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BERESFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLLawson Avenue, Beresfield. PO Box 186, Beresfield.Email: beresfield-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: www.beresfield-p.schools.nsw.edu.auTelephone: 4966 1146Fax: 4966 2492Newsletter26 April 2012Dates for your diary27AprilPrimary Assembly run by 3/4W27 April Katoomba Deposit due27 April Canberra Deposit due1 MayCANTEEN CLOSED3 MayRugby League Vs Woodberry4 MayWhole school assembly run by 3/4W7 MayPhoto Envelopes due8 MaySchool Photos8 MayActive After School - Netball9 MayMothers Day Stall10 MayActive After School - BoxingPRINCIPAL TALKBack to it!Welcome back to a busy Term 2! We hope youhad a lovely blend of excitement and relaxationin the school holidays.Zap!!There was much activity at school over theholidays! On Easter Sunday night, a storm cameover and a lightning bolt zapped a tree at ourfront entrance and splayed it about. It somehowfried our phone system which in turn affected ouralarm system. Our poor neighbours had to listento the alarm go off throughout the night. All isfine now however, with everything cleaned upand operational again!Cabling UpgradeAlso in the holidays we had the workers in toinstall computer cabling throughout the school.This will not only ensure fast speeds across ourcomputer network, but we can throw away all theextension cords and power boards.PaintingThe P&C has again paid for a painter to come induring the holidays to make-over the classroomsof KG and 1/2K. They look absolutely superbwith fresh, gleaming blue walls. The studentsand teachers are very excited to be in such anuplifting learning environment. The exterior wallsaround the quad have also been painted abeautiful green. Thank you to the P&C for theircontinued support in making our school such awonderful place.StaffingWe welcome Mrs Margo Collins to our school.She will teach our 5/6 class which will now beknown as 5/6C. We also welcome back MrRohan Carlin to teach 3C.Mrs Jan Fanning will be off for Terms 2 and 3,and possibly longer.Miss Kayla Hawkins will move to the role ofRelease from Face to Face (RFF) Teacher,working from Tuesdays to Fridays.Mrs Belinda Ward will relieve as AssistantPrincipal overseeing Curriculum in Mrs Fanning’sabsence.Vale Peter GallagherToday was the funeral of Peter Gallagher,husband of Sarah Gallagher – one of ourwonderful teachers. He lost his fight to cancerlast Thursday and will be sadly missed. Manystaff attended his funeral today to pay theirrespects. Due to this we had to make differentorganisational arrangements with classes today.We thank you and the students for yourunderstanding.ANZAC CeremonyThe ANZAC Service was held on Tuesday. AlfKeevers, who is the President of the BeresfieldRSL Sub-branch and Lyn Keevers who is theSecretary, were guests of honour at theCeremony.Lyn announced that Ebony Cooper won theEssay and Poetry competition run by the Subbranch.The students showed reverence throughout theCeremony. With even the younger studentsstaying focused.Thank you to Parents and students whoremembered to bring flowers for the occasion.Also thanks to the Captains and Mrs
Wiedermann for organising and running theservice.Zone Cross CountryMiss McPherson took our qualifying students tothe Zone Cross Country Carnival at Tocal today.A report will appear in next week’s newsletter.Active After School ProgramThis term we are offering netball for students inYears 3 & 4 on Tuesday afternoons till 4pmstarting on 8th May. Years 5 & 6 are beingoffered boxing on Thursdays till 4pm starting on10th May.This Week’s Quiz1. What did Dorothy have to steal from thewicked witch of the West?2. What did the old lady swallow after the fly?3. What was the favourite food of PaddingtonBear?Mr Jonathan RidgwayNOTES SENT HOME Photo envelopes Naplan 2012 information for Yr 3 & 5Yr 6 Canberra 3 day ExcursionYr 5 Katoomba 2 day ExcursionJust a reminder that expression of interest notesfor both these excursions and 50 deposits aredue tomorrow, Friday, 27 April, 2012. Aspreviously advised a minimum of 40 students areneeded for the excursion to take place in thecurrent format. Therefore, if you intend yourchild to participate please return the note signedtogether with the 50 deposit. It the excursiondoes not go ahead all deposits will by returned.Any further questions please see MrsWiedermann.Helen WiedermannU12 Rugby LeagueNext Thursday the U12s Rugby League team willplay against Woodberry Public School in theClassic Shield Knock Out. This is the first round,if the boys win the game they will progress toround 2. The boys received their notes todayand will need to have these returned beforeWednesday 2nd May.If you wish to come and help me cheer the boyson they will be playing at Somerset oval with thegame beginning at 12.30pm.Jacqui JonesYOU CAN DO IT ivedawardsforPersistence and Getting Along at last termsassembly.RECIPIENTRECIPIENTKGMolly BrummellKiarna HawkinsKJElla HamiltonIndiana Tyrna1HBreahana Shelton Samantha Rachubinski1/2KLisan TangElliott Grainger2CLibby LawrenceEli Reckwell2EChloe LynchSophie Murray3CTe’Kooti HawkinsEli Packham3/4W Pheobe BradySean Smith4MDaniel HuntMikaela-Jayne Werner5SZoie RookledgeKacee Bessant5/6HAda-Rose Mehan Mackenzie Bradd6WTiara SpacekBlancLiam DelaneyNAPLAN TESTINGThe National Assessment Program-Literacy andNumeracy (NAPLAN) tests for students in Years3 & 5 will be held on the following days.Tuesday15 MayYear LanguageConventions340 minutesWednesday16 MayThursday17 MayReading45 minutesNumeracy45 minutesReading50 minutesNumeracy50 minutesWriting40 minutesYear LanguageConventions540 minutesWriting40 minutesThe tests will commence at 9am each day.important for the students to arrive on time.It isFor more information and test samples seewww.naplan.edu.au/parents.html.
