Pigeon Post

2023 Volume 4 Issue 2

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...👇

ENROL HERE...

https://ehub.enrol.education.nsw.gov.au/schoolenrolment/?schoolCode=7404

Please let the school know, as we are currently planning for 2024...

Thank you for your understanding...

From the Principal's Desk...

This week we welcomed our first group of children commencing Kindergarten in 2024. We've had a great 5 mornings, getting to know each other a little better. We look forward to meeting the second group next week for our 'Transition to School' program.

Term 4...

Early Stage 1 Term 4 Overview

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Stage 1 Term 4 Overview

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Stage 2 Term 4 Overview

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Stage 3 Term 4 Overview - Mainstream

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Stage 3 Term 4 Overview - Opportunity Class

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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!

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've been doing this week. 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...

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

P&C...

Last Saturday 14 October, our P&C volunteers cooked up a storm, serving voters and the local community at our Referendum BBQ. Raising $3000 for the school, our volunteers served around 450 sausages and 180 bacon and egg rolls!! Thank you to all who helped on the day or helped us set up the night before. We are especially grateful to those who stayed on past their time slots & those who stepped in at the last minute. Also, to the Bunnings BBQ team for their supplies. The Referendum BBQ team did a fantastic job, even managing to juggle news crews and a visit from the PM and the Mayor, Darcy Byrne 🙂

Follow our P&C on Insta @balmainpspc

Team P&C

Sign up for Uniform Shop Volunteers here...

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a45ada92ca2fa7-uniform#/

October Meeting Minutes

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P&C Membership form

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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.

From the Office

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.

School Resource Fees - Google form

https://forms.gle/1cbQWsKuikfm4tCo8

2023 Schedule of School Resource Fees

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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

WED 25 OCT | Dress Up Day

FRI 27 OCT | Halloween Disco | Buy your tickets now via FLEXISCHOOLS!

SAT 28 OCT | Nicho Halloween Festival

MON 30 OCT - Selective & Enrichment Information Evening

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 8 November
  • Wednesday 6 December

AWARDS

LEARN LIVE LEAD awards

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisClaire Nwonderful improvement in reading and writing
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersEllis McEhis eagerness and enthusiasm to share news and interesting facts about his many wonderful pets!
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldMaya S & Madeleine Ecreating big ideas to extend themselves in science, designing and creating pots to grow plants
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettZoleena Fwalking into class, being ready to learn and showing role model behaviour
1/2 Lasagne - Ms N LydonElena Vhaving a super week back after her break overseas
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisDuke Lexcellent improvement in writing and always treating others with compassion
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaN/Ano award this week
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperMacy Wchanneling her creativity in our poetry and drama lessons
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerHamish Othe way in which his mature and fun attitude contributes positively to our class dynamic
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L Burke & Ms S WaltersVivienne Rher enduring commitment and maturity to all she does every day at school
5/6 Couscous - Ms A MannionOdin Sshowing honesty and choosing to do the right thing
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixLeo Yhis passion and creativity when aspiring for leadership positions
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanJames Whis happy-go-lucky attitude and thoughtfulness towards others
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyOlivia Qactively taking on feedback in literacy lessons. Well done!
Art K-2 - Mrs F BowmanEmilie Q KGfabulous work and creativity in our art classes
Art 3-6 - Mrs F BowmanAidan B 3/4Mcreating a spectacular Halloween artwork, evoking a scary mood
Library K-2 - Ms M WhelanAaron M KWremaining focussed when learning about recycling in STEAM
Library 3-6 - Ms M WhelanAmelia M-C 5/6Busing evidence from a narrative to determine a course of action
PDHPE K-2 - Mr S BaumannElla R KGalways trying her best when learning new skills in PDHPE
PDHPE 3-6 - Mr S BaumannGeorge B 5/6Egetting out of his comfort zone and pushing his catching skills into new areas of development
STEAM K-2 - Mrs S LoxtonArlo S KWremaining focussed when learning about recycling in STEAM
STEAM 3-6 - Mrs S LoxtonVictoria G 3/4Bsharing her genius with the class during Science

CHARACTER STRENGTH awards - PERSEVERANCE

K Gigli - Mrs L Goodridge & Ms A DavisElsie Hputting in fabulous effort with her writing about space
K Wheat(ies) - Ms K WithersLiam Lputting in excellent effort and making big strides with his sounds and reading!
1/2 Angel Hair - Mrs E ArchibaldMaxwell Sworking through new and challenging tasks to create an excellent stop-motion
1/2 Jowar - Ms L JennettHazel Talways working with best effort and a positive attitude to complete her work to the best of her ability
1/2 Lasagne - Ms N LydonEamon Kgiving helpful suggestions to peers in investigations on how to expand their projects further
1/2 Pappardelle - Ms S Parsons & Ms A DavisMischa Yworking persistently to perfect her poems
3/4 Bigoli - Ms K BarcenillaN/Ano award this week
3/4 Cavatappi - Ms A CooperSkye Cshowing determination and focus while she completes tricky tasks!
3/4 Macaroni - Ms R McListerAurora Rworking diligently to successfully complete all of her work to a high standard
5/6 Bucatini - Ms L Burke & Ms S WaltersVictoria Rworking towards her goals in school and in sports and embracing feedback for improvement
5/6 Couscous - Ms A MannionMarkus Aovercoming challenges and showing great determination while solving maths problems
5/6 Egg Noodles - Mr G ElixGabriela B Staking on challenges and demonstrating determination and passion
5/6 Pearl - Mrs A PitmanAsher Ppersisting when faced with challenges in Maths lessons
5/6 Ragi - Ms R ReedyLauren Sfacing challenges with strength and grace

House Points...

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS!
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 3/4C!

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 1/2A!

Positive Pete Winners

This week's winners...

ES1 - Emilie Q KG; S1 - Olivia McI 1/2L; S2 - Lily J 3/4C; S3 - Sharanya D 5/6B

SPOTLIGHT ON...

1/2 JOWAR!!!!!

5/6 EGG NOODLES!!!!!

It's a collab!

This week, 1/2J have been learning all about poems! 5/6E came down on Thursday to see what 1/2J are up to, and to help out. To their delight, 5/6E found out that not only would they be making some with poems with their 1/2J partners, they would also be making SLIME! Partners helped each other create poems that explored different descriptive words for slime. We saw lots of wet, slippery, squishy, runny words mashed together in fun and creative ways!

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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