Thursday 30th
April 2015
Issue 11
PRINCIPAL PATCH
ANZAC Day: Beaconsfield township commemorated ANZAC Day on the 19th of April.
Beaconsfield Primary school was represented by school leaders Diesel, Georgia, Olivia and
Jordan. Brandon and Aaron were proudly there as part of their Scouts involvement. ANZAC day
is not about the politics, the rights and wrongs of war; it is simple and solemn remembrance of
the men and women, just six or seven years older than the children below who honoured them,
and the sacrifice they made for their country. To hear the reflections of our School Leaders
follow this link: http://gr56bps.global2.vic.edu.au/2015/04/26/anzac-day/
Oral Language (Speaking and Listening Skills): Oral Language is the foundation for student
learning and absolutely essential to the development of literacy skills. As parents; and as your
child’s first teacher, your one to one interaction with your children shaped their language
development and set them up for success at school. The more interaction you have with your
child, turning off the TV and talking to them at dinner time, reading with them, telling jokes and
stories, the stronger their Oral
Language becomes. At School, this
process continues from Prep to
adulthood! This week, our Yr.5
children, pictured here, are practicing
their oral language focussing on pace
and volume. Cheers Gary
Above: (LtoR) Kalysta, Zoe
and Seb practicing their Oral
Language using a
microphone.
Right:(LtoR) Diesel, Georgia,
Olivia and Jordan proudly
represent us at the ANZAC
Day commemoration in
Beaconsfield along with
Brandon and Aaron (not
pictured).
Office Hours 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm on Friday.
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MRS AMOS
Beaconsfield Fire Brigade Visits Beacy
Thanks to Jason McKenzie, Marc Graham and members of the Beaconsfield
CFA who organised for one of the fire trucks to visit school on Tuesday. Our
Grade 3/4 students are learning about helpers in our community and were
delighted to have the firefighters visit and show them one of the trucks. The
children were excited to see the hoses at work. I don't think they got too
wet.
School Photos
Our school photos should be back and handed out to your children this week. We will have a
whole school photo taken later in the year. If you have any questions, come and ask at the Office
or ring School Pix on 8786 4800.
NAPLAN
Don't forget the annual testing program will take place on 12th, 13th and 14th of May for students in Grades 3 and 5. Should you have any questions regarding the NAPLAN program, please
don't hesitate to ask your classroom teacher, or pop into the Office.
OFFICE NEWS
Lost sunglasses Maui Jim brand if found please return to the Office. Thank you.
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Beacy Calendar
Date
Event
Cost
Due date
23 April
Lamont Book Club
Various
11th May
23 April
Scholastic Book Club
Various
1st May
1 May
District Cross Country—Selected students
$5
28 April
6 May
St Margarets Netball—selected students
$12
4 May
9 May
2016 Prep Open Day—10-12noon
-
9 May
7 May
Mothers Day Stall
Mothers Day Raffle
$2, $3 & $4
$5
7 May
5 May
25 May
Curriculum Day—No students required at school
-
25 May
24 April, 8,
15, 22 & 29
May
Friday morning Sport
$11
Closed
Student of the Week
Grade
Name
Grade
Name
0F
Zavier
2M
Maddie
0H
Charli
34A
Noah
0I
Makayla
34C
Judd
0J
Jai
34D
Mason
0M
Julia
34L
William
0S
Mitchell
34M
Jack
12N
Paige
34N
Dakoda
12S
Amy
34S
Ben
1B
Harvey
5B
Ashton
1J
Taylor
5J
Ross
1R
Erin
5M
Luke
2B
Amelie
6J
Zoe
2F
Maddie
6K
Darci
2K
Mia
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PARENTS AND FRIENDS
Hello
By now your family should have received their tickets for the Mothers Day
raffle which will be drawn at 3pm in the school office on Wednesday 6 May
2015. Winners will be notified and also announced in the school newsletter.
We have some great prizes on offer and are very thankful for the support of
the following local businesses:
- Jose Vila from Vila Fitness (http://www.vilafitness.com/)
- Prime Balance Rehabilitation (http://www.primebalancerehabilitation.com/)
- Four Figs Café
- Hayley from 2 Feathers Clothing (http://2-feathers-clothing.myshopify.com/)
Students will also be given the opportunity to visit the Mothers Day stall on Thursday 7 May
during class time and the stall will also be open after school from 3pm - 4pm. Items range in price
from $2 - $4.
Coming soon .... Funde voucher booklets and more!
Our next meeting is Friday 22 May at 2pm in the intervention room.
Kim Carney.
PREMIERS READING CHALLENGE
These students have finished this week: Jett, Brayden, Kara, Ruru, Rory, Ivy, Bailee, Ivy, Emily,
Deacon, Louisa, Tyhlar, Bayley, Jessica, Eden, Flynn, Ethan, Dakota,
Archer, Daemon, Maddy, Ethan, Sabisha and Tyler of 2F as well as Declan, Luke, Jayda and Keirra-Lee of 34N. Don’t forget you can check the
display board for all the students who have completed.
The following children are celebrating their birthday this week:
Riley L, Maddison D, Connor B, William J, Lola S, Jakin V, Holly V, William T, Abby S and
Alex M.
Everyone at Beaconsfield Primary School wishes you a great birthday!
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