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Term 1 Week 8 18 March 2019
Blakehurst Public School Dewrang Street Carss Park NSW 2221 Tel 9546 1555 Fax 9547 1796 E-mail blakehurst-pschooldetnsweduau Website blakehurst-pschoolsnsweduau A Message from our Principal Mr Cameron Smyth-Gapps GRIP Leadership Conference Recently our School Captains and Prefects attended the GRIP Leadership Conference at Sydney Olympic Park with Miss Blewitt The students had a wonderful day learning about the lsquo4 Character Traits of Successful Leadersrsquo They participated in a variety of workshops with students from other schools to build their communication and teamwork skills Our School Leaders had the following to say about their day at the conference lsquorsquoOne of the 4 Character Traits was called lsquoBuilding Your Confidence with Humilityrsquo I liked this because I get nervous and it helped me to build my confidencersquorsquo ndash Amelie Akkari (School Captain) lsquorsquoThe day expanded our knowledge of how good leaders should actrsquorsquo ndash Christian Vasilevski (School Captain) lsquorsquoThe day was very educational I liked learning about some of the things that great leaders dorsquorsquo ndash Geordie Antonopoulos (School Prefect) lsquorsquoI liked the lsquoLoud Noise Boysrsquo who played games with us during the break times to give us ideas on how to build our confidence as leadersrsquorsquo ndash Clare Cini (School Prefect) Year 6 Fundraising Team I would like to acknowledge and thank Miss Blewitt and the Parent Committee who have been busily organising fundraising opportunities for our Year 6 students The first of these events is the Election Day Barbecue to be held at the school on Saturday 23rd March from 8am ndash 2pm We encourage all families to come up and support the school by purchasing a
sausage sandwich and a drink A letter has gone home to our Year 6 parents asking both for volunteers on the day and donations Any help that you can provide would be greatly appreciated and directly benefits our students and the school School Photos Please be reminded that our School Photos will be this Thursday 21st March Please ensure that your child is wearing the correct summer school uniform including black shoes Our school has high expectations on the wearing of the school uniform at all times and this is especially important on Thursday as the quality of the photos is impacted by what the students are wearing on the day Your support in this matter is greatly appreciated Regional Swimming Carnival I was very proud of the achievements made by our swimmers at the recent Zone Swimming Carnival It is wonderful to see our school represented in the relay as well as a number of individual events at the Regional Carnival this year I look forward to being at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 19th March) to cheer on Jovial Wang Cadell Barnes Ciaran Barnes and Waheb Diab as they represent Blakehurst Public School at this major sporting event Classroom Visits I have thoroughly enjoyed working in classrooms over the past fortnight It is wonderful to see our students so engaged in the curriculum and acquiring new knowledge and skills on a daily basis Here is a snapshot of my most recent classroom visits
The Bush Telegraph
Blakehurst Public School Newsletter
A caring community school - safe respectful resilient engaged
Reading Groups in 12J
34H were learning about the Split Strategy to add
numbers together in Maths
56I were learning about the lsquoImportant
Characteristics of Friendsrsquo in PDHPE
with Mrs Constantinou
School Calendar ndash 2019 Upcoming events at Blakehurst Public School Please put these dates in your diary Dates and events are subject to change Check the school website for recent updates and changes
Term 1 ndash 2019
Term 2 ndash 2019
PSSA Sport
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 8th March due to the Zone Swimming Carnival
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 15 March due to wet weather Zone Swimming Carnival On Friday the 8th March Blakehurst Public School made a splash at the Swimming Carnival held at Bexley Pool Whilst all our swimmers blew us out of the water with their enthusiasm Jovial Wang Cadell Barnes Ciaran Barnes and Waheb Diab stole the show placing 1st and breaking the ZONE record in the Junior Boys Relay This outstanding achievement means on Tuesday the 19th March they will be representing our school at the Sydney East PSSA Competition held at Homebush Aquatic Centre Jovial Wang and Cadell Barnes will also be competing in additional events on the day The competition will commence at 200pm and conclude at 700pm if you would like to cheer them on A special mention to Jovial Wang who individually placed 1st in four other events and 2nd in one event earning him the title of Junior Boy Champion for 2019 Congratulations to all our participants and good luck to the students who are representing us at the Sydney East Competition
