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A publication of Beacon Hill Primary School, Tristram Road, Beacon Hill, 2100 Tel: 9451 6328 Fax: 9975 4631 Email: [email protected] Visit our website at: www.beaconhill-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Term 4 Week 5 Thursday 7 November 2013 INTERSCHOOL CHESS COMPETITION

IT’S ACADEMIC SUCCESS

On Thursday the 31st of October Beacon Hill Public School hosted the NSW Junior Chess League One-Day Tournament for the Manly-Warringah area. The tournament consisted of 24 teams made up of 3 players each. In this competition Beacon Hill Public School entered 3 teams. The Beacon Hill A team consisted of Ferdi Femia, Oskar Gardiner, Harrison Lockrey and Jeremy Butler (reserve). Congratulations to all the boys- their team was placed 8th for the day. The Beacon Hill B team consisted of Sammy Wu, Joel Van Duyl and Cameron Murray. The boys are to be commended for their team effort. They placed 9th in the competition over all. The Beacon Hill C team consisted of Chris Dwyer, Cameron Nott, Taylah Sheedy and Angus Nott (reserve). This team finished in 22nd place. Well done! All children had a fabulous day competing and working as a team. All students are to be commended for their fantastic behaviour on the day and their willingness to help pack up the tournament afterwards. The day was very successful and everyone enjoyed themselves! Well done to all! Miss Sarah Jefferson, Chess Co-ordinator

BHPS wins through to the semi- finals. Congratulations to the Year 6 students who triumphed in the TV program “It’s Academic” which screened last week from Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November. Well done to Ben Copping, Dean Grayson, Joel Van Duyl, Mia Brown, Elizabeth Raffin, Darcy Blackman, Jade Coulthard, Stellar Hawke, Sammy Wu, Hannah Keeler, Jeremy Butler, Tara Mapstone, Alex McNeil, Ben Meyer, Izzy Kitching, Nathan Butler and Tom James. Our teams will now compete in teams of three over five episodes in the semi- finals. Tune in from 13th January to 17th January 2014 at 7.30am daily on 7Two to see how our school performs in the semi- finals and if they will make it to the grand-final. Jane Stanley, Assistant Principal

UNIFORM SHOP

Roster 13th November 2013 Kate Nott Linda Armiger PAYMENTS REMIDER The Uniform Shop accepts payment by Cash, Cheque, Visa and Mastercard only. We DO NOT HAVE ETFPOS facilities. SECOND HAND/PRE LOVED Uniforms are needed, if you have any to donate, please either drop them to the Uniform Shop on Wednesday’s or you can leave them under the Uniform Shop Box at the office. All donations are appreciated. KINDERGARTEN FITTING APPOINTMENTS are filling quickly. If you have a child starting at Beacon Hill PS in 2014 make your appointment now to avoid disappointment.

SCHOOL LEADER 2014 SELECTION PROCESS As from next Monday, 11 November, Year 5 students will be involved in the School Leader 2014 selection process. Nominations will be sought from Year 5 students. These forms must be returned on Tuesday 12 November. The successful candidates will be announced on 18 November and presented with their badges which should be worn until 2 December when the candidates will deliver their speeches at 9.05am in the MPC. All welcome. Voting will then take place by all students and staff. The 2014 School Leaders will be announced and inducted at the Presentation of Awards Ceremony on Thursday 12 December at 9.15am in the MPC. All welcome.

SUN SMART TIPS

LAST WEEK TO ORDER YOUR CALENDAR Calendar orders are due in by Friday 15 November. Late orders cannot be accepted as the order has to be sent off to ensure delivery before the end of term. DON’T MISS OUT order your child’s artwork on a calendar TODAY!

