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Volume 24 Issue 29
Thursday 13 September 2018
DATES TO REMEMBER term dates 2018 term 3 16 july - 21 sept 2019 term 1 30 jan - 05 apr
18 18 19-21 21 08
september september september september october
jim bell, principal
term 4 08 oct - 21 dec term 2 23 apr - 28 jun
school council meeting src sporting colours day-gold coin donation year 4 camp-arribri lodge last day term 3. school finishes 2.30 first day of term 4 jenny reid, assistant principal
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chool Assemblies School assemblies are held in our gymnasium each Friday at 2:40 p.m. They provide us with the opportunity to address the children collectively and to give recognition to student achievement through the presentation of student awards such as Stars of the Week and student performances. These performances are enjoyed equally, not only by parents and students in the audience, but also by the performers themselves! The students who learn keyboard through the Primary Music Institute [PMI], each gave a solo performance to demonstrate their developing musical abilities.
Tim 3SH Rohan 3CH Olivia 4BM Reyen 5LM
played played played played
Sarah 5JG Merhardeep 5JG Bailey 5JG Elina 5LF Audrey 6JA Dinidu 6LM Jordan 6MB Nayton 3CH Lachlan 6LM
played played played played played played played played played
“Lazin’ Around” “Nick Nack” “Marche Slave” “He is a Jolly Good Fellow” “Fur Elise” [duet] “Fur Elise” [duet] “Nick Nack” “Deck the Sheds” “Greensleeves” “Ten Little Indians” “Playful Fingers” “Twinkle Twinkle” “A familiar Song”
David, their PMI music teacher, was present and justifiably proud of their efforts!
jo-anne doran, assistant principal
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hinese language and Culture Jo Doran and Jim Narayan, along with seven senior school students, are now in CHINA!! They caught their flight at midnight following a day of school on Monday! A visit to our sister school Yangzhong Experimental Primary School will be a highlight of their visitation. At last week’s assembly, our delegation were presented with their new polo shirts which have been purchased specially for the trip. It is in addition to their standard school uniform and will be worn by the students whilst travelling, at special events and whilst attending class at Yangzhong Experimental Primary.
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ear 5/6 Mini Fete As you know the school Mini Fete is coming up on the 23rd of October. The school holidays are coming up and it’s time to clear out your cupboards! We would appreciate it if you could donate old household items, like toys, board games, books, etc. that your family doesn't want anymore to sell at the Trash & Treasure stall. We organise the Mini Fete to raise money for new school equipment and to learn about economics. Some Year 5 students will come around to each classroom to collect them at the start of term 4. Lorelei, Nidhi and Daisy 5LF
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arking and Maintaining Safety Around our School—A Letter from a Concerned Resident!! My name is Donna and I'm a local resident in the area. I am absolutely appalled at the behaviour of some of the parents at the primary school. Just over the past couple of weeks I have not been able to get through Bemersyde Drive due to double parking and when I have attempted to collect dry cleaning from the milk bar next door, I have felt so sorry for the owners who clearly have a sign up saying customers only. The way the parents have parked on the shop nature strip was disgraceful. But even more so, one afternoon whilst passing the school, I witnessed a, maybe 7 year old, child run across the road directly out the front of my car to get into her parents car on the other side. I'm absolutely horrified that the parents are not observing any of the crossings and double parking and just basically parking wherever they choose to. I have notified the Narre Warren police and have also made a call to local laws. Please I beg of you, parents, this behaviour is not acceptable and my grave concerns are someone loses their life! The itinerary includes visits to The Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, The Summer Palace and The Great Wall. After visiting Beijing, a trip on the bullet train will take them to Nanjing, where they will attend a welcoming ceremony held by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education. A short bus trip and our delegation will homestay with host families from our sister school in Yangzhong. Shanghai and then after a few days visiting the Yu Garden, the Old Town Market, the World’s Finance Centre, Nanjing Road and The Bund, they will head home! The entire visitation will be an exploration journey including cultural and educational experiences for all taking part! You can enjoy the feature of day 1 and 2 in this week’s newsletter!
FRIENDSHIP
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RC On Tuesday the 19th of September Brentwood Park Primary had a ‘wear your sporting colours’ day. We raised funds for Need for Feed Disaster Relief who support Australian farmers and their communities. This organisation is run by the Lions Club of Pakenham. Since 2006, Need For Feed have been supporting communities and farmers across Victoria. Over that time, Need For Feed have been the major supplier of emergency fodder (dried hay or straw) to farmers in need, outdoing the State Government and other agencies combined. Using donations, Need For Feed drop off the stock & animal feed to affected larger properties by semi load trucks. They also supply smaller properties by ute convoys. Brentwood Park is proud to announce that we raised $550 for the organization. Thank you to those in our community who gave a gold coin donation!
Term 3
Week ending 14 September, 2018 FTL
Emmalisa
for your awesome efforts at swimming. Keep splashing!
FCV
Anjali
for her positive attitude towards writing each and every day.
FBC
Lilly
FSM
Adrian
for being a happy and confident member of our class. You have made a great start to BPPS. for working hard to form all letters correctly including entries and exits.
