THE BIDWILL BUSH TELEGRAPH

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THE BIDWILL BUSH TELEGRAPH

Newsletter Term 3 Week 9

13th September 2017

Bidwill Public School Principal : Mrs Toni Thomas

Bunya Rd, Bidwill 2770 Phone : 9628-2444

Email : [email protected] Fax : 9628-0480

From the Principal We are at that time of year

again were we start to plan for

the new school year. We have

already started our pre-

kindergarten playgroup held

each Thursday morning. We

welcome parent and their soon

to be 5 year olds along for

some school preparation time.

The current preschool children

have been visiting our kinder-

garten classrooms getting to

know more about ‘big school’.

Our 2018 Kindergarten transi-

tion to school programs com-

mence early next term. Simi-

larly our Year 6 students will

commence their transition to

High School with visits to

Chifley College Bidwill cam-

pus planned for Term 4. It’s

always a very exciting time of

the school year. Please ensure

you have enrolled in school if

your child is turning 5 before

July 31st 2018. We are also

accepting 2018 expressions of

interest for our Preschool.

This Saturday we have a stall

at Bidwill Festival to support

our community. Our dancers

and choir will be preforming

at the Festival. Please come

along and join in the day’s fes-

tivities.

This is our last newsletter for

the Term; I would like to wish

all our families a relaxing

break for the school routines.

Mrs Toni Thomas

Our school is committed to building a safe and happy environment for students, staff, parents and

the broader community.

We encourage parents and carers to advocate strongly on their child’s behalf and, as part of this,

expect them to raise concerns about their child.

Sometimes these concerns may relate to the way a child may have been treated by another stu-

dent at this school.

It is natural for parents and carers to feel protective of their children.

However you must not raise any concerns you have about behaviour of another child directly

with that child (or his or her parents while they are at school) but should instead report your con-

cerns to the principal or a member of the executive team.

Your concerns will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

If a parent, carer or other community member raises their concerns directly with a child (or their

parents while they are at school) this may result in the access that person has to the school site

being restricted or withdrawn.

We greatly value the contribution parents, carers and other community members make to the

school community and do not wish to take any action that impacts on their participation in school

activities.

Please let us know if you have concerns about the behaviour of another person’s child while

they are at the school or on school related activities.

Raising your concerns directly with the child (or his or her parents while they are at school)

could result in your access to the school site being restricted or withdrawn.

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Stage 3 Public Speaking Compe-

tition

Congratulations to the following students

for being finalists in our Stage 3 Public

Speaking competition. They presented

entertaining and well-delivered speeches.

Congratulations to Judith who won the

Year 5 competition and Courtney who

was our Year 6 winner. Both girls will be

representing Bidwill at the zone public

speaking competition.

Zone Athletics Carnival

This year's Mount Druitt Zone Athletics

Carnival was held at Blacktown Interna-

tional Sportspark. All schools in Mount

Druitt were represented and students who

reached this stage had to qualify as the

best athletes from their own school Ath-

letics Carnival. Therefore, the standard

of competition was excellent. The events

on the first day were the 800m race and

the field events. The second day saw the

students compete in the 100m, 200m and

relay races. Bidwill Public School stu-

dents represented

our school with

pride. They tried

their best, were

respectful to other

competitors and

had a fun day.

Regional Athletics Carnival

A huge congratulations to Kordell (3

Red) who made it to the Sydney West

Regional Athletics Carnival. He

is representing not only Bidwill but the

Mount Druitt zone today in the 9 years

boys 100m race. Good luck Kordell, we

are so proud of you!

Summer PSSA

Just a reminder that Summer PSSA re-

sumes Friday Week 1, Term 4 (October

13th). Students that play T Ball, Softball,

Newcombe Ball and Volleyball are asked

to bring their $5 each week as well as a

hat and a bottle of water as the weather

starts to get warmer!

Miss Marlow

Transitioning

to Kindy

If you have a child

attending Kinder-

garten in 2018 you

might be interested in attending our Play-

group. Playgroup runs every Thursday

from 9.30am-11.00am and focuses on

preparing your child in getting ready for

school next year. If you interested please

call the school and ask for Mrs Raheela

Mirza.

