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Ph: (02) 4464 1158 Fax: (02) 4464 1664
Email: berry-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: http://www.berry-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Principal: Mr R Willetts
27th April 2015
What’s On This Week :
Tue 28 Apr
Gymnastics begins for Term 2
Wed 29 Apr
AFL Gala Day K to 2
Thur 30 Apr
Book Club Due Back
Fri 1 May
Assembly
Payments coming up BSB: 032 001 Account No: 11 69 25
AFL Kinder to Year 2 (tomorrow last day to pay)
Gymnastics if not already paid for term
KS, 1/2K, 3/4M, 3/4B,K/1S, KH, 3/4I & 4H
District Cross-Country
$6.00
$18.20
$12.00
Money Days Tuesdays and Thursdays
Our students participated in the school ANZAC ceremony on
Thursday which was attended by over 30 serving and returned
service men and women. The ceremony was truly outstanding
Berry Way Award – Ella Orme
“Always A Delight”
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Always courteous with excellent manners
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A wonderful role model
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Being a caring friend to her peers
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Being a consistent conscientious worker
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Lending a helping hand in the classroom
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Exceptional listener who loves to learn
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Always a pleasure to teach
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An asset to our school
Principal’s Report
Lest We Forget.
Berry Public School greatly
values our relationship and
collaboration with our
community, including the
Berry RSL Sub Branch, and
we marked the Centenary
of the landing at Gallipoli
in true Berry style last
week.
with many RSL members reflecting that it was the very best
school service they had ever attended. Our students and staff
were fortunate to receive a personal memento of the Centenary in
the form of a specially crafted medallion. We wish to thank the
Berry RSL for organising the medallions and also for their
attendance and contributions which add so much value to our
school service.
The community ANZAC Day service on Saturday was attended
by over 100 of our students who marched in the parade and then
performed a beautiful rendition of Lest We Forget, led by Mrs
Quinn.
Thanks to all of our parents for bringing the students to the
parade in uniform, special thanks to Mrs Barrett and Miss
Stanger for
liaising with
the Berry RSL
sub branch and
organising the
events.
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
Ruby Shines
Recently Mrs Quinn was asked by the Berry Historical Society for
the school to be represented at the Anzac Centenary Concert
hosted by the Berry Historical Society and the Berry Museum.
Ruby Reid was asked to perform and chose a song she is learning
in choir with Mrs Barrett, “I’ll Always Remember”.
Sam Hobson, our 2012 Berry Public School Vice-Captain
accompanied Ruby on the piano.
There were over 200 people at the concert including the Berry
Silver Band and the Berry CWA Choir.
Here is the link for Ruby and Sam performing Always
Remember. https://youtu.be/IYdrmhB9CaY
Plant Propagation Awarded Grant
Congratulations to our amazing band of volunteers at plant
propagation who have received a $4500 grant to upgrade the
facilities. Special thanks to Barry Virtue and Lyn Clark for their
tireless efforts and also for organising the application.
Bob Willetts
Birthdays being celebrated this week are:
Cole
Cameron
Reuben
Dearsley
Stanford-Smith
Turk
Happy Birthday
to you all!
Thu 18 June
Thu 25 June
Fri 26 June
Jump Rope Day
Athletics Carnival
Last day of Term 2 – Happy Holidays!
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – starts at 2pmCongratulations to the following children who will be receiving
classroom awards at the assembly Friday1st May 2015,
commencing 2pm.
Elliot Camilleri, Trinity Fielden, Banjo Frazer, Flynn O’Leary,
Lucy Lidbetter, Jay Hammond, Isla McAssey, Reef Gallo,
Summer Langford, Matilda Robinson, Noah Walker, Abigail
Sullivan, Grace Davies, Darcy Bramley, Tessa Noonan, Joshua
Blow, Oscar Jarman, Tobias Eyland, Gabriel Lombardi, Patrick
O’Leary, Audrey Terry, Jarvis Turk, Noah Hinkley, Christopher
Bevan, Karim Shehade, Ruby Reid, Isabel Jung, Anna Pigott,
Amelia May, Eleanor Anderson -Young, Keanu Clarke, Jack
Hinkley, Harriet Urquhart, Cohen Beisler, Will Jorgensen,
Alexander Aicken, Cameron Stanford-Smith, Jack Smith, Noah
Jennings, Scarlett Wakelin, Caitlin Young, Sienna Katis, Dylan
Faust, Morgan Soper, Jasper Leung, Millie Eyland, Aisha May,
Jasper Arnold, Zali Thomson, Hugh Hinkley, Summer Craig, Zari
Banks, Gracie Walsh, Audrey Heather & Jacinta Logan.
Notes sent home last week & today: District X-Country,
Book Club due back at school by Thursday April 30
KS note from teacher, Naplan letter to parents (Yr 3 & 5)
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Canteen Roster for the current week
COMMUNITY NEWS
Day
Date
Lunch
Recess
Tue
28th Apr
Cath Philpott
Wade Wardle
Wed
29th Apr
Janelle Yates
Thu
Fri
30th Apr
1st May
Isabel Hoffman
Richard Podmore
Emma Mandile
Bec Heather
Mon
4th May
Mimi Fahey
Megan Fitt
Felicity Percival
Sue Cunninghame
Kate Bramley
Tennis Coaching Program – Term 2 2015
Garry O’Connor will be conducting tennis lessons during the
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunch breaks(depending on numbers)
in Term 2 commencing Wednesday 29th Apr. The total cost is $30 and the
lessons will run for six weeks leaving a few weeks available for inclement
weather etc. The money for these lessons is to be paid to Mr O’Connor at
the first lesson on Wednesday 29th Apr not at the School Office. If you do
not have a racquet Mr O’Connor has some spares that can be borrowed.
If you would like your child to attend these lessons, please complete the
Parental Consent Form and return with money to Mr O’Connor.
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Upcoming dates for 2015
Parental Consent – Enrichment Tennis Program T 2 2015
Wed 6 May
Fri 8 May
Tue 12 May
Wed 13 May
Thu 14 May
Fri 15 May
I give permission for my child
Sun 17 May
Tue 19 May
Fri 29 May
Wed 3 June
Mon 8 June
Tue 9 June
Fri 12 June
Mon 15 June
Tue 16 June
Wed 17 June
District Cross Country(Note date change)
Stewart House Envelopes to be returned
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
Grip Leadership – Captains
Assembly
Stage 3 Choir – Wollongong Entertainment C.
Inter-relate Stage 2 & 3
ICAS – Digital Tech
Regional Cross Country Carnival
Assembly
Transition Day – Debating & Public Speaking
ICAS Science
Public Holiday
P & C Meeting
Assembly
ICAS Writing
ICAS Spelling
Musica Viva
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of class ………….. to participate in the Tennis Program at Berry Public
School in Term 2 2015.
I understand the cost of the lessons, $30, is to be paid to Garry O’Connor
on the first Wednesday 29th Apr 2015.
Special needs to the child of which you should be aware
(eg. Allergies, etc)
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To the best of my knowledge, he/she has no medical condition, physical
disability or injury which puts him/her at risk in participation in the sport.
Parent/caregiver signature
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Shoalhaven Football Term 2 Academies commence next
week across the Shoalhaven. Shoalhaven Heads Tue 28th and Sth Nowra Thur
30th April (4.30 pm – 5.30 pm)
Academy is for ages 5 –13 years 7 week program cost $80. For more information
mjonno1@bigpond.com.au
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone