School Bell
Bellbridge Primary School
Bellbridge Drive, Hoppers Crossing, 3029
Telephone 9749 6161
Out of School Care
Mob
0419 594 841
Email Address: bellbridge.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website Address: http://www.bellbridgeps.vic.edu.au
STUDENT ABSENCES
Absences so far this year _____________4762
Absences same time last year _________4296
DATES TO REMEMBER
th
13 August….…………………………….…….Grade 3-6 Athletics
18th August…….……Grade 5 Science Excursion to Suzanne Cory
20th August……..……………….Grade 1 Excursion Scienceworks
20th August………….Grade 6 Science Excursion to Suzanne Cory
1st September……………………………………….……..Footy Day
2nd September………………………..…………….District Athletics
11th September………………………..………District 5/6 Hooptime
18th September………………………………………..End of Term 3
5th October………………………………….…………Term 4 Starts
PREP ENROLMENTS FOR 2016
Parents of current students at Bellbridge who have a younger sibling who will be starting
Prep in 2016 are strongly encouraged to enrol now.
This month, we will be informing the Education Department of our predicted enrolments and our accuracy in
predicting Prep enrolments is critical due to classroom space and staffing.
Please contact the Office if you wish to arrange a tour or a chat with a member of the Leadership Team prior to
enrolling.
LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY LEAVERS
Any child arriving to school after 8.30am is required to attend the office, with a parent/guardian, to obtain a late
pass. If your child is leaving school early, the parent/guardian is required to send a note with their child on the
morning informing the classroom teacher of the time they will be collected and who will be collecting them.
The parent/guardian is required to sign the child out at the office, where arrangements will be made for the
child to come up to office.
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PRINCIPAL WRITES
SCHOOL ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
The annual School Athletics Carnival will held at the Victoria University Sports Field tomorrow (Hoppers
Lane, opposite Suzanne Cory H.S.). Students in Grades 3 – 6 will be competing in their House Sports teams of
Middleton (Red), Coker (Blue), Gillard (Yellow) and Hughes (Green). Students are encouraged to wear their
‘House colours’ on the day (e.g. pants, shirts, jumpers, hair ties, socks). It is also recommended that students
dress appropriately for cold and windy weather conditions, as well as pack extra drinks (water) and snacks
(fruit) to keep up their energy throughout the day.
All students have the opportunity to earn points for their House team for attempting and/or gaining 1st, 2nd, 3rd
or 4th place in a range of events that include: 100, 200, 400 metres races, long jump, high jump, triple jump,
hurdles, discus and relays. Some of our students will be selected to represent Bellbridge at the District
Athletics later this term.
PLAY GROUP at BELLBRIDGE
Our weekly Play Group sessions have been a wonderful success with a regular group of parents’ and preschoolers and toddlers attending. The families meet every Thursday morning between 8:30 – 10:30am in the
Out of School Hours Care rooms. At times, the program is at capacity, but interested parents are welcome to
contact the Office to register to attend or have their name put on a waiting list.
PARENT FEEDBACK via ONLINE SURVEY
A few weeks ago a random selection of parents were provided with the opportunity to complete a Parent
Opinion Survey developed by the Education Department.
As part of our School Review process, we would like to offer a similar opportunity for all families to participate
in an online survey (using Survey Monkey). The survey will be available for you to access online for a specific
period of time and the results of the survey will be published in the newsletter. You will receive more details
soon. We look forward to your input, opinions and suggestions.
ACTIVE TRAVEL PROGRAM
We are seeing steady improvement in the number of students who are actively travelling to school, as the data
below indicates. Please keep promoting the healthy initiative around choosing to walk or ride to school as
much as possible.
Approximately 50% of our families live within a short walking distance from our school and we are aiming to
achieve this percentage of active travel on a regular basis.
31/1/15
28/2/15
30/5/15
27/6/15
25/7/15
8/8/15
Week ending
Whole school %
26%
27%
38%
43%
40%
49%!!
