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EN AVANT – GO FORWARD 2A Waratah Street Bateau Bay NSW 2261 Phone: 4332 8000 Fax: 4334 3121 Email: bateaubay-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au School P&C Meets on the second Tuesday of month during school term. All members of the school community are invited to attend.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT TERM 4 WEEK 7 AND WEEK 8

HELPERS’ MORNING TEA

Our annual Helpers’ Morning Tea was held on Thursday. Each year, this is our opportunity to say THANK YOU to our many, many volunteers and helpers in our school community. Their tremendous support and help throughout the year enriches the programs and events we run for our students and without their help, we would not be able to offer the variety of extra curricula programs for the benefit of our students. Thank you for your time, effort and support of our students and school community.

Upcoming Events…

Mon 5 Dec Stage 3 Presentation Day - 9.15am

Year 6 Farewell presentation and afternoon tea 5.30-6.30pm

Tue 6 Dec Stage 3 C.A.R.E.S Excursion Stage 2

Wed 7 Dec Tumbi Campus Gala Day Year 6

Stage 3 C.A.R.E.S Excursion Stage 3

Thur 8 Dec Food drive mufti day

Fri 9 Dec Year 1 Presentation Day – 9.30am

Mon 12 Dec Kindergarten Presentation Day – 9.30am

Tue 13 Dec P&C Meeting 7pm

Term 4 PBL Reward Day

Wed 14 Dec Kindergarten Movie Day

Year 6 Farewell Day Luna Park

Year 5 Bowling party

Thur 15 Dec Kindergarten Picnic Day

Fri 16 Dec Last day of school 2016

Fri 27 Jan Staff Development Day

Mon 30 Jan First day of school for students

Tue 7 Feb Swimming Carnival

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO LATE CHANGE

Bateau Bay Public School

Newsletter

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CELEBRATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND SUCCESS

Each year we hold Stage or Grade assemblies to recognise and celebrate students’ achievements throughout the year. We are extremely proud of our students as they commit to striving for their personal best. Assemblies will be held in the school hall on the following days: Year 2 Friday 2 December 9.30 am Stage 3 Monday 5 December 9.15 am Year 6 Graduation Assembly – Monday

5 December 5.30pm – 6.30 pm Year 1 Friday 9 December 9.30 am Kinder Monday 12 December 9.30 am We hope you can join us in celebrating the students’ achievements. FAREWELL MRS PRATT

Mrs Janet Pratt has announced her retirement, finishing at the end of the school year. We would like to say congratulations and thank you to Mrs Pratt for her fabulous career in educating and caring for students.

Mrs Pratt began teaching in 1979 in Sydney’s west before coming to BBPS in 1987. Janet’s contributions to our school go well beyond her abilities as a terrific classroom teacher. She has been involved in a myriad of extra curricula programs over the years, particularly in the creative arts and dance areas. Janet’s capacity to provide rich learning experiences, care and compassionate support for her students and families and unfailing support and help to her colleagues have been valuable assets to our school.

We will miss you Mrs Pratt – but wish you nothing but the very best as you enter this next chapter of your life.

EXTREME WEATHER POLICY

The education, safety and wellbeing of our students is always what drives our decision making at BBPS.

We have an Extreme Weather Policy to ensure that on extremely hot days, we are able to keep the students safe and as comfortable as possible. On these days, the students do not go out onto the playground to play, instead, students go to designated areas of the school that have air-conditioning to play indoor games and activities. A number of other strategies are used throughout the day to support the students including the free availability of drinks for students, strategies to keep the buildings as cool as possible and passive activities replacing physical activities. As we move into the hotter months, we will follow these procedures when necessary.

STUDENTS LEAVING

As we move into our planning phase for 2017 if you have a student at Bateau Bay PS who is NOT in Year 6 and will not

be returning to us next year would you please let us know. The number of students at our school affects the planning for classes, teachers and school programs so the earlier we have information the better. Please write a note to your child’s teacher or drop it into the office.

RELIEVING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL ROLE

Mr Waite will be taking leave for the last 2 weeks of this term. Mrs Spier will relieve Mr Waite during this time. Please contact her if you have any queries regarding student wellbeing, playground or bus issues. Mrs Katie Duff (Fitzgerald) will be acting as relieving Assistant Principal for Stage 1, working closely with Mrs Spier.

