Pigeon Post

2023 Volume 2 Issue 4

PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF A CHILD'S POSITIVE CASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

As per current DoE website...

website updated 26 April 2023

Advice for families - DoE website

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

Acknowledgement of Country...

Useful links can now be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Framework

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/BPS_PB4L_Framework_2022.pdf

P&C...

Ms Pauline's Garden & donations to the school

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

1. Inner West Council has pledged its support with 50 plants, also offered heavily discounted plants at the local nursery. We are aiming to source all plants from the council nursery as everything available is endemic to the area.

2. Native plant donations - Bunnings Rozelle donated a range of amazing bush tucker plants and other natives. Alex (at Bunnings Rozelle) has also kindly offered some free sessions on worm farms for our Kindy students.

3. $500 donation for plants - Steve Taylor & Total Construction, a long time resident and local business, gave us $500 for plants for the gardens this week.

Total Construction | Commercial Builders for Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne

https://www.totalconstruction.com.au/

P&C Membership form

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Connect with Balmain PS...Wonder what's goes on at our school? Follow us on Instagram for daily content, both through posts and stories...

The week that was...

Head over to our Instagram account: @balmainps

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Keep up with what's happening @ Balmain Public School

https://www.instagram.com/balmainps/


IF YOU SEE A COLOURED CIRCLE AROUND OUR SCHOOL LOGO, DON'T FORGET TO TAP ON IT, FOR OUR LATEST STORY...you've got to get in quickly, as it disappears after 24 hours!

SOME OF OUR STORIES ARE SAVED AS HIGHLIGHTS...

To see what else we've been up to this week, head over to @balmainps!

Compass Education - our NEW communications platform!

Compass for Parents & Carers

https://www.compass.education/compass-features/compass-for-parents

Compass: A guide for parents and carers

https://www.compass.education/guide

Compass: Frequently Asked Questions

https://www.compass.education/support/parent-faq
**Please note: The School Canteen is NOT linked to Compass. You'll need to continue ordering through Spriggy**

***COMPASS IS OUR MAIN FORM OF COMMUNICATING WITH YOU***In case of urgent/important communication, notifications via the Compass app on your phone will keep you informed***

To ensure you receive all communication via Compass, please have the app downloaded on your phone, with the notifications turned ON.

Although the school pushes out notifications via the app and email, there may be times when an important message may be missed as emails may sometimes not be checked regularly.

If there were to be an emergency, (hopefully not), information would be pushed out via Compass.

Letting us know your child is absent via the Compass app...

Instructions for adding an ATTENDANCE NOTE

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From the Office

**SCHOOL RESOURCE FEE NOW DUE: In order to assist Balmain Public School teachers’ curriculum delivery of high-quality education for all students K-6, various school-based programs are organised by each stage team. All programs, which may vary from stage to stage, are an integral part of students’ learning. *Note: this is NOT the P&C Voluntary Contribution/Levy.**

School Resource Fees - Google form

https://forms.gle/1cbQWsKuikfm4tCo8

2023 Schedule of School Resource Fees

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Dropping something off?

Please label item/s with their full name and class.

Incorrect Payments 

There have been some instances where people are paying twice for items, or the incorrect amount. Please check prior to making an online payment.

Absences

If your child is absent from school please email the school balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au or balmainps@gmail.com, or alternatively enter it on the SKOOLBAG APP. Always include your child's first and last name and class in the SUBJECT LINE, so they can be forwarded promptly to the class teachers.

Kindy Parents/Carers

Sometimes children have 'accidents'. Where possible, we provide them with a clean dry change of clothes. Please keep spare underpants and socks in their bag, just in case.

Dropping off/collecting your child

If you are collecting your child early or dropping them off late, please come to the Office window on Eaton Street. Squeeze 'Bill' the Duck and we will organise a note for the student.  Also, if you are dropping anything off for your child, please ensure all items are LABELLED with full name & class.

Payments online

If you are paying for excursions etc, please go to the School website and click on the 'make a payment' tab and follow the prompts. You can also pay through the Skoolbag app. Also, at the top of each week's newsletter, under 'Useful Links', there is a tab, 'Make a payment'.

Change of address/contacts

If you have moved recently or changed Emergency Contacts or mobile numbers, please email the Office so details can be updated.

Financial Difficulties

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the office or Mrs Lambos.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Every TUESDAY - NUDE FOOD TUESDAY

Every FRIDAY (weather permitting) - AWARDS ASSEMBLY

Please leave your furry friends at home...

Every FRIDAY - Uniform Stall

Order items online here

The best way to order new uniforms is online and they will be delivered to children's classrooms each Friday morning.

Come to the uniform stall if you need to try items on for size.

Second Chance items are available the first Friday of every month during the school term. 

If you would like to volunteer to help, please either email us at balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com or sign up via the link

Located on top floor, via Miss Pauline's Garden entry.

Every FRIDAY - The School Canteen: Special request for parents and carers to cancel their lunch orders if their child is not going to be at school for lunch, by texting 0416 786 603 with their child’s full name and class. In return, an sms will be sent back to confirm the order has been cancelled and all monies returned in full to the child’s Spriggy school account.


