1 Phone 6772 4263 – Email [email protected]Website – Facebook – School Stream Ben Venews Principal’s Message Week 8 Term 2 Congratulations to Jared Frost, Denman Abbo, Archie Clarke, Elijah Love and Luke Whitty for representing Ben Venue at the State Hockey Championships last week. The North West Team came a very respectable fourth but more importantly the boys had a great time. Archie Clarke was awarded North West ‘Player of the Carnival’ and was also selected in the NSW State Team to play in Victoria at the National Championships in August. This is a fabulous achievement and one that was well deserved. Congratulations also goes to Jack Coddington and Hugo Fittler for their selection in the North West Rugby Union side. The boys will compete at the State Championship at Coffs Harbour in August. Thank you to Amanda Swain who has given her time to train our school netball and basketball teams. The netball girls competed against Tenterfield on Thursday 6 June. The girls came second in a very close match but Amanda was thrilled with their performance. Congratulations girls! The Boys Basketball team competed in the North West PSSA Gala Day last Thursday in Tamworth. For the majority of the team this was their first game ever! They played two games. They won one and lost one. Mrs Swain was so proud of their efforts. A special thank you to Julliann Porter who travelled with the team and provided coaching advice. Uniform Policy The draft uniform policy was ratified by the P&C at their last monthly meeting. This is now in effect. School Jackets We have been notified by our supplier that the fabric for our school jackets is no longer available. We have a limited number left in only a few sizes. Students are able to wear navy jackets without a logo and these can be purchased from any local retailer. We will be working closely with local suppliers to find a suitable replacement. Cross Country Well done to all the students who participated in last Friday’s Cross Country at Mullaley. Congratulations to Hugo Fittler, Kairi Takayama and Brodie Meredith who will be representing Ben Venue at the State carnival. Armidale Eisteddfod On Sunday our Senior Choir performed at the Eisteddfod Gala Concert. This was a huge honour for our school. Thank you to Michelle Porter for her outstanding leadership of the group and to Anne-Maree Pattison for giving up her time on Sunday to attend with the students. Lunches In the cold weather students tend to eat more. Please check with your child to see if they require an additional sandwich in their lunch box.
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The Library became our classroom in Week 5 and we loved having a larger space to work in and
copious amounts of books to read. However, we are very happy to be back in our classroom that
is looking very fresh with a lovely purple door!
1D have started the Friendology 101 lessons and we’re building our skills in introducing
ourselves and the art of conversation, ‘it’s like a game of catch’. 1D enjoyed learning about the
various types of friendships and that conflict with friends is normal and okay. Soon we'll be
exploring ‘friendship fires’ and building our strategies to put these fires out. Students are very
excited about URSTRONG and love involving our favourite soft toys in our lessons. If your child
has not brought in a soft toy please send one in, this toy will remain in the classroom until the
end of term.
We have had lots of coughs and sniffles in 1D, so if your child is sick please remember rest is the
best medicine.
Eliza Drozdowski
1G enjoyed our time in the library while our classroom was getting painted. However, we
are definitely looking forward to our freshly painted room…
This term we have been trialling an online tool called ‘Plickers’. It allows everyone in our class to
participate in discussions by holding up an individual QR code, which is then scanned using a
mobile phone and records our data in real time. Pretty cool!
We have started our Friendology lessons as part of the school’s UR Strong program and are
looking forward to developing our friendship skills with the assistance of our special stuffies from
home.
It is wonderful to see so many families continuing to value the importance of daily reading. A reminder too that if your child has memorised their current sight words, write a quick note on the home reading record sheet and I will send home a new set of personalised words.
Congratulations to 5H for their confidence and persistence in performing in the Choral Speaking
section at the Armidale Eisteddfod. They were very entertaining and placed 2nd
with their piece
on Mulga Bill’s Bicycle.
In English, students have been learning about World War I, focusing on the Gallipoli landing.
While reading a range of texts, students have been investigating how similes, metaphors and
personification can make a story more interesting and descriptive.
