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.
around the schooL
bangalow show
Congratulations to all students and a big thank you to staff for the wonderful work entered in the Art and Written Word Section at the Bangalow Show.
All students had a great time checking out the Pavilion and what was on at the show on Friday afternoon.
Special mention to:
- Overall Written Word Champion Under 12 – Allegra B
- Handwriting: Third Place – Spike S
- Limerick: First Place – Diallo P-J, Second Place – Zac S
- Poetry: Second Place – Alfie O
- Grace Wilton Memorial Art Prize: Summer C
- Art: First Place – Aaliyah G-H, Callan K, Darcy P
- Second Place - Miles P, Quin A, Henry W, Leo C, Syd M
- Multi Media Art: First Place - Hera H
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year 6 young legends podcast
We have collaborated with Lealah from Byron Youth Services with the goal of producing our own podcast. Year 6 have been engaged in learning the art of asking questions and the technical components of podcasting. We can't wait to show you the finished product later this term.
Mrs Gisen
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2023 src speeches
Nominations are currently being called for from Year 5 students who wish to be considered for an SRC Leaders role in 2023. Nomination forms have been sent home and are to be returned to Mrs Gisen by TOMORROW. Students will present their speech to the school on Thursday, 1st December, at 12 pm in the school hall. Parents are invited to attend. As in previous years, we will be selecting 8 students as a leadership group. The student leadership of our school is a very important role, and we look forward to seeing who will lead our school in 2023. Best of luck Year 5 candidates.
SRC Year 1-5 will take place in the first weeks of 2023.
2023 Sports House Captain and Vice Captain Voting
Nominations are currently being called for from Year 5 students who wish to be considered for Sports House Captain and Vice Captain roles in 2023. Nomination forms have been sent home and are to be returned to Mrs Gisen by TOMORROW. Students will present their speech to their house group, and voting will take place on Wednesday, 30th November. Best of luck Year 5 candidates.
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Film By The Northern Rivers Film Festival
Quiet on Set…… ACTION!
Tuesday 29th November, at the Whitebrook Theatre in Southern Cross University, our school will be taking part in the Film By The Northern Rivers Film Festival. The festival is made up of short films from local primary schools, showcasing the creative talents of all of our students. The event will run from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Our school has worked hard to complete our film and would like you to invite you to a special viewing on the big screen. There is a total of 15 schools involved and tickets will be selling fast, so please get in quickly to avoid disappointment. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased online HERE
…..and CUT!
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enrolments
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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volunteer thank you afternoon tea
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library news
Hello from the library and a big thank you for participating in Book Club this year. Your purchases have given us hundreds of 'rewards' that we've used to get some new books. These purchases complement the ongoing purchasing of quality literature for our students.
The amazing Library Ministry and helpers continue to ensue our library operates efficiently - A big thank you to all the students involved.
The end of year routine in the library means borrowing and reading for as long as possible and then bringing back all loaned books by the end of Week 9. Long term overdue notes will go home this week to give everyone plenty of time to look for them. Please don't worry if you think you have returned a book, sometimes mistakes are made and we do find them on the shelf, so please let us know and we'll have another good look for them before sending out an invoice.
- Week 7 - Normal borrowing, long term overdue notes to go home
- Week 8 - Normal borrowing, look at home for long term overdues and bring back asap
- Week 9 - No more borrowing, books to be returned asap. Overdue invoices to be sent out on Friday 9th December
- Week 10 - No more borrowing - keep looking for any lost books and bring them in!
We also have a Quiet Activities Club in the library - this will continue right up until the end of term - activities include reading 🙂, mindfulness colouring in, drawing, nature weaving, puzzles and games.
All the best, and happy reading!
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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) - Saskia C
- Billing (KK) - Saila E
- Jingrrd Jingrrd (KL) - Eddie M
- Wajung (1/2A) - Neve H
- Bing-in (1/2M) - Marli B
- Jahrayn (1/2S) - Ruby C
- Ngumahl (3/4M) - Billy O
- Yumbar (3/4W) - Ruby S-H
- Boon-inge (4/5PH) - Summer C
- Junbung (5/6A) - Sylvie D
- Gooyarni (5/6G) - Aaliyah G-H
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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 HELD NEXT WEEK, FRIDAY 2 DECEMBER, FOR YEARS 3-6 AND WILL BE RUN BY JUNBUNG (5/6A), 2:45pm IN THE HALL. PARENTS WELCOME.
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important dates
Term 4 2022
- 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
- Thursday 8 December - Aspire Higher Stage 3 leadership workshop
- Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 December - Years 3-6 Water Safety and Stroke Correction Program
- Tuesday 13 December - K-2 Coffee and Carols 9.30
- Wednesday 14 December - Presentation Assembly 9.30am-10.15am K-2, 10.30am-11.20am 3-6
- Wednesday 14 December - Year 6 Farewell
- Thursday 15 December - Year 6 clap-out
- Thursday 15 December - Reports sent home
- Friday 16 December - End of year school fun day to various locations NO CANTEEN
- Friday 16 December - last day of Term 4 for students *Note NEW DATE*
- Monday 19 December - Staff Development day
- Tuesday 20 December - Staff Development day
Term 1 2023
- Tuesday 31 January - school commences for students in Years 1-6
- Tuesday 31 January - Best Start Kindergarten 2023
- Wednesday 1 February - Best Start Kindergarten 2023
- Thursday 2 February - Kindergarten students commence
- Friday 10 February - Swimming Carnival Year 2-6 (8 years old and above)
- Thursday 6 April - last day of Term 1
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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 February 2023
- 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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end of year get together
We’ve nearly wrapped up another year at Bangalow Public School. And what a year!
The P&C would like to invite you to a family gathering to celebrate the year, our children and their growth. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with other families.
We know it’s a busy time of year so we’ve opted for a casual afternoon at the Bowlo. More details to follow but in the meantime please save the date!
RSVP HERE
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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 do not order lunch for students in Years 3-6 on Wednesday 7th and Friday 9th December, as they will be attending the Swimming Program on these days and will need to bring a packed lunch.
Please be aware the canteen has had a few price increases. The price increases are due to an increase in supplier costs; Bakery and Sushi items. All items made fresh in the canteen (sandwiches, toasties, wraps, fruit and salads etc) will remain at the same price.
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 4 roster
The Lismore Speedway has very generously donated 10 free tickets to Bangalow Public School. If you would like tickets please contact the school office. First in best dressed, limit of two (2) tickets per family.
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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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