From our Principal. Contact Details. Address : PO BOX 82, BAYSWATER, VIC, Australia, 3153 Phone :

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1 Contact Details Address : PO BOX 82, BAYSWATER, VIC, Australia, 3153 Phone : Web : Absentee line : bayswater.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au From our Principal Diary Dates Junior School Excursion Student Stars Are you leaving Bayswater PS at the end of the year? Uniform Shop Grade 6 Graduation Events 2106 Camps Fun Run What's New on the Noticeboard? Games Club TRANSLATE From our Principal Exciting Changes for 2016 I would like to take this opportunity to announce some exciting changes to our school structure for Firstly we will be welcoming back Mrs Fiona Calamante, who many of you will remember took some well deserved Family Leave but as she couldn't stay away from our wonderful students any longer, she has decided to join us in a part time capacity. Fiona will be coordinating our new and exciting Visual Arts Program that will be run from the start of next year. Replacing Science, which will still be run as part of the classroom curriculum, Fiona will take each class for one hour each week and she will also have the added responsibility of updating our Art displays around the school. I have no doubt you will see some exciting, creative and beautiful displays of student work. Secondly we will be introducing a number of Intervention Programs to assist students in particular areas. Using teacher data from this years reports, small group or individual sessions will be run from the start of next year to assist students in the key areas of Reading, Writing and Numeracy. Not only will this help with basic skills and improved confidence but it will also assist students to participate in classroom activities with a greater level of enthusiasm. Teachers for 2016 Here is a list of our wonderful teachers and their roles for Foundation (1 class) : Angela Shrimpton and Kelly Roberts will again share this class. Level 1 / 2 (2 classes) : Rachael Coulson and Cath Loosley will share and Dante Di Iorio will take the other class. Level 3 / 4 (1 class) : Melissa Johnson Level 4 / 5 (1 class) : Simon Mangs Level 6 (1 class) : Katherine Arico Physical Education : Deb Richards Mandarin : Sarah Chin Visual Arts : Fiona Calamante Welfare : Jenny May Support and Intervention Programs : Jenny May and Cath Loosley Student Placement for 2016 School staff spend many, many hours working to place students into the best combinations for learning in the following year. Whilst written parent requests will be considered, please understand that much deliberation goes into every placement. If you would like a request to be considered can you please place it in writing and address it to me by Friday November 20. Uniform As per previous newsletters, all students are expected to be in school uniform unless there is a written reason

2 provided by parents. Take care, Cameron Agars Diary Dates November Monday 2 Tuesday 3 Wednesday 4 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Wednesday 11 Monday 16 Friday 20 Monday 23 Monday 30 Student Free Day Melbourne Cup Day Holiday Assembly 9am Foundation Transition 2.30pm School Council 7pm Senior Market Day Assembly Foundation Transition 2.30pm Whole School Fun Run Assembly 9am Heidi Victoria to present student writing awards Assembly Foundation Transition 2.30pm Commonwealth Bank visit for senior students December Tuesday 1 Thursday 3 Monday 7 Tuesday 8 Wednesday 9 Junior School Excursion Volunteer Helpers Morning Tea 11am Community Garden Grand Opening 11.30am Instrumental Music Concert 7pm in the ELC 2016 Foundation Parent Information Evening 7pm Foundation Orientation Morning Year 6 Orientation Day at secondary schools Grade 6 Fun Fun Fields As part of a Term 4 unit about Dinosaurs, Junior J, Junior S and Junior C went to Melbourne Museum and Imax on Thursday 22nd October. We had a fabulous time and would love to say a huge thank you to the parents helpers who were able to come along on the day!

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7 Student Stars Junior J Junior S Shaylee G F for her great description writing about a Brachiosaurus. Excellent work Shaylee! Madison W for the amazing effort she put into her recount writing. Junior C Senior D Mia B for her helpful and caring nature toward her classmates. Well done Mia! Matilda R for her excellent work in class and the fantastic help and support she gives to others. Evelyn B for her diligence in class and excellent help and support she shows to others. Senior M Sahana K for her fantastic improvement with her spelling! Great work Sahana! Billy B for his excellent improvement with his spelling! Keep up the great work Billy! Senior A Kiarah N for the care and support she continually shows towards others. You re a superstar Kiarah! Alana B for always endeavouring to make sure everyone is included, recognised and appreciated when working in groups. Fantastic AJ. Are you leaving Bayswater PS at the end of the year? If your child/children will not be returning to Bayswater PS in 2016 please notify the office in writing as soon as possible. Forms were sent home last term and spares are available at the office if needed. This information is needed to assist with our 2016 class planning. Uniform Shop Jade Ross, a parent volunteer, will be in the uniform shop during the following hours. Tuesday 8:30 9:00 am Thursday 3:00 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 9:30 am Or by appointment Please also note that orders can be submitted with payment, and Jade will package the order up for collection from the office.

8 Grade 6 Graduation Events All grade 6 students and parents should now be aware of the fantastic activities planned for graduation. Don t forget to return permission slips and payments for Fun day and Graduation night before 30th November Camps Deposits for both 5/6 Merricks Camp and 3/4 Mount Morton Camp are due in November. Please make sure your child s place on camp is confirmed by returning forms and payment as soon as possible. Fun Run As part of our PE program this year the students will be involved in a whole school Fun Run on Friday November 20. Spare sponsorship forms are available at the office. What's New on the Noticeboard? Kids Karate start Nov 9 Anxiety in Primary School Students Info session at Bayswater West PS 10 7pm Weihnachtsmarkt German Market 22nd Nov 10am 2pm Maroondah Festival Sun 8th Nov Junior Gym gymnastics program for 2 5 year olds Games Club Games Club every Tuesday Morning in the ELC Breakfast Club every Friday Morning in the ELC Both start at 8.30am