FJH
Jackson
for showing so much confidence this week at swimming.
FLP
Aarav
FJF
Braxton
1MK
Nethum
for being a kind, helpful and positive member of our class who ALWAYS gives a 100% effort! Awesome effort. for being super brave during swimming this week and always trying his best. for showing persistence during our swimming program.
1BV
Natalia
for your excellent organisational skills and enthusiasm during swimming.
1HG
James
1KC
1KC
1NC
Eric
1EN
Zoe
2DK
Dyaal
2AK
n/a
for incorporating a range of vocabulary into your oral language, as well as your written pieces. Well done! for their amazing effort and preparation of their recycled toy presentations! Fantastic! for consistently following instructions and being a great example to the whole class. for always trying your best and putting 100% effort into all your school work. Super!! for his improved focus and work ethic this week, particularly during reading and writing sessions.
2CM
Mikail
for his fantastic creative writing story. Well done!
2AD
2AD
for designing wonderfully detailed clocks for their homework this week.
2AA
Ehsan
for being a thoughtful and valued member of 2AA.
3CH
Chr istian
3MS
Shivaan
3SH
Ashton
for being a r espectful and har d-working member of the class. Keep it up! for showing great enthusiasm during our information report research. Well done! for improving in reading and comprehension this term.
3MF
War isha
for always displaying all of our school values. Keep it up!
4SM
Ashton
for improving in reading and comprehension this term.
4GD
Simone
for being an amazing student teacher for 4GD.
4BM
Mor gan
for her hard work and dedication to all classwork. Well done!
4CP
Mikal
for his fantastic handwriting skills.
4VK
Ravinder for his super effort in following instructions and working hard to complete the maths pattern tasks.
Term 3
Week ending 14 September, 2018 5LM
Hr isheek
for demonstrating persistence when writing a sponsorship letter for the mini fete! for making a super effort to concentrate and stay on task. Keep it up!
5LF
J or dan
5SI
Michael
5JG
Afr a
6MB
J ett
for creating a detailed and informative presentation on the Sahara Desert. I am so proud of your efforts! for her consistently positive attitude towards her great desert survivor inquiry task. Super Star! for his ability to help others when they need support.
6LM
Natasha
for her friendly nature and ability to give everything a go.
6JP
Gizelle
6JA
Azar
for excellent use of the VCOP strategies in your Cold Write. Well done! for showing amazing improvement in his ‘Words Our Way’ spelling test.
SPECIALIST CLASSES LOTE: Chunyan n/a LOTE: Daisy 5LF
for putting your best effort into the Chinese traditional clothing project! Well done!
Performing Arts: Kenneth 6JA for the excellent work on your 8 beat ‘Rhythm Boxes’. As well as your choreography for the production. Well done! Performing Arts: Troy 3SH for having such enthusiasm during concert rehearsals! Physical Education: Jim 6MB for awesome work with the vaulting trampoline and the wooden horse.
Physical Education: Mel 1EN for their sensational bat tennis skills. Visual Arts: Joi 4VK Visual Arts: Jessica 1HG
for their wonderful plaiting of threads!
for the respect and responsibility you showed when packing up your materials and equipment. Thank you, 1HG.
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UNDER 10 Boys 2009/2010 For Summer season starting 6th October. Please contact Jodie Van Loo 0419 709 770 or email treasurer.berwicklightning@gmail.com
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LEASE DIRECT MONEY FOR EXCURSIONS, ETC TO YOUR CLASSROOM TEACHER - NOT TO THE OFFICE.
Please hand money and permission slip in sealed envelopes to classroom teacher first thing in the morning. By following this process teachers are aware that your child will be attending the excursion and mark them off their lists. Money is collected by office staff and processed each morning and a receipt given back to teachers along with permission slips. All money is tallied and banked daily – no money is left on the premises. If you wish to pay by credit card, a proforma is available from the office. This can be filled out with details and placed in a sealed envelope and handed to your classroom teacher Please deliver cash in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and grade on the front by 9.30 a.m. If you have a number of children attending an excursion you can place all money and permission slips in the one envelope with children’s names and grades on the front and deliver to one of the children’s teachers. The office staff will be able to allocate money to the children’s particular items and distribute permission slips and receipts back to teachers. Envelopes are available at the office. If you have a large amount to be paid or need to process an EFTPOS transaction through a savings account you can make arrangements to pay at the office. We also have a new Qkr payment system on our Skoolbag app. If you download our Skoolbag app and Qkr payment app you can now pay for your child’s excursion on line. All change will be delivered to the children in the afternoon. Re-imbursements will only be made under certain circumstances – they will be made by cheque (no cash transactions are made). Notices are sent out with a final collection time – please adhere to this time. All money and per mission slips ar e required to be sent back by this date – otherwise your child will not be able to attend. This enables us to confirm bookings and numbers with bus companies and organisations we are visiting. Also we need to send details to the Department of Education Emergency Management for all excursions, camps, etc. We also need to accommodate students who will not be attending. We would appreciate it if parents could please follow these processes.