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School Bell

Bellbridge Primary School Telephone 9749 6161

Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029

Out of School Care Mob 0419 594 841

Email Address: bellbridge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

Website Address: http://www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au

STUDENT ABSENCES Absences so far this year _____________4508

Absences same time last year __________4345

DATES TO REMEMBER 26th August……..…….…………………………..Wyndham Spelling Bee

27th August…….….….…………..Grade 2 Werribee Mansion Excursion

29th September…….…….....Return date for Father’s Day Raffle Tickets

3rd September ……….………………………….…….. Father’s Day Stall

15th September – 19th September..……..…….Grade 6 Mt Morton Camp

19th September…………..……….…….…………..….Last day of Term 3

IMPORTANT: PREP ENROLMENTS for 2015 – URGENT!

We need to have our Prep enrolments for 2015 finalised as soon as possible. At this stage, we have over

100 Prep enrolments, and it is very important that we have accurate figures so we can plan for enough

teachers and classes for next year. If any of our current families have children in kindergarten and are

intending to have them attend Bellbridge next year, we need you to complete an enrolment form now, if

you have not already done so.

Contact our Office (9749 6161) if you have any questions or concerns.

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PRINCIPAL WRITES

NO PARENT PARKING IN THE STAFF CAR PARKS AT ALL

We continue to have parents using the Staff Car Parks and putting students’ safety at risk.

This situation has been an issue raised by parents at the past two School Council meetings.

Because of the ongoing concern for safety our School Council has decided to make the

Staff Car Parks off limits to all parents. This means that the special permits authorised by

the Principal are no longer valid. All parents are reminded to park in acceptable parking spaces around the school (Matlock Street,

Bellbridge Drive, Macedon Street) as the Wyndham Council Parking Inspectors will be monitoring

parking around our school.

PREP ENROLMENTS for 2015

We need to have our Prep enrolments for 2015 finalised as soon as possible. At this stage, we have over

100 Prep enrolments, and it is very important that we have accurate figures so we can plan for enough

teachers and classes for next year. If any of our families have children in kindergarten and are intending

to have them attend Bellbridge next year, we need you to complete an enrolment form now, if you have

not already done so.

Contact our Office (9749 6161) if you have any questions or concerns.

BELLBRIDGE PS WEB PAGE www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au

Our new web page had its official launch on Friday, August 8th. All classrooms logged on to the school

website at 1:45pm and proceeded to explore the many aspects of our web page. This includes general

information, photos, policies and documents. The ‘eldest & only child’ in each family also received a

fridge magnet with updated school contact details for easy reference at home.

We hope your family has had some time to explore our new web page. We believe it is an excellent

communication tool that can be accessed between home and school.

SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

The annual School Athletics Carnival was held at the Victoria University Sports Field last week. The

weather was glorious and students in Grades 3 – 6 had a wonderful day competing in their House Sports

teams of Middleton (Red), Coker (Blue), Gillard (Yellow) and Hughes (Green). All students earned

points for their House for attempting and/or gaining 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in a range of events that included:

100, 200, 400 metres race, long jump, high jump, hurdles, discus and relays. Some of our students will

now represent Bellbridge when they compete in these events at the District Athletics later this term.

If you are near the Office you might like to check out the digital display of the Athletics Carnival Day.

PLAY GROUP at BELLBRIDGE

Our Play Group sessions have been a wonderful success, with eight parents and 12 pre-schoolers/toddlers

attending each week. They will continue to meet every Thursday morning between 8:30 – 10:30am in the

Out of School Hours Care rooms. At the moment the program is at capacity but interested parents are

welcome to contact the Office and have their name put on the waiting list.

CADBURY CHOCOLATE DRIVE

We really appreciate the wonderful support our families have given to the annual Cadbury Chocolate

Fundraiser. Families who still have unsold chocolates need to return them to the Office as soon as

possible. Several families have sold more than one box of chocolates which has been very helpful. If

your family would like to sell more chocolates, please contact the Office by phone or letter to arrange for

the collection of another box.

Debbie Clancy Principal

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK

Congratulations to the children named below for receiving Awards.

Be a Learner

Ella Walsh, Jose DeMacedo Araujo, Annalise Donghi, Skye Wilson, Abigail Tolhurst, Luke Fekete,

Jordan Mokalei, Abigail Collings, Goi Goi, Blake Dunbar, Lucky K’Nyaw, Teshawn Manivong,

Patrick Henwood, Madison Bruce, Isobel Ross, Riely Carew, Sione Heitonga, Pierre Laguerre,

James Cardona, Musa Sahibzada Mir, Daniela Schembri, Deniz Oztan, Sinawit Kidanemariam, Lauren

Henderson, Jett Valach, Montana Rauner-Smith, Kiana Dunlop, Eden Skoutariotis, Tyrell Harlick,

Trent Salisbury, Mark Gatti, Niel Harianto, Lincoln Paaka, Savanah Laupana,

Mercy Hlaing, Shevonne Yip, Tyson Maroney, Joshua Polley, Veronika Yarshevich, Jayde Noga,

Corinthian Mokalei, Anh Thu Luu, Sarah Lawson.