Term 1 Week 8 2019
Tuesday 19 March Yr 7 2020 High School Forms due Sydney East PSSA Competition
Thursday 21 March
School Photorsquos
Term 1 Week 9 2019 Tuesday 26 March Stage 1 Light amp Sound Incursion
Wednesday 27 March
EnviroMentors Program 12P 56B 56I and 56T
Thursday 28 March
EnviroMentors Program 12J 12S 34G 34H and 34K SRC Fundraising ndash Favourite Jersey Day
Term 1 Week 10 2019 Friday 5 April Years 3-6 Cross Country
Term 1 Week 11 2019 Monday 8 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 1 Tuesday 9 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 2 Easter Hat Parade 12-15 ndash 200pm
Wednesday 10 April
Operation Art Workshop Cronulla PS ndash Stage 3 Parent Teacher Interviews 330pm-730pm
Friday 12 April Anzac Day Assembly - 1215 pm
Term 2 Week 1 2019
Monday 29 April School Development Day
Tuesday 30 April Students return to school (winter uniform)
Blakehurst Bluey sayshellip
At Blakehurst Public School we are Safe Respectful Engaged and Resilient learners PBL Assembly Awards The following students received awards in assemblyhellip
Bronze Award Silver Award Niko P 34G Zac S 34H Waheb D 34G Banner Award Jeremy L 56I Leyani D 56I Lucas L 56I Congratulations to the above students and keep up the great work Message from the Office Excusion paymentsschool fees are now able to be paid by eftpos at the office All notes are to brought in at time of payment when paying by eftpos Clean Up Australia Two of our students were involved in Clean Up Australia Day at Carss Park this year with Hurstville Grove Guides Below is a photo of them with their Girl Guide Unit and State MP Mark Coure and Scott Yung Congratulations to Kayla amp Charli O
SRC News Favourite Sports Jersey Day On Thursday 28th March (Week 9) the SRC is holding its first fundraiser for the year Wear your favourite sports jersey A gold coin donation will be required if students decide to wear a sports jersey Healthy snacks will be sold at lunch time Snacks will cost $100 - $200 Students must still wear a hat and closed in shoes All money raised goes to our sponsored Smith Family child Paige Student Banking
Join the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items In 2019 School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range
bull Scented Stackable Highlighters bull Snowy Origami Set bull Icicle Slapband Ruler bull Yeti Fluffly Notepad bull Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring bull Scratch Art Cards bull Water Skimming Bounce Ball bull Polar Pencils amp Pencil Toppers
If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking
Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 8 Monday 18 March Angela Deb Tuesday 19 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20 March Mary Thursday 21 March Mary Friday 22 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 9 Monday 25 March Angela Tuesday 26 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 27 March Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 28 March Mary Friday 29 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 10 Monday 1 April Angela Tuesday 2 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 3 April Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 4 April Mary Friday 5 April Mary Lisa Mick Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 11 Monday 8 April Angela Tuesday 9 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 10 April Mary Selvina Jessica Thursday 11 April Mary Friday 12 April Mary Lisa The new menu was sent home with students on Friday 15th March Canteen Coordinator Taj Shipway School Lunch Orders via wwwflexischoolscomau blakehurstpscanteengmailcom
Blakehurst Bites Week 8 Community Communications BLAKEHURST BITES OPENS - 5 DAYS A WEEK
On Monday 18TH March the Blakehurst Bites Canteen launched its new menu and commenced OPERATING 5 DAYS A WEEK
For Angela and Mary to make this possible we are calling on VOLUNTEERS to provide valuable support to make this happen
Calling all our mums dads grandparents aunties uncles friends and carers We welcome you ALL to help out at the Canteen
Can you spare some timehellip half an hour to make banana smoothies or strawberry smoothies to crumb chicken bites or to prepare fruit salads rainbow kebabs hummus or tzatziki Or an hour to BAKE We have some delicious recipes to enjoy preparing cocoa banana muffins Anzac biscuits or melt in your mouth bliss bombs
