Newsletter

Thursday, 19^th November 2009

Dates To Remember

• Tuesday, 24^th November last day Tea Towel Order
• Wednesday, P&C Extraordinary Meeting
• Saturday, 28th November  P&C Green Day
• Monday, 30th November  School Swimming Scheme starts
• Friday, 4^th December Parent Helpers Lunch
• Wednesday, 9^th December Reports sent home
• Wednesday, 9^th December Combined Scripture Assembly
• Thursday, 10^th December Performance by the Cumberland High School Band
• Monday, 14^th December Year 6 Farewell

Principal's Report

P & C Extraordinary Meeting - Before and After School Care

Following on from the P & C meeting last night, there will be a special meeting in the library next Wednesday commencing at 7.00pm. A guest will be speaking about a Before and After School service that she can provide. This will be followed by general discussion of plans for 2010. Your attendance is strongly encouraged.

School Council News

The School Council is a separate body from the P & C and is responsible for contributing to the overall governance and policy making in the school.

Nominations for two (2) parent representative positions for 2010/2011 are now being called. If you are interested in being a member of the school council, please notify the school before Friday 20^th November.

Burnside’s Green Day Out

The final Burnside family fun day for the year will take place on Saturday 28^th November. There will be fun for all the family with rides, a barbecue, planting and other fun things to do.  Events will commence at 3.00pm and conclude at 7.00pm. Please note that parents must accompany their children on this occasion and there is no parking in the school grounds.

Presentation Night – Tuesday 15^th December at the King’s Preparatory School

Plans for the annual presentation night are already underway. This is a major event of the year and attendance by all students is expected and strongly encouraged. If for some reason you are unable to attend this event, it is important that teachers are informed as soon as possible. More details will be provided closer to the event.

Helpers Lunch

Invitations to the lunch planned for Friday 4^th December were sent home last week. This is an opportunity to thank parents, friends and scripture teachers who have helped the staff and students throughout the year. It is a time to acknowledge those parents who may be leaving the school after a long association. The luncheon will be held in the school hall between 1.00pm and 2.00pm. If we inadvertently overlooked someone, please accept this as a personal invitation. For catering purposes, please return the slip on the note.

RTA Message

There will be road maintenance work on Pennant Hills Road from Thursday 19^th November until Sunday 13^th December (weather permitting). This work will be between Masons Drive and James Ruse Drive.

Government High School Year 7 Orientation Day

Almost all government high schools will be holding their Year 7 Orientation Day on Thursday 3^rd December. These generally commence at 9.00am and conclude before lunch. Please check your own high school for more details. 

Summer Swimming Classes

Swimsafe classes are available at many local swimming pools throughout summer for preschoolers and school-aged children. The intensive nine-day programs give great results, and are fun as well. The program is run by NSW Sport and Recreation. Prices for nine lessons are $57.30 for school-aged children and $43.00 for preschoolers (Prices exclude pool entry). For more details collect a brochure from the office, phone 13 13 02 or visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au

Classes for 2010

In order to assist with planning classes for 2010, please complete the form below. This information helps identify students that will be leaving the school (other than Year 6) and students that will be returning late to Burnside School.

Best wishes,

Peter Catliffe

STUDENTS LEAVING

Students name: …………………………………………………     Class: ……….

My child/children will not be attending Burnside Public School in 2010.

 Moving to: ……………………………………………………………………………. (New school)

Signed:  ………………………………………………………………..  (Parent/Guardian)

STUDENTS RETURNING LATE

Students name: ………………………………………………….    Class: ……….

My child/children will be returning to Burnside Public School on: ………………………. (anticipated date)

Signed:  ………………………………………………………………..  (Parent/Guardian)