Ms Michelle Dwyer Relieving Principal

DEPUTY PRINCIPALS REPORT BATEAU BAY HAPPY CARDS Congratulations to those students who have been awarded a Bateau Bay Happy Card this week. Well done! PLAYGROUND REWARDS FOR TERM 4 WK 7 & WK 8 Kindergarten: Charlie C – KM, Poppy D - KL Year 1: Grace W – 1/2J, Tahlia G – 1T Year 2: Maddi G - 2TL, Maddison G – 2TL Year 3: Taya W – 3/B, Kyra D – 3M Year 4: Caitlin S – 4J, Iris D – 4J Year 5: Connor B – 5B, No winner this week Year 6: Arli D – 6W, Madison Q – 6S PROPERTY CENTRAL CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Term 4 Week 7 winner of the Property Central Citizenship Award is Tara G of 6W. Her award read “consistently giving herself every opportunity to improve and modelling excellent behaviour and attitude for her peers”. Congratulations Tara. Term 4 Week 8 winner of the Property Central Citizenship Award is Joshua H of 6W. His award read “for a cheerful disposition and kindness towards others”. Congratulations Joshua. One student per week will receive a Citizenship certificate from Property Central and a $20.00 book voucher. There will be a different grade chosen each week.

P.B.L THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

PBL Term 4 Week 7 & Week 8 Focus: SMALL OVAL Safe: Sun safe Respectful: Sportsmanship Responsible: Right way, right play, stay in bounds

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Dates for 2017: Life Education has been booked for Monday May 8 2017 (Term 2 Week 3) to Tuesday May 23 2017 (Term 2 Week 5). The cost per student is $10.00.

Life Education Survey: The Life Education program has been booked for 2017. The school would like to ask parents their opinion on whether Life Education should continue at Bateau Bay P.S. beyond 2017. The rising costs of attending the program and the availability of other online courses has the school looking at the relevance of Life Education. We welcome your thoughts about the Life Education program – please fill in the survey located at the back of the newsletter and return it to the front office by the end of term. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

As this is my final article for 2017 I would like to wish all Bateau Bay P.S. families a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing everyone back in 2017. My best wishes go out to Year 6 as the next phase of their educational journey commences with the entry into high school.

Mr Mark Waite Deputy Principal

PUBLIC SPEAKING AWARDS Congratulations to the Stage 2 and Stage 3 Public Speaking Finalists. Stage 2: Winner Zaya T – 4M Runner-up Jacob C – 4/5F Stage 3: Winner Ocea P – 6T Runner-up Lily P – 5J

CHAPLAIN CHAT

CHAPLAIN CHAT

The Temperature is RISING and so are the Emotions

Have you noticed that an increase in emotions at your house lately? Some year 6 children are starting to think ahead to the unknowns of High School, some are finding it harder to get up in the mornings because they are staying awake longer with the sunlight, friendships are a little more strained and it’s harder to concentrate. Many people are at their capacity. You are not alone!

There are a few things you can do to reduce the anxiety. Have a read through the list below and pick one to start with that might suit you and your family. Hang in there, Christmas break is on its way!

1. Technology free time – even just a day here or there, this helps children engage with wider than a screen and helps give perspective to our thoughts and emotions.

2. Have mindful moments – take time to look, smell, hear and feel what’s around. Time at the beach, a park or playground help with catching our breath when we feel busy.

3. Just do today – leave tomorrow’s worries aside. You can look at them tomorrow.

4. Explore and be curious – engage with your fun side. Head to the top of a mountain, explore a bike track, try out a new café, do something crafty, meet a neighbour.

Sue Cornish School Chaplain

DONATIONS WELCOME

If you have grown out of your old Bateau Bay uniforms please donate them to the school as our supplies are currently very limited.

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TLLC SPORTING EXCELLENCE ASSEMBLY On Wednesday 23 November 2016, Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community held its annual sporting excellence assembly to recognise the achievements of students who have excelled in the sporting arena. The following awards were given out: Female Sports Person of the Year - This award went to Lily McM for representing the school in many sporting teams whilst attending Bateau Bay Public School and for representing Sydney North in soccer in 2016. She was recognised as a person who always displays exemplary behaviour when participating in sport and demonstrates qualities of leadership and sportsmanship. Male Sports Person of the Year - This award went to Kalem S for representing the school in a vast number of sporting teams and for representing Sydney North and NSW in Rugby League in 2016. In addition, Kalem has reached National Level in athletics representing NSW in the 100m and Long Jump. He also broke the school record in 100m and 200m at the school carnival and broke the Tuggerah Lakes Zone record in Long Jump. Silver Representative Award - This award is given to students who represented Sydney North and went on to be selected for NSW. Kalem S received an award for Rugby League and Athletics, Noah G received an award for Rugby Rugby League and Touch Football and Ethan Strange received an award for Rugby Union. Tuggerah Lakes Zone Achievement Award - This award is given to students who have attended Sydney North Cross-Country, Athletics or Swimming for three years in succession or who attended all three events in 2016. Recipients of this award were:

Ebony S - Athletics Kalem S - Athletics Jessica S - Athletics Isaac B - Athletics and Cross-Country Bethany H - Cross-Country Chad Le S - Swimming

Outstanding Achievement in Sport (Outside School) - This award was given to students who have been selected to play for NSW or Australia in a sport outside of school in 2016. This award went to:

Kalem S for NSW Oz-Tag Ethan S for NSW Oz-Tag Isaac B for Australian Futsal.

Team of the Year - This award went to the Opens Rugby League Team for winning the Central Coast All Schools Rugby League competition, being runners-up in the NSW All Schools Rugby League competition and winning the NSW

PSSA Rugby League competition (Classic Shield). This team was made up of: Harvey C, Sakiusa M, Levi B, Harry W, Blake P, Ethan S, Kalem S, Noah G, Jack W, Chad Le S, Bryce D, Jay S, Ben S, Harry M, Jye H, Harper R, Kyan P, Izaak M, Zac H, Joshua H, Riley B. Congratulations to all the students who were recognised for their achievements at the assembly. Acknowledgement is also given to the Bronze Representative students who were selected to play for Sydney North this year. A decision was made not to give out Bronze Representative Certificates at the assembly in 2016 but the school recognises what an amazing achievement it is to be selected for Sydney North. Well done Riley B (AFL), Ethan S (AFL, Rugby Union, Rugby League), Kalem S (Rugby League), Noah G (Rugby League, Touch Football), Lily McM (Soccer), Harry W (Rugby League), Kirra R (Hockey) and Miranda C (Basketball).

Adele Strange TLLC Sports Awards Coordinator

GULANGFEST - KOORI CHOIR AND DEADLY DANCERS

On Wednesday November 23, the Koori Choir and Deadly Dancers travelled to the Dolphin Theatre to perform at the annual Gulangfest. The Koori Choir were the first act of the evening and put on an outstanding performance. The Deadly Dancers waited patiently for their turn before wowing the audience with their deadly dance moves.

Thank you to all the parents for their support, not just at the Gulangfest but throughout the year. Looking forward to another amazing year with you all next year!

Thanks Taryn McVey and Madison Pizzuto Koori Choir and Deadly Dancers Coordinators

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CANTEEN ROSTER WAVES AT THE BAY NEWS

CANTEEN ONLINE ORDERING:

www.flexischools.com.au

Week Monday Nicky J 7 Kath Tuesday Kirrili, Dani Wednesday Mel & Mel R Thursday Mary, Justine Friday Erin, Tabitha Help needed please Week Monday Kim B 8 Tuesday Kirrili, Dani Wednesday Mel & Mel R Peta Thursday Mary, Justine Friday Erin, Tabitha Help needed please

Summer Holiday Meal

Deal 1 x 6 Pack Chicken Gougons 1 x Mini Milkshake - $4.50 Available 2 Weeks Only Monday – Thursday 5 – 8 December 12 – 15 December Order at www.flexischools.com.au

Canteen will be open all day on the last

day of school Friday 16 December 2016

U N I F O R M S H O P N E W S

Uniform Shop Hours Wednesday 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Friday 8.00am - 8.45am online 24/7 via www.flexischools.com.au

**The uniform shop accepts cash only** The last day of trade for the Uniform Shop will be Wednesday 14/12/2016. We will re-open Wednesday 1/2/2017, 1.00pm – 3.00pm and Friday 3/1/2017 8.00am – 9.30AM.

**SPECIAL ONLINE ORDERING DAY **

A special online ordering day has been set up for Thursday 19 January 2017. Orders can be placed online via the Flexischools website up until 4.30pm on this day. Orders can then be collected from OOSH, any time after 12PM Friday 20/1/2017. Any questions regarding orders, please contact me via the email address below.

Melissa Uniform Shop Co-ordinator - melissa.1978@bigpond.com

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Berkeley Vale

Soccer Club

Full details for

registration can be

found at our website from mid December 2016

www.berkeleyvalesoccerclub.com

For enquiries and further information please

contact Brad Campbell Ph: 0424 737 820

Email: berkeleyvalesoccerclub@gmail.com

Join us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/berkeleyvale.wombat