Newsletter: 13 11 September 2019 - Balga Primary Schoolbalgaps.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsletter-13-2.pdf · Yr 5 Scitech Excursion Monday 23/9/2019 P&C Disco appointment

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Balga Primary School Newsletter

Balga Primary School 11 Fernhurst Cres, Balga 6061 (08) 9344 2602 [email protected]

Thursday 12/9/2019

Room 7 Assembly

Friday 13/9/2019

9-10:30am Playgroup

FACTION CARNIVAL

Wednesday 18/9/2019

ECE Naturescape Upgrade/ Install Commences

Friday 20/9/2019

9-10:30am Playgroup

Yr 5 Scitech Excursion

Monday 23/9/2019

P&C Disco

Friday 27/9/2019

9-10:30am Playgroup

PARENT FEEDBACK

Recently we surveyed parents about their opinions on our school including their

thoughts about:

communication between school staff and parents;

how well the school supports student learning and behaviour;

relationship between the school and the local community;

school leadership and;

level of parent satisfaction.

We also surveyed staff and Year 3 – 6 students to obtain their thoughts about

the above points. These surveys provide valuable information about what we

are currently doing well and what we could further improve on. We will provide

a summary of the survey data to the School Board and school community when

it becomes available.

Based on feedback received so far we will be working in consultation with the

P&C and School Board to develop a Parent Communication Charter which will

clearly outline agreed expectations for parents and school staff in our effort to

further improve the quality of home/school communication. Thank you to

everyone who took the time to complete the survey. We had the highest

response rate ever!

If you have any concerns regarding your child please remember to make an

appointment with your child’s teacher. If you feel that any issues have not been

addressed to your satisfaction, please make an appointment to see

Mr Chiappalone or me.

School staff appreciated reading the many positive comments about what

parents liked most about the school, I have included some of these:

“Balga Primary School staff are very approachable and friendly, they are very

helpful and they listen to any concerns that we might have.”

“I like how multicultural Balga Primary School is. I like the children's assemblies

which helps us to know our child, also I like the activities and events with parents

and students.”

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From the Principal’s Desk

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“It is a good school with different students from all

walks of life and the teachers are constantly doing an

incredible job when it comes to the welfare of my

child”.

“My kids feel safe and have fun learning.”

“School staff are very proactive and supports everyone

without any delay. Principal and teachers are very

cooperative and address any issue well within time

limits.”

PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS PARENT RESOURCE

Although every child has the right to feel safe at all

times, each year thousands of children across Australia

experience abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 4 girls and

1 in 7 boys will be subject to some form of unwanted

sexual activity before the age of 18 (Australian

Institute of Criminology, 1993).

At Balga Primary School we have implemented a

protective behaviours program from Kindy to Year 6

and it is based on two themes:

We all have the right to feel safe at all times.

We can talk with someone about anything, no

matter what it is.

By sharing protective behaviours with your child, you

will be helping to develop lifelong skills of

assertiveness, self-confidence, problem solving,

communication, resilience and help seeking.

The Department of Education has a Protective

Behaviours Parent Resource, where you will find

activities and discussions presented in a fun, child-

friendly way, designed not to frighten children but

inform them of some of the vital skills of personal

safety. If you would like a copy of this handbook,

please see Kelly or Tegan in the front office.

Anika Blackmore

Reading is your SUPERPOWER!

We have had an incredible response from lots of

students who have been consistent readers and building

their superpower. These students have been achieving

milestones throughout the year and those who reach

200 Days of Reading will be joining us at the movies

towards the end of term 4!

Book week was another success with many students

dressed up as their favourite book characters, an

awesome assembly from Room 3 and a visit from

Hermione.

From the Deputy’s Desk

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Parent Teacher Meetings

Thank you to all parents and guardians who took the

time to meet with your child’s teacher/s to discuss

their progress. The amount of parents we have

involved is exceptional and the feedback we receive

from parents and teachers shows us how important it

is. Another thank you to all parents who completed

the school survey. Your feedback helps us reflect and

grow as a school and a community.

Father’s Day – activities, incursion and stall

The Kindy and Pre-primary classes held a special

father’s day activity morning. The students in Room 4,

7 and 8 constructed father’s day gifts and the P&C ran

another successful father’s day stall. Happy belated

Father’s Day to all the father figures out there!