P&C Meetings - via Zoom and offsite (in-person) @ 7pm

Meeting dates:

  • Wednesday 31 May
  • Wednesday 28 June
  • Wednesday 2 August
  • Wednesday 6 September
  • Wednesday 11 October
  • Wednesday 8 November
  • Wednesday 6 December

FRIDAY 16 JUNE - WINTER WONDERLAND DISCO

PS: This is a great event to participate as a volunteer. If you can spare 30 minutes to an hour of your time, we would love your help! The volunteer roster is going out next week. Please contact Sasja at balmainpspc@gmail.com if you’re able to assist! Thank you!

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisTed Dexcellent effort and achievement with his writing
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersAuden N d'Mbeing a MASTER box constructor during investigations
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldBillie Screating detailed mini books using descriptive language
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettMia Cusing interesting and exciting verbs when writing procedures
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisArina Vimprovement in writing
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaCara Sapproaching all aspects of her school life with initiative, kindness and empathy
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperAli Kshowing kindness to others and working very hard in maths!
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerLuca Sbeing an insightful and inquisitive student and being proactive in his learning
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeLuca Llistening with the ears of his heart when a younger student felt sad
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangDemi Gworking diligently and conscientiously in maths groups
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixBonnie Dalways doing her best work, and for her excellent participation during maths groups!
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanNikki Aher consistent work ethic, enthusiasm and courteous nature
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyElla Wkindly assisting and mentoring a younger student
PDHPE K-2 - Mr S BaumannBillie S 1/2Aoutgoing contribution to classroom conversations
PDHPE 3-6 - Mr S BaumannEmily G 5/6Rembodying true skill and tactic of water
STEAM K-2 - Mrs S LoxtonEvelyn R 1/2Ademonstrating high level organisational skills in STEAM
STEAM 3-6 - Mrs S LoxtonCooper F 3/4Bdemonstrating focus and attention when creating his steady-hand game in STEAM

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - FLEXIBILITY

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisEmilie Qgetting along with all of her class mates and displaying cooperative teamwork skills
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersLiv Eher amazing ability to bend with every challenge and bounce back with style!
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldRoland Cbeing a resilient class member and adapting well to new situations
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettDarcey Palways being a respectful, kind and compassionate class member
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisIndi Sworking and playing with a range of students easily
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaEmily Kalways being adaptable and open-minded towards changes in her learning environment!
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperLizzie Wdemonstrating her open mindedness and compassion to all kinds of people
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerJack Hbeing an adaptive and resilient member of the class and being ready to learn
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeJack Sbeing open and willing to work with all members in his class
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangZiggy Sbeing open-minded when listening to differing opinions
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixRemi O'Balways being ready to learn, and commendably adapting to new situations
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanAnnabel Lbeing an easy-going member of our class
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyHarvey Uadapting to change with confidence and strength

House Points...

Last week's results!
WINNERS!
This week's results!

Best Class @ Assembly Award

AND

NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER

Each week, a mystery teacher will choose the class that has followed the 'Balmain Way'. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play! Each week, Baa-bara the Sheep will stay with the class that has the highest percentage of nude food in their lunch boxes. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play!

Congrats to 1/2A! They have won BOTH this week! 1/2A will have an additional 20 minutes play!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

ES1 - Sophia J KG; S1 - Arina V 1/2P; S2 - Jaren Z 3/4B; S3 - Grayson C 5/6C

SPOTLIGHT ON...

5/6 EGG NOODLES!!!!!

5/6E got a class pet on Friday! An Axolotl! Axolotls are salamanders that are native to a single valley in Mexico. They are odd creatures because they don’t mature beyond the tadpole part of their life cycle. They look both cute and weird; they have two small eyes, but no eyelids! They have four tiny legs and have gill stalks behind their head. 5/6E has been working hard preparing for our pet; we have been researching what we need to make sure it is a healthy, happy amphibian. Over the week, we made sure to fill the tank with dechlorinated water, put in some healthy bacteria, and made sure it has a place to hide! After it arrived on Friday, we fed it some live ‘food worms’. Afterwards it settled into the tank and, after a class debate, we finally decided on a name. Please welcome the latest member of Balmain Public School: Mango Tango!

...in alphabetical order

Balmain Public School website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Comms - installing SkoolBag

https://www.skoolbag.com.au/installation-instructions/

Department of Education - Advice for families

https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families

Digital Learning Packs - for isolating students

https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/learning-from-home/learning-at-home/2022-digital-learning-packs/primary
Note: Please do not hand this work in to your child's teacher, as it will not be marked.

Enrolment information - website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/enrolment.html

Enrolment - online application

https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/schoolenrolment/?schoolCode=7404

Extended leave - application form

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/Extended_Leave_Travel_notification.pdf
Please ensure you complete all sections of the form, as well as to include a travel itinerary.

Extra-curricular activities @ BPS

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/extra-curricular-activities.html

Friday lunch orders

https://app.spriggyschools.com.au/login

Make a payment

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/payment.html#/student-details

P&C page on school's website

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/p-c.html

P&C membership form

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/pandc/2022/BALMAIN_PS_PC_MEMBERSHIP_FORM.pdf

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) Framework

https://balmain-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/b/balmain-p/BPS_PB4L_Framework_2022.pdf

School Resource Fees 2023 - Google form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-28v-DiuR6pclcd2MjrlZrJyCkDJ2L23sqFs_fdh43lE7zg/viewform

UNIFORMS

Balmain Public School children are expected to wear full school uniform, including a school hat, every day. All children are required to wear full school uniform when representing the school on excursions, at sporting events or at cultural activities.

Uniform - online ordering

https://bps-uniform-stall.square.site/

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