Bathurst South Public School NSW DoE in Bathurst, New South Wales | Primary School

Bathurst South Public School NSW DoE

Locality: Bathurst, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6331 1297

Address: 251 Havannah 2795 Bathurst, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bathursts-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Education Week 2 Yellow have been participating in Numeracy building activities in maths groups today. Students work together using technology and discuss different strategies that they can use to solve problems. Michelle Tattersall... Class Teacher See more

25.01.2022 Qualifying students have received their District Swimming Carnival notes today. Permissions and money must be returned TOMORROW, as the carnival will be held this Friday, Feb 19. Click the following link to read more within our Term 1 Week 4 newsletter https://bit.ly/3rSzCcO.

25.01.2022 Well Done Infants Students! Please see a video of our Infants Presentation Day Assembly. Primary video to follow. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFHmS8x-Zs... Dave Prior Assistant Principal

24.01.2022 NAIDOC Week Zoom Trivia - Stage 2 & 3 Our teams are about to participate in the Bathurst Zoom Challenge against schools from far and wide. Technology bridges gaps!... Greg Cross | Principal

24.01.2022 Education Week - K Blue students engaging in L3 L3 stands for Language, Learning and Literacy and is comprised of three components. These are guided reading, guided writing and reading to the students by the teacher. Guided reading involves the students reading with the teacher in small groups. The teacher introduces the new book to the students and then asks the students to find a high focus word. The children scan through each page identifying the focus word. The chil...dren then read the book together concentrating on one to one matching with their finger, fluency, high use words, sounding out unknown words and applying expression. #LearningTogether #EdWeek20 #LoveWhereYouLearn Mr McBryde Class Teacher

24.01.2022 We are at that stage of the year where careful planning for the upcoming school year commences. We ask families within our school intake area, who are yet to enrol their child for Kindergarten 2021 to do so as soon as possible. School enrolment packages are available from our Front Office or can be mailed or emailed out upon request. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 3 newsletter. https://bit.ly/33rZEKX

24.01.2022 Most welcome. The least we can do.

23.01.2022 Education Week Well Done to our Year 6 and Year 5 Peer Support leaders on a great start to our 2020 program. In todays session, students established their group agreements and played some getting to know you activities. Lots of fun was had by all and everyone is looking forward to next weeks lesson! Peta Connell... Class Teacher See more

23.01.2022 Education Week 2020 Learning Together Happy Education Week! 2020 has been a challenging year. Learning together is the theme and focus for this year. This week we will celebrate the amazing work that happens in our school in every classroom! Today we celebrate our Kinder Red Young Archie Portrait entries which are currently displayed at the Bathurst Art Gallery. They look amazing! Michelle Chiaramonte - Assistant Principal

22.01.2022 Transition Week 2 Another fantastic session this week. Remember the clothing pool is available for school uniform purchase via appointment only. Please contact the office for more information. Michelle Chiaramonte... Assistant Principal See more

22.01.2022 Education Week 5/6 Red have been learning how to identify and measure angles in Mathematics this week. They have explored angles in their environments by creating poses and labelling the different types of angles their bodies can make. The students also designed their own mini golf course and measured the type of angles needed by the golfer to get a score on par. 5/6 Red explored these concepts in small groups where each student had a collaborative and cooperative role to play in their learning. Well done 5/6 Red! #LearningTogether #EdWeek20 #LoveWhereYouLearn Sarah Lingabala and Jessica McGrath

22.01.2022 The Department of Education is rolling out the new Online Enrolment System from Monday, 14 September 2020. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 8 newsletter. https://bit.ly/3bDCLWW

21.01.2022 NSW Department of Education has provided advice to schools regarding NSW Health directions to schools in light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Please find attached a copy of the note sent home with our students this afternoon pertaining to this advice. Dave Prior Assistant Principal

20.01.2022 Education Week 2020 What a talented bunch of students we have at Bathurst South. Well Done to everyone who participated in the first day of auditions for the SRC Talent Show. The auditions are happening all week at lunchtimes . Thank you to Grace and Evie who have spent many weeks getting this great activity organised for our students. Well Done girls!!! Peta Connell... SRC Coordinator See more

