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Wednesday 3 June 2015 – Week 8-11
DIARY DATES TERM 2
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Thurs 4 June
1/2 Unit excursion Botanic
Garden 9am-3.30pm
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Thurs 4 June
Community Engagement Sub
Commi ee 9.00am
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Mon 8 June
Queen’s Birthday – NO SCHOOL
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Wed 10 June
Founda on ‘Under the Sea’
Incursion
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Fri 12 June
Finance Sub Commi ee Mee ng
9.30am
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Tues 16 June
School Council AGM 6.45pm in
the Library.
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Thurs 18 June
School Disco P&F A er School
TBC
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Tues 23 June
Parent Teacher Interviews F-2
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Wed 24 June
Parent Teacher Interviews 3-4
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Thurs 25 June
Last Day of Term 2 – 2.30pm
Finish
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Fri 26 June
Curriculum Day No School
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Mon 13 July
Term 3 Commences 9am
BNPS Grounds Working Bee Success
A big thank you to the hard working group of parents
that attended the Brunswick North Primary School
Working Bee on Saturday 30th May 2015.
They worked hard to move 10 m3 of mulch and spread it
around the Orchard Garden. Replanted some
Manchurian Pear trees and moved, spread and
compacted gravel in the Albion Street Garden and
rebuilt the barrier bamboo fence around the small
garden at the Albion St entry. We also assembled
another compost tumbler and placed both of them in
the Orchard Garden area and tended to the scarecrows
in the courtyard area. We have one scarecrow left
standing and we ask all of our students to take great
care when playing nearby, so she doesn’t get knocked
over.
What a great effort from all involved. The grounds
looked great as we left on Saturday afternoon.
JSC Fund - raiser
Well what a lovely and colourful day we had last
Thursday as the school was invaded by super heroes,
Harry Potters, pyjama people, mermaids, explorers,
magicians and many more creations!
We have raised $780.05 so far which – is a fantastic
amount!
So a big thank you to our very generous students and
Community.
Mr Brian will be sending your donations through to
Oxfam Appeals for Nepal and Vanuatu.
Camps, Sports & Excursions Fund (CSEF) Reminder
The Victorian Government has announced the
commencement of the Camps, Sports and Excursions
Fund (CSEF), to ensure that all eligible students are able
to participate in school trips and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means tested concession card or are a
temporary foster parent, you may be eligible to apply for
CSEF. Eligible families will need to apply for the CSEF at
their child’s school with applications to be entered by
school administrators onto a web-based system. A
payment of $125 for primary students and $225 for
secondary students will be paid directly to the school to
be used towards school camps, sports and excursion
costs for the benefit of the student.
How To Apply
Contact the school Office to obtain a CSEF application
form or download from www.education.vic.gov/csef.
Closing Date
You should lodge a CSEF application form at school by
Thursday 25th June 2015 2.30pm.
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Pearson Street West Brunswick 3055
Phone: 03 9383 1400
Fax: 03 93860583
OSHC: 0405 435 341
Email address: brunswick.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal: Ms Sonia Abdallah
For more information about CSEF visit
www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
Term 2 - Parent /Teacher Meetings Reminder
The Brunswick North Primary School Term 2 Parent
Teacher Meetings are scheduled for Tuesday 23rd June
2015 for Foundation – Year 2 students and Wednesday
24th June 2015 for Years 3-6 students. The meetings are
available from 1.30-7.30pm.
During the afternoon, the students will be participating
in an alternative school program. The students will be
watching an interactive performance from the Tony
Bones Drama Group with a very strong anti-bullying
message in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please note that
you will be able to access the Parent Teacher Online
Service from 7.00am on Thursday 11th June until Monday
22nd June 1pm. Unfortunately no over the phone
bookings or changes can be made after 1pm on Monday
22nd June.
How To Get The Most Out Of Parent Teacher Meetings
Parent Teacher meetings offer an important opportunity
to speak to your child’s teacher and find out how your
child is progressing at school. By asking questions and
gathering information about your child’s work habits,
participation, behavior and learning style, you have an
opportunity to become more involved in their learning
and provide support where needed. Discuss your child’s
student report with them before the interview and ask
your child what they enjoy about school and if there any
areas where they need extra help, or have concerns that
they would like you to pass on to their teacher. The
teachers look forward to meeting with you on Tuesday
23rd June (F-2) and Wednesday 24th June (3-6).
