EVERYONE is welcome at our school!
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...
Prize ordering will close this week and 107 students have not yet submitted their selections. Please place your order ASAP, so we can finalise this as a school. All children who raised over $10 qualify to order! To order, go to your child's fun run page, ensure that the full name is entered correctly as well as the class, and submit. Any questions, please reach out to the P&C, who can assist - balmainpspc@gmail.com
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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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...
In Geography, 1/2P explored 'Google Earth' and our local area of Balmain. We drew maps with symbols to represent the areas we visit often!
This week in 5/6P, we have been learning about the Balmain Reservoir, underneath Gladstone Park. We explored the space online, and then designed new uses for this space that would benefit the community. We have been creating posters of our designs and what we can do with the empty space below Gladstone Park. We had ideas like Shopping Centers, Homeless Shelters, Arcades, Laser Tag Areas and even a two storey playground. Our posters included a detailed diagram of our reimagined spaces, as well as a list of information on our design. - Annabel & Sharanya
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)
If you wish to email your child's teacher, we kindly request that you DO NOT EMAIL their personal emails, as time-sensitive and/or important messages may not be seen and/or responded to on time. Please ONLY use the school's email address: balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. In the subject line, please type: 'ATT: name of teacher'. Teachers will attempt to respond within 2 working days. Thank you for your understanding.
The balmainps@gmail.com email address is no longer in use and not monitored. Please redirect your email to balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Alternatively, contact the office on 9818 1177 during school office hours, 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday, throughout the school term.
***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.
Payments online
All online payments are now made using COMPASS.
Dropping something off?
Please label item/s with their full name and class.
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.
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.
Every TUESDAY | NUDE FOOD TUESDAY
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 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.
All the smiles and excitement of the Colour Run were captured by a professional photographer, Jazzy Photos.Individual portraits of the children are on sale for $15 on Flexischools and will be available from next Friday. The photos are a beautiful memento of this wonderful event.The funds raised from the photos will go towards the P&C's second priority for 2024 - addressing school temperatures. We are presently in the process of putting blinds on all the windows throughout the school and hope to complete the north facing side of the main building by the start of Term 3. This is our last fundraise until the council election BBQ on 13 September.
Follow our P&C on Insta @balmainpspc
Every 1st WEDNESDAY (usually) of SCHOOL TERM | P&C Meeting @ 7pm | Online & In-person
- 5 June
- 7 August
- 4 September
- 16 October
- 6 November
- 4 December
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Deer - Ms A Davis | Sarah B | re-reading and editing her writing to check it makes sense |
| K Jentinki - Ms L Jennett | Theo J | collaborating and communicating with his peers to create a Hex Bug maze! |
| 1/2 Javan Ruso - Ms J Walsh | Ajay W | fantastic effort in Maths activities this week, finding the area of different objects in our classroom |
| 1/2 Pampas Deer - Ms S Parsons | Elena V | her fantastic writing skills using her connective words |
| 1/2 Warthog - Ms K Withers | Jake G | reading and writing with increased confidence and zeal! |
| 3/2 Antilocapra - Mrs E Archibald | Mia C | engaging diligently with her work and always caring for others |
| 3/4 Elk - Mr G Elix | | no awards this week, as Mr Elix was not here due to week-long PL |
| 3/4 Guanaco - Mrs L Goodridge | Anouk v d B | working diligently to write a factual description about dingoes |
| 5/4 Capreolinae - Ms A Cooper | Elliot J | participating confidently and with accuracy in our class Spelling Bee |
| 5/4 Springbok - Mr L Saville | Nate J | successfully meeting his math goals through hard work, dedication, and perseverance |
| 5/6 Puku - Mrs A Pitman | Anabelle C | demonstrating leadership and collaboration when working on her F2L project; well done, Anabelle! |
| 5/6 Royal Antelope - Ms R Reedy | Eddie R | a consistent effort to self regulate and focus during work time |
| 6 Bongo - Ms K Barcenilla | James L-McB | thoughtfully reflecting on feedback and seizing opportunities to take control of his focus and learning |
| Art K-2 - Mrs F Bowman | Mabel D 1/2W | demonstrating diligence and enthusiasm in Visual Arts |
| Art 3-6 - Mrs F Bowman | Lizzie W 5/4S | demonstrating leadership and strength in Visual Arts |
| Music K-2 - Mr T Kim | Chloe W 1/2W | her amazing courage to share her beautiful voice in class |
| Music 3-6 - Mr T Kim | James L 3/4E | his consistent positive attitude towards music and always being ready to learn |
| STEAM K-2 - Mrs S Loxton | Abigail C 3/2A | demonstrating passion and enthusiasm towards discussing the design of her 'Green City' |
| STEAM 3-6 - Mrs S Loxton | Nate J 5/4S | applying a strong understanding of simple machines, forces and chemistry to the design of his Rube Goldberg machine |
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 4 LEARNING (PB4L) awards - RESPONSIBLE
| KD - Ms A Davis | Vaia v d B | her positive nature and respect for our classroom rules |
| KJ - Ms L Jennett | Chloe S | showing kindness and consideration in all aspects of school life |
| 1/2J - Ms J Walsh | Isabel S | being an upstanding member of our class and creating a safe environment in our classroom |
| 1/2P - Ms S Parsons | Joshua B | always showing the Balmain Way in his interactions with others |
| 1/2W - Ms K Withers | Athaar I | making our classroom a warm and inviting place with his kindness |
| 3/2A - Mrs E Archibald | Hazel C | being a kind and caring class member, who is inclusive to all |
| 3/4E - Mr G Elix | | no awards this week, as Mr Elix was not here due to week-long PL |
| 3/4G - Mrs L Goodridge | Charlie N | demonstrating responsible conduct in the classroom and playground |
| 5/4C - Ms A Cooper | Tristan T | bringing positivity and a relaxed atmosphere to our classroom |
| 5/4S - Mr L Saville | Naomi O'B | consistently ensuring a safe classroom environment by following rules and expectations |
| 5/6P - Mrs A Pitman | Annabel L | consistently making good decisions and being a joy to have in our classroom! |
| 5/6R - Ms R Reedy | Harvey U | creating a positive and welcoming learning space for all |
| 6B - Ms K Barcenilla | Eloise D | always using kindness and an openness to others in all her interactions |
Best Class @ Assembly Award
Each week, a mystery teacher will choose the class that has followed the 'Balmain Way'. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play!
NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER
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!
This week's winners...
ES1 - Mana M KD; S1 - Isabel S 1/2J; S2 - Poppy B 3/4E; S3 - Oscar L 6B (absent)
Our Year 6 t-shirts/hoodies printer, Tony from Well Spotted, will be at the MAKERS + SHAKERS MARKETS...
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.
