Biddabah's Choir an Enthusiastic Response - Biddabah Public School

Thursday, September 6, 2012 28/12Biddabah’s Choir an Enthusiastic ResponseMrs McEwan, Mrs Eve, Mrs Langford and Mrs Hones haveresponded to the wishes of many students and called forenrolments in a school choir. Students received a note aboutthe choir stating that “it is our vision that in time, our choir willsing regularly at Friday assemblies and special occasions suchas Presentation Day and Education Week. Eventually we wouldalso like our choir to perform for audiences outside school likenursing homes and shopping centres”.Year 3-5 students have been invited to join the choir. Thecommitment is always to turn up for practise every Tuesday atlunchtime. Choir notes are available from the office.The teachers and the choir students are looking for a uniquename for their choir and are open to suggestions.BIDDABAH PUBLIC SCHOOL phone 4954 6058 fax 4956 6780 page 1

Give Amanda from theYMCA Biddabah OOSH acall to enrol your child inthe Biddabah OOSHPhone 0401189 553Our Father’s Day Raffle of a Dad’s bag of Chocolateswhich was donated by Bibina and by Hillier’s Chocolateswas won by Kaileb O’Donoghue from 6H. We hope yourDad enjoyed the prize.We have raised a record amount of $2,814.00 for ourSchool, so thank you parents and teachers for yoursupport.Thank youKellie Andriessen & Di GrineWould parents please check children’s hair for headlice.If found, please treat the infection before returningchildren to school. Information on headlice is availableon the NSW Health website.The uniform shop sells a headlice spray preventative,‘NitStuff’. A pamphlet can be obtained at the office.BROAD BRIMMED HATfor Sun ProtectionBiddabah School UniformIf you see trespassers in theschool out of school hours we wouldappreciate a call to school security.FATHER’S DAY 2012We hope all the Dad’s, Grandpa’s, Grandad’s and Pop’shad a great Father’s Day last Sunday and you all enjoyedthe wonderful gifts your children purchased for you atour Father’s Day Stall.That Smell!The playground below the new demountable has beendrained, levelled and seeded in an enriched grassgrowing soil mixture.We would like to thank the following volunteers KerrieKeenan, Jo Chock, Sally Lole, Deb Marriott, TraceyJupp, Julie Cleary, Ellen Wilson, Erica Knight, Jo Dyson,Nicole Sinclair & Karen Colley. Thanks ladies for yourtime and without your help the Stall would not run sosmoothly.Also, thank you to Mrs Dutch for streamlining all theclasses through at the times allocated and thank you toSandy and Christine in the office for your time on doingthings for us at quick notice. A big thanks also goes toMandy Swan in the Canteen for looking after ourVolunteers for coffees.Hopefully soon the rich odours will be gone.The grass loves it!MYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 3

100 nights = BRONZE150 nights = SILVER200 nights = GOLD250 nights = DIAMONDBRONZE and SILVER awards will be handed out atstage assemblies GOLD and the DIAMOND will behanded out by me at the whole school assembly,probably in term 4. For students who go on to read for250 nights plus will still be eligible for a special awardat the last whole school assembly for the year.Congratulations 100 nights of readingBronze CertificateSibhon Palmer-HethariaSam StewartAnna HicksonDylan WilsonChelsea StanburyCurtis RaeSaxon Thompson-BarberCongratulations 150 nights of readingSilver CertificatePiper WaddinghamAlaska StevensonEmma BagnallIsabelle BlundellCongratulations 200 nights of readingGold CertificateSamantha WoodhouseEllie CarrollAleisha SinclairAnabelle AntonyBenjamin SummersWilliam DonaldsonSamuel DonaldsonSamantha FaheyAbbey HindmarchKirra PriestleyCongratulations 250 nights of readingDiamond CertificateNobodyBronzeElla DabelsteinLexi-Le OwenNoah AdamRyan CrewThomas ChockMelanie HainEleanor DaviesCharlotte RatcliffeWil BagnallSophie KeebleAbbey HindmarchEmily CrossEmilie CourtoisIsobella MillerJaime AlburyJoseph ArrowsmithKayla BerryMatthew TullSarah FilipSiobhan SneddenSamuel StewartTeesha BeuzevilleBailey CreerFleur DaviesMackenzie CurtisHolly KeebleLizabel BrunskillAidan CreerAlaska StevensonCaitlyn RaeMikayla HindmarchMeriam ObeidJordan ParsonsEthan CowlingSibhon Palmer-HethariaBrianna CrossSilverCameron WhiteDylan WilsonEmily CreelyTayla ConwayTom SwainEmma BagnallAlly RobertsAmy HainGoldKirra PriestlyTaylah CowlingMYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 4

