BARRINGTONPUBLIC SCHOOL

Integrity and Excellence

1 Kenmore Street, Barrington NSW 2422 t: 02 65584258 f : 02 65584216www.barrington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au barrington-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 Week 10 Tuesday 1 April 2014

A p r o u d m e m b e r o f t h e B u c ke t t s Wa y C o m m u n i t y o f S c h o o l s

Weekly AwardsK/1Joshua Jones – ‘his clever knowledge of single words’Hugo Laurie – ‘improved reading skills’

Year 2Sienna Marzato – ‘her beautiful handwriting’

3/4Isaac McClure – ‘great effort in narrative writing’Ryan Marzato – ‘writing interesting and descriptive narratives’

5/6Courtney Webeck – ‘settling back into our school routine’Lane Edwards – ‘proficient comprehension skills’

Level 2 Commendation CertificatesLauren O’Neill, Ella Sergeant, Paige Connell, Elana Pope, Bradley Rayner, Georgia Ellis, Kaitlyn Commons, Erin Connell, Owen Tomlinson, Dean Germon, Renee Carr, Evaena Radford and Sienna Marzato.

Assembly AwardYear 5

BPS Values AwardIsaac McClure for the value of RESPECT.

COMING EVENTSTERM 1Friday 4 April and Saturday 5 AprilGloucester Show. Sesquicentenary paver orders due back to school. P&C end of term lunch order (spaghetti bolognaise) due.

Wednesday 9 AprilYears 5/6 Science Engineering Day at Taree.

Friday 11 AprilLast Day of Term 1.

TERM 2Monday 28 AprilStaff Development Day.

Tuesday 29 AprilStudents return to school.

Canteen Roster Monday 7 AprilMelinda Higgins and Emma Laurie.

BirthdaysChelsea Webeck 2.4.14 (8)Lucas Pope 3.4.14 (8)

UniformsLiz, our uniform coordinator, would like to know if any parent would like a winter tunic for their child. Please write your order down and return to the school office by this Friday 4 April.

Impetigo(School Sores)We are currently experiencing an outbreak of Impetigo – also known as School Sores - at school. Impetigo is a skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. It is also known as school sores because it commonly affects school-aged children. Impetigo is more common during the warmer months.Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria can live harmlessly on and inside various areas of the body, such as the skin surface and nose. However, cuts and abrasions or eczema may allow the bacteria to cause infection to deeper skin tissues. Healthy, intact skin can sometimes develop impetigo too. The condition is characterised by collections of small, crusting blisters that usually form on the face or limbs. Impetigo looks unsightly, but it isn’t dangerous and doesn’t cause any lasting damage to the skin. However, it is highly contagious. A child with impetigo should be kept home from school or day care until appropriate treatment has begun. A visit to the doctor is absolutely imperative in these cases.

P&C NewsThank you to all the bakers for their contribution for the clearing sale on Barrington West Road on Saturday 28 March. In the six hours we were there we raised $479 from tea/coffee & cool drinks. Thank you to Alison Wise & Kim Macdonald for your help and collecting and picking up what we needed.

Melinda Higgins - P & C

BARRINGTONPUBLIC SCHOOL

Integrity and Excellence

1 Kenmore Street, Barrington NSW 2422 t: 02 65584258 f : 02 65584216www.barrington-p.schools.nsw.edu.au barrington-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 1 Week 10Tuesday 1 April 2014

A p r o u d m e m b e r o f t h e B u c ke t t s Wa y C o m m u n i t y o f S c h o o l s

Gloucester Show ExcursionAll of the students will be travelling to the Gloucester Showground this Friday to take part in the activities which have been planned to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the show. Students need to be in full school uniform, including their hats, and will need to take their recess and lunch. They will not need any money as there will be no opportunity to purchase anything on the day.

Sesquicentennial MeetingThere will be another meeting in the school library this Wednesday, 2 April at 5pm. All welcome.

Gloucester Show Art - Help NeededWe urgently need a couple of volunteers to come to the school this Thursday, collect the students’ artworks and take them to the show to be displayed for the judging. Please contact the school if you can help with this activity.

Mrs McIntosh – Long Service LeaveThis Friday, 4 April, will be Mrs McIntosh’s last day for Term 1 as she is taking leave next week. She is leaving the K/1 students in the capable hands of Mrs Leonie Benson.

