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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
23rd March 2015
What’s On the next two weeks of 2015:
Mon 23 Mar
K – 2 Cross Country 10am.
Wed 25 Mar
School Cross Country – Wilandra
Thur 26 Mar
Cricket v’s Illaroo Public School
School Photos–Summer Uniform
Fri 27 Mar
Assembly
Payments coming up BSB: 032 001 Account No: 11 69 25
Various items invoiced
as per sheet for class
X-Country for Yr 3-6
$ 9.00
Jack Flash & Jumping Beanstalk
$ 4.50
ICAS Australian Schools Competitions
Various
AFL Kinder to Year 2
$6.00
Pioneer Museum at Kangaroo Valley – Stage 1
$16.00
Money Days Tuesdays and Thursdays
Berry Way Award – Jude Mandile
Principal’s Report
Photos Friday
A reminder to everyone that the school photos are on Friday this
week.
Campers Return
Our stage 3 students returned from camp today and were excited
to share the news of their adventures. We can’t wait to see their
photos and presentation at assembly. A huge thanks to Mr
Haddon, Mr Sutton and Mrs McAuliffe for attending the camp all
week.
Cross Country
Our K-2 Cross country was held today and our students
participated with their usual inspirational energy and
enthusiasm. Thanks to Mr Burney and the teachers for
coordinating the event.
The BPS cross country for students in year 3-6 will be held on
Wednesday at Willandra. We look forward to seeing parents
cheering on the competitors at this event!
State Council
Last week I attended the NSW Primary Principals State Council.
The key area I will be involved in during term 2 is the state-wide
curriculum, assessment and reporting to parents review. This
review will directly inform the department policy directions and
influence the future student reports. I look forward to consulting
widely with our parents during the process.
P&C
A huge thanks to all of our
parents for attending the P&C
meeting last week. Our P&C
is such a vital part of our
school and it was great to see
such strong numbers.
Special thanks to Miss
Stanger and Mrs Snell for
their work on the technology
review which they presented
to the meeting.
Photo: Teachers have been
working with Sue McIntosh
on individual education plans
for students in their classes.
“A Great Student with a Great Attitude”
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Helpful and thoughtful
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A loyal friend to all
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Terrific athlete and skilful sportsman
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Being polite and well mannered
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Has a go
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A consistent conscientious worker
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Participates in all school activities
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Mature and responsible attitude
BPS Strategic Plan 2015-2017
A brief overview of our strategic plan was presented at last
week’s P&C meeting.
The plan has three strategic directions that are the result of
extensive school evaluation processes and are underpinned by
latest research.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1: CAPACITY
-Excellence in teaching and leadership capacity
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: CURRICULUM
-A challenging, engaging and inclusive curriculum
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3: CULTURE
-Enhancing our culture of care, respect and enrichment
Attendance Policy Procedures – Exemptions and Leave
Last week I was called to attend a meeting about the new
procedures and many issues were raised about the impact on
school attendance rates as well as concerns raised by parents.
One of the key changes to the policy that will affect our
attendance data is around the area of extended leave. Principals
can no longer grant exemptions from school for travel or family
holidays, the leave will be counted as an absence from school.
The processes for applying for extended leave at Berry Public
School will remain very much the same for parents, however the
absences will be recorded as leave on student reports and school
data.
Languages Survey
The inclusion of a language has been requested by some parents
at Berry Public School and we are exploring the demand for such
classes and possible options for implementation. There are
multiple possibilities so if you are interested in your child
attending a language class, please complete the 2 minute survey
at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bps_language
or complete the paper version attached to the newsletter. Thanks
in advance.
Bob Willetts
Messages From The Office
Photo Day is on this Friday 27th March
Photo envelopes need to be handed in
on the day of the photos or before-hand
to the office. Students are to wear their
summer uniform on the day.
X-Country
Money and notes for Wednesday’s X-
Country need to be in TOMORROW(Tuesday 24th March).
No money is collected on the day.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY – starts at 2pmCongratulations to the following children who will be receiving
classroom awards at the assembly Friday 27th March 2015,
commencing 2pm.
Sam Young, Zali Thomson, Rachel O’Leary, Zac Dezarnaulds,
Poppy Spreag, Hamish Searle, Reuben Turk, Vivien Heather,
Matthew Franklin, Nash Cattell, Sam Larcombe, Scarlet Mobbs,
Max Israel-Marquis, Jacob El-Husseini, Will Robinson, Oscar
Gollan, William Strong, Alec Redlich, Jurra Walker, Andii
Parrish, Alby Spreag, Brianna Hayburn, Kallum Bamber, Poppy
Campbell, Abigail Jorgensen, Rohan Tavener, Dakota CaliskanYates, Violet Wardle, Kyle El-Husseini, Adam O’Leary, Evie
Noonan, Lachlan Turner, Keira Shannon, Declan Salmon, Noah
Goodsell, Alisha Mustapic, Gorgie Goodsell, Kannika Anderson,
Faith Leary, Ava Dicembre, Ethan Jallard, Eloise Stanford,
Cooper Barrett, Olivia Matthews, Matthew Page, Callum
Johnson, Marley Preswick, Nina Heidke, Chloe Anderson, Sam
Anderson-Young, Jack Whitton, Mackenzie Power, Breanna
Todd-Wilson, Saxon Brittain-George, Tiana Beisler, Lily Webster,
Ben Longworth.
