School News
Reminder to Parents
This is a reminder to all our parents/carers. When dropping off your children in the morning please do not linger in the corridors. Our students are encouraged to be independent and make their own way to their classrooms. If you need to speak to yourchild's teacher please see office staff and make an appointment.
We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Library News
National Simultaneous Storytime
Last week students in K-2 participated in National Simultaneous Storytime, an annual event held by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Every year a picture book, written and illustrated by an Australian author and illustrator, is read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools and many other places around the country. It is a fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy, using an Australian children's book. This year's book was a story called 'The Truck Cat' by Deborah Frenkel. Keep your eyes open for some great new art work that our students made for the event!
PSSA GALA DAY
| Sport | Mixed League Tag, Junior (Stage 2) & Senior (Stage 3) |
| Venue | Whitlam Oval, Busby |
| Date | Friday 20th June (Game 2, Week 8) Game 1 (23rd May) was cancelled due to wet weather. |
| Staff member(s) supervising students | Miss Skoolbunthit, SLSO Teacher |
| School arrival time | 8:30 am |
| Transport arrangements | Bus |
| Event start time | 10:00 am |
| Event end time | 2:00 pm |
| Return to school time | 2:45 pm |
| What to wear | Sport shoes, shorts, and socks. Boots with plastic studs can also be worn. School jerseys provided. |
| What to bring | Water bottle, hat, lunch and recess. |
| Cost | $20 per gala day OR $40 upfront |
If, for any reason, the event is postponed or cancelled, the school will communicate this through the School’s Facebook Page.
Star of the Week Awards
Congratulations to our award winners for weeks 4 and 5.
School Bytes Transition
Parent support sessions will be held from weeks 8 to week 10 to help families with accessing School Bytes.
Session times are as follows;
Mornings: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Afternoons: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Premier's Debating Challenge
In Week 6, our Bonnyrigg Public Legends team visited St Johns Park Public School for our 1st round debating. The topic was 'That Years 5 and 6 kids should do all their schoolwork on a screen instead of using textbooks and paper.' Even though we didn't win, the team did amazing with their arguments and ideas and we learnt a lot from the other team
In Week 7 we had our 2nd round of debating versing Fairfield West Public School Wranglers. Our debate was online, and the topic was 'That we should make the school day longer.' Well done to the team for winning this round!
Calling all Island Warriors!
Next week we are re-launching our Island Warriors dance group. The Island Warriors are a Pacific Island dance group and all children K-6 are welcome to join. The Island Warriors will meet every Tuesday from 11:15 am -11:45 am in the hall. Please see Ms Fie or Mrs Hayton if you have any questions. Watch this space... great things to come!
Zone Cross Country Carnival
Some of our students represented Bonnyrigg Public School at the recent zone cross country carnival where they all performed well.
An outstanding performance was achieved by Sidra Al Zuhairi, who finished 4th in the 12yrs girl’s event. This result qualified Sidra to be selected to represent Bonnyrigg and the Green Valley Zone at the Region Cross Country championships. Well done to everyone!
School Athletics Carnival
Recently we successfully held our school athletics carnival where everyone had a fun day.
The students competed in 100m, 200m, 800m running events and high jump events. There were many outstanding performances during the day. The winning house will be announced next Monday at morning assembly.
The zone athletics team list will be pla on the window outside Mrs Dickson’s room by Friday.
Region Cross Country
Congratulations to Sidra Al Zuhairi for a great run at the Region Cross Country Championships on a very hilly course.
Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition
On Wednesday 11th of June students Amy Duong, Ken Hong, Jaxon Sinclair and Ryan Hong travelled to Cabramatta West Public School to represent our school in the Multicultural Perspectives public speaking competition. Students were required to present a rehearsed speech with a multicultural focus and delivered an impromptu speech in which they only had 5 minutes to prepare. The impromptu speech topics were ‘Changes’ and ‘Be Careful’. The guest adjudicator on the day stated that the students spoke clearly and linked their speeches to multiculturalism well. These students remained composed and calm throughout the day and did our school proud. Well done!
