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Acknowledgement of Country...
Useful links can be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇
Thank you for your understanding...
From the Principal's Desk...
What an incredible start we've had with our new P&C team initiative - the Colour Fun Run - our students and community have really gotten behind this important goal of $50,000, to raise funds for much-needed technology, to help support each and every students' learning! In just over a week and a half, we are already nearing the halfway point. Head over to our Instagram account, to see regular updates and teacher slimings! We can't wait until Monday @ 9am, to see both Mrs Bowman AND Mr Saville get SLIMED. However, I don't think it will be long before it's Ms Jennett's turn (the total is currently sitting at $23,501.88). Hmmm, I wonder if we can hit $30,000 by the last day of term and Mrs Pitman can also be slimed!
On Thursday, Year 6 student, Emily, performed at the 'Schools Remember ANZAC Commemoration' at Hyde Park, with the NSW Schools Junior Singers. Congratulations, Emily, we are proud of you.
PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING! We're collecting plastic bottle lids for a special project. Please wash and dry instead of recycling. There is a collection box in the foyer, outside the office. Thanks so much for your help!
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SOME OF OUR STORIES ARE SAVED AS HIGHLIGHTS...
This week 3/4E had Mrs Bowman for a WHOLE DAY! We had lots of fun creating amazing artworks about our class animal the ELK!
We drew ELKS and then painted our ELKS! Then we took photos of our beautiful faces, printed them out and then glued them onto our ELKS!!
We painted with watercolour and on A3 paper. And we hung them up in our MAGNIFICENT classroom!!!
It was very fun and we worked very hard on them.
After that, we created some CACTI! (Cactus) On A3 paper we painted some green patterns, and drew some leaves on the other side of the paper. Then we cut them out. After that we grabbed an A4 piece of paper and glued on a pot.
Then we glued on the leaves right above the pot on the paper. Then we had a lovely cactus in a pot!!
We also did some Outside Fun Games! There was a lot of running around and excitement! Then we finished off the day with some calmful writing about Edwina the Emu!
- Written by Skye C, Poppy B, Molly W
The students of 1/2 Javan Rusa have been busy this week, exploring the world of storytelling and developing their English language skills, through the creation of 'little books’. Through interactive storytelling sessions and reading aloud engaging children's books, we've been fostering a love for stories among our students. Inspired by the stories we've encountered, our students have embarked on an adventure of their own by writing their 'little books' in English. These mini-masterpieces allow our young writers to express their ideas, imagination, and vocabulary in a fun and creative way. Not only are our students writing stories, but they're also illustrating them! From colourful drawings to imaginative doodles, our little artists are adding their personal touch to each page, making their books truly unique and special!
When asked about how they created these little books, here's what some of the students had to say…
‘I like writing and drawing illustrations. It's just fun to write’. - Finn
‘They help you learn to write and it's fun to do’ - Bailey
‘I like writing stories from my imagination’ - Darcey
‘It makes me feel calm’ - Isabel
‘We are making a real book and makes me feel happy’ - Frankie
‘When you are finished you can read it again and again’ - Millie
‘My favourite part was designing the front cover’ - Harvey
‘They help me learn to write’ - Teddy
‘It is good practise if you want to be an illustrator or an author in the future’ - Kian
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)
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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.
Payments online
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Dropping something off?
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Absences
Please use the Compass app to notify your child's teacher of their absence/s.
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 'Charlie' the Chook 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.
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Financial Difficulties
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ONLINE APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW FOR YEAR 5 OC (OPPORTUNITY CLASS) IN 2025
Applications close 20 May 2024
MON 8 APR | Double Sliming @ 9am | ALL WELCOME
FRI 12 APR | CRAZY COLOUR Dress-Up Day
Year 6 has COLOUR FEVER...
FRI 12 APR | Last Day of Term 1
TUE 30 APR | First Day of Term 2 | Students return
FRI 10 MAY | SCHOOL FUN RUN | MORT BAY PARK
WED 22 MAY | National Simultaneous Storytime
Every TUESDAY | NUDE FOOD TUESDAY
Every THURSDAY | FOOTSTEPS Dance Program K-6
Every FRIDAY (weather permitting) | AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Please leave your furry friends at home...
Every FRIDAY | Uniform Stall | ONLINE ONLY
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 8:30-9am twice a term on Fridays. 2024 dates are:
Term 1: 5 April
Term 2: 10 May, 28 July
Term 3: 2 August, 20 September
Term 4: 25 October, 13 December.
Donations can be dropped into the tub near the office anytime.