We are very appreciative of ANY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Get involved or find out more
Please email Angela in the Canteen at blakehurstpscanteengmailcom or call 9546 1555 or complete the Volunteer Form at either the school office or canteen
THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
The Blakehurst Bites Canteen cannot provide the school community with this amazing service without the valued support of our wonderful volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP Open Fridays
900am ndash 945am
Uniform shop is located in the school hall near the entrance facing to the main gates of
the school
The shop is run by the PampC and all proceeds from the uniform sales go back to the school
for the purchase of resources and learning materials
blakehurstuniformshopgmailcom
Orders can be made via wwwflexischoolscomau
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
Reading Groups in 12J
34H were learning about the Split Strategy to add
numbers together in Maths
56I were learning about the lsquoImportant
Characteristics of Friendsrsquo in PDHPE
with Mrs Constantinou
School Calendar ndash 2019 Upcoming events at Blakehurst Public School Please put these dates in your diary Dates and events are subject to change Check the school website for recent updates and changes
Term 1 ndash 2019
Term 2 ndash 2019
PSSA Sport
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 8th March due to the Zone Swimming Carnival
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 15 March due to wet weather Zone Swimming Carnival On Friday the 8th March Blakehurst Public School made a splash at the Swimming Carnival held at Bexley Pool Whilst all our swimmers blew us out of the water with their enthusiasm Jovial Wang Cadell Barnes Ciaran Barnes and Waheb Diab stole the show placing 1st and breaking the ZONE record in the Junior Boys Relay This outstanding achievement means on Tuesday the 19th March they will be representing our school at the Sydney East PSSA Competition held at Homebush Aquatic Centre Jovial Wang and Cadell Barnes will also be competing in additional events on the day The competition will commence at 200pm and conclude at 700pm if you would like to cheer them on A special mention to Jovial Wang who individually placed 1st in four other events and 2nd in one event earning him the title of Junior Boy Champion for 2019 Congratulations to all our participants and good luck to the students who are representing us at the Sydney East Competition
Term 1 Week 8 2019
Tuesday 19 March Yr 7 2020 High School Forms due Sydney East PSSA Competition
Thursday 21 March
School Photorsquos
Term 1 Week 9 2019 Tuesday 26 March Stage 1 Light amp Sound Incursion
Wednesday 27 March
EnviroMentors Program 12P 56B 56I and 56T
Thursday 28 March
EnviroMentors Program 12J 12S 34G 34H and 34K SRC Fundraising ndash Favourite Jersey Day
Term 1 Week 10 2019 Friday 5 April Years 3-6 Cross Country
Term 1 Week 11 2019 Monday 8 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 1 Tuesday 9 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 2 Easter Hat Parade 12-15 ndash 200pm
Wednesday 10 April
Operation Art Workshop Cronulla PS ndash Stage 3 Parent Teacher Interviews 330pm-730pm
Friday 12 April Anzac Day Assembly - 1215 pm
Term 2 Week 1 2019
Monday 29 April School Development Day
Tuesday 30 April Students return to school (winter uniform)
Blakehurst Bluey sayshellip
At Blakehurst Public School we are Safe Respectful Engaged and Resilient learners PBL Assembly Awards The following students received awards in assemblyhellip
Bronze Award Silver Award Niko P 34G Zac S 34H Waheb D 34G Banner Award Jeremy L 56I Leyani D 56I Lucas L 56I Congratulations to the above students and keep up the great work Message from the Office Excusion paymentsschool fees are now able to be paid by eftpos at the office All notes are to brought in at time of payment when paying by eftpos Clean Up Australia Two of our students were involved in Clean Up Australia Day at Carss Park this year with Hurstville Grove Guides Below is a photo of them with their Girl Guide Unit and State MP Mark Coure and Scott Yung Congratulations to Kayla amp Charli O
SRC News Favourite Sports Jersey Day On Thursday 28th March (Week 9) the SRC is holding its first fundraiser for the year Wear your favourite sports jersey A gold coin donation will be required if students decide to wear a sports jersey Healthy snacks will be sold at lunch time Snacks will cost $100 - $200 Students must still wear a hat and closed in shoes All money raised goes to our sponsored Smith Family child Paige Student Banking
