P O Box 334 Bacchus Marsh 3340 www.bacchusmarshps.vic.edu.au Email bacchus.marsh.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Phone 03 5367 2745 Fax 03 5367 5757 Principal Ms Melinda Williams NEWSLETTER Newsletter 13 Friday October 26th, 2018 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM Following our mini newsletter in week one we further reinforce the terrific start we have had to term four. 2019 CLASS GROUPS As we embark on our 2019 planning we take this opportunity to remind parents that the social, emotional and learning needs of all children are carefully considered when deciding on their placement. Although teacher requests are not possible, we welcome anything you may wish to ensure we are aware of in writing - at your very earliest convenience. Not after November 9, please. GRADE 6 CANBERRA TOUR Our grade 6 students are to be commended on the manner in which they conducted themselves and engaged with learning and social opportunities as they made their way around Canberra. Congratulations on upholding the values of our school and a big thankyou to our staff and parent helpers for their exemplary planning and management of the experience. A message from Mrs Jodi Griffiths, our Tour Co-ordinator, follows below. War Memorial by day
War Memorial by Night 60,000 poppies a moving sight Dear Parents, During our recent educational tour of the national capital, students participated in a variety of educational programmes focused on Australia s history, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit their national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist us in meeting the cost of the excursion, the Australian Government has contributed funding under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) programme toward the travel expenses incurred. We would like to thank the Australian Government for their support of this program. We hope that the excursion was a rewarding experience for all students. Yours sincerely, Jodi Griffiths Camp Co-ordinator
LETTERS TO THE FUTURE Our book containing letters from almost all of our students, is a gift to the students of BMPS in the year 2118 when the Bacchus Marsh Avenue will celebrate its bicentenary. The letters provide a snapshot of the lives of our student writers in this, the centenary year of our iconic avenue. PLEASE COMPLETE YOUR ORDER AS A MATTER OF URGENCY TO ENSURE YOU DO NOT MISS OUT. ORDER FORM ATTACHED TO THIS ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER. Think about grandparents and other family members as Christmas presents. We are very proud of our publication and the work that Margaret Love, Chris Brown and all of our teachers and students have put into it. FIVER FOR A FARMER Congratulations to Reegan Sabo and Amelia Whitlow for leading our Fiver for a Farmer fundraiser. We raised over $2400.00 Moving the new chook house into position... Perfect timing in our farm gear!
WEEK OF THE ARTS Congratulations to Miss Fromholtz, Mrs Vines and our Art Captains for all of the planning and preparation that went into our 2018 Art Showcase. We welcomed Megan Grant, Artist, member of our school community and Mum to Archie and Nina. Megan shared her thoughts on the importance of creativity in all of our lives and her love of the uninhibited art created by children.
Thank you for the support of so many of our families who came along and enjoyed the opening, picnic and viewing of the artwork. Busking brothers Ryder a proud artist Sophie & Maya Art Captains in action!
A snapshot of the beautiful recycled artwork
SUSTAINABILITY MARKET Congratulations to everyone involved in another very successful Sustainability Market. We look forward to our final market on Friday December 7
COLOUR RUN COLOUR EXPLOSION AT BMPS We ve hit $6000 with a goal to get to $10,000. GREAT WORK EVERYONE! Keep Going! Student Sponsorship forms have been provided to all students for the School Run4Fun Colour Explosion which is being held on Friday November 9 2018 at Masons Lane Prep to Grade two will leave school for Masons Lane at 1.45pm for a 1.55pm start and will participate until around 2.25pm. Grades 3 to 6 will run from 2.30 to 3.00pm and will return to school for dismissal at 3.15pm. Thank you to those families who have already kick started our fundraising efforts. It s now full steam ahead! If you haven t already, create a student profile page at www.myprofilepage.com.au and track your fundraising goals. There are some awesome features like setting your fundraising goal by choosing your favourite prizes. You can also register for online fundraising it s the key to your success! Share your profile page with family and friends anywhere around the world and request support! In conjunction with the great prizes, an extra reward will be given to the class who, as a group, raise the highest amount of funds. Don t forget to bring a white t-shirt to school on 9 th November for lots of colour and fun. With less than two weeks until our event, happy fundraising and a BIG thankyou from the fundraising team. WORKING BEE Science Garden In support of the work that Mrs McWhinney, Mrs Jeanette Simson and Mrs Marina Kelly have undertaken this year with their successful Landcare Grant we are having a working bee on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17 9am-12pm Tasks to be undertaken are weeding, spreading gravel along paths, preparing and painting the boat, and if possible, installing some drip irrigation in the rest of the science garden and building some benches on the deck area to make our outdoor science classroom ready for use. We also have some painting tasks in other areas of the school for anyone interested. Paint tops of red tables. Sand and varnish tables in front of gym. Oiling of decks.
