2023 Volume 3 Issue 6
Useful links can be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇
Please let the school know, as we are starting our planning for 2024...
Thank you for your understanding...
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” - Dr Seuss: Many THANKS to the families who were able to bring in a gold donation for our ever-popular, annual Book Week Character Parade! Our library monitors collected $240.25, which will go towards purchasing much-needed books for our school library. This year's theme, 'Read Grow Inspire', highlights the importance of books in everyone's lives, as lifelong learners. Our library is always humming with students and staff, borrowing books to satisfy their thirst for knowledge and enjoyment. There is nothing more satisfying than being able to immerse yourself in a book, physically turning the pages and getting away from screen time.
Read. Grow. Inspire.
If you are able to donate towards some new books for the library, please click on the link below. No donation is too large or too small. Our students, library and school thank you...📚
We held our 'Busking for Change' event at our Friday Assembly. Josh Pyke and Justine Clarke joined our choir to sing, 'Words Make the World Go Around', to raise funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation!
It's not too late to donate...
Halle 3/4 B and Eloise 5/6 B won first, second and highly commended, at the Energy Express Eisteddfod in July, along with their teammates from the Honeybrook School of Dancing, for performances in ballet, jazz and musical theatre. As many children might know from seeing the dancers after school, Halle and Eloise train and practice with the Honeybrook School of Dancing at Balmain Public School! CONGRATULATIONS on your achievement!
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 for your help!
Check out what we've been doing this week. Head over to our Instagram account: @balmainps
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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...
Team P&C
Follow our P&C on Instagram @balmainpspc
Are you able to assist?
Below you can find the fundraisers with a link to the signup sheets. It's only an hour (or if you want more) of your time but you will help the school in a big way.
Father's day BBQ - Friday 1 September
Bunnings BBQ - Saturday 16 September
Halloween disco - Friday 27 October
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August Meeting MinutesDownload |
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P&C Membership formDownload |
***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.
If you have recently received an invoice from the school, your assistance in finalising your account is much appreciated.
**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.**
If you are experiencing difficulty in making a payment, please contact the Office or Mrs Lambos.
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2023 Schedule of School Resource FeesDownload |
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.
FRI 1 SEPT | Father's Day BBQ Breakfast
4-8 SEPT | SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
More details to come...
FRI 22 SEPT | Last Day of Term 3
MON 9 OCT | First Day of Term 4
FRI 27 OCT | Halloween Disco
Every TUESDAY | NUDE FOOD TUESDAY
Every FRIDAY (weather permitting) | AWARDS ASSEMBLY
Please leave your furry friends at home...
Every FRIDAY | Uniform Stall
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 6 September
- Wednesday 11 October
- Wednesday 8 November
- Wednesday 6 December
We played some familiar games today and made the most of a warm and sunny Friday. We discussed strategy for game play, and practised dealing with losing and disappointment. In the afternoon, we continued with our theme park activity by extending into literacy and numeracy activities. We had a choice between writing a diary entry/comic about A Day in My Theme Park, a timetable itinerary for the theme park, or a poster of prices for tickets and food items at the theme park.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
WINNERS!
THIS WEEK'S RESULTS!
Each week, a mystery teacher will choose the class that has followed the 'Balmain Way'. They will be entitled to 10 minutes extra play!
Congrats to 5/6C!
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!
Congrats to 1/2A!
This week's winners...
ES1 - Millie B KG; S1 - Charlie N 1/2J; S2 - Maylea W 3/4C; S3 - Jack S 5/6B (absent)
K Gigli's Shape Delight: Newsletter Spotlight!
Right now, 3/4B is learning to speak Mandarin because we have a new student called Linda. Linda is from China and is still learning English. All of 3/4B is going good with their Mandarin, so far, they’ve learnt how to say some numbers and say hello and goodbye. They’ve also learnt how to write one to ten!
Make an appointment at 'Aussie Balmain' and mention 'Balmain Public School'. They will give us $50! Thanks so much for supporting our fabulous school!
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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.