Join the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items In 2019 School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range
bull Scented Stackable Highlighters bull Snowy Origami Set bull Icicle Slapband Ruler bull Yeti Fluffly Notepad bull Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring bull Scratch Art Cards bull Water Skimming Bounce Ball bull Polar Pencils amp Pencil Toppers
If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking
Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 8 Monday 18 March Angela Deb Tuesday 19 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20 March Mary Thursday 21 March Mary Friday 22 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 9 Monday 25 March Angela Tuesday 26 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 27 March Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 28 March Mary Friday 29 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 10 Monday 1 April Angela Tuesday 2 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 3 April Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 4 April Mary Friday 5 April Mary Lisa Mick Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 11 Monday 8 April Angela Tuesday 9 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 10 April Mary Selvina Jessica Thursday 11 April Mary Friday 12 April Mary Lisa The new menu was sent home with students on Friday 15th March Canteen Coordinator Taj Shipway School Lunch Orders via wwwflexischoolscomau blakehurstpscanteengmailcom
Blakehurst Bites Week 8 Community Communications BLAKEHURST BITES OPENS - 5 DAYS A WEEK
On Monday 18TH March the Blakehurst Bites Canteen launched its new menu and commenced OPERATING 5 DAYS A WEEK
For Angela and Mary to make this possible we are calling on VOLUNTEERS to provide valuable support to make this happen
Calling all our mums dads grandparents aunties uncles friends and carers We welcome you ALL to help out at the Canteen
Can you spare some timehellip half an hour to make banana smoothies or strawberry smoothies to crumb chicken bites or to prepare fruit salads rainbow kebabs hummus or tzatziki Or an hour to BAKE We have some delicious recipes to enjoy preparing cocoa banana muffins Anzac biscuits or melt in your mouth bliss bombs
We are very appreciative of ANY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Get involved or find out more
Please email Angela in the Canteen at blakehurstpscanteengmailcom or call 9546 1555 or complete the Volunteer Form at either the school office or canteen
THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
The Blakehurst Bites Canteen cannot provide the school community with this amazing service without the valued support of our wonderful volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP Open Fridays
900am ndash 945am
Uniform shop is located in the school hall near the entrance facing to the main gates of
the school
The shop is run by the PampC and all proceeds from the uniform sales go back to the school
for the purchase of resources and learning materials
blakehurstuniformshopgmailcom
Orders can be made via wwwflexischoolscomau
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
School Calendar ndash 2019 Upcoming events at Blakehurst Public School Please put these dates in your diary Dates and events are subject to change Check the school website for recent updates and changes
Term 1 ndash 2019
Term 2 ndash 2019
PSSA Sport
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 8th March due to the Zone Swimming Carnival
There was No PSSA Sport on Friday 15 March due to wet weather Zone Swimming Carnival On Friday the 8th March Blakehurst Public School made a splash at the Swimming Carnival held at Bexley Pool Whilst all our swimmers blew us out of the water with their enthusiasm Jovial Wang Cadell Barnes Ciaran Barnes and Waheb Diab stole the show placing 1st and breaking the ZONE record in the Junior Boys Relay This outstanding achievement means on Tuesday the 19th March they will be representing our school at the Sydney East PSSA Competition held at Homebush Aquatic Centre Jovial Wang and Cadell Barnes will also be competing in additional events on the day The competition will commence at 200pm and conclude at 700pm if you would like to cheer them on A special mention to Jovial Wang who individually placed 1st in four other events and 2nd in one event earning him the title of Junior Boy Champion for 2019 Congratulations to all our participants and good luck to the students who are representing us at the Sydney East Competition
Term 1 Week 8 2019
Tuesday 19 March Yr 7 2020 High School Forms due Sydney East PSSA Competition
