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Congratulations!Hawkesbury Helping Hands provide our students with a yummy breakfast twice a week.

Weekly Library

Scripture (Tuesday)

Student banking (Tuesday)

Uniform shop (2.45–3.15pm) Tuesday and Thursday

Fortnightly Newsletter (Thursday – even weeks)

Assembly (Wednesday – even weeks)

Monthly P&C Meeting 7.00pm – 3rd Monday of month

Recent notes Note/Payments due

Healthy Breakfast

Swimming and safety program Friday 22 November

Community food appeal Wednesday 20 November

Year 6 fundraising fun activities event 2019 Wednesday 13 November

Nov Friday 8 Healthy breakfast

Wednesday 13 Kinder 2020 orientation

Friday 15 Year 6 fun activity event

Monday 18 P&C meeting

Friday 22 Kinder 2020 orientation

Dec Wednesday 4 Celebration of Learning

Mon 9–Wed 11 Swimming and safety program Years 2-6

Tuesday 10 Year 6 farewell

Wednesday 11 Gold card morning tea

Thursday 12 Parent helper morning tea

Diary dates

64 Alexander Street, Bligh ParkTel 4572 7067 I Fax 4572 6642

blighpark-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auwww.blighpark-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Persistence • Pr ide • Excellence

Principal’s reportDear parents/caregivers,

Week 4, this term is just flying by. I would encourage you to keep an eye on the school calendar and the notifications on the SkoolBag app as there is lots happening over the next few weeks.

Through our giving back mufti day we were able to raise $350

to donate to Hawkesbury’s Helping Hands to assist them in the great work they do across the Hawkesbury, as it is always

great to give back. Well done Bligh Park.

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On Friday 1 November, 48 very excited Bligh Park Kindergarten students, along with 10 teachers and parents/carers had an early start and boarded a coach bound

for Sydney Taronga Zoo.

From the moment our students entered the zoo, they were in awe of the sights, smells and sounds around them. After a short refreshment stop, they wove through the zoo stopping to observe koalas, giraffes, elephants, meerkats, capybaras, seals, penguins, birds and many more in their habitat. The students’ excitement and their reactions to the animals’ ‘antics’ were priceless!

The seal show was a must-see and our students were treated to some wonderful antics performed by well-trained seals supported by talented marine zookeepers who told us many interesting facts about seals and their survival needs. There were many opportunities for audience participation throughout the show.

Early Stage 1

Sydney Taronga Zoo excursion

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The students’ excitement and their reactions to the animals’

‘antics’ were priceless!

A highlight of the day was the visit to the education centre where our students participated in a 45-minute lesson led by one of the zoo teachers. During this animal encounter experience, our students engaged in an intimate session meeting some fascinating native Australian animals, learning about their roles in the environment and their unique features and adaptations that help them thrive in the wild. The Bligh Park students were commended for their wonderful manners, great listening skills and thoughtful answers to the teacher’s questions.

The return journey saw some very tired little people who had walked from one end of the zoo and back again but had many happy memories of a wonderful day at Sydney Taronga Zoo to share with their families.

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Many aspects of a student’s placement are taken into consideration, to

carefully place every student. The teachers possess information on each student’s academic ability, reading levels, mathematics ability, NAPLAN results and emotional and social needs. Student friendship groups are taken into consideration as well.

Possible friendship groups are 1 consideration in the placement, however, it is viewed in terms of ‘learning buddies’ not necessarily ‘social buddies’. While having a special friend is important, I remind everyone that this is a class group for learning.

We will commence our planning for 2020 soon and would greatly appreciate receiving information regarding any special considerations relating to class placements for the 2020 school year, as staff will soon begin the lengthy process of forming classes.

Planning for

2020This is a very thorough process that involves considerable time, sensitivity and care. Every child is placed in reference to a bigger plan of how students, classes and teachers come together for optimal learning.

If you have any important information that you feel we need to take into consideration when placing your child/children for the 2020 school year, please inform me in writing prior to Friday 1 November 2019.

This can be done by writing a letter and dropping it into the school office or sending an email to: blighpark-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.

Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to change a child’s class after the new school year has commenced. Whilst, all concerns will be taken into consideration, I cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.

Also, if your child is not returning to Bligh Park Public School in 2020, please let the office staff know so we can do as much as possible to organise classes around anticipated enrolments.

If you have any concerns which you would like to discuss, please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Kind regards,Joan Westerweller

On Friday 5 November, I had the pleasure of taking 3 students to Londonderry Public School to participate in the Hawkesbury public speaking competition.

Kayla 5W, Taylor 4L and Abigail 4L presented both a prepared and an impromptu speech. For their prepared speeches, students chose a topic from the topics given. All topics were related to content covered in classes this year.

Congratulations to our public speaking contestants on a job well done and for being outstanding ambassadors for our school.

Emma Williams, Public Speaking Coordinator

Well done Kayla 5W,Taylor 4L and Abigail 4L.

Hawkesbury public speaking competition Artwork fundraiserThank you to the families who have supported our current fundraiser and purchased products which will feature your child’s artwork. Students have created some lovely artwork for this project, which will make a lovely keepsake or present for those who have ordered. This fundraiser concluded today and orders will be sent home as soon as they are received in about 3-4 weeks.

Christmas raffleThe P&C are currently organising a Christmas raffle which will be drawn at the school Christmas concert. Raffle tickets and further information will be sent home sortly.

P&C meetingOur next P&C meeting on Monday, 18 November at 7.00pm in the staffroom will be our last meeting for the year. This will be an informal meeting to share some light refreshment and celebrate our achievements as a result of the wonderful support our school community has given the P&C this year. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Thank you. P&C Committee

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Kindergarten transition

They were greeted

by our very excited

Year 3 buddies

who were wearing

super sleuth

glasses.

