Wednesday 20 November 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 BEING TAKEN NOW

Music—Count Us In

FANTASTIC TEAMWORK AT THE MINI- MARKETS DAY Students and staff are to be commended for their organisation and teamwork at last weeks mini-markets day. The photos included in this bulletin tell the story. Students raised approximately $2300. The Student Representative Council (SRC) will now make recommendations for how they would like to improve the school with the funds raised.

KINDY ORIENTATION AND PARENT SURVEYS Thank you to all families who have completed their child’s enrolment forms for kindergarten in 2014. If you know of a neighbour or family member who has not done so as yet, could you please remind them. We will start allocating classes in the very near future. Parent surveys asking about information in regard to 2014 class placements were sent out two weeks ago. Could any outstanding surveys please be returned as soon as possible. Copies are kept in the office or are on-line if needed.

EVALUATION OF 2013 PROGRAMS I have attached a survey in which I am seeking feedback in relation to 2013 programs. Your responses will be collated and be used inform the school about future planning. The survey can be completed on-line through survey monkey. The web address is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9TJQJP9

SWIMMING SCHEME The Swimming Scheme commences this Monday and is held every day for two weeks. If your child has been chosen to participate in this program please ensure they bring their permission note and money by this Friday. Don’t forget to send clearly labelled swimmers and towel each day. Ray Claydon (Principal)

BOOK FAIR Thankyou to all those parents and students who supported the Book Fair on Mini-Market Day. We sold books to the value of $1,654.50, and receive a commission of $330.90 to spend on our Library. Well done! Mrs D Armour (Librarian)

BERINBA CHOIR The Berinba Choir has been asked to sing at the Christmas Carols at Victoria Park on Sunday 8 December at 5.30pm. This is a family event. Coffee and nibbles will be available. You can bring a blanket and picnic. At the end of the carols there will be small gifts for the children. Mrs S Dawes

DATES TO REMEMBER: 22Nov —Swimming Scheme notes and money due

25 Nov—Swimming Scheme commences 29 & 30 Nov—Schools Spectacular performances

2 Dec—Y5/6 permission notes and money due

6 Dec—Years 5 & 6 movie excursion to Goulburn

8 Dec—Berinba Choir perform at Christmas Carols

11 Dec—Years 3-6 Presentation Evening at Yass HS

12 Dec—K-2 Presentation Day @ 11.45am Year 6 farewell

16 Dec—Reports to Parents

18 Dec—Last day of school for students

19/20 Dec—Pupil Free Days for staff development

2014 28 Jan—Pupil Free Day/Staff Development

29 Jan—Classes resume for Yrs 1-6

31 Jan—Kindergarten commence school

BERINBA CANTEEN ROSTER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013

Monday 25 Nov Tuesday 26 Nov Wednesday 27 Nov Thursday 28 Nov Friday 29 Nov

Leah Lloyd Kirsty Sargent Tracey O Trudy Polsen

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

Caroline Brewer Leah Aplin

Delma Harvey

COMMUNITY NOTICES YASS SHOW POSTER COMPETIITION 15/16 Mar

For primary school children *Poster theme “What’s Your Favourite Part of the Show” *Size A4 (do not mat or frame poster) *The poster must be an original creation (texta, crayon, pencil or paint only) *Only ONE entry per child. *Entries must have a name, address and age of the entrant on the back. *CLOSING DATE Friday 29 November 2013 *Drop off at Berinba or Yass Newsagency. Winners announced on 18 Dec in the Yass Tribune.

Mini-Market Day: Friday 8 November 2013

2 MN & KA Buddies

Kinder Orientation Thursday 14 November

At Liverpool recently Akira and Noah (3/4RF) competed in the NSW Open Taekwondo competition. Noah gained a bronze and Akira a gold medal. Well done champs!

YASS SHOW MEMBERSHIP is now available for the 151st Yass Show to be held 15/16 March 2014. Membership gives you unlimited access to the Yass Show. For more information email: anna@goodradigbee.com.au

BERINBA PUBLIC SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL Mr Ray Claydon

PO Box 95 Church Street YASS NSW 2582 Ph: (02) 6226 2110 Fax: (02) 6226 3194 Email: berinba-p.school @det.nsw.edu.au

PARENT OPINION NEEDED - HAVE YOUR SAY Dear Parents/Carers The school is evaluating programs which were implemented during 2013. I need your opinion to make decisions about how effective they were and to inform the school of next year’s directions. Section 1 is gathering information about learning support programs (parents would have been notified that their child was in the program) and grade specific programs. Section 2 is gathering information about mainstream and across-the-school programs. Please complete and return by 4 December 2013. The survey will also be on the school website. Please tick according to how you rate the program. (See next page for the survey. If further space is required use below.) Ray Claydon Principal 18 November 2013

The survey can be completed on-line through survey monkey. The web address is:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9TJQJP9

Area – relates to how effective school programs are in the following areas

No comment/ unaware of

Low 1

2

Middle 3

4

High 5

Section 1 – Support Programs 1. Intensive Reading Class

(Only if your child participated)

2. MultiLit/MiniLit Mrs D Armour, Mrs L Armour, Mrs L Dickson support

3. Enriched Learning Classes (Comment if you would like to)

4. L3 – Kindergarten and Year 1 intensive language/Reading program (all students in Kindergarten and Year 1)

5. NORTA NORTA – supporting Indigenous students

Section 2 – Across the school programs 1. Indigenous dance K-6

2. PBS – positive student recognition system, weekly awards, blue stars, class celebration days. (Ask your child)

3. My Child’s learning in Mathematics – NB. Textbook use Years 3-6, Count Me In Too K-2

4. My child’s learning in Literacy – spelling, reading, writing, handwriting

5. Parent Satisfaction Rating Please consider all of what Berinba offers your child.

Please make comment if you wish – on areas that you are happy with or need to improve