Dear Parents,

This week marks our School Support Recognition Week (26 to 30 August), our annual celebration of school administrative and support staff (SASS) and other non-teaching staff, and the invaluable role they play in keeping our school running smoothly. Our school support staff are integral to our school community. Whether it’s supporting learners in the classroom, greeting our school visitors, managing essential school finances or maintaining school grounds, these amazing people deliver outstanding service and support to teachers, students, parents and carers, and the wider community. Thank you to our SASS and non-teaching staff who play a vital role in supporting our Bathurst Public School community.

Absent - Ella Tilburg

Congratulations to our children who attended the District Athletics Carnival last Friday at Morse Park. It was an outstanding day and the children were extremely supportive of one another. It was a terrific atmosphere to be involved in. Many of our children have qualified to attend the Western Region Athletics Carnival on Friday 20th September in Dubbo. Congratulations to the following children who have qualified in the listed events;  

Lilly Guihot - 1st 10 years girls 100m

            2nd Junior Girls 200m

            2nd Junior Girls Long Jump

            2nd Junior Girls Relay

Sophie McPhee - 2nd Junior Girls Relay

Mia Walker - 2nd Junior Girls Relay

Cooper Jones - 3rd Senior boys Lng Jump

                              1st Senior boys relay

Addison Jones - 3rd 10 years girls 100m

                 3rd Junior Girls Long Jump

                 2nd Junior Girls Relay

Isaac Gafa - 2nd Senior Boys Shot Put

Charlotte Morris - 3rd 11 years girls shot put

Lucas Hurford - 2nd 8 years boys 100m

Archer Kolkman - 1st 11 years boys 100m

                                  1st 11 years boys 200m

Harvey Glasgow - 3rd 11 years boys 800m

Max Naylor - 1st 11 years boys Long Jump

                          1st Senior boys relay 

Iydian Rue - girls classification T36/S36 100m

                        girls classification T36/S36 200m

                        girls classification T36/S36 400m

Alex Bateman - 1st Junior boys relay

Alex Sverdloff - 1st Junior boys relay

Jenson Pawsey - 1st Junior boys relay

Frankie Shoemark - 1st Junior boys relay

Beau Francis - 1st Senior boys relay

Jonty Rue - 1st Senior boys relay

Well done to Mr Thackray and the BPS Cricket Team who played a quality team from Orange Public School on Monday. We batted and scored 66 runs and it was an excellent score given some of the bowling we were up against. We bowled and fielded really well and it took Orange 20 overs beat us. Everyone contributed to our success this year and it's been wonderful to watch this group develop and be so supportive of one another. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who supported us, assisted with travel and scored. We can’t do these sports without your help so, thank you. 

Tomorrow, Friday 30th August is Jersey Day. We are encouraging our children to come to school dressed in mufti and wearing their favourite jersey (football, soccer, netball, hockey etc) on this day. This is the 1 year anniversary of Cathy Kassis and is a wonderful way to remember our beautiful friend. We have planted a magnolia tree in Cathy's honour near the Kinder rooms overlooking Lambert Street. It will be the most gorgeous shade of purple when it blooms. There will be no money collected on this mufti day. If you would like to know more about the significance of Jersey Day, please visit https://www.jerseyday.com.au 

Tomorrow we will be holding our annual Fathers Day Breakfast from 7.30am in the top quad. All parents and friends are welcome to come along. Throughout the day, children can also attend the Father's Day Stall in the McMullen Hall. All gifts at the stall are $5. We thank the P&C for coordinating these important events. 

A general reminder that supervision at school commences at 8.30 am each morning. Any child that is dropped off at school before this time should sit in the foyer until teachers commence supervision on the playground at 8.30 am. Alternatively, ASPIRE OSCH provides supervised before-school care on our grounds. ASPIRE can be contacted on 0467 561 543.

Please don't forget to log onto the Sentral Parent Portal to book your Parent Teacher Meetings. These are a great opportunity to speak to your child's teacher about their progress and any issues or concerns you have about their learning. If you cannot log on to the Sentral Parent Portal, please contact the school office for support. A reminder about Parent Teacher dates;

• Tuesday 3rd September - 1G, 1C, 2S and 2I Parent/Teacher Interviews
• Wednesday 4th September - KM, K/1K Parent/Teacher Interviews
• Thursday 5th September - 5/6A, 5/6B, 5/6L and 5/6T Parent/Teacher Interviews 
• Friday 6th September - 2/3F, 3/4S, 3/4W, 3/4B and 4/5D Parent/Teacher Interviews

Our annual Swimming Program note has been published through the Sentral Parent Portal. The dates of the Term 4 10-day Swimming Program for 2024 at the Bathurst Aquatic Centre are Monday 25th November - Friday 29th November and Monday 2nd December to Friday 6th December. The cost of the annual program is $130.00. Parents can give permission through the Sentral Parent Portal and make regular payments also on the Parent Portal. Final payments and notes will be due by Friday 1st November, 2024.

We believe student learning, wellbeing and success are best when working together. Please do not hesitate to contact the school to discuss any concerns you may have.

Happy Father's Day to all our Dad's and important male figures in our lives.

Kate White

Principal