Pigeon Post

How symbolic and pertinent that NAIDOC Week 2020 has been re-scheduled to coincide with Remembrance Day.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have served in every conflict and commitment involving Australian defence contingents since Federation, including both world wars and the intervals of peace since the Second World War.

Many Indigenous Australians served overseas during World War I. At first, racist regulations prevented them from joining the army. Restrictions were relaxed in 1917 because the British Empire needed reinforcements.

It is impossible to determine the exact number of Indigenous individuals who participated in each conflict, and this research is ongoing. New names are constantly emerging, while some have been removed after research identified them as non-Indigenous.

https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/indigenous

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we commemorated the 102nd anniversary since the guns on the Western Front fell silent, reflecting on the significance of that event. We also paused to remember all the men and women of the Australian Defence Force who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

We will remember them. Lest we forget.

Maria Lambos - Principal

On the 30th November I am going to shave all my hair off to raise money for Pancreatic cancer as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

• When emailing the school regarding your child's absence due to being 'unwell',  please be specific in your details of the illness and always list your child's class. A COVID-19 negative result is required for any student prior to returning to school after experiencing any mild flu-like symptoms.
• If you are coming to the school for collections or information, please use the office window on Eaton Street where we have our friendly Duck, named “Bill”, hanging out the window. Bill can alert us to your presence and help us to help you with your requests.

• If your family details, circumstances have changed, ie:  address, mobile numbers, separations, court orders etc, could you kindly email the school so records can be updated. This will ensure correct people are contacted and all relevant information is passed on correctly.

• Please remember that if you are collecting your child early for an appointment or dropping them off, please ensure you allow extra time for that student to be located and brought down to the office.

• If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please contact the office, or Mrs Lambos, to arrange alternate options.

Go to www.flexischools.com.au to place your order

For any food/menu queries please feel free to contact us directly via email :

info@theschoolcanteen.com.au.

Alternatively, you can call Kirsty on 0416 786 603 and we will be happy to assist.

Kirsty and Jason Feliciotto – The School Canteen

You must submit only ONE application per student.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7/application-process

K-2 - Fridays - 1/2C finish at 3:00pm

3-6 - Thursdays - 3/4B finish at 3:00pm

ALL students in Years 1-6 return today.

2021 Kindergarten students - 'Best Start' Assessment sessions commence today, run over 3 days. Bookings required...information to follow.

Our P&C have created a Facebook group for our new families...here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/BPS2021/

Order uniform items here

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!

The Balmain PS Instrumental Program is a vibrant and fun program, where every student has an opportunity to learn an instrument in a supportive and collaborative setting. Our experienced music teachers from Directions In Music specialise in teaching primary school instrumental music programs, and we are excited to be welcoming our newest young musicians to join our program in 2021!

Learning a musical instrument is a wonderful skill for young people to have, and provides many rewarding benefits to a child’s development. Most importantly, playing music with our friends is fun!

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the 2021 Balmain PS Music Program, please use the QR code or link below to register online.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerz5PCDHd7v_eIzeqP57I2aQIRNrFOw39BMAH97dscfHmbcA/viewform

Alternatively, please call the Directions in Music team to enrol on 9662 2211.