WEEK 3 – TERM 4 – 2017

Principal’s message

As we begin another term I would like to welcome everyone back. I hope you all had a safe and enjoyable break and I look forward to another productive and rewarding term. We have had many of our 2018 Kindergarten parents come in and complete their enrolment forms. I would still love to meet with any parents who would like to bring their child to our school for next year. Please let us know so we can ensure there is a place for your child. Our wonderful Parents and Citizens Association have been working hard throughout the year to support our school. This week was particularly busy with our inaugural Trivia Night and a greatly successful Bunnings BBQ. Volunteers are still required for upcoming events if you are able to spare even an hour of your time please let the front office know and we will pass your details on to the P&C organising committee. All funds raised will go towards improving educational outcomes for all students of Brooke Avenue Public School – your small donation of time is all that is required to make a big difference to a lot of children. So far this year our P&C have directly contributed to the purchase of Library shelving, iPads, Chromebooks, online educational programs for classrooms and the larger project of a digital sign for the front of our school. We are entering the busiest part of the year for both our teachers and students with upcoming events, reports, staffing and classing to be completed. Please share any information with your class teacher that may assist us with class selections. If you have a particular request for your child’s class placement please send in a letter addressed to myself. If possible I will support the request. Please keep in mind that movement of children can be difficult. Many hours are spent ensuring special needs and the social development of students are met. These factors are taken into account when making classes but adapting to change is a life skill and is all part of each child’s developing resilience.

Mr Dalkeith

IMPORTANT DATES:

18 Oct – 15 Nov Raising Great Kids – for

parents (Sue Turner)

31 October Stage 3 Science

Incursion

1 November

Stage 2 League Tag Gala Day

24, 26, 31 October & 2 November Kindy Start

3 November Rock Star Mufti Day

10 November Year 6 Mini Fete

Stage 1 Excursion -

Rouse Hill Farm

Last Monday, Stage One students were lucky

enough to travel to Rouse Hill House Farm. Upon

arrival students were transported back in time to

the 19th Century and experienced first-hand how

school and farming life was, so long ago.

Students had the opportunity to witness an old-

fashioned classroom setting where our teacher,

Miss Fox, was extremely strict and aimed for

perfection in all areas. Stage 1 learnt how to sew, dance, hang clothes, milk a cow, maintain tack and write

in cursive. They also had the opportunity to dress and act as early English settlers.

It was a fantastic opportunity that linked well to our history unit. Thank you to everyone involved!

Stage 2 Excursion - Rumbalara

In Week 2 of this term, Stage 2 students were lucky enough to visit Rumbalara Reserve. We started with a bushwalk through parts of the Reserve, making our way to the Rumbalara Learning Centre in Gosford. On the walk we came across many different plant species and some of us were lucky enough to see a wallaby. At the centre we became scientist, looking through microscopes, using iPads to research and document things we found and we also looked at the leaf litter for minibeasts. The day was awesome and all students thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. There were lots of tired little ones after lots of walking too. Mrs Cid-Pinkas

Term 3 Home Reading

Reading Awards

Kinder Blue

Kyrah A, Liam M, Aurora B, Sophie Z, Sienna M, Cassidee W, Aria B, Isaac B

Kinder Green

Kinder Yellow

Danielle C, Kylah N, Toby F, Ella C, Miki F, Haylee W, Sonny-Fai T

1B

Ashton B, Tyler R, Stella W

1A

1P

1/2S

Lucy L, Joshua T, Zavier M, Eva S, Xanthe P, Archer W

2H

Liam W, Isaak G, Jaxson Z

2A

Joshua A, Noah L, Sienna H, Nikita P

3K

Brock P, Lilliana D

3/4G

Beau L, Mia B

3/4C

Amelia W

4A

Kade W, Ashby W, Ewan B, Brianna C, Oliver M

4CP

Jasper M, Zavier G, Aliyah W

5/6M

Emily A, Montana P, Isabella W, Alex H, Isabel s

5D

Hayley I, Meika H, Sharnie B, Alex P

5P

Emily T

6K

Seth L

6G

Congratulations to all these students

for reading 40 nights.

Remember, those who read succeed!

Placement in a Selective High School

If you would like your child to be considered for a placement in a Selective High School for Year 7 in 2019, please visit the following website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 Parent must register their child online before 13th November 2017.

