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Parents/Caregivers,
TEACHERS ARE AMAZING
It gives me pleasure to offer a heartfelt thank-you to all our wonderful teachers on World Teachers’ Day this Friday. Teachers not only teach the “what”, “how” and “why” but they also pass on values to help your children construct their identity and to be successful and responsible adults in our society.
As the demands of the workplace increase for many families, teachers are playing an even more important role in guiding and shaping the academic, social and emotional development of our children. Teaching is one of the most exciting, demanding and satisfying professions. The challenges of teaching are many, but we know that the rewards of seeing a child’s excitement when they learn to read or their joy when they solve a challenging maths problem are moments to capture and cherish.
I have no doubt that the teachers at our school are passionate, caring, enthusiastic, hard working and inspirational. They deserve all the accolades. It is my firm belief that one day is simply not long enough to celebrate the outstanding work teachers do in our schools. I have decided to allocate the whole week to ensure we truly recognise and celebrate their work. Next week, I encourage you to take the opportunity to celebrate and support the amazing contribution our teachers make at Berrinba East State School.
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“Teachers are Amazing” – A Week of Celebration
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Monday November 2
Teacher Appreciation Day
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Students are encouraged to bring a flower for their teacher with a special appreciation note.
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Tuesday November 3
My Favourite Teacher Story Competition
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Parents are encouraged to write and share their favourite teacher story with their child. Send it to your child’s teacher on this day. The parent who writes the best story will be awarded with a prize on school assembly on Friday morning. Some of the stories will be published in the school newsletter on Thursday.
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Wednesday November 4
Back in Time
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Teachers reminisce their school days by dressing up in their old school uniforms. Prizes for best dressed teachers.
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Thursday November 5
My Teacher in Action
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Students are encouraged to draw a picture of their favourite teacher with a special message. A prize will be presented to each student for the best picture in each year level.
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Friday November 6
School Assembly
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A whole school assembly at 9.00 am.
Special teacher luncheon to be held in staffroom at 11.00am - 11.45am
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Make a commitment that next week you will pay tribute and acknowledge the fantastic work by your child’s teacher.
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PARENTING WITH THE BRAIN IN MIND
Welcome to Part 1 of 4 articles that examine how to look after your child’s brain. Research into what kids eat highlights the benefits of proper nutrition while also highlighting alarming issues associated with poor nutrition. The purpose of this series of articles is to provide a brief overview of matters relating to nutrition and the brain.
Tony Maksoud Principal
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COMING EVENTS
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November
9th: P&C Meeting 3.00pm
10th: Prep open day 9-11
10th: Free Dress Day
11th – 13th: Yr 6/7 Camp @
Currumbin Community Farm Campus
26th: Year 5 Science Centre Excursion
December
2nd: Year 4 Science Centre Excursion
11th: End of Term 4
2010
January
22nd: Pupil Free Day
25th: Pupil Free Day
26th: Australia Day
27: Start of Term 1
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We now have Internet banking at Berrinba East State School as another option for paying school fees. We are endeavouring to make payments more convenient for families. If you would like to make a payment via this method please come to the office to get a form.
Dust Echoes ( http://www.abc.net.au/dustechoes/ ) is an educational program based on Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime stories from Central Arnhem Land. Twelve ancient stories are beautifully presented using animated film, music, narration and sounds in creative ways to show varied stories depicting Aboriginal themes. It features Indigenous stories about relationships, Aboriginal law and custom, dangers, origins of country phenomena and Aboriginal spirituality. It is well worth seeing!
Lois Hynes
Cultural Studies Teacher
All students are encouraged to participate in our free dress day on Tuesday, 10th November.
This is a special fundraiser for all the wonderful animals at the Animal Welfare League shelter. Many pets are dumped or abandoned during the Christmas holidays, and there are many more animals to care for during this period than at any other time of the year.
Students can bring either a tin or packet of pet food on the day, or make a gold coin donation to support this charity. We also welcome any additional donations from parents and carers. All items can be left at the school office.
The P&C fundraising committee has organised a fantastic raffle for the end of year. There are a total of 12 individual prizes giving you a greater chance of winning:
· Bike and Helmet
· Food Hampers ( x 6)
· Slazenger 6 Game Sports Pack
· Childrens Fun Pack ( x 3)
· $50 voucher for the Coffee Club, Browns Plains
Raffle tickets can be purchased from the school office from next Monday for:
$1 each
3 tickets for $2
10 tickets for $5
Please buy some tickets to support us in the final fundraiser of the year. Raffle winners will be drawn at parade on Friday, 4th December.
PREP FUN DAY!
Children with a date of birth between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005 will be eligible to attend Prep in 2009.
PREP ENROLMENT AND INTERVIEWS
When?
Tuesday, November 10th 2009
Time?
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where?
Berrinba East State School
165 Bardon Rd, Berrinba
Meet community nurses, oral health therapists, Berrinba teachers and support staff. Join us for food, games and a variety of activities the whole family can participate in!
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