Jingi Walla - Welcome!
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation. We are grateful for the winding creek - Balun - and the Bangalow Palm trees, that are not just pretty but also a source of food, water and materials for the Arakwal people. We are thankful we can learn whilst we play on this land. We respect and love our Jugan - land. We treat all elders with jarima (pronounced Garima) - respect. We will take action to protect, unite and connect with Country.
principal's message
Class SRC Representatives
Last Friday I had the privilege of inducting our new SRC representatives at assembly. Congratulations to the students who have been chosen by their peers to represent their grade this semester as Student Representative Council (SRC) members. And well done to all students who nominated themselves to run. These students will represent the general student voice at school, so please encourage your child to speak with their SRC rep and Mrs Gisen if they have something they would like to bring up or see happen at school.
Professional Learning Saturday Conference
Last Saturday, my staff participated in a professional development day. We spent the morning learning about teaching writing, and how this is covered in the new syllabus. Laetitia Cross ran a wonderful introduction to the work that we will be focused on this year in our professional learning and teaching programs.
We also spent time looking at the Department’s new welfare and wellbeing policies, procedures and framework, which aim to keep students engaged in learning at school. This session was run by Katie-Eve Gisen, and all staff found the session engaging and useful.
Our professional learning for the day aligned with our Strategic Improvement Plan, particularly Strategic Directions 1 and 3. We are looking forward to putting our learning into practice. A very big thank you to Katie-Eve and Laetitia for all of your work on these presentations, and also to my staff for spending their Saturday engaged in professional development to ensure that we continue on our journey of school improvement.
Assembly
Regular K-6 assemblies will be held fortnightly on a Friday afternoon at 2:30pm. Parents and caregivers will receive an invitation if their child is receiving a Positive Behaviour for Learning Bronze, Silver or Gold award, and also if their child’s class is presenting an item.
Please note the expectation is for students to go back to class after assembly is complete, to finalise any end of week class matters, including handing out of notes. It is also a nice way to end the day with their friends and teachers. Students should not be signed out after assembly, unless there are extenuating circumstances.
Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews
Three Way Interviews will be held during Week 10 of this term. Booking information will be sent home in the coming weeks.
Communication
For any contact with your child or child’s teacher, please call or email the school office and they will pass on the required information. Your child’s teacher will call or organise a time to meet with you. Please be mindful that teachers are in class teaching or on playground duty during school hours so they will be in touch with you when they are able to.
Research shows that students learn best when parents and the school work together in a mutually respectful, supportive and positive way. The NSW DoE has a School Community Charter for all members of NSW public school communities. We greatly appreciate all parental involvement and welcome you to our school community.
Toilets
The student toilets have been an ongoing problem since the start of this year, with many instances of deliberate damage and sullying occurring throughout the day. This makes it very unpleasant for other students to use, and is an ongoing cost having to organise emergency cleans, or replace broken fixtures and repair damage. These funds then have to be redirected from elsewhere in the budget. I have asked my staff to remind students about treating school property with respect and following our PB4L expectations, but I ask you to please also speak to your children about this important matter. This will be vital as we continue to take ownership of our new school buildings and spaces, as we want these spaces to remain wonderful and inspiring for many school generations to come.
Meet the teacher sessions
Finally, it was wonderful to see so many parents and students who came along to our Meet the Teacher sessions. It was a such a lovely afternoon, and it was a great opportunity to mingle and get to know one another. Thank you to our Year 6 students and parent volunteers for cooking our sausages and selling lots of sausage sandwiches and drinks. I would also like to give my appreciation to my staff who stayed back to supervise and assist on the evening.
We will be selling our remaining sausages and drinks to help continue our fundraising efforts for the Year 6 farewell and legacy wall in the coming weeks.
Carol
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
~Robert Brault~
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class of the week - jahrayn 3/4w
It has been a busy start to 2023 and we’re already in Week 6! Students have been settling into a new school year, new year level and for some a new stage. We have been busy completing initial assessments, setting up classroom rules and expectations and establishing what lessons across all key learning areas look like in 3/4 W.
Rock and Water
3/4W have been participating well in the Rock and Water program. They have practised standing stronger by grounding, centering and regulating their breath. They have practised maintaining eye contact using both ‘water eyes’ and ‘rock eyes’ and also set boundaries. In the most recent session, they explored the rock and water concept at a deeper level through partner activities such as ‘sticky hands’ where they could feel and sense the right time to use more or less force to achieve an outcome.
Writing
Students have been learning about the process authors go through when writing texts. As authors in 3/4 W, we have been investigating the stages of planning, composing and recording, where the ‘7 Steps to Writing Success’ fits into the process and determining our author’s purpose. Together we have completed each stage and written learning intentions and success criteria so we know what we are trying to achieve. We are progressing toward revising and editing and publishing in the coming weeks.