Preschool & Kindy 2018

If you are interested in enrolling your

child at Bidwill Preschool or Public

School in 2018 please come and enquire

with our school office between 8:30am

and 3:15pm weekdays.

Student Absences

Thank you to everyone who has provided

notes and used the Skoolbag app for their

child’s absences. Just a reminder that you

only have to ring the school if your

child is going to be absent for two or

more days. For one day absences please

use the Skoolbag app or send your child

with a note to give to their teacher.

There is a copy of an absence note and

instructions to download the Skoolbag

app on the back page of this newsletter.

Miss Creasey

ZoosnooZ

Stage 2 students have the opportunity to

participate in an overnight camp at Ta-

ronga Zoo. Students will be able to tour

the zoo at night and meet some of the

animals in a behind the scenes tour.

We still have spots available, parents will

be required to pay a $20 deposit to secure

a position for their child. Please see the

office if you

would like a

permission

note.

3 Camp

This year Stage 3 will be going to Point

Wolstencroft Sport and Recreation Cen-

tre for a 2 night camp. This is a great

opportunity for students to link their

learning of PDHPE to practical situa-

tions. Point Wolstencroft have special-

ised staff that organise a wide range of

outdoor recreational

activities such as

archery, rock

climbing, sailing,

ropes course, bike

safety, basketball,

volleyball and

bushwalking.

We still have spots available, parents will

be required to pay a $50 deposit to secure

a position for their child.

Please see the office if you would like a

permission note.

Australian Pioneer Village

Earlier this year Stage 1 students devel-

oped knowledge and understanding about

the nature of history and key changes and

developments from the past. In term 4

students have the opportunity to visit

Australian Pioneer Village at Wilberforce

that recreates early settlers and their life-

styles.

Please see the office if you would like a

permission note.

Kindy Excursion to Brewongle

Students have been engaging in learning

about Geography through the unit

“People Live in Places” Students will be

going to Brewongle Environmental Edu-

cation Centre on Tuesday 31st October

where they will participate in a program

about “Eddy the Darug Boy”. If you

would like your child to participate,

please return permission slip along with

payment of $10 by Friday 20th October.

Earn & Learn

Runs 26 July to 19

September 2017.

Start collecting to-

day! Every $10 spent

at Woolworths earns 1 sticker. Drop

completed sticker sheets in collection

boxes found at Plumpton shops and our

school office and preschool.

Year 5 Tiana 5/6 Blue

Judith 5/6 Green

Norman 5/6 Red

Raven 5/6 Yellow

Year 6 Shania 5/6 Blue

Byron 5/6 Blue

Teneisha 5/6 Green

Courtney 5/6 Red

Maddie 5/6 Yellow

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Lets have “lids” on all our kids!

As part of our school uniform, students are re-minded to wear a hat at school. All students are expected to wear a hat during lunch and when participating in sport. The office have Bidwill Public School caps for sale for $10 or bucket hats for $5.

You can help by reminding all students to bring a hat to school. This will be very much appreci-ated.

Last Thursday the 7th of September, Stage 3 went on an excursion to Sydney Aquarium. On the way there, we went over the Harbour Bridge and saw landmarks such as the Opera House.

When we arrived we had a lesson on the Great Barrier Reef as that's what we are studying in Geography. We learnt about different creatures as well as the threats to the Great Barrier Reef. We learnt about different sharks and got to look at and hold their jaws and eggs. After that, we went through the whole aquarium with our teachers and we got to see animals such as dugongs, sharks, fish and stingrays. We went through the tunnels and saw all different marine animals and types of coral. We were so lucky to visit the Penguin Encounter where we went on a raft and saw lots of penguins. Some were walking, some were laying down and some were diving in the water. At the end of our visit, we got to touch coral, sea cucumbers, shark eggs, sea sponges and other living things in the rock pool. After that, we boarded the bus and went back to school. It was a great day and I learnt a lot.

