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 10 Tuesday 21 st August, 2018 FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM POSITIVE EDUCATION at BMPS Our recent Professional Learning days enabled us to continue our learning in partnership with School Council and all staff. We were treated to a highly stimulating two days of learning and development. We are now taking on board the Pos Ed philosophy LEARN IT, LIVE IT, TEACH IT, EMBED IT We are excited about the journey ahead and the possibilities it opens up for our whole school community. Thank you to our volunteer Treasures for all of their hard work.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE AVENUE OF HONOUR On Saturday August 11 th with the support of the community, Bacchus Marsh RSL commemorated the 100 year anniversary of the planting of the Avenue of Honour trees. Thank you very much to all of the BMPS families who accompanied their children and placed a wreath on a tree. Thanks are also extended to Mrs Love and our students who turned their ideas for commemorating all of the district s WW1 soldiers who are not recognised in the Avenue into designs that one day might come to life. These are on display for the community to view at the Lerderderg Library. To further commemorate the centenary of the Avenue all of our students have written a piece describing their life in 2018 and capturing their wonderings regarding life in 2118. With Mrs Love s passion and support we look forward to the publication of these pieces of writing by our students.
SCIENCE WEEK Science week 2018 Change Makers was a fabulous success with a record number of Science Fair entries and a smorgasbord of opportunities for our students to sample. The opening of our Food For Thought Café was a highlight. Thank you to Mrs McWhinney, Green Team and Science Captains for your hard work.
BMPS SUSTAINABLE MARKET Our Sustainable Market was held last Friday August 17 th. Thank you to Mrs Zanon and our hard working volunteers. We look forward to the next Market. GOING GREEN TO SUPPORT NOAH BARLOW As discussed at assembly this morning we will GO Green this Friday to support Noah Barlow's mum Kat and her team to raise as much money as possible to find a cure for Mitochondrial disease. Children can dress in green and bring a gold coin donation or you may choose to go to the link below and sponsor Kat. Here s the link to Noah s page. https://blw-melbourne-2018.everydayhero.com/au/noah-s-ninjas The 35 kilometre walk is next Sunday. Many thanks for your support. MUMS NIGHT-SAVE THE DATE Wednesday August 29- Hip Hop Dancing
WELCOME TO OUR 2018 EXCHANGE TEACHERS Last Tuesday our Exchange Teachers arrived in Australia. Xiao Likou is a Physical Education Teacher and Cao Yanfang teaches Science. We are very much enjoying having them in our school and one of their most treasured memories so far was a trip to the Great Ocean Road. PARENT OPINION SURVEY We take the opportunity to again remind parents that the 2018 Parent Opinion Survey is currently open and around 30 per cent of parents will have been invited to participate via email in this year s survey. All responses are anonymous and the survey will be open until Sunday 26 th August. It only takes 10-15 minutes to complete, and can be accessed at any convenient time within the fieldwork period on desktop computers, laptops, tablets or smartphones. The survey results will be reported back to the school at the end of September. Thankyou in advance for taking the time to provide feedback that is highly valued and used to inform continuous improvement at Bacchus Marsh Primary School. 2019 ENROLMENTS We encourage all families with a Prep student starting in 2019 to ensure you have an enrolment in at your earliest opportunity. Planning for 2019 is underway and your support in assisting us to project our numbers is very much appreciated. Melinda, Leanne, Pam & Chris
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 for a snack during this session.
TERM 3 IMPORTANT DATES August 22 August 23 August 27 August 29 August 31 September 3 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 12 September 13 September 14 September 19 September 20 September 21 Grade 1 Ballarat Wildlife Park Pie Drive Delivery/Collection afternoon Grade 4 Robocup Earth Ed Incursion Grade 4 Robocup Earth Ed Incursion Prep Bunnings Incursion Mum s Night Hip Hop Dance 6.30pm 50c Friday Grade 4 Robocup Grade 3 Scienceworks Planetarium Excursion Father s Day Stall Teeth On Wheels Book Week Grade 4 Robocup Teeth On Wheels Writing Workshop Grade 4 Western Water Incursion Teeth On Wheels Book Week Performance Treasure Hunt Book Week Dress Up Parade 8.50am Prep Western Water Incursion Division Athletics Grade 6 Summer Sports Day Dad s Night 6B/6S/6M Production 6H/6GC Production Last Day Of Term 2.30pm Dismissal
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GIRLS IN FOOTY Do you love footy? Darley football and netball club are looking for expressions of interest for girls age 9-18 years to be a part of the fastest growing team sport in the country. To register your interest for 2019 teams please email below. FEMALE FOOTBALL RECRUITMENT https://darleyjuniorfnc.teamapp.com/articles/2653511.html We look forward to hearing from you.