NEWSLETTER NO 17 29 October 2020

World Teachers Day - Friday 30 October 2020 We are lucky to have fabulous staff at our School so why not say a simple “Thank You” to them on World Teachers Day tomorrow.

COVID-19 Phase 4 Restrictions We were all expecting to be in Phase 5 for our end of year events. Subsequently will be some restrictions on large events. The Band’s “One Night Only” performance in the Covered Assembly Area will be limited to an audience of 150 adults.

The Graduation Assembly will go ahead but only 2 guests for each Year 6 student will be allowed in the reserved seating area in our Covered Assembly Area. We also present End of Year Class awards at this assembly so other parents will be required to bring their own chair and hat (no umbrellas please) and sit on the paved open areas on either side of the Covered Assembly Area. Naturally parents seated here will need to ensure appropriate social distancing.

Sick Students Please don’t send sick students to school. If they are not well the best place for them is home so they can rest and recover.

NAPLAN Online 2021 For your information the NAPLAN test dates for 2021 are 11-21 May 2021. We will be undertaking online testing again next year.

After School Hours Recently some students have returned to school after the 3:10pm siren. Once children leave the school grounds they should not come back to play.

BPPS’s One Big Voice Yesterday the Junior Choir performed beautifully in the CAA. Congratulations to Mrs Marwick and the choir. The massed choir event at RAC Arena was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Monday

2 November Band Lunch

Wednesday 4 November Book Week Book Swap

Thursday 6 November

Assembly Area 3

Music Count Us In

Year 6 Band Bash

Rostrata PS

Wednesday 11 November

2021 Kindy Parent Information Meeting

2:10pm

Year 3 Band Information

Night 7:00pm Library

Hicks Street Leeming 6149 Telephone: 9266 6400 Email: BanksiaPark.PS@education.wa.edu.au Web Page: www.banksiapark.wa.edu.au

Students NOT Returning in 2021

My child ……………………………………………………………….in Year …………….will not be returning to Banksia Park Primary School in 2021. He/she will be attending……………………………………………………………. Parent Signature……………………………………………………………………..

HONOUR CERTIFICATES

Congratulations to those students who received Honour Certificates on Thursday 22 October - Archie Albanis, Arlo Barrett, Louis Bratych, Tyler Deuble, Isabella Fanha, Cody Farmer, Marnu Harmse, Elijah Hernandes Smith, Tahlia Jarvis, Isabella Kain, Oliver Kennedy, Cooper Law-Davis, Declan Lind, Jonty Lloyd,

Isaac Mackay, Christian Maitimu-Trewhella, Audrey Mallinder, Chloe McMahon, Elif Osman, Henry Panomarenko, Tyler Phillips-Boardman, William Reid, Oscar Rong, Gwen Rowley, Isabelle Sansom and Jencie Wan.

Class Placement Requests for 2021

As parents are aware the total enrolment of the school determines the Department of Education’s allocation of funding. The projected number of students for the new year are estimated and funding is according to a strict formula. Teachers spend a huge amount of time considering class placements but parents who wish to express a consideration for their child’s placement are asked to indicate this in writing and forward it to the school. These should be based on what is believed to be in the best educational interests of the child and not regarding placement in split classes or with any particular teacher as the class they teach can change substantially from year to year. Please note that because you make a request for your child’s placement in 2021 that does not guarantee that such a placement will occur. The final date for making a written request is Friday 20 November and late requests will not be considered. Written requests from parents will be shared with the classroom teachers who undertake the placement process. Again it is stressed that no guarantees of particular class placement can be given. Please note that any request is valid for one year only as we do not carry them over from year to year. Also a reminder that if you are NOT returning to Banksia Park in 2021 to please advise the office.

Personal Use Requirement Lists 2021

The student requirements lists for 2021 have been distributed with this Newsletter. Please read carefully. There are four different options for ordering: For delivery to your home or business you can order online at booklists.ziggies.net.au

using the school code and password on the form and selecting year level. Orders are due by Friday 27 November 2020 for free delivery. Late orders will incur a delivery fee.

Dropping your list at the School Office by Monday 23 November 2020 for collection at the shop or ordering online and collecting from shop. Orders due by 27 November 2020.

Click and collect (online) Self service at the shop Please be aware the last two weeks of January are very hectic in the shop so is best collect beforehand if possible.