19.01.2022 We will be supporting The Orange RONALD McDONALD HOUSE by participating in WEAR RED DAY tomorrow. Students are invited to wear something red to school. If you dont have red any colour will do! Bring along a gold coin donation and help support this great cause. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 2 newsletter. https://bit.ly/3jIBjGm

19.01.2022 School Admin Support Staff (SASS) - Recognition Week Every day in our public schools there are 35,000 School Administrative and Support Staff who help keep our schools running efficiently and provide comprehensive support to principals, teachers and parents. Our SAS staff play many roles supporting the efficient management of schools, including administration, health and safety, asset management, project management and finance.... The SASS at BSPS include a school administrative manager and school administrative officers, school learning support officers and a general assistant. These staff are often the first point of contact for parents and play a vital role in customer service. With an incredible year so far our staff have had to be increasingly flexible to adapt to changing scenarios and pandemic restrictions. On behalf of the Department of Education, thank you for your service and commitment. Greg Cross | Principal

18.01.2022 Thank you so much for following the procedures that we have been required to put in place to maximise the safety of everyone within our school environment and the local school community. The activities that are permitted at school will be conducted in a way that is safe and appropriate in the current environment. While the measures may be a little inconvenient at times, I am so pleased that our school, all of its students and staff can still come together each day as a whole school. I appreciate the angst and difficulty this may cause families and would ask for your continued support if you are contacted by our office. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 5 newsletter. https://bit.ly/2EljWuX

18.01.2022 Junior Press Extra, extra, get your latest news from the Stage 2 journalists who wrote an editorial for the Junior Press in the Western Advocate. Students also applied their creative thinking when designing advertisements for two local businesses (Bowman Dental and Panorama Mini-Mart and Takeaway). Matthew Dunn... Assistant Principal See more

17.01.2022 Robotics K Red enjoyed learning about robotics and coding today. An engaging and fun way to enhance their technology skills. Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

17.01.2022 Farewell Year 6 A wonderful celebration was had by all! Mrs Connell, Mrs Lingabala and Miss McGrath ... Stage 3 Teachers See more

15.01.2022 Kindergarten Transition Another fantastic morning at Bathurst South! Students had a lot of fun exploring the school and making new friends. #lovewhereyoulearn Michelle Chiaramonte - Assistant Principal

15.01.2022 Updated information - Covid19 We have just been advised that siblings of students that are awaiting a Covid-19 test due to having flu like symptoms DO NOT need to isolate unless they too are displaying flu like symptoms in which case they would also be required to have to have a Covid-19 test. Greg Cross | Principal

14.01.2022 Our P&C Fathers Day stall will be held in the School Hall this Friday. This will be manned by the admin staff due to Covid-19 restrictions. Students are invited to bring their money to school on Friday, gifts will range in price from $1-$5. https://bit.ly/2DowqlC

14.01.2022 Please ensure you return your updated contact sheet that was sent home with last weeks newsletter. These are due into the front office by this coming Friday. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 6 newsletter.https://bit.ly/3gsqyVR

14.01.2022 Education Week 3/4 Lilac doing a Science lesson. The unit is Shaping The Earths Surface. Students explore and examine geological processes and how these change the Earths surface over time. They are introduced to rock types and the rock cycle, in order to understand how rocks weather and erode. Sandy Rayner... Class Teacher See more

14.01.2022 Today Students and Staff commemorated Remembrance Day with a moving service. Click the following link to read more within our Term 4 Week 5 newsletter. https://bit.ly/3n9Cqji

13.01.2022 Education week 1 Orange have been looking at the forces of motion and gravity as part of our science unit. This week we got to make ramps using different items from around our classroom. Students had to think about how fast or slow their car would go depending on the angle of the ramp they made. Each group got to show their ramp to the class and show how their car moved from the top to the bottom. Tanisha Miller ... Classroom Teacher See more

13.01.2022 PBL focus Area for Week 2/3 - Class Discussions Watch, learn and enjoy!

12.01.2022 Indigenous Literacy Day Today with the support of Hailee Provest from Centacare we celebrated Indigenous literacy day which is a national celebration of Indigenous culture, stories, language and literacy. #lovewhereyoulearn Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