Birthdays being celebrated this week are:
Lachlan
Church
Jack
Hinkley
Olivia
Hinkley
Tallulah
Reid
Flynn
Armstrong
Ellie
Green
Dino
Dicembre
Jasper
Leung
Alexander
Rohan
Priest
Tavener
Bradley
Church
Ethan
Jallard
K-2 Cross Country
Winners of the Cross Country in:
Year 2 Girls
1. Indiana Garvan
2. Olivia Searle
3. Faith Leary
4. Meah Dearsley
5. Audrey Heather
Year 2 Boys
1. Bailey Parker
2. Tobias Eyland
3. Harrison Turner
4. Jarvis Turk
5. Darcy Bramley
Year 1 Girls
1. Tallulah Reid
2. Mishka Hilkemeijer
3. Mackinley McAssey
4. Scarlet Mobbs
5. Jemima Orme
Year 1 Boys
1. Gabriel Lombardi
2. Taj Barrett
3. Patrick O’Leary
4. Nash Cattell
5. Samuel Henry
Kinder Girls
1. Zali Thomson
2. Trinity Fielden
3. Lucy Lidbetter
4. Summer Langford
5. Ava Carter
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Happy Birthday
to you all!
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
Berry P&C seeking a Volunteer/s to coordinate
the Locavore Evening event;
Kinder Boys
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fletcher Garvan
Zac Dezarnaulds
Saxon Crapp
Hugh Hinkley
Flynn O’Leary
Canteen Roster for the current week
Day
Date
Lunch
Tue
24th Mar Cindy Bell
Wed
25th Mar Amanda Marsh
Thu
26th Mar Zara Motbey
Fri
27th Mar Mimi Fahey
Kate Davidson
Mon
30th Mar Nuala Higgins
The P&C raises a lot of money for the school through various
means such as raffles, BBQ’s etc. One of the biggest is an evening
event in 3rd or 4th term known in recent years as the Locavore
night.
Recess
Wade Wardle
Stacey Hinkley
Megan Fitt
Saturday 28th March
Berry Public School Hall
This is a P&C Fundraiser - Volunteers Needed
The Berry P&C would love volunteers to assist, if you can spare
some time that would be fantastic. To volunteer please contact
Angie Strong on 0419629263 or email angie@strongbuild.com.au
Time
BBQ
Chef
BBQ
Help
BBQ
Cashier
BBQ
Serving
8am – 10am
10am – 12pm
12pm – 2pm
2pm – 4pm
Jump Rope for Heart 2015
Once again our school is participating in this program especially
to encourage our students to keep fit and healthy, but also to
raise some money for the heart Foundation.
We will be concentrating on skipping skills and fitness during
Term 2 and enjoying a “Jump Off” afternoon at the end of Term.
Sponsorship sheets will be coming home with students next term
but to fundraise online the link is
www.heartfoundation.org.au/jumpropeforheart You can find
Berry Public School in that site.
Upcoming dates for 2015
Mon 30 Mar
Thu 2 Apr
Tue 21 Apr
Wed 29 Apr
Fri 1 May
Mon 11 May
Tue 12 May
Wed 13 May
Thu 14 May
Fri 15 May
Sun 17 May
Without the P&C’s fundraising efforts many of these additional
programs would not be available to our children.
This year we hope to fund approximately 6 iPads for each class,
contribute to the Levelling of the School Oval and to maintain our
support of special needs and other programs.
Election Day BBQ
When:
Where:
Money from the P&C has funded Air conditioning in classrooms,
Smartboards, the upcoming library refurbishment, playground
updates and our learning support teacher & special needs
programs, band, ensemble, Paint Pot and new teaching materials.
Jack Flash & Jumping Beanstalk
Easter Hat Parade
Last day of Term 1
Students return for Term 2
AFL Gala Day K to 2
Assembly
District Cross Country
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
NAPLAN
Grip Leadership – Captains
Assembly
Stage 3 Choir – Wollongong Entertainment C.
We are seeking a coordinator for this year’s Locavore event. It
may seem a daunting task to take on but there is a lot of help at
hand. Cath Philpott who has run the event for the past couple of
years is available to pass on her knowledge.
It is a very rewarding role for someone who is passionate about
meeting people, fundraising, and getting the broader community
together.