Brunswick North Primary School Student Reports
The June Student Reports will be available for parent’s to
pick up from their child’s teacher at your child’s class
drop off point before 9 am on Friday 19th June 2015. All
other Student Reports will be sent home with students
at the end of the day.
2016 Foundation Enrolments
Just a reminder that if you have a younger child starting
school next year we would appreciate it if you could
enrol them at your earliest convenience. We would like
to have all siblings enrolled by the end of Term 2, as this
will help us greatly with planning classes for 2016.
Moreland City Council Road Safety Message
Dave Evans Senior Urban Safety Officer from Moreland
City Council has prepared some information about Road
Safety Rules 2009 for all parents whose children attend a
school within Moreland City Area. Dave Evans has been
to observe all school crossings and driver behavior
around the Moreland schools recently.
The information he has provided to support student
safety as they arrive and leave their school outlines the
types of infringements can occur. There will be extra
parking officers assigned to schools in the mornings and
afternoons in response to community concerns. Please
see attached information.
Sonia Abdallah
Principal
From the Assistant Principal
A big thank you to the parents who helped out at the
working bee last Saturday. You can read more about all
the works completed in the Grounds News section.
Last week I started the cooking sessions with Ms Pia’s
class. WOW! What fun we had picking our produce,
washing it carefully and then preparing a wonderful
salad. The kids were enthusiastically involved in the
activity and when we got to taste our food, gulped it all
down with such enjoyment. I have had a number of
parents ask me for the salad dressing recipe as their
child went home and raved about it. Thank you Ms Pia’s
Foundation class and Ms Pia for a successful start to the
project. Unfortunately due to circumstances some
classes were not able to have their session last week but
rest assured we have rescheduled and you won’t miss
out. This week will be another busy one with cooking
sessions with a number of classes across the school.
Today is our third day of Maths Coaching for our staff.
This time the Year 3/4 teachers get their turn. This has
been such a successful opportunity for our teachers to
upskill their teaching strategies thanks to Ellen from
MAV (Mathematics Association of Victoria).
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Pearson Street West Brunswick 3055
Phone: 03 9383 1400
Fax: 03 93860583
OSHC: 0405 435 341
Email address: brunswick.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal: Ms Sonia Abdallah
Our Junior School Council Casual Dress Day was a great
success. It was great to see our students dressed in a
variety of themes. Well done everyone!
Library News
The School Disco will take place in a few weeks. Updates
will be posted in the newsletter and notes will be sent
home shortly.
Congratulations to Lillian Murphy 5/6. She is our Library
Quiz winner for this week. Well done on naming one of
the displays in the Library!
Well winter is certainly upon us so stay warm.
There are lots of them and Lillian chose the Sunsmart
posters.
Regards
Lina De Fazio
Assistant Principal
L’angolo italiano
A reminder that Italiano Vivo forms are available, all of
this week, from in front of the Italiano Room. They are
due back no later than Wednesday il 10 giungo. Due to
the overwhelming interest, unfortunately, we cannot
accept any late forms. Studenti from 3-6 have been
learning our canzone for LA FESTA DEL CANTO. This year
we have chosen I SUONI DELLE COSE and, as always, it’s
very catching. I’m sure some have already gone home
singing it. Children are reminded to always get
permission from their parents before viewing any
Italiano resource on YouTube. Enjoy! Signora Bruna
Cross Country Carnival
On Friday the 29th of May eighty students from
Brunswick North travelled to Coburg Athletics Track to
participate in the year’s District Cross-Country Carnival.
Our students ran against students from six other schools
in the Brunswick District and it was very pleasing to
watch each student try their best in each event.
A special mention to the fourteen students: Jimmy,
Flynn, Alistair, Curtis, Frida, Reyna, Arwa, Georgia,
Gracie, Esther, Kayla, Lachlan, Zac and Jessica who
finished in the top ten in their event and will be
travelling to Bundoora next Wednesday to participate in
the Divisional Cross-Country Carnival.
Well done to all the students for all their hard work!
PE Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Mr. Stuart
LIBRARY QUIZ
Our new question is on display outside the Library. So
remember one entry per person please. Good luck to
you all.
Take a look at our New Book Stand – there is always
something new and interesting to look at and borrow.
Thank you Beth for adding My Story historical fiction, My
Naughty Little Puppy Series, Fly Guy books and the
Horrid Henry stories among other lovely titles.
We welcome Mr Holohan back next Tuesday.
