Binalong Public School

Binalong Bulletin

Term 3, Week 9 2024

Binalong Public School

Ngunnawal Country

'Towards a Higher Place'


From the Principal

Wow! What a term! We have had a super busy Term 3 which has just flown by and I'm sure it will be Christmas before we know it! As we wrap up Term 3, I would like to invite families to join us at our final assembly for the term on Thursday 26 September from 1.45pm, to listen to our very special guest speaker, Timothy McLaren OAM. Tim is an OAM recipient, an Olympic medallist in rowing, and in 2023 he was inducted to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Tim has coached the UTS Rowing Club, mentoring Australian representatives and Olympians, as well as serving as the head coach of USA Rowing. We look forward to hearing more about Tim's experiences and perhaps even seeing some real life Olympic medals!https://sahof.org.au/hall-of-fame-member/tim-mclaren/

During the school holidays please help us keep our school in tip top condition by reporting any security concerns to the School Security Unit on: 1300 88 00 21. The school playground is open to visitors as a part of the Share our Space program and we ask that visitors take care of the playground and equipment when visiting.

If you're able to help out with the school chickens during the school holidays (letting them out and locking them up, collecting their eggs, and checking on their food and water), please let Mrs Arabin know.

Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable school holidays and we will see staff and students return to school on Monday 14 October.

Dates for the Diary 2024

Please add the following dates to the diary. Note that this calendar is regularly updated.

Week 9

Friday 20 September - Aspire UC, Playgroup

Week 10

Monday 23 September - Gecko Sport extra session, sports uniform required

Thursday 26 September - Assembly 1.45pm - New time - Guest Speaker Tim McLaren OAM, Olympic Medallist and Inductee of the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame.

Friday 27 September - Last day of term, SRC student activities, Playgroup 

Friday 27 September - Sunday 29 September - Men's World Sand Greens Championship - Binalong Community Club - P&C volunteers required

TERM 4

Week 1

Monday 14 October - all staff and students return to school, P&C Meeting 4.30pm, Binalong Progress Association Meeting 6pm @ School Hall

Friday 18 October - Arabin Cup - P&C Parent Volunteers required

Sat 19 & Sun 20 October - Murrumbateman Field Days - P&C volunteers required

Week 2

Wednesday 23 October - ACT Instrumental Music Program - Junior concert band ensemble performance at Binalong Public School

Thursday 24 October - Bandanna Day (Arabin Cup back up date)

Friday 25 October - Boorowa Touch/Netball Carnival, Kindy Transition, Playgroup

Week 3

Tuesday 29 October - MHS Transition for Year 6

Wednesday 30 October - GotIt! Parent Meetings, Teacher PL Canberra

Friday 1 November - UC Aspire, Kindy Transition


2024 Arabin Cup - Friday 18 October

PLC Shared Learning at Bowning Public School

Students enjoyed a fabulous day of shared learning last week at Bowning Public School enjoying circus with Mrs Facer, STEM with Ms Kemp & Mrs Cassidy, and science with Mr Godman. They got up close and personal with some of Mr Godman's prized fishing catches learning about the anatomy of fish as well as native and protected species, and feral/pest species of introduced fish. Students loved participating in the circus activities with some requests for some more circus equipment at school, and I did overhear a few students exclaim that they would be joining the circus when they grow up! It's been wonderful watch the growing friendships shared with students across the three schools.

Teachers worked together to learn more about effective assessment and participated in some writing assessment moderation, as well as learning more about the new mathematics curriculum and effective pedagogy. Thank you to Mrs Ranie, Mrs Brown and the Bowning team for organising such a fabulous day.

PLC Shared Learning at Bowning Public School

Kindy Transition

Kindy Transition

UC Aspire - STEM

Friday 20 September the UC Aspire team visited the BPS students to engage them in experiments and activities including around geology/ geodes, peering through microscopes, learning about bases and acids and rounded out the day with a team challenge to build a space ship to protect the astronaut (a chocolate bar) from the intense heat of a hairdryer.

UC Aspire - STEM

Sentral parent portal

We want to trial payments for SRC meal deals using the Sentral parent portal.  We will only use the app for advance payments for the term.  If you are interested in using the Sentral app to pay for meal deals please contact Kerry. We can invoice you for the term and deduct weekly payments when your child has a meal deal. You will be able to monitor the kitty.

There will still be the option to pay as you go by cash each week.

Todd Woodbridge Cup

Supporting Maths at Home

Supporting Maths at Home

Stars of the Week - Week 7

Elise Edwards - Actively showing independence and a proactive approach to all areas of school life. Leila Vasey - Fantastic participation and enthusiasm in Paddock to Plate. Gunnar Lucas - Engagement and thoughtful contributions to number talks. Cameron Deale - Showing respect to presenters and asking great questions at Paddock to Plate.

Stars of the Week - Week 8

Archer Coble - Growing confidence in becoming more of an independent learner. Willow Thomas - Independently applying taught skills to create an interesting descriptive writing piece. Zavier Brayshaw - Showing great leadership when giving the Yass Principals a school tour. Audrey Corcoran - Showing an enthusiasm for learning and writing in particular.

