The Buzz
Term 4 Week 8

News and updates from 

Botany Public School

On Wednesday, one of our Stage 3 students, Isabelle was presented with a special Bayside Mayoral Award for Student Excellence. This award was presented in recognition of her demonstration of kindness and respect for others while contributing to the school community. Izzy is a fine role model who often gives up her time to support younger students at school. Congratulations Izzy on this well-deserved award! 

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the School Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena. It is a family tradition, as I take my own children to see the incredible 5000+ public primary and high school students showcasing their talents in music, dance and performing arts. I was particularly proud this year to see one of our own Botany PS students, performing on stage with the Boys Vocal Choir. Congratulations Aidan!

Congratulations to Ivy who was the junior winner in Bayside Council's recent photography competition. Her winning photograph, entitled Industrial Giraffes showcased the cranes at the shipping docks. She obviously takes after her dad, Jared, who was also a winner, in the environmental category. 

Student reports will be emailed home on Monday 11 December. Please take a moment to ensure that the school has your up-to-date contact details to ensure your child's reports reach you safely and securely. As in previous semesters, reports are sent home to the primary contact. Families wishing to receive a report for the second parent should contact the school at Botany-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au. 

We have been working with our community users to build a comprehensive program of extra-curricular paid programs for students. I have attached flyers below for your information. Please contact providers directly to enrol in these programs.  

Tuesday 28 November: P&C (7pm Library)

Wednesday 29 November: Volunteer Afternoon Tea from 1pm

Thursday 30 November: Piano Club 8.15am

Thursday 30 November: Year 6 Bowling Excursion

Friday 1 December: Christmas Twilight Market

Thursday 7 December: Presentation Day (9.15am)

Monday 11 December: Reports sent home (email) 

Wednesday 13 December: Whole school picnic

Thursday 14 December: Year 6 farewell

Friday 15 December: Talent Quest

Friday 15 December: Last day of the school year

Tuesday 30 & Wednesday 31 January 2024: Staff development days

Thursday 1 February 2024: Students Years 1-6 begin school

Thursday 1 & Friday 2 February 2024: Best start assessments for Kindergarten

We warmly welcome parents and grandparents from our community who have been involved at our school in any capacity this year, to attend the annual ‘Parent Helper - Thank You Afternoon Tea’ to be held on Wednesday 29 November from 1pm in the school library.

We would love to see you all there to thank you for being part of our wonderful community.

This school holiday season, our feathered friends need your helping hands! Sign up for as little as one morning and become a part of our chicken care team. It's a clucking good time for a great cause!

🥚 Egg-citing Duties: Collect fresh eggs to decorate (please do not consume).

🧹 Coop TLC: Show some love to our feathered by refreshing their bedding as needed.

👩‍⚕️ Health Patrol: Keep an eye on our cluckers' well-being and report any concerns.

🍽️ Gourmet Feed Service: Ensure our chickens enjoy their meals with the right balance of nutrition and suitable table scraps.

Whether you're a seasoned chicken whisperer or just curious about coop life, we welcome all willing volunteers. Sign up for a morning of fun and feathered friends—because every little bit helps in creating a happy and healthy holiday for our cluck-tastic companions. A tour of the coop area will be organised for week 10.

To join the flock, simply contact the school. Let's make this holiday egg-stra special for our fine-feathered friends!

Code camp will be back next year,  your booking link is HERE 

Term 1 2024:
Wednesday 7 Feb to Wednesday 27 Mar - 8 sessions

Term 2 2024:
Wednesday 8 May to Wednesday 26 June - 8 sessions

Term 3 2024:
Wednesday 31 July to Wednesday 18 September - 8 sessions

Term 4 2024:
Wednesday 23 October to Wednesday 11 December - 8 sessions

Following the band performance on Presentation Day on Thursday 7 December, could all CARL rental instruments please be returned to the Heritage Hall.  

Students participating in PSSA Sport depart school at approximately 9.30am Friday. Please make sure students wear full uniform including a school hat and bring a drink bottle.

This week is the last game of PSSA for the year. Well done to all of our students for their efforts.

Wrapping up the year, the PSSA Softball team played an amazing season winning every game except one. They had to forfeit a couple of games due to Swim Scheme but they truly played like champions throughout the year. A big thank you to the Year 6 players who have passed on their skills to Year 5 and juniors. To Aidan, Bronte, Elodie, Kasper, Zack, Silas, Matthew and Keaton, your teamwork skills have been fantastic and you will be greatly missed!
The junior T-Ballers have also had a great season winning most of games and developing their position and games skills. As a coach, I really look forward to the Year 4 players trying out for Softball 2024.

Ms Schwartz

Our last P&C meeting for the year will take place on Tuesday 28^th November at 7pm in the library. In this meeting we plan to close out a number of actions for the year as well as start to plan for 2024. We look forward to seeing you all there.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that came to our Working Bee 2 weeks ago. Many hands make light work and we were able to all work together to get the garden near the basketball courts looking great before our Twilight Markets next week.

Volunteers are still needed for the Christmas markets across a variety of roles - the success of this event, relies on the community stepping up to help, so please book in to one of the slots that is needed.

https://volunteersignup.org/FKAFE 

This Festive season BPS is collecting for the Pantry for the People’s “Reverse Advent Calendar” please help us bring cheer to those who are less fortunate these holidays by donating non-perishable pantry staples and also treats like biscuits, small Christmas puddings, long life custard, tea, coffee, small boxes of sweets & Christmas crackers! A box will be available in the school office and from December you can add your donations under the Christmas tree.