Robyn and Beth
Grounds News
Thanks to all parents who helped out on Saturday at our
Term 2 Working Bee on, what turned out to be, a lovely
sunny autumn morning. Unlike our last term orchard
bash of over 50 participants, this working bee saw 10
intrepid parents, backed up by Lina and Sonia, to take
care of some important maintenance works.
We successfully and safely:
Moved the full 10 m3 of mulch and levelled it to
remove the trip hazards and finish off the
orchard.
• Replanted 2 Manchurian Pears in the orchard to
get them in the perfect alignment.
• Moved, spread and compacted 2 m3 of gravel to
fill in the 'quarry' at the Fantasy Garden.
• Rebuilt the barrier bamboo fence around the
small garden at the Albion St entry.
• Built a new compost tumbler and moved both
the old and the new ones into the orchard.
Working bees are always rewarding and inspiring, thanks
again for your efforts!
Tim Carver
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Pearson Street West Brunswick 3055
Phone: 03 9383 1400
Fax: 03 93860583
OSHC: 0405 435 341
Email address: brunswick.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal: Ms Sonia Abdallah
School Photo’s
Due to an unprecedented amount of parents placing late
orders for their 2015 photos and other parents chasing
photos done prior to 2015, I have decided to create a
window of opportunity for everyone to put in any
missed 2015 orders or orders missing from previous
years without incurring a late fee. I have stored photos
since 2009, but will be deleting 2009 - 2013 from my
system very shortly.
If you have forgotten to order photos both this year and
in past years, this is a good opportunity for you to fill the
gaps in your school photo albums. As most school
photographers do not keep their files for more than 12
months, many of you may think that these photos were
deleted long ago.
Please take advantage of this offer - once gone they can
never be replaced again.
If economic circumstances are making it difficult for you
to consider a purchase at this time. Please contact me via
my email address (taniajov@iinet.net.au) to see what
alternatives are available.
silvanaguirguis@hotmail.com or simply pop in to the
cafe.
Our big news this week is that we've got a new
complementary winter menu to the existing menu we
already have. Starting on Tuesday 9/6/15. Our winter
menu is the $3 OR LESS DEAL that will run until the end
of term 3. So let us prepare your school lunches. Give it a
go and give yourself a little more time.
HOT CHEESE TOASTIE $2.00
CHICKEN NOODLE CUP A SOUP $2.00
THE BNPS CHEESE BURGER SANDWICH $3.00
SAUSAGE ROLL $3
Looking forward to hearing from our wonderful
Brunswick North Primary School Community.
Form Silvana and the team at the cafe
Student of the Week Photo
Presented on
Monday 1st June 2015
Please go to Trybooking to make your orders and
payments - these links will work directly from this email.
This booking window will close at 6.00pm - 30/6/2015
http://www.trybooking.com/HZKD and http://www.try
booking.com/140195
Regards,
Tania Jovanovic - School Photographer
From the Café
It's been so lovely to see many more of you at the cafe of
late.
We've had many, many more parents taking up our offer
of take home meals and in doing so we've heard really
positive feedback so it's obviously helping many at the
Brunswick North primary school community. If you
haven't yet tried our take home meals please come in
and have a look at what we've got cooked up or simply
place an order of your choice.
You can do so by calling or sending me a message on
0411 858214 or via email on
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Pearson Street West Brunswick 3055
Phone: 03 9383 1400
Fax: 03 93860583
OSHC: 0405 435 341
Email address: brunswick.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Principal: Ms Sonia Abdallah
Care and great fun every day
At After School Care we know there are lots of different ways to make kids smile.
We also know that children have different interests and stay for different periods of time and that’s
why we provide a wide range of fun and engaging activities every day in our program.
Our program consists of the following:
Outdoor playtime – sports, skills development, general play and inclusive games
Things to make and do – a range of arts and crafts, cooking, construction and indoor games
Creative time – for activities like drama, music and movement
Life skills – community involvement, role playing, communication and social skills development
Homework and quiet time – helping children to be able to relax with their family when they go home
Unique experiences – encouraging children to try to new things, learn new skills and make new friends
It might seem unusual, but we really do take fun seriously and we believe that After School Care is a
time for possibilities. While our activities are planned, we also ensure that there is flexibility in every
session that is guided by the kids’ imagination.
To see some of the activities in action and to find out how easy it is for your child to join in, feel free to
drop by and visit us in the After School Care room.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
The Camp Australia Team.
The Camp Australia Team.