This week we used the image of a tornado as inspiration. We worked with a partner to plan, compose and begin writing a narrative. We focused on sizzling starts, dynamic dialogue and tightening the tension within our writing. To practise using Google Classroom and Docs, we used the laptops to type the start of our stories. We hope you are captivated by the beginning of our stories.
The storm and the horses ~ by Naomi C
Tick-tock, tick-tock. Luna watched the clock. “When will something exciting happen?” Luna asked herself. BANG! Lightning struck Luna and her family’s house! I wonder if dad’s all right” Luna thought. Her mum could tell she was worried.
Farm attack ~ by Kailani P-J
One cold winter morning on the 14th of September Alex and Kailani were fast asleep. When suddenly they heard rumbling Kailani and Alex ran outside to see what was going on when they looked outside and there was a massive tornado getting closer and closer. “we only have ten minutes to get out of here!” yelled kailani. So kailani and Alex took all they needed and ran out the door. “Quick! Let’s get in the car” screamed Alex. but when kailani and Alex were getting in the car the car got struck by lightning. Zap kailani and Alex had to run they run as fast as they could but the tornado was getting closer.
THE WILDEST WINDSTORM OF THE WEST ~ by Miranda B
Flow heard the tingling of her keyring as she walked back from school. It was a dull and boring day, and quite hot too. It had been awfully cold this winter, so she enjoyed this unusually hot day. As a few minutes passed, the walk felt as if it were going forever. Once she reached the house, she was tired of walking, so she slumped onto her bed, reading.
FARM ATTACK ~ by Alex D
One cold winter morning, Kailani and Alex woke to the sound of rumbling. Kailani opened the door and there was a huge tornado. Then Kailani and Alex sprinted to their car and hopped in it. Alex drove off with kailani. “HURRY UP,” said Alex to Kailani.
The Wildest Storm In The West ~ by Benji B
“We have to get hay for the cows,” grandad said. “Ok,” nan said. We drove to the store and when we got to the driveway there was a tornado. We ran home and 3 minutes later half the house was destroyed. We have lost each other. I ran to town completely destroyed. We found each other and got the horses to see if mum was fine.
Tornado Torture! ~ by Ruby S-H
Crash! Went the thunder, as the storm is getting closer. Lottie screams “Aaaggghhh!” Sarah rushes in, looks at her phone then quickly picks up Lottie and runs outside. Farmer Frank is already out there rounding up the sheep, horses and cattle. “We need to evacuate!” He said. Lottie doesn't know what’s going on. “Frank, we’ll ride the horses out of here!” Sarah said loudly. Lottie jumps on Luna, Sarah jumps on Silver and Frank jumps on Graham. Luckily this isn’t the worst of it. But they need to hurry up. They see lights in the distance, “We’ll ride over there” Frank said. Sadly they were too late, they saw a tornado, they headed back inside, got their essential stuff, loaded up the horses then galloped away. They look back at their beautiful ranch, which is now nothing but rubble. Lottie starts to cry.
The Storm Monster ~ by Billy G
We are driving back home and we see what seems to be a giant's foot. It started to hail. By the time we got home there was a giant tornado. It split the house in 2! We have to go to the car! “What! It is broken!”
A NOT SO JOLLY CHRISTMAS ~ by Callee W
Hey! Have you ever had the worst Christmas? One morning I woke up and on the radio it said a very very big cyclone was going to be here in a hour.
THE DAY THE HURRICANE STRUCK ~ by Clementine T
One misty day I woke up. Boom, crash, bang! A hurricane was coming. I let all the horses go. l rode them away but the horses were not fast enough so I went back and got in my jeep. l rode away put the horses in the boot then i was in the city. I only have 24 hours to warn everyone.
Waffles ~ by Elijah H
Waffles!? Straight up waffles! Why is my family eating WAFFLES when there is a tornado right there? Dad, why are we eating waffles?!!!
The Night Of The Living Sawnado ~ by Felix D
Crash! “Bob, Jonny get in the truck!” I scream. Lightning filed the sky. “The rain fell like bullets harry,” I said. I revved the engin just as…BOOM a huge foot landed on the house shuttering the brick.
The Vortex ~by Hugo Z
We have to go and do something. It was on the 30th of July. We had to get ready before the vortex crashes and demolishes everything. So we had to rush.
The farm vortex ~ by Louis McF
Ahh shouted Tyler to Bob me and you have 15 minutes to get out before the vortex hits our house but what about the pigs? I will put them in the back of the truck good they are my favourite animal on the farm come on let’s get them now. But then Tyler noticed a problem there’s no fuel in the truck Why is there no fuel you filled it up yesterday? I do not know maybe a robber stole it.