GROUNDS & FACILITIES
A significant amount of work has been undertaken recently, to ensure our grounds and facilities are maintained
to a satisfactory standard for our students and staff. This has included:
- Split system heating and air conditioners were installed in several classrooms
- A new phone system was installed which includes features that allow parents to leave phone messages
regarding student absences and communicate with Out of School Hours Care
- A concrete path was created along the new classrooms and the sandpit – this will enable students to
walk their bikes and scooters to the bike shed along a second route when the construction site is no
longer fenced for our tradespeople
- A gate was built into the outdoor area next to Room 29 (Prep E) to provide easy exit/access.
- Fans, louvres and heaters in the BER have been adjusted so that they are all now manually controlled
- Internal work continued in the new classrooms and we will now have three viable learning spaces
where the portable was removed last year
We appreciate the great work done by our Facilities & Grounds Coordinator, Brian Rich!
Debbie Clancy
Principal
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STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to the children named below for receiving Awards.
Be a Learner
Ipshita De, David Shaw, Joy Akhuar, Clare Gastin, Lexus Caruana, Tia Giersch, Sammy Santhosh,
Travis Cocks, Estelle Brown, Pierre Laguerre, Riley Clark, Tahlia Kemp, Abigail Tolhurst,
Anton Burrone, Eh Blut Htoo, Rishit Sharma, Joey Citro, Frank Bryans, Jyssie Tofete,
Jochebed Citro, Paige Simpson, Dominic Morris, Kobe Reed, Tia Vainerere, Eman Taleb, Demiana
Kidanemanain, Jessica Tran, Karim Nasser, Ayden McMaster, Abbi Walsh, Zaim Cekovic, Emmi Li,
Tahlia Bryan, Lydia Godfrey, Teshawn Manivong, Ethan Brownrigg, Marija Ceranic, Theo Roidis,
Sophie Moloney, Charleen Nguyen, Rumeth Herath, James McFarlane
Be Responsible
Manaia Kiwi, Aria Kiwi, Pranav Pavan, Rowan Grant, Mahmoud Al Haouli, Frangelica Mauceri,
William Morris, Anushka Davidge
Be Respectful
Yousif Alobaidi, Kirsty Matapa, Moulik Khalifa, Kiana Dunlop, Muskan Dhindsa
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
If your child is absent from school for any reason, we require parents/guardians to notify the school
office that they won’t be attending. When your child returns to school, a note must be given to their
teacher detailing the date and the reason for the absence.
If your child has any long term absences from school, (eg. holidays, extended illness etc) a note is
required to be given to their teacher informing them of the absence prior to them commencing the
absence.
ASTHMA FORMS
For any student who suffers from Asthma the school must have an action plan in the student’s file in case
of an emergency. If your child suffers from Asthma, please send the form back to school as soon as
possible. It is important that we have this information on hand so as we can assist your child effectively.
P E NEWS
This Thursday the Grade 3-6 students will compete in the Bellbridge Athletics Carnival at Victoria
University Athletics Centre in Werribee. Each student is encouraged to wear their 'house' colours and try
their best at the eight track and field events throughout the day. The Bellbridge District Athletics Team
will be selected from the results on Thursday and that competition will take place at the same venue on
Wednesday 2nd September. Parents are encouraged to come along and support their children on the day.
Damien Downing
Physical Education Teacher
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GRADE 3 – 6 ATHLETICS DAY
The Grade 3 – 6 Athletics Day is being held on Thursday 13th August. All children are required to bring
their snack, lunch and drink. Please provide your child with warm clothing eg: hat, beanie, scarf, jacket
as it can get cold at the track.
If your child suffers from Asthma, please ensure that they take their Ventolin and Spacer.
If they require a spacer provided by the school, parents will be charged a fee of $10.00.
BELLBRIDGE OUT OF SCHOOL HOURS CARE
Breakfast club is on MONDAY,WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY morning from 8.00am until the bell goes.
It is important that we have all contact details and emergency contact details up to date so please inform
the program of any necessary changes.
