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.
Happy School Holidays! School resumes for Term 4 on Monday 10 October
class of the week - wajung (1/2a)
This term has been a very exciting and engaging time for all of us in Wajung. We have been able to show our ability to be Connected, Adventurous and Driven Learners through involvement in lots of extra curricular activities such as the Colour Fun Run, Netball and #Shrek the Musical. In class we have also been engaged with many fun learning activities including learning about natural resources in Science, deep diving to learn about protecting Sea Turtles in English, understanding the places and spaces that surround us in Geography, enjoying percussion and experimenting with instruments in Music, and creating amazing underwater artworks in Visual Arts.
We cannot wait to share with you the many learning experiences that we have undertaken this term, we hope you enjoy them!
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the billycart derby
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the pit stop
Heartfelt thanks to our wonderful parent community who came out to support The Pit Stop on Sunday.
Whether you baked, made jar tombolas, worked on a stall, sold raffle tickets, set up tents, shared information through your networks, donated raffle prizes or spent up big on the day… you helped raise funds for our children and their new nature playground.
Together we raised over $30,000!!
What a stellar effort! Especially with the constraints of setting up on the road and relearning the ropes after a two year hiatus.
Big thanks to Carol, the Administration team, Teachers and GA Mark for all their efforts and support.
An honourable mention to the school construction crew who bought 30 raffle ticket books!
And special thanks to the Lions Club and Greg Nash for their partnership and coordinating such a wonderful day for our community!
Big thanks to the P&C fundraising committee who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make The Pit Stop a success… David, Chami, Pramod, Nell, Emma, Mike, Tony, Kira, Jason and Anna.
Feel free to send any feedback through so we can build on our success for next year!
Thanks,
Anna Vinfield - 0417 009 547
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enrolments
Kindergarten enrolments are well under way for next year. Kindy Orientation will commence early in Term 4. Please remember that in order for students to attend Kindy O, they must be enrolled (due to Duty of Care regulations). We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new Kindergarten students into our wonderful community.
If you have a child and are yet to enrol 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.
As the year quickly draws near to end, we ask you to please inform the school as soon as possible if you know that your child will not be at Bangalow PS next year. We rely on accurate enrolment information to form the basis of our staffing and class organisation. We appreciate your help in this matter.
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life education k-6
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sport news
K-2 intensive swimming program - starts tuesday week 1
Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 classes will be participating in a Learn to Swim program at Ballina Memorial Pool in Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 4. Students will be having an early lunch and will NOT be able to order frozen items from the canteen on these days. Please return the permission slip either with payment ($80) or authorisation to use EHF funds for this activity.
3-6 water safety & stroke correction
The Years 3-6 swimming program will take place in Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 4 (Mon/Tues/Wed in W9; Mon/Tues in W10). Notes have been sent home - please return the permission slip either with payment ($40) or authorisation to use EHF funds for this activity.
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school visitor check-in
Every visitor to our school site needs to check in at the school office - this is NSW Department of Education policy. This used to be in the form of a paper sign-on book, however all schools have now moved to a digital sign-in procedure, using a QR code.
Many parents and carers are familiar with the process of using their phone to scan our school’s QR code and sign-in as a visitor but what happens if you forget your phone? We’ve got you covered. Our new School Visitor Check-in concierge iPad device and app is designed to help you check-in and check-out in mere moments! You can continue to check-in with your phone, but if you need an alternative, please use the concierge device at front reception.
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Sending an absence notification to school?
please don't just write "sick"!
When your child is absent from school, please advise us of the reason as soon as possible. You can do this with a simple phone call to the office, or by completing an Absentee Form in the School Stream app. If you are reporting the absence electronically, or responding to our automated SMS (which is sent out at 11am each day to parents of students who are absent without an explanation), please be sure to leave a detailed reason. If your child is unwell, please provide some further information so we don' t have to follow up with another phone call (e.g. "cold/flu", "headache", "tummy bug", etc).
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positive behaviour for learning (pb4l)
Congratulations to our weekly Gotcha Award winners, who each received an ice block ~
- Gargoon (KB) - Gracie V
- Billing (KK) - Mila W
- Jingrrd Jingrrd (KL) - Orlando M
- Wajung (1/2A) - Van D
- Bing-in (1/2M) - Leon L
- Jahrayn (1/2S) - Tavi G
- Ngumahl (3/4M) - Leo C
- Yumbar (3/4W) - Skylar F
- Boon-inge (4/5PH) - Clancy W
- Junbung (5/6A) - Gem R
- Gooyarni (5/6G) - Hugh H
Assembly
If your child's class will be presenting an assembly item, you will receive an email on the Friday beforehand, inviting you to attend.
THE NEXT ASSEMBLY WILL BE TERM 4 WEEK 2, FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER FOR YEARS K-2 AND WILL BE RUN BY BING-IN (1/2M), 2:45PM IN THE HALL. PARENTS WELCOME.
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important dates
Term 4 2022
- Monday 10 October - Term 4 commences for students and staff
- Tuesday 11 - Friday 21 October - K-2 Intensive Swimming Program
- Tuesday 11 October - Life Education
- Wednesday 12 October - Life Education
- Wednesday 12 October - Kindy Orientation
- Monday 17 October - Life Education
- Tuesday 18 October - Life Education
- Wednesday 19 October - Kindy Orientation
- Wednesday 26 October - Kindy Orientation
- Tuesday 29 November - BBHS Year 7 Transition Day
- Monday 5 - Wednesday 7 December - Years 3-6 Water Safety and Stroke Correction Program
- Thursday 8 - Friday 9 December - Stage 2 Camp
- Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 December - Years 3-6 Water Safety and Stroke Correction Program
- Wednesday 14 December - Presentation Assembly
- Wednesday 14 December - Year 6 Farewell
- Friday 16 December - End of year school fun day to various locations
- Monday 19 December - last day of Term 4 for students
- Tuesday 20 December - Pupil free day
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.
Don't forget to follow Bangalow P&C on Facebook
P & c meeting
- Date: Wednesday 19 October 2022
- Time: 5pm
- Venue: school library or online via zoom
- Email bangalowpublicschool@pandcaffiliate.org.au for zoom details
Your P&C association needs a Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. Come and be an intrinsic influencer to our school by joining the exec and contributing to your community.
Please contact David or Tony on the above email for more information.
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uniform shop
more stock has arrived!
The only items we are still waiting on are size 6 & size 8 SHORTS - thanks for your patience; these orders will be filled as soon as they arrive.
You can now purchase uniform items using the Educational Hardship Fund money allocated to your child - please contact the school office if you wish to do this (do not order on Flexischools).
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.
term 3 roster
A massive THANK YOU to all the volunteers this term. We have had some new faces pop up and of course our AMAZING regulars! Without you the canteen cannot run.
All yellow dates require extra volunteers. Please PM me if you can spare 3 hours (9 to 12) on any of those dates!
Selina Downes (Canteen Coordinator) ~ 0423 166 046
term 4 roster
Lions Recycle for Sight Month
The Lions Club of Brunswick Mullumbimby is collecting used prescription glasses, magnifier glasses and sunglasses (without cases) during the month of October. Each pair donated will be refurbished and a person in a developing country will be able to see thanks to that donation.
Thanks to Australians who help the Lions collect used glasses, currently 450,000 adults and children in developing countries, unable to see, receive this free gift each year.
There will be a collection box at the front office during the month of October.
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.