Be Responsible

Narstarsia Tofete, Damien Kilgour, Zilyah Tysoe, Tane Salem, Anuj Malik, Maverick Kelly,

Ella Grant, Jasmine Tofete, Luke Smith, Ryan Tesoriero, Rico Salem

Be Respectful

Jessica Lawson, Ameer Slamani, Kate Kennett, Lydia Jenkins, Hunter Paaka

COLLECTION OF CHILDREN DURING SCHOOL HOURS

The school has noticed an increase in the number of parents collecting their children during school hours.

Parents are now required to wait at the office while a call is made to the classroom teacher requesting the

student be sent to the office. If children are being collected during recess and lunch, the process can be more

difficult. Therefore we ask that when collecting your child, please be at the school prior to or after the

recess and lunch breaks. We also ask that a note be sent to school advising the teacher that you will be

picking your child up at a certain time that day.

PE NEWS

Last Friday we had a wonderful day at our Athletics Carnival. Plenty of colour and sunshine to be seen

which always adds more excitement to the day. Thank you to all the parents for helping out on the day. I

know the staff appreciate your support on a very busy day. Also thank you to all staff involved both on the

day and behind the scenes to help make the day run smoothly.

The overall results were as follows:

4th- Gillard (580)

3rd- Middleton (600)

2nd- Hughes (635)

1st- Coker (651)

Congratulations Coker House! The Coker House Captains will be presented the winning shield at assembly

next week.

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Marnie O’Donohue

PE Teacher

OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE

Parents are reminded that it is important to let staff know if you are running late to pick up your child from

the program. We advise you to use your emergency contact people to help you as you will be charged $2.00

per minute per child when you are late to pick up your child.

ALL accounts need to be paid by the due date stated on your invoice. If you have not paid your account

with in the two weeks, your child will lose their place at the program until the account is paid in full.

The children are given a healthy snack in the afternoon consisting of fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, biscuits

and bread with spreads.

In the morning the children are supplied with a healthy variety of cereals and different bread for toast as well

as a choice of spreads.

Cuppa’ & Crafts in the Art Room Every second Wednesday (odd weeks, i.e. week 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)

8:30 – 10:00am Our parents group is having a session involving crafts in the Art Room on August 27th.

Come along and share a cuppa’ and participate in some craft activities

while catching up with other parents.

Week 7: We will be doing CROCHET……COME TO LEARN Please let the Office know if you plan to attend – 9749 6161

ASTHMA FORMS

There are a still a large number of Asthma Plans outstanding. For any child who suffers from Asthma,

the school must have an action plan in your child’s file in case of an emergency. If you have not sent an

action plan to school please send it to school as soon as possible. It is important that we have this

information on hand so as we can assist your child effectively.

COMMUNITY NEWS

BELLBRIDGE CRICKET CLUB: Bellbridge Cricket Club is currently seeking players for their U11,

U13, Milo T20 Blast and Milo In2cricket programs for the coming season. We will be holding our

registration days on Friday 5th Sept 2014 from 5-7pm and Saturday 6th Sept 2014 10am-11:30am at Mossfiel

Reserve Clubrooms, (use skate park entrance) Heaths Rd, Hoppers Crossing.

For more information please contact Mark Croswell 0433 273 779.

Congratulations to Luke Smith (1B) for participating at the 2014 Victorian

Schools Cycling Championships BMX East & Metro event. Luke is the

only student who has represented our school at this event, an achievement

he and our school are very proud of. Luke finished the day with two first

placing’s and two second placing’s and is looking forward to the next stage

at Ballarat. A fantastic effort Luke, well done and good luck at Ballarat!

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LAVERTON SOFTBALL CLUB: We will be having our Annual Open Day & first training session on

Sunday August 24th at Laverton Softball Club, Lawrie Emmins Reserve, Old Geelong Road, Laverton for

new and existing members. New players are welcome to come and learn about the sport, have a go and

meet some new people. We expect to be fielding the following teams this season;

Under 12’s– Mixed, Under 15’s– Mixed, Under 17’s– Mixed, C Women, C Men, A/B Women and A/B

Men. Games are played on Saturdays at Presidents Park, Wyndhamvale. A BBQ lunch and soft drinks will

be provided in the afternoon.

WOODVILE BASKETBALL CLUB: Woodville Basketball Club invites boys and girls from Under 8's

through to Under 20's to play basketball in 2014. New season starting in October.

