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PRINCIPAL’S COMMENT Welcome to all our families and students for the 2019 school year and a special welcome to our new families and students. We hope this year is full of wonderful experiences for your child and a rewarding year educationally, socially and culturally.

A special welcome to our new teachers Mr Sam Small (Assistant Principal – Year 5-6), Miss Eliza Barnett (Year 4-5), Mr John Chambers (History/Geography) and Miss Skye Sherlock (Library). We are sure their experience at Beechwood Public School will be an enjoyable one! Enrolment Our enrolment stands at 168 students with the following school structure in place at this stage.

K-1LC - Mrs Leanne Clayworth KMC - Mr Matt Coen 1N - Mr Bill Newell 2P - Miss Sarah Pollard 3P - Mrs Sheree Peach 4-5B - Miss Eliza Barnett 5-6S - Mr Sam Small – Assistant Principal

School Administrative Manager – Mrs Rose Reid (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri) School Administrative Officers – Mrs Cheryl Carpenter – currently on leave, Mrs Melissa King (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri), Miss Madi Auld – (Fri this term) and Mrs Verna Wallace (Volunteer Wed) General Assistant – Noel Tape School Learning Support Officers – Sharon Palmer, Noel Tape Cleaner – Tony Stibbard. The library and Personal Development and Health (PDH) program will be undertaken by Miss Skye Sherlock (Tues, Wed). The teacher release for all classes and Science programs for all classes (Tues, Wed), will be undertaken by Mrs Fiona McCormack and Mr John Chambers will teach each class a 1 hour history/Geography lesson.

New Enrolments I would like to welcome our new Kindergarten students, (pictured here), other new enrolments and their parents into the Beechwood School community. I hope the children and parents enjoy their schooling and find it rewarding, stimulating and educationally sound.

Kindergarten 2019 Front row: Lillian, Oliver C., Leeroy, Skyla, Andie, Oliver B., Shakiah, Harper, Sophie, Alexia, Rylan, Ally Aaleyah, Lucy H. Back Row: Mr Coen, Tai, Jesse, Otis, Lincoln C., Lincoln B., Vincent, Spencer, Jed, Eden, Lucy W., Mrs Clayworth. (Absent: Roy and Jaylen).

Vol. 34. No. 1. 5 February 2019

“Tree”mendous Awards:

Lola

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Other New Enrolments: Syd (Yr 4-5), Eva (Yr 2), Layla (Yr 1), Barclay (Yr 3), Cruz (Yr 5-6), Nathan (Yr 3), Thomas (Yr 1), Mavrik (Yr 2), Tess (Yr 5-6), Sharleah (Yr 4-5), Logan (Yr 3), Cooper Y. (Yr K-1LC). School Parliament 2019 The induction for our new school leaders into Parliament will be held at the first assembly, hosted by Year 6 on Friday 15 February. A special guest, Mrs Emma Jeffery, will present the new Parliament members with their portfolio badges and Certificates.

Prime Minister: Joshua Cole Leader of Opposition: Madalyn Scott Treasurer: Myles Cooper Ministers: Sport & Recreation: Kearn Roberts Parks & Gardens: Lucy Collins Health & Transport: Sophie Smith Personal Relations: Kiah Palmer-Johnson Education & Functions: Chloe Smallie

Fortnightly Bulletins Our school Bulletin is distributed on a fortnightly basis. During Term 1 the Bulletins will be published as follows.

Week 2: Wednesday 6 February Week 4: Wednesday 20 February Week 6: Wednesday 6 March Week 8: Wednesday 20 March Week 10: Wednesday 3 April

Regular updates and reminders of school events will be placed on the Skoolbag App and Website. The SkoolBag App can be found in PlayStore on Android phones or via iTunes on iPhones. Paper copies are only available upon request however, this first Bulletin for 2019 will be distributed to all families in paper form. Follow the P&C facebook page (Beechwood P&C) for daily updates. Like the page and then choose “following” to make sure you are kept up to date. Acknowledgment I would like to take time to acknowledge and thank the Beechwood Public School staff, many of whom have spent many hours at school over the holidays preparing their rooms and getting ready for their classes. I know that the staff have made our learning environments colourful, exciting and interesting places to learn. Thank you to our dedicated and committed staff. Term 1 Swimming 2019 Commencing Week 5, Friday 1 March 2019, students in Years 3-6 only will be involved in weekly swimming for sport at the Wauchope pool. Students will leave school at 11.00am and arrive back at school by 1.00pm. A permission note will be sent home shortly. Please complete and return to your child’s class teacher. Payments to be made on a weekly basis.

