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NEWSLETTER Phone: 9484 8844 4 December 2018 Fax: 9484 8200

P & C. Meeting – Wednesday 20 February 2019 7:30 p.m. – Library Website: www.beecroftpublicschool.com.au Email: beecroft-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal’s Report Recognising Our Wonderful Volunteers Children watch everything we do. By giving back to the community the volunteers at Beecroft Public School are showing our children firsthand how volunteering makes a difference and how good it feels to help others and to contribute positively to the lives of others. Every day we have dedicated parents and community members who role model that volunteering is normal and beneficial to our school community. Last Wednesday, the staff had the opportunity to thank many of our volunteers at a special morning tea. Every day we have volunteers who assist with the operations of co-curricular activities including band and after school activities, learning-based programs including classroom helpers and carnival assistants, service provisions for students including canteen, uniform shop and banking, school beautification programs including Gardening Club, and the list goes on and on. Every day students see “service to others” in action through the many volunteers who step in and out of our school to ensure the smooth operation of Beecroft Public School is maintained and enhanced. In particular, I would like to thank the P&C and their associated committees for their tireless support to ensure our school remains a beacon of excellence when it comes to opportunities for students. On behalf of the students, staff and broader parent community, I would like to thank all of the committees, groups and individuals who volunteer their time, energy and thoughtfulness. You all contribute to the positive spirit that exists at Beecroft Public School and you are paving the way which allows students to know that doing good for others is an important value to uphold.

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Band and Strings End of Year Concert Congratulations to our amazing Band and Strings students and their conductors for an amazing evening of entertainment and joy. Thank you again to the Band and Strings Committees for their tireless efforts throughout the year. Thank you to Janine Kissick who has led the volunteers brilliantly throughout 2018. Four significant volunteers will leave our school at the end of the year. I would like to thank and acknowledge Gavan Harrison, Obeid Hamid, Fiona Burton and Winnie Wong for their outstanding service to the Band and Strings Program and for allowing students to make beautiful music for many years. Thank you.

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Recognising Excellence - Presentation Day 2018 This Friday Beecroft Public School will be holding our annual Presentation Day again at Cherrybrook Technology High School at 10.45am. On Friday we will recognise individuals who have excelled in academics, citizenship and a range of extra-curricula activities. Every year, it is not possible to recognise every student and for this reason teachers always find the task of allocating awards challenging. Please reinforce the importance of striving for personal bests and individual growth while also celebrating those students who have excelled and will receive awards on Friday. Every student has something to be proud of this year. Teachers have been discussing with their students their proudest 2018 achievements. For some it is the way they have supported their friends, for others it is making the PSSA team or for becoming a better scientist, mathematician or creative writer. At Presentation Day, I will be asking every student to reflect on their achievements for 2018 and to celebrate this throughout the ceremony. Please be aware that there is no onsite parking available at Cherrybrook Technology High School, so leave plenty of time, as you may need to park and walk a reasonable distance. As it is a regular school day, we would encourage parents to ensure students return to school on the bus with their peers. Students will only be allowed to leave, under arrangements made in writing, at least 24 hours before the event and in an emergency. We are looking forward to seeing many of you, as we celebrate a great year of learning. Recognising Outstanding Achievement in Sport, Mathematics and the Arts Students at Beecroft Public School excel in many academic and extra-curricula domains. This week I am thrilled to inform you of 6 students’ outstanding achievements. Leah D (6N) has received the highest honour, within the Beecroft Zone PSSA, be being awarded a BAZA for achieving the highest possible level for her soccer. Olivia W (6R) has auditioned and been chosen to perform in the Shakespeare Summer Season to be held at Bella Vista Farm in December.

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Two of our students, Benjamin S (5J) and Bill Y (6L), were presented with the highest honours for the ICAS competition at the University of New South Wales. Congratulations for being awarded the ICAS medal for achieving the highest score in English in Years 5 and 6 respectively. Congratulations also to Eric L (2W) and Yuxi Wang (1P) for their success in Operation Art. Both artworks have been chosen for the Operation Art’s Touring 50 in 2019. The tour will begin at The Art Gallery of NSW, followed by a tour of regional galleries before being donated to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Yuxi’s artwork has been chosen for a special honour of being the featured artwork on the Secretary, Mark Scott’s, Christmas Card. Congratulation Leah, Olivia, Benjamin, Bill, Eric and Yuxi on these incredible achievements.

