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Monday Note – Term 3 Week 10 – 2019 2

Belmont North Public School - Newsletter

Cnr of Nikkin & Darling Streets, Belmont North NSW 2280

http://www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

T: (02) 4945 4861 F: (02) 4947 7851

Upcoming Events

September 26th PBL Rewards Day

September 27th Last day of Term 3

TERM 4

October 14th Staff and Student Return

October 17th Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

9:30am – 11am

October 22nd Band Fest

October 23rd K-3 Swimming Program Starts

October 25th Canberra 2020 Deposit Due

October 31st Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

9:30am – 11am

November 11th – 13th Life Education

November 12th P&C Meeting 9am – Library

November 14th Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

9:30am – 11am

November 28th Kindergarten 2020 Orientation

9:30am – 11am

December 10th Presentation Day / Xmas

Concert

December 17th Year 6 farewell

Principal’s Report – Mr Shaun Dixon

Term 3 Week 10

Screen Time This week I would like to share some information on screen time. The amount of time children spend on screens is a growing issue in education as it can have a detrimental effect on a child’s ability to learn. I have also attached a fact sheet for further reading should you be interested. What is screen time? Screen time is a term used to describe the amount of time spent looking at a screen. Screens include TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, and video consoles. Health professionals are talking about screen time because they are starting to see some effects on child health. These include: Weight Children who spend a lot of time using screens may not be getting enough physical activity, leading to weight gain. Current Australian guidelines recommend that children exercise for at least an hour each day. Sleep The light emitted from screens has been shown to prevent sleep onset in children when used in the evening or just before sleep. This can, therefore, reduce the total amount of sleep that children get.

• Less sleep in children is linked to weight gain and to mood and behaviour problems.

• Australian guidelines recommend children sleep between 8 and 12 hours each night.

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Principal’s Report Continued…..

Communication Skills • Screen use can isolate children from what is going on around them. Families may miss out on the everyday

interactions that build healthy relationships. Friendships may also be affected as children sit alongside each other on screens instead of interacting and communicating with each other.

• Children can also miss out on opportunities to develop language through play and interactions with others. •

Exposure to potentially harmful information • There is growing evidence that shows children who watch violent content, are more likely to view the world as

a scary, uncaring and mean place. It also suggests that children are more likely to show aggression as they see it as ‘normal’ behaviour.

• The Internet and social media platforms provide children with the opportunity to give and receive inappropriate and hurtful messages. Teach your children what is appropriate to share online and to think before posting messages and images. (Most social media platforms require users to be 13 years and over) Visit www.thinkuknow.org.au for more information.

Eye health • Research has shown that children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to develop short sightedness. • When children stare at the screen for a long time, they may blink less than normal which can dry the eyes. This

can lead to eye strain and fatigue.

Screen time guidelines

• 8-12 hours of sleep and 1 hour of exercise should always take priority over screen time. • Set screen time guidelines for your family and involve older children in the decision making. • Screen time is not recommended for children under 2 years old. • Monitor the use of screens, keeping in mind the recommended maximum per day is 2 hours. • Consider turning off the TV and other devices during meals. • Keep TVs and screens out of bedrooms. • Be a role model for your kids, by being active and limiting your own use of screens.

Whole School Expectations

Respect

Responsibility

Safety

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Term 3 Week 8 Awards

Term 3 Week 9 Awards

CLASS PRINCIPALS AWARD PBL FOCUS – Responsibility MERIT AWARD

KA Tyson/Elijah Kiara –Lee Grayson/Cooper

K/1J Siana/Lillijana Mayah/Leon Kade/Mayah

1/2B Phoebe/Harleigh Noah/Link Levi/Cody

1/2P Jacob/Georgia Evie/Jai Elli/Lezaiyah

3S Maddi Aleirah/Kelsey Cooper/Nicholas

3/4D Seth/Owen Charlotte/Reef Lachlan/Seth

5O Dannica/Ayla Jackson/Zoe Riley/Cailan

6G Shaneal/Sunny Conrad/Ashley Levii/Kirralee

CLASS PRINCIPALS AWARD PBL FOCUS – Responsibility MERIT AWARD

KA Lachlan Zoe Harvey

K/1J Nash Sam

1/2B Jessie Hailey Archie

1/2P Jack Talon Tate

3S Logan Brooklyn Madeleine

3/4D Audrey Siahra Jordan

5O Koby Olivia Neveah

6G Ashley Michala Lacey

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Book Swap On Thursday Belmont North Public School students held a book swap to raise money while celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day. Students were able to donate any books that they no longer used and purchase a recycled book for a cold coin donation.

Our fabulous students raised $121.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL OFFICE

We are unable to give change for $20 or $50 notes as we do not have a float.

Please pay the correct money enclosed in an envelope or snap lock bag with your child’s name, class and description .A secure online payment can be made by going to our school website at

www.belmontnth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

then select .

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Office Hours

The school office is open from 8:30am – 3:15pm

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 9 IS:

Safety

• Be in the right place at the right time.

• Play and move sensibly around the school.

• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

• Use equipment appropriately.

OUR PBL FOCUS FOR WEEK 10 IS:

Respect

• Listen well and speak politely.

• Allow others to play and learn.

• Dress with pride. • Care for the school

environment.

Kindergarten 2020 Enrolments

If you have a child or know of someone who will be starting Kindergarten next year, please ask them to come in and see us to collect an Enrolment Pack.

Kindergarten Orientation:

Session 1: Thursday 17/10

Session 2: Thursday 31/10

Session 3: Thursday 14/11

Session 4: Thursday 28/11

All session are 9:30am – 11am

PBL Rewards Day

Students who have achieved all three PBL expectations this term have been invited to participate in the PBL Rewards Day on Thursday 26th September. As a reward for consistent application and effort in showing Respect, Responsibility and Safety, students will spend the day wearing their PJ’s and watching a movie of their choice. Popcorn, Ice-cream and fruit will also be on offer. Activities will begin at 12pm.

Lunch Orders

Please note that lunch orders MUST be paid for at the time of ordering. Unfortunately no credit or IOU’s can be given under any circumstance.

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P & C NEWS

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P&C MEETING – The next P&C Meeting will be held on Tuesday 12th November at 9am in the Library. Getting involved in your child's school can be a rewarding experience. There are many types of school activities and parents/caregivers are always welcome to participate.

Uniform Shop – The uniform shop is open Wednesdays from 2:30pm – 3:10pm. The uniform Shop accepts cash only, although, School uniforms can now be purchased online via credit card. My School Connect App is aimed to make it easier for parents to purchase school uniforms online, via a simple and easy to use system from your desktop, mobile or tablet. Just create an account and your child’s school uniform can be delivered to their classroom to take home or to the school office for a parent to collect. Type the link and register today: http://myschoolconnect.com.au/belmontnthpsuniform

Canteen – The canteen is now open every day. If you would like to volunteer please contact the school office and we will pass your details onto our Canteen Supervisor.

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Belmont North Public School would like to wish all our families a

safe and happy holidays.

Students last day for Term 3 will be Friday, 27th September and

they will return on Monday, 14th October.

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