Thursday 21 March
School Photorsquos
Term 1 Week 9 2019 Tuesday 26 March Stage 1 Light amp Sound Incursion
Wednesday 27 March
EnviroMentors Program 12P 56B 56I and 56T
Thursday 28 March
EnviroMentors Program 12J 12S 34G 34H and 34K SRC Fundraising ndash Favourite Jersey Day
Term 1 Week 10 2019 Friday 5 April Years 3-6 Cross Country
Term 1 Week 11 2019 Monday 8 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 1 Tuesday 9 April Operation Art Workshop Cronulla
PS ndash Stage 2 Easter Hat Parade 12-15 ndash 200pm
Wednesday 10 April
Operation Art Workshop Cronulla PS ndash Stage 3 Parent Teacher Interviews 330pm-730pm
Friday 12 April Anzac Day Assembly - 1215 pm
Term 2 Week 1 2019
Monday 29 April School Development Day
Tuesday 30 April Students return to school (winter uniform)
Blakehurst Bluey sayshellip
At Blakehurst Public School we are Safe Respectful Engaged and Resilient learners PBL Assembly Awards The following students received awards in assemblyhellip
Bronze Award Silver Award Niko P 34G Zac S 34H Waheb D 34G Banner Award Jeremy L 56I Leyani D 56I Lucas L 56I Congratulations to the above students and keep up the great work Message from the Office Excusion paymentsschool fees are now able to be paid by eftpos at the office All notes are to brought in at time of payment when paying by eftpos Clean Up Australia Two of our students were involved in Clean Up Australia Day at Carss Park this year with Hurstville Grove Guides Below is a photo of them with their Girl Guide Unit and State MP Mark Coure and Scott Yung Congratulations to Kayla amp Charli O
SRC News Favourite Sports Jersey Day On Thursday 28th March (Week 9) the SRC is holding its first fundraiser for the year Wear your favourite sports jersey A gold coin donation will be required if students decide to wear a sports jersey Healthy snacks will be sold at lunch time Snacks will cost $100 - $200 Students must still wear a hat and closed in shoes All money raised goes to our sponsored Smith Family child Paige Student Banking
Join the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items In 2019 School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range
bull Scented Stackable Highlighters bull Snowy Origami Set bull Icicle Slapband Ruler bull Yeti Fluffly Notepad bull Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring bull Scratch Art Cards bull Water Skimming Bounce Ball bull Polar Pencils amp Pencil Toppers
If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking
Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 8 Monday 18 March Angela Deb Tuesday 19 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20 March Mary Thursday 21 March Mary Friday 22 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 9 Monday 25 March Angela Tuesday 26 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 27 March Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 28 March Mary Friday 29 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 10 Monday 1 April Angela Tuesday 2 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 3 April Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 4 April Mary Friday 5 April Mary Lisa Mick Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 11 Monday 8 April Angela Tuesday 9 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 10 April Mary Selvina Jessica Thursday 11 April Mary Friday 12 April Mary Lisa The new menu was sent home with students on Friday 15th March Canteen Coordinator Taj Shipway School Lunch Orders via wwwflexischoolscomau blakehurstpscanteengmailcom
Blakehurst Bites Week 8 Community Communications BLAKEHURST BITES OPENS - 5 DAYS A WEEK
On Monday 18TH March the Blakehurst Bites Canteen launched its new menu and commenced OPERATING 5 DAYS A WEEK
For Angela and Mary to make this possible we are calling on VOLUNTEERS to provide valuable support to make this happen
Calling all our mums dads grandparents aunties uncles friends and carers We welcome you ALL to help out at the Canteen
Can you spare some timehellip half an hour to make banana smoothies or strawberry smoothies to crumb chicken bites or to prepare fruit salads rainbow kebabs hummus or tzatziki Or an hour to BAKE We have some delicious recipes to enjoy preparing cocoa banana muffins Anzac biscuits or melt in your mouth bliss bombs
We are very appreciative of ANY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Get involved or find out more
Please email Angela in the Canteen at blakehurstpscanteengmailcom or call 9546 1555 or complete the Volunteer Form at either the school office or canteen
THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
