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Welcome to our new P and C committee Recently the Bullimbal P and C had its Annual General Meeting. We would like to congratulate and announce the following people who have taken positions on our new committee: President: Kerrie Tisdell Vice President: Bill Mounter Secretary: Robyn Hooke Treasurer: Judy Smith We look forward to working with this dedicated team as we strive to provide additional opportunities for our students at Bullimbal. Our next meeting is on Thursday 9th November at 10am. A sincere thanks to our outgoing P and C committee for their dedication and commitment to our school and its students. On behalf of the entire school community we would like to express our sincere gratitude to Katrina Webb, Amanda Dufty, Amanda Williamson, Rachael Duck, and Judy Smith for their outstanding contribution to our school and its students. Bunnings BBQ On Saturday 14 October Bullimbal School P and C were fortunate to run another Bunnings BBQ to raise funds for our school.

Thank you to school staff, parents, family and community members who supported the school by helping at the BBQ or by coming along and purchasing a sausage sandwich from our team of helpers. As a result of your efforts we have raised another $1400 to help support the education of students at Bullimbal. Telstra Outdoor Cinema Event Also on Saturday 14 October the school was the venue for an Outdoor Cinema screening of ‘The Boss Baby’. While weather conditions unfortunately kept numbers low, those that attended had a wonderful time. A special thanks to Chris White and Telstra Shop Tamworth for putting on this event for our school. Rainbow Club Swimming Program Has Commenced Rainbow Club has now commenced in the Bullimbal hydrotherapy pool. Rainbow Club offers intensive swimming programs each Saturday afternoon. These swimming programs are specifically designed for students with additional support needs and will provide an excellent opportunity for your children to gain valuable water safety and swimming skills. For further information please contact Rainbow Club at rainbowclubaust.com.au

Bullimbal Bulletin Bullimbal School

Friday, 3 November 2017

18 – 36 Degance Street, South Tamworth, NSW, 2340 T 6762 8003 F 6762 8007 E bullimbal-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Week 4, Term 4

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CAPERS Students, Staff and Parents have all been incredibly busy preparing for our school’s performance in CAPERS. The Creative Arts in Public Education Regional Spectacular will once again be an exciting opportunity for our school to demonstrate the achievements of our students as they participate in a regional event at the TRECC featuring approximately 2000 performers. Thank you to our dedicated staff who have devoted countless hours into preparing costumes and props for our performance. Thanks also to Fiona’s Minibus Service for once again doing such an excellent job in meeting our transport needs to and from CAPERS. Bunnings have also provided valuable support to our school in donating equipment and supplies for our performance. Thank you Bunnings. New Students Welcome to our new students who have started at Bullimbal recently. The new students have been placed into classes as follows: Paddy & Ethan – Class 1; Ella – Class 2; Alakai – Class 3 and Alisha – Class 4. Later this term our Kindergarten Transition Program will commence which will welcome an additional four students who will commence Kindergarten at Bullimbal in 2018.

Assisted School Travel Program Local Staff involved in the Assisted School Travel Program recently undertook training updates to ensure they continue to provide outstanding service to your children and this invaluable program. As a result of this training we have been requested to provide some reminders regarding requirements and responsibilities for parents and carers in participating in the Assisted School Transport Program. A fact sheet is attached to this newsletter for your information. Some important points include:

- Please ensure you are prompt having your child ready for the bus. Due to time constraints in keeping to a strict timetable, can you please have children out to the bus within 3 minutes of the arrival of the bus.

- An adult is required to be present when

dropping your child to the bus and again in the afternoon when your child is returned home.

- Help your child get into the vehicle, ensure your child is safely seated with seat belts done up accordingly to the road rules.

- Call the driver and school if your child is going to be absent from school.

- Contact the school if your details or circumstances change such as work commitments, address or phone numbers or respite.

CALENDAR 2017

NOVEMBER

Friday, 3rd November CAPERS Saturday, 4th November CAPERS Thursday, 9th November P and C Meeting 10am Thursday, 23rd November Year 12 Formal Dinner

DECEMBER

Friday, 8th December Presentation Day Friday, 15th December Christmas Party and last day

of term for students

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A big welcome to our new students

Alisha - Class 4 Alakai - Class 3 Paddy - Class 1

Ethan - Class 1 Ella – Class 2

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Class 1 News

Welcome to Our New Baby Chickens During the holidays our Chicken Mallory hatched 12 baby chickens. Class 1 were extremely excited to meet them when they returned to school. Each day we go up to the chicken run to feed and cuddle the cute new additions.

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Class 2 News

Class 2 Fractions- Anyone for

pizza? Class 2 have started work on fractions this term. We have been learning about the words half and whole. We have made a pizza and cut it into halves and quarters, drawn the other half of a picture and coloured in half a shape. We have still lots to learn. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome Ella and her family to Class 2.

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Class 3 News

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Class 3 News cont’d

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Class 4 News

Class 4 PDHPE At the end of last term Class 4 made colourful kites. The weather allowed for perfect conditions and an opportunity to develop new skills. This term water painting outside during playtime was a fun activity. We also welcome Alisha Frazier to Class 4.

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CAPERS - 2017

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CAPERS CONT’D

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Community Notice Board and Sponsor’s Page

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CONTACT US 18-36 Degance Street Tamworth NSW 2340 P: 02 67628003 F: 02 67628007 E: bullimbal-s.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: www.bullimbal-s.schools.nsw.edu.au

Fiona’s Mini Bus Rentals Phone: 67609084

Parent Online Payment “POP” Did you know you can now make payments to school online from our website. Simply go to http://www.bullimbal-s.school.nsw.edu.au, click on $ MAKE A PAYMENT, complete the mandatory fields (they are the ones flagged with a green star) select “Other” and provide a brief description and you are finished. If you are paying for more than one thing, for example an excursion and uniforms just receipt them individually – it’s that easy.