William Street Email: Bellingen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Graeme Ross PO Box 42 Website: www.bellingen-p.school.nsw.edu.au Phone: 02 6655 1147 Bellingen NSW 2454 Fax: 02 6655 2615

Term 4 Week 2 Monday October 14, 2013

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OPERA HOUSE PERFORMANCE THIS WEEK

Our school was once again selected to participate in the Festival of Choral Music at the Sydney Opera House. This festival highlights the creative and performance skills of both students and teachers in NSW Public Schools. Performing this coming Tuesday night in a venue as prestigious as the Opera House, with 700 other voices will be something these young singers will remember for the rest of the lives. Trained by Ms Elizabeth Scott, they have impressed everyone with their dedication and practice which has resulted in the most amazing and angelic sound. The students also performed their full repertoire for parents and friends in a concert last Thursday at school, showcasing the choral aspect of the Creative Arts program available at our wonderful school! Opera House Choir Stop Press! 11am -When the bus stopped in Kew for morning tea, the choir sang for the Taree bowling club who were heading to Port. They all got cakes and slices -singing for their supper from this lovely bowls group. Sandra Ruming

From the Principal

Our music room Our music room refurbishment is almost finished it is looking fantastic, inside and out. Many people have contributed to this; Hunter Howatson (project manger and assistant builder), Pascal Fortin (builder), Kate Sommerville (School liaison), and Kate Pullinger and her wonderful working B’s to pull all the finishing work together. Thank you to all these people for their work in doing this. The facility is 1

st class!

Important Notice Please make sure you read the important note coming home with this newsletter today on the new school finance system.

- All school accounts to be finalised by Oct 30

- No Direct Debits after Oct 30 The office would really appreciate your co-operation in this matter.

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I’d also like to acknowledge Shireen Gilmore, who was relentless in ensuring that costs were well managed.Thank you everyone. Opera House Speaking of wonderful aspects to our school, and our music program, this week 30 students will be performing at the Opera House as part of a mass choir of 700 public primary school voices. Liz Scott’s work here, in preparing these students has been outstanding. The choir is absolutely remarkable; thanks Liz. I am sure the Opera House experience will be stunning! NAPLAN 2013 NAPLAN student reports have now been delivered to the school and these will be distributed to students in years 3 & 5 this week, to take home. If you wish to discuss the results please do not hesitate to contact your child’s class teacher. Regards Graeme Ross, Principal

Fair Students ....

play by the rules, take turns and share. are open minded and listen to others. don't take advantage of others. don't blame others carelessly.

Lock Down Drill

The Lock Down practice was held last week as part of the school's Work, Health and Safety protocols. All our students have been made aware of why this may be necessary and what they should do in the event the alarm is sounded. Staff will review these procedures and make any changes that may be needed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students and staff. Elizabeth Mulligan

October Event

Mon 14 to Wed 16 Opera House Choir Sydney Excursion Wed 16 Book club Issue 7 last day Thurs 31 Whole School Assembly 9.30am

November Event

Fri 8 Kinder Orientation Mon 11 to Fri 15 Year 6 Canberra Excursion Fri 15 Kinder Orientation Fri 22 Kinder Orientation Thur 28 Kinder Orientation Fri 29 Kinder Orientation

December Event

Fri 6 Yr 6 to Bellingen High for transition to Yr 7 Tues 10 Year 6 Farewell

Wed 18 Last day Term 4

Excursion Budgeting

Excursions can be paid off weekly, fortnightly or monthly or as it suits your family budget. Below are the major excursion costs and the number of weeks till final payment must be received. Canberra $484 .00 2 school weeks $242.00 per week MUST BE FINALISED BEFORE OCT 31. PLEASE SEE NOTE!

Newsletter by Email

Do you receive two newsletters; one by email and a paper copy OR would you like to receive the Newsletter electronically. Send us an

email with you child’s name and class and and let us know if you are receiving two newsletters or if you would like to be added to the email list. Don’t forget to let you eldest child know so they don’t bring home a paper copy.

