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Back to full time learning
Students have returned successfully to full time face to face teaching and learning. Transitioning into learning at home and then back again wasn’t easy, however the resilience of our students has
contributed to their success. Dedication and hard work of our staff, along with commitment of
parents and carers have been the other contributing factors. Well done everyone – I am proud of you all. The NSW Department of Education has adopted a revised approach to student assessment and
reporting for Semester 1 2020 to reflect the current teaching and learning environment. The revised approach ensures families are provided information about student progress and achievement, however in a more flexible way. Semester 1 student reports will be sent home in Week 1 Term 3. You will receive a modified written report for your child that
encapsulates progress and achievement of the learning provided both at school and at home, as well as guidance going forward. In addition, during Term 3 students and parents/carers will be invited to participate in three-way student-led conferences with their teacher.
Burwood Council Carpark Closure
I have only recently been informed that Burwood Council will be closing the Council Library carpark on Monday, 15 June 2020 for about three weeks, depending on weather. It will become a construction compound to enable the works in the carpark, library and Hornsey Lane to be completed.
In the meantime, Council has agreed to allow for traffic circulation only (no parking or kiss and ride) through the carpark during our peak drop-off times
of 8.30-9.30am and 2.30-3.30pm. Please note that the carpark will not be available to the public at any other times.
Expressions of Interest Kindergarten 2021 We are now taking Expressions of Interest from families with a child due to start Kindergarten in 2021. Families that reside within the catchment can complete an Expression of Interest . Please email Ms Natalie at burwood-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au to have the documents sent to you.
Applying for Year 5 Entry to an opportunity class in 2021
Key dates:
• Application website opens: Tuesday 9 June 2020. You must apply online at:
education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective -high- schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 • Application website closes: 5pm, Friday 26
June 2020. You must apply before this deadline.
KEY DATES
TERM 2
Friday 3 July Last day of Term 2
TERM 3
Tuesday 21 July First day of Term 3 Friday 25 September Last day of Term 3
TERM 4
Monday 12 October First day of Term 4 Wednesday 16 December Last day of Term 4
The school will be non-operational on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December
WE ARE SAFE WWW.BURWOOD-P.SCHOOL.NSW.EDU.AU Mrs Hensley’s Year 6 class acknowledged reconciliation week. Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.
Students had the opportunity to write their own welcome to country, showcasing the deep learning they had undertaken about our First Nations people and their ongoing commitment to continue to work towards a fully reconciled country.
Burwood Public School would like to acknowledge and honour the traditional
custodians of this land, the Wangal people of the Eora nation and pay our respects to all
Indigenous peoples of the past, the present and of the future. We recognise that this land is traditional Aboriginal land. It always has been and always will be.
Since the first time we recognised each other, we have learnt much about each other’s history, culture and traditions. We would like to thank the Aboriginal people for granting us this land upon which this school is built, now known as Burwood Public School. This has given an opportunity for many to be educated and grow into successful young adults. We will strive to ensure that Aboriginal people will always have a place here to learn, grow and share their culture - the longest living culture in the world.
We promise to continue to make amends for the injustices shown to your people and commit to work towards improved reconciliation. We show respect and will always come together in friendship and peace.
WE ARE SAFE WWW.BURWOOD-P.SCHOOL.NSW.EDU.AU just Internet access and your library card.
• Need access to Premier’s Reading
Challenge (PRC) books? Borrow
Children’s eBooks and eAudiobooks
that expire automatically—no need to worry about return dates. • Download Library Apps, to make it
easy to download eBooks, eAudio and digital magazines straight to your de-vice. Details are here on our library catalogue.
• Discover our fun and interactive educa-tional platforms for children including: 10 Monkeys Maths Games—Fun
and educational maths games for primary school kids. Split into num-ber categories, students can access these mathematical
learning tools at their level. Britannica Online—Excellent resource for school assignments and homework. It also includes a wonderful new geographical game called Geography Explorer to teach kids the location of countries, continents and oceans. Library Planet– Provides access to
10,000 + interactive English literacy activities online for
students of all ages and ability. Story Box Library—Popular
Australi-an stories from Kinder to Year 6 read by authors, popular personalities and celebrities, including access to
Premiers Reading Challenge (PRC)
books!
Our library staff is available to help you with any problems accessing digital resources, on (02) 9911 9999 (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) or library@burwood.nsw.gov.au
with other children, in the area, while staying at home? To help our children connect after school, Burwood Library is organising a Children’s Virtual Book Club, which includes free
access to a digital copy of the book, “The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone” and then the chance to discuss it in an online chat. If you child is interested in participating, send an email to
library@burwood.nsw.gov.au and we will reply with details of how to join in.
FREE Zoom Yoga Classes for Teens & Tweens It’s been an intense few months for our Teens & Tweens, so Burwood Library has organised 4 weeks of Zoom Yoga classes with qualified Yoga Australia instructor, Katrina from Little Tree Yoga (LTY).
These 8 virtual yoga classes are specially designed to help our young people stretch, relax and remain clam in these fast-changing times. The FREE 30 minute classes will run, in Term 2, twice a week on Thursday afternoons
(4.30pm-5.00pm) and Saturday mornings (11.00am-11.30am) for 4 weeks, commencing
Thursday 4 June and finishing on Saturday 27 June.
To book for the Zoom Yoga Classes for Teens & Tweens please visit Burwood Library’s Website
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P&C Activities
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the usual P&C Association activities are on hold for now.
Development of Burwood Plaza Site
There is currently a Development Application with Burwood Council for a much larger building on the site of Burwood Plaza and the building next to Burwood Library car park (Centrelink). The proposal is to build 1,100 new apartments, and go up to 144m high. This will shadow the school somewhat in summer, and will create more traffic and public transport congestion. You can find details at https://
www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/exhibition/planning-proposal-draft-site-specific-dcp-and-draft-vpa-42-50-and-52-60-railway-parade
Objections can be made to Burwood Council: council@burwood.nsw.gov.au
Mailing List
If you want to be kept informed of P&C news, subscribe by e-mailing memberslist-join@burwoodpnc.com.au
Uniform Shop
The uniform shop is not open for parents and carers. The only way to purchase a new uniform is by completing an order form and putting the cash payment in an envelope. The money and the form are to be placed in the red tin in the office.
Lost Property
Lost property is an ongoing problem here at Burwood Public School. Please label all items with your child’s full name. Please use labels and permanent laundry markers. Labelled items are returned to students. Unlabelled items which are not school uniform are taken to clothing bins at the end of each term. This includes lunch items as well.
