Pigeon Post

2023 Volume 2 Issue 9

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

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...👇

From the Principal's Desk...

Fare thee well...

You may recall we had a group of Welsh principals visit our school last term...well, the time has come for me to travel over to the UK for a LEAP (Leading Educators Around the Planet) study tour in Cardiff and Swansea, Wales! I'll also be visiting Scotland and spending a few days in London.

Mrs Nancy Riley, our Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction, (APCI), will be relieving for me whilst I'm on leave, from Monday until mid-week 1 next term. 

Byddwch yn eich gweld (Be seeing you)!

Maria Lambos | Principal

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

Student Leadership

Thanks to Arwen, we made mention in State Parliament this week!

Please see below Written Community Recognition Statements - Hansard 21 June 2023.

Ms KOBI SHETTY (Balmain)—Today I bring to the attention of the House the Balmain Public School Environmental Warriors. This wonderful sustainability group from Balmain Public School invited me to visit this week to hear more about their fantastic environmental initiatives. I was really impressed by their beautiful, recently refurbished Ms Pauline's Garden, their new veggie patches and their delicious school-grown tomatoes. The Garden is a beautiful tribute to the legacy of Dr Pauline Jensen, a former teacher at Balmain PS, who for over 10 years led the school recycling and composting programs which the Environmental Warriors continue today. Well done to all the Environmental Warriors and a special thanks to Arwen Jenkins for inviting me to her school. Thank you to Environmental Warriors teacher Felicity Bowman, Principal Maria Lambos, as well as P&C President Lauren LaChapelle and P&C Sustainability lead Trista Rose for making the visit so enjoyable.

P&C...

Team P&C

Follow our P&C on Insta @balmainpspc

WED 28 JUNE - P&C Meeting @ 7pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday 28th June 2023, 7pm - 8:30pm

In person (upstairs at The Bald Rock Hotel, 15 Mansfield St, Rozelle) or via Zoom (details below) 

New Members

All are welcome! If you are not yet a P&C member and would like to join, please complete the attached NEW MEMBERSHIP form and return via email balmainpspc@gmail.com. Financial contribution ($0.50) required for membership can be made at the meeting (contactless payment available).

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530716706?pwd=czBxWllhTVZZdTBVOEdkMlZoL3RCdz09

Meeting ID: 825 3071 6706Passcode: 308049

One tap mobile

+61871501149,,82530716706#,,,,*308049# Australia

+61280156011,,82530716706#,,,,*308049# Australia

P&C June Minutes (draft)

Download

P&C July Meeting Agenda

Download

P&C Membership form

Download

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 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.

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 a P&C Voluntary Contribution/Levy.**

School Resource Fees - Google form

https://forms.gle/1cbQWsKuikfm4tCo8

2023 Schedule of School Resource Fees

Download

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

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 '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 Compass 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 the ground floor, next to the ConneXion Hub.

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

WED 28 JUNE - P&C Meeting @ 7pm

Meeting Details

Wednesday 28th June 2023, 7pm - 8:30pm

In person (upstairs at The Bald Rock Hotel, 15 Mansfield St, Rozelle) or via Zoom (details below) 

New Members

All are welcome! If you are not yet a P&C member and would like to join, please complete the attached NEW MEMBERSHIP form and return via email balmainpspc@gmail.com. Financial contribution ($0.50) required for membership can be made at the meeting (contactless payment available).

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82530716706?pwd=czBxWllhTVZZdTBVOEdkMlZoL3RCdz09

Meeting ID: 825 3071 6706Passcode: 308049

One tap mobile

+61871501149,,82530716706#,,,,*308049# Australia

+61280156011,,82530716706#,,,,*308049# Australia

FRI 30 JUNE - Semester One Student Reports will be accessible via COMPASS only - NO PRINTED REPORT COMING HOME

Details to follow...

FRI 30 JUNE - Last Day of Term 2

TUES 18 JULY - First Day of Term 3 for students

4 Handy volunteers needed as team leaders. Please reach out to balmainpspc@gmail.com or Trista: trista_rose@hotmail.com

SOCCER

Juniors

This week our Juniors game was fun but hard. We lost 3-1 but Aidan scored one great goal. The man of the match was Miles for saving a goal in the top right hand corner. 

⁃ Felix J

Senior A

The A team played a very well game but unfortunately lost 4 - 2. The player of the match was Ginger for her great goalkeeping. She saved a lot of the shots on goal.

⁃ Rohan C

Senior B

Our game was quite exciting as there was a lot of kicking and passing. Our team was quite good this week and we ended up winning 5-1! The player of the match was Oscar L because he contributed to 2 of the goals and showed good teamwork by passing to other players and being an all-round good player.

