and losses for all.

Keep on reading!

J.Smith

Teacher Librarian

Writing by Walles S 5K

Character Description: Suri

(From the text “Suri’s Wall” by Lucy Estela and Matt Ottley)

Suri was quiet, almost like someone had put her on mute. Her hand slides along the wall. She was no older

than the other kids, but she was much taller. The other kids would always avoid Suri. During dinner, Suri

would listen to the kids chattering and laughing. As she watched the girls squeeze in tightly together, her

heart would pause and her back used force to pull her down on her flat, bed mattress. Early in the morning,

she woke up and walked to the brick wall peacefully, then she stood against the wall and noticed that she

was no longer shorter than the wall. Instead she was taller! She gasped so loud that she woke up the guard

near the steel gate.

6B Writing

Into The Fire

Sirens blasting. We all leap out of the truck and land on the ground with a crunch under

boots. We run out onto the scorched battlefield in your black-badged armour, grabbing our

red-handled sabres. Slashing with our silver blades, the fire-breathing dragon sizzles out of existence.

By Brayden D

Into The Fire

We rode in our towering stallion. The cry of the birds echo though the valley. I watch the flames; they

watch me back. My heart wanted to break free from the cage of my body. I got the blade of silver

water, pure gold erupted from the tip of the sabre. The fire winced, but it wasn’t enough. We need

backup! By Jarryd B

Into The Fire

The smoky substance filled the air. I had a feeling in my stomach that made me fear. I was overwhelmed

with these emotions. My hands were shaking like a psychotic lion was running towards me, not willing to

stop. The smoke was getting stronger and stronger, getting closer and closer. It was like a mother

screaming at her children. This feeling was terrifying. By Amelia S

Into The Fire

We charged the beast, sabres of glistening water in hand. The beast crackled in pain as our sabres

sliced it. The dragon’s tongue desperately licking everything in reach. We fought for the lives of the

people around us as the beast continued its reign of terror. It cackled with laughter at our desperate

attempts, but we continued to fight using our sabres of glistening liquid. We had finally won. By William P

Into The Fire

I crept slowly as I started to get butterflies in my stomach. Trying to fit in the rocky cave as my lips

started to dry up, like eating a burning hot pepper. As my feet began to shake and my hands clenched my

friends. I started to close my eyes as the beast came closer, staring at me like it was ready to pounce.

My heart pounds like lightning as my life was about to end in all the smoke around me. By Monte S

Into The Fire

I slowly put my knees up to my chest and clench my arms around my body as my heart beats rapidly. My

eyes wide open, watching the roaring fire rolling over the earth. My stomach felt queasy. “I d-d-don’t

feel good,” my brother stuttered as a tear rolled down his cheek as dry as the desert. “Me too,” I

replied softly, “Me too.” The furious fire raged on. By Alexander H

Into The Fire

The towering beast lured; our only hope was a cave filled with fear. My lips clenched tight as butterflies

infiltrated my stomach. Our hopes were slim as our story seals its fate. My tears weren’t enough to

defeat the ferocious beast. My breath became short, mirages caused gloomy illusions to form around me.

Was it the end? By Deacon D

High School Transition Year 7 2021

Due to current health restrictions, some High Schools have made the decision to reschedule their

Taster Days and Orientations till later in the year. Up to date details will be shared via the newsletter

and Facebook page. Please see the following:

Ambarvale High School

Ambarvale High School Transition Day will be arranged for later this term. Further information will be

shared as soon as possible.

Campbelltown Performing Arts High School

Students will be offered additional transition days, who have been identified with the following criteria:

• Have a Disability Confirmation

• Have a disability as defined by the DDA

• Have additional Learning and Support needs (e.g. Life Skills)

• Require ESL support

• Any student with high levels of anxiety regarding transitioning to high school

This is a 5-week program and dates have tentatively been set for the following days and times but is

subject to change.

Session 1: 29th October – 9:00am – 10:30am

Session 2: 5th November - 9:00am – 10:30am

Session 3: 12th November - 9:00am – 10:30am

Session 4: 19th November - 9:00am – 10:30am

Session 5: 26th November - 9:00am – 10:30am

The finalised program, dates & permission note will be sent out to your school for identified students by

week 6 this term.

Bradbury Public School: Reconciliation Action Plan

Due to current health restrictions, unfortunately our committee cannot meet in order to maintain the

requirements of an established RAP. We will organise an afternoon tea so we can conduct a RAP meeting

as soon as we can.

If you have any feedback or questions for the Aboriginal Education Committee, please forward them to

Mrs. Stewart-Conner.