Beresfield Bugle Beresfield Public School

Live And Learn Cnr Anderson Dr & Lawson Ave, Beresfield NSW 2322

T: 4966 1146 F :4966 2492 E: Beresfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W: beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 4 Week 8 Thursday 6th December 2018

PRINCIPAL TALK

Reporting to Parents

Tomorrow reports will be sent home with students. Meetings with teachers about the reports will be made on request by parents.

K-6 Assembly

Our last whole school assembly for the year occurs tomorrow at 2pm. Parents invited.

Senior Citizens Luncheon

Next Monday at 11:15am some Stage 3 students will walk across to the Beresfield Bowling Club to sing to the Senior Citizens at their Xmas Luncheon. What a great way to mix the generations!

P&C Meeting

Next Monday is the final P&C meeting for the year. All invited in the staffroom at 5:30pm

Presentation Day

We are all looking forward to our Presentation Day assembly on Thursday 13th Dec at 9:15am. It will take place in the Lloyd Crockett Community Hall. All parents and community are invited to attend.

Student Leaders 2019

Our 2019 school leader election took place last Friday. We are so proud of our 14 students who nominated themselves as a candidate for 2019 school leadership positions. All students were organised and presented their speeches well in the lead up to Friday. They made the decision of who to vote for very difficult. They are (in alphabetical order)…

Chaise Chapman

Bella Evans

Matilda Higginbottom

Mikayla Ireland

Manaia Parker

Brody Scrivener

From these six, the captain, vice-captain and four prefects will be announced at our Presentation Day assembly on Thursday 13th Dec.

Yearbook

On sale for $27. Those who have bought it are raving about it!

End-of-year Activity

On Friday 14th December, we are heading out on excursions. All students come in school uniform. The canteen will be closed on this day.

K-2 - Speers Point Park travelling by bus. $10

Stage 2 - Movies at Maitland, followed by Maitland Park travelling by bus. $20

Stage 3 - Newcastle Foreshore travelling by train. $6

The Support Unit – Movies at Greenhills travelling by bus. $20

P&C Xmas Fun Day

On Tuesday 18th Dec, the P&C have organised an out-of-uniform day. Students are asked to wear a Xmas shirt. The raffle will be drawn and Santa may make an

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Payment due for Excursions—Wed 12th Dec

Presentation Day - Thurs 13th Dec

End of Year Excursion—Fri 14th Dec

Last day for Uniform Shop—Tues 11th Dec

Bellata PS Christmas Appeal due tomorrow

Notes sent home

P&C Xmas Fun Day BBQ Order

Prefect Congratulatory Letter

Facebook

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Uniform Shop Open:

Tuesdays 8.30am - 9.00am

Fridays 8.30 - 9.00am

P&C Meeting

2nd Monday of each month

5.30pm in the staffroom

appearance too. This is also the last day of the canteen for lunch orders. See below about the P&C funded BBQ lunch!

Canteen

On Friday 14th the canteen will close because all students will be on their end-of-year excursion.

In the last week of school the canteen will operate normally on Monday 17th Dec. Tuesday 18th Dec will be the last day of operation, and will be a special day. The P&C will fund the lunch for all students. Last Monday a note was sent home to each student, asking for each student’s preference. These orders will be delivered to rooms at 1:30pm on the day. Ice blocks will be the only item sold over the counter at 11am. Students need to bring their own food on Wednesday 19th Dec, the last day of school.

Last day for students

Students’ last day of the year is Wednesday 19th Dec. On this day, there are two activities of note. The first is that students will be told who their class teacher for next year will probably be. Students will get the opportunity to be with this teacher for part of the afternoon.

Then, just before the final bell, students will form an arch in Area A and those students and staff who will be leaving for the final time can walk through to say their final farewells.

Last Week’s Quiz

What is the 16th letter of the alphabet? P

Congratulations go to Shenesse, Haych, Harlem, Abby and Emerald who submitted correct entries.

Mr Jonathan Ridgway

Year 6 Committee Meeting

The final committee meeting will be held on Monday 10th Dec at 3.05pm in classroom 5/6D for last minute organising of the setup of the hall.

An information letter will be going home soon advising parents/students of expectation on the formal assembly and dinner.

End of Year Excursion Payments due 3.15pm Wednesday 12th Dec

Payments may be made at the office by EFTPOS or cash (in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s name and class), credit card over the phone or with the Parent Online Payment Portal (POP) on our school website. If sending money in with your child please send in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s name and class. Receipts will be returned to you in this bag. We don’t hold money overnight and so do not carry change so correct money is appreciated.

Please speak to the office staff or send in a confidential note to the Principal if you are experiencing financial hardship as assistance may be available for some excursions.

Stephanie Bagnall - Admin Manager

Library Stocktake

During Week 9 the library will be conducting a stocktake. Borrowing for 2018 has now ceased and it is vital that all library books are returned to the library so that they are included in the stocktake. We are currently running a competition to see which class has all of their books returned first and the children in the winning class will receive a prize. Thanks for your assistance.

Karen Meyer— Teacher Librarian.

Kindergarten PRD Christmas Colouring in competition

This week all students in Kindergarten were invited to participate in a PRD Christmas colouring in competition. Colouring in pictures are due back class teachers by 9am Friday morning. The local agent from PRD Real Estate Beresfield, Reece Thompson, will present vouchers to three students on Tuesday the 11th December at our lunch time assembly. Best of luck to all students!

