thursday 25 october 2018, week 2 term 4 · “one of the year 5 classes, 5f, came fourth overall in...
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BUNGENDORE PUBLIC SCHOOL
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THURSDAY 25 October 2018, WEEK 2 TERM 4
Term 4
Sat 27 Oct 150 years Spring Fair
Thur 1 Nov March of the Fire Ants
Thurs 15 Nov Infants Assembly-12:10 pm 2C Hosting
Primary Assembly-1:20 pm 6T Hosting
Mon 19 Nov - Fri 23 Nov—Year 6 Camp
Mon 3 Dec Swimming Scheme Begins
Fri 14 Dec Swimming Scheme Ends
Mon 17 Dec Presentation Day
Tue 18 Dec Year 6 Farewell
Wed 19 Dec Last day for students Term 4
Kinder 2019 Orientation Dates
Tues 23 Oct Orientation Morning 9:30 am
Thur 1 Nov Play Session 12:30 pm
Fri 9 Nov Play Session 9:30 am
Mon 19 –25 Nov *GTKY—Interviews
Thur 29 Nov Special Infants Assembly for
2019 Kindergarten
*GTKY-Getting to Know You Interviews
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN ABBREVIATED COPY OF THE NEWSLETTER, TO SEE THE FULL COPY,
PLEASE GO TO EITHER THE SKOOLBAG APP OR OUR WEBSITE.
Musica Viva Performance
March of the Fire Ants –Thur 1 Nov
Latest News
Matific Australian and New Zealand Maths Competition
Bungendore Public School has received an amazing prize pack from Matific Australia for extraordinary success in
the Australian and New Zealand Maths Competition this year.
“Our school finished in the top ten schools overall-and was the only Australian public school to do so, as well as
taking third place call Australian schools,” teacher Ms Kerry Forman said.
“One of the Year 5 classes, 5F, came fourth overall in the Year 5 class category and second place in Australia.”
Matific Primary Maths educator Brent Hughes said it had been an epic race to the finish line and that the organ-
isers had received incredible feedback from all involved.
“In fact, in a survey during the competition, after using Matific for only one week 94% of teachers already said
they would recommend Matific, over 90% of students said that they want to keep learning and practicing maths
with Matific and more than 80% of teachers said that more students love maths after playing Matific.”
“Thank you to all the wonderful principals, teachers and students who participated.”
“What an amazing finish for Bungendore and what an incredible effort from all your school. I really want to con-
gratulate you guys on your fantastic work.”
The school has received Matific prize vouchers, certificates and Ted won a Galaxy licence and certificate.
Botanic Gardens and CSIRO Discovery Excursion
Children in Years 3 and 4 from Bungendore Public School have
been on an excursion to the Australian National Botanical
Gardens and the CSIRO Discovery Centre at Black Mountain.
Year 4 student Matthew Forman said the classes were taken
on guided walks through a temperate rainforest area and a
dry bushland area.
“The guide talked to us about the plants and their history and
we saw loads of lizards!” Matthew said.
“At the CSIRO Discovery Centre, we found out that wifi was
developed in Australia by CSIRO scientists. Using iPads, we
scanned QR codes to get questions that took us around the
centre to find the answers. It was a great day and we learned
a lot!”
The students also heard about other CSIRO inventions such
plastic bank notes and Aerogard insect repellent, in what was
a really engaging day of discovery.
“WouldMan” wows Bungendore kids!
“Wouldman is like a super hero. His costume is made of wood
and in it, he would do many things.”
Sydney-based artist Justin Buchta presented his very unique
one-man show, filled with puns, poetry, physical drama and
acrobatics at Bungendore Public School on Friday.
He was also one of the artists at the Wood Dust Festival over
the weekend.
Justin creates original works of theatre for both adults and chil-
dren, and has presented and toured shows for street theatre
festivals in Portugal, the UK and France.
He trained for theatre at the Jacques Lecoq School in Paris,
and is also an alumni of the Sydney College of the Arts, MVA.
Now, he teaches physical drama, specialising in mask, mime
and movement to people of all ages in Australia at the Aus-
tralian Theatre for Young People and NIDA.
Parents & Citizens
Association Newsletter
Term 4 Week 2 - 25 th October 2018
Spring Fair: Saturday 27th Oct, 11 - 3pm
The countdown is on… only TWO days until our Spring Fair! Live entertainment, helicopter rides, a special 150 year photo exhibition, horse and carriage rides, a petting zoo, craft, fresh produce, games, rides and loads of delicious hot food options… there’s something for absolutely everyone!