The Blakehurst Bites Canteen cannot provide the school community with this amazing service without the valued support of our wonderful volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP Open Fridays
900am ndash 945am
Uniform shop is located in the school hall near the entrance facing to the main gates of
the school
The shop is run by the PampC and all proceeds from the uniform sales go back to the school
for the purchase of resources and learning materials
blakehurstuniformshopgmailcom
Orders can be made via wwwflexischoolscomau
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
Blakehurst Bluey sayshellip
At Blakehurst Public School we are Safe Respectful Engaged and Resilient learners PBL Assembly Awards The following students received awards in assemblyhellip
Bronze Award Silver Award Niko P 34G Zac S 34H Waheb D 34G Banner Award Jeremy L 56I Leyani D 56I Lucas L 56I Congratulations to the above students and keep up the great work Message from the Office Excusion paymentsschool fees are now able to be paid by eftpos at the office All notes are to brought in at time of payment when paying by eftpos Clean Up Australia Two of our students were involved in Clean Up Australia Day at Carss Park this year with Hurstville Grove Guides Below is a photo of them with their Girl Guide Unit and State MP Mark Coure and Scott Yung Congratulations to Kayla amp Charli O
SRC News Favourite Sports Jersey Day On Thursday 28th March (Week 9) the SRC is holding its first fundraiser for the year Wear your favourite sports jersey A gold coin donation will be required if students decide to wear a sports jersey Healthy snacks will be sold at lunch time Snacks will cost $100 - $200 Students must still wear a hat and closed in shoes All money raised goes to our sponsored Smith Family child Paige Student Banking
Join the Dollarmites on a savings adventure with School Banking Every year the School Banking program launches a new savings theme and eight new exclusive School Banking reward items In 2019 School Banking is taking children on a Polar Savers adventure to the Ice Cave of Savings There are 8 new reward items for 2019 from the Polar Savers range
bull Scented Stackable Highlighters bull Snowy Origami Set bull Icicle Slapband Ruler bull Yeti Fluffly Notepad bull Arctic Owl Fluffy Keyring bull Scratch Art Cards bull Water Skimming Bounce Ball bull Polar Pencils amp Pencil Toppers
If you would like to know more about School Banking please ask for a 2019 School Banking program information pack from the school office or visit commbankcomauschoolbanking
Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 8 Monday 18 March Angela Deb Tuesday 19 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20 March Mary Thursday 21 March Mary Friday 22 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 9 Monday 25 March Angela Tuesday 26 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 27 March Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 28 March Mary Friday 29 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 10 Monday 1 April Angela Tuesday 2 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 3 April Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 4 April Mary Friday 5 April Mary Lisa Mick Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 11 Monday 8 April Angela Tuesday 9 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 10 April Mary Selvina Jessica Thursday 11 April Mary Friday 12 April Mary Lisa The new menu was sent home with students on Friday 15th March Canteen Coordinator Taj Shipway School Lunch Orders via wwwflexischoolscomau blakehurstpscanteengmailcom
Blakehurst Bites Week 8 Community Communications BLAKEHURST BITES OPENS - 5 DAYS A WEEK
On Monday 18TH March the Blakehurst Bites Canteen launched its new menu and commenced OPERATING 5 DAYS A WEEK
For Angela and Mary to make this possible we are calling on VOLUNTEERS to provide valuable support to make this happen
Calling all our mums dads grandparents aunties uncles friends and carers We welcome you ALL to help out at the Canteen
Can you spare some timehellip half an hour to make banana smoothies or strawberry smoothies to crumb chicken bites or to prepare fruit salads rainbow kebabs hummus or tzatziki Or an hour to BAKE We have some delicious recipes to enjoy preparing cocoa banana muffins Anzac biscuits or melt in your mouth bliss bombs
We are very appreciative of ANY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Get involved or find out more
Please email Angela in the Canteen at blakehurstpscanteengmailcom or call 9546 1555 or complete the Volunteer Form at either the school office or canteen
THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