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SLIP, SLOP, SLAP Parents ensure children come to school with sunscreen being applied Students bring their own sunscreen from home to reapply at recess and lunch times Wear your school hat – the bucket hat is highly recommended for all students No hat, no play. Stay in the shade Drink plenty of water throughout the day

Wayne Stevenson’s Retirement As we farewell a friend and colleague, we congratulate Wayne Stevenson on his 35 years of service with the Department of Education & Communities. For the past 20 years, he has served as the Principal at Beacon Hill Primary School. Friends and colleagues are cordially invited to join in the retirement celebrations for Wayne and, congratulate him on his outstanding contribution to Public Education. WHEN: Monday 9 December 2013 WHERE: The Long Reef Golf Club TIME: 6.30pm – 10pm DRESS: Smart COST: $40 per head, includes cocktail food & gift Drinks may be purchased at the bar RSVP: by Friday 29 November 2013 Beacon Hill Primary School, Tristram Road, Beacon Hill, 2100 Telephone: 02 9451 6328 Fax: 02 9975 4631 After hours please call Christina 0417 814 248

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REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE

On Monday 11th November 2013, we will be having a Remembrance Day assembly in the MPC to remember all the men and women who have fought for their country during wartime and served as peacemakers. We will have a one minute silence at 11am to remember them.

PSSA refunds Anyone wishing to claim a refund for unplayed PSSA games must inform the office before 15 November. Amounts unclaimed will be put towards the purchase of sports equipment and replacement uniforms.

P & C MEETING Our next P & C meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 November at 7.30pm in the Library where we will be discussing the results of the P & C survey. All welcome.

WOW! The generosity of the BHPS community was overwhelming! Thank you to all those students who dressed up in MUFTI yesterday and donated money for the Bush Fire Appeal. We raised $1061.95 to help the families who have suffered through the ranging bush fires. Thank you so much BHPS!

NIGHT MARKETS Calling all helpers! Next Thursday's BHPS Night Market (6pm - 9pm) is an annual school & community based event and a great way of raising funds for our school... but this wouldn’t be possible without the help of our wonderful parents & families. To ensure that this event is even bigger-and-better than before, each school year has been asked to assist in specific areas that you may have heard about already from your class mum: Kindy: BBQ & drinks (seeking time volunteers) Y1: Cake Stall (baked donations may be dropped off to the MPC next Thursday & time volunteers on the night) Y2: Decorate-a-Cupcake (boxes in the classroom to collect decoration donations OR baked donations dropped off to the MPC next Thursday & time volunteers) Y3: Build-a-Bear (seeking time volunteers) Y4: Lucky Dip -- (seeking time volunteers & donated prizes; anything small that can be popped into a lucky dip prize bag; collection box in classroom) Y5: Colouring In -- (seeking time volunteers, mature & responsible students welcomed!) Y6: Jumping Castle & Gift Wrapping Stall -- (collection boxes in classroom for donated wrapping items AND time volunteers, mature & responsible students welcomed!) We would like to thank you in advance for your support of this event, in whatever way you are able to help. If you need additional details about what we are seeking, have comments or queries, please email the Night Market Committee: [email protected], THANK YOU!!!

JOIN OUR BAND 2014 We had a great day on Monday with all our Year 2s and lots of Year 3-6 trying all our band instruments. Remember to return your band forms to the office by Friday 8 November. Ms Muir is looking forward to her biggest Junior Band yet! If your child missed out on the recruitment day you can still join Band – pop into the office for a form or email [email protected]

WRITER OF THE WEEK – ETHAN ISHAC – 5S PORTAL OF DOOM CRASH! Two boys and girls named Emily and Brandon heard a loud noise from their house in a tree. As they started walking towards the noise a swelling sound caught their ears. They turned around to see a black portal sucking them towards it. “What do we do?” said Emily. “We can’t…” said Brandon. Suddenly they came to a dark place where black magma and zombies surrounded them. Back at the house their parents woke up to find them missing. They ran outside and began to work out what happened. Back inside the portal the kids approached a spirit called Black Doom. He said that he is the master and that no one has ever left. He mocked, “If you find a cave with a black diamond you will be dent home.” “Emily”, whispered Brandon. “This place is like home. Follow me!” They approached the cave and discovered a black diamond. As they walked back a massive orange spider started chasing them. They out ran the spider and got back to Black Doom and were transported back to the forest through the portal. “Emily, Brandon”, shouted their relieved parents. They both hugged their parents deeply and promised never to wander off again.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE VC