Mikaela Vermeulen

Books in Homes

Last Friday 30th November, we held our last Books in Homes Assembly for 2018. Students from Early Stage One and Stage One attended this assembly along with some very

Fri 14th Dec

Mon 17th Dec

Tue 18th Dec

Wed 19th Dec

Closed Due to end-of-year excursions

Open Running stock down due to end of year.

Special lunch funded by P&C. Iceblocks only for sale.

No orders. Iceblocks only for sale

special guests. Our guest speaker was Wendy Fitzgerald, who entertained all of the students with her writing tool box and encouraged all of the children to think about imaginative writing. A big thank you must go to Quarry Mining and Construction for supporting this worthwhile initiative. Due to their generosity each child gets these books to take home and keep in a library bag. As of 2018, and through the generous support of sponsors, donors and funding bodies, the tally stands at nearly 2.5 million books distributed across Australia through the Books in Homes Program!

Mikaela Vermeulen—Books in Homes Coordinator

2019 Swimming Carnival - Monday 4th February

This Friday is the final day for the return of swimming carnival notes for the 2019 swimming carnival. Thank you to those students/parents who have returned their notes already and to those parents who have indicated that they would like to assist on the day. I have only three volunteers at this stage and would love to have at least 10 so that we can time all lanes and have some assistance on the side of the pool for judging or moral support. I know some parents are unable to possibly know if they are available at this stage, but I am also happy for anyone to inform me up until the last day of the school term. Please make sure that forms are completed correctly and that your child CAN swim the nominated distance and stroke so that we are able to run a safe and positive carnival.

House Captains

This afternoon we conducted the elections for House Captains. Successful candidates will be announced at next Thursday’s Presentation Day assembly.

Michael Edwards—Sports Co-ordinator

Next week’s focus is: Do Your Best

When I’m doing my best:

I focus on my work

I actively participate

I set goals

I am a good sport

This Week’s Quiz

The Murray River divides New South Wales and _____________.

Write your answer on a piece of paper with your name and class and post it in the Quiz Box next to Mr Ridgway’s office by Wednesdays at 10am.

Not Returning in 2019?

We will start to organise classes soon for 2019. If you are moving and will not be returning in 2019, please advise the office as soon as possible.

Sporting Schools Basketball

This week is the last week of our Sporting School basketball program. We would like to thank the team from Newcastle Basketball for running the program and working with all of our students. Students have thoroughly enjoyed the program and it has been pleasing to see their skills improve each week. You never know, we may see one of our students become a future “Boomer” or “Opal” and represent Australia in Basketball.

Congratulations to the following students who

received awards at the last assembly.

KL Ameena S Jayden R

KW Alex C Harvey B

1H Brayton S Darcey P

1V Luka B Lachlan C

2G Melissa M Jake T

2L Lily E Aiden B

3/4A Mathew M Kiara R

3/4E Brayden C Haych B

3/4W Corey Mc Kade H

5/6D Boz S Tkyus P

5/6E Alex B Ruby A

5/6W Thomas L

Brant S

Matilda H

K/6SJ Eli B

K/6M Alex F

K/6R Curtis R

P & C News

Canteen The canteen is run by volunteers and opens each morning at 8.30am. Correct change is appreciated.

Any parents wanting to help in the canteen please contact Angela on 0408 641 387.

Raffle Tickets Please return raffle tickets to the canteen by Monday 17th Dec.

Uniform Shop The last day for the year will be Tuesday 11th December 2018.

Open every day Week 1 of Term 1 2019.

Staff Development Day Tuesday 29th January 2019

9am—12.00 noon.

Tues—Fri 8.30am—9.00am.

There are no EFTPOS facilities, so please bring cash.

Order forms are available at the office and orders with money will be filled and sent to your child's class.

Canteen Roster Term 4 2018

Monday 10th December Tuesday 11th December

Stacey Munzenberger Aimee Rolph

Carolyn Watt Carolyn Watt

Wednesday 12th December Thurs 13th December

Tegan Brown Aimee Rolph

Carolyn Watt Lesa Ashard

Lesa Ashard

Friday 14th December

Carol Pirie Maria Warwick

Jenny Smith Tiffany Lovell

If you are unable to attend on your rostered day, or if

you would like to help in the canteen, contact Angela

Waters on 0408 641 387.

P&C Raffle Donations

It is that time of year again where we ask families

to donate items for our Christmas Raffle.

Donations like food, toys, colouring books, textas

or something Christmas themed would be great

for our hampers.

Donations for the annual P&C Christmas Raffle

can be left at the canteen.

We would love to make this the biggest raffle yet

and have lots of prizes on offer. Please send

donations by Friday 14th December.

The Raffle will be drawn on 18th December.

Term 4 2018 Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8

3 December 4 December

FGHS Orientation Day

5 December

K-2 Basketball Program

6 December 7 December

Support Class - PCYC

Reports Home

K-2 Responsible Pet Visit

K-6 Assembly

Yr 3-6 Basketball Program

9

10 December

P&C Meeting

11 December

Uniform Shop Last Day for the year

12 December

13 December

9.15am Presentation Day

14 December

End of Year Excursions

10

17 December

Year 6 Farewell Assembly

Year 6 Farewell Dinner

18 December

P&C Xmas Fun Day

19 December

Last Day for Students

Farewell Arch 2.45pm

Term 1 2019 Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

28 January

Public Holiday

29 January

Staff Develop Day

Uniform Shop open 9.00-12.00

30 January

Students Return

Best Start Interviews

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

31 January

Best Start Interviews

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

1 February

Kindergarten 1st Day

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

2

4 February

Swimming Carnival

Yrs 3-6

5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February