Beresfield Bugle Beresfield Public School

Live And Learn Cnr Anderson Dr & Lawson Ave, Beresfield NSW 2322

T: 4966 1146 F :4966 2492 E: Beresfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

W: beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Term 4 Week 9 Thursday 13th December 2018

PRINCIPAL TALK

Last for the year!

This is the last newsletter for the year. The staff at Beresfield wish all students and their families a safe and happy holiday over the summer period.

Student Leaders 2019

Congratulations to the following students who will be wonderful role models for their peers in 2019. An induction ceremony will be held at 2pm on Friday 8th February, 2019.

Mikayla Ireland – Captain

Bella Evans – Vice-Captain

Chaise Chapman - Prefect

Matilda Higginbottom - Prefect

Manaia Parker – Prefect

Brody Scrivener - Prefect

Sports House Leaders 2019

Congratulations to the following students who will be the Sports House leaders for 2019.

Kangaroo

House Captain—Kyra Picton

House Vice Captain—Zayne West

Koala

House Captain—Declan Styles

House Vice Captain—Skye Stevenson

Platypus

House Captain—Jack Shears

House Vice Captain—Alliyah Bromell

Possum

House Captain—Taneisha Twitchin

House Vice Captain—Alana Coutts

Technology Monitors 2019

Congratulations to Tkyus Pearson, Mackenzie Bourke and Tenisha Hungerford who will be our Technology Monitors for 2019.

End-of-year Activity

We are aware that rain is predicted for tomorrow. We have alternate plans. Please send students as normal regardless of weather. If we do head out all students are to come in school uniform. The canteen will be closed.

K-2 - Speers Point Park travelling by bus.

Stage 2 - Movies at Maitland, followed by Maitland Park travelling by bus.

Stage 3 - Newcastle Foreshore travelling by train.

The Support Unit – Movies at Greenhills travelling by bus.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

End of Year Excursion—Fri 14th Dec

Xmas Fun Day—Out of Uniform—Tues 18th Dec

Last Day Of Term—Wed 19th Dec

Farewell Arch—Wed 19th Dec 2.45pm

Uniform Shop Open—Tues 29th Jan 9-12

Yr 1-Y6 Students return—Wed 30th Jan

Kinder Best Start Interviews—Wed 30th & Thurs 31st Jan

Kinder Students begin—Fri 1st Feb

Notes sent home

Year 6 Farewell

Facebook

www.facebook.com/beresfieldpublicschool

Uniform Shop Open:

Tuesdays 8.30am - 9.00am

Fridays 8.30 - 9.00am

P&C Meeting

2nd Monday of each month

5.30pm in the staffroom

Canteen

Thanks to Tracy Twitchin and her team of volunteers for another great year in the canteen. Tracy has decided to step down from her position as canteen co-ordinator due to her health. On behalf of all the school community, I’d like to thank Tracy for the 3 years she has been running the canteen. She has done a great job!

Students return in 2019

All students from Years 1 to 6 will return to school on Wednesday 30th January, 2019. Kindergarten students will take part in individual Best Start assessments for the first two days of school, and will begin as class groups on Friday 1st February.

Yearbook

On sale for $27. Those who have bought it are raving about it!

Year 6 Farewell Assembly and Dinner

The Year 6 Farewell dinner takes place in the school hall on Monday 17th Dec from 5:30pm to 8.30pm.

Photos can be taken outside the hall from 5.00pm.

Parents/Carers invited into Hall for dance/song at 8.10pm.

P&C Xmas Fun Day

On Tuesday 18th Dec, the P&C have organised an out-of-uniform day. Students are asked to wear a Xmas shirt. The raffle will be drawn and Santa may make an appearance too. This is also the last day of the canteen for lunch orders. See below about the P&C funded BBQ lunch!

Friday 14th the canteen will close because all students will be on their end-of-year excursion.

In the last week of school the canteen will operate normally on Monday 17th Dec. Tuesday 18th Dec will be the last day of operation, and will be a special day. The P&C will fund the lunch for all students. Notes need to be returned by tomorrow please. Orders will be delivered to rooms at 1:30pm on the day. Ice blocks will be the only item sold over the counter at 11am. Students need to bring their own food on Wednesday 19th Dec, the last day of school.

Last day for students

Students’ last day of the year is Wednesday 19th Dec. On this day, students will spend some time with the teacher they will most probably have in 2019. Of course, these arrangements may be fluid up to two weeks into the new school year, dependent upon changes in student numbers.

Farewell Arch

Just before the final bell next Wed, students will form an arch in Area A and those students and staff who will be leaving for the final time can walk through to say their final farewells.

Staffing

Gemma Gash has been successful in securing a 12 month Assistant Principal position at Shortland PS in 2019. Trish Scott will spend 12 months at Buronga P.S. (near Mildura) in 2019.

We welcome Wendy Moss, Kim Newton, Andrew Inman and Leah Morgan to the teaching staff in 2019. We also welcome back Kellie Dooner and Lisa Grall.