If you would like to volunteer to help, please either email us at balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com or sign up via the link
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.
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Every 1st WEDNESDAY (usually) of SCHOOL TERM | P&C Meeting @ 7pm | Online & In-person
- 1 May
- 5 June
- 7 August
- 4 September
- 16 October
- 6 November
- 4 December
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Deer - Ms A Davis | Evie N | retelling the beginning, middle and end of a story |
| K Jentinki - Ms L Jennett | April P | making positive choices in the classroom and always being a kind, caring friend |
| 1/2 Javan Ruso - Ms J Walsh | Vicky W | wonderful work in investigations creating character designs |
| 1/2 Pampas Deer - Ms S Parsons | Eleanor R | outstanding writing |
| 1/2 Warthog - Ms K Withers | Mabel D | her creativity and enthusiasm during investigations |
| 3/2 Antilocapra - Mrs E Archibald | Beatrice S | always being ready to learn in the classroom and utilising the 5Ls |
| 3/4 Elk - Mr G Elix | Ruby O | getting an amazing result at the cross country carnival, well done! |
| 3/4 Guanaco - Mrs L Goodridge | Sage T | her energy and excellent dance technique during Footsteps |
| 5/4 Capreolinae - Ms A Cooper | Lennon L | being a reliable and courteous member of our class |
| 5/4 Springbok - Mr L Saville | Oliver P | always making positive choices in the classroom and playground |
| 5/6 Puku - Mrs A Pitman | Julia X | actively listening to teacher instructions during class time and during cross country |
| 5/6 Royal Antelope - Ms R Reedy | Ethan P | following rules and instructions while still having a fun time with peers |
| 6 Bongo - Ms K Barcenilla | name | no award this week |
| Art K-2 - Mrs F Bowman | Abigail C 3/2A | her enthusiasm and creative attitude in the art room! |
| Art 3-6 - Mrs F Bowman | Linda C 3/4E | her consistent effort and creativity in the art room |
| Library K-2 - Ms M Whelan | name | no award this week |
| Library 3-6 - Ms M Whelan | name | no award this week |
| Music K-2 - Mr T Kim | Scarlett C KD | her positive attitude towards music and her excellent listening skills in music lessons |
| Music 3-6 - Mr T Kim | Jaren Z 3/4E | his impressive knowledge of music and learning attitude in music lessons |
| PDHPE K-2 - Mr S Baumann | Victoria W 1/2J | bringing the loudest cheer and best team pride |
| PDHPE 3-6 - Mr S Baumann | Griffin S-W 5/4C | outstanding skill and striking of the ball in T-ball, homerun King! |
| STEAM K-2 - Mrs S Loxton | Jackson W-M KD | demonstrating advanced coding skills with Beebots |
| STEAM 3-6 - Mrs S Loxton | Lucrezia F 3/4G | approaching all 'techy' tasks with energy, enthusiasm and excitement |
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 4 LEARNING (PB4L) awards - RESPONSIBLE
| KD - Ms A Davis | Leo McG | showing genuine care and empathy in interactions with his classmates |
| KJ - Ms L Jennett | Noak M | being responsible, safe and respectful in our classroom and on our playground |
| 1/2J - Ms J Walsh | Teddy C | showing great responsibility in looking after our classroom environment |
| 1/2P - Ms S Parsons | Remy R | working cooperatively in Investigations |
| 1/2W - Ms K Withers | Noah B | always making positive choices and caring for his classmates |
| 3/2A - Mrs E Archibald | Sylvie T | displaying responsibility at all times in the classroom, by sitting at the front and using 5 Ls |
| 3/4E - Mr G Elix | James L | being a leader in class and always being reliable |
| 3/4G - Mrs L Goodridge | Henley T | being a cooperative student, who can always be relied upon to do the right thing! |
| 5/4C - Ms A Cooper | Brandon D | displaying maturity towards his learning by seeking, and taking on, feedback |
| 5/4S - Mr L Saville | Nate J | continually following instructions and looking out for his peers |
| 5/6P - Mrs A Pitman | Matthew L | demonstrating responsible, attentive and safe practices during cross country |
| 5/6R - Ms R Reedy | Finley S | actively listening ad following rules and instructions during the changed conditions of cross country |
| 6B - Ms K Barcenilla | name | no award this week |
Two weeks' worth of winners...
ES1 - Scarlett C KD & Finn C KD; S1 - Talia F 1/2P & Jensen B 1/2J; S2 - Maya S 3/4G & Lucrezia F 3/4G (absent); S3 - Oliver P 5/4S & Vivi B-N 6B
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.
