* Gala Day payments due Thursday 20th June.

* Primary Assembly Thursday 2.10pm

* Infants Assembly

* Gala Day Friday 21st

*WHOLE School Assembly Thursday 27th June 2.00pm

* W10 NAIDOC Week

Uniform Shop

Wednesday & Thursday 8.30 – 9.30am

Office Payments

Eftpos, Online & Cash (money needs to be correct as we do not give out change)

Asthma Plans

If your child has Asthma please update your plan for 2019 and bring it to the

office.

Newsletter Week 8 Term 2 From the principal Dear Parents and Carers, There is nothing that gives me greater pride as a Principal than when a member of the community gives the school and myself positive feedback about our children. On Monday a number of our students attended an event at Parliament House in Sydney as part of the Yarn Up initiative. Later in the day, I received the following email from a member of the public. It reads: Hi Briar Road PS Team, Just a quick email to say how impressed I was with your teachers this morning and the well-behaved group of children. When I got on the train at Holsworthy, I noticed they were very accommodating in making space for me to sit. In addition, I noticed the children were very well mannered and sat and did some homework while the teacher was watching over and nurturing them and helping them on their maths. Finally, they got up to depart at Wolli Creek station and were very well organised. They were all fine representatives of Briar Road Public School. If you could kindly pass this feedback to the teacher involved, that would be much appreciated. I have seen other schools on school trips and this was the best behaviour I've ever seen on a train. If you need more details on the teacher or class let me know.

Mr Abedin Holsworthy What a wonderful message to receive on a Monday morning. Our students should be commended on the high standard they set for public education.

Thank you to all the wonderful parents and staff that attended our Term 2 parent dinner. It was another great whole school event that show cased the authentic partnership between the school and our valued community.

Reminder: In the colder weather, our bell times remain unchanged. It is expected that students arrive at school ready to learn by 9.00am. There has been an increase in late attendance since the weather has turned chilly. Please ensure you make every effort to have your child/children arrive on time each day.

With kind regards, Mrs T.Anderson

Sport News

Gala Day is this Friday 21st June. Please pay $7 at the office. Last day for payment is Thursday. Gala sport venues are: Rugby League - Eschol Park Netball - Coronation Park Minto Touch football - Oswald Reserve, Rosemeadow Mixed Soccer - Eschol Park

Infants Gala Day

On Friday Infants had their first gala day for the year. They played a range of games including tagging, the parachute, relays and kick tennis. They all participated and had a wonderful time. Thank you all those who braved the cold to come and watch.

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Class News K-6L have been learning about

‘Where I come from, where I belong’.

Students have been listening to traditional stories from other countries, including Serbia, Tonga and Lebanon.They will soon be learning about other cultures including Samoa, Maori, Australian and Aboriginal. We have learnt some traditional dances and cooked some traditional foods. The students enjoyed cooking and the different foods were delicious. We made Medenjake from Serbia, Oti (watermelon drink) from Tonga and Manakish from Lebanon. We also tasted fresh coconut milk and coconut.

Books and Bickies

Students in the Macarthur Gardens Retirement Village engagement program enjoyed a competitive game of trivia, played cards and board games and even did craft with the residents during their recent visit. This week we look forward to playing bingo together.

Community Room BRPS’S Community Room is open on Friday this year if anyone ever wants to pop in for a cuppa and cutting.

We always love to see as many as possible helping out the school or just having a chat!

Thank you to our Community Helpers for all your help with all your help this fortnight and for providing yummy donunts!

Library News.

Class library days Monday: 1/2G, 1/2M, 5/6S, 5/6K.

Tuesday: K/1T, KB, K/6L. Wednesday: 3/4D, 2/3J, 5/6D, 3/4Q.

Thursday: 3/6B, K/6T

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SRC NEWS

SRC SRC had a successful fundraiser for Guide Dogs Australia, raising $162.50.Congratulations Andrew S for winning the lolly guessing competition! Thanks to everyone who dressed up!