Kindergarten 2014

Do you have a child at home or do you know of a child who will be coming to our school in 2014? Please pop into the office or call us on 6655 1147 so we can put them on our 2014 Kindergarten list. Our Kindergarten Transition Program is available now.Nicole McFarlane & Kim Prior

Girls Touch Footy Round 7 Last Friday, October 11, eleven Stage 3 girls went to Connell Park to play against Yamba in Round 7 of the PSSA Touch Football Knockout. Although they were beaten by a more experienced side, the girls played outstandingly and displayed great sportsmandship throughout the game. Thank you to the parents who helped and supported us on the day. Congratulations and a big thankyou to the girls for their enthusiasm, commitment & congratulations in making it to round 7 – the highest standard (Round 7) achieved by a school team.

Canteen News

In the canteen we realise that we should all be doing our bit to reduce “green house gas” emission. The most prevalent GHGs are of course carbon dioxide and methane. In wishing to do our bit we found that the canteen we can do something about one of these. To this end the canteen will not make cheddies with baked beans as often any more. The special this week will be pies. Not the usual meat pies, which will still be available, but a selection of different flavoured pies. I am still negotiating with our supplier to secure the variety of flavours but shepherd’s pie will be amongst them. Watch the specials board outside the canteen to see the list of pies and fillings available when they have been confirmed. The special, as usual will be on Thursday and Friday for $3.50 or $5.00 with a drink. Eddy Vardabasso, Canteen Supervisor

Canteen Roster – October

Tue 15 Penny Stark Wed 16 Leonie Jennings, Raelene McMahon Thu 17 Sharon Benelle, Raelene McMahon Fri 18 Fiona Galloway, Reggie Bowes, Raelene Mon 21 Jackie Vassallo Tue 22 Penny Stark

Current Notes

* Important notice re new school finance system

* Canberra excursion - info and final note

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Clarence Valley Interschool Equestrian Challenge The 2013 Clarence Valley Interschool Equestrian Challenge is to be held at Hawthorne Park, South Grafton on November 24

th and 25th.

The full program can be viewed at

www.grafton.pcansw.org.au/site/ponyclub/grafton/downloa

ds/Interschool%202013.pdf If you are interested please get all the necessary entry details to me by Tuesday October 22

nd. Please

ensure you include all details.

Full payment, including camping, to be paid to the school by this date as well please.

If there are any queries please feel free to call me at school or drop

me an email to Katharine.sutherland@det.nsw.edu.au

Katharine Sutherland

Community Notices

Bellingen Public School does not endorse these products or services.

Camp creative is looking for

accommodation for tutors

and campers. If you have a

room, or rooms, or whole

house or self contained area

available between January 13-17 2914 for a

reasonable cost, then please contact Michelle

& Rob Stockton on 66559326 or

info@campcreative.com.au.

KIDS ART CLASSES Clay Sculpture, Drawing, Painting,

Printmaking and more! At Bellingen Public School Art Shed.

Every Monday, 3:30pm - 5:00pm;

bookings essential. Book now for Term 4:

beginning Monday 21st October. 9 classes for $120.00;

includes all materials and firings. Contact Kathy [B.Ed.(Art,Dip.Sculpture] on

0488 992 180

Bellingen Dance School

For children aged 3 to 18yrs Specialising in Ballet, Contemporary and Modern Expressive, Classes also in Jazz and Tap, Group and Private Lessons Available Call Miss Sarah on

0401 332 201 for more information and enrolment

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Bellingen Swim Club Don’t forget the new season for swim club starts this Friday night 18th October at 5.30pm for a 6pm start at Bellingen Swimming Pool. We look forward to seeing old faces and meeting some new ones. Your children will improve their swimming style and speed; it’s amazing what a little competition will inspire. The children are only racing against their own times. So if you would like to spend your Friday nights out of the house and at the local pool watching your children gaining valuable water confidence whilst improving their swimming strokes come and join us. If you would like to register yourself it can be done on line and paid for using credit/debit card. Access the Membership portal on the SNSW website. http://www.nswswimming.com.au/ to RENEW your previous seasons registrations, you will need your login details, or as a NEW member if you have not registered before the club will be happy to assist you. For any further details please contact Tina 66550125 or Wendy -0412541933