P&C News

Brooke Avenue Public School P & C Association

Upcoming events for 2017

23rd Oct – 3rd Nov – 5c / 10c Challenge

18th Nov – Family Portraits

19th Nov – Santa Photos

29th Nov – Star FM

11th Dec – Presentation Day BBQ / Christmas Raffle

Thank you P&C Committee

Science

The Stage 3 ‘Light Up The World’ incursion is coming up fast! This

exciting event involves experiments and hands-on activities... all

for only $10!

Notes and money are to be handed in at the office.

A reminder that the last day for notes and money is

Friday 27th October.

Library News

BROOKE AVE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S CANTEEN

SUMMER MENU FOR TERM 4 2017

The Brooke Bite Canteen Prefers Online Ordering www.flexischools.com.au Our school canteen is in the process of implementing the new

NSW Healthy Canteen Strategy – Fresh Tastes@School. FOR OVER THE COUNTER ORDERING

Please write your child’s name, class and menu choice on a paper bag Lunch bags can be purchased at the canteen (10 for $0.50)

Cutlery (Without Food Purchase) 10c

Present your lunch bag at the canteen to collect frozen items

For the early birds… The Breakfast Spot is open Monday – Friday 8.30 – 8.55am

Toast – Butter, Vegemite or Honey $ 0.50

Raisin Toast $ 1.00

Hot or Cold Milo $ 1.00

Breakfast Muffin – Banana Honey Crunch, Spiced Apple or Blue Berrylicious (served warm) $ 1.00

Cheese & Bacon Roll (served warm) $ 1.50

Up & Go – Choc Ice or Vanilla Ice $ 2.00

Sandwiches and Salads Rolls, Wraps or Toasted add $0.50

Vegemite $2.00

Cheese $2.40

Egg (Plain or Curried) $2.50

Tuna $3.00

Ham $3.20

Chicken $3.50

Salad (Lettuce, Carrot, Tomato, Cucumber & Beetroot) $3.50

Extras – Lettuce add $0.50 - Full Salad add $2.00

- Tomato add $0.50 ** Mayo Complimentary**

- Cheese add $0.50

Salad Boxes

Garden Salad Box (Cheese, Lettuce, Carrot, Tomato, Cucumber & Beetroot) $4.50

Add: Egg + $0.50 Add: Tuna + $0.80 Add: Ham + $1.00 Add: Chicken + $1.30

** Mayo Complimentary **

Everyday Hot Food

Hot Cheesy Roll $3.00

Hot Ham & Cheesy Roll $3.50

Hot Chicken & Gravy Roll $3.80

Lasagne (Fork & Serviette Included) $3.50

Macaroni & Cheese (Fork & Serviette Included) $3.50

Fried Rice (Fork & Serviette Included) $3.50

Fish Burger (Fish, Lettuce & Mayo) $3.80

Toasted Chicken, Cheese & BBQ Sauce Wrap $4.20

Assembly awards

Congratulations to the following students on their awards for weeks 1 and 2.

K-2 NO ASSEMBLY WEEK 1 3-6

Award Student Class Award Student Class

COA Elly M 3K PBL Ari R

SPORTS Angus P

COA 3/4G

PBL 3/4G on excursion

SPORTS

COA 3/4CS PBL 3/4CS on excursion

SPORTS

COA Alix F 4CP PBL Marshall C

SPORTS Jazmine M

COA 4A PBL

SPORTS

COA Jack C 5P PBL Blake C

SPORTS James L

COA Harvey K 5D PBL Alex P

SPORTS Kyle C

COA Tiana H 5/6M PBL Alex H

SPORTS Brodie H

COA Sahara D 6G PBL Daisy F

SPORTS Matt L

COA Seth L 6K PBL Deegan A

SPORTS Amelia W

LIBRARY Harley D 3/4C S2

LIBRARY Callan B 5D S3

Sport

This Term Year 2 will participate in the Learn to Swim program. The program will take place in weeks 9-10 and the notes will go home this week.

Year 6 Mini Fete

Parking Restrictions

Our Kindy Start Transition Program begins this week. The dates for our Kindy Start sessions are as follows:

9.00am to 10.45am Week Tuesday Thursday

3 24th October 26th October 4 31st October 2nd November

5 7th November 9th November

6 14th November 16th November 7 21st November 23rd November

8 28th November 30th November 9 5th December 7th December

If you have not already received your letter in the mail, it should be arriving shortly with information regarding the day your child is attending and what to bring. Please call the school on 43 331022 for more information regarding these sessions, if required. Brooke Avenue staff are looking forward to meeting you all!

Kristy Herring Natalie Gillett

Assistant Principal Instructional Leader K-2

Year 6 Mini Fete