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Opportunity
BHPS News Issue 31 Term 411 October 2017
News from the Principal Welcome back to Term 4On behalf of the school's teachers, admin staff and support staff I would like to welcomeeveryone back for the start of Term 4. This term we have had a number of new families joinour school community and we extend a very warm welcome to them. Our students havealready settled back into the routine of school and are focused on their learning goals. Overthe next few weeks teachers will be finalising their assessments and will be preparing towrite student end of year reports. This term Mrs Goodsell will be on leave for weeks 1-3 and I will be relieving as Principalduring this time. Mrs Geri Kerr will be relieving as Deputy Principal Years 3-6 and MissBianca Howarth will be relieving as Deputy Principal K- 2. Miss Kirsty Hall will be relievingas Assistant Principal Years 1-2. Regular school attendance is important, particularly as we approach the end of the schoolyear. Student absences should be explained within seven days from the first day of absenceand can be communicated to the school through an online form which is available on theschool's website. If you require information about student attendance requirements pleasespeak to your child's class teacher. Snake AwarenessAs we approach the summer months snakes are becoming more mobile as they search forfood and seek refuge from the heat. During the school holidays a python was sighted in the school's playground. Pythons are notdangerous. Snakes usually prefer to retreat when people are nearby and when left alone theypresent little or no danger. While the sighting of the snake was unusual, we have taken a number of preventativemeasures to ensure student safety including advising students to walk away and tell ateacher if they see a snake. Points BannersCongratulations to the following students who will receive their points banners at next week'sYears K-2 assembly being held in the school hall on Monday 16 October 2017 commencingat 2.00pm.
100 PointsFin CMatilda W
Megan HollandR/Principal
BHPS P&C SPONSORS
Thank you toCunninghams for theDiamond Sponsorship
Whole SchoolSponsors
School News REMINDERMOVING INTO THE TEEN YEARSPRESENTED BY INTERRELATE FAMILY CENTRESWEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER 2017Interrelate Family Centres, in conjunction with Balgowlah Heights Public School, is offering afamily evening program parents and children to attend together. The aim of the program is todeliver essential information through facilitated discussions to encourage parent-childcommunication about what can sometimes be sensitive topics. The Family Evening Program comprises of two sessions:6.00pm - 7.00 pm "Where Did I Come From?" (Years 3-6)7.15pm - 8.15pm "Preparing for Puberty" Years 5-6 (Years 3-4 at parent discretion)
Information about the program including how to register was sent home with students in Years3-6 last term. A copy of this information can be requested from your child's class teacher. Final day for registration and payment for this program is this Friday 13October. Registrations will not be accepted after this date.
LUNCHTIME RUNNING AND FITNESS - PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDIf any parent(s) are able to assist by escorting our students running to and from Tania Parkon any days Monday - Thursday from 1.00pm - 2.00pm, could you please email the school:[email protected] . If we have enough keen sporty parents to help out aroster system could be established. I look forward to hearing from you. Sue PalmerTeacher Coordinator
OC Orientation MorningAn information session will be held for students and their families enrolling in the 2018Opportunity Class on Wednesday 1 November at 9.30am. Kindergarten OrientationWe look forward to meeting the 2018 Kindergarten students and providing them with anopportunity to become familiar with school and the classroom environment so that they have agreat start to school in 2018. Please contact the school if you have not received informationabout the Kinder Orientation program which is being held on: Wednesday 25 October 9:30 - 10:45amThursday 2 November 9:30 - 10:30amMonday 13 November 2:00 - 2:45pmThursday 23 November 9:30 - 11:00pm As part of the orientation program, families will be given the opportunity to purchase schooluniforms for students enrolling in Kindergarten in 2018 on: Wednesday 25 October 11:00 - 12:00noonThursday 2 November 10:30 - 11:30amMonday 13 November 1:00 - 1:30pm
Selective High School Application for Year 7 2019Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who mayotherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. Theseschools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted andtalented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials atthe appropriate level. The Selective High School Placement Test will be held on Thursday 15 March 2018.Detailed instructions on how to apply online are availableat https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7 Please note, all applications must be lodged by 13 November2017. Information regarding the application process was sent home this week with Year 5 students.
Access the BHPS websitefor all the information you
need. www.bhps.info
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BHPS OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday-Friday8.30am - 3.45pm
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EVENTS
TERM 4 2017
K-2 Assembly Monday 16 October 2017
2.00pmSchool Hall
Kindergarten 2018Orientation
Wednesday 25 October 9.30-10.45am Thursday 2
November 9.30-10.30amMonday 13 November 2.00-
2.45pm Thursday 23November 9.30-11.00am
Last Day of Term 4 forStudents
Friday 15 December 2017
School Security1300 880 021
Thank you for taking anactive role in reporting
breaches of schoolsecurity
Further information about the Selective High School application process is available from theDepartment of Education High Performing Students Unit online at: [email protected] , telephone 1300 880 367. Geri KerrR/Deputy Principal
Year 6 Parents CelebrationYEAR 6 - CURRENT PARENTS ONLYSATURDAY, 18 NOVEMBER
Purchase your tickets to this year's Year 6parents farewell.
Tickets selling fast - only 120 available
Buy your tickets on FLEXISCHOOLS
P&C NewsP&C EVENTS
SUMMER DRINKSSaturday 2 December 2017 at MHYC
Tickets can be purchasedvia FLEXISCHOOLS.
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
DON'T MISS OUT - 50% OF TICKETS SOLD
LIVE BAND RETROGROOVE will beplaying all your favourites, keeping youdancing all night.