• Cost – $6.00 ($2.00 bus + $4.00 pool entry). • Volunteers – Required! • Duration – 5 weeks weather permitting. • Essential Items – sun screen, sun shirts (rashies) or t-shirt.

District Swimming Carnival - Wednesday 13.2.19 The following students will represent our school next week at the District Swimming Carnival at Port Macquarie Pool. Cooper W., Levi, Jove, Nick, Harry C., Jetson, Max R., Beau G., Jarrah, Jace, Patick, Declan, Lawson C., Charlie H., Mason C., Flinders, Jalen, Joshua, Kearn, Addison, Elliette, Meika, Anushka, Eve, Osharna, Andie B., Makayla, Lucy, Sienna, Karri, Kiah, Sophie, Regan. Good luck to all our swimming competitors!

Year 5-6 Assembly

Friday 15 February, 2019 at 10.00am.

Induction of 2019 School Parliament with Special Guest! All welcome!

Student Banking Commences Thursday 7

February, 2019 Bring your deposit book & money to Mrs King in the office each

Thursday before school. Rewards are available!

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School Attendance Information For Parents Regular attendance at school allows children to progress both academically and socially. It is a pre-requisite for future success and ensures students the widest possible choice when deciding on future careers and lifestyles.

The Education Reform Act, 1990, states that caregivers are required by law to ensure that children in their care, aged 6 to 15 years, attend school regularly and that they provide the school with an explanation for the absence within 7days.

Schools are for children. Regular attendance ensures that carers and students get the most out of school. By working together we will be able to make sure that school is a safe, happy and enjoyable place for all and that student’s future success is maximised. (NOTE: eFORM absentee notes can be found on the SkoolBag app or via the SkoolBag App Tab on the school website. Alternatively you can send a note in with your child. Also, blank Yellow absentee notes can be found in the office or with the class teacher). Sick Bay Monitor For the information of new parents/carers to Beechwood Public School we have a close circuit camera installed in our sick bay room attached to a monitor in the office to enable observation of sick students. This will greatly assist in keeping our students safe and secure whilst they are unwell at school. Changes to Normal Travel Routines Much confusion, anxiety and concern can be placed on students and staff if changes to normal travel routines are not received in the written form.

If for some reason a child has to vary their normal travel mode, parents are requested to inform the school of these changes in writing.

Staff have been advised that all children are to travel via their normal methods UNLESS written notification from the parents is received. All previous on-going changes of routine for 2018 have been discarded. If you wish your child to have a regular change of routine each week on a particular day or days, you will need to inform us again in writing. Also, if you wish to give permission for another person to pick your child/ren up from school at any time, please advise in writing. (NOTE: Blue Change of Routine proforma notes are available at the school office. You can also complete the eFORM that can be found on the SkoolBag App or under the SkoolBag App Tab on the school website. TRACEY BROMFIELD Relieving Principal FRIDAY FUNDRAISING Chicken Sausages on bread may be purchased at $2.00 each and Bulla Splits $2.00 each. Half a sausage in slice of bread available for $1.00. Slushies are available ($2.00 each) and poppers/flavoured milk ($2.00 each).

The first 2019 School Parliament Friday Fundraising Canteen commenced last Friday.

Orders are taken on Friday mornings on the school back veranda by designated School Parliament members as per above prices.

Mr Noel Tape is the overseer for the purchasing of supplies for the Friday Fundraising Canteen again in 2019 and parent volunteers help out cooking sausages and serving yoghurt ice-creams and drinks. ALL profits from the Friday Fundraising Canteen go towards bus costs for every class for excursions. Over $3,500 was raised in 2018! A great effort!

New parents or carers who are able to help out as a volunteer for just 2 hours on any Friday, could you please place on the slip that follows, the dates of any Friday/s you prefer and return to Mrs Reid or alternatively phone the office on 6585 6136.