The Blakehurst Bites Canteen cannot provide the school community with this amazing service without the valued support of our wonderful volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP Open Fridays
900am ndash 945am
Uniform shop is located in the school hall near the entrance facing to the main gates of
the school
The shop is run by the PampC and all proceeds from the uniform sales go back to the school
for the purchase of resources and learning materials
blakehurstuniformshopgmailcom
Orders can be made via wwwflexischoolscomau
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 8 Monday 18 March Angela Deb Tuesday 19 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 20 March Mary Thursday 21 March Mary Friday 22 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 9 Monday 25 March Angela Tuesday 26 March Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 27 March Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 28 March Mary Friday 29 March Mary Lisa Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 10 Monday 1 April Angela Tuesday 2 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 3 April Mary Megan Jessica Thursday 4 April Mary Friday 5 April Mary Lisa Mick Canteen Roster Term 1 Week 11 Monday 8 April Angela Tuesday 9 April Angela HELP NEEDED Wednesday 10 April Mary Selvina Jessica Thursday 11 April Mary Friday 12 April Mary Lisa The new menu was sent home with students on Friday 15th March Canteen Coordinator Taj Shipway School Lunch Orders via wwwflexischoolscomau blakehurstpscanteengmailcom
Blakehurst Bites Week 8 Community Communications BLAKEHURST BITES OPENS - 5 DAYS A WEEK
On Monday 18TH March the Blakehurst Bites Canteen launched its new menu and commenced OPERATING 5 DAYS A WEEK
For Angela and Mary to make this possible we are calling on VOLUNTEERS to provide valuable support to make this happen
Calling all our mums dads grandparents aunties uncles friends and carers We welcome you ALL to help out at the Canteen
Can you spare some timehellip half an hour to make banana smoothies or strawberry smoothies to crumb chicken bites or to prepare fruit salads rainbow kebabs hummus or tzatziki Or an hour to BAKE We have some delicious recipes to enjoy preparing cocoa banana muffins Anzac biscuits or melt in your mouth bliss bombs
We are very appreciative of ANY VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Get involved or find out more
Please email Angela in the Canteen at blakehurstpscanteengmailcom or call 9546 1555 or complete the Volunteer Form at either the school office or canteen
THANK YOU WE APPRECIATE YOUR ASSISTANCE
The Blakehurst Bites Canteen cannot provide the school community with this amazing service without the valued support of our wonderful volunteers
UNIFORM SHOP Open Fridays
900am ndash 945am
Uniform shop is located in the school hall near the entrance facing to the main gates of
the school
The shop is run by the PampC and all proceeds from the uniform sales go back to the school
for the purchase of resources and learning materials
blakehurstuniformshopgmailcom
Orders can be made via wwwflexischoolscomau
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
P amp C News We are off to a great start to the year for our PampC and we have some really big news This year will see the return of the much loved Family Fun Night A huge evening of fun frivolity and fundraising for all of our families Please make sure that you save the date in your diary Friday 1st November 2019 Itrsquos a big event and we will most certainly be looking for many hands on deck to help out with the numerous activities both before and on the night If you are keen to be part of the planning for this event or any of our Fundraising activities - please give us a shout at blakehurstpandcgmailcom or please chat to one of the PampC executive team We have also locked down some dates for your diaries and hope that you will continue to offer your amazing support with our annual fundraising activities Motherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 10th May Fatherrsquos Day Stall - Friday 30th August Student Disco - Friday 20th September Family Fun Night (FFN) - Friday 1st November Family Christmas Night - Friday 13th December Volunteering is fun and a great way to meet new friends here at school and the smile from your child when they see you helping out is just priceless Uniform shop news The uniform shop is fully stocked at the moment so if you need any items ready for the perfect school photo on Thursday 21st March fresh socks crispy clean white shirts or a fabulous array of hair accessories please order on Flexischools ASAP Cut off to receive items before school photos is at 3pm tomorrow Tuesday 19th March We will be delivering the items on Wednesday so you still have a little time to get your orders in Winter Uniforms Notes have been sent home about ordering winter uniform items please make sure we have received your order by Thursday 21st March Flexischools is our preferred option for ordering or you can complete the paper order form and return to school with cash payments to the PampC payment box in the office please
