Wednesday, 28 August 2013

We value being: Respectful, Responsible and Safe

REMINDER Berinba is an allergy aware school

Berinba Public School 81 Church Street, Yass ph.: 6226 2110 berinba-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.berinba-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

BERINBA OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am to 3.30pm Uniform Shop open Fridays: 8.45am to 9.45am

Term 2 Councillors KINDERGARTEN ENROLMENTS FOR 2014

ARE NOW BEING TAKEN CWA MOROCCO PROJECT WINNER’S MORNING TEA Tomorrow (Thursday, 29 August) the CWA is holding a morning tea at 10:30am for the following students who have won prizes in the Morocco Project: Kindergarten/Year 1: 1st—Hugh McAleer (Yr1); 2nd—Zahrah Bell (Yr1) and 3rd—Keaghan Chatterton (KD) Years 2/3: 1st—Gemma Phillips (Yr2); 2nd—Luke Barlow (Yr2) and Equal 3rd—Lucius Oldfield (Yr2) and Evie Paull (Yr2) Years 4/5: 1st—Amy Halley (Yr5); 2nd—Noah Oldfield (Yr5) and Equal 3rd—Piper McPherson (Yr5) and Megan Kemp (Yr5); Highly Commended: Harrison Gomersall (Yr5) Year 6: 1st—Dylan Eather; 2nd—Megan Polsen and 3rd—Talissa Polsen (5H) Well done to all the 116 students who entered from Berinba. My apologies for the mix-up with the morning tea date.

DISCO The SRC are holding a disco in the Berinba Hall for Years 3—6 tonight from 6.30—8.00pm. Entry by gold coin donation. The theme is “FLUORO”, so come in your brightest colours. Glow sticks are permitted if used appropriately.

RESPECT– one of our important values! Please encourage your children to talk about respect. Respect for their elders, their peers and themselves. There have been a few incidents lately of rude comments expressed toward children and teachers that will not be tolerated. I encourage you to ask your children about our school rules and what respect looks and feels like. Catrine Doyle (Relieving Principal)

JUMP ROPE FOR HEART (JRH) The school, through the generosity of the community, have raised almost $3,300 for JRH. Well done everyone! Jennifer Hamilton (JRH Organiser)

SCHOOLS SPEC: WOOD RAFFLE 1st Prize (Trailer load of firewood)—John Buckley; 2nd Prize (Fruit cake)—Doris Dyball. Over $800 was raised. Thank you to all ticket sellers. Mr John Buckley was so happy with his wood prize he generously donated $100. SCHOOLS SPEC: CAKE STALL A huge thankyou to the parents, students and staff at Berinba for support of the School Spec Choir cake stall. We raised $821.60.

2NM Animal Safari

BINALONG BANJO PATERSON BUSH POETRY PRIZE: 14-15 Sept

Come along and be entertained from 4pm Saturday, 14 Sept. For more info: Robyn Sykes 6227 4377

DATES TO REMEMBER: 28 Aug —4/5D visit Embassy of Japan & Nat.Museum —Years 3-6 “FLUORO” disco from 6:30-8pm 29 Aug —P&C Father’s Day Stall —CWA Morning Tea for prize winners 30 Aug —Book Club orders due 7 Sept —Berinba Choir sing @ Yass Farmers Markets 10 Sept—P&C Meeting 13 Sept—School Photos NB. NEW DATE 15 Sept—P&C cater for Music Club @ Yass Mem. Hall 21 Sept—Berinba Choir sing @ Yass Farmers Markets

BERINBA CANTEEN ROSTER SEPTEMBER 2013

Monday 2 Sept Tuesday 3 Sept Wednesday 4 Sept Thursday 5 Sept Friday 6 Sept

Fiona Petty Megan Ironside Leanne Muscat Jessie Howlett

Monday 9 Sept Tuesday 10 Sept Wednesday 11 Sept Thursday 12 Sept Friday 13 Sept

Leah Lloyd Kirsty Sargent Fiona Langtry Lisa Jordan Leah Aplin

P&C NEWS: BERINBA 2013 CHOCOLATE DRIVE The P&C choc drive has now finished. Thankyou to all fam-ilies who participated. All unsold chocolates and money should now be returned. Reminder notes have been sent home this week. Infants winners: Tiarna Mitchell & Chelsea Graham Primary winners: Shayla Anderson & Lana Grannall

Lucky draw winners: Ashleigh Lawler; O’Brien Family; Harrington Family; Hinds Family; Lauren Stewart; Megan Polsen; Rochelle Loney; Hannah Makin & Tony Johnston.

FATHER’S DAY STALL: Thursday, 29 August Our stall will be held in the school hall as in previous years. Tracey Oostermeyer is running the stall this year. Thank you to all those parents who have sent in donations. Items will be priced between 50c—$5 .

MUSIC CLUB: Sunday, 15 September The P&C will be catering for a “High Tea” on 15 September at the Yass Memorial Hall. This is going to be a great event and will raise in excess of $2,000 towards our goal for more interactive whiteboards.

COMMUNITY NOTICES SUMMER SOCCER REGO DAY: Kinder to Year 12 Wednesday 11 September, 4-6 pm @ Walker Park. Information: Alison Beresford—0481 352 042;

Drew Gallagher—0408 633 143 & www.yassfc.com.au

YASS VALLEY COUNCIL: Sustainability Challenge “Tell us your secret Sustainability Challenge” is open until 30 August. Information: www.yass.nsw.gov.au or Yass Valley Council.

ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS: For information call Zoe on 0411 648 194 or Facebook “Zumba with Zoe”.

MURRUMBATEMAN FIELD DAYS (Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 October) CHILDREN’S ART COMPETITION— Please create artworks portraying animals in our area. Winning entries will be displayed at the Bendigo Bank tent site 135 at the Field Days. Categories 3-5 years; 6-9 years and 10-14years. Please submit on A4 paper only with “full name, age and contact details” to be written on back of art work. Entries can be dropped off at Murrumbateman Pharmacy, Dazzle Dance Academy through class hours and the Field Days Office. Closing date 16 October.

NATURAL DYING & ECO PRINTING WORKSHOP 7 & 8 September @ Bowning CWA Room from 9.30—3.30pm. Booking information: 0477 868 648

KITE FESTIVAL: Saturday, 12 Oct—11.00-5.00pm. Harden Picnic Racecourse. Entry by donation. Contact Ken McKay—6386 3526. Web: hardenkitefestival.org

CARTOONING CAMP: Wagga Wagga/7-8 September More information www.illustrating-man.com.au Term 3 Councillor Induction

3/4FR receive their official pen licences