SCHOOL PHOTOSBeresfield Public School will have school photos on Tuesday 8th May.Each child at Beresfield Public School has received a personalised photo envelope. Theenvelopes are to be returned to school by Monday 7th May. (note: The Photographers chargea surcharge for late orders - last years fee was 20) The envelopes are held unopened in theoffice and are returned to the teacher on the morning of the photos. Please ensure the correctmoney is in the envelope as we do not open the envelopes and therefore cannot give change.Can you please check your child’s details and make any corrections in red.Payment for all students in a family can be placed in one envelope. However all envelopesmust be returned to the school. Clearly mark on each envelope the name and class of the childwho has the money enclosed. If ordering more than one package of photos or class photos,please indicate clearly by adding the number required next to the appropriate box. (eg x2)Please make cheques payable to Master School Portraits.Please also note that extra items (gift pack etc) can only be purchased if a photo pack ispurchased. If another photo envelope is required (eg mum’s copy or dad’s copy) please seethe office.If you would like a family portrait please return the section below to the office to receive afamily photograph envelope.Thank you ��——————FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH REQUEST NOTEI would like to take the opportunity to have my children photographed together on Tuesday 8thMay by MSP Photography. Please send me a Family Portrait Pack pre-pay envelope.I will return this to the office before the photo day with full payment enclosed.Family Surname:Children’s Names:ClassClassClass
DONATE YOUR OLD MOBILE PHONE –HELP OUR SCHOOL AND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCERWould you like to help young Australians survive cancer, contribute to a greenerplanet and assist Beresfield Public School to gain new educational resources? Lastyear we received a Sony Cybershot digital camera!Sony Foundation and CanTeen have joined forces through their “You Can”fundraising campaign.All you need to do is place your old mobile phone in the collection box on the counter outside theschool office. Any donated mobile phones will be recycled to raise funds to help build youth cancercentres across Australia.Beresfield Public School will be rewarded for collecting the phones with valuable new resources.Please encourage anyone you know to get rid of their old phone in our collection box.
Canteen Roster 2012Monday 30 AprTuesday 1 MayMaria WarwickCLOSED EVERYTracy TwitchinTUESDAYKim HintonP & C NEWSWelcome back everyone hope you all had a greatholiday.P & C MeetingThe P & C meeting is on Monday 14th May at5.30pm in the Staffroom.Wednesday 2 MayThursday 3 MayMothers DayCarol PirieJodie PayneThe mother’s day stall is on Wednesday the 9th ofMay. All gifts are 5.00 each.Jan MullinsKelly YoungLisa SaxbyDanni NewtonChristine FraserFriday 4 MayCarol PirieSandra SaxbyMaria WarwickUniform ShopIt is open every Tuesday and Wednesday from8.30am until 9.00am.As of the start of term 3 the prices of our uniformswill increase, this is due to an increase from theIf you are unable tomanufacture. A new price list will be out as soonattend on your rosteredday, or if you would like to as possible.help in the canteen,contact Denise Giles on49661192P & C Bus TripAn overnight bus trip is being organised to raise money for our school. It27th & 28th October 2012. We will be staying at the Holiday Inn DarlingHarbour. The cost is 235.00 based on 40 people.isonThe cost includes: 5 star coach and hostess Accommodation at Holiday Inn Darling Harbour Buffet Breakfast (Day 2) Wine, Juice, Cheese & Biscuits (Day 2 afternoon) Morning and Afternoon tea (Day 1) Lunch at Star City Garden Buffet (Day 1)A non-refundable deposit of 100.00 is requested by 25th May 2012 to secure your seat. Fullpayment will be due by 24th August 2012. If you wish to make instalments this can be arranged also.It is a great weekend away where we have a lot of fun and maybe even get your Christmas shoppingdone.If you are interested or would like more information you can contact Jodie Payne on 49 661103 or0425 261636.
Community NewsBERESFIELD SOCCERCLUBWant to play soccer?Hurry!!!! Last weeks forregistrations.All ages from u5 to u13.For enquiries, please phone:Denise: 4966 1192Sue: 4966 4018Coastal Valleys Region Girl Guides invite you toCome and Play in May!At your local Guide meetingFor girls aged 5-17 yearsGuides enjoy adventure, games, camping, outdoors, cooking, craft and moreContact District Leader on: 0419 994 550To join us FREE during May atBeresfield/Thornton Girl GuidesLenox Street, Beresfield.
staff attended his funeral today to pay their respects. Due to this we had to make different organisational arrangements with classes today. We thank you and the students for your understanding. ANZAC Ceremony The ANZAC Service was held on Tuesday. Alf Keevers, who is the President of the Beresfield R
