Pigeon Post

2024 Volume 2 Issue 7

EVERYONE is welcome at our school!

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...

Our artworks brighten up the days of others | Alice McAuliffe, Curator of Balmain Hospital, (as well as St Vincent's Hospital and St Joseph's Hospital), was excited to pick up new artworks to adorn the hallways of the hospital. We have been bringing smiles to patients since 2022, when COVID restrictions did not allow visits to the wards of the vulnerable. We are honoured to continue our involvement in this truly special relationship, giving to others...

Coffee time...our staff and P&C spend some time, getting to know each other. Thanks for popping in!

Congratulations to the BPS Game Changer Challenge teams! Open to public schools across the state, the Game Changer Challenge centres on discovering solutions for a real-world, wicked problem by applying classroom learning. This year, BPS entered two teams to the challenge and both made it through to the semi-finals! Game Changer Challenge received a record number of more than 400 video submissions and they chose both our teams as part of only 120 teams that will make it to the semi-finals next term. The judging panel of industry experts were very impressed with the enthusiasm and deep understanding shown by the students of the wicked problem. Huge congratulations and good luck to Team Balmain Heroes and Team Street Saviours!

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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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...

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/pb4l/BPS__PB4L_Handbook__Updated_20_03_24.pdf

From the Office

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU INFORM ANY EXTERNAL PROVIDERS, SUCH AS ‘DIRECTIONS IN MUSIC’, OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION, SUCH AS AN EXCURSION OR EVENT. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you wish to email your child's teacher, we kindly request that you DO NOT EMAIL their personal emails, as time-sensitive and/or important messages may not be seen and/or responded to on time. Please ONLY use the school's email address: balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. In the subject line, please type: 'ATT: name of teacher'. Teachers will attempt to respond within 2 working days. Thank you for your understanding.

The balmainps@gmail.com email address is no longer in use and not monitored. Please redirect your email to balmain-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. Alternatively, contact the office on 9818 1177 during school office hours, 8:30am to 3:15pm Monday to Friday, throughout the school term.

***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.

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 19 JUNE | K-6 ATHLETICS CARNIVAL


FRI 5 JULY | LAST DAY OF TERM 2


FRI 5 JULY | SEMESTER ONE REPORTS AVAILABLE

via Compass

TUE 23 JULY | TERM 3 COMMENCES

students return today

Every TUESDAY | NUDE FOOD TUESDAY


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 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

June Meeting Minutes...

Download

'Bush to Bowl' presentation...

Download

Funding Request: Bush to Bowl...

Download

Funding Request: Year 6 Graduation

Download

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

  • 7 August
  • 4 September
  • 16 October
  • 6 November
  • 4 December

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Deer - Ms A DavisEvie Nnot giving up and finishing her sentences, even when faced with challenges
K Jentinki - Ms L JennettLuna Hdeveloping a phenomenal design brief of a terrace house
1/2 Javan Ruso - Ms J WalshBillie Sher dedication to the writing process, creating a fantastic suspense-filled mini-book
1/2 Pampas Deer - Ms S ParsonsInes B d Mdisplaying growth mindset strategies in class, by turning negatives into positives!
1/2 Warthog - Ms K WithersArtie Bhis tremendous growth in reading this year, you are star, Artie!
3/2 Antilocapra - Mrs E ArchibaldSovereign Mconsistently making responsible choices during learning time
3/4 Elk - Mr G ElixDylan Mtaking positive steps when interacting with his friends and his consistent enthusiasm for Wordle!
3/4 Guanaco - Mrs L GoodridgeLucrezia Fher informative geography presentation about Uluru
5/4 Capreolinae - Ms A CooperCooper Hhis enthusiasm and enjoyment of the humble Cartesian plane
5/4 Springbok - Mr L SavilleJames Chis consistent hard working attitude in all learning areas
5/6 Puku - Mrs A PitmanAndrew Cdemonstrating an improved effort towards literacy tasks
5/6 Royal Antelope - Ms R ReedyAlice Mtaking initiative and helping others in the classroom
6 Bongo - Ms K Barcenilla
no award this week

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR 4 LEARNING (PB4L) awards - SAFE

KD - Ms A DavisHarry Bbeing an excellent role model to his peers
KJ - Ms L JennettPenny Tcreating a safe environment, with her kind words and compassionate actions
1/2J - Ms J WalshJensen Bhis positive attitude every day and showing kindness to everyone he meets
1/2P - Ms S ParsonsNate Fproviding excellent solutions and compromises on the playground
1/2W - Ms K WithersElsie Halways listening to and following instructions in the classroom and playground
3/2A - Mrs E ArchibaldMadeleine Eusing her problem solving skills to create a positive environment
3/4E - Mr G ElixKit Dlooking out for his peers in the classroom and on the playground
3/4G - Mrs L GoodridgeMaya Sconsistently doing the right thing and using her initiative in positive ways
5/4C - Ms A CooperYunxi L Rher positive and kind nature and always extending a helping hand to her peers
5/4S - Mr L SavilleEmily Klooking out for the wellbeing of others in our classroom
5/6P - Mrs A PitmanTina Tbeing a good friend to others and making our classroom a kind and welcoming environment
5/6R - Ms R ReedyGemma Kbeing helpful to the casual teacher while Miss Reedy was away. Great work, being a role model!
6B - Ms K Barcenilla
no award this week

House Points...

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
THIS WEEK'S WINNERS!
THIS WEEK'S RESULTS!

Best Class @ Assembly Award

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 5/4C!

NUDE FOOD TUESDAYS WEEKLY WINNER

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 5/6P!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

ES1 - Penny T KJ & Jackson W-M KD (from last week); S1 - Ellis McE 1/2P; S2 - Sefer K (absent); S3 - Clancy A 6B

PSSA

CANCELLED THIS WEEK

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

FREE: Holiday Workshop

Book your 'Drawing Democracy' tickets here...

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/drawing-democracy-workshop-tickets-924150578257

KIDS GIVING BACK

https://kidsgivingback.org/

...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

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/pb4l/BPS__PB4L_Handbook__Updated_20_03_24.pdf

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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