BOOK WEEK

Book Swap—Wednesday 4 November 2020 We are holding our Book Week Book Swap again this year. All you need to do is bring in a book/s before Wednesday and drop at the office. They will record how many books you have bought in and on Wednesday you will be given tickets to take to the Library at lunch time and choose another book/s. Books have already started to come in.

Book Week Excursions On Monday, 19 October 2020 Area 6 & 7 went to the Bullcreek Library for our Book Week excursion. This was run by Tiffany Barton, a famous actor and writer. Tiffany showed us what it was like in the past from many different views such as the nurses, families and aboriginals. She did so with a great sense of humour and interactions with teachers and students. Everyone enjoyed the excursion and learnt about lives in the past. By Chloe Area 7 Areas 4, 5 & 13 went to Heathcote Cultural Centre and listened to an Indigenous story. We went on our excursion. We played on the park. We played hide and seek. We went with Area 5 and 13. It was amazing. By Jensen Area 4

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs For students entering Year 7 in 2021

Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Programs provide challenging and highly motivating learning opportunities for children with exceptional academic ability and creative talent.

Programs are available at 20 select public secondary schools, including a fully selective academic school and an arts college. Once accepted, your child will be guaranteed a place at the school.

If you believe Gifted and Talented Programs are suitable for your child, you can apply at www.education.wa.edu.au/giftedandtalented. Applications are now open online and close on Monday 8 February 2021.

Band Weekend Workshop

Our Band Weekend was on 17 and 18 October. We had Band Rehearsals and Tutorial Lessons. We practised “Land of a Thousand Dances”, “Shake Rattle and Roll”, “In The Midnight Hour” and many more songs. We did recreation such as Basketball, Soccer, Chair Ball and an obstacle course. We would like to thank Mrs Jarvis, Mrs Westell, Mrs Bird, Mrs DeHoog, the Band Committee, parent helpers and all the tutors for coming in and helping us have an excellent weekend. We are looking forward to the One Night Only Concert later in the term. By Tahlia and Archie

P&C News banksiaparkpandc@gmail.com

P&C Car Park Raffle Winner Congratulations to the Davis - Silvey Family who have won the space in the car park for Term 4!! Next P&C Meeting The next P&C Meeting will be held on 23 November 2020 at 7:30pm. This will be the final meeting for 2020. Please bring a plate to share and a drink. New faces are welcome to see how the P&C is run.

Canteen News Orders can be placed online www.quickcliq.com.au or with cash over the counter before 9am. If your child is not attending school but you have placed an order you are able to cancel it online before 9am, alternatively contact me and I can transfer your order to another date. Any queries please contact Gemma banksiaparkcanteen@gmail.com Term 4 menu now available on the School website.

School Banking Remember School banking is now on Monday mornings, if it falls on a public holiday or pupil free day it will be the Tuesday of that week.

Uniform Shop Uniform Shop is open on Wednesday mornings. From 8:30am - 9:00am. The Uniform Shop is now accepting card payments in store! Uniforms can also be ordered and paid for online through Quickcliq. www.quickcliq.com.au Any queries please contact Carla on: BanksiaParkuniform@gmail.com

Band Lunch Band Lunch Forms have now gone home to students. The Band Lunch will be held on Monday 2 November. Please place orders via www.quickcliq.com.au by Friday 30 October . If you are unable to access Quickcliq please place the correct money in an envelope with your child’s name, area and order and place in the Band Lunch box at the front office Please contact Cassandra on 0452 335 718 for enquiries. Band Workshop The Band Workshop was held on 17 and 18 October and was a huge success. Thank you to Jenna Jarvis and her team of helpers for a wonderful weekend. Band One Night Only Concert Please save Monday, 7 December for the One Night Only Junior and Senior Band Concert. Letters will be sent home with band members on Friday.

ATTENTION YEAR 3 AND 4 PARENTS

Would you like your child to learn a musical instrument and join our magnificent Band Program? We will be commencing a new Junior Band in 2021. Instrumental lessons will begin in Term 1 and the Band will commence in Term 2. There will be our Parent Information Evening on Wednesday 11 November at 7:00pm in the School Library when our Band Director will explain about the program. Enrolment forms will be available and should be returned to the School Office by Thursday 19 November. Instruments in band are – flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and drums/percussion. No music experience is required and there is no audition process. Any Year 4 students who did not join the Band program this year are also welcome.