Principal for a Day- Thursday 6 December 2018 By now many of you would have heard the news, that I will be enjoying a day of rest and relaxation as the joint winners of the Multicultural Fair prize ‘Principal for a Day’ assume the important responsibilities of running Beecroft Public School. Young Principals, Maadhav and Rudra, were surprised to learn that one of their very important jobs on the day will include the construction of toys donated by Woolworths and the launching of our latest play space on the Mary St Playground. I look forward to reporting to our community the great work of the Principal Maadhav and Principal Rudra in the newsletter next week. Tanya Rose Principal

Deputy Principal’s Report

Save the date – Beecroft Public School Presentation Day

THIS Friday 7 December, 10:30a.m. for a 10:45a.m. start

Cherrybrook Technology High School

All families are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the achievements of all our students at our annual Presentation Day. We are very excited about our program this year as we will be showcasing the diversity of student talent with performances by our dance groups, choir, band and the whole student community. While not every child will receive an award, Presentation Day is a wonderful opportunity for our school community to come together and celebrate the achievement of each student’s goals.

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As in previous years, our awards capture a range of qualities that define a successful learner and school member:

• Participation • Persistence • Collaboration • Excellence • Growth Mindset • Sporting prowess • Social and emotional learning capabilities

Dates for Gold and Silver Assemblies Tomorrow Wednesday 5 December – Silver Assemblies: K - 2 Silver Assembly: 12:00p.m. – 12:40a.m. 3 - 6 Silver Assembly: 2:00p.m. – 2:40p.m. Monday 17 December - Gold Assemblies: K - 2 Gold Assembly: 9:45a.m. – 10:15a.m. 3 - 6 Gold Assembly: 10:45a.m. -11:15a.m. Karan McDonnell Deputy Principal

The Importance of Sleep for Children Sleep is a vital part of everyone’s routine and an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that children who regularly get adequate sleep have improved concentration, motivation, memory, behaviour and overall emotional, mental and physical health. Dependent upon age, school-age children need approximately 9 to 12 hours of sleep a night. There are a variety of reasons bedtime difficulties can start at this age too. Homework, sports and after-school activities, computers, mobile devices, TVs and busy family schedules all can contribute to children not getting the sleep they need. Sleep-deprived children can become over-excited or short-tempered and may have difficulties focusing in school. Sleep and a child’s mental health and wellbeing go hand-in-hand. To encourage healthy sleep habits, here are some ways to encourage your child to fall asleep faster and sleep well:

• Only use the bed for sleeping in. • Go to bed at or near the same time every night. • Avoid big meals right before bedtime. • Keep technology and electronics (computers, mobile devices, TVs) out of the bedroom. • To allow your child to unwind, turn technology and electronics off at least 30 minutes before bedtime. • Create a healthy sleep environment such as soft lighting, a comfortable temperature, calming music.

For more information on the importance of sleep for children, visit:

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https://www.kidsmatter.edu.au/search/node/sleep https://raisingchildren.net.au/school-age/sleep Nicole Wheeler Wellbeing Team

Pedlar’s Parade Congratulations to our year 6 students who raised $2787.95 at the Pedlars’ Parade last week. The students have decided to purchase a new lectern for the hall with the money raised. Thank you everyone for supporting our year 6 students.

Ellen Randall Rel. Assistant Principal Stage 3

SRC

The SRC members have placed the Christmas Tree for our Annual SRC Toys ‘n’ Tucker in the foyer. If you have any new items for donation, please bring them along to place under the tree, no choclate. SRC

Stage 1 Swimming This week saw the start of our 10 day swimming scheme. Everyone was very excited on Day 1 and all students have loved their time in the water. Teachers are sure there will be big improvements in swimming ability and confidence by the end of the program.

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Kay O’Brien Assistant Principal

C.G.H.S. Year 6 Orientation Day

Students NOT returning for 2019 At this time of year, we are looking at our numbers and class allocations for 2019. Students Leaving at the end of 2018 (this excludes the current year 6 classes). Students Returning later than the first day of term 1, Wednesday 30 January 2019. Hence, if your holiday extends past 30 January

2019, please fill in the form so we know when our families are returning to start the school year. The last day of the year is Wednesday 19 December 2018.

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If your child/ren are not returning to Beecroft Public School for any reason for the 2019 school year, please fill in the corresponding attachment and return to the front office as soon as possible.

Thank you

Eco Corner Report Yum yum! Well, the garden will need a bit of work at the next working bee. With the heavy rain last Wednesday the lower garden path is all but

washed away, with only the well laid stepping stones remaining. Always nice to have projects to work on. The knights harvested two more cauliflowers, one of which went to a phone order. Got to be quick these days.

Cauliflower Hazelnut Salad The other produce sold was spinach and silver beet, tomatoes and kale. Lots more tomatoes on sale this week due to the sunshine,

and also some sweet capsicums. Our first corncobs will also be sold the week after next. A reminder that greening group is on this Thursday as Presentation Day is Friday. So parents bring your $2 on Thursday afternoon

pick up.