On Monday 11th November 1/2W and on Thursday 13th November 3/4R and 5/6O will be participating in a Virtual Excursion in our schools AV Room titled, ‘Staging Stories’ & ‘Discover the Stage’. This Virtual Excursion, presented by The Sydney Opera House. This practical, interactive drama workshop, facilitated by professional actors and drama educators from Monkey Baa Theatre Company, offers students the exciting opportunity to experience being in the Sydney Opera House as an actor on stage. Students will actively participate in performance exercises including vocal and physical warm-ups and practical drama tasks, developing their understanding of dramatic context and the elements of drama. The workshop includes theatre etiquette, performance terminology and dramatic skills, allowing students to explore storytelling, mime, role and sequencing action to create meaning. Students will also have the opportunity to develop listening, interaction and presentation skills through group tasks and collaboration, using nonverbal communication skills such facial expression, body and movement. We hope that the students enjoy this experience. Kirsty Rayner, Assistant Principal

K – 6 MPC ASSEMBLY Thank you to our year 3 classes for your wonderful dance performance at our last assembly. Our next MPC assembly will be on Monday 11 November where our kindergarten students will take to the stage and perform. Everyone is welcome.

MUSIC NEWS On Monday 18th November the Concert Band, Jazz Band and Year 4/5/6 choir students will be performing on the stage at Warringah Mall from 12:00 a 12.45pm. A permission note went home earlier this week for all performers and must be completed and returned by tomorrow, Friday. If you are at the mall on Monday 18th November at lunchtime, make sure you come down and hear the students perform, so we have a great audience to support our performers.

CHOIR NEWS The Year 1/2, Year 3/4 and Year 4/5/6 choirs will be performing at the Night Markets next Thursday evening. Could all singers please meet Mrs Woods outside the music room at 6.15pm ready for our 6.30pm performance. The singers should wear mufti. Make sure you take a break from your shopping to come and hear the Jazz Band perform at 6pm and the choirs sing at 6.30pm.

P & C SURVEY FINISHES THIS WEEK!!! Monday 11th November at 9am BROKENWOOD WINE FUNDRAISER - FINAL DAYS Last chance to place your orders!! If you haven’t already placed your order at www.brokenwood.com.au/bhps (password – bhps2013) or via the P&C drop box in the Office you only have until Friday afternoon to jump on board. Even ex-parents are clambering to participate! Don’t miss out, the holiday season is upon us. Peter King [email protected] BHPS P&C Fundraising

Don’t forget to complete the P&C online survey. Everyone’s view point is important and we can’t make improvements if we don’t know what people are concerned about. The survey takes only 5 minutes and covers Canteen, Uniform Shop, Band, Fundraising, Social Events and General P&C issues. Feel free to forward the link to your partners or other family members connected with the school if they would like to participate. All responses are anonymous. Contact our Secretary Kaz Cerneaz ([email protected]) for more information. Click on this link or paste into your browser https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NTCNSVJ

SURF LIFE SAVING In week 7, children in year 3-6 will be participating in a surf life saving program run by the Sydney Surf Lifesaving School. The students will be travelling to Freshwater Beach where they will participate in a range of sand and water activities. With the warm weather already here, everyone is hoping the water will not be too chilly that week. The children will be participating in activities which aim to increase their knowledge and awareness of potential dangers found at the beach, how to swim safely in the water and how to protect themselves against the sun.

EAGLE TAG GALA DAY – All Eagle Tag teams will be playing a variety of schools throughout the day at Lionel Watts Oval, Frenchs Forest on Thursday 14 November 2013. We wish all teams the very best of luck. PSSA SEMI FINALS – All summer PSSA teams will be playing friendly games except all volleyball teams and senior boys’ cricket who made the semi finals. We wish those teams good luck. Alison Shearer, PSSA Co-ordinator

Signing off for now…… Wayne Stevenson, Principal

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handmade bags and library bags

books (the bookman) ginger mint kids bags

thermomix

mad Jam

nutri metics

kids chalk boards

living light candles

ladies/children's jewelry

recycled designer clothing

mini miss and me

ladies and children's gifts, bags etc

candles platters, oil burners

Womans fashion

Xmas decos and kids canvass

childrens pJ's

little tree Art

learning ladder

Xmas deco's

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Womans Jewelry

children's clothing and wall hangings

Wicked cakes

the bodyshop

the Secret closet

phoenix trader

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