12.01.2022 A fantastic day today at Bathurst South with GWS Giants.

12.01.2022 Education Week 1/2 Green Literacy rounds in 1/2 Green involve all students Learning together. During rounds students will listen to reading, work on writing, read to someone, complete comprehension exercises with Bug Club, read to self and read to the teacher. 1/2 Green is also focusing on reading fluency with each student coaching their partner during fluency activities. Literacy rounds: help students develop independence, stamina, and accountability; provides student...s with an abundant amount of time for practicing reading, writing, and math and increases the amount of time teachers spend with students in small groups. #EdWeek20 Dave Prior Assistant Principal See more

11.01.2022 Presentation Day A wonderful day celebrating and acknowledging the achievements of 2020! Congratulations to all students and staff at Bathurst South. Michelle Chiaramonte... Assistant Principal See more

11.01.2022 Education Week In Science 4/5 Brown have been studying the states of matter (solids, liquids and gases) and how they can change. Their recent investigation involved exploring ways to melt ice cubes. Students conducted an experiment to investigate whether putting the ice cube in their mouth, placing it in the sun, or wrapping it in foil would melt it the fastest. Placing the ice cube in their mouths proved to be the fastest method, however all the students agreed that on a war...mer day the results could have been different. Matthew Dunn Assistant Principal

11.01.2022 Congratulations to the students who have been nominated to run for a position of School Leader for the 2021 school year. We wish you well in your campaign. Click the following link to read more within our Term 4 Week 6 newsletter. https://bit.ly/3kHr4l4

11.01.2022 This week celebrated NAIDOC Week at Bathurst South. All students have been thoroughly enjoying the range of activities that have been on offer across all grades. The week has been finished with 2 of our Year 2 students performing at today's assembly. Look out next week for posts on today's traditional Indigenous games. Always Was Always Will Be. Dave Prior... Assistant Principal See more

10.01.2022 Robotics - K Blue K Blues turn today! They loved learning about robotics and coding. Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

09.01.2022 SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS When - Term 4 Week 2, MONDAY 19th October, 2020 Please see this weeks newsletter for new ordering processes and COVID-19 procedures to ensure everyones safety. ... Kristie Morgillo | School Administration Office

09.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK SPORT On Friday for sport we did Aboriginal games. There was the emu egg game, boomerang throwing and there was also spear throwing games. The traditional games were played for children to practice hunting before they went out hunting themselves. Students of 1/2 Green.

09.01.2022 Order forms for our P&C Crazy Camel Fundraiser have been sent home with students today. All orders and money need to be returned to our Front Office no later than September 18. Please note that payments must be made as CASH ONLY.

08.01.2022 Within our Term 4 Week 7 Newsletter is our 2021-2024 draft Vision and Context Statement that will form part of our Strategic Improvement Plan. Click the following link to read more https://bit.ly/3m2ii2A

08.01.2022 All Crazy Camel orders and money are due this FRIDAY September 18. Please note that payments must be made as CASH ONLY. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 9 newsletter https://bit.ly/2H6l2MH

08.01.2022 Our Primary Swimming Carnival will be held next Tuesday, February 16th. Please return your notes and money by tomorrow. Click the following link to read more within our Term 1 Week 3 newsletter https://bit.ly/3cTUKLz

08.01.2022 Education Week Our bands have made great progress this term. Band at Bathurst South provides its members with a quality educational experience where they can build new friendships with students across different grades, develop confidence and self-esteem, stimulate teamwork and self-discipline, but most of all bring joy and excitement to each other and their audiences. We cannot wait to share what we have been working on via video soon! Happy music making! Sarah Lingabala... Band Teacher See more

06.01.2022 NAIDOC Week Students K-2 participated in a range of art and craft activities organised by Miss Kate. Always Was, Always Will Be. Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

06.01.2022 Witchetty Grub Hunt NAIDOC Activity - Kindergarten and Stage 1 students enthusiastically hunted witchetty grubs which were hidden on our school ovals. Classes competed against each other to collect the most grubs. There were also red grubs, these are extra bonus points. Each red grub is worth 2 extra points. Always Was, Always Will Be.... Dave Prior Assistant Principal

