Hello BRPS community,

Welcome to the latest newsletter, the final newsletter for Term 2, I hope this edition finds you well.

I want to thank our 585 students for the dedication and commitment they have shown to their learning and engagement across the wider school program this term.

I wish all families and students a fun-filled and relaxing end of semester break.

Student Achievement Reports

The student achievement reports are a celebration of student engagement, progress and achievement and I'm sure that you will appreciate the comprehensive and thorough nature of the content contained within each report. All reports are now available in each family's Compass portal.

Parent-Teacher Interviews - SAVE THE DATE

Term 3 interviews (and student-led conferences) will take place in Week 2 on Tuesday 23rd July from 1.30pm. Further information, including Compass booking details, will be sent out via Compass on the first day of Term 3 (Monday 15th July).

Engaging Activities!

Foundation Healthy Food Restaurant

Last Wednesday the Foundation students were excited to participate in a Rolling Fun Incursion as part of their ‘Staying Alive’ Inquiry Unit. Hung, our Rolling Fun host, sang songs and created a lot of discussion around why it is important to have a healthy and colourful diet. Following Hung’s careful instructions students confidently made four rice paper rolls each with apple, capsicum, cucumber and even blueberries. The Foundation students loved getting dressed up as chefs and wait staff to serve their special guest a healthy and yummy lunch!

Year 3 Excursion to Garden World

During Term Two the Year 3’s Unit of Inquiry topic was, ‘Plants In Action,’ to further develop the children’s understanding of plants we visited Garden World On Friday 21 June. The students participated in various activities such as examining seeds, re-potting plants, investigating indigenous plants, desert plants, exotic plants and water gardens. The wet conditions did not dampen the students' excitement and learning experience. Some of the students’ highlights were:

“Seeing the Venous Fly Trap in real life.” Juul

“Garden World was the best. When we walked in we saw the big catfish and I saw a tree that was planted in the 1833.” Sam

“The most fascinating thing, I think was the cactus garden,” Ava

“Planting the vegetables of our choice.” Jack V

Many thanks to BRPS parent, James Wall, who facilitated the visit to his thriving and very interesting business!

The Ridiculous Rhyme Show

On Friday 14th June our whole school was treated to a performance by presenters Henry & Dickie from the children's television show "The Ridiculous Rhyme Show!"

It was an action-packed performance with plenty of audience engagement and excitement, not to mention the rhyme creations!

Year 4 & 6 TV Workshops

After the whole-school performance our Year 4 & 6 students participated in a TV Workshop where they learnt about some of the technical aspects of TV production and brushed up on their acting skills!

Student Illness and Hygiene

We're now well-entrenched in the Winter months at the end of a term and there has been a rise in students (and staff) affected by illness common to this time of year.

Good general hygiene remains the best defence against infection. As well as reinforcing personal and hand hygiene habits, such as encouraging children to regularly wash their hands and cover their nose and mouth if sneezing and coughing, staff and parents can do the following to help slow the spread of illness:

students with cold or flu-like symptoms or vomiting or diarrhoea should be encouraged to seek medical attention, limit contact with others and stay at home until symptoms have passed
if a child becomes ill at school with these symptoms, we will contact families and arrange for the collection of the child

Regional Cross Country

Thursday 20th June - Hastings

Congratulations to the six Black Rock PS students who competed at the recent Southern Metro Cross Country championships at Hastings. All of the competitors put in very strong performances at this incredibly high level of competition. Final placings were:

10yr Girls

Grace P - 3rd

Mia G - 4th

Roeline H - 39th

10yr Boys

Oscar H - 12th

Tom S - 16th

11yr Girls

Ruby W - 6th

Best of luck to Grace, Mia, Oscar and Ruby who will now go on to compete at the State Championships.

NOW OPEN - 2020 Enrolments

New enrolments across all year levels for the 2020 school year are now being taken. Our four information mornings have been very well attended with a significant number of enrolments already accepted.

Sibling enrolments are now open, please collect an enrolment form from the office.

Transition Program

Our renowned transition and orientation program commences on Tuesday 23 July and continues through until Wednesday 4 December.

END OF TERM/CASUAL DAY

A reminder that Term 2 concludes tomorrow (Friday 28th June) with early dismissal at 2.30pm. Please note the earlier finishing time and ensure you have made arrangements for your child to be collected from school.

Casual Day

As the final day of Term is also the final Friday of the month it will be a casual clothes day.

Have a sensational break, see you in Term 3.

Sam Tyndall

PRINCIPAL

Music

Junior Choir for Year 2 and 3 students