As a part of our Science unit ‘Sustainable Food and Fibre’, students have been investigating
how and why food and fibre are produced in sustainable, managed environments that enable
people to grow and be healthy. On 20 June, we will be going on an excursion to the Arc-en-Ceil
Trout Farm and Nundle Wool Mill. Thank you to all the parents and students who have promptly
returned all of the notes that have been sent home in relation to this excursion.
Katie Hunt
Netball News
Last Thursday, Ben Venue had a very exciting netball game against Sir Henry Parks Memorial Public School in the 4th round of the PSSA knockout. The girls played exceptionally well and I am so proud of the how far the girls have come this year with their skills and team work. After a hard fought match unfortunately the girls lost 4-6. I would like to thank Taylor Armstrong, Jeanie Inglis, Chloe Inman, Eliza Lawson, Maddie Porter, Eve Robinson, Tailah Smith, Bronte Swain and Sky Vaughan for their commitment and sense of fair play this year. I would also like to thank Sharni Styles for being our umpire and the parents for supporting their daughters. I hope the girls continue netball into the future.
This term Students have been learning to use the rules of photography to create interesting photographic artworks. Their topic was 'Drought'. However, it rained the day we took the photos so some students took advantage of the damp earth as their subject.
Rhiannon Trott
5/6R Achievements
Waste Into Art - Highly Commended. Eisteddfod - ’Under the Sea’ 1st overall. Saumarez Anzac Art Competition - Packers Prize - the art work will be turned into a huge wall mural.
Athletics Carnival Field Events Years 3-6 is set for this Wednesday 19 June, weather permitting. All students in years 3-6 will participate in field events throughout the day. Students are to wear house colours to school. The day will run to normal bell times. In the event of bad weather, an alternative date will be organised.
Richard Cotter and Jeanenne Gale
Assembly Items This Week
2L Thursday 12:20pm - 12:50pm
5T Friday 12:20pm - 12:50pm
Armidale Secondary College Open Evening All future students and their families are invited to attend an Open Evening at Armidale Secondary College. Come and chat to staff and students, visit our classrooms and enjoy a BBQ while watching our Creative Arts students perform. Our most recent plans for the new build will be available for viewing.
5/6R Ned Rowe-Dawson 6B Liam Poflotski 6M Zabella Hinds
FRIDAY ONLY
6 Nuggets and Drink $6.00
Orders must be phoned through by parents
6772 8528
Community News
Ben Venue Public School is pleased to announce our participation in Regional Australia Bank’s Community Partnership Program. This program allows you to support us without costing you a cent! All you need to do is save with an eFree, Community Partnership Account or Youth Account at Regional Australia Bank, and elect to support us. Regional Australia Bank calculates the average annual balance of our supporters and donates the equivalent of one percent to Ben Venue Public School. By banking with Regional Australia Bank, you won’t only have access to this great program, but also competitive interest rates, fairer fees and sound guidance from their local experts. For more information contact Sabrina Bowden from Regional Australia Bank on 02 6770 3042 or visit regionalaustraliabank.com.au/community today.
P&C News
Friday 21 June PIE DRIVE ORDER FORMS DUE IN.
Wednesday 3 July at 6:00pm a general P&C Meeting will be held at the Armidale City Bowling Club. Thank you to Parent Club who distributed pie drive order forms, sorted lost property and washed unnamed items and made lunches for children who forget theirs. Your time and contribution to the school is invaluable Thank you!
Please check lost property for your children’s belongings. Unnamed jumpers can be
Northey Plastering Organise all of your plastering needs from New homes, renovations, extensions and patch ups. Give the the team a call. Robert Northey 0421973835 Email [email protected]
TERM 2 2019 CALENDAR Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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17.6
5/6R Thalgarrah
18.6
Soccer Gala Day
19.6
Athletics Field
Events
20.6
Year 5 Trout Farm
and Wool Mill
Excursion
21.6
Year 6 Trout Farm
and Wool Mill
Excursion
PCYC Out of School Hours Care Ages 5 to 12 years
Child Care Scheme (CCS) available
Before School care 6:30am until school drop off.
After school care School pick up to 6:00pm.
Vacation care 8:30am - 5:30pm
To obtain an enrolment pack for you child/children, please contact Sarah at [email protected] or 6772 1023