Issue 39 Term 1- Week 4, 2013

Principal’s Message Great Start to 2013

I am most pleased to report that our school year has begun very well indeed. Children returned from their sum-mer holiday refreshed and we have continued as we left off last year. Overall behaviour levels are very high, stu-dents have settled in calmly and our educational programs are well underway. Our classes have now been finalised, following confirmation of our enrolment and staffing levels last week. I am pleased to say we have had an increase in student enrolment. We are delighted to have 40 new kinder students in 2013, which is the highest number for many years. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new fami-lies.

Meet the Teacher Thank you to all the parents who attended our Meet the Teacher afternoon on Monday. It’s a great start to the year to be able to meet your child’s teacher and understand the programs which will be taught. As I said at the beginning of the afternoon on Monday, at Bonnyrigg we see your child’s education very much as a partnership between school and home. The more communication we have the better we are able to provide for every child’s individual needs. Similarly, if there is ever something you would like to talk to me about please feel free to contact me.

Swimming Carnival Our annual School Carnival was a great success on Tuesday. Once again the day was characterised by maximum participation by all students in the great variety of activities which were organised. Congratulations to everyone who attended and enjoyed the day. The winning house will be announced as soon as all the points are added and checked. Congratulations to the finalists and we wish our zone swimmers well this week.

Thank you very much to all staff for your great efforts on the day, with very special thanks to Miss Ngov and Miss Strickland for their outstanding organi-sation of the day.

Attendance At Bonnyrigg PS we value attendance. It is extremely im-portant that students attend school daily and are punctual. Students that arrive after the 9am bell are late and need to go to the office for a late note. Our students are rewarded for regular attendance, being on time and bringing a note to explain absences. The month of March will be attendance month. Students who attend every day of March, are not late and bring a doctors certificate when sick will be invited to a Pizza Party and enter into a prize raffle.

Regards,

Peter Ward

School Calendar Week 5

Mon. 25th Feb - K-6 Assembly Wed. 27th Feb - KIP Fri. 1st March - Round 1 PSSA begins Fri. 1st March - Attendance Month begins Week 6 Wed. 6th March - KIP Fri. 8th March - Round 2 PSSA Week 7 Mon. 11th March - K-6 Assembly Thu. 14th March - Selective High School Tests

News and Information

There is a lot of valuable information on School A-Z www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au

Here is some of the information you can find: 2013 homework planner Kids and families run more smoothly when there's a plan. The 2013 homework and study calendar includes key dates and school holidays. You can print it out month by month, or by the whole year. Find out more http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/2013-homework-planner Doing well in class Our expert panel shares tips about how parents can help their younger and older kids reach their full potential at school and motivate them for learning. Watch the video. Find our more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/getting-off-to-a-good-start/good-start-chapter-one Eight ways to get your kids organised Are you ready for morning madness, late assignments, yesterday's half-eaten lunch sweating in the schoolbag? Just like adults, children cope much better if they can manage their time and their environment wisely. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/eight-great-ways-to-get-your-kids-organised-for-school Smart foods to boost learning Mother Nature is full of foods that help us think and feel better. What do you give your child to help them think more clearly, and enhance concentration and memory? Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/food/smart-foods-to-boost-learning

Helping your Kindergarten Child succeed at school A great way to kick off your child's formal education is to understand the school culture and what your child is doing in the classroom. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/helping-kindy-kids-succeed-at-

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Friendships to boost your child’s learning If children are happy socially they tend to be more engaged in their learning. So teaching your child about the importance of making friends is as vital as learning their ABCs. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/development/how-friendships-boost-your-childs-learning

Honour Awards Congratulations to the students who have achieved an Honour Award at our first assembly for 2013. Students who collect 5 Awards hand them in to Mrs Howlett to earn an Honour Award. Please keep your child’s Awards in a safe place.

Preschool waiting list applications for 2014 will be taken from March 14th.

David N 2O Joshua V 2O Matthew H 2O

Venna P 1S Lina H 1S Jessica C 1/2B Tommy S 1/2B

Julious 3/4W Tommy N 4/5F Jessica L 5/6S

Our website is regularly updated with photos, news and has a school calendar.

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

Welcome Kindergarten!

The uniform Shop is opened every Tuesday and Wednesday. Morning and afternoons.

Are you interested in Playgroup?

Call 9610 1511 and ask for Mariana.

The school uniform draw begins in

week 5. Every morning students in full

school uniform go into the draw to win a $2 canteen voucher.

Students must have a school hat.

Breakfast Club is on Wednesday. Get to school at 8:30am and have

breakfast with your friends.