Belrose Public School Ralston Avenue Belrose NSW 2085 Phone: 9451 6203 www.belrose-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: belrose-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Belrose OSHC Centre Phone: 0430 247 493 TERM 2, WEEK 6 NEWSLETTER DATE: 7 June, 2018 Each Tuesday Friday 8 June Monday 11 June Tuesday 12 June Thursday 14 June Thursday 14 and Friday 15 June Monday 18 June Thursday 21 June Friday 22 June Monday 25 June Tuesday 26 June Tuesday 26-28 June Thursday 28 June Saturday 30 June Monday 2 July Thursday 5 July Dates Term 2 2018 K 2 Gymnastics Winter PSSA Begins Public Holiday P&C Meeting 7.15pm Stage 2 Claymation Stage 3 teachers at Sydney University STEMAcademy Assembly Stage 2 Claymation Sydney North Cross Country Assembly KD Excursion to Field of Mars, Ryde Dance Group Rehearsal Students at school at 8:00am Dance Twilight and Evening Performances (See Page 4) Stage 2 Claymation Girls Night In (P&C) Awards Assembly 9.30am Dance Matinee Performances (See page 4) Friday 6 July Last Day of Term 2 SCHOOL TOURS EACH MONDAY MORNING FROM 9:00AM PLEASE BOOK TO CONFIRM ON 9451 6203 Principal s Message QUALITY TEACHING ROUNDS Research into educational performance makes clear the difference that a quality teacher makes to students learning. High-performing systems across the world deliberately organise the sharing of teaching practices within and across schools. Last week, as part of our quality teaching strategic direction, Mr Warren, Mrs Meteyard and Miss Jarvis began their Quality Teaching Rounds. In conjunction with the University of Newcastle s School of Education Quality Teaching Rounds, teachers from our local community of schools observe lessons and classroom practice. The formal schedule involves all teachers coding 18 elements of successful practice with research-based professional reading and discussion. We have allocated school funding for this in the form of teacher release as they visit other schools to observe lessons. The 18 elements observed ask if the following teaching practices are evident in these three domains: Intellectual Environmental Significance Deep Knowledge Deep Understanding Higher Order Thinking Problematic Knowledge Substantive Communication Metalanguage Explicit quality criteria High Expectations Social Support Students selfregulation Student direction Background knowledge Cultural knowledge Knowledge integration Inclusivity Connectedness Narrative STAGE 3 TEACHERS AT SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Our year 5 and 6 teachers will spend next Thursday and Friday at Sydney University as part of phase 2 of the STEM Teacher Enrichment Academy. Sessions will involve a deeper understanding of STEM pedagogy including the Stanford Design Thinking Process which we have adopted, robotics, digital technologies and student assessment. We thank one of our parents, Manfred Yew for sharing his expertise in this area with 4/5S and 5K this week. SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Over the next few weeks, one class finalist will be chosen to compete in a grade final of the Spelling Bee Competition. Spelling words for the Grade finals will be drawn from the official spelling site: https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/2018-premiers-spelling-bee Password: dazzle WINTER IS HERE! WINTER UNIFORMS FROM NEXT TUESDAY
PAGE 2 CHECKMATE! We are only one of the 16 schools in the Warringah zone which offers our students the opportunity to participate in the State Chess League. Congratulations again to our Chess Team who won all games against John Colet School. We continue to lead this area s competition WRITING COMPETITION Please refer to page 5 of this newsletter. FIELD EVENTS Prior to the Athletics Carnival on Thursday 26 July (Week 1, Term 3) students in years 3 to 6 will participate in the field events of long jump, discus, and shot put in the last few Fridays on this term. There is a minimum qualifying distance for each of these sports with high jump finals conducted at the Zone carnival. PRACTICUM