At the canteen, the students and their buddies were

treated to an ice block which they enjoyed immensely.

The session was enjoyed by all and many of them were asking when they were coming back again which is a very positive sign that they enjoyed their

morning at big school.

The final task was a craft activity under the COLA where the new Kindergarten students

found a card with the first letter of their name on it and

decorated it with confetti.

There were some very excited little children with big smiles on their faces on Monday 4 November when our 2020 Kindergarten students attended their very first transition to school session.

After introducing

themselves, the

buddies helped their

new friends to make

a pair of super sleuth

glasses which they

wore as they visited

various areas of

the school.

In each location,

they received a

stamp on their

treasure hunt card.

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SRC report

For your chance to win a canteen voucher, all you need is 1 lucky SRC Bluey to go into the draw and the more SRC Blueys you collect the better the chance of your name being drawn from the box. So let’s keep up the great work out in the playground!

Community food appealThis term the SRC made the decision to participate in the community food appeal. Our SRC would like to encourage our school community to support families in the wider community by donating non-perishable food items for hampers. Strong Nation will distribute hampers to families who find it difficult to experience the joy of Christmas due to their circumstances.

All food items will be collected by the Strong Nation Community by 20 November.

Thank you, SRC

Project ‘clean up’ updateThis SRC focus for the next two weeks is in the playground and is focusing on lining up respectfully and quietly. We would like to thank everyone who has been following the focus and being responsible in the playground.

At our last assembly we mentioned that there was going to be some changes to the SRC project clean up and we would like to share these with you.

There will continue to be 2 selected SRC members at recess and lunch handing out the SRC Blueys. So that you know who these members are, they will now be wearing a yellow Hi-Vis vest, just like the teachers on duty.

Another big change is that you no longer need to hold onto your Blueys. The SRC representative who gives you a SRC Bluey, will write your name and class on it and put it in a box that they will carry with them at recess and lunch. All your Blueys will get put into the box and at the Monday morning assembly, we will be drawing 1 SRC Bluey out of the box. The person whose name is drawn will be rewarded a $2 canteen voucher.

Congratulations to Chanelle (3S), who received the

$2 canteen voucher from our SRC at

Monday’s assembly

We will be holding the annual Bligh Park healthy breakfast on Friday, 8 November starting at 8.15am Parents/carers are warmly invited

• Please bring along a plastic bowl and spoon

• Students are invited to wear their favourite sports team supporter clothing to help promote health and fitness at Bligh Park Public School.

• Keeping safety in mind, all clothing must have sleeves and shoes must be closed-in.

• A gold coin donation would be greatly appreciated to help support our lunchtime program.

Bligh Park Public School

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Term 4, Week 3KB DolciKC Avarla and AmeliahKG Maddison1D Amelia2C Jhai, Elora, Ace and Alexis3/4G Ava and Piper4L Kane and Riley5/6P Tristen6F Mackenzie and Gemma

Gold awardsTerm 4, Week 2KB SethKC Mase and LouieKG Zackariah2C Kayleigh and Henry3/4G Connor and Emily4L Jhett and Savannah5W Sapphire and Sienna

Bluey awards

Term 4, Week 3

KC Avarla, Phoenix and EmmaKG Lleyton, Maddison and Jaycob1H Alyssa, Lilley, Cooper, Giselle, Oliver, Brody & Mason2C Alexis, Coby, Ruby, Benjamin and Taj

2K Joel, Brayden, Rena and Rylee4L Eric and Eden6F Belinda

Term 4, Week 4

KC Zainab and PaxtonKG Kaleb1H Alyssa, Giselle, Cooper, Brody, Mason, Oliver & Lilley2C Tyler6F Belinda

K-6M Elias

Term 4, Week 2

2C Elora, Shante, Ace, Henry, Damon and Yelaina3S Chanelle and Maddison3/4G AidenK-6M Elias

Term 4, Week 3

KB Ashton and Levi

KC Louie, Beau, Emily and Xhaiden

KG Isla and Jessica

1D Jazmine and Blake

1H Thomas, Ace and Mia

2C Willow and Shante

2K Aisaia and Sophia

3S Jaie and Nadia

3/4G Cooper and Blake

4L Eric and Eden

5W Hayden, Riley and Casey

5/6P Myah and Caleb

6F Tyron and William

Assembly awards Term 4, Week 2

KB Zaiden and Aleira

KC Brynn and Paxton

KG Janaya and Indianna

2C Harrison and Mia

2K Issabella and Joel

3S Thomas and Charlaiha

3/4G Aiden and Alaki

4L Summer and Natalia

5W Brodee, Riley and Zac

5/6P Connor and Riley

Silver ring Plush toyIf you believe these items may be yours, please enquire at the office. Thank you

Applying for Year 7 entry into selective high schools in 2021Government schools use a range of strategies to meet the educational needs of gifted and talented students. One strategy is selective high school placement, which provides intellectual stimulation and an educationally enriched environment for gifted and talented students. Offers for selective high school placement will be determined mainly on the basis of the selective high school placement test results and school assessment.

This process is conducted online and the site is open from 8 October through to 11 November.

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Our local community offers…

Tai Chi & Qigong exercises are conducted during

school term on Tuesdays at 6.30pm in the school hall.

These activities are suitable for people of all ages

and fitness levels.

With slow, graceful, and gentle movements,

Tai Chi & Qigong can help achieve a good posture,

strength, body balance and co-ordination as well as

establishing a healthy lifestyle.

The instructor is Cyril Loa who is an exercise professional

in Tai Chi and Fitness. He can be contacted either on

0432 639 053 or via email Cyril.loa@gmail.com

TAI CHI and HEALTH QIGONG for health and wellbeing

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Our local community offers…

Our local community offers…

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