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Ben the Green Garden Guru

In knowledge we grow

P&C News P&C News P&C News P&C News P&C News

Message from the President

A very big thank you to the teachers who went to a great deal of trouble to put on the wonderful thank you morning tea for the school volunteers, last Wednesday. It was not only a wonderful time to see all those who help out through the school, being acknowledged by the teachers, but also a great encouragement for all, that the school community is alive and thriving, through and because of the many different and varied parents and othershelping out our school. Finally, this week the new play area between the infants and primary school buildings starts to take shape. This playground was discussed and set aside nearly 5 years ago. We are all excited to see this coming to fruition and be ready for 2019. A big thank you to Jonathon Barraket for his vision and getting this up and running, and also for the teachers’ playground committee, particularly Mrs Robbins who have followed this through. First P&C General Meeting is on Wednesday 20 February 2019.

Ben McSweeney P & C President

Canteen News - Phone 9980 7255

Swim School Week 9 & 10 Just a reminder that all students attending swim school will be absent from school at lunch time (1-2pm) - DO NOT ORDER YOUR LUNCH ON Qkr! Presentation Day this Friday Canteen will be closed on this day. Please ensure you provide a drink bottle, morning tea and lunch for your child. Roster for the upcoming week Wednesday 5 December: Kathleen W Thursday 6 December: Fiona B, EXTRA HELP WOULD HELP! Friday 7 December: CANTEEN CLOSED Monday 10 December: Alison M, Virginia C Tuesday 11 December: Christine H

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If you are rostered on and cannot commit, please arrange for someone to cover your day. Please try and let either myself or the Managers know to help organise the weekly roster. If you are still having difficulties, please phone the Canteen Managers, Jenny or Julie, on 9980 7255. Thanks. Belinda Varndell info.bps.canteen@gmail.com Canteen Convenor

Arts & Crafts Program

As this year draws to a close, planning has started for Arts and Craft classes in 2019. The DRAFT timetable is attached. Please note:

- The proposed start date for term 1, 2019 is week 3. This will give us time to organise classrooms.

- Children need to be able to make their own way at 3.25p.m. from their classroom to the COLA (outside the canteen), where they line up by class and meet the Arts teachers.

- Qkr! will open in week 9, Wednesday 12 December 2018 – after 9:00p.m. and close in the new year Monday 13 January 2019). Please enrol your child during this time: first in, best dressed!

- Check that you are enrolling your child into the correct grade group for their year in 2019 – this is noted on the enrolment brochure in red.

After many years organising Arts finances and pay runs, Jade has decided to take a well-earned break next year. Helena has offered to take up this role, as well as her work at school in the afternoons. Thanks Jade for the many hours you’ve given to make our school community a terrific place. Have a lovely break! Maret and Helena maretti34@hotmail.com

lanhe2211@gmail.com

Lost Property

Thank you to the class parents who have sorted out the lost property area. KW is rostered on to sort lost property this week.

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Any concerns, please email: bpsclassparent@gmail.com Thanks, Lisa Yen Class Parent Coordinator lisakyen@yahoo.com.au

Uniform Shop

Hours: Wednesday 3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Thursday 9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. The Uniform Shop will be CLOSED the last week of Term; week 10. The last day that we will be open is Thursday 13 December. Helpers this week: Wednesday 5 December - Michelle T Thursday 6 December - Melanie M Next Week: Wednesday 12 December - Nancy W Thursday 13 December - Shannon L Sherri Cooper Uniform Shop Convenor beecroftpsuniform@gmail.com

School Banking

Regular Hours: Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

School banking is now closed for 2018. Any outstanding reward items will be delivered in the next week. Thank you to all the helpers over the year – banking has been really well supported in 2018. Alice Clayton 0408 628940

Alice.clayton@cba.com.au

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BOOSH

Hello Booshies!!! This week is Art Week. Did you know we have an Art Club at Boosh? Staff Sophie has been helping the students paint in the style of famous painters and they have been working hard over the term to create works. Tuesday afternoon this week there will be an Art Gallery installed in the cottage. Children and parents alike will be able to wander through and see the techniques the children have learnt and the wonderful art works they have created. VACATION CARE We have begun contacting non-Boosh BPS families this morning with offers of enrolment for available positions. Current Boosh families are still able to book days while they are still available. If you have not submitted your permission slip please do so immediately so that you can have access to book Vacation Care days. 2019 PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY OFFERS I will begin contacting families later this week with Permanent and Temporary offers for 2019. Please note, for Temporary positions there are often several rounds of offers, as families higher on the waitlist may decline positions. It can take several weeks to finalise temporary offers. If you are interested in your child’s position on the waitlist in comparison to positions being offered please contact Boosh from week 9 onwards. CHANGES TO SIGN IN/SIGN OUT AT BOOSH Regulation changes that come into effect in January 2019 have meant a change to the way families sign their children in and out of Boosh. In the coming weeks information will be provided to families on the new electronic system that will be in place by the end of term. We ask for patience and understanding as all staff and families adjust to this new system. YEAR 6 BOOSH FAREWELL This Thursday night is the Year 6 Boosh Farewell. It’s always a super fun night of games and food. Year 6 families have been contacted separately with details and we will have photos for next weeks newsletter. Get your 80’s outfits ready!!! SPECIAL AFTERNOON TEA Banana bread on Wednesday afternoon! UPCOMING DATES: Parent Committee Meeting – TODAY Tuesday 4 December 7:00p.m. in Boosh Year 6 BOOSH Farewell – Thursday 6 December from 6:30p.m. at Boosh December Vacation Care – Thursday 20 December – Friday 21 December January Vacation Care – Monday 7 January – Tuesday 29 January (closed Monday 28 January) Have a great week! Mel and the Boosh Team 9980 8224 admin@boosh.com.au .

