Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment. news@bps 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 4th May 2015 What’s On This Week : Tue 5 May Boys Rugby League v’s Gerringong P&C Meeting at Berry Hotel in Coach House 6:30pm – 2015 Fundraising Strategies Wed 6 May District X-Country CANCELLED DATE moved to 15th May Thur 7 May Rod Wishart – Legends Final-Albion Park Fri 8 May Stewart House Envelopes to be returned Stage 3 International Day 10am Payments coming up BSB: 032 001 Account No: 11 69 25 Gymnastics if not already paid for term KS, 1/2K, 3/4M, 3/4B,K/1S, KH, 3/4I & 4H District Cross-Country Dance for Term 2 (4/5H, 5/6Mc & 5/6S) $18.20 $12.00 $34.00 Money Days Tuesdays and Thursdays Teacher Performance and Development Berry Public School has made great enhancements to our school based performance and development structures over recent years, including a large increase in our investment in professional learning. This year the department has initiated a new framework for all teachers in NSW. All Principals and NSW Teachers Federation representatives are being trained this term. Mrs Snell and I will be attending the mandatory training on Tuesday. International Connection This week our stage 3 students are receiving a visit from international students as part of the Asian studies program we are involved in with Bomaderry High School. We are always excited to have these combined learning opportunities. Student Facilities Upgrade Thanks to the Leadership of the Student Representative Council (SRC) I am pleased to inform parents that last term we coordinated a meeting between the SRC and our Department Facilities Manager. Since the meeting, at the request of students, some of the annual funds for maintenance were redirected to refurbish the student toilet areas. The work was completed over the holidays with the block being repainted and minor works completed. The feedback from the students has been very positive. This Sporting Life Term 2 sports are starting to feature strongly as we get into the full swing of Primary School Sports Association knockout competitions and athletics championships. Best of luck to all of our students competing in the district Cross Country Carnival (which has now been postponed due to the wet weather to Friday 15th May). We also wish our senior and junior rugby league teams all the best in their matches this week; the senior boys take on Gerringong in the PSSA knockout and then back up with the junior boys in the finals of the Macgregor and Wishart Shield on Thursday. Our boys’ and girls’ soccer teams are also in training ready for our first round matches. AFL Development Our stage 1 students participated in a wonderful gala day focused on skill development last week. Apparently the tackle bag drill was most popular with both boys and girls. Thanks to the AFL development team and teachers for coordinating a great day. NAPLAN Next Week A reminder to parents of students in Year 3 and Year 5 that the NAPLAN tests are to be held next week. Bob Willetts Birthdays being celebrated this week are: Declan Salmon Asalah Shehade Jett Kell Lyon-Kelly Sebastian Saxon Finn Brittain-George Tobin Riley Power Dakota Caliskan Yates Bronte Campbell Happy Birthday to you all! Messages From The Office Student Emergency Contact Detail Cards Some students have been sent out a 2nd card for student Emergency Details. We ask that you check to see that we have the correct information on our computers. Please amend any details that require changing, sign and return to the school. Gymnastic begins on Tuesday Payment for gymnastics made on Tuesday will not guarantee the student’s participation on that day. All payments need to be made on the day prior to the event. Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment. 2016 Kindergarten Enrolments It may seem early but we are starting to accept Kindergarten Enrolments for 2016. If you know of any students that are interested in enrolling at our school next year, please inform their parents of the website and information below. To find out about enrolling into school, please go to: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/enrolment/index.php On the right hand side you will see: Application to enrol in a NSW Public School (English PDF 244kb) Click on this and the enrolment form will be displayed for you to print. Please be aware that with the application form the school will require a copy of: • the birth certificate • immunisation certificate • proof of address (paperwork that relates to the property) • court orders Some of these items we understand are not readily available, therefore the application to enrol can be handed in now and any related documents before the end of November is acceptable. Thu 21 May Mon 25 May Fri 29 May Jump Rope Launch Skipping Team Display 1pm Regional Cross Country Carnival Assembly Transition Day – Debating & Public Speaking ICAS Science Public Holiday P & C Meeting Shoalhaven RL – All Schools Assembly ICAS Writing ICAS Spelling Musica Viva Reports Go Home Jump Rope Day Public Speaking Finals Stage 2 Bike Ed Athletics Carnival Stage 2 Science Centre Excursion Last day of Term 2 – Happy Holidays! Students return for Term 3 Wed 3 June Mon 8 June Tue 9 June Thu 11 June Fri 12 June Mon 15 June Tue 16 June Wed 17 June Thu 18 June Fri 19 June Wed 24 June Thu 25 June Fri 26 June Tue 14 June Annual School Report The annual school report is available on the school website. Please take some time to read this document as it gives some fantastic analytical data and also gives a snap shot of what we have achieved and accomplished in 2014. Stewart House Envelopes Just a reminder that the Stewart House Envelopes need to be in this Friday 8th May. Every year 1,800 public school children attend a safe haven next to Curl Curl beach at no cost to their parents or carers. Children participate in educational programs and excursions designed to develop their social and emotional skills, build self-esteem and improve their overall well-being. In making a donation you are helping to make a difference. Canteen Roster for the current week Day Date Tue 5th May Wed 6th May Ali Lidbetter Isabel Hoffman Thu 7th May Sassy El-Husseini Stacey Hinkley Fri 8th May Mimi Fahey Nikki Sawkins Mon Lunch Recess Wade Wardle 11-May Felicity Percival Notes sent home last week & today: Student Emergency Tuesday Heather Contact Cards, Year Overviews for Term 2, Nuala Higgins COMMUNITY NEWS Upcoming dates for 2015 Mon 11 May Tue 12 May Wed 13 May Thu 14 May Fri 15 May Sun 17 May Tue 19 May Wed 20 May Boys & Girls Soccer v’s Gerringong NAPLAN NAPLAN NAPLAN District X-Country (Note New Date) Grip Leadership – Captains Assembly Stage 3 Choir – Wollongong Entertainment C. ICAS – Digital Tech Canteen’s Nacho Day Probiotic Gut Health talk Date: Thursday, 7th May, 2015 Time: 7.30pm Guest Speaker: John Ellerman Bsc MASM Venue: Graham Park, Schofields Lane, Berry Community Church, Berry Enquiries: Sonya Beisler 0414 249828 4464 3775 allergysave@gmail.com Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone