Binalong Public School

Most Fridays the Binalong SRC offers students the opportunity to purchase a “Meal deal” consisting of a tasty meal, juice and choice of a yoghurt or piece of fruit. 

Order information is sent out each week and you can submit your child's order through AUDIRI. 

ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA AUDIRI BEFORE THE CUT-OFF TIME.

(This is critical so we can ensure we are able to supply the correct amount of food)

Payment can be made through Sentral payments, EFTPOS at school, or cash will be accepted on the day if required. 

In Week 9 we are offering Nacho's for Meal Deal. Make sure you get your orders in!

Monday 10 March the Peter Dobson small schools relay team consisting of Oscar, Zavier, Cooper and Piper, represented at the Riverina Zone Carnival in Leeton.

The relay team dropped an incredible 6 SECONDS off their district time and had a 1st place finish against 12 other small school teams! The relay team will now progress to state finals in Sydney Olympic Park on the 11th of April.

Representing in their individual events: Piper 50 butterfly, Oscar 50m freestyle, Evie 50m butterfly and Ian 50m breaststroke. All students swam superbly and achieved great results, taking time off their personal best.

Our amazing swimmers continue to achieve highly and we are so proud of their achievements! 

Congratulations to Ian and Oscar who travelled to Sydney to compete in the Speedo Sprint Finals for the Southern Inland Swimming Region. We are proud of your achievements and we know you will continue to smash your swimming goals.

A mid term THANK YOU to all our volunteers who have been supporting breakfast club. 

We have been incredibly spoilt with pancakes, fresh fruit platters, home-cooked muffins and banana bread, on top of our weekly scrambled eggs, baked beans and spaghetti! Students have appreciated the tasty and nutritious start to the day!

We are passionate about running Breakfast Club at Binalong Public School because of the following benefits:

• Nutritional Benefits: Breakfast club ensures that all students have access to a nutritious meal to start their day, which is critical for their physical health and development.
• Improved concentration and learning: Students who eat breakfast tend to perform better academically. A well-fed child is more likely to focus, retain information, and participate actively in class.
• Equity and Inclusion: Offering a free breakfast club helps to support all families during a cost of living crisis.
• Social Interaction: Breakfast clubs provide a social setting where students can interact with their peers, helping to develop social skills and build friendships.
• Positive School Environment: A breakfast club can foster a sense of community and belonging within the school, contributing to a positive school culture.
• Encouragement of Healthy Eating Habits: By providing healthy breakfast options, schools can promote healthy eating habits among students, which can lead to long-term health benefits. Students may also become more adventurous with food choices and try new foods.
• Support for Parents: Breakfast clubs can alleviate some of the morning pressures for parents and improve punctuality and attendance.
• Support positive behaviour: Good nutrition can help stabilise students' moods and behaviour, supporting students to better self-regulate and prepare them for learning.

What is your name and what year are you in? Audrey and I am in Year 6

What is your favourite hobby or activity? I really like playing soccer for fun rather than competition.

Do you have any pets? If so, what are their names? I have a kelpie named Spooky, two cats: a ragdoll and a ginger, They are called Luna and Agnes.

What is your favourite subject in school and why? I really like English because you can read and write a lot and I really like those things. I have an imaginative brain and I really like writing my ideas down.

What is your favourite book or movie, and what do you love about it? I really like the book, Runt, because it's a heart-warming story about friendship and a strong bond between human and dog.

What is your name and what year are you in? Cooper and I am in Year 4

What is your favourite hobby or activity? I like to play football

Do you have any pets? I have 2 dogs, 1 cat, a ginormous fish, 3 chickens, 4 sheep and 1 horse.

What is your favourite subject in school and why? Maths, because I am good at it.

What is one unique talent or skill you have? I am very good at singing.

What is your favourite book or movie, and what do you love about it? Despicable Me 4, because it is funny.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? South Sydney, because it is the Rabbits' home ground.

Who is someone you admire and what qualities do you appreciate about them? Latrell Mitchell because he is a good footy player and he was nice when I met him.

What is your favourite food or snack? Hot dogs.

What is one goal you have for this school year? Get better at English.

Elouise's question: Do you like to mow the lawn? Yes.

Schools promote sun-smart behaviour by encouraging students and staff to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. Students will be encouraged to apply sunscreen at school each day.  If your child has a particular sensitivity to generic sunscreen, please provide your own. Please ensure that your child has their school hat with them each day.

• Slip on a shirt
• Slop on the 30+ sunscreen
• Slap on a hat
• Seek shade or shelter
• Slide on some sunnies.

Student absences

When your child is absent from school, please let the school know the reason for the absence by using the Sentral for Parents app.  We are streamlining our practices and recording absences in Sentral is our preferred option.  We will still accept an email or phone call absence notification.

Permission notes

We would like to inform you that permission notes will typically be sent home on Wednesdays, with a due date for return the following Wednesday. Please note that there may be occasions when events arise at short notice, and in such cases, this schedule may not be applicable. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Contact details

Please update your details - eg your mobile phone number, emergency contact people, regular after school pick-up arrangements.  It is important that we have the correct information should we need to contact you.

School drive subsidy

Transport NSW administers the School Drive Subsidy.  It is available to NSW residents in areas without public transport.  The subsidy helps eligible students get to school by car.  It only covers part of the cost, not all of it.

If you would like more information about the School Drive Subsidy, please contact the School Office.

Joss Cleaning holds the contract for cleaning government buildings including Binalong Public School and Binalong Police Station.  Training and uniforms will be provided, along with all the equipment you require to complete your daily tasks.  Hours of work at Binalong Public School are afternoons (3.00pm - 5.27pm) Monday to Friday.  Times may vary and are subject to change.

A NSW Working with Children Check for Paid Employment is required for this position.

To apply now, please click on the below link or scan the QR code. 

https://jossgroup.com.au/work-with-us/jobs-in-cleaning/