Stuart 5/6 Yellow

Stage 3 Excursion Sydney Aquarium

LIFE EDUCATION - HEALTHY HAROLD

In Term 4 students from Preschool – Year 6 will have the opportunity to

engage in the Life Education Program with Healthy Harold. By taking part

in a health education module children are encouraged to develop relation-

ship skills, positive communication, problem solving and decision making

skills.

We provide students the opportunity to develop strategies, and practise the

skills required to avoid the harms associated with an unhealthy lifestyle.

TERM 3

SEPTEMBER

Friday 8th - Featherdale Excursion (Preschool)

Wednesday 13th - Sydney West Athletics

Tuesday 19th - Preschool Disco

Thursday 21st - Gold Award Celebration

Friday 22nd - Last day for Students

TERM 4

OCTOBER

Monday 9th - Students return for Term 4

Dates to Remember

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Bunya Awards Congratulation for being Safe, Respectful Learners

K-6 BLUE Justin

K-6 RED Shane

K BLUE Kaiden

K YELLOW

Justin

1 BLUE Daurice

Hazel-Grace

1 YELLOW Andrew Destiny

2 RED Cruz

Hannah Jye

Paityn

3 RED Kal-al Kiara

Mama Sera

4 BLUE Lopati

Levi Jayrite

Mia-Lee Montana

Rowen

4 RED John

5/6 YELL0W

Chantelle Mia

K YELLOW April

Owen Presley

Riley Helen Josiah Tyrelle Travis

1 BLUE Marissa

1 RED

Natasha Kyra

1 YELLOW Destanee

Ebony Sale

2 BLUE

Kooriana

2 YELLOW Chelsea

3 RED

Indiana Seth

4 RED Mormon

5/6 BLUE

Isaiah Jamaine Jahstyce

5/6 YELL0W

Tamsyn Travis

K RED Poiti

1 BLUE Alecia Amelia Brittany Lenorah

Lily Sidney Vida

1 RED Perize Kaiden Luke

Ayvah

1 YELLOW Jayden Taniah

Hossannah Emmerie

2 BLUE David

2 RED

Ashanti

2 YELLOW Rubie-Rae

Taliyah

3 RED Qadria Lucas

4 BLUE

Michegan Kiva

Hayal

4 RED Zoe

5/6 BLUE

Eva

5/6 GREEN Judith Chloe

5/6 YELL0W

Alfonso Faithful Logan Junior Beau

BRONZE SILVER GOLD

Zelda’s Big Adventure Zelda has a big plans – she wants to be the first

chook in space. She leaves nothing to chance and packs food, fuel

and a cosy nesting box. But will she make it without the help of her

friends?

Funny Kid For President Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who

can make it happen. He’s the class clown, the punch line, and he’s even volunteered his bottom to be the butt of the joke.

NEW BOOKS IN OUR LIBRARY!

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Date: 7 October Event name: You Are Here, Part I: The Solar System Event details: Dr Nicholas Tothill Considering it's our backyard, the Solar System shouldn't be too surprising. But from Mercury out to Pluto and beyond, the Solar System is a strange place, full of surprises and puzzles. We'll take a quick tour from the Sun to the edge of the Solar System. Since we don't really know where the Solar System ends, we might even overshoot a little! Includes presentation, short 3D movie and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Time: 8pm – 10pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington Contact phone or website for public enquiries and book-ings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on

Date: 28 October Event name: You Are Here, Part II: The Milky Way Event details: Dr Nicholas Tothill The Milky Way is our own home Galaxy, an island of stars, gas and dust spinning in space. From our Local Bubble, through Spiral Arms to the Centre of the Galaxy, and out to the Magellanic Clouds, we'll tour the Milky Way, watch stars form and explode, look for the signs of how the Milky Way was built, and find that our Galaxy might have a colourful past. Includes presentation, short 3D movie and viewing of the night sky through a range of telescopes (weather permitting). $18.00 Adult $12.00 Child/Concession $50.00 Family (2 adults + 2 children) Children under 3 years of age free. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue Address: Penrith Observatory (Building AO), Western Sydney University, Werrington North campus, Great Western Highway, Werrington Contact phone or website for public enquiries and book-ings: https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/observatorypenrith/penrith_observatory/whats_on

Penrith Observatory - October Events

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