Balgowlah North Public School eNewsletter

"We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose land our school rests. Their footsteps and whispers blow in the wind, drift on the clouds, remain deep in the sandstone and float on the waterways of this place. Their memories and Dreaming stories will continue to connect us to the land and guide future generations of our school community. Country is alive if you take the time to look, listen and learn."

Principal's message

Be Brave Make Change
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The Week runs from 27 May to 3 June every year. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

Reconciliation Australia’s theme for 2022, “Be Brave. Make Change.” is a challenge to all Australians - individuals, families, communities, organisations and government - to Be Brave and tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation so that we can Make Change for the benefit of all Australians.

Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly, as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

As a demonstration of our commitment to reconciliation, this week during Monday morning lines, the school gathered on our front playground, where we held a flag raising ceremony. The National flag and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were raised together by our student leaders, while the school watched and reflected on the meaning of reconciliation. Students will be engaged in learning activities throughout the week to understand how, as individuals, we can “be brave and make change”.

Thank you
Thank you to Rachel Ridley and Jenni Reinhardt for stepping into the Principal and Deputy Principal roles for the past two weeks. These are fabulous learning opportunities for our leadership team, as it gives them an opportunity to continue to refine and build their knowledge and skills.

Our leadership team has also been attending Professional Learning with our community of schools. Focussing on the work of Viviane Robinson and Stephen Dineham. Providing opportunities for staff to work collegially with others is an important aspect of our work in schools.

Many of our teachers have also been attending Professional Learning in mathematics at the Dee Why office. It is fabulous to be able to reconnect with Professional Learning face to face and build connections across our network.

Connections
Mr Nathan Lawler, Principal of Forest High School, will be presenting at our next virtual P&C meeting on the 22nd of June. A fabulous opportunity to hear more about our local high school and to hear his vision for the future of the school. Today we have Forest High teachers working with our stage 3 teachers, collaborating and sharing practice. Our teachers will also have an opportunity to visit with teachers at Forest High. These opportunities strengthen our links across the network as well as providing time for sharing of professional practice. I look forward to celebrating our students this afternoon as they showcase the work they have been involved with through the enrichment program.

Congratulations to our Concert Band who gave an excellent performance at the Northern Beaches Instrumental Festival at Pittwater High School on Tuesday evening. They performed three songs and received comments and a brief workshop from the Mackeller Girls High Band Director who gave positive feedback. Well done team! Thank you to Mr S for his encouraging conducting.

We are looking forward to seeing our Junior Band and Senior Band performing at the same event in the next week.

Brooke Keevers
Principal

School News

80th Anniversary “When the War Came to Sydney”

On Friday the 27th of May, the School Captains of BNPS and Mrs Stock went to North Head for the commemoration of “When the War Came to Sydney”. It was very interesting listening to people talk about how the submarines came into the heads and tried to invade Sydney. The captains placed a wreath on behalf of our school. Lots of other schools came along too and it was a very successful event.

Beau & Emily
6S

School Photos
Polish up the black shoes and get your best, sparkling smiles ready. School photos are coming up in Week 7, Thursday, 9th June, 2022. All students will have their individual and class photos on this day, as well as sibling photos.

Please ensure your child is wearing full, winter uniform.

Your choices are:
Winter tunic, winter skort or slacks with school blue shirt (short or long sleeved). Navy pants or shorts with school blue polo shirt (short or long sleeved). Navy socks or navy tights and black shoes.

To view prices and pay online, please go to www.theschoolphotographer.com.au and enter our school code, found on the flyer: X1253EL46B

Minilit

Congratulations to Evie L for her fabulous work in completing the Multilit programme. Well done Evie!

The week ahead

30 May Reconcilliation Week

1 June Mad Science Show (stage 1)

8 & 9 June Premier's Debating Challenge

9 June School Photos

Class snapshot - KC

PBL

Library News

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Well done to another group of enthusiastic readers who have now completed the reading challenge for this year.

Kindergarten – Ben H, Samantha P, Maxen W, Jack W, Sebastian J

Year 2 – Grace H, Kobi P, Eddie S, Lily B, Summer C

Year 3 – Max H, Lachlan V, Claire Z

Year 4 – Archer C, Josh N, Tess P, Cameron B

Year 5 – Scarlett P

Year 6 – Beau P

National Simultaneous Storytime
Last Wednesday and Thursday our school once again embraced National Simultaneous Storytime and enjoyed The Family Tree by Josh Pike and Ronojoy Ghosh in classrooms across the school. Thank you Mrs Reinhart and Mrs Ridley for reading to our Kindergarten and Year one classes.

Sports news

Zone Cross Country Results

Congratulations to all our zone cross country runners who competed against 11 other local schools at Curl Curl last Thursday. We are very proud of their efforts and exemplary behaviour. Overall our school achieved 4th place. Well done! Thank you to the parents who came along to support your children on the day.

Well done everyone! The following students achieved top 10 places:

Chloe W – 5th

Isaac R – 1^st

Josie P – 2^nd

Ruby T - 8^th

Lila B – 9^th

Matthew D – 3^rd

Noah S – 7^th

Tyler W – 5^th

Students who placed in the top 6 will travel to Gosford to represent Sydney North at the regional carnival on Thursday 16 June. We wish these students the best of luck - Isaac R, Josie P, Matthew D, Chloe W and Tyler W.

Kerry Kelly and Susie Stock

NSWPSSA Netball Knockout

On Tuesday afternoon the Balgowlah North Senior A netball team played in the 2^nd round of the NSWPSSA Netball Knockout. The team of Maddy A, Addie B, Jess D, Charlie O, Josie P, Milly P, Scarlett P, Neve R and Darcy Y demonstrated a high skill level and lots of enthusiasm to beat a determined Middle Harbour Public School, 27 - 2. What a wonderful win, I was very proud of your sportsmanship and conduct on the day. Well done!

Susie Stock