Jack RoddomParis RoddomSarah FilipBen SummersFlynn WarringtonEmily MiltonKye MiltonWill receive a certificate at the next Friday schoolassembly.CreditCallan SwanAngus McGrathHeath PittsDistinctionLots of activities and busy work going on in the librarythis week. We have been looking at a lot of new booksthat have been purchased recently and will soon beavailable for borrowing. Students often request certaintitles and we do try to encourage their input intoselections.Our voting is now completed with main winnersannounced at next Monday’s assembly. It was a difficulttask but one which aroused a lot of interest in students.Our lucky (random draw) winners this week were: AllyRoberts, Taleah Begley, Manuela Terreiro, EllaMcGregor and Paris Roddom.Thank you also to Harrison and Alexandra Nash whokindly donated some preloved books to our library. Theywill be very useful.Our book sale next term will include many lovely booksboth new and used. Date to be announced.Once again thank you to all monitors who have been sohelpful this term.Thelma KeoghAlexandra NashJayda SharmanSamantha FaheyLauren RenwickHigh DistinctionHarrison NashSarah O’KeefeCongratulations to the following students for achievinga Silver Certificate in the School Banking Program:Jeremy RussellChelsea StanburyDylan RatcliffeCongratulations to the following students for achievinga Gold Certificate in the School Banking Program:Lara GoochCongratulations to the following students for achievingan Outstanding Certificate in the School BankingProgram:Lily StanburyMYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 5

On Father’s Day I got a new television. By XavierOn Father’s Day I went to the shops and I got someSkylanders and I gave my dad the presents that I madefor him. By BenOn Father’s Day I played racing cars with my dad. ByLockieOn Father’s Day I gave my daddy his presents and heliked them. By JaimeOn Father’s Day I stayed at home and built a traintrack. By KenOn Father’s Day I did some gardening. I planted someflowers and I planted tomatoes. By AleishaTOMORROWFridayNEXT WEEKMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySchool Assembly, 10.10amPresentation by 3K, Parents WelcomeY5 return from Myuna Bay (2.30pm)NAPLAN results dueSchool Assembly, 10.10amPresentation by 2Mc, Parents WelcomeLOST PROPERTYWk10 September 17SCHOOL DIARYSchool Council/P&C (Wed)Blue Mntains Stage 2 (Thur-Fri)Assembly KBF/KB (Fri)THE BOX IS FULL TOTHE BRIM – PLEASECHECK THE LOSTPROPERTY BOXThe next meeting of the Biddabah P&C andSchool Council will be at 7.30pm onEXCURSIONS &PAYMENTSBLUE MOUNTAINSYears 3 & 420.9.12 – 21.9.12Week 10 - Term 3Canberra Year 619.11.12– 21.11.12Week 7 – Term 4DUE DATEFinal Payment IS NOW DUENon-refundable Deposit of$100 is required by**Friday, 7 SeptemberWith the balance to be paidby Friday, 26 October 2012School Council 6.30pmWednesday, 19 SeptemberP&C 7.30pmPlease see the table below for dates of upcomingfundraising events.Year 1 TransportExcursionWednesday 17 thOctober 2012$18.00 to be paid by Friday12 th October 2012Parents are advised that no payment will be acceptedafter the due date unless approved by the organisingteacher.Saturday 20 th October-Shopping trip to SydneySunday 23 rd September-Bunnings BBQ, BunningsGlendaleSaturday 3 rd November-Twilight FeteMYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 7

Biddabah PS P&Care holding ourschool fete onSaturday 3 rdNovember 2012.This year we arehoping to raisemoney to help fundvital infrastructure, such ascovered walkways,and to purchasenew smartboardsand updatetechnology to ensure the students of Biddabah keep upwith the ever-changing technological world and are keptdry whilst doing so.The Government either does not fund such things, or ifit does, does not fund them in their entirety, hence thereason the school fete is a vital fundraising activitywhen it is held.CANTEEN ROSTERMon10Tue11Wed12Thu13Fri14SeptANNA MCGRATH & LEANNE FONGSept MICHAEL DAVIES & PAULABOERSMASeptSeptTRACIE LAVELLE, BOB MAHAFFEY,JENNY PRESTONQUEN ANSEMS, RAJKA ALEXANDERSept NATARIA RODDOM, KELLYANDRIESSEN, DEBBIE MARRIOTTKRISTEN WADDINGHAM, & TRACIELAVELLEThe support of the parents and businesses is paramountto the success of the fete and we are once againappealing to families and businesses to help withsponsorship, donations or raffle prizes.This year, as a result of the establishment of theBiddabah PS P&C Building Fund, any individual orbusiness can (and is most welcome to) make a fully taxdeductible donation towards the fete (via the BuildingFund). This allows both individuals and businesses whodo not wish to sponsor the fete and promote themselvesthrough this form of advertising, to still support thestudents of the school and obtain a tax deductiblereceipt for doing so.NEXT WEEK’S UNIFORM SHOPMONDAY2.30-3.00pmNicole StoneTUESDAY2.30-3.00pmSarah PatrickNaturally, sponsorship and raffle prizes are still mostwelcome and appreciated.This form of donation or sponsorship can appeal tobusinesses both big and small, as well as individuals, soplease, ask your employer if you think it may besomething they would consider (end of financial year isfast approaching and can be the perfect time to ask).WEDNESDAY MORNING8.30 – 9.00amJenny PrestonTHURSDAY2.30-3.00pmEmma SwainWEDNESDAY PM2.30-3.00pmKim GulliverFRIDAY2.30-3.00pmNicole ReidIt is the students of Biddabah that benefit directlyfrom every single cent we raise.For more information, please contact Mandy Swan(0432 310 741) Support our fete; support your children.Biddabah PS P&C Fete CommitteeMYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 8