If your child has an allergy or asthma, the program needs to have an action plan from the doctors.
The program closes at 6.00pm, and children need to be collected from the program before or right on
6.00pm. Failure to do so will result in being charged a late fee of $2.00 per minute per child.
Please note, no child should be at school before 8.00am as there is no staff supervision in the yard. If
you need to drop your child off to school early, please use the before school care program where your
child will be supervised and safe.
If you have any queries about the program please contact Joanne or Kate on 0419594841.
HOLIDAY PROGRAM AT BELLBRIDGE PRIMARY
Team Holiday is a multi-award winning holiday program provider for children and
teens across Melbourne and greater Victoria and are now starting up at Bellbridge. We
provide full-day activities to over 35,000 children aged 5-15 every year. Our programs are
perfect for working families or for kids who are just looking for fun activities to do during
their holiday break.
95% of families rate Team Holiday as the better than any other program they've ever used.
Fast Facts:
• Our service is fully approved for Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebates.
• We provide a huge variety of theme days and activities Monday to Friday throughout most school
holiday periods.
• We open at 8am and close at 6pm, however you can drop off as late as 9.30 and pickup as early as
3.30pm (provided we're not on an excursion!). We do not offer half days.
• Activities include sports clinics, swimming, cooking, giant outdoor games, pamper princess days,
scooter riding days, arts and crafts, loads of incursions ans excursion and much, much more! Check our
website outs for upcoming themes www.teamholiday.com.au
• We provide two programs: a 5-12 year old program and a 10-15 year old program.
• Team Holiday only employs fully qualified staff, all with working with children checks, first aid,
anaphylaxis training, asthma training, lifeguard/austswim certificates and are either qualified teachers,
studying in the field or coaches in specialist fields.
• Team Holiday welcomes all children from any school. You can choose to enrol into as many, or few
days as you like.
• For more information, please visit www.teamholiday.com.au or call 03 9532 0366 to speak to one
of our friendly team members.
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WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN
Please support Bellbridge Primary school through the Woolworths Earn and Learn Program. The
program is running from Wednesday 15th July until
Tuesday 8th September 2015. When you shop at
Woolworths you can collect Woolworths Earn &
Learn Stickers from the checkout operator or through
an online order and place them on a Woolworths Earn
& Learn Sticker Sheet. There’ll be one Woolworths
Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent. When you
have completed the sticker sheet please put it in the
box located in the office foyer.
Please only place one sticker in each box on the sheet (additional
stickers placed randomly on the sheet aren’t counted).
Sticker sheets are available from Woolworth stores, our office foyer or online.
Newsletter Prize
Question: What are the names of our four school ‘Houses’?
Answer:_________________________________________________________________
Name: ____________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Parent’s signature: ________________________________________________________
Return to the office by 8:20am Monday, August 17th – to be drawn at Assembly
Crafts Group
Every Wednesday Afternoon in the OSHC Room
1:40 – 2:40pm
We have a regular group of parents who enjoy sharing and learning different crafts together. This has
included making loom bands, knitting and crocheting. We are keen to welcome more participants in this
group and would love to learn more crafts together.
You are invited to come along and participate in some craft activities
while catching up with other parents.
(NB - pre-schoolers are welcome)
Please let the Office know if you plan to attend – 9749 6161
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SWPBS: School Wide Positive Behaviours
1. Be Safe
2. Be Respectful
3. Be Responsible
4. Be a Learner
CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning 10 or more ‘Bee Tokens’ for their
positive behaviours in the classroom and the playground. They have traded their tokens for a prize at
the Rewards Shops.
