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...
Welcome to the Balmain family, Ms Davies!
We are excited to announce that, as of this week, we have the unique opportunity to introduce a third classroom teacher to our Kindergarten team and space, 4 days a week, until the end of the school year! Ms Davies will be supporting both Ms Davis and KD, as well as Ms Jennett and KJ.
Ms Davies is a Masters of Primary Education graduate, with a son who has also started Kindergarten in the same year! She has a passion and background in languages, food, and travel, with a wealth of experience in teaching in a variety of contexts.
Welcome to the Kindergarten team and Balmain PS!
Welcome officially, Miss Fahmi!
Although not a 'new' face at BPS this year, Miss Meriam Fahmi has recently relieved on 6R, previously known as 6B, for the past 2 weeks whilst Mrs Riley has been on leave. As of Week 3, and until the end of the year, Miss Fahmi will be on 6R every Friday whilst Mrs Riley has her executive day.
Miss Fahmi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education and Psychology and is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all students. She is passionate about inspiring and nurturing her students' academic and personal growth, ensuring that they feel valued and supported.
Welcome aboard and into our fabulous Balmain family!
We LOVE celebrating achievements! If you have something to share with our community, through the Pigeon Post, please send photo/s & blurb through to balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Att: FOR THE NEWSLETTER
HUGE CONGRATS to Finley 5/6R, as he has bravely and selflessly had his long locks cut and shaved to help raise money for a worthy cause! Finley, we are all so very proud of you!
If you missed out on all the action at our assembly, click on the link below to watch the reel on our Instagram account...
Donations will still be accepted for another week...no donation is too big or too small! If you are able to help support this worthy cause, please click on the link below...
Congratulations to Victoria who, along with her team, Comets U12s Division 1, won the Metro League Representative Basketball Championship. This weekend, Victoria and her team are competing in the State Championships! Victoria joined the Div 1 Reps team for the first year and it is great pleasure to be part of a champion team. Hope more girls can enjoy the fun of sports!
Every time the Olympics-inspired, Woolworths commercial comes on, I can't help but stop and hum to the background music - 'Amazing', by ex-Balmain Public School student, Alex Lloyd!
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...
Exciting Changes Ahead for 1/2 Warthogs! Hello everyone! Our 1/2 Warthogs class has had a fantastic start to Term 3. Can you believe how quickly the year is flying by? With Ms. Withers heading off on maternity leave shortly, we’re eagerly anticipating Ms. Lydon joining us,— it's not a drama, especially since we will soon be known as 1/2 LLAMA! Investigation time remains one of our favourite parts of the day. We've been making some truly wonderful creations, from adorable puppets to wacky, creative potions and incredibly bright and detailed maps. The students' imaginations and skills continue to amaze their teacher every day. We've also been loving mathematics! Late last term, we focused on making 3D objects, dived into division last week, and are now gearing up to learn all about mass. We feel so lucky to have such brilliant math resources at our disposal, making learning both fun and engaging. Finally, we've had two wonderful gymnastics classes with ZingActiv, along with one of their Wellbeing classes. The Wellbeing sessions are so cool; we each get to wear a pair of noise-cancelling headphones and have our own small mat. This helps us hear the wonderful instructors without getting distracted! We've already picked up a few new meditation and mindfulness tools to keep up our bright yellow sleeves! Thanks for being the best community ever, Balmain!
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)
CHARLIE THE CHOOK says...
Are you intending on travelling during the school term? Please apply for leave using the link below...all sections of the form needs to be completed and the travel itinerary, including child/ren's name/s, is also to be included
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INFORM ANY EXTERNAL PROVIDERS, SUCH AS ‘DIRECTIONS IN MUSIC’, OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION, SUCH AS AN EXCURSION OR EVENT. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Emailing staff | 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WED 7 AUG | P&C MEETING @ 7PM
Meeting Details
Date: Wed 7 August
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: In person at The Royal Oak or via Zoom
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86885531240?pwd=UzBNMXRwZ3Z2VG8zSlVHbytWR0Q0UT09
SUN 11 AUG | P&C SPRING CLEAN WORKING BEE
Calling all busy bees, green thumbs, budding artists and keen sewers!
Please join your P&C for a Spring Clean of our beautiful school and preparation for our Art Show next month!
🐝 Sunday 11 August 2024 🐝
10am – 4pm: Get involved in creating some beautiful décor and signs for the Art Show. A special call out to any sewists that can BYO sewing machine!
1pm – 4pm: Lend a hand to help organise and beautify our school grounds, sheds and gardens.
https://volunteersignup.org/YKKRB
Bring the kids and stay as little or as long as you can. Drinks will be hosted afterwards at the Gladstone Park Bowling Club.
Your P&C
TUE 13 - FRI 16 AUGUST | HEALTHY HAROLD Visits
stage-based lesson
nil cost
https://lifeed.org.au/
THURS 15 & FRI 16 AUG | EDUCATION WEEK OPEN MORNINGS
THURS 22 AUG | BOOK CHARACTER PARADE @ 9AM | ALL WELCOME
Every MONDAY (from 29 Jul) | The Wellbeing Program - ZingActiv
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.
Can you please help out? Add your name to the Volunteer Sign-up sheet below...