If you are interested or know someone that would fit the bill
please drop the P&C a line at berrypandc@gmail.com.
We would also love to hear from anyone who has fresh ideas as
to how we might raise funds for the school during 2015 and
would like to get involved and make a difference at Berry Public
School.
Regards,
Ming Leung
P&C President.
Seeking Class Parent Representatives….
A few years ago, we introduced a system of “Class Parents” and
the P&C is keen to continue to “grow” this idea. Having a Class
Parent facilitates parents from each class have a network to
exchange ideas, information and get to know each other.
How does it work?
•
Each class will have one Class Parent
•
The Class Parent is parent of a child in that class
•
The Class Parent takes the role on for the school year
•
The Class Parent acts as a conduit of information for
other parents in that class to or from the P&C, teachers
and other parents.
What does the Class Parent role involve?
•
Ideally, the Class Parent would collect and maintain a
list of contact details / email address of other parents in
the class OR establish a Facebook Group (which is a
secure, invitation only group), which was a great way
for parents to share ideas, information and pictures with
each other.
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
Please note, that this is not a way of communicating
with the class teacher, but the class teacher may ask the
Class Parent to disseminate information to the group.
If they want to, the Class Parent could help organise
social activities that could involve families from that
class, year or stage. e.g. A class BBQ or other schools
with class parents have mother / daughter and father /
son campouts
•
•
2015 Parent Reps (that I am aware of) are as follows with a
number of vacancies to be filled.
Class
Parent Rep
KH
VACANT
KS
VACANT
K/1S
Jeni Percival
1/2B
Parent Rep e-mail
jenipercival@yahoo.com
VACANT
1/2D
Cath Philpott
cathphilpott@gmail.com
1/2K
Hannah Jallard
Melinda Bolton
jallard2@bigpond.com
dmhbitz@bigpond.com
2/3P
VACANT
3/4B
Trish Church
patriciah@kiama.nsw.gov.au
3/4I
Cath Philpott
cathphilpott@gmail.com
3/4M
Katie Rivers
katierivers@bigpond.com
4/5H
VACANT
5/6Mc
VACANT
5/6S
Paul Eyland
pauleyland@bigpond.com
If you are a parent of a class without a Class Parent, please think
about doing this easy and fun role by getting in touch with me.
I am happy to assist in setting up Facebook groups or in any way
that I can. If you are already a class parent and not on this list
please let me know your details so that I can update the list.
Regards, Alison Mackinnon (alisonmack@hotmail.com) Mobile
0410 008 791
Notes sent home last week & today: Gymnastics,
Find our full program on the WEBSITE
www.childcarenowra.com.au
23 – 25 Park Road, NOWRA
Payment required on enrolment EFTPOS facilities available
Make an enquiry TODAY Phone 44231346 or 44210700
Great holiday fun offered for children 5 to 15 years
Open 7am to 6pm
Trained Carers offer a wide variety
of activities for children of all ages.
If you enjoy doing craft Kids Korner is the place to be.
ATTRACTIONS THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Ipac THEATRE
BAY AND BASIN LEISURE CENTRE
ZUMBA
HUSKISSON MOVIES
Pizza party DAY & MORE!!
COME ALONG AND MEET SOME NEW FRIENDS!
We are a Childcare Benefit Approved Service
Make sure you are eligible call the Family Assistance Office
NOW! 136150
KIDS KORNER OUT of SCHOOL CARE SERVICE
Community Based Childcare Service providing quality care for
the Shoalhaven.
JUNIOR AFL
Last week the children from most local primary schools attended
an AFL year 3 & 4 Gala Day.
In non scoring games, concentrating on fun and participation
these children, both boys and girls had a great experience.
Bomaderry Tigers & Shoalhaven Auskick have started their intra
10’s (no travel).
Bomaderry Tigers at Artie Smith Oval every Thursday afternoon
4.30 – 5.30pm.
Shoalhaven Auskick at West St Oval every Saturday morning 9 –
10.30am.
All boys and girls between the ages of 8 & 10 are welcome to
come & try or join, cheap registration!
John Dyball-Regional Coordinator - South Coast
Ph: (02) 4455 3824 | Fax: (02) 6232 7833 | Mob: 0411 226 086
COMMUNITY NEWS
Nowra Athletics Club
Our family friendly cross country
season starts with an open day
Saturday 21st March at Willandra,
Brown’s Mountain Rd, Tapitallee. Registration 1:30pm-2:15pm
prior to the first event at 2:30pm during March.
1km, 2km, 3km 4km and 8km races for all ages and abilities. For
more information visit www.nowraathletics.org.au
Kids Korner Vacation Care
Phone. 44231346
Enrolling Now for the Easter Break
School Holidays - 7th & 17th April 2015
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone
Our Community: a culture of care, respect and enrichment.
Berry Public School – Welcome Everyone