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THE BEACON
DIARY DATES
Friday 19 September
Last day of Term
Tuesday 7 October
Term 4 commences
Wednesday 8 October
Musica Viva
Friday 10 October
School Disco
Monday 13 October
K‐6 Assembly MPC
Tuesday 14 October
Gym commences for
Kindergarten students
Thursday 16 October
SRC Dream Day
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Term 3—Week 10 Thursday 18 September 2014
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Beacon Hill is ‘alive with the sound of music’
Congratula ons to the Years 3 and 4 students in our Junior Choir who performed at the Sydney
Town Hall this week as part of the DEC’s Primary Proms Concerts. Their hard work and commit‐
ment this year has certainly paid off as they were a valuable part of the larger mass choir. Well
done to all those students and to Mrs Woods who so generously gives up her me at lunch me
to train the choirs. This has followed the Senior Choir’s highly success performances at the
Opera House earlier this term.
At Monday’s K‐6 Assembly in the MPC we heard the Chamber Orchestra perform for the first
me – and what a real treat and delight that was! My thanks to Mrs Cady for generously giving
up her lunch me to train these students from various grades across the school.
Our congratula ons also to Year 6 students Chelsea Gompels and Brianna O’Young upon their
selec on for the Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (NSSWE). These two students
represented our school last weekend in the regional Spring Music Fes val at Chatswood Con‐
course.
The music program here at BHPS offers such a variety: choirs, recorder groups, orchestral en‐
sembles and, of course, the highly success band program, which is growing every year. And
next year we hope to grow the band even more. More informa on about the band program
and the recruitment process will be coming home early next term.
APP Update
Thank you for your feedback during this trial period of the Skoolbag school app. As the feed‐
back has been overwhelmingly posi ve we have decided to proceed to full implementa on of
the school app, which means that android users as well as IPhone and IPad users will be able to
access our BHPS school app.
Please follow the steps below to install Skoolbag on your Smartphone:
Android Users
You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app.
Click the “Play Store” bu on on your Android device.
Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in your school name, using suburb
name will help.
Click the school name when it appears in the search.
Click the “Install” bu on.
Click “Accept” for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your per‐
sonal data on your device.
Click “Open” when installed.
Click the “More” bu on on the bo om right of the App, then “Setup”.
Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
iPhone & iPad Users
Click the “App Store” icon on your Apple device.
Type Beacon Hill Public School in the search.
If iPhone, you will see Beacon Hill Public School appear, click “Free”, then “install”.
If iPad, change the drop list to “iPhone Apps”, our school will then be visible, click “Free” the “install”.
When installed click “Open”.
Select “OK” to receive push no fica ons, when asked.
Click the “More” bu on on the bo om right of the App, then “Setup”.
Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
Trees Update
The school’s tree assessment which was carried out by a cer fied arborist as per the DEC guidelines will be acted upon dur‐
ing these coming school holidays. The Asset Management Unit of the DEC has organised and funded these works.
End of Term
I am sure everyone is looking forward to the school holiday break as it has been an extremely busy term. Much has been
achieved by individuals and teams as you would have read throughout the term in the Beacon. Term 4 looks to be equally as
busy. When students return on Tuesday, 7th October it would be appreciated if they were wearing their summer uniforms,
including the school bucket hat or cap. Please find a ached with this newsle er the Term 4 Calendar. Events are also com‐
municated on our School App.
And on behalf of the staff, I would like to commend the students on their efforts and behaviour, thank the parents for their
support and involvement and wish you all a happy and safe holiday. We look forward to another produc ve and posi ve
term.
Catherine Williams
Principal
THE BEACON
Year 6 Great Aussie Bush Camp It was a pleasure to a end the Great Aussie Bush Camp at Tea Gardens for three days last week with Year 6 and their teachers Mrs How‐
land, Mr Mathewson and Mrs O’Sullivan. Thanks again to the Year 6 teachers for your dedica on and commitment to our students.
The outdoor educa on program was both engaging and challenging. The ac vi es encouraged students and staff to step outside their
comfort zone and push themselves to their limits.
A great me was had by all and I would like to congratulate all of Year 6 on their excellent behaviour during camp. It was pleasing to see
the high levels of resilience, respect, compassion, coopera on and teamwork amongst our students. Well done!
Check out the photos on the following page for a snippet of the great me the children had!
MindQuest 2014 On Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November, the seventy fourth MindQuest program will be held for gi ed and talented students primary
students from Years 1 ‐6 at Glenwood High School. These include gi ed and talented students, gi ed underachievers and students with
well above average ability with a special interest. Students will have the opportunity to par cipate in over 36 exci ng, fast paced courses
in the two day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth sciences, drama, lego robo cs, chemistry and much more. The cost of
the weekend is $175.
If you are interested in your child par cipa ng in MindQuest, please see the a achment at the end of the Beacon for details of the work‐
shops on offer and enrolment procedures.
Dream job showcase volunteers needed for SRC “Dream Day” Fundraiser for Term 4 As part of the “Dream Day” fundraising day we are also invi ng any interested parents who would like to showcase their “dream job” in a
job taster showcase in the library at lunch me on the day. If you would be prepared to offer one hour of your me to showcase your
“job” it would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested please email beaconhill‐[email protected]
Playground Supervision Playground supervision is provided in the morning from 8.35am to allow parents the opportunity to drop their child off before the start
of school at 9.05am.
The BH OOSH (Beacon Hill Outside Of School Hours) centre is available onsite for parents who need supervision outside of school hours.
The BH OOSH operates Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 9.00am and 3.00pm to 6.30pm. For more informa on please go the BH OOSH web‐
site www.bhoosh.com.au or email [email protected]
Jane Stanley
Deputy Principal
Important informa on about PSSA training
PSSA training for summer sports resumes this Friday morning at 8:00am. Children are reminded to meet their coaches in
the shade structure area.
Star ng from the first week back at school next term, the Junior Boys Eagle Tag will train on Wednesday lunch mes in-
stead of Friday mornings. Players need to bring their football boots.
All other training sessions for Friday mornings will remain unchanged.
THE BEACON
FROM THE DEPUTY PRINCIPAL
PSSA UPDATE
THE BEACON
3B Kierth Salvania – great writing Bianca Jacobson‐great writing Aiden Armitage‐good problem solving in maths Alex Lord‐great work in maths Jayla Gabilo‐Angga‐wonderful presentation Kayden Bate‐fantastic presentation Estelle Bova‐great writing Daisy Tinsley‐great writing Dylan Van Grootel‐good problem solving in maths Scarlett Van Brugge‐great work in maths Bella Thompson‐excellent participation Keira Fagan‐wonderful manners Alex Lord‐great writing Jayla Gabilo‐Angga‐great writing Joleanne Magallanes‐good problem solving in maths Alex Mastroianni‐great maths work Jet McHardy‐wonderful manners AJ Mollica‐beautiful handwriting 3H Bella Minkus‐great writing Alrik Helm‐great writing Ryan Murray‐good problem solving in maths Kevin Lu‐great work in maths George Alexandratos‐fantastic effort in all subjects Zac Charlish‐great work in reading groups Hannah Bosland‐great writing Nico Vana‐great writing Kiara Courouzos‐good problem solving in maths Finn Walsh‐great work in maths Aden Norgaard‐fabulous contributions to our ‘Space’ discussions Nathan McManus‐great work in Science Hugo Watson‐great writing Audrey Keary‐great writing George Alexandratos‐good problem solving in maths Luke Wallis‐great work in maths Alexis Chominsky‐great questions at the Observatory Ben Chadwick‐trying his best in all subjects 3S Gracie Tetz‐great writing Jack Cavanagh‐great writing Aidan Rourke‐an interesting talk Chloe Mastroianni‐great work in maths Millie Giannitto‐good attitude & effort Anthony Mazza‐improved neatness and handwriting
3S continued…. Jordan Edwards‐great writing Flynn Simpson‐great writing Luca Lepastrier‐good problem solving in maths Ben Gorman‐great work in maths Daniel Osbourne‐great spelling Louise gibbons‐excellent manners and co‐operation Gracie Tetz‐great writing Abby Fergusson‐great writing Grace Wakefield‐Monk‐good problem solving in maths Dan Saunders‐great work in maths Asher Lee‐an interesting news talk Louise Gibbons‐beautiful handwriting 4A Natasha Lay‐great writing Sara Lang‐Pedregal‐great writing Matthew Adam‐good problem solving in maths Madeline Jackson‐excellent oral presentation Charlize Whitehead‐excellent manners and attitude to learning Skye Evans‐great work in maths Ashlyn Johnson‐great writing Carli Martin‐great writing Xuela Kelett‐good problem solving in maths Josh MacGregor‐great work in maths Jasmyn Mastroianni‐great WOW writing Sebastian Cimino‐great WOW writing Sophie Brenner‐great writing Isabella Cratchley‐great writing Harry Webster‐good problem solving in maths Chris Zappia‐great work in maths Toby Nunn‐great speech Tahlia Bakker‐great work in reading groups 4N Dale Mapstone‐great writing Hayley Bennett‐great writing Kendra Wheatley‐good problem solving in maths Toby Steele‐great work in maths Samuel Heinz‐great work in reading groups Emily Callaghan‐fabulous effort in spelling Maya Harris‐great writing Ben Gojak‐great writing Tiana Adlam‐good problem solving in maths Joshua Abbott‐great work in maths Coire Dearns‐excellent manners & co‐operation
4N continued…. Tahlia bowcott‐beautiful handwriting Tahlia Bowers‐great writing Quentin Simon‐great writing Jonathan England‐good problem solving in maths Lucia Posteraro‐great work in maths Sam Gledhill‐excellent manners & co‐operation Saige Jenkin‐interesting class talk 4W Harvey Armiger‐great writing Taylah Sheedy‐great writing Sam Martin‐good problem solving in maths Riley Simpson‐great work in maths Saskia Chin‐great work in reading groups Josh Hemsworth‐great work in reading groups Jaiden Reid‐great writing Sophie Dunne‐great writing Lachlan Grigg‐good problem solving in maths Katie Date‐great work in maths Laura MacDonald‐great maths work Hannah Sheridan‐great maths work Christian Kaney‐great writing Riley Simpson‐great writing Georgie Wickings‐good problem solving in maths Hamish Finlayson‐great work in maths Ashling Carroll‐outstanding effort in writing Maddi Wallis‐outstanding effort in maths 4R Fletcher Edney‐great writing Bradley Hoy‐great work in maths Jemma Dixon‐great writing for WOW Talia Dearns‐great writing Fletcher Edney‐good problem solving in maths Clio Hawke‐consistent effort and attitude
THE BEACON
P&C Mee ng – Save the Date
Our next P&C mee ng is Tuesday 11 November. This will be a really interes ng mee ng as Mrs Williams discusses the 2015‐2017 school plan which has been developed with input from staff, students and parents. NAPLAN results will also be dis‐cussed. We would love to see you there. Minutes of our last mee ng on 9 September are available on www.schoolcircle.net . You are always welcome to email our Secretary if you have any ques ons, ideas or items for the agenda ([email protected]).
Cake Day Thanks Cake days are always a bit of fun at BHPS and the children get very excited when having to decide on their purchase from the many varie es of cakes and biscuits provided. Many thanks to the families and friends who donated cakes for Cake Day last week, we raised $170. Many thanks to Felicity Harries, the Cake Day Co‐ordinator and to the many parents who volunteered to help on the stall. REMEMBER….. Cake days are now held on Thursdays!
P & C UPDATE
Please use FLEXISCHOOLS to purchase your ticket. If you are not on Flexischools then
use the attached form to purchase your ticket. Forms MUST be returned to the P & C box
by Thursday 9 October.
NOTE: All students 3-6 attending the Disco MUST be signed in and out by an adult.
Helpers are needed on the night…. Please contact Merry Dickson at [email protected] if you are able to assist. Many thanks!
YEAR 3 – 6 DISCO
FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER IN THE MPC
YEAR 3 & 4 5.00PM – 6.30PM
YEAR 5 & 6 7.00PM – 8.30PM
ENTRY: $5.00
PLEASE COMPLETE DETAILS & ENCLOSE $5
PLACE IN P&C BOX, MARKED ATTENTION: MERRY DICKSON BY THURSDAY, 9
OCTOBER 3PM
1. Child/Children's Name: _____________________________________________
2. Class: ___________________________________________________________
3. Parent Name: _____________________________________________________
4. Contact Number: ___________________________________________________
5. Email address: ____________________________________________________
6. Allergies or Medical conditions volunteers should be aware of: Y/N
If Y, please provide appropriate detail: ___________________________________
7. Parent to pick up: Y/N
If N, please advise contact name + number: _______________________________
8. Does your child normally attend BOOSH on Friday? Y/N
If Y, you need to arrange drop off to disco with BOOSH: _______________
9. I am available to volunteer on the day Y/N
Contact email: _______________________________________________________
Marianne HardyM: 0418 427 261 E: [email protected]
Return this form toBookings & Enquiry officer
Thanks and see you at the markets!
Night Market Booking & Payment Form (BHPS)
Please complete the following booking form & forward back via by email. Please deposit payment ASAP to secure your stall as per the instructions below.
BOOKING DETAILSName
Business Name
Products
Email Phone
STALL / SITE REquIREMENTSRequire Power Require table Preffered stall location
YES NO YES NO Indoors Outdoors
Any special stall requirements?
PAYMENT DETAILSPlease make payment directly to the account listed below. Don’t forget to put your name and NM (night market) in the relevant field so we can reconcile the payment:
Account Name BHPS P&C BSB 032324 Your REF NO.
Bank Westpac A/C 246935
Stall Fees: $50 each
Table hire: $10 each or BYO (1.5 - 1.8mtr table per stall) Tables are limited ~Be the early bird so you don’t miss out.
Trading Times: 5:00 - 8:00pm (set-up time from 3:00pm onward).We will contact vendors a week before the event to notify of arrival time -- arrivals will be staggered somewhat” as there were some carpark “issues” last year.