Newsletter T2 W5 Bangalow Public School

Maths

In maths we have been learning about how smaller numbers can be found inside bigger numbers. We made Rekenreks using foam, pipe cleaners and beads. A Rekenrek allows students to make mental images of numbers and discover number relationships. We then used the Rekenreks to represent numbers to 20 in different arrangements and used clues to “crack the code”.

Bits’n’Bobs!

Take a look at some of the other things we have been getting up to. Look at us go!

SO FAR, my favourite thing about Kindergarten is…

Artie: Learning to write sentences.

Ava: Reading groups with Miss Redden.

Cleo: Reading groups with Miss Redden.

Eva: Watching Pevan and Sarah learning videos.

Roman: Writing with Miss Redden.

Banjo: Playing soccer with my friends.

Leo: Learning to write sentences.

Atlas: Playing cars with my friends.

Maylee: Reading groups. It’s so much fun!

Hunter: Playing bouncy ball with my friends.

Chase: Playing soccer with my friends.

Dhruv: Playing with my friends.

Wren: Using Kinetic sand on Fun Fridays!

Remi: Our job chart, I like turning the lights back on.

Emily: Art and drawing with Miss Redden.

Cillian: Participating in the Cross Country fun run.

Maple: Learning how to read with Miss Redden.

Raul: Writing with Miss Redden.

Micky: Our job chart, I like getting the lunch orders for everyone.

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billy cart derby

Sunday was an extraordinary day at the Pit Stop for our school’s major P&C fundraising and community event as part of the Bangalow Billycart Derby. The glorious weather and incredible efforts and energy of our P&C, Year 6 students and parent volunteers made the day an enormous success.

Thank you to everyone who donated cakes and jar tombolas, bought or sold raffle tickets and to those who gave their time on the day. We know that the raffle ticket sales alone have raised $11,000 for the school and we cannot wait to hear the overall outcome from the event.

An event like this takes months of planning, organisation and energy and we would like to recognise the huge efforts of our 2023 P&C for all their work in making the event such a success.

The raffle is drawn tonight – good luck!

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cross country carnival

Congratulations to all students who participated at our school carnival on Friday 28 April, it was lovely seeing all students getting involved and cheering on their team mates and friends. Cross Country House Champions this year were the DOLPHINS with 352 points.

• 12 & 13 Year Old BOYS 3km - 1st place and Age Champion Reuben E, 2nd place Ryder G, 3rd place Ben M
• 12 & 13 Year Old GIRLS 3km - 1st place tie and Age Champions Sophie F and Emma S, 3rd place tie Disha B and Frankie T
• 11 Year Old BOYS 3km -1st place and Age Champion Billy I, 2nd place Harrison L, 3rd place Zac S
• 11 Year Old GIRLS 3km - 1st place and Age Champion Allegra B, 2nd place Anais F, 3rd place Milla B
• 10 Year Old BOYS 2km - 1st place and Age Champion Charlie D, 2nd place Quin A, 3rd place Jack A
• 10 Year Old GIRLS 2km - 1st place and Age Champion Gigi B, 2nd place Mila H, 3rd place Ruby S-H
• 8 & 9 Year Old BOYS 2km - 1st place and Age Champion Alex D, 2nd Bowen B, 3rd Louis M
• 8 & 9 Year Old GIRLS 2km - 1st place and Age Champion Millie I, 2nd Maisie S-S, 3rd Rose G
• 7 Year Old BOYS 1km - 1st place Beau B, 2nd place Kaio S, 3rd place Alex B
• 7 Year Old GIRLS 1km - 1st place Della Z, 2nd place Hazel B, 3rd place Malie A

The District Cross Country was held on Friday 12th May. Students 8 years and over were selected to attend this carnival based on their results in the Bangalow School Cross Country Carnival. Congratulations to all those students who represented BPS and special mention to Alex D, Charlie D, Bowen B, Billy I and Reuben E who will be competing at the Zone Cross Country Carnival on Friday 2nd June we look forward to hearing the results.

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Far North Coast Dance Festival

Our four school dance groups, Years 1-6 Boys, Stage 1 Girls, Stage 2 Girls and Stage 3 girls have been working hard on finishing and polishing their dance pieces for the Far North Coast Festival. Involving, over 90 students across the school it is an exciting opportunity for these students. Last Friday, the festival coordinator visited our school for our dress rehearsal ahead of our performance at the FNC Dance Festival on the evening of Wednesday 7th June.

Mrs Sharp and Mrs Cross are both extremely proud of the effort and time the students have committed to their dance groups over Term 1 and 2.