If we get a few helpers it may mean only having to come in once a term. There is a detailed instruction sheet available outlining what to do so if you would like to have a copy before deciding, just ask at the office. Your help is very much needed and appreciated! (Please complete volunteer slip and roster below).

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FRIDAY FUNDRAISING CANTEEN

Name: __________________________ Date/s of Friday/s Available: _____________________________

Contact Phone Number: __________________________ _________________________________ Sorry, I can no longer help on Friday Fundraising Canteen - Name: ______________________________

TERM 1, 2019 – FRIDAY FUNDRAISER ROSTER WEEK 1: Friday 1 February 11.30 – 1.30pm Jo PEAD WEEK 2: Friday 8 February 11.30 – 1.30pm Alison COLEMAN-LOCKE WEEK 3: Friday 15 February 11.30 – 1.30pm Rebecca MONTAGUE-DRAKE WEEK 4: Friday 22 February 11.30 – 1.30pm Carlie CLAY WEEK 5: Friday 1 March 11.30 – 1.30pm Ashleigh WHITTON WEEK 6: Friday 8 March 11.30 – 1.30pm Kylie HAMILTON WEEK 7: Friday 15 March 11.30 – 1.30pm Tamara THURLING-HERR WEEK 8: Friday 22 March 11.30 – 1.30pm Stephanie CARNEY WEEK 9: Friday 29 March 11.30 – 1.30pm Leanne FARRINGTON WEEK 10: Friday 5 April 11.30 – 1.30pm _______________ (Helper Needed Please) WEEK 11: Friday 12 April 11.30 – 1.30pm _______________ (Helper Needed Please) If your rostered date is not suitable or if you no longer can do the Friday Fundraising Canteen, please phone the office on 6585 6136.

Special Religious Education and Special Education in Ethics Participation Letter

A feature of the public education system in NSW is the opportunity to provide time in class for education in ethics, faith and morality from a religious or non-religious perspective at the choice of parents.

The school website https://beechwood-p.schools.nsw.gov.au provides information on these options to support parent/carer choice.

A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year, unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing. For more information about Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE), including the list of approved providers, please visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/religion-and-ethics

For your convenience, there is a slip below if you are new to Beechwood Public School and have not already notified us of your preference for these special classes or if you wish to change your child’s option for either Special Religious or Ethics Education.

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□ Option 1: Catholic Scripture □ Option 2: Non-Denominational Scripture

OR □ Please check this box if you do not wish for your child to attend SRE. Your child will participate in

alternative meaningful activities.

Special Education in Ethics (SEE) Option If you have declined for your child to attend SRE above please check the box below if you would like your child to attend SEE. □ Special Education in Ethics

Student name: Class:

Signature of parent/carer: Date:

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Environmental Education At school we are modelling the behaviours that we are teaching the students. The students are learning about sustainability and recycling and have learnt about sorting their rubbish.

To support this we have introduced Return and Earn into the school. If your family would like to support the school by collecting your plastic and glass bottles, aluminium cans and poppers, Mrs Mac has some bags that can be given to your child to take home for your collection. These bags can then be returned full, and the school will receive 10c for each container. Thank you in advance, Mrs Mac

CANTEEN NEWS Canteen Roster A big thank you to everyone who has offered to help in the canteen this term. Your time is precious and I appreciate it so much. I hope we can see you again in Term 2.

Positions are available on the canteen committee who meet once a term to discuss all things canteen. If you would like to be a part of it please call or text me on 0406 319 855.

A Term 1, 2019 Canteen Roster can be found on Page 8 of this Bulletin. Remember, if your rostered day is not suitable, please phone or text me. Canteen Menu A Term 1, 2019 Canteen Menu is included on Page 10 of this Bulletin. Stickybeaks Lunch Wallets The Canteen is selling Stickybeaks Lunch Wallets and encouraging people to use these reusable lunch order bags. Cost is $10 each. They don’t need to be ordered and will be available until sold out. Please visit the canteen on Tuesdays if you have any questions. Canteen Volunteers for 2019 We are always looking for volunteers to fill our Canteen Roster or to fill in when someone rostered is unable to do their shift. If you are able to assist, please let us know by returning the below form to school OR contact me directly on alisonkatecooper@bigpond.com or phone or text me on 0406 319 855.