Barrington PS Tennis TeamLast Wednesday I had the pleasure of accompanying our tennis team to Bulahdelah for some singles and doubles matches against Bulahdelah PS. Our team were victorious and managed to win 44 games to Bulahdelah’s 26. I was particularly impressed with the great sportsmanship displayed by both schools. Thank you to the parents and grandparents who made the big trip to support their kids. We would also like to express a BIG thank you to Toni Laurie for giving up many lunch hours to coach the kids. The team will now play Forster PS early next term. Good luck guys! Mrs McIntosh

Alison Wise - Principal

‘Have a go @ GHS’As part of our school’s promotion of Quality Education within the Gloucester community we will hold an information evening on

Thursday 3 April from 6.00 – 7.30pmWe are inviting all community members, especially any families considering Gloucester HS as an option for their children’s high school education.

The evening will run as ‘mock classroom experiences’ and will be informative and fun. Children and parents will be allocated a class and will rotate around a variety of subjects over the space of an hour.

Each of these subjects will expose parents to the classrooms, teachers and opportunities that are present at Gloucester High School.

The school will provide light snacks, tea and coffee.

We will start the evening with a general assembly in the hall, off to classes and then a final assembly to conclude the evening.

We hope you can afford the time and bring your kids along to have a fun and informative evening.

‘Have a go @ GHS’ translates into ‘look at what we are doing at GHS’

So take up the challenge and come along!Created by: Mik Wisely and Colleen Sorenson

CanteenThere will be an end of term Spaghetti Bolognaise lunch on Thursday 10 April. Recess can be purchased as well so fill out a normal canteen bag for that, if need be.Please fill in the form below if your child would like Spaghetti bolognaise and return to school by Friday 4 April with correct money enclosed.Melinda Higgins- Canteen coordinator.

Spaghetti Bolognaise + any drink (LOL, Fruit poppa, Choc Milk) - $5

Name………………………………………….................................Year………………………….Name………………………………………..............................……Year………………………….Name………………………………………..............................….. Year………………………….Total cost…………………………………….

‘Have a go @ GHS’As part of our school’s promotion of Quality Education within the Gloucester community we will hold an information evening on

Thursday 3 April from 6.00 – 7.30pmWe are inviting all community members, especially any families considering Gloucester HS as an option for their children’s high school education.

The evening will run as ‘mock classroom experiences’ and will be informative and fun. Children and parents will be allocated a class and will rotate around a variety of subjects over the space of an hour.

Each of these subjects will expose parents to the classrooms, teachers and opportunities that are present at Gloucester High School.

The school will provide light snacks, tea and coffee.

We will start the evening with a general assembly in the hall, off to classes and then a final assembly to conclude the evening.

We hope you can afford the time and bring your kids along to have a fun and informative evening.

‘Have a go @ GHS’ translates into ‘look at what we are doing at GHS’

So take up the challenge and come along!Created by: Mik Wisely and Colleen Sorenson

Photography competition,

After great success with last years’ photography competition it would be excellent to see an even greater representation in our junior section. The junior category is open themed so if you think you can take that winning shot on your digital camera or smart phone, get snapping. You may even wish to use a recently snapped photo (within last two years).

Entry forms and details can be obtained from the Gloucester Visitor Information Centre or the Gloucester Gallery or via their websites http://www.visitgloucester.com.au/ or http://www.gloucester-gallery.com.au/or https://www.facebook.com/PixFromTheStix?ref=hl , just follow the links.

Entry forms need to be returned by the 6th June, you then have until the 17th June to have your photos framed and presented to the Gloucester Gallery. The opening night for the exhibition is on June the 20th June and the photos remain on display until the 13th July.

Fancy Dress Competition Come dressed as a Knight or Princess

Elizabethan Faire & Farmers Market

Jumping Castle

Jouster

Face PaintingHair Braiding

Elizabethan Games

ArcheryMorris Dancers

And more

Primary School Children Only

Free entry - Judged at 11.00 am

Saturday 10 May from 8.30am-1.00pm at Billabong Park

www.ShakespeareinGloucester.com.au

16th Annual Shakespeare in Gloucester Festival

2014

FREE - School Clothes (most are as new or in good condition) Phone Julie Westley 65584343.

Size 8 - Skorts (4)

Size 10 - Skorts (1)Girls Bootleg long pants (1)Uni sex long pants (1)Winter Jacket (2)Summer Dress (2)Winter Uniform (1)

Size 12 - Skorts (1)

Size 14 - Light blue skivvy (2)Summer dress (1)School zip-up jumper (1)Girls bootleg long pants (2)Knit shorts (1)

Size 16 - Sports Shirt (1)Girls bootleg long pants (3)