P&C News and Updates

P&C News and Updates

Dear Parents and Community Members

The P&C Association is gearing up for a busy and exciting September, and we need your support to make our events successful. We have our much-anticipated Bobbara Hill Walk on the 8th of September, which is a great family day out.

We have also been asked by the Binalong Community Club to assist with catering at the upcoming World Sand and Green Championships from Friday 27th to Sunday the 29th of September. 

We are in need of volunteers at both events, to help with meal preparation, serving of meals, setting up and packing down.  All funds raised at these events will go straight back into supporting our kids through resources at school or excursion opportunities.

If you are able to assist at either of these events please reach out to us at  bpspac@gmail.com or Liesh Cotter - 0466 913 209. 

We would also like you to save the date for the Murrumbateman Field Days which are happening on the 19th and 20th of October. This is one of our major fundraisers and we will be calling out for volunteers on those dates as well.

P&C Bobbara Hill Walk Round Up

We couldn’t have asked for a better day at the Bobbara Hill Walk but it wouldn’t have been a success without the following people:

✨ Jeremy, Bobbara Station Manager. Thank you for being so accommodating and supportive of this event.

✨ Bowning Lions Club, for running the BBQ again. You are sensational!

✨ Binalong Rescue Squad - VRA Rescue NSW for providing First Aid.

✨ DeSigns by Joe - Signage & Design for our flash new event signage.

✨ Our P&C team and volunteer families who work tirelessly behind the scenes to pull it all together.

The money we raise at these events goes back into our school. We are currently making some upgrades to our outdoor cola area, we’ve purchased some new classroom resources, there are outdoor resources to come and next term we will be subsidising the outdoor education camp to Jindabyne. 

 🙏 Thank you for your support & to everyone who came out, we hope you enjoyed the view! 📷 

P&C Bobbara Hill Walk - September 2024

Community Noticeboard

Binalong Community Club

School Holiday Programs in the Yass Valley

Junior Cricket

AusCycling at Berinba Public School

Share Our Space is holding a FREE activity in your local area during the upcoming Spring school holidays. 

Location: Berinba Public School

Delivery Partner: AusCycling

Date/Time: Saturday, 12 October 2024, 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm (2 separate sessions).

Participation: Maximum 30 students per session, for children aged 8 to 12 of all skills and abilities.

Event details and registration link: AusBike School Holiday Programs Happening Near You | AusBike

 

What Students Will Learn:

  • Helmet Checks: Understanding the importance of proper helmet fit and safety.
  • Bike Equipment Safety Checks: Ensuring bikes are in good working condition before every ride.
  • Core4Skills™ Fundamental Bike Riding Skills: Developing balance, control, and coordination through evidence-based methods and activities.
  • Bike Safety Tips, Tricks & Skills: Practical techniques to navigate various bike riding environments through gamified learning activities.
  • Road Safety Awareness: Introducing the basics of road safety to keep young riders aware and prepared.

AusCycling at Berinba PS

Joss Cleaning - !!!Positions Vacant - Cleaners Wanted!!!

We hold the contract for cleaning government buildings such as schools, police stations, court houses etc. and would love to invite you to join our team.

Training and uniforms will be provided, along with all of the equipment you require to complete your daily tasks.

Hours of work consist of:

No weekends!

  • Early morning (5.00am - 9.00am) and/or afternoons (2.00pm - 6.00pm) Monday to Friday. Times may vary depending on individual sites 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.  This can be completed via phone, tablet or computer.

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


LAMBING FLAT YOUNG REGIONAL BRANCH 2024 ANNUAL WRITING COMPETITION

 Calling all Writers!! Help us celebrate our 42nd Annual Writing Competition.

Writers of all levels, all ages and any genre are encouraged to enter our 2024 Annual Writing Competition. Entries are now open and close October 11, 2024. Past prize winners include first time entrants to those who have dusted off a piece of writing from a drawer.

There is no set theme for short stories up to 1500 words (please show your word count) and poems up to 50 lines. Poetry form can be as you choose – traditional rhyming or free verse.

Entries from school students are welcome. See entry form for word and line limits. Students may enter as individually or as part of a class ‘project’. A separate Schools Section information sheet is available.

Entry fee is $5 per entry or free for school students.

·         Multiple entries are allowed for adults.

·         Postal and bank details are on the entry form.

·         Entries can be posted or emailed. All e-mailed entries will be acknowledged.

·         The results, with judges’ overall competition comments, will be emailed to all entrants who have supplied their email address. (We are unable to provide individual appraisals for entries)

HOW TO USE THE LFFAW ENTRY FORM

EITHER:

Print entry form, complete details and post to our PO address, together with entry copies.

OR:

Complete the (fillable) entry form on screen, ticking required boxes (signature not required for on-line entries), ‘save as’ (control – s), new file name, close, then email new file together with entries to lambingflatfaw.competitions@gmail.com

For more information or if you encounter any difficulties: -

Please contact James Rowe on 0418 161 472 or John Dwyer on 0408 699 507 

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