General News & Reminders
Robotics Raffle!
The Year 5 Robotics Group are aiming to participate in the FIRST Lego League which runs from August culminating in a competition weekend to present the teams’ robotic solution to a problem.
We are running a raffle at the Beaumaris Farmers Market (11 May) to help us purchase the Lego EV3 Kits required which cost $800 each. These are the next level kits above the sets the school purchased with the last fete proceeds. The kits will remain at the school for use in following years.
The prize for the raffle is a Mini Sphero Robotic toy valued at $80.
We would like to open this raffle up to any students who wish to enter during Tuesday, Thursday and Friday next week (Wednesday is Y3 - 6 Cross Country). The Year 5’s will sell tickets at the table outside their classroom at recess.
The tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.
We will also be running a demonstration of the robots the students have made, and the Spheros, at the Beaumaris Farmers Market on Saturday 11 May so come on down!
Thank you for your support.
Meredith Graham
STEM Teacher
Lunch Club
Our 'general' Lunch Club commenced today and as you can see, it was very popular!
Open Classrooms - 6 May
We look forward to seeing you on Monday (9.10 - 9.50am) for our first ‘open classroom’ morning for 2019. This will be an opportunity for you to visit the classrooms operating on a normal curriculum program so you can observe your child’s learning on a ‘usual’ school day – you may choose to come for all or just part of the session.
Our specialist spaces will be open, so you can visit the Music Room, Japanese Room, PE Shed, Library, Art Room and Science Room to see these very well-resourced spaces and our wonderful programs in action.
Please mark the Term 3 & 4 open classroom dates in your calendars:
- Tuesday 6 August 2.40 – 3.20pm
- Thursday 31 October 9.10 – 9.50am
#Trending Cyber Safety Workshop - 6 May
Please CLICK/TAP HERE to let us know if you will be attending the FREE #Trending Cyber Safety Parent Workshop to be held on Monday 6 May (7.30 – 8.30pm) in the Senior Learning Centre.
Remember the first 25 parents/families to arrive on the night will receive a FREE eSmart Digital Licence pack to use at home! Further details on the 'BNPS Information Sessions' page of this newsletter.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
There are five more opportunities to meet with your child's teacher (between 3.45pm and 5.00pm) to discuss progress:
- Tuesday 7 May
- Wednesday 8 May
- Tuesday 14 May
- Wednesday 22 May
- Tuesday 28 May
Bookings can be made via Compass Parent Portal.
Mother's Day Stall - 10 May
Gifts range from $2.00 to $12 and will be put in a beautiful gift bag to take home to Mum, Nana or other special person! Children can come to school with money on the day or you can pay a set price of $15 in advance via Qkr > School Events until 9.30am on Thursday 9 May (particularly useful for avoiding disappointment as we are unable to accommodate IOU’s!). Please ensure separate Qkr payments are made if you have more than one child!
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who have come forward to assist at the stall on the day. The two afternoon shifts are now full however there are still a few vacancies for the morning shift (8.45 - 11.00am). Please CLICK/TAP HERE to sign up if you are able to help!
Outdoor Movie Night - 10 May
'The Greatest Showman'* will be screened on the BNPS oval on Friday 10 May at 6.00pm (undercover area if raining!). FAMILY tickets ($20) can be purchased via Qkr > School Events > Outdoor Movie Night.
Bring along chairs, bean bags, sleeping bags, pillows and blankets so you can huddle under the stars with your family and friends!
Sausages, soft drinks and popcorn will be available for purchase on the night or alternatively you can BYO a scrumptious picnic.
bnps.parentsandfriends@gmail.com
*‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ was not available for screening - ‘The Greatest Showman’ was the other popular choice in our 'Outdoor Movie Preference' survey!
Term 2 Student-Free Days
Students are not required at school on the following days in Term 2:
- Friday 3 May - Curriculum Day
- Monday 10 June - Queen's Birthday
- Tuesday 11 June - Curriculum Day
Our Outside School Hours Care Program will be operating on Tuesday 11 June to assist our working parents – to secure a place, please email oshc@beaumarisnorthps.vic.edu.au
National Walk Safely to School Day - 17 May
Start planning your Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 17 May!
Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. Although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine. You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:
- Walking with them the whole way to school
- If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop
- If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic. Happy walking!
Book Club – Term 2
Book Club orders must be placed by close of business on Wednesday 15 May. For detailed instructions on how to order, please CLICK/TAP HERE.
Please note: All orders must be paid by credit card online via LOOP. BNPS no longer accepts payment for Book Club orders - orders that have not been paid via LOOP will be returned to you.
If you wish to place a ‘surprise’ order, please email Bonney Lewis via beaumaris.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au indicating that you would like to collect the order yourself and include your preferred contact number.
Entertainment Memberships
Please CLICK/TAP HERE to securely order your Hardcopy Book or Digital Membership (Apple or Android) online. Remember there are great savings on everyday purchases, dining, travel and activities (great for school holidays) and $14 of each $70 membership goes directly to our school. Vouchers valid until 1 June 2020.
Digital Memberships available immediately via the App upon payment. Hardcopy Book Memberships will be sent home or can be collected from the Office. A sample book will be available at the Office soon if you would like to check it out.
If you have any queries, please contact Julie Hodsman on 0417 139 610 or jmhodsman@bigpond.com.
Items Awaiting Payment on Qkr!
2019 Education Contribution
School Payments > Education Fees
Mother's Day Stall Purchase
School Events > Mother's Day Stall
Outdoor Movie Night
School Events > Outdoor Movie Night
Year 4, 5 & 6 Camp
School Payments > Excursions
Events Awaiting Online Consent/Payment on Compass
PREP - YEAR 6
The Resilience Project - Due 21 May
YEAR 4C & 4D
Immigration Museum & Cook's Cottage - Due 2 May
YEAR 5
Inter-school Sport (Winter) - Due 3 May
YEAR 6
Girls on the Go' & 'Rock & Water - Due 2 May
Inter-school Sport (Winter) - Due 3 May
Please note that if consent/payment is not received by the due date, you will no longer be able to provide online consent/payment and your child will be unable to participate/attend.
CLICK/TAP HERE for instructions on how to provide online consent/payment.