Preparation the key to sweet success
A HUGE thank you to everyone who has been working so hard behind the scenes to make our Spring Fair a success. Lolly bags have been filled, sponsors are on board, crafty hands have been busy, rides are booked, hot food menus have been finalised and lots of baked goods are on the way! Please keep your fingers and toes crossed for a bright sunny day, and spread the word to your friends, neighbours and family to come down to the school on Saturday and support our school community.
Calling all helpers
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to help on the day - we really appreciate your support. However, we still need more volunteers to lend a hand. Please visit our SignUpGenius page - available sessions are listed in one hour slots so you can pick a time that suits you best. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Raffle Tickets
All families have now received a book of raffle tickets to sell for the Spring Fair. The prizes this year are AMAZING and include vouchers to Questacon, rock climbing, petcare, firepits, and even firewood! Please return all raffle tickets (sold and unsold) and any money collected to the office in an envelope marked with your family’s name.
Parents & Citizens Association Newsletter cont…
Please return all unsold tickets for accounting purpose. Many thanks for your help with this important Fair activity.
SAVE $$ with Bungendore Bucks
Bungendore Bucks are now available from the school office. These can be used exclusively at the Spring Fair on ALL P&C and school-run stalls. Best of all, if you purchase prior to event you receive an early bird discount of 12 Bungen-dore Bucks for only $10. EFTPOS facilities will also be available on the day at a number of locations.
Spring Fair checklist
Return raffle tickets
Buy Bungendore Bucks from School Office and SAVE!
Donate baked goodies to the cake stall - drop off School Office tomorrow or to the cake stall on Saturday directly from 9am, Don’t forget to please label with a full list of ingredients
Donate craft, eggs, plants or fresh produce: drop off to School Office on Friday 26th October
Send in your school stall donation items ℅ Mrs Howarth in the Kindy block
Sign up to do a shift on the day https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0549aea62ba0fc1-spring/51069765
Check what time your musicians/singers/dancers have to be ready to perform
Come along and have FUN!
Stay in touch
There is many ways to keep up with the latest school and P&C news. Have you liked us on Facebook yet? Also, don’t forget to download the free BPS Skoolbag app, which is another great source of BPS news (a full version of the newsletter). Finally, the school website www.bungendore-p.schools.nsw.gov.au is a central hub for all essential stu-dent information.
Uniform shop news
The Uniform Shop will be open every Friday afternoon from 2.45 - 3.30pm in Term 4. You can also send orders via the office or via email directly to [email protected]. Please note that orders will only be packed by our volunteers on Fridays. All second-hand items are 50% off until the end of 2018 - come in and grab a bargain.
Parenting hack
Limit soap usage by twisting rubber bands around the pump nozzle.
Joke of the week
What is brown, hairy and wears sunglasses? A coconut on vacation.
Upcoming events
Spring Fair: Saturday 27th October 2018, 11am - 3pm
P&C meetings: Term 4 - Week 3, 30th October & Week 8, 4th December from 7pm in the staffroom. If you wish to
add an item to the agenda, please send an email to Len at [email protected]
Fundraisings items for sale
‘Bungers and Mash Recipe Book’ & 150th Commemorative Aprons
Available at IGA, Bendigo Bank or at www.bungendore-p.school.nsw.edu.au/autumn-fair-p-c/bps-cookbook
Defence N
ew
s
Welcome back to term 4 ! I hope you all enjoyed your break. This weekend is the 150years Spring
Fair and our award winning gnomes will be on display for those of you who missed them at Floriade. Just a re-
minder that Remembrance Day is on Sunday 11th November commencing at 10.40am, at the War Memorial
Cenotaph. Notes have gone home with senior children who are presenting speeches on the day. If any Defence
children would like to plant a cross on the day please let me know or call me on 0438157564. Everyone is wel-
come to attend this very special occasion. The post office is once again offering the opportunity for members
within the community to send a Christmas package for an Australian soldier. If you are interested please see
Michelle or Tanya at the post office. Last week at Defence club we had lots of fun making rockets and testing
them out on the town oval. Due to popular demand we will be making them again this
week. Have a great week.