BALGOWLAH BOLT - 2018
We would love the 2018 to be bigger and better which it will with a new focusand team of people. A few suggestions for 2018 would be for the children to fund raise viasponsorship which is fun! All this information is readily available. For the event to be a success we require a number of volunteers to assist in
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preparation and on the day of the event. Unfortunately, as this type of eventrequires an extensive lead-up time, if we do not have a team of volunteerssigned up to assist, by 31 October the event may not be able to go ahead. Please email: BHPS Fun Run or call Joanna on 0417 487 638 to discuss thevarious roles.
For more information on how you can help, refer to the Balgowlah BoltEvent Page
CUNNINGHAMS REAL ESTATE COLOURING COMPETITIONWIN A FAMILY PASS AT MANLY SURF n SLIDE
Kids! Cunninghams want you to get your colouringpencils out and show us some creativity andimagination and you could WIN an awesome familypass from our friends at Manly Surf n Slide. Get yourentry into the school office by Friday 27th October.
Winners will be announced at an assembly to follow -good luck!
Click on the link to PRINT Cunninghams Colouring Template
TRAFFIC PLAN UPDATEWe have received advice from Northern Beaches Council that the proposedupgrade to safety around the school will commence in December. The P&Cand School Executive has requested the timing be reviewed and work carriedout as a matter of urgency.
P&C MEETINGNext P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 23 October at 7pm in the schoollibrary.
P&C POSITIONS VACANT - 2018
President Vice President - EventsVice President - Services Vice President - Communications
For further information please contact Joanna Bushby
Gardening ClubGardening Club 2018 - Looking for Helpers for Years 3/4 and a new Coordinator for Year 2.
Do you enjoy being outdoors, watching kids get their hands dirty, excited about harvestingand tasting new veggies, digging for worms and learning about composting?
The BHPS gardening club is celebrating its 5th anniversary this year. Please help uscontinue this fantastic tradition next year. There'll be a change of 'gardeners' with a fewchildren and parents leaving the school - we are looking for new volunteers to possibly join usin term 4 and then take over in 2018.
Gardening Club Years 3/4 - Casual Volunteers Needed for 2018
Thursdays Lunchtime; 1pm - 2pm; Western Campus; Lewis Street Garden BedsMisha Munro has kindly offered to coordinate gardening club next year. Her son Enzois in Year 5 and is one of the student helpers.
Misha is looking for casual parent volunteers to help on a weekly, fortnightly ormonthly basis.No prior experience needed.Please get in touch with Misha at: [email protected]; 0449 123 005
Gardening Club Year 2 - Coordinator and More Volunteers Needed for 2018
Mondays Lunchtime (day can be changed); 1- 2pm; Eastern Campus; Lewis StreetGarden BedsCoordinator needed to plan garden activities; organise volunteer roster; possiblyorganise donations/workshops with Bunnings (full handover provided by DebMcNee)Some volunteers will continue on a casual basis but we are looking for more parentsto join the team Please get in touch with Deb at: [email protected]; 0420 880 308
Uniform Shop
Opening Times: Tuesdays 8.30am - 9.30am Thursdays 2.30pm - 3.30pm If you can't make the Uniform Shop, don't forget you can use the very easy, Uniform ShopOrder Form on the school website www.bhps.info or Flexischools and your items will bedelivered to your child's class.
Volunteers needed for 2018 Kindergarten Orientation
1. Helping parents choose uniform sizes for their children starting Kindergarten next year.
2. Filling out a Uniform Item Form for them to bring up to the Uniform Shop for item collection. That's it! Easy!
Uniform fitting Orientation Dates:
Thursday 2 November 10.30am-11.30amMonday 13 November 1pm-2pm
Please write your name in the Google Doc provided: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WV8yQZFOx09slKWgCifldulVGuwFTReDLq0o2V-SrY0/edit?usp=sharing
or email us with your dates: [email protected]
Loretta Mykityshyn Uniform Shop Manager
ArabanooExtra Curricular Activities - Term 4
Arabanoo has some exciting activities on offer in Term 4! Please contact us to receive booking forms for these activities. Places are limited and areoffered on a first come, first served basis.
Monday - Yoga, 4.15 - 5pmTuesday - Musical Theatre, 4 - 5pmWednesday - Master Art Class, 4.15 - 5.15pm THIS CLASS IS NOW FULLY BOOKEDThursday - Chloe's Cooking Club, 4 - 5.30pmFriday - Karate (organised by Key Martial Arts 1300 304 532)
TutoringWe are still on the look out for and English and Maths tutors, if you know of anyone pleaseask them to forward their resume to [email protected]
Vacation CareWe have mountains of Vacation Care lost property, please swing by and have a rummagethrough before it all goes to Vinnies.
As always please contact us for further information.
Rowan Friend Director
Community News
Student/Parent Contact DetailsIt is very important that the school has up-to-date contact AND medical details foreach student including phone, e-mail, address etc.
If your details have changed please inform the Administration office by fillng outthe online change of details form.
Thank you for your cooperation.
School FormsFor your reference the following forms can be found on the school website - www.bhps.info
Student AbsenceLeaving in 2017Not returning in 2018Change of Contact DetailsPermission to Administer Prescribed MedicationCancel pre-ordered lunch via Flexischools if you are going to be awayOnline payment of account
School Contact Details BHPS e-mail: [email protected]: www.bhps.info School Information Hotline: 9990 1882Phone: 9948 2225