05.01.2022 Transition Session Another fantastic morning with the 2021 Kindergarten students. Next week is our final session. Everyone is having a wonderful time and settling into Bathurst South well. Michelle Chiaramonte... Assistant Principal See more

05.01.2022 We ask families within our school intake area, who are yet to enrol their child for Kindergarten 2021, to do so as soon as possible. School enrolment forms are available from our front office or can be mailed or emailed out upon request. Click the following link to read more within our Term 3 Week 4 newsletter. https://bit.ly/3kLVDay

05.01.2022 The Year 6 into Year 7 Kelso High Parent Information Night is being held this evening, commencing at 6:00pm.

05.01.2022 Ooshie Swap Day On Thursday 10th September the students will have the opportunity to bring in their spare Ooshies from Woolworths and swap them! Mrs Conroy will be co-ordinating the activity in the Art room during first half lunch. The students will not be able to get their Ooshies out of their bags until then. If they wish to bring their boxes to school they must have their name on them and can drop them into the Library. Mrs Conroy ... Teacher Librarian See more

05.01.2022 Education Week Last week students from Kindergarten to Year 6 participated in activities linked to our Book Week theme "Curious Creatures and Wild Minds". They filled the book ends with exciting and peculiar texts, created a 5/5 star book wall with their favourite books, wrote interesting book reviews, created curious creatures and worked on some of their scientific skills and wild ideas to create boats. So much crazy, curious and wild fun was had! Mrs Sigourney Conroy... Classroom Teacher See more

04.01.2022 Education Week 3/4 Purple is busy designing advertisements for the 2020 Junior Press section of the local newspaper. They have also written an editorial about their perspective on the COVID-19 situation. 3/4 Purple have been focussing on persuasive texts this term and have incorporated persuasive visual literacy devices in their advertisement designs to entice community members to shop at local businesses. Great work 3/4 Purple! Kerry Freestone... Class Teacher See more

04.01.2022 Click the following link to read our Term 1 Week 2 newsletter https://bit.ly/2YJOMo1

03.01.2022 A super time was had by all at the 2020 Year 6 Mini Fete. Congratulations to all of the Year 6 students and thanks to our Stage 3 teachers for their help in running the fantastic event. Dave Prior Assistant Principal

03.01.2022 Interactive Art Making - Karla Dickens Today a group of Stage 3 students participated in an interactive virtual art making lesson with Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens. This was a fantastic opportunity for our school made possible through the Arts Unit and the Art Gallery of NSW. #LoveWhereYouLearn Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

03.01.2022 Stage 2/3 Sport Stage 2 and 3 students have started a 4 week cricket clinic with Cricket Australia. Today students enjoyed participating in a range of games related to the skills of throwing, catching and fielding. Matthew Dunn... Assistant Principal See more

02.01.2022 Wear Red Day Thank you for supporting our wear red day day to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. We raised $198! Fantastic effort Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

02.01.2022 Stage 3 Chemical Study Exploding Coke! Colour-changing milk! Lava Lamps! Year 5 and 6 have been busy creating some fun mess whilst studying chemical and physical changes this term. The students have been exploring melting, evaporating, dissolving, reacting and burning. Opportunities throughout the unit allowed for the students to identify reversible and irreversible changes, understand mixtures and compounds, differentiate homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures and hydrophilic and hydrophobic compounds. Mrs Conroy | Tchr Librarian #LoveWhereYouLearn

02.01.2022 Well Done Primary Students! Please see a video of our Primary Presentation Day Assembly and the announcement of our School Captains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5-JulUCrY0... Dave Prior Assistant Principal

02.01.2022 PBL/Class Parties A wonderful fun day of celebration Michelle Chiaramonte ... Assistant Principal See more

01.01.2022 Tell them From Me - Parent Survey As you are waiting to pick up your child or when you are dropping them off, please take the time to scan the QR code that is attached to our school fence and complete the survey. Information is confidential and will allow us to continually improve what we do as a school. Alternatively, if a friend opens this post on their phone you can use your camera to scan the QR code from their phone and then complete the survey. Easy Peasy! Greg Cross | Principal

01.01.2022 Infants Gymnastics Infants had a blast in their second week of PCYC Bathurst at school. This week students enjoyed both gymnastics and circus skills with spinning plates, juggling, hula