Brunswick North Primary School Holiday Club
Pearson Street Brunswick West VIC 3055
0405 438 341 (07:30-18:00)
Monday 22 June 2015
Monday 29 June 2015
No program
Twinkle Twinkle You’re the STAR
$53.88
Stars aren't just in the Sky! Get ready to 'shine on' as we
all bring out our inner stars.
Tuesday 23 June 2015
Tuesday 30 June 2015
No program
Solar Flare Festival
$68.88
It's time to orbit around your very own solar system today we're getting crafty with an Out of this World twist!
Wednesday 24 June 2015
Wednesday 1 July 2015
No program
Reach for the Sky
$81.38
Get ready to put gravity to the test and leave things up in
the air!
Arrive by 8:45am, bus departs at 9:00am for Excursions
Thursday 25 June 2015
Thursday 2 July 2015
No program
Astronauts in Training
$68.88
Astronauts come in…we need to prepare for blast off.
Friday 26 June 2015
$53.88
Friday 3 July 2015
$68.88
Journey into Deep Space
Workshop: My 'Space' Garage
5...4...3...2..1 LIFT OFF!There are some new astronauts
set for space-town!
Step into an imaginary Space Garage to create and build
materials for an adventure that will defy gravity.
Brunswick North Primary School Holiday Club
Pearson Street Brunswick West VIC 3055
0405 438 341 (07:30-18:00)
Monday 6 July 2015
$53.88
Ultimate Galaxy Quest
Monday 13 July 2015
No program
Adventurers ready?! It's time to blast off on the ultimate
Galaxy Quest!
Tuesday 7 July 2015
$83.88
Zero Gravity
Tuesday 14 July 2015
No program
There will be no apples falling from trees today but we will
uncover how gravity really works.
Arrive by 8:45am, bus departs at 9:00am for Excursions
Wednesday 8 July 2015
$68.88
Science Spectrum
Wednesday 15 July 2015
No program
Mother Nature helps us put some amazing science
experiments to the test.
Thursday 9 July 2015
$78.88
Minion Mania
Thursday 16 July 2015
No program
Today we pay tribute to our favourite yellow friends, with
all things Minion.
Arrive by 8:45am, bus departs at 9:00am for Excursions
Friday 10 July 2015
Time Warp
Tick Tock, Tick Tock….it’s time to make a clock!
$68.88
Friday 17 July 2015
No program
BNPS Parents & Friends News
Events
Upcoming planned Term 2 Activities:
Event
Home Reading Donation Drive
P&F Meeting
Kid’s Disco
Date
Due back Friday 4th June
Friday 12th June
Thursday 18th June
Location
BNPS
BNPS Music Room
BNPS
Home Reading Donation Drive- Forms Due Back
Just a reminder that forms for the Home Reading Donation Drive will be
sent home this week, and are due back on Friday 5th June.
Book plate stickers will soon be sent home to all families who donated,
for you to colour in and return to the school for placement in a new
Home Reading Book.
Kids Disco!!!!
Preparations are well underway to host the Kid’s Disco in the MultiPurpose Room on Thursday 18th June. The disco will be staged in
two parts with Foundation - Grade 2 students attending from 6:007:00pm, and Grades 3-6 attending from 7:30-8:30pm.
Tickets will be $5 each, and each child will receive an entry
wristband when they arrive on the night. Children will be
encouraged to bring their own water bottles, but water will be
available on the night.
Class reps will be assisting with the drop-off and pick-up of students to their nominated parent/guardian at the
end of their disco. Permission forms will be sent home in coming weeks. If you can help out by nominating to be
a class rep, please email Jessie McIntyre at bnps.pandf@gmail.com or let your teacher know and they can
pass your details on.
Mystery Book Club Orders
We still haven’t located the owners of the two mystery Book Club orders. The first order
was for a Grade 3/4 student who wanted Pom Pom Pal’s Pets, Puff the Magic Dragon
book & CD and the Ella Diaries Triple pack. The second order was also for a Grade 3/4
student, but this one ordered Shark Attack, Yes No (Maybe), How to be a Hot Speller
and Maggie & Max.
If either of these orders belong to you, please contact Sophie Stuart on 0408 989798 as soon as possible to
ensure your books can be delivered to you.
Do you:
● have a suggestion?
● want to help in organising or running an event?
● want to join our mailing list?
Then…. please send us an email at bnps.pandf@gmail.com, we’d love to hear from you!