Environment Day

Environment day was such a success, we’re already

talking about what we can do for next year! Check out

our Facebook page for photos from the day. Search for

@BalgaPS or pop in for a visit and we can help you find

our page. Thank you to our partners 12 Buckets, City

of Stirling and Sage.

One Big Voice

Our Choir represented Balga Primary School at One Big

Voice at Perth Arena. Other schools commented on

how well our choir performed and how well behaved

they were – they did an amazing job of making Balga

Primary proud! Thanks to Miss Dempsey-Lees who

does an outstanding job with our choir and the music

program at our school.

Room 7’s Assembly Thursday 12 September

You’re invited to join our community as Room 7

present their item at our next assembly on Thursday

12 September from 9am.

Faction Carnival Friday 13 September

Come down to Balga Primary and watch Wandoo, Karri

and Jarrah compete in our annual faction athletics

carnival this Friday 13 September from 9:15am. We

hope to see you there dressed in your faction colours.

Disco – Fancy Dress!

It’s disco time! Come dressed in your best fancy dress

on Monday 23 September. More details to come soon.

Term 4 Return Date

Student return to school on Monday 14 October.

Anthony Chiappalone

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Danielle Palmer – BPS Phys Ed Teacher

Hi All,

This is an exciting and busy term for Physical Education!

Recently we have been privileged enough at Balga Primary to have Isaac Birir coaching our students through running, jumping and throwing techniques. Isaac has travelled the world competing in athletics and currently holds the record for the Melbourne Half Marathon amongst other records. Along with myself, we taught the students keys to reach success in their events and got in lots of practice.

Today at the Pre Carnival we watched on as the students showed us the skills they have been practicing in long jump, throws, 200m and 400m. The competition has been very tight and myself and the other teachers are looking forward to seeing what the students can achieve on Friday at the faction carnival.

Don’t forget to wear your faction colors and see you all there!

Miss Palmer

2020 SCHOOL ENROLMENTS

We are now busy planning for our classes and Teaching Staff for 2020.

If you are currently enrolled at Balga Primary

School and know that you will not be returning next year, it would be appreciated if you could

let the office know.

If you are aware of any families that may be moving into the area next year and may be

looking to enrol their children at Balga Primary School, it would be appreciated if you could ask them to contact us to register their interest for

enrolment.

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TERM PLANNER Term 3 – 2019

WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep NEWSLETTER 12-Sep 13-Sep

Room 7 Assembly Yr 6 Tech Club

9-10:30am PlayGroup Faction Carnival

9 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep

ECE Naturescape

Upgrade/Install commences

Yr 6 Tech Club (Last

Session for Term 3)

9-10:30am PlayGroup

Yr 5 Scitech Excursion

10 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep

P&C Disco

9-10:30am PlayGroup

End of Term 3 for Students

TERM PLANNER Term 4 – 2019

WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 14-Oct 15/10 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct

Start of Term 4

CSIRO Incursions

Rm 8 - 11am Rm 3 - 1:20pm

Yr 6 Tech Club

9-10:30am PlayGroup

2 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct NEWSLETTER 24-Oct 25-Oct

2pm P&C Meeting

Interschool Athletics Carnival at Nth Balga

RAC Little Legends

Incursion

Yr 6 Tech Club

9-10:30am PlayGroup

DAY FOR DANIEL

P&C News

SPORTS CARNIVAL - FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

We will be doing chicken and salad rolls for lunches and drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase

before school, recess and lunch. Prices between $1 and $2 for snacks. Cupcakes, icypoles and jelly.

DISCO - MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 5pm-7pm

Get your dancing shoes and your fancy/nice clothes on for our yearly disco.

Tickets $5 per student.

Food and drinks available to purchase on the night.

NEXT MEETING

Monday 21st October - 2pm in the boardroom

Don't forget to join our Facebook page: Balgaprimarymumsanddadspage

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

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Newsletter: 13 11 September 2019 - Balga Primary Schoolbalgaps.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Newsletter-13-2.pdf · Yr 5 Scitech Excursion Monday 23/9/2019 P&C Disco appointment