Dear Parents,

We have seen the weather changing at school this week. It’s been a lovely start to Spring. It is a timely reminder that the weather is still cool in the mornings and children may require a jumper. A reminder that children should have a navy blue broad brim hat everyday for break time and activities outside of the classroom.

This week we have celebrated SAS recognition week. Our school admin and support staff are amazing people who are highly valued and very much appreciated members of our school staff. We know our school couldn’t function without the work and dedication of all of our SAS staff.  This week is an excellent opportunity to show our SAS staff that they are appreciated for the important role they play within our school whether they work in the office, the library, in the school grounds, in a classroom setting or in other roles. I am sure you will join with us in thanking our wonderful SASS team for their important contributions at our school.

On Monday we were well represented by our Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 Dance Troupes as well as our Kindergarten children at the Bathurst Eisteddfod. All groups performed in different sections of the Dance syllabus. We performed wonderfully and obtained some outstanding results which were;

Kindergarten – 2nd place

Stage 1 Dance – 3rd place

Stage 2 Dance – 2nd place

Stage Dance – 2nd Place

Congratulations to all of our children. You were simply sensational! A special thank you to Mrs McClements and Mrs Weekes for their work with our Dance Troupes and Mrs McClements and Mrs McPhee for their work preparing our Kindergarten children. Thank you to the many staff that attended the Eisteddfod on Monday to support our children – Mrs McClements, Mrs Weekes, Mrs McPhee, Mrs Mooney, Mrs Goninan, Mrs Murphy, Mrs Francis, Mrs Guihot, Mrs Calder and Mrs Cafe.

Congratulations and well done to our school Cricket Team and Mr Thackray on a successful season. We played our final game of the NSW PSSA Cricket knockout against Orange PS and were defeated by an outstanding team. A super big well done to our team on their efforts this year.

Well done to our entire school community who raised $430.00 on Redtember Day on Tuesday. This money will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Great work Bathurst Public.

Good luck to our school Athletics Team who will compete at the District Athletics Carnival this Friday 5th September. We have 52 students that have qualified and will attend the carnival at Morse Park this week. Children are reminded to meet Mrs Francis (Team Manager) at 8.45am please. Good luck to the following children; Zoe Carter, Boston Hurditch, Hunter Jones, Lara Keegan, Finlay Lovegrove, Logan Davis, Natalia Heiner, James Hollier, Jemimah Lyle, Patrick Muldoon, Charlie Seager, Millie Spadavechia, Sethina Addo, Henry Callan, Lawson Glasgow, Ethan Jones, James Mahoney, Charlie Moore, Clancy Naylor, Ethan Robb, Will Skein, Lilly Turnbull, Kaelan Wheeler, Alex Bateman, Jax Brennan, Jordyn Gleeson, Lilly Guihot, Blake Hunt, Addison Jones, Sophie McPhee, Zara O’Connor, Jenson Pawsey, Adelaide Redman, Jaxson Sammons, Billy Wharton-Manley, Isla Barnes, Mia Barnett, Tom Callan, Lachie Carnie, Cruz Fischbeck, Harvey Glasgow, Charlotte Hollier, Enaya Ibtida Ifsah, Dushant Jaganthan, Archer Kolkman, Billie Lindsay, Heidi Lyle, Miah McClure, Joselyn Robb, Jonty Rue, Sidney Shoemark and Alex Sverdloff.

Thankyou to our wonderful P&C who have worked extremely hard to put together a wonderful Father’s Day Breakfast and Stall this Friday 5th September commencing at 7.30am. All food can be purchased on the day and there is no need to pre order. All dads, granddad’s and significant men in our lives are invited to come along and let us spoil you. The Father’s Day stall will be open under the Canteen Area from 7.30am-9.00am for the children to buy a gift for that special person. We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday morning. 

Some important information from our P&C; 

💙 FATHER’S DAY BREAKFAST & GIFT STALL

📅 Friday 5th September | ⏰ From 7:30am

Hey kids (and parents 😉)… it’s time to spoil the dads, grandads and special father figures in our lives!

No pre orders, just turn up – cash and card accepted

🥓🍳 BREAKFAST FUN

Roll up with an empty tummy because the Lions Club are cooking up all the favourites:

👉 Bacon & Egg Rolls

👉 Sausage Sambos

👉 The mighty Tradie Roll

🧁 PLUS… muffins are BACK and better than ever!

☕❤️ HOT COFFEE ALERT

Black Crow Coffee. will be on site from 7:30am – perfect for that morning pick-me-up!

🎁✨ GIFT STALL TREATS

Kids can grab something small, quirky and fun for Dad with just a gold coin donation. It’s the perfect way to say “Thanks, Dad!” 💙

☀️🌈 COMMUNITY VIBES

Fingers crossed for sunshine – but rain or shine, come along, enjoy brekky, share some laughs and be part of our amazing school community.

👏 We can’t wait to see you there, legends!

A reminder that tomorrow is our Jersey Day! BPS students (and any visiting families joining us for the Father’s Day Breakfast) are invited to wear their favourite jersey to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation. No donation is required- just your jersey and your support.

Jersey Day is a truly meaningful event for our school, as we also take time to remember our dear sweet friend, Cathy Kassis, two years since her passing.

Our 10 Day Term 4 Intensive Swimming Program will occur from Monday 24th November - Friday 5th December at the Manning Aquatic Centre. This program will be open to all children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The children will be taught by qualified Swimming Instructors employed by the Manning Aquatic Centre. Sessions will be 45 minutes long and will run for 10 days between 9.15am. and 2.00pm. Children will be accompanied to and from the pool by school staff. The cost will be $140.00 for the 10-day program, including bus travel, facility entry, and professional instruction. This can be paid through our Sentral Parent Portal or at the front office via cash or EFTPOS. Active Kids and First Lap vouchers are not accepted this year. If you would like your child to attend, please answer the questions through the Sentral Parent Portal. Medical information is not provided or updated through the Portal. Please contact the front office with any medical updates. A deposit of $50 must be paid to secure your child's position in the program by Friday, 26th September. The final balance must be paid by Friday, 7th November. After this date, there will be no refunds. Parents will be informed of the details of their child's classes before the program commences. Parents are asked to contact the school and update their child's medical information closer to the start of the program if necessary. If parents have any further questions regarding this Intensive Swimming Program, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Mitchell, Miss Reedy or Mrs White.

If any parent has any concerns regarding any aspect of school life, please do not hesitate to contact me.

A very special Happy Father’s Day to all our Dad’s, Grandad’s and special father figures in our lives this Sunday. 

Kate White

Principal