Alison Cooper Canteen Supervisor

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2019 CANTEEN ROSTER VOLUNTEER SLIP

Name: ___________________________ Your Child’s Name: ______________________ YES, I am able to help in the canteen on:- Contact Number: _______________________ Date/s of Tuesday/s available: ________________________________________________ Specific Dates I am/am not available: ___________________________________________

Please call me if a rostered volunteer is unable to attend YES / NO I would like to be a member of the canteen subcommittee YES / NO

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YOUR P&C AT WORK

Welcome to Beechwood Public School for 2019. Here at BPS we have a small but extremely active and inclusive P&C at BPS which provides many essential services to the school and the community. Below is a small overview of what the P&C was able to achieve in 2018. What the P&C Provides Every Year In 2017 the P&C has again been able to provide many important resources and services to your school. Every year we provide: $150 per class per term so that teachers can purchase resources specifically needed by their

class

$200 each term to the library to purchase new books and resources

School Hats – we provide a new school hat to EVERY new student

An engraved Parker Pen to every Year 6 student for a graduation gift

We sponsor the Citizenship Award at the Year 6 Graduation, support SASS Appreciation Week and World Teacher’s Day and numerous other activities within the school.

We recognise all of those students who represent the school by providing embroidery to all of the representative’s school shirts.

The Canteen is run 100% by P&C volunteers, parents and carers, providing your child with regular healthy canteen options. The canteen also caters for and oversees numerous school events including Grandparent’s Day, Celebration of Learning Assembly, Kindergarten Orientation and the Beechwood PS Athletics Carnival to name a few. The canteen committee maintains all of the canteen equipment and ensures that we continue to meet the standards required by the Healthy Canteen Guidelines.

BOOSH (Beechwood Out of School Hours – after school child care service) is an integral part of the Beechwood School community and provides a much needed service to families at our school. This service employs three staff and is overseen by a 100% volunteer management committee who ensure that we meet all state and national child care requirements and accreditations and that we continue to operate at a high standard. We are excited that this year we have been able to offer music lessons through our After-School Care Program (BOOSH).

P&C NEWS Welcome back for 2019!

AGM

Our Annual General Meeting will be held in the school library at 6pm on Tuesday February 19. All parents and community members are welcome to attend. An election will be held for all positions including: president, VP, treasurer, secretary, Canteen Convenor, BOOSH conveyor and various

committee positions. If you would like to be a part of making decisions for your school in 2019 or are interested in any aspects of the P&C please contact us via Facebook or email at beechwoodpandc@gmail.com. Also, please see P&C Social Media Policy and Newsletter below. LEANNE FARRINGTON - P&C President

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2018 – EXPENDITURE ACHIEVEMENTS

The P&C’s major initiative for 2018 was to purchase two new interactive smart TV’s, these were installed into the classrooms in term 4. Some of the other goals we were able to achieve in 2018 included: installing block out blinds in both of the new demountable classrooms, the purchase of two full sets of netball uniforms for our school teams, a new freezer in the canteen along with plumbing repairs and the installation of a washing machine enabling us to was sporting team uniforms and second hand stock. With our funding Mr Newell was able to build a stand for athletics medal ceremonies, we purchased textas for all classrooms, level readers for the senior classes and full sets of home readers for the junior classes. We also invested $1000 towards the school garden. We also supported the year 6 class in their efforts to raise funds for drought relief.

EVENTS The P&C held several events throughout 2018. These have included a Mother’s Day Stall and a Father’s Day Breakfast. As well as running a weekly canteen we have catered for numerous school events including Grandparents day and the Athletics carnival. We are a regular contributor to the Pappinbarra Grown and Gathered Markets and the Beechwood Billycart Derby. Our fundraising committee ran a number of successful fundraising events including a Lamington Drive and Crazy Camel.

Our largest and most successful event for 2018 was the Beechwood Christmas Event. This was a great night for the school and the community. Funds raised from this will be used to directly benefit the school community.

MEETINGS and MEMBERSHIP

The P&C would like to invite you to join our committee in 2019. Your role can be as large or as small as you are able to contribute. The more contributors we have, the more ideas and the lighter the load for all members.