SRC worked hard on their ideas over breakfast last week. We look forward to putting our ideas in to action.

State of Origin Snow Cones On the Thursday 20th June, students can purchase a red or blue snow cone for $2. What team will you support? Infants Choir Infants Choir have been working hard with Miss Madeley and Mrs Riley learning a new song.Have a look at our wonderful choir! Performance coming soon....

School Banking: Please bring your deposits in by Friday each week. It’s wonderful to see so many students

participating in this wonderful opportunity. If you are interested in getting an account going for your child, please see the front office for a leaflet. School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school.

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Cheerleading Opportunity

Megan, Shaylee, Ella-Clare, Sierra, Bella and Makayla were Cheerleaders recently at Parramatta Stadium for West Tigers.

Well done girls!

Mr Murphy’s Attendance News Term 2 is fast coming to an end and once again, we have seen many students across the school with outstanding attendance. Our new attendance reward for 100% attendance for the week will see one student selected from each class who is at school every day in a nominated week and awarded with a white award at morning lines on a Monday morning. This award can be used to contribute towards ribbons, banners and medallions. It is with great pleasure to announce our awards winners for weeks 6 and 7:

A part of our attendance protocols at Briar Road is to flag with parents any student that is sitting below 85% attendance. Over the next few weeks I will be sending home reminder letters about the importance of being at school every day and being on time, with a summary of that students attendance rate. If your child has fallen below 85%, this is simply a reminder to firstly raise awareness, but secondly give parents/carers an opportunity to work closely with teachers to improve this rate and get back over 85%. If you would like to discuss this please request a meeting with myself through the front officer and I will be happy to meet with you to discuss attendance. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for our upcoming attendance reward party which will be held in Week 10 this term. Letters will be sent home shortly with details around this event. I hope to see many students at this wonderful initiative

Paul Murphy Attendance Coordinator

Appointments / Concerns

If you would like to meet with any of our staff please pop in or call the office to make an appointment.

As you would appreciate the school is very busy and Term 2 is no exception.

MERIT ATTENDENCE AWARDS

Dharel,Ali,Ciara,James,Mackenzie,Oscar,Ashton,Abilene, Brooke,Tyson,Jye,James,Amar,Stephanie,Jennifer,Connor,

Dominic,Tyrone,Reilly,William,Joel,Tania,Luke,Lochlyn, Tyron and William

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The last few weeks have seen many students and our school recognised in a range of Key Learning Areas at both local, zone and regional levels.

Congratulations to the following children:

NSW Council For Pacific Communities Awards 2019 Eli T Highly commended for his leadership, cultural knowledge and work with the Tasman Sea School. Whaea Betty and Mrs Riley Culture and Heritage Award - Tasman Sea School Program. We would also like to congratulate Claymore Public School on their success and achievements on the evening too.

Regional Cross Country Justin, Talisha and Lachlan Congratulations on your achievement reaching this level. Australian Education Finalist 2019 Student Wellbeing Program “Good luck Briar Rd”

We look forward to the many more achievents that our students and school will receive and we are very proud of all the acheivments that we have already received. It is so wonderful to see everyones devotion to their hard work pay off.

Reminder…Whole School Awards Assembly will be in week 9 Thursday 27th at 2pm.

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Mrs Wartons famous receipe for her Rocky Road which she taught the girls at

Briars Girls Wellbeing Group.

Rocky Road

Ingredients

1 x 280g bag marshmallows

1 x 190g bag raspberry lollies

1 x 250g bag of maltesers

2 x 250g block dairy milk chocolate

Method:

Cut marshmallows and raspberry lollies in half, place in a large bowl, and add the maltesers

In a separate bowl, break up the chocolate blocks and melt in the microwave for approx. 2 minutes stirring after each 30 seconds until melted and smooth

Pour the melted chocolate over the marshmallows, lollies and maltesers and mix well.

Press into a tray and set in the fridge until firm

ENJOY!

The girls have been enjoying all aspects of the program which include outings to

Aqua Golf,Sizzlers,Vivid and in house cooking classes.

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