Bankstown South Infants School
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Find us at: Stacey Street, Bankstown NSW 2200 T: 9790-6176 F: 9790-0427
Email: bankstowsi-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
August 13th 2015
Term 3 - Week 5– Issue 4
Attendance at School
Environmental Education Excursion.
Attendance at school is compulsory and whilst the
majority of our students exhibit excellent attendance
we must all be diligent in our duties as parents to
ensure students attend school regularly.
This year we have experienced a greater than usual
number of students arriving late to school. If your
child is late to school on 3 separate occasions I will
be contacting parents to seek a solution to this
problem.
We also require students to bring a note explaining
their absence on the day they return to school.
These notes are kept and filed with the class roll
each year and can be subpoenaed to court if an
ongoing attendance issue arises later in a child’s
school career. If the child does not bring a note
explaining their absence, this is marked as an
unexplained absence and is referred to the
Department’s Home School Liaison Officer.
We are aiming to improve our lateness to school
issue and I would ask all families to assist us by
ensuring your child is at school on time every day.
All the students enjoyed the excursion. Lots of great
learning took place and Year 1 and Year 2 received
a Certificate which is displayed in the school Office.
Photos are attached at the end of the newsletter.
Mrs Bedwell. Relieving Principal
Please collect your stickers at Woolworths and
attach them to the card that was sent home to assist
our school to purchase resources through this
program. More cards are available in the office or
you can get them through your local store. When the
form is full, please place it in the box at the office or
in the box with the school’s name on it at
Woolworths Bankstown Centro.
Education Week and Open Week
Our Education Week Celebrations were wonderful. It
was fantastic to see so many families attending and
showing their ongoing support for the students in all
classes, Preschool and Early Intervention. Mr Cox
provided the parents with a fantastic workshop on
Healthy Eating. There will be some photos featured
at the end of the newsletter.
(Preschool/Early Intervention- Yr2).
Change In Staffing
Congratulations to Mrs Katie Teale on her
permanent appointment to Guise Public School.
Judy Chan will replace Katie on Early Intervention,
commencing Monday, 17 August.
Fathers’ Day Stall
There will be an opportunity for all students to buy
Dad a gift from our Father’s Day Stall. 3Day
Preschool,
Two
Day
Early
Intervention,
Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two will purchase
their gifts on Friday 29th August, whilst 2 Day
Preschool and 3 Day Early Intervention will buy their
gifts on Tuesday 25th August. All gifts cost $8:00 and
students should bring their money to the office in an
envelope clearly labelled with their name and class.
Please enclose the correct money as no change is
available.
(Preschool / Early Intervention- Yr2).
Earn and Learn
CUA Community Care School Grant
Program 2015.
We are trying to win a Grant to assist us in gaining
funding for a “Hall”. As we are a small school we rely
on our community to support us. The vote closes on
24.8.2015. Please see the attached information
and Vote.
Jeans for Genes Day.
Thank you to all families who wore their Jeans and
contributed generously to this worthwhile fundraiser.
We raised $158.00. (Photos at the end of the
newsletter)
Student of the Month
Student Safety
We are focusing very consistently on Student Safety
at present. The staff and I are talking to the students
regularly about staying “inside the yellow lines” that
are clearly marked on the asphalt playground.
Parking is not allowed in the school grounds at
any time as we only have sufficient space for
staff and deliveries.
I realise parking is difficult and minimal in Stacey
Street. However, space is also available in
Lancaster Street, Homedale Avenue and Boxley
Crescent so please make use of these areas.
I would also ask parents to leave space outside the
shop “Bumbalinas” as they require that space for
their customers.
I would also ask all parents and students to enter
and leave the school grounds through the small gate
and NOT the Carpark Gate. This is for the safety of
all students and younger brothers and sisters who
are with you.
It would also be appreciated if the small gate could
be opened and shut by each family as they come
and go so that younger siblings cannot run out of the
gate and onto the road.
Our student’s safety is our combined responsibility
and our highest priority so please adhere to these
requests.
Mrs Bedwell
Relieving Principal
Principal
(Preschool / Early Intervention- Yr2).
Library
This term we will be celebrating Book Week. We will
be having our Book Parade celebrations on
Wednesday 26th August. The theme this year is
“Books Light Up Our World”.
More information will follow in the next few weeks. A
note will come home and you can keep in touch
through our facebook page (Bankstown South
Infants.)
P & C News
Our next P & C meeting will be held on Thursday
10th September at 9:30 a.m.
Please join us at 9:30 in the Multi Purpose room for
a “cuppa” and a chat. All families are most welcome
to attend.
(Preschool - Yr2 Only)
School Dates to Remember
Every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Mr Cox
will be doing a 10 minute fitness program with the
whole School. Please join in.
Sport every Friday until the end of term
Book Week Wednesday 26/8/15
P&C Meeting – 10/9/15
Our next Student of the Month Assembly will be held
on Wednesday 26/8/2015. All parents are welcome
to attend. It will be held in the Library.
(K-2 Only)
Healthy Lunches
Salads to go. Why not pack a healthy salad for your
child to eat at lunch. Here are some suggestions;
 Rice and Corn Salad
 Carrot and Apple Salad
 Pasta and Tuna Salad
 Oriental Noodle Salad
 Coleslaw
 Tabouleh (Bulgar and Tomato Salad)
 Ten Minute Salmon and Couscous Salad
 Potato Salad
Always pack plenty of water
Healthy Start to the Day
Here are some healthy options for breakfast and
lunch you might like to try.
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Raisin toast
Cheese melts
Fruit bread
Egg and ham breakfast rolls
Yoghurt with fruit or muesli
Toasted sandwiches
Focaccias and wraps
A variety of sandwiches and rolls
Salad and fruit salad tubs
Pasta based dishes, including macaroni
cheese and spaghetti bolognaise
Fried rice and stir fries
Or try these healthy snacks.
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Cheese and crackers
Frozen fruit pieces
Fruit kebabs
Dried fruit and popcorn bags
Pretzels
Corn on the cob
Dips with vegetable sticks or grissini
Rice paper rolls
Supplement these foods with a range of dairy and
frozen treats such as custard and fruit, fresh and
frozen yoghurts and water.
Education Week
Jeans for Genes Day
Excursion