PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF A CHILD'S POSITIVE CASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Acknowledgement of Country...
Useful links can be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇
Please let the school know, as we are currently planning for 2024...
Thank you for your understanding...
From the Principal's Desk...
You may have noticed that Mr Baumann has been MIA (missing in action) recently...that's because he's been busy getting married and honeymooning with the love of his life! HUGE CONGRATS to Sean and Lauren! May your lives together as 'Mr & Mrs' be filled with much love and happiness! 💒💗
We welcome Mr Baumann back to school on Monday 27 November!
SCHOOL UNIFORM | It is an expectation that ALL STUDENTS K-6 wear full school uniform daily, including closed shoes. As you are aware, our school colours are navy blue and gold.We have seen an increasing number of students in non-uniform items and colours on a regular basis. PSSA hoodies can only be worn on Fridays.
Note: DRESS-UP DAYS
- Shoulders to be fully-covered
- NO midriff tops
- NO open shoes
MANY THANKS to Tony from Well Spotted, home of the iconic 'INNER WESTIE' tee, for supporting our school and Year 6! Tony has been printing our Year 6 tees and hoodies over the last few years! He has kindly waived the costs of the screens, as well as editing of the original image to make it suitable for printing. Thanks so much, Tony, you're a star!
A group gift card may be given, as long as the total DOES NOT EXCEED $50 X No. of Students/families. Example: a class of 20 students may give their teacher a gift card totalling no more than $1000.
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!
Connect with Balmain PS...Wonder what's goes on at our school? Follow us on Instagram for daily content, both through posts and stories...
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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...
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L)
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To see what else we've been up to this week, head over to @balmainps!
***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.
**Making Payments via COMPASS**
When you access your Compass App, you will now see 'Payments Centre' on the top right...click on 'Click here for more information'
Any DUE or OUTSTANDING payments will be visible here...
YOUR ASSISTANCE IN FINALISING ANY OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS IS MUCH APPRECIATED.
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.
MON 11 DEC | Year 6 Graduation
Leichhardt Bowling Club
TUES 12 DEC | Celebration of Learning
Venue: Balmain Public School COLA
K-2: 10am & 3-6: 1:30pm
WED 13 DEC | SALVO'S CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE Assembly | 9am: At BPS, we have a special tradition of giving to those children who may not wake up on Christmas Day with a present...Please donate only NEW & WRAPPED TOYS, GIFTS & WRAPPING PAPER, for a child 0-16 YEARS
Deliver to your child's classroom in the marked large 'Christmas Present' box, by Tuesday 12 December
FRI 15 DEC | Last Day of School
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
LEARN LIVE LEAD awards
| K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A Davis | Frankie A | putting in great efffort and being a wonderful classroom helper |
| K Wheat(ies) - Ms K Withers | Auden N D'M | showing up each day buzzing with enthusiasm and being excited to learn! |
| 1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E Archibald | Emily K | persevering when challenged and performing in our Stage 1 dance concert |
| 1/2 Jowar - Ms L Jennett | Finn McG | outstanding engineering skills, creating a usable bubbler system in his cubby |
| 1/2 Lasagne - Ms N Lydon | Jordan T | using her excellent organisation skills to help others in preparation for our dance performance |
| 1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Mischa Y | brightening her classmates' and teachers' days with her empathy, kindness and humour |
| 3/4 Bigoli - Ms K Barcenilla | Lola B | approaching all challenges with unwavering determination and enthusiasm to succeed |
| 3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A Cooper | Poppy B | her hard work and focus each and every day for the whole year! |
| 3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McLister | Harry S | sharing thoughtful responses in Geography and Science this week |
| 5/6 Bucatini - Ms L Burke & Mr T Kim | Eva K | doing her best while not being able to write! |
| 5/6 Couscous - Ms A Mannion | Ziggy S | demonstrating maturity in his choices and engagement with school work |
| 5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G Elix | Lauren B | bringing her positive attitude and love of learning to school everyday |
| 5/6 Pearl - Mrs A Pitman | Matthew L | his kind and considerate manner with peers and teachers this week |
| 5/6 Ragi - Ms R Reedy | Miles E | his optimistic and thoughtful attitude in class |
CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - TACT
| K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A Davis | Odin R | being a caring friend, who always uses kind words |
| K Wheat(ies) - Ms K Withers | Harvey K | showing genuine care and empathy in interactions with his classmates. You're a star, Harvey! |
| 1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E Archibald | Zara S | always considering the thoughts and feelings of others before she acts |
| 1/2 Jowar - Ms L Jennett | Darcey P | negotiating her opinions in a kind and respectful manner |
| 1/2 Lasagne - Ms N Lydon | Anna J | listening well in class and sharing her positivity with others |
| 1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A Davis | Scarlett S | having a warm and friendly nature, and just getting on with others |
| 3/4 Bigoli - Ms K Barcenilla | Victoria G | considering others and their emotions to communicate with sensitivity and compassion |
| 3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A Cooper | Daniel J | treating others with respect, and understanding when a joke has gone too far |
| 3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McLister | Luca S | collaborating with peers in a conscientious and respectful manner |
| 5/6 Bucatini - Ms L Burke & Mr T Kim | Jordan G | knowing that how you say things is important, and recognising the right time to speak up |
| 5/6 Couscous - Ms A Mannion | Tom M | showing sensitivity and compassion to others when they are feeling down |
| 5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G Elix | George B | making smart choices with his learning and engaging with his passions with enthusiasm and care |
| 5/6 Pearl - Mrs A Pitman | Addie N | thinking of the needs of her peers |
| 5/6 Ragi - Ms R Reedy | Tina M | an awareness and sensitivity toward others |
Best Class @ Assembly Award
NOT AWARDED THIS WEEK DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER
NOT AWARDED THIS WEEK DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
This week's winners...
ES1 - Noah B KW; S1 - Ines B d M 1/2A; S2 - Leo P 3/4C; S3 - Leo Y 5/6E
Last week, Kindergarten embarked on a magical journey into the festival of lights, Diwali. We learned about the significance of this festival and how it is celebrated by families all over the world. To make the celebration extra special, our little artists got their hands dirty, as they molded clay into beautiful Diya lamps. The process of shaping the clay was not only a fun and sensory activity, but also an opportunity to enhance our fine motor skills. After creating the Diya lamps, it was time to unleash our creativity, as they painted and decorated their Diya with vibrant colours, sparkles and endless imagination.
We also had a very special visitor, Dr. Ros, who is Ted's mum and a dentist. Dr. Ros brought smiles to our faces as she entered our classroom to talk about everything related to teeth. She captured our attention by showing us pictures of a skull that had baby teeth and adult teeth. It was fascinating to see how our teeth change as we grow. Kindergarten learned why taking care of our teeth is so important. Dr. Ros explained how brushing and flossing can keep our teeth healthy and strong. A special highlight of Dr Ros’ visit was when she showed us why flossing our teeth helps us to get rid of the food and germs between our teeth. We are so thankful to Dr. Ros for taking the time to visit our classroom and educate us about dental health.
Last Tuesday, we met up with our Year 6 buddies and co-wrote design briefs and then created nature crafts. Look at our picture frames and cute creations!
As we near the end of our first year of school, we are grateful for the journey and the many wonderful friends we have made along the way!
From a valued P&C supporter...
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.