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FESTIVAL OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

The Bangalow Public School recorder group headed to Murwillumbah on Monday 22 May for a cluster rehearsal with Murwillumbah Public School and Pottsville Beach Public School. They were led by The Arts Unit recorder conductor, Luke Wallace who will be conducting them at the Sydney Opera House in June. After the rehearsal, the group performed for Murwillumbah PS and parents.

Akshay S attended a selective recorder camp during the holidays where he was able to further his musical skills. His ensemble has been chosen to perform at the Opera House in a special act. Congratulations Akshay.

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pb4l gotcha awards

Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) is embedded into everything we do at Bangalow PS. Our three core values of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner are at the centre of our PB4L program. Students receive PB4L Gotcha tickets as a reward for their positive behaviour. The Year 6 PB4L ministry tally the data and updates the Gotcha whole school reward token cylinders in the front office. Once all the tubes are full, the students receive a whole school reward. Congratulations, BPS, we made it!! Extra play will be awarded next week.

A HUGE congratulations to our first PB4L Silver Award recipients. They have earned 100 Gotcha tickets and 10 OBA awards.

Rex, Oscar, Delilah, Maisie and Gracie.

Congratulations to all our PB4L Bronze Award recipients! It is so lovely to see so many displaying our schools’ values.

Maylee, Micky, Eva, Cleo, Raul, Leo, Artie, Cillian, Maple, Ava, Wren, Banjo, Chase, Roman, Hunter, Atlas, Jude, Opie, Otis, Flo, Leo, Dusty, Matilda, Jarvis, Kai, Angus, Xeres, Vera, Hudson, Johnny, Ra, Esme, Lottie, Maceo, Hazel, Buster, Gracie, Malie, Adi, Monty, Banjo, George, Bay, Flynn, Ochre, Della, Manoa, Tavi, Eve, Lola, Luna, Saila, Rosie, Azaliah, Lotte, Emmy, Orlando, Neve, Saylor, August, Rockford, Casper, Ari, Matilda, Arlo, Kaio, Elliott, Mae, Lotte, Isla, Vivienne, Van, Maxwell, Harry, Billy, Miles, Bowen, Naomi, Dexie, Quin, Artie, Skylar, Ruby, Hugo, Charlotte, Anais, Reuben, Felix and Finley.

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kindergarten 2024

Kindergarten 2024 enrolment has commenced. if you have a child who will need to be enrolled in Kindy for next year, please contact the school via phone or email to begin your Kindergarten enrolment process, or you can enrol ONLINE . Similarly, if you know of any local families who may be looking to enrol, please encourage them to do so. In this way we can inform them of information sessions and transition dates early.

Save the dates!

Kindy 2024 Parent information sessions and school tours: Friday 28th July

Kindy 2024 Orientation Mornings:

• Wednesday 18th October
• Wednesday 25th October
• Wednesday 1st November

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naidoc week

In 2023, the NAIDOC Theme is “For Our Elders”. “Across every generation, our Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers, and our loved ones.” https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/current-theme

The Goonellabah Department of Education Office is holding their NAIDOC Celebration on Friday 21st July 2023 (Week 1, Term 3) and would like to work in partnership with local schools to recognise the long-standing commitment that our local Elders have contributed to education.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are being invited to submit a piece of work (of the following mediums) to either recognise an Elder that has inspired them or what the theme “For Our Elders” mean to them. The submissions could be either -

• A piece of writing
• A drawing
• A poem
• A song
• A rap
• A video
• A photo collage
• A podcast/Vodcast

When students are considering creating their piece of work, please think about the following attributes outlined in the theme description, that our Elders are:

• trailblazers
• nurturers
• advocates
• teachers
• survivors
• leaders
• hard workers

The submissions will be displayed/played at the Goonellabah Education’s NAIDOC Celebrations on Friday 21st July 2023.

For our non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students they may wish to design a poster around the theme “For Our Elders” or colour-in the 2023 NAIDOC Poster that can be downloaded HERE , which will also be displayed around the Goonellabah Education Office.

Students are encouraged to create their work at home and submit it to the school office by Friday 16th June.

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bravehearts incursion

Bravehearts’ personal safety education program, Ditto’s 'Keep Safe Adventure' show will be visiting Bangalow Public School K-2 students on Tuesday 6 June 2023.

The show content and resource materials now includes key updates, which have been developed with oversight from Australia’s leading child protection and development experts and researchers, as well as educators, parents and carers.

Further information about the program has been emailed to K-2 parents. There is no cost for this activity.