A NOT SO JOLLY CHRISTMAS ~ by Marley D
Have you ever had terrible Christmas because if you have then you should know that it might have been terrible? But not as bad as this Christmas. Charley and his son Ben were going to see Charlotte, Ben's mum for Christmas. Charlotte moved for a bit so she could do some work. So Charley and Ben grabbed the horses and some hay.
The storm giant ~ by Maximo M
There was a giant who travelled in a tornado. A very big tornado is going to hit the town the mayor told Maximo.
THE WINDSTORM OF THE WEST ~ by Mila H
Flow heard a sound that sounded like a tornado coming for her dad and mum wake up she said. Then they ran away from the house and then they saw horses and saved them. Then we took the horses with us because we had a trailer and then we drove off and went away with our horses.
The Wishing cube ~ by Phoenix T
Fuzzy the corgi was at school with his friends, Billy and Felix. They were playing Roblox on the iPad, the game was called ‘doors’. This isn’t just any game, the objective is to go through different doors to find the end. You start in an elevator with a lot of different people you don’t know. In the game there are also monsters that chase you, they won’t stop until they either find you or you win the game. Once the elevator doors open, the game begins.
The Tornado ~ by Poppy C
Bom! The lighting struck! Mum shouted out kids jump onto one of the horses and ride it to the valley. Me and dad will meet you there with the other two horses ok? The kids did just what their mum told them to do. The kids were struggling to ride the horse because they had never ridden before.
Tireset Cyclone ~ Quin A
“Ahhh”! I jump out of bed in a rush to see what's happening. I run down the hallway of our house At 5:46 am. “There’s a cyclone!” I wake up everyone. I ask myself if we save the animus or us.
The Night of The living SAWNADOW ~ by Rye D
Crash! Bob Jonny get in the car we have to go start the engine. What is happening said Bob with a shout. The Sawnadow god has been AWAKENED and it is going to destroy the world…
THE DAY THE Hurricane Struck `~ by Skylar F
One misty day l woke up. The ground started to shake. The dust rose and a hurricane struck. l let the horse go…
The Storm & The Horses ~ by Tyla H
On one stormy day it was raining with gusts of wind then out of know where. Bang! A tornado. Run for your lives Peanut, Poppy and Daisy. Meet me at the town center i called out. Mum hop in the car with me and dad lightning and thunder. Every second the lightning hit the back of our ute. I yelled dad come on i don’t want my 16th birthday to end up like this we have to move somewhere.
The Horror ~ by Wolfgang W
BOOM! The thunderstruck this night at my house. and I had a bad feeling that the thunder was being controlled by this person…
The Terrible Tornado ~ by Chester K
I woke at 8 am to a small tornado. At 10 am it was mega! I ran to my friend’s room to wake him up…
THE TORNADO ~ by Dexie W
Boom! The lightning struck. Mum said to jump on the littlest horse. “We will get some food and we'll catch up. Go north, there is a canyon then you can hide in it while the tornado passes." So Lilly and Tom ran to the stables and unhook the littlest horse. She and Tom climbed on the horse and galloped North towards the canyon.
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src - semester one
At Bangalow Public School, we value student voice. Our SRC gives students the skills to create and to implement, to lead and to follow, to learn from mistakes and to succeed. Most importantly, it gives students the opportunity to represent the views of their peers, and to succeed in making those views heard. If a student isn't in the SRC but would like to suggest ideas, they are most welcome to approach their peers or Mrs Gisen and pitch these.
Congratulations to our Semester 1 Student Representative Council (SRC) who each received their badge at last week's assembly. We know you will be wonderful student leaders.
- Year 1 - Beau B and Rosie G
- Year 2 - Oscar W and Tilly K
- Year 3 - Isaac F and Marli B
- Year 4 - Miranda B and Artie B and Harry B (tied)
- Year 5 - Akshay S and Evie V
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kiss 'n' ride procedures
A reminder to parents about the Kiss n Ride procedures. Please familiarise yourself with our Kiss n Ride procedures which have been emailed to all parents.
Importantly, please take note of the following:
- Cars ARE NOT TO drive up to the area in front of the school, near the school gate behind the hall at any time. Children and adults use this area as pedestrians. Cars are to remain on the road at all times.
- During Kiss n Ride operating times (8:50am - 9:20am and 3:00pm - 3:30pm) the road is one way. Please follow the direction as laid out by the red arrows on the diagram in the procedures during these times.
- Do not pull out ahead of vehicles that are in front of yours once your child has hopped out of the car. And do not cut across the area to the west of the small Showground oval. This is also an area of high pedestrian traffic.
- Please remind children to get out of the car on the left-hand side, and ensure that your child is organised and ready to depart the car quickly when you pull up at drop off, so that you don't keep other cars waiting.
- Please be mindful of the speed you are travelling at and go slow.
We thank you for your understanding as we work together to ensure the safety of all of our students, and also the greater community.