Michelle English - DSTA
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018
BUNGENDORE & DISTRICT WAR MEMEORIAL
SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2018—10:40 AM
On Remembrance Day each year, Bungendorians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am to remember those who
died or suffered for Australia’s causer in all wars and armed conflicts.
Since 1947, more than 30,000 Australians have served in over 50 multi-national Peacekeeping operations in which
14 Australians have lost their lives. This year the Remembrance Service will commemorate the service of those
Peacekeepers.
Bungendore Senior Choir Performance
Our senior choir will be performing at the Spring Fair this Saturday 27th October at 12:45pm in
the school hall.
ALL MEMBERS of the choir to meet Mrs Dabusti
Near the Stage at 12:30pm
We will be AWESOME!!
Performing Arts News!
Jackson Dale, in Year 4 at BPS was a member of the amateur mass
ensemble of over 500 performers for the Grease: The Arena Experi-
ence recently held at The AIS Arena in Canberra.
Tell us about it…..Jackson!
“I recently took part in the Grease: The Arena Experi-
ence Canberra production. We did four shows from
Friday the 12th to Sunday the 14th November. The pro-
duction and rehearsal process was very challenging
but totally worth it. I auditioned to be part of the mass
dance and vocal ensemble in December 2017; almost
a year ahead of the show. As part of the mass ensemble we
danced and sang, supporting the principal cast. There were more
than 500 people in the group! The Grease production has travelled
all around Australia and the last show will be in Perth next year. The
first live show I was very excited and nervous, but also had great fun
and was so proud of everything we achieved. When we finished the
last show I felt very sad that it was all over. I’d love to do something
like it again soon. I’m hoping to audition for Charlie and the Choco-
late Factory next!”
Note: there were also a number of other high school students from
our community involved in the show! What an amazing experience!
for them all!
News Flash!!.... We have also just received news that Jackson and his sister Jessica have been accepted into
the ensemble (dancing and singing) group for The Wizard of Oz production in Sydney in 2020! Auditions took place last
week. Well done to both of you!
“We are all very proud of your talent and passion!”, Mrs Lawson, Music Teacher, BPS
Grease is the word…….
Girls League Tag
Dress like a Teacher Day
Paper Planes
Matific Australian and New Zealand
Maths Competition
BUNGENDORE PUBLIC
SCHOOL
ENROLLING NOW FOR 2019
OUR VALUES
Respect, Responsibility, Co-operation,
Doing Your Best, Honesty
“readiness for school”
An information session will be held at Bungendore Preschool on
Tuesday 4th September 2018 at 6.15pm.
Please RSVP to Bungendore Preschool on 6238 1423 if you would like to attend.
INFANTS Concert dress rehearsal
Kindergarten 2019 students and parents are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of our Infants Concert.
In the school hall on Tuesday 18th September at 12.15pm.
Kindergarten orientation morning
Our Orientation Morning will be held at Bungendore Public School
from 9.30am to 11.00am on Tuesday 23rd October 2018.
Parents/Carers are invited to attend our Information Session in the School Hall.
Kindergarten 2019 students will participate in fun activities in the Kindergarten classrooms.
Kindergarten activity sessions
Thursday 1st November 2018 from 12.30pm – 2.00pm.
and Friday 9th November 2018 from 9.30am – 11.00am.
Kindergarten 2019 students are encouraged to come to school to participate in fun activities.
“getting to know you” interviews
Interviews for Parents/Carers and Kindergarten 2019 students will be held from
Monday 19th through to Friday 23rd of November 2018.
This is a good opportunity to talk with our staff regarding your child.
Interviews will take approximately 15 minutes and can be booked at the school office.
Your preschool child must attend this meeting.
Infants assembly
Kindergarten 2019 students are invited to attend our Infants Assembly
in our School Hall at 12.10pm on Thursday 29th November 2018.
Enrolment forms
Enrolments forms are available from the School Office, Preschool & Milestones.
Birth Certificate or Passport & Immunisation Certificate must be provided.
The NSW Department of Education requires all children to produce a full Immunisation Certificate
before starting school.
UNIFORM
Uniform samples will be on display at Bungendore Preschool and Milestones during November,
this is to allow for correct sizes to be ordered.
Bungendore public school
Gibraltar Street, PO Box 242, Bungendore NSW 2621
Phone: 6238 1317 Fax: 6238 1718
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bungendore-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