If yoursquod like to become a member of our schools PampC simply attend our next PampC meeting which is on Thursday 28th March 2019 at 7pm or complete a membership form from the office and pay the $2 annual membership fee
If you have any questions suggestions or feedback please feel free to email Blakehurstpandcgmailcom or simply drop us a note in the drop box in the office Why not give us a like on Facebook and follow our page Blakehurst Public School Parents bpsparents
Mobile Phones iPads (Technical Devices) All mobile phones have to be signed in at the school office first thing each morning when your child arrives to school Phones need to be switched off once children arrive at school
Stewart House Clothing Appeal Every year Stewart House benefits from collections of clothing in schools The Smith Family generously provides bags and undertakes the collection Stewart House has been working in partnership with The Smith Family for more than 60 years This is a great opportunity to clean up your wardrobes and help a great charity Please return all donations of good clean wearable clothing shoes manchester and blankets by Wednesday 27 March 2019 Stewart house bags should be placed in Block A located near the bubblers No bags will be accepted after this date Thank you for your generous support of this worthwhile cause There are more bags available in the school office if needed
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
School Photos Thursday 21 March Have your childrsquos memories captured forever Information and photo order envelopes were sent home with your child Please read the ordering and photo package information provided on the envelope The School Photographer will be taking class individual and family portraits on Thursday 21 March 2019 Students are to wear their full school SUMMER UNIFORM including correct socks black school shoes hair ties are to be in school colours and hairstyles appropriate for school photos Please find included with this letter an envelope for school photo orders All photographs and packs require pre-payment Each student must have their own envelope completed if you wish to purchase photos Please read all photo choice and payment options carefully and return the envelope as soon as possible to the school office or class teacher All payments must be made by photo day or an additional processing fee will apply School leaders SRC library monitors sports house captains dance and choir will also be photograph Sibling photos will also be taken on the day of only brothers and sisters of students who attend our school The sibling photos are separate to the regular photo envelopes and are labelled SIBLINGS ONLY Please let your children know if you wish them to have a sibling photo Sibling envelopes are available at the school office Siblings are to meet after eating time at 1125am on photo day Please ensure your eldest child knows to promptly collect their siblings for these photos All other extra-curricular groups sporting teams and the Year 6 group photo will not be photographed until later in the year More information will be sent home once the date is finalised
GRIP Leadership Conference On the 5th March Miss Blewitt and the prefects and captains Amelie Christian Claire and Geordie took a long trip to Sydney Olympic Park to attend the 2019 GRIP Leadership conference It was a fantastic day where students engaged in exciting workshops based on the 4 core character traits of a leader how they can contribute to their team and culture of the school and wrote a plan for their leadership pathway These skills will not only help them in their leadership role over the year but will help them as they go to high school and learn even more about leadership These student leaders are also going to participate in Leadership by the River on the 4th April where they will have a chance to develop their skills and understanding even further We look forward to giving these students an opportunity to share what they have learnt and teach other students about leadership I look forward to seeing them grow over the year as they develop their leadership skills Miss Blewitt