Meetings are held monthly in the library on a Tuesday night from 6pm. Meetings generally run for around 1 hour and dates are advertised in the Bulletin, considering school holidays we hold approximately 8 meetings per year.

Membership is $1 per annum. Membership takes effect at the conclusion of a general meeting. Please like our Beechwood Public School P&C Facebook page for regular updates.

Beechwood P&C Membership Form 2019 Name: Telephone: Email:

Area of interest (please circle as many as apply):

Canteen Fundraising BOOSH P&C Executive General P&C

Date: $1.00 Membership Fee Paid?

Member Signature:

P&C Rep Signature:

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Beechwood P&C Association Social Media Policy Policy Beechwood P&C Association is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all members of the school community. This includes ensuring effective and positive communications in all mediums. Policy Objectives The Beechwood P&C Association intend to utilise all forms of communication to promote the work of the P&C Association, the school and to engage community. Responsibilities The President is responsible for the administration and moderating of all Beechwood P&C Association social media.

Social media is defined as a group of online applications such as social networking sites, wikis, blogs, microblogs, video and audio sharing sites, and message boards that allow people to easily publish, share and discuss content.

Purpose of social media is to facilitate conversations in a dialogue, an opportunity to promote, listen, share, collaborate and respond to our colleagues and communities.

In using social media all P&C members agree to follow Beechwood P&C Association policies including the Code of Conduct.

Members agree to be clear in representing the P&C Association. Where a member is not representing the P&C Association it should be made clear that comments are made by you as an individual. Members shall be mindful that your role with the Beechwood Public School may create a connection between what you say online and the P&C Association itself. Identify yourself when discussing P&C Association related topics or issues.

Where a member uses social media they shall represent the P&C Association well and be sure that the content published is consistent with expected professional standards Members shall be mindful that social media posts may have consequences where they are not appropriate. Will respect copyright and show respect for copyright laws and fair use of copyrighted materials owned by others, including user-generated content.

Members will be polite and considerate in all social media activities. Where a post is negative or brings disrepute to the P&C Association it shall be reported immediately to the moderator for removal. Where a party continues to post negative comments they may be blocked from the Beechwood P&C Association social media accounts. Leanne Farrington - P&C President

TERM 1 – 2019 CANTEEN ROSTER

5th February Alison Cooper- S Casey Bedell Meg Hillard

12th Feb Alison Cooper- S Libby Hammerlock Liz Ball/Sharon Biddle*

19th Feb Alison Cooper-S Casey Bedell Clare Joyce*

26th Feb Susie Collins-S Lorraine Eadie Tamara Thurling-Herr*

5th March Nikki Thompson-S Hayley O’Connell* Katie Milner

12th March Alison Cooper- S Jessica Zycki Terri Townsend*

19th March Alison Cooper-S Karen Elks Smith Carlie Clay*

26th March Susie Collins- S Casey Bedell Stephanie Carney*

2nd April Alison Cooper- S Leona Graham* Rebecca Wall

9th April Alison Cooper-S Erica Burr Jess Wilson*

*New Volunteers. (If you are unable to do your rostered day, please call or text Alison on 0406 319 855.

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TERM 1 - 2019 IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Week 3: Tuesday 12 February 6.00pm BOOSH Meeting Wednesday 13 Feb 8.30am – 3.00pm HCH Zone Swim Carnival – Port Macquarie 9.00 – 10.00am Scripture/Ethics start Friday 15 February 10.00am Year 5-6 Assembly & Parliament Induction Week 4: Tuesday 19 February Library van Visit – Years K to 3 5.00pm Meet & Greet Teacher Afternoon 6.00pm P&C – AGM – All welcome!

Week 5: Friday 1 March 10.00am Year 4-5 Assembly 11.00am – 1.00pm Primary Years 3-6 Weekly Swimming

commences Week 6: Tuesday 5 March Proposed Wauchope HS Taster Day –

Year 6

Week 7: Tuesday 12 March Library van Visit – Years K to 3

END OF TERM 1 – Friday 12 April 2019 TERM 2 – STUDENTS RETURN – Tuesday 30 April 2019

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