Willow PC
Rudraksh PD
Niel 1B
Gopal 5C
Legion PC
Brodie PD
Vraj 2D
Sehas PD
Marija 3C
Maxie 1A
Danisha PD
Harsh PB
Daniel 3B
Shraddha 4C
Kobe PA
Win 6A (20)
Ratu 1D
Isaac 2D
Jack PA
Bon PA
Jack PC
Moustafa 3C
Abbi PD
Ranya PF
Emily PF
Kaidyn PB (20)
Charlotte PC
Vivi PD
Joe 1A
Sammy PF
Ryder PD
Kiana 2C
Sophie 5B
Azib PD
Doha 1B
Michael PA
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Kiara PC (20)
Riley PD
Mitchell 1B
Ayush PC
Clare PC (30)
Abbi PD
Anton 2C
Htaw 2C (20)
Georgia 1C
Abigail 1A
Zack 4A
Izabella PB
Connor 6A
Jack 2D
Xavier 6A
Mouna 1D
Win 6A (20)
Liam 2D
Taleah 3C
Jay PC
Theo PB
Shantell 1A
Jordan 2A
Amna PF
Declan PF
Jawad PB
Solomon 3C
Rudraksh PD
Hassan PE
Tahlia 1B
Shahmir 1B
Riley PD
Tom 6A
Chloe 2C
Anissa 1C
Nicky PC (20)
Rain 2D
Lincoln 1B
Moulok PC
Mahalia PC
Yasnab 2C
Ayden PD
Ahmad 4C
Hunter PC
Lochlan 2C
Vivi PD
Muskan 6A
Bailey 1D
Maddison PA
Summer PA
Storm 1D
Mouna 1D
Radha 3D
Tyler PA
Jiawen PF
Matilda PE
Aleisha 2A
Seo Ha PE
Jack 6C
Adam PF
Nicole PB
Ramneet 3C (20)
Heleen 5C (20)
Savannah PE
Maddison PA
Zilyah 1D
Lucas 3C
Nathan 1C
Tanae 2C
Deeana PA
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Ella 2D
Tegan 1B
Jasper PC
Olivia 6A
Zahli 2D
Chloe PD
Zain 2D
Neve 3C
Marija 3C
Kacee 1A
Elijah 3D
Michael PA
Nebiyu 1D
Kai PA
Haider 1A
Ethan 1D
Storm 1D
Tia PA
Shakayla PA
Mase 6B
Jun Tao PE
Sanjana 2A
April PE
Davernious PF
Alex PC
Crystal PC
Sione 1C
Harrison 2A
Breeana PE
Johanna PA
Mahmoud 2B
Danisha PD
Juniah 1C
Anton 1B
Briar PD
Nhan 1A
Riley 1B
Lachlan 5C (20)
Muskan 6A (30)
Raul 4C (20)
Abib PD
Lexus PD
Malakai 3C
Jordan 1A
Joshua PD
Lucky 3D
Lanclan 5C
Abigail 1C
Demiana PA
Austin S PA
Isaac 2D
Ethan 1D
Ethan PA
Leilan PA
Holden PB
Raia 5B
Sehas PD
Ashleigh PF
Melody PF
Sonya PD (20)
Jessica PB
Sakeena 3C
Chloe PD
Jordan 1A
Kobe PA
Matthew 2B
Taya 2D
Zaya 1D
Kaine 5B
Bon PA
Dear Parents and Carers;
Is your 8-12 year old constantly telling you that they are bored and have
nothing to do? Do you find it hard to engage them in after school care
programs? Or are you simply not sure what is available for them do?
You are invited to a workshop to discuss the 8 – 12 year old children in Wyndham.
What will you gain from attending this workshop:
 A better understanding of the issues relating to this group of children outside school hours
 Inform you about what is available for your children outside school hours
 Discuss what is in place to support children and parents
 Form a task force/ working group to explore strategies to meet the identified needs of these families
When: Friday 21st August 2015
Time: 9.30 am – 2.30pm
Where: Wyndham Vale Community Learning Centre
86 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Wyndham Vale
**Lunch will be provided
RSVP to WCFSN@wyndham.vic.gov.au no later than Friday 14th August for catering purposes. Please
notify of any dietary requirements.
Supported by
.
Interested Parents and Friends are invited to meet with Mrs Clancy and
members of the Leadership Team
for an informal chat after Assembly on Monday each week.
Pre-schoolers are welcome.
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