BOOKCLUB ORDERS DUECLOSEDADVERTISING COSTSRoadside Sign in Medcalf StreetYour business can advertise on our roadside sign.Advertisers are offered one of the eight places for anannual fee of $500. If you are interested in taking up thisoffer, please contact the principal: Mr. Graeme Mason.Newsletter Advertising Costs (incl. GST)OTHER NOTES SENT HOME THIS WEEKMon 3SeptMon 3SeptTue 4SeptMyuna Bay “Last Minute” reminder noteCanberra Excursion – Parent SupportInvitationBiddabah School Choir InvitationBusiness Card Size¼ Page½ PageFull PageDistribute Your PamphletsSPECIAL OFFER¼ Page Advertisement$14.33 (week)$85.80 (term)$25 30 (week)$220 (year)$41.80 (week)$69.30 (week)$25.00 (week)1 Year$220.00SCHOOL HALL BOOKINGSBookings for Biddabah’sCommunal Hall can bemade with the principal.4954 6058This newsletter is produced each Thursday by the studentsand staff of Biddabah Public School. For further informationphone 4954 6058Subscriptions can be mailed each week for $12/term or$25/year. Contact Christine or Michelle for details.Advertisers please contact Christine or Michelle tonegotiate special rates. Parents are reminded that paidadvertisements are not necessarily endorsed by theschool, but they do assist with the costs of publication.Graeme MasonPrincipalMYUNA BAY: Having a great time! Page 9

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Learn to Surf Newcastle is still operated and owned by Miles Niddrie, Level 2 Surf Coach, the name has changedthis summer from Redhead Mobile Surf School. Same smaller group sizes, with flexible beaches and times.Vegemite Surf Groms is back again this year and my 6 day x 2hr Holiday programs are running in the Septemberholidays. Locations and times are flexible to suit the surf conditions but main locations are Blacksmiths andStockton beaches. All equipment supplied including full length wetsuits and softboards sized to the surfer’s height.Cost is $220pp includes registration & the Surfgroms gift pack valued over $250.Age groups are 5-8yrs (max 8 kids/2coaches) and 9-12yrs (max 12 kids/3coaches)I will have Level 1 sessions and Levels 2-3 for kids who are looking to continue on from last year’s programs.Lessons run Monday to Saturday both weeks of the holidays and the 8 session x 1.5hrs program start on October8 th for after school and Saturday or Sunday sessions commence 13 th October.For bookings and enquiries please call 4944 9585 or 0404 83 9585.Sessions are well structured and follow the Surfgroms skill sets with logbooks and plenty of surf safety education,vital for safe use of our beaches.Adults and older kids also catered for and family discounts can be arranged. Standup Paddle Surfing too.Email at miles@learntosurfnewcaslte.comOr visit my website www.learntosurfnewcastle.comRegular Spinal Adjustments can Eliminate andPreventLAKE MACQUARIE OZTAGSUMMER COMPETITION9 OCTOBER 2012 -18 DECEMBER 2012TUESDAYSBARTON OVAL BELMONTUNDER 8 UNDER 10 UNDER 12 UNDER 14BOYS GIRLS AND MIXED TEAMS AND UNDER 7COACHING CLINICREGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 4TH 11TH AND18THHEADACHESHaving trouble concentrating? Shorttempered with the kids? Exhausted? Avoidingyour spouse? What are headaches costingyou?Easily 95% of patients experience relief withinthe first few adjustments, if their headachesare coming from nerve pressure in the spine(subluxation)Nerve Supply is Life Supply!AT BARTON OVAL STARTING AT 4:30 WITHCOACHING CLINICS AND COME AND TRYCOST $80 PER PLAYER INCLUDING SHORTS $65WITHOUT SHORTSNO ONGOING COST NO REFEREES FEES NOPROVIDING REFEREESNO TRAVELING TO OTHER GROUNDS PLAY ATTHE SAME TIME EVERY WEEKFOR INFORMATIONCONTACT lakemacquarie@oztag.com.au ORwww.lakemacquarieoztag.com.auCall Dr Jason for a FREE Consultation to seeif we can help you!Biddabah is a cool school Page 1