Register at www.woodvillebc.com.au/registration.html For further inquiries visit

woodvillebc@iprimus.com.au

NEWPORT RAMS BASEBALL CLUB: In an effort to introduce new children in the local community to

a fun and exciting sport, the Newport Rams Baseball Club will be conducting two “Come and Try” T-Ball

and Baseball days followed by a free BBQ at Parks Crescent, Williamstown North. The sessions will be

held on Sunday 31st August and Sunday 7th September from 10.00am – 11.30am and are open to boys and

girls aged between 5 – 16.

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY SPORTS CAMP: Victoria University will be holding a sports camp at the

Fitness and Aquatic Centre Footscray from 29th September – 2nd October. The program includes Multi-

Sport Junior, Multi-Sport Intermediate and Multi-Sport Senior. Suitable for ages 6 – 15. For further

information phone 9919 4370 or visit www.staff.vu.edu.au/sportscamps

WERRIBEE LITTLE ATHLETICS: Werribee Little Athletics summer season starts on Saturday 4th of

October at 9.00am, with information days on Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th of September from 10 till 12

at Victoria University sports complex, Hoppers Lane, Werribee. For more information visit

www.wlac.com.au

THE GRANGE COMMUNITY CENTRE: The Grange Community Centre will be holding a FREE

presentation for parents ‘Autism Tips & Strategies to Use at Home’ on Monday 25th August at The Grange

Community, 260-280 Hogans Road, Hoppers Crossing from 7pm – 8pm. Improve your confidence

supporting your child with autism by learning about effective strategies you can use at home. This session

includes: Improving your (autism) communication skills, Coping with change and Challenging behaviour. This FREE seminar helps celebrate the launch of Autism Unlimited, an in-home consultancy service

providing tips and strategies to parents. Grandparent are welcome. Please RSVP by phoning 8742 8000.

THE AFL VICTORIA: The AFL Victoria are holding a School Holiday Program inviting all boys and

girls aged 5-12 to come and join them in a footy fun day this September! The AFL Victoria School

Holiday Programs introduce boys and girls to the basic skills of Australian Football. The program is a

fun and inclusive program and includes football skills and drills, mini games and a ‘Finals Footy Fever’

experience. For more information or to register please visit http://www.aflvicholidayprograms.com.au/

Interested Parents and Friends are invited to meet with Mrs Clancy and members of the Leadership Team

for an informal chat after Assembly every Monday. Pre-schoolers are welcome.

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SWPBS: School Wide Positive Behaviours 1. Be Safe 2. Be Respectful 3. Be Responsible 4. Be a Learner

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning 10 or more ‘Bee Tokens’ for their

positive behaviours in the classroom and the playground. They have traded their tokens for a prize at

the Rewards Shops.

Savanah PB Riley PB Nicole PB Liam PB Harley 1D

Huney 1D Sanjana 1D Jahy 1D Saed 6B Obed 4B

Bradley 4B Tiana 4B Jarrod 1D Lucas 1D Paige PB

Aaraa PB Abbie 1A Corey 3C Brandon 3C Hemant 2C

Daniel 2C Corinthian 1C Taylor 1B Jasmin 1B Zoya PB

Hafsah 1B Asha 1B Mahmoud 1A Lahni 3C Macy 3C

Amandeep 3C Luke 2A (20) Zack 3B Rishit 2B Jiamei 2B

Kate 2B Lachlan 2B Rhys 2A (20) Abigail PB (20) Ethan PB

Jasmin PB Rylan PB (20) Mercy PB Bailey PB Mitchell PB

Tahlia 1A Ehsona 3A Tay 3A Deeghan 1B Amber 2A

Divy 1C Harrison 1C Sam 1C Jordan 1C Chloe 1A

Will 1C Kiana 1D (100) Kyall 2C William 1A Naina 3B

Chloe PC (20) Maxie PC Lydia PC Tyrell PC Jonathan 3A

Emily 3A Sione PA (20) Shevonne PA Emily PA Carl PA

Ashton PA (20) Eh Blut Htoo 1C Callum 1C Ramy 2C Georgia PA (20)

Tylon PA Jack PA Rhys 2A Doha PD Shraddha PD

Narstarsia 2A Hunter 2A Anissa PC Cayden 2A Ben 2A (20)

Luka PA (20) Lara 3A (20) Nathan PD Saanvi 2B Malakai 2B

Raya 2B Ebony 2B Daniel 2C Richard 2B Pierre PA

Tayla PA (20) Charlie 2A Ezekiel PA (50) Joe PA (30) Sylvie PA

Cathleen PA (20) Alisha 3B Hiwet 2D Kaine 4B Taya 1A

Shanee 4B Imreet 1D Arundhati 2D Kieran 3C Vinay 3A

Mohamad PC Kacee PC Jordan PC Luke PC Zoe PC

Hamzi 6A

Newsletter Prize Question: What colour is Middleton House?

Answer:_________________________________________________________________

Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _______________

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Parent’s signature: ________________________________________________________

Return to the office by 8:20am Monday, August 25th – to be drawn at Assembly

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