STUDENTS V TEACHERS BASKETBALL FUN Well done to our house captains for organising the students versus teachers basketball match last Friday lunch time. CANTEEN TENDER PROCESS Following many years of providing lunches and snacks for our students and Staff, Nadine and Brad Petschauer have decided to finish up in CAFÉ 28. Grateful thanks to Nadine, Brad and the CAFÉ staff. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY INTEREST IN TENDERING FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST THROUGH THE OFFICE AND YOU WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A TENDER PACK THAT WILL INCLUDE THE CRITERIA AND OTHER RELEVANT DETAIL TO SUPPORT YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE ACT AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE AS APPLICATIONS ADDRESSING THE CRITERIA MUST REACH MELINDA WILLIAMS BY 4PM, FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2018. Melinda, Leanne, Pam & Chris
CONGRATULATIONS SUPER HEROS Our staff team along with supportive family and friends entered the Relay for Life, in support of cancer survivors, carers and ongoing research this weekend. So far the group have raised over $3000. We look forward to topping this off with the support of our students on Monday 29 as they dress in their super hero attire and bring a gold coin.
SPORT REPORT REGIONAL ATHLETICS Last Tuesday week, 7 girls from BMPS, (Faith, Matilda, Shae, Rose, Evie, Ava and Emma), competed in the SSV regional athletics at Keilor Park Athletics Track. What a great achievement to make it through to that level! Evie in grade 4 came first in the 9/10 girls high jump and will be competing in the SSV State Championships on the 29th October. Congratulations Evie and all the best at States. DIVISION BASKETBALL Last Thursday week, the grade 6 girls basketball team competed in the division basketball round robin. They were successful on the day becoming Division Champions and will advance to the Regional Championships early November. Thank you to the team, Mr Baselmans and coach Jacqui, for all of their efforts. Good luck at the next level.
PREP 2019 TRANSITION PROGRAM 1. Tuesday 16th October, 2018 9.45am 10.45am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities. 2. Tuesday 13th November, 2018 9.45am 10.45am Your child is invited to participate in Prep classroom activities. 3. Thursday 29 th November, 2018 6.30pm An Information Evening for parents of 2019 Prep children. This will be held at BMPS at 6.30pm. 4. Tuesday 4th December, 2018 9.30am 10.45am Your child is invited to meet their new class teacher for 2018. Please provide a piece of fruit or a snack during this session.
2018 TERM 4 PLANNER Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday October 8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 Grade 6 Canberra Tour Grade 6 Canberra Tour Grade 6 Canberra Tour Grade 6 Canberra Tour Grade 6 Canberra Tour October 15 October 16 October 17 October 18 October 19 Teeth On Wheels Regional Athletics Fiver For A Farmer Sustainable Market Grade 2 Ecolinc Excursion Prep 2019 Transition Grade 2 Ecolinc Excursion Gr 6 Division Basketball Grade 3 Earth Ed Excursion October 22 October 23 October 24 October 25 October 26 Arts Week Grade 3 Earth Ed Excursion Grade 3 Earth Ed Excursion Arts Week Showcase Gr 1 Fossil Presentation Gr 4 District T Blast Cricket Carnival Grade 1 Ecolinc Excursion October 29 Prep Swimming October 30 Prep Swimming October 31 Prep Swimming November 1 Prep Swimming November 2 Prep Swimming Grade 1 Earth Ed Excursion Grade 6 Earth Ed Excursion Grade 6 Earth Ed Excursion Grade 5/6 Golf Lessons Grade 1 Ecolinc Excursion Grade 5/6 Golf Lessons Grade 6 Earth Ed Excursion Super Hero Dress Up Day Gr 2 & 3 Cricket Clinic November 5 November 6 Melbourne Cup Day November 7 Grade 5/6 Golf Lessons November 8 November 9 Colour Run 1.45pm Grade 5/6 Golf Lessons November 12 Grade 4 Candlebark Farm Camp Grade Prep & 1 Cricket Clinics November 13 Grade 4 Candlebark Farm Camp Prep 2019 Transition School Council 7pm November 14 Grade 4 Candlebark Farm Camp November 15 Grade 4 Candlebark Farm Camp Grade 6 Graduation Photo 10am November 16 Grade 4 Candlebark Farm Camp Gr 6 Golf Day School Disco Note Change of date November 19 November 20 November 21 Gr 1 CERES Excursion November 22 November 23 Paddy s Market November 26 Gr 2 Camp November 27 Gr 2 Camp November 28 November 29 Prep 2019 Parent Information Evening November 30 December 3 December 4 December 5 December 6 December 7 AWARD ASSEMBLY Prep 2019 Orientation Junior Sports Sustainable Market 2pm December 10 December 11 December 12 December 13 December 14 School Leaders ASSEMBLY Year 6 Government School Transition Day 3 Way Interviews December 17 School Council 7pm December 18 December 19 December 20 December 21 School Concert Grade 6 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY Concert back up date 2019 meet my class and teacher 9.30-9.45 Grade 6 Pool Party & Graduation LAST DAY OF TERM 3.15pm dismissal Last day for staff
ADVERTISING Bacchus Marsh Primary School is a community school and we are happy to distribute information from community groups. Please be aware that these forms of communication/information are not endorsements from our school. Dear Parent/Guardian, Bacchus Marsh Coaches would like to inform you that we are now accepting registrations for the 2019 Bus Services to Gisborne Secondary College from Bacchus Marsh. For any enquiries, please contact Robin Arnold, Bacchus Marsh Coaches on 5366 3444 as seats are limited.
More information is available at the school office