TEACHER We welcome Miss Fatkin to 5K from the Sydney University. Mrs Killick will be mentoring her during her last year of practicum teaching. WORLD BOOK REMINDER Have problems finding research which is at your child s reading level? As part of your payment for subscriptions, all students have access to World Book using the username: belrose and password: belrose. https://www.worldbook.com.au/products/world-book-web GOLD AWARDS I have in my office our first two GOLD award certificates and badges. I look forward to presenting them on Monday 18 June. Our first two recipients will be invited to have their lunch with me in my office. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Japanese Language Competition. I was amazed at how well prepared all the children were. Congratulations to the following students who are now going through to the finals. Skye B Joshua M Alex X Emily W Gemma E Zachary M Jess M Daniel Cl Zoe D Abigail R Ella L Xanthe A Jade A Jack B Mari W Claudia S
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PAGE 4 SYDNEY NORTH DANCE FESTIVAL REHEARSAL: Tuesday 26 June All groups to be at school at 8:00am TICKETS ON SALE: Thursday 7 June (Week 1 performances) Tuesday 26 June 5:00pm (ST2 JUNIOR DANCE GROUP) Tuesday 26 June 7:30pm (ST3 SENIOR GIRLS & ST3 SENIOR BOYS) Wednesday 27 June 5:00pm (ST3 SENIOR GIRLS & ST3 SENIOR BOYS) Thursday 28 June 7:30pm (ST2 JUNIOR DANCE GROUP) TICKETS ON SALE: Wednesday 13 June (Week 2 performances) Thursday 5 July Matinee 9:45am (ST2 JUNIOR DANCE GROUP & ST3 SENIOR BOYS) Thursday 5 July 11:30am (ST3 SENIOR GIRLS) Years 3 to 6 students interested in playing chess? From beginners to advanced. If you have a chess set please bring it along. Chess will take place in my room, 4/5S every second week from 8.00am to 8.45am. Next chess mornings will be: Friday 8 June Friday 22 June Friday 6 July Mrs Stephens Chess Coordinator Sport News PSSA WINTER COMPETITION THIS WEEK Netball Belrose vs Terrey Hills @ Belrose PS Soccer Belrose vs Terrey Hills @ Wyatt Oval AFL Junior A vs Frenchs Forest @ Lionel Watts Senior A vs Forestville @ Lionel Watts Senior B vs Terrey Hills @ Lionel Watts
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PAGE 7 CANTEEN NEWS P & C News Friday 8 June Monday 11 June Wednesday 13 June Fiona Kuhn (9-11.30am) Public Holiday Jenny Frangoples Jenny Frangolpes Sam Cheesman (11.30-2.00) Susi Nettlefold (11.30-2.00 P&C We would like to thank everyone for their patience in regards to Colour Run prizes. They are slowly trickling in. You will receive either an email or text letting you know that your child/children s prizes are ready for collection from the office. Please keep an eye out for this over the next week. Next P&C meeting Tuesday June 12 at 7.15pm in the school staff room. Any items for general business please email belrosepandc@outlook.com. We look forward to seeing some new faces there. Jo Stracey GIRLS NIGHT IN Girls Night In - Saturday 30 June at 7pm in the school hall. Come along and join in the fun with a great bunch of mums while raising funds for the school and the McGrath Foundation. $25 per person for a welcome drink, light food and DJ. There will be lovely raffle prizes to win and laughs to be had! BYO drinks. Flyer attached in this newsletter for return to the office with payment. You can also email your favourite songs for the request list to belrosepandc@outlook.com Any questions, contact Elise Cooper on 0410 520 575. SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB Issue 4 of Scholastic book club have arrived. Orders will close on Fri. 15th June. It is possible to order and pay using a credit card via the LOOP system (Linked Online Ordering & Payment) www.scholastic.com.au/loop. Payment can also be made via cheque by giving the order to the administration staff. Orders can be marked for discreet collection by marking the order as a gift purchase online or by letting the admin staff know. All orders placed earn the school free books and resources. Pamela Macri
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