WED 7 AUG | P&C MEETING @ 7PM
Meeting Details
Date: Wed 7 August
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: In person at The Royal Oak or via Zoom
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86885531240?pwd=UzBNMXRwZ3Z2VG8zSlVHbytWR0Q0UT09
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Every 1st WEDNESDAY (usually) of SCHOOL TERM | P&C Meeting @ 7pm | Online & In-person
- 7 August
- 4 September
- 16 October
- 6 November
- 4 December
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Deer - Ms A Davis | Elyas K | using adjectives to describe a noun in his sentence |
| K Jentinki - Ms L Jennett | Noak M | writing phenomenal sentences independently |
| 1/2 Javan Ruso - Ms J Walsh | Finn McG | a fantastic job on understanding division in Maths this week and tackling challenges with a positive attitude |
| 1/2 Pampas Deer - Ms S Parsons | Talia F | her creativity and diligence during writing lessons this week |
| 1/2 Warthog - Ms K Withers | Emmie K | her incredible and continued improvement in all areas of literacy! |
| 3/2 Antilocapra - Mrs E Archibald | Charlie B | beginning Term 3 with an enthusiastic and positive attitude |
| 3/4 Elk - Mr G Elix | Maya M | engaging brilliantly with figurative writing this week! |
| 3/4 Guanaco - Mrs L Goodridge | Sefer K | his creative responses and excellent participation when learning about metaphors |
| 5/4 Capreolinae - Ms A Cooper | Rose W | paying close attention to lessons and making meaningful contributions during mathematics |
| 5/4 Springbok - Mr L Saville | Oliver P & Zachary K | his vivid and informative pamphlet on New Zealand for his Potato Olympics athlete |
| 5/6 Puku - Mrs A Pitman | Avianna B | demonstrating a consistent, mature attitude towards her learning |
| 5/6 Royal Antelope - Ms R Reedy | James L | taking control and initiative in his F2L project |
| 6 Bongo - Mrs N Riley | Caelan A | valuable contributions in our class discussion |
| Library K-2 - Ms M Whelan | Ajay W 1/2J | listening and trying hard in MiniLit |
| Library 3-6 - Ms M Whelan | Imogen J 6R (6B) | a well-delivered debate |
| Music K-2 - Mr T Kim | Scarlett S 3/2A | her growth mindset and constructive attitude towards learning in music |
| Music 3-6 - Mr T Kim | Zoe A 3/2A | her consistent focus in music and spreading her happiness and love of music in class |
POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 4 LEARNING (PB4L) awards - RESPECTFUL
| KD - Ms A Davis | Zachy B | always using kind words and showing sensible actions! |
| KJ - Ms L Jennett | Willa McL-G | her outstanding communication skills to negotiate her perspectives calmly and respectfully |
| 1/2J - Ms J Walsh | Millie B | showing kindness and respect to all of her classmates on a daily basis |
| 1/2P - Ms S Parsons | Biko T-W | fantastic participation and listening during all class activities this week |
| 1/2W - Ms K Withers | Athaar I | being a shining example of kindness and calmness |
| 3/2A - Mrs E Archibald | Charlie N | always being respectful in class |
| 3/4E - Mr G Elix | Zach B | helping out around the classroom and participating enthusiastically in group discussions |
| 3/4G - Mrs L Goodridge | Anouk v d B | consistently showing care towards her classmates and setting a positive example |
| 5/4C - Ms A Cooper | Leto J | setting a positive example and a high standard of work during learning time |
| 5/4S - Mr L Saville | Alec McE | consistently showing respect to classmates and teachers, setting a positive example for the entire class |
| 5/6P - Mrs A Pitman | Ethan C | always being polite and respectful towards others |
| 5/6R - Ms R Reedy | Victoria G | being a good friend and achieving her goals |
| 6R - Mrs N Riley | Arwen J | Consistently demonstrating respect towards classmates and fostering a positive classroom environment |
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!
This week's winners...
ES1 - Luna H KJ; S1 - Ivy B 1/2W; S2 - Orson J-S 3/4G; S3 - Sophia K 5/4C
From our players (and unedited)...
Junior
Balmain jnr v Fortstreet jnr b 3-1
Captain: Marla T
Mvp: Poppy for scoring the juniors first goal. WELL DONE!
MIP:Charlotte for always catching the ball and throwing the ball to the right people. good job!!!!!!
Senior
Balmain A V Kegworth A 10-6
Captain: Arwen J
MVP:
Eloise
Was marking a person taller than her but still got the ball and scored lots of goals
MIP:
Angelina
She didn’t want to play GK but she still managed to save lots of goals and made interferences
Balmain B v Kegworth B 9-8
Captain: Zerene
MVP:
Halle - for always catching the ball, blocking well and helping her friends.
MIP
Victoria - when she joined the team she didn’t even know how to play much netball, now she is playing somewhere at a top level.
Balmain C vs orange Grove Grove B 1-6
Captain: Ivy W
MvP: Is Madeleine because she played and intercepted many passes even though all the players were WAY taller than her 😁😁😉😁
MiP: Elizabet because she was always on front of her player and always tried her hardest!!! :😁😁😁😉
From our players (and unedited)...
Junior A
Balmain played really well. People were in good positions. They were passing the ball good. We won 5-0 against Fort Street. The player of the match is Oscar L because he was good at defending, good dribbling, and good passing.
Dylan M
Junior B
We lost 2-1. The other team had just scored a goal at the last 5 seconds before we had finished the match I thought that we played quite well.Skye was the player of the match today but we still need to work on defence and passing to each other.
Captain Mia C
A Grade
Today we played against Annandale and lost 6-2 but our team had great coordination with our passes and everyone in our defence was great, but today the mvp was most definitely Clancy with his bicycle kick to score and lighten up the mood.
Captain James L-M
Senior A
The score is 11-0 and I think Ethan Z is the player of the week because he defended well and help position through the game.
Captain Eddie R
Senior B
Today we had a nail biting gane. It was 0-0 until the last seconds of the game, we then had a corner kick and we scored! The man of the match today was Ivan J he was really solid in defence today and he scored the winning goal.
Team captain Ethan P
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.
