Dear Parents

On Tuesday, I had the absolute pleasure to travel to Cessnock to watch our Rugby League Team compete in the NSW PSSA Knockout Grand Final. It was a day that I oozed with pride and admiration for the children and staff of Bathurst Public School. To see our children compete on this elite stage will be an extra special memory for me as a teacher and Principal that I will never forget. Whilst we lost the game 14-6 to Scone PS, our team are the second best team in NSW. What an amazing honour and privilege. Our children rubbed shoulders with NRL elite on Tuesday, which was an extra special bonus. Thank you to Mrs Goninan and Miss Tilburg for their amazing work and belief in the team. You are both such a testament to the difference a great teacher makes to the lives of our children. The impact you have made on the boys this year will be one they will always remember. To the parents, can I say a huge thankyou. You have travelled hundreds of kilometres this year with the team, always been supportive and have been a tremendous support. To the staff and children back at school, I heard your cheers and screams of encouragement and support on Tuesday. Thankyou all for making this such a special occasion for our team.

Thankyou to everyone for their support of Redtember Day last Friday. Our school raised $780.00 that will be donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities Central West.

We wish our children attending the Regional Athletics Trials in Dubbo this Friday 16th September the very best of luck. We have children competing in both track and field events as well as several teams in relays. Good luck, everyone.

As you are aware, next week is the last week of Term 3. It is another busy week and we are so excited to have our NAIDOC Week celebrations occurring. Next weeks organisation is;

Monday 19th September - NAIDOC Week March from 10am
Monday 19th September - Stage 3 NAIDOC Cultural Excursion
Tuesday 20th September - NAIDOC week open day at school commencing at 9.30am with a Smoking Assembly then class groups (TIG games, artefacts talks and activities) for the remainder of the day. Parents are welcome to attend at anytime throughout the day. Activities will take place in class groups inside and outside on the day. Parents are asked to enter through the George Street front gate after QR coding into the school site.

Next Wednesday 21st September, we will hold our Green Award Morning Tea. Letters are being sent home to parents informing them of their child's achievements this term and congratulating on a great term of work.

Next Thursday 22nd September, has been declared a Public Holiday, as the National Day of Mourning following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. There will be no school on this day.

During Term 3 and 4 primary students will participate in the Check-in assessment. The Check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online literacy and numeracy assessment available to support schools to assess and monitor student learning. The assessment can supplement existing school practices to identify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to help teachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs. Students with a disability may receive the same level of support during the assessment they would normally receive in the classroom. Some specific information about Check In Assessment at Bathurst Public School is;

The assessment will be scheduled for our Year 6 students during Week 9 of Term 3
The assessment will be scheduled for our Years 3, 4 and 5 in Week 2 of Term 4.
All students complete a reading assessment and a numeracy assessment. Year 6 students will also complete a writing task.

If you have any questions about the Check-in assessment, please contact your child’s classroom teacher, Mr Datt, Mrs Francis or Mrs Lee.

Our School Concert will be held on Wednesday 23rd November at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Every child at Bathurst PS will be involved in a performance. The Concert 'Once Upon A Time,' will be a wonderful showcase of the amazing talent of our children and staff. More information regarding ticket costs and costuming requirements will go home soon. Tickets will be sold through the BMEC box office and I will inform you next week what dates tickets are scheduled to go on sale. Please note that on our performance day of Wednesday 23rd November, we will have a matinee and evening performance. Children will be required to perform at both concerts. After the disruption and impact of COVID over the past few years, we cannot wait to get back onto the stage.

A reminder to parents that our Term 4 Swimming Program is still open for enrolments. Notes are attached to this Newsletter. Please enrol soon to avoid disappointment.

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

Kate White

Principal

School Holiday Program

The Neighbourhood Centre