Margaret King will also take 12 months leave in 2019. She will be replaced by Emily Rice.

Before and After School Care

Jess Osland Johnson and Keetah Richardson, our wonderful team at our Camp Australia Before and After School Care, will be leaving the service at the end of the year. We thank them for their professionalism, care and diligence over the time they have run the service.

The Before and After School Care service will move to the historic building over the holidays, to make room for a third Kinder classroom in its current location.

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop is now closed for 2018. Thanks to John and Ann Bettley for the years of volunteering they have given to the shop.

The Uniform Shop will be open on Tuesday 29th January between 9:00am-12:00pm (the day before the students return to school). It will also be open each morning of the first week of 2019 from Wednesday 30th Jan to Fri 1st Feb from 8:30-9:00am.

Last Week’s Quiz

The Murray River divides New South Wales and Victoria

Congratulations go to Mia, Haych, Alex and Lucy who submitted correct entries.

Fri 14th Dec Mon 17th Dec Tue 18th Dec Wed 19th Dec

Closed due to end-of-year excursions

Open. Running stock down due to end of year.

Special lunch funded by P&C.

Iceblocks only for sale.

No orders.

Iceblocks only for sale.

Congratulations Claira!

On Wednesday Claira was acknowledged for her outstanding performance in sport this year at the annual Hunter Sports Association Presentation Day awards. Claira represented Beresfield PS and the Hunter Region as a member of the Hunter PSSA Netball team that participated in the NSW State Netball Championships. Claira along with her team mates received a Hunter Excellence Award for winning the Gold Medal at these Championships.

This Week’s Joke

What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it? Short

Mr Jonathan Ridgway

Not Returning in 2019?

We have started to organise classes for 2019. If you are moving and will not be returning in 2019, please advise the office as soon as possible.

Further gifts to be sent. Sewn by our very own Mrs Kernahan.

Congratulations to the following students who

received awards at the last assembly.

KL Jaxon S Izac D

KW Eva M Phoebe O

1H Myah B Hannah S

1V Tayla O Braxton S

2G Chloe B Logan K

2L Riley S Sienna K

3/4A Breanna F Isaac W

3/4E

3/4W Kobi S Hailey-Jaide W

5/6D Abbey H Abby M

5/6E Alex B Max Mc

5/6W Madison C Tyrone H

K/6SJ Jack B

K/6M Maddie A

K/6R Danielle N

Over 2 weeks, we came together to make Christmas

brighter and ever so special for the farming

community of Bellata Public School.

In conjunction with Australia Post, our gifts and

letters arrived on Monday and the children are busy

writing responses.

Australia Post employees surprised us and were

able to collect all the gifts at our Friday Assembly.

We Did It together! Thank you!

