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IF YOU SEE A COLOURED CIRCLE AROUND OUR EMBLEM, DON'T FORGET TO TAP ON IT, FOR OUR LATEST STORY...you've got to get in quickly, as it disappears after 24 hours!
SOME OF OUR STORIES ARE SAVED AS HIGHLIGHTS...
It's always lovely to have ex-Balmain PS students come and visit their 'old stomping ground'...
Sylvie and Laila, who were Year 6 Ministers in 2020, paid us a special visit at our Friday morning awards assembly.
It's a tradition that the Year 6 cohort leave a legacy as they move on to high school, with a Year 6 Farewell Gift to the school.
Although, as we are all aware, COVID-19 played a little havoc with us (and the entire world) last year, this didn't stop our Year 6 students fundraising for their graduation and gift to the school.
The 'Balmain Bazaar', the major student-led fundraising activity, raised an enormous amount of money...part of these funds were used for the gift.
Student voice dictated that new house feathers would be purchased, as well as a Balmain Public School feather, to be used at all carnivals and events.
Thank you, Year 6 2020, for your very thoughtful gift and legacy to the school...we are grateful!
Maria Lambos - Principal
HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR MEETING WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER YET?
IF NOT, PLEASE USE LINK BELOW...?
Your child's teacher will be conducting Parent-Teacher meetings, between Monday 1 March - Friday 12 March inclusive. You may wish to have your child involved in this meeting, particularly for the goal-setting aspect.
In line with the current Department of Education advice, meetings will be face-to-face, however, you will need to check-in with the Service NSW COVID-safe QR code, which will be located in the classroom. As you arrive for your meeting, please head straight to your child's class for check-in, rather than the usual procedure of the school office.
It is important to be on time, as there will be back-to-back 10-minute meetings.
If you are unable to attend in person, a phone call can be arranged. This information will be found when you book. If you have chosen a phone call, please ensure the number you supply is correct and have your phone beside you 5 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Please note that your child's teacher may be calling from a private line.
Please click on the link below to book in a date/time:
https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/book/step1?z=3gYKf7
If you are experiencing difficulties with the link, please log on to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and use the code: vxkmr
Important note: If you are unwell on the day, please notify the school to cancel ASAP and DO NOT ATTEND.
As per the current NSW Health and DoE guidelines, Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school.
Symptoms can include:
Other reported symptoms can include:
Should your child present with any of the above symptoms, please arrange for a COVID-19 test. A 24-hour home pick-up COVID-19 test can be organised by going to the following link:
https://covidtestsydney.com.au/
Once you have received your negative COVID-19 test results, please send a copy to the school via email.
Go to www.flexischools.com.au to place your order
For any food/menu queries please feel free to contact us directly via email :
Alternatively, you can call Kirsty on 0416 786 603 and we will be happy to assist.
Kirsty and Jason Feliciotto – The School Canteen
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:
#ChooseToChallenge
For any size exchanges, please:
1. Email the uniform stall with the details of the exchange, at: balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com
2. Return the items to be exchanged to the school office, clearly marked with Student name, Class and EXCHANGE
3. Replacement items will be packed and re-delivered to your child's classroom
Orders will continue to be packed and delivered for collection each week, until we are able to reopen the stall.
Thank you!
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Our uniform stall is a P&C initiative, run entirely by parent volunteers, to benefit our school community!
Ordering: Orders are being packed and delivered to classrooms weekly.
Orders can be placed online at the following link:
https://bps-uniform-stall.square.site
Stock levels: Due to COVID-related delays continuing to affect our suppliers, a small number of items are out of stock. We are receiving deliveries each week, and this stock is quickly being added online. Outstanding items are being packed and delivered to class as they are received. If a longer delay is anticipated for an item, we are moving quickly to source an alternative through a second supplier where possible, to minimise the impact on the school. If you cannot see an item you need, please email the stall volunteers to enquire: balmainpsuniforms@gmail.com
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you would like to volunteer to help at the stall, please email us!
