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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 be found at end of this issue of the Pigeon Post...👇

Thank you for your understanding...

From the Principal's Desk...

Have you bought tickets for our Easter Raffle yet?

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON COMPASSTIX...

https://compasstix.com/event/45bab848-0c47-4fcf-ac59-f875da5e54a0

Year 6 ANZAC Biscuit Drive...

Order your ANZAC biscuits here...

https://flexischools.com.au/

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...

The week that was...

Check out what we get up to each day. Head over to our Instagram account: @balmainps

To see what else we've been up to this week, head over to @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...

SPOTLIGHT ON...

K DEER!!!

K JENTINKI!!!

What a magnificent first term K Deer and K Jentinki have had at Balmain Public! We are learning our school routines and adjusting to school life with gusto!

This term, Kindergarten have been learning about procedures. We examined different types of procedural texts, such as instructions, where we followed the steps to help Harry dress up as a Thomas the Tank character! Everybody LOVED developing their understanding of recipes and verbs through some delicious Fairy Bread making. a title

Millie and Willa have been excitedly creating cafes in the playground using naturally found objects. Meanwhile, Anand, James, Luca, and Finn have been busy building cities with underground tunnels in our sandpit.

During Investigations, we're learning to complete design briefs, such as how to create a bird, a ladybug and a rainbow collage.

KD and KJ love maths. At the moment, we are practising subitising numbers. That means we see and say small groups of objects automatically. Kindergarten practise this using tens frame activities and bunny ears games!

We have come so far this term; we cannot wait to continue growing, developing, and thriving at school!

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

Raising awareness and supporting the anti-racism organisation, 'ALL TOGETHER NOW'...

Celebrating culture, diversity, peace and harmony...

alltogethernow.org.au

https://alltogethernow.org.au/

K-2 Harmony Day Presentation...

3-6 Anti-Racism Presentation...

From the Office

COMPASS IS OUR MAIN FORM OF COMMUNICATING WITH YOUIn 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.

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.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

WED 26 & THU 27 MAR | School Photos

Photo Schedule...

Pre-order your photos here to avoid additional charges afterwards...

https://www.mbphotos.net.au/order-school-photos

THU 28 MAR | Easter Hat Parade

FRI 29 MAR | Good Friday

MON 1 APR | Easter Monday

THU 4 APR | Cross Country Carnival

FRI 12 APR | Last Day of Term 1

TUE 30 APR | First Day of Term 2 | Students return

WED 22 MAY | National Simultaneous Storytime

Every TUESDAY | NUDE FOOD TUESDAY

Every THURSDAY | FOOTSTEPS Dance Program K-6

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 1: 5 April

Term 2: 10 May, 28 July

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

Order uniform items here...

https://bps-uniform-stall.square.site/

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...

Follow our P&C on Insta @balmainpspc

Every 1st WEDNESDAY (usually) of SCHOOL TERM | P&C Meeting @ 7pm | Online & In-person

3 April
1 May
5 June
7 August
4 September
16 October
6 November
4 December

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Deer - Ms A Davis	Hugh C	excellent effort to blend sounds during reading groups
K Jentinki - Ms L Jennett	Penny T	phenomenal transition into school life and learning new routines!
1/2 Javan Ruso - Ms J Walsh	Millie B	fantastic work creating an underwater sea world during Investigations
1/2 Pampas Deer - Ms S Parsons	Ellis McE	working hard to use the tab attachment in box construction
1/2 Warthog - Ms K Withers	Lily K	being a considerate class member who always cares for others
3/2 Antilocapra - Mrs E Archibald	Lane W	assisting his peers in using technology and aspects of Google slides
3/4 Elk - Mr G Elix	Zach B	helping his peers in maths and engaging enthusiastically with reading boxes!
3/4 Guanaco - Mrs L Goodridge	Tobiah M	his courage and enthusiasm when performing our class play
5/4 Capreolinae - Ms A Cooper	name	no award this week
5/4 Springbok - Mr L Saville	Naomi O'B	crafting an engaging and exciting sci-fi narrative that captivated her readers with its imaginative world-building
5/6 Puku - Mrs A Pitman	Dan C	being proactive in his learning and engaging in tasks
5/6 Royal Antelope - Ms R Reedy	Ren Chen X	making positive choices in the classroom
6 Bongo - Ms K Barcenilla	Caelan A	making meaningful connections between his existing knowledge and topics of class discussion
Art K-2 - Mrs F Bowman	Billie McI 1/2J	working hard to produce beautiful works in the art room. Bravo!
Art 3-6 - Mrs F Bowman	Henry T 5/6R	his conscientious approach and creativity in the art room
Library K-2 - Ms M Whelan	Jack S KJ	thinking about the stories we read and discussing the book with the class
Library 3-6 - Ms M Whelan	Aurora R 3/4G	borrowing another ten books from the library
PDHPE K-2 - Mr S Baumann	Aaron M 1/2P	outstanding sportsmanship in every lesson
PDHPE 3-6 - Mr S Baumann	Nina B 6B	discovering the enjoyment of sport through T-Ball

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 4 LEARNING (PB4L) awards - SAFE

KD - Ms A Davis	Leon H	his ability to make good choices and take care of others
KJ - Ms L Jennett	Aidan K	making safe choices including being a kind, compassionate friend on the playground
1/2J - Ms J Walsh	Bailey S	always making safe choices and creating a welcoming environment in our class
1/2P - Ms S Parsons	Millicent B W	making safe decisions always
1/2W - Ms K Withers	Chloe W	always showing initiative with a 'can do' attitude
3/2A - Mrs E Archibald	Charlie B	consistently making positive choices and being considerate towards others
3/4E - Mr G Elix	Jordan T	making positive choices around the classroom and handling resources with care
3/4G - Mrs L Goodridge	Jasper G	interacting calmly and maturely with others
5/4C - Ms A Cooper	absent	no award this week
5/4S - Mr L Saville	Emily K	consistently creating a secure and welcoming environment for all classmates
5/6P - Mrs A Pitman	Madeleine L	being a considerate class mate and creating an organised, safe learning space
5/6R - Ms R Reedy	Alice M	looking after herself and others with care
6B - Ms K Barcenilla	Patrick B	his consistent effort to make careful and attentive choices throughout an entire school day

House Points...

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!

WINNERS!

THIS WEEK'S RESULTS!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

ES1 - Chloe S KJ; S1 - Jensen B 1/2J; S2 - Roland C 3/4G; S3 - Ethan Z 5/6R

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

CobdenHayson. 'SOLD Stickers' Competition now open! Entries close: Thursday 28 March 2024. (Entry form can be downloaded below)...Note: ALL ENTRIES to be delivered directly to CobdenHayson., not the school.

CobdenHayson. Entry Form

Please deliver entries directly to a CobdenHayson. office...

Download

...in alphabetical order

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