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Parent help for 3 & 4 year olds
BASKETBALL TO KEEP!
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Starts
Saturday the 18th of July
3 year olds - 9.00am to 9.45am
4 year olds - 9.45am to 10.30am
5 and 6 year olds - 10.30am to 11.15am
REGISTRATIONS
FOR TERM 3
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Phone - 1300 772 106
Website - www.getactivesports.com.au
To register, please let us know the location of the program and your child’s details as below.
Once registered bring the completed, signed consent form and payment to the first session.
BRUNSWICK WEST BASKETBALL FOR JUNIORS CONSENT FORM – TERM 3, 2015
Name: ..............................................................................................
D.O.B: ...................... .......................
Male / Female
School/Kindy: ........................................................................ Email: ...................................................................................................
Phone (Home): .......................................................................... Phone (Mobile): .................................................................................
Any relevant medical conditions/medication taken? ......................................................................................................................
I acknowledge that I am required to stay with my child for the duration of each session and, if required, will administer any first aid. I hereby release Get Active
Sports from any liability for injury incurred by my child at the Get Active Sports program.
Parent/Guardian Name: .............................................................................. Parent/Guardian Signature: .....................................................................
Payment Method
CREDIT CARD DETAILS
No: _________/__________/_________/________
Cheque / Credit Card / Cash
VISA / MASTERCARD
Expiry Date: ________/________
Cardholders Name: ...............................................................................................................................
Signature: ......................................................................................... Amount: $ ..............................
Please have correct money, make your cheque payable to Get Active Sports or complete card details above
Dear Parents,
I represent the Moreland City Council as the Senior Officer for School Crossing Supervisors. To give
you a brief history Moreland City has approximately 34 primary schools and 12 secondary schools,
the majority of which have multiple school crossings with 58 school crossing supervisors.
School Crossing supervisors are subsidised by VicRoads on a pedestrian and vehicle formula that is
applicable throughout the state. The basic formula requires a certain number of pedestrians and
vehicles to use the intersection before it is eligible for supervision.
Since attending these intersections I have observed a number of parents walk their children across
roads near intersections. When this happens it does not count towards supplying a supervisor for
your children or other children and therefore reduces the safety of pedestrians. The flow on effect is
that if the intersection does not have enough pedestrians and cars using it then the supervisor is
transferred to another intersection as VicRoads withdraws funding for that intersection.
I am currently organising for more parking officers to attend in or near schools to issue penalty
notices to those breaching the Road Safety Road Rules 2009. Contrary to popular belief this is not to
raise revenue. This is and will only be for the safety of school zones in particular school crossings.
Safety is my only concern for your kids and the School Crossing Supervisors, as they are employed by
Moreland Council and this therefore makes the crossing a work site. There will be zero tolerance for
offences detected in School Crossings.
Offences that are applicable are as follows:
Usually there are two of these signs and they are attached to a red and white stripped pole. This
indicates the intersection.
It is an offence to park 20 metres before these crossings and 10 metres after these intersections.
This is to ensure high visibility of pedestrians and school crossing supervisors.
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Offence: $148
This rule means that there is parking or stopping in areas where these signs apply
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8–4
School Days
Offence: $148
This sign reads no stopping on one side and no stopping between the hours of 8 to 4 School Days. If
you see this sign it means no stopping in these areas between school drop off and pick up times on
school days, so Monday to Friday.
Offence: $74
Similar to No Stopping signs but you can park in this area for no more than 3 mins. Effectively it is a
pick up or drop off zone. An offence is committed if you overstay that time or the driver leaves the
vehicle
Offence: $89
This means unless you have a disabled parking permit then you cannot park here. Sometimes the
signs have hours and days attached as well.
Offence: $74
This means that parking is permitted however there is a time limit. If you park longer than the
permitted time then this is an offence.
Offence: $89
This is when you park unreasonably blocking driveways to take your child to school.
Offence: $89
Double parked waiting to or picking up your children.
Be aware that costs may rise in July at the start of the new financial year however this change in
costs is set by State Government and out of the jurisdiction of Moreland City Council.
This is not a complete list of signs that may be in and around schools so read the signs carefully and
if you have doubt find a parking place that you have no doubt about. I cannot stress enough that the
safety of your children and the school crossing supervisor is my priority. Please do not park where a
Infringement notice will be issued and again please ensure your children use the school crossing. My
supervisors are a lovely group of people and are there to help your child cross safely.