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PB4L)
assembly
The next K - 6 Assembly will be held on Friday 10 March at 2:30pm in the hall. Jahrayn 3/4W will be the hosting class. All welcome to attend.
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FIRST AID and medication AT SCHOOL
If your child has a known health condition, please be sure to keep the school abreast of any changes to their condition and how we can best support them at school. Should your child NO LONGER require medication or a medical plan at school please provide a letter from your Doctor. We are currently updating all student medical records and your help in supplying up to date information is greatly appreciated.
If your child requires medication during the school day, please contact the office to discuss and obtain the necessary paperwork. Any medication should be accompanied by the relevant dosage information as determined by a health care professional.
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important dates
Term 1 2023
- Friday 10 March - K-6 Assembly 2:30pm
- Tuesday 14 March - North Coast Regional Swimming Carnival
- Wednesday 15 - Monday 27 March - NAPLAN for Y3 and Y5 students
- Friday 24 March - K-6 Assembly 2:30pm
- Friday 24 March - Year 6 Taster Day at Byron Bay High School
- Saturday 25 March - Election Day sausage sizzle and cake stall
- Monday 27 March - Friday 31 March - Three Way Interviews
- Monday 3 April - Cross Country Carnival
- Thursday 6 April - K-6 Assembly 2:30pm - Athletics Awards
- Thursday 6 April - last day of Term 1
Term 2 2023
- Wednesday 26 April - Term 2 commences for students
- Monday 8 to Thursday 11 May - Stage 3 Brisbane Major Excursion
- Friday 12 May - Headlands District Cross Country Carnival
- Sunday 21 May - Pit Stop and Billycart Derby
- Monday 29 May - COMPASS Music Festival, Coffs Harbour
- Friday 2 June - Far North Coast Cross Country Carnival
- Tuesday 6 June - Bravehearts performance K-2
- Monday 12 June - King's Birthday public holiday
- Friday 16 June - North Coast Regional Cross Country Carnival
- Wednesday 21 June - Bangalow PS Athletics Carnival
- Monday 26 June - School Photos
- 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 at bangalow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au.
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Don't forget to follow Bangalow P&C on Facebook
P & c meeting
- Date: Wednesday 15 March 2023
- Time: 5pm
- Venue: school library or online via zoom
- Email bangalowpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au for zoom details
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The P&C is a voluntary group of parents and carers. We collaborate to:
- Support the school and its programs
- Generate new initiatives
- Share information
- Raise funds for the school
By joining together, we better support our children, our school and strengthen our community. Your time and contribution make the difference in providing an educational environment that we can all celebrate and be proud of.
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P&C ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 15 MARCH 2023
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volunteers needed for sausage sizzle and cake stall 25 march
What’s an election without a sausage sizzle or cake stall?
We’re looking for volunteers to bake goodies prior or cook the BBQ on the day.
All funds raised go towards our new nature play space
Register your interest BangalowPublicSchool-pres@pandcaffiliate.org.au
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PIT STOP 2023
Our annual school fair, the Pit Stop, is on Sunday 21 May and coincides with the Bangalow Billycart Derby.
It’s a team effort and we would love your help with:
- prizes for our mega raffle - do you own/know a business that could donate a prize? No prize too small and vouchers welcome 🤗
- be part of the organising committee - next meeting 1 March
- volunteer on a stall on the day
- donate jars and goodies for games like jar tombola
- bake for our famous cake stall
Contact BangalowPublicSchool-pres@pandcaffiliate.org.au to register your interest.
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uniform shop
You can purchase uniform items using NSW Government Back to School Vouchers and any EHF money your child may have remaining - please contact the school office if you wish to do this (do not order on Flexischools).
Uniform supplies have arrived! Kylie has been busy filling orders and they will be delivered to students this week. We are still waiting on size 8 shirts and have been told they will be another few weeks. Apologies for the delay, and thank you for your patience.
Please direct any uniform enquiries to bangalowuniforms@gmail.com
canteen
Please contact Selina (Canteen Coordinator) on 0423 166 046 if you'd like to volunteer a few hours in our Canteen.
NB: All volunteers are to sign in at the front office. You will also need to complete a Volunteer Declaration prior to the day (and show photo ID) if you have not already done so.
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A free family-friendly festival will happen Saturday 4th March at the Mullumbimby Community Garden.
There will be heaps of activities for kids including seed-bomb making, a Spaghetti Circus playspace and performance, a reading from ‘Big Magic’ author Sarah Armstrong, a seed propagation workshop and a tree-planting. Lots for all ages too, with key speakers including Delta Kay, Damon Gameau and Rhoda Roberts, AO, who will chair a special Bundjalung Panel.
The festival is funded by the NSW Government, and you can book a free ticket HERE
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If you would like to advertise your business, service or event in our Newsletter, please contact the office on 6687 1434 for more information - conditions apply.
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