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PB4L)

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awards

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important dates

Term 2 2023

• Monday 29 May - COMPASS Music Festival, Coffs Harbour
• Friday 2 June - Far North Coast Cross Country Carnival
• Friday 2 June - K-6 Assembly - Junbung (5/6P) class item
• Tuesday 6 June - Bravehearts performance K-2
• Wednesday 7 June - FNC Dance Festival
• Friday 9 June - Stage 3 Byron Bay High School Drama Performance
• Monday 12 June - King's Birthday public holiday
• Friday 16 June - North Coast Regional Cross Country Carnival
• Friday 16 June - K-6 Assembly - Bing-in (3/4J) class item
• Friday 16 June - Festival of Instrumental Music (recorder group) - Sydney
• Wednesday 21 June - Bangalow PS Athletics Carnival
• Monday 26 June - School Photos
• Friday 30 June - Special Assembly - Athletics
• Friday 30 June - last day of Term 2

TERM 3 2023

• Tuesday 18 July - Term 3 commences for students
• Friday 4 August - Headlands District Athletics Carnival
• Thursday 10 to Friday 11 August - Stage 2 Camp Goodenough
• Friday 18 August - Far North Coast Zone Athletics Carnival
• Tuesday 29 August - Brainstorm "Sticks & Stones" performance K-6
• Friday 1 September - North Coast Regional Athletics
• Friday 22 September - last day of Term 3

Term 4 2023

• Tuesday 3 October - Term 4 commences for students
• Monday 20 to Wednesday 29 November - K-2 Intensive Swimming Program
• Tuesday 28 November - Year 6 Orientation Day at Byron Bay High School
• Monday 4 December to Friday 8 December - 3-6 Intensive Swimming / Water Safety Program
• Wednesday 13 December - Presentation Day Assembly
• Friday 15 December - last day of school for students

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ARE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE?

Please update the school office whenever there is a change to any of your contact details. We are frequently trying to contact parents on disconnected numbers or at places that they no longer work. We also need alternative "emergency contacts" in case you cannot be contacted in an emergency. If you would like to check the details we have on file, just phone the office on 6687 1434 or shoot us an EMAIL .

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FOOD ALLERGY WEEK 21-27 MAY 2023

Food Allergy Week is an initiative of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) and is dedicated to promoting community understanding of food allergy to help protect those at risk. Australia has the highest incidence of food allergy in the world, and it’s growing at a rapid rate with the country seeing a 7% year on year increase in food allergy fatalities over the last 15 years. We estimate that there are more than 500,000 Australians with a diagnosed food allergy and many more undiagnosed.

The theme for Food Allergy Week 2023 is adrenaline injector first for anaphylaxis, asthma reliever second: a life-saving order. Many people that have both food allergy and asthma sometimes confuse anaphylaxis for asthma. If you have food allergy and asthma and you experience sudden breathing difficulty within a few hours after eating, always use your adrenaline injector first and then your asthma reliever puffer. If in doubt, give adrenaline injector first.

If you have both asthma and food allergy, we encourage you to go to your GP to learn how to manage both and how to respond in an emergency. It is always good practice to have well controlled asthma and this includes in people with food allergy as breathing difficulty is common in anaphylaxis. Well controlled asthma can help reduce your risk of severe anaphylaxis. Always have your ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis and your adrenaline injector with you. Follow instructions on your ASCIA Action Plan. You can read more about asthma and anaphylaxis HERE.

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Follow us on Facebook and now Instagram to keep up with the latest news from the P&C.

• Instagram @bangalow_p_and_c
• Facebook Bangalow P&C Facebook

Fundraising committee: We’re always on the look out for new friends. Please email us if you would like to join!

P & c meeting

• Date: Wednesday 14 June 2023
• Time: 5pm
• Venue: school library or online via Teams
• Email for details, we will have an update on the new play space!

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pit stop wrap up

A massive thanks to everyone for your support, contributions and attendance at Sunday’s Pit Stop. What a day it was!!

The sun was shining, there was so much fun and good community vibe in the air! It was so lovely to be back on school grounds and celebrating our school with the community.

Big thanks to the extended P&C and our fundraising committee for working tirelessly behind to scenes to put on such a fantastic day. Shout out to all the helpers, stall coordinators, bakers, jar tombola-creators, those who donated, raffle ticket sellers, and set up and pack down crews (who our GA Mark mentioned were the best he’d worked with!). We are so grateful for your support!

We are still tallying the final numbers and waiting for donations from stallholders to come in. We expect to have fundraised a similar amount to last year ($14,000) which is a stellar effort especially given it was only 8 months ago and the economy has changed since then.

Raffle ticket sales are still coming in too but we are look at selling over $11,000 worth.

So a total of $25,000 which is amazing!

Special shout out to Common People Brewing Co (Kempnich family) who donated 50% of their profits from the day, Nexba (Bilbe family) for donating a pallet of drinks and Poppy Galactic and the Beat (Richmond family) and Spaghetti Circus (Cadwell family) for their performances. In the Pink Gelato, Abracadabra and Foodworks who also donated prizes and stock for us to sell.