- Thomas M

Senior C

Our game was challenging, but we unfortunately lost 3-nil. Our strikers and midfielders contributed really well to the team and chances on goal. The player of the match was Ethan P for demonstrating positive attitudes before, during and after the game.

- Daniel W

NETBALL

Juniors

Balmain Blueberries

Juniors - Captain and summary written by Lily  

We played Orange Grove we won and the score was 6-5.

MVP: Sophie because even though she got jarred fingers she played for another person.

MIP: Eloise because she was supposed to sub but she played the whole game.

Balmain A

Balmain A v Birchgrove A 15-22

We lost but we pushed hard. It was a great game and I am proud of the whole team but especially especially Harriet who joined us from the Bs.

MVP: Arabella because she has never played GD as she smashed her friend Alice.

MIP: Imy for getting all the rebounds.

- Jessica R

Balmain B

Balmain B v Rozelle D 22-1

we won 22-1. I think it was a pretty good game. it was a bit easy because they were a d team though. I think the MVP was Remi because she caught the ball almost every time, both the rebounds and passes and did a great job overall. I think the MIP was Zara because these past few games she's been trying her very best when defending and passing to others and shes a really good goal defence

- Natasha G

Balmain C

Balmain B v Rozelle D 22-1

Balmain C v Annandale C 2-12

We lost 12 - 2 but everyone in our team played incredibly and had a lot of fun. It was a great competitive game. Our MVP this week was Julia because she played amazingly in a position she didn't want to play. She also cheered the team when we were down and celebrated with us when we were up. Our MIP this week goes to Elise because she was trying her best in all situations. 

- Jordan G & Sharanya D

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisEmmeline Kgreat improvement in learning her letter sounds!
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersLiam Lworking hard on his forming his letters and writing new words
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldInes B d Man amazingly detailed fairy garden design and build
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettVictoria Wbrightening her classmates day with her fantastic sense of humour
1/2 New - Ms S Walters (until end of Term 2)Kit Dachieving third place on the 100m sprint at athletics carnival
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisSovereign Mexcellence in maths
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaGiselle Povercoming challenges during the writing process with dedication and purpose!
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperSilas Rextending himself in maths and calculating a huge budget for a movie going experience
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerSophie Gher commendable effort and focus in reading groups
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeJack Ohis increasing ability to self-monitor and present his best self
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangArwen Jtrying her hardest in all she does, in the classroom, and on the Athletics field!
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixNatasha Gthoroughly embracing her role as sport leader, encouraging others and cheering with passion
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanAsher Pbeing himself and owning it!
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyAden Ltaking ownership of his learning

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - TEACHER CHOICE

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisClaire NPerseverance - enthusiastic participation in all classroom activities
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersEllis McECreativity - producing detailed box constructions and elaborate marble runs
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldMillicent B WBravery - giving everything a go at the athletics carnival
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettOrson J-SBravery - always trying his best and cheering on his friends at the Athletics Carnival
1/2 New - Ms S Walters (until the end of Term 2)Anna JPersistence during a difficult spelling test
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisTobiah Mworking persistently in maths
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaTristan TCompassion - showing kindness and generosity to his peers, and always looking for ways to support his friends
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperPoppy BResilience - making mature and considered decisions, no matter how she is feeling emotionally
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerElizabet RBravery - getting up to sing for the class during a music lesson and showing off her awesome vocal skills!
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L BurkeLiya GGratitude - being thankful and her ability to focus on moving forward in a positive manner
5/6 Couscous - Ms F ChiangJess RGratitude - showing her kind and gentle appreciation for others
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixLachlan HHumour - frequently looking for the unexpected and always going for imaginative solutions
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanBen HFlexibility - adapting to change with ease and confidence
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedySasha AJoyfulness - her bright and brilliant nature

House Points...

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
WAITING FOR RESULTS FROM THE CARNIVAL...

Best Class @ Assembly Award

NO ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER

NO ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

Positive Pete Winners

NO ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

SPOTLIGHT ON...

1/2 PAPARDELLE!!!!!

I/2P have been learning about number patterns this week and writing persuasive texts. Everyone has made amazing progress practising using their magic 200 words as we write letters to Mrs Lambos!

1/2P have also been loving having the doors open, so we can have more room to investigate in our spacious new open classroom with our buddy class 1/2 N. We also love doing the Friday raffle with 1/2N like we used to with 1/2J last year!

We have so much to look forward to in the next week, with our Excursion on Friday and our Class party on Monday 26th! What an action-packed term!

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

...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/

Contact us

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