Mrs Lyle

CLASS AND LIBRARY AWARDS First Name Class Reason

Jayden KL Consistent effort in all areas of learning

Trace KL Consistent effort in all areas of learning

Aiden KL Effort in Library

Brax KW Outstanding Growth in Literacy

Jonah KW An Enthusiastic and Committed Attitude to learning

Laila KW Effort in Library

Destany 1H Class Citizenship

Imogen 1H Outstanding Improvement across all Areas of the Curriculum

Jacob 1H Effort in Library

Allira-May 1V For Persistence and Enthusiasm across all Areas of her Learning

Huxley 1V Improved Effort and Performance in all Key Learning Areas

Coco 1V Effort in Library

Melissa 2G Dedication to learning

Axle 2G A Role Model in the Classroom

Belle 2G Effort in Library

Lily 2L Dedication to Learning

Wade 2L Improvement in all Areas of Writing

Georgia 2L Effort in Library

Jasmin 3/4A Great Improvement over the Year

Charlie 3/4A Enthusiasm for Learning

Mikayla 3/4A Effort in Library

Ryan 3/4E Class Citizenship

Indianah 3/4E Conscientious Effort in all Endeavours

Abbie 3/4E Effort in Library

Angus 3/4W Class Citizenship

Lilly 3/4W Achievement in Writing

Bella 3/4W Effort in Library

Sarah 5/6D Consistent Improvement across all Key Learning Areas

Andy 5/6D Effort in Creative and Performing Art Groups

Dannielle 5/6D Effort in Library

Dean 5/6E Excellence in Maths and class discussion

Molly 5/6E Excellence in Reading and Comprehension

Ruby 5/6E Effort in Library

Mekenzi 5/6W Achievement in Creative and Performing Arts

Matilda 5/6W Class Citizenship

Mikayla 5/6W Effort in Library

Maddie K/6M Application and Commitment to Learning

Alex K/6M Effort in Library

Sarah K/6R Improvement in All Aspects of Schooling

Danielle K/6R Effort in Library

Lilyarna K/6SJ Demonstrating Persistence in All Areas

Jack K/6SJ Effort in Library

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE MEDALLIONS

First Name Roll Class First Name Roll Class

Ivy KL Jade KL

Evie KW Kyan KW

Indi 1H Brock 1H

Lachlan 1V Myles 1V

Connor 2L Harley 2L

Tane 2G Mollie 2G

Riley 3/4A Levi 3/4A

Sharleigh 3/4E Ava 3/4E

Aleena 3/4W Madison 3/4W

Claira 5/6E Isabella 5/6E

Lilli 5/6W Taneisha 5/6W

Osha 5/6D Brody 5/6D

Blayke K/6SJ Will K/6R

Elijah K/6M

MAJOR AWARDS

Abby 5/6D Citizenship

Aiden 2L Junior Citizenship

Molly 5/6E Creative & Performing Arts

Lilli 5/6W Technology

Luke 5/6W Dux

MATHS AWARDS

Zayne Stage 2 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Sharleigh Stage 2 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Deegan Stage 2 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Alex Stage 2 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Luke Stage 3 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Ella Stage 3 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Tkyus Stage 3 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

Tahlia Stage 3 Maths Excellent progress in Primary Maths groups

SPORT AWARDS

Female Male

Sporting Spirit Mikayla Zayne

High Achievement in Sport Claira Makai

Junior Age Champion Athletics Mikayla Jack

Senior Age Champion Athletics Ella Kani

Junior Age Champion: Swimming Taneisha Alex

Senior Age Champion: Swimming Claira Chaise

Premiers Sporting Challenge Medal Kyra

Overall Winning House Platypus

P & C News

Canteen The canteen is run by volunteers and opens each morning at 8.30am. Correct change is appreciated.

Any parents wanting to help in the canteen please contact Angela on 0408 641 387.

Raffle Tickets Please return raffle tickets to the canteen by Monday 17th Dec.

Uniform Shop Uniform shop is now closed for 2018.

Open every day Week 1 of Term 1 2019.

Staff Development Day Tuesday 29th January 2019

9am—12.00 noon.

Tues—Fri 8.30am—9.00am.

There are no EFTPOS facilities, so please bring cash.

Order forms are available at the office and orders with money will be filled and sent to your child's class.

Canteen Roster Term 4 2018

Monday 17th December Tuesday 18th December

Stacey Munzenberger Special Order Day

Carolyn Watt Ice blocks only

Wednesday 19th December

No Orders—Ice blocks only

If you are unable to attend on your rostered day, or if

you would like to help in the canteen, contact Angela

Waters on 0408 641 387.

P&C Raffle Donations

It is that time of year again where we ask families

to donate items for our Christmas Raffle.

Donations like food, toys, colouring books, textas

or something Christmas themed would be great

for our hampers.

Donations for the annual P&C Christmas Raffle

can be left at the canteen.

We would love to make this the biggest raffle yet

and have lots of prizes on offer. Please send

donations by Friday 14th December.

The Raffle will be drawn on 18th December.

Term 4 2018 Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9

10 December

P&C Meeting

11 December

Uniform Shop Last Day for the year

12 December

13 December

9.15am Presentation Day

14 December

End of Year Excursions

10

17 December

Year 6 Farewell Assembly

Year 6 Farewell Dinner

18 December

P&C Xmas Fun Day

19 December

Last Day for Students

Farewell Arch 2.45pm

Term 1 2019 Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

28 January

Public Holiday

29 January

Staff Develop Day

Uniform Shop open 9.00-12.00

30 January

Students Return

Best Start Interviews

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

31 January

Best Start Interviews

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

1 February

Kindergarten 1st Day

Uniform Shop open 8.30-9.00

2

4 February

Swimming Carnival

Yrs 3-6

5 February 6 February 7 February 8 February

School Leader Induction Ceremony

3

11 February 12 February 13 February 14 February 15 February

Beresfield Public School 181-183 Anderson Dr (Cnr Lawson Avenue), Beresfield NSW 2322

PO BOX 186, Beresfield NSW 2322

Email: Beresfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.beresfield-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Telephone: 4966 1146 Fax: 4966 2492

2019 Class Resources

Dear Parents

At Beresfield Public School each child is supplied with all books, pencils, paper and craft needs they will require for the school year. This includes all the wonderful craft items your child will make throughout the year, copying costs instead of purchasing textbooks and scripture materials (contributes to the scripture books used by students).

Parents are invoiced $50 to cover these school resources. To assist families the second child in the family is invoiced $37.50 and the third child is only invoiced $25.00.

Please send the money into school in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s name and class. Payments may be made by cash or EFTPOS at the office, by credit card over the phone or on our website by Parent Online Payments.

Your child will bring home the receipt in the zip lock bag and the supplies will remain at school.

We ask all students to send in 2 boxes of tissues, so the class has a good supply for the year, and a Library bag – which can be ordered through the Uniform Shop for $5.50.

Students in K-2 will also require the following items to be clearly labelled with your child’s name:

A paint shirt to protect uniforms

A spare pair of underpants to leave in their school bag.

A raincoat should be in their bag everyday regardless of the forecast

Jonathan Ridgway

Principal