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Band News

Well done to all ensembles for a fabulous performance on Friday night. Thank you to everyone who came along to support our young musicians. Megan Hobbs, Secretary E: therealmeganhobbs@gmail.com Parent Rosters SCB1

Date Time Section Parent Tues 4 Dec 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Combined SCB1 and 2 Clara H Thurs 6 Dec 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Brass and percussion Benjamin Mc

Co-ordinator: Irene Robbins, irenerobbins19@gmail.com SCB2

Date Time Section Parent Tues 4 Dec 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. Woodwind Sophia K Fri 7 Dec 7:45a.m. – 9:15a.m. Combined SCB1 and 2 Patrick D

Co-ordinator: Nicole Tyzack, nicoletyzack@gmail.com Stage Band There are no more rehearsals for Stage Band this year. Co-ordinator: Karen Hopkins, karen.m.hopkins@gmail.com Intermediate Band

Date Time Section Parent Wed 5 Dec 7:45a.m. – 9:00a.m. Full band Thomas Bui Fri 7 Dec 3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m. No rehearsal N/A

Co-ordinator: Quyen Bui, qhbui@bigpond.com Training Band Training band rosters are now available through SignUp.com. If you have any questions, please contact Ruby. Co-ordinator: Ruby Kandola, p.kandola@optusnet.com.au Megan Hobbs therealmeganhobbs@gmail.com Secretary

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String Ensemble News

String Ensemble Application for 2019 Does your child play a string instrument? Violin, cello, viola, or double bass? Do you want your child to extend musical learning with friends at school by playing music together? Beecroft Public School Strings Program welcomes new players of all levels, from Kindy to Year 6, to join our String Ensembles. A variety of performance opportunities at festivals and events are provided to different ensembles throughout the year.

LET’S PLAY MUSIC TOGETHER! Intermediate Strings Students with one year of tuition on their instrument can join the Intermediate Strings. Rehearsals are on Monday mornings before school. Advanced Strings More accomplished players are invited to audition for the Advanced Strings. Rehearsals are on Thursday mornings before school. Training Strings - Expression of Interest The Band and Strings Committee is planning to start a third string ensemble at school next year for beginners. We are looking for expressions of interest to see if we have enough students to start such a group. If you have a child who has just started learning violin, cello or double bass, or if you are intending to start your child on learning a string instrument and wish your child to join a school string ensemble, please complete the Expression of Interest form on the following link: https://bpsstrings.typeform.com/to/r9mvEy Thank you to those parents who have filled in the online EOI form. If you know of other children who might be interested in joining the Training String Ensemble, please encourage them to complete the EOI form in the link above. It is a lot of fun to play music with friends. Term 4 Events Ensemble Event Location Date Time Advanced Rotary Carols* Beecroft Village

Green Mon 10 Dec **7:00p.m.

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*Additional rehearsal scheduled for Advanced Ensemble on Thursday 6 Dec 2018 at usual time. **Please note that the start time has been changed to 7:00p.m. Fei Gao Strings Co-ordinator StringsBPS@googlegroups.com

1C Play in the Park Please join us for our final class play date at the Village Green, this Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 3:30p.m. Please bring a plate of food to share (no nuts, please). Regards Kristy and Anand

3W End of Year Play To celebrate the end of Year 3, please come along for afternoon tea and a play on the Village Green on Thursday 13 December straight after school. Please bring a small plate of food to share. Lyndal and Graham

Community News Beecroft Public School, as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be of interest. Beecroft Public School does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility for the management or organization of these events.

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Piano

Small Group Piano lesson at school Use our special Piano Book with Digital Piano

Learn Piano easy and fast . $24 per 45 min Pay by Term . Monday after school at Room 4C

Contact: je-music@live.com.au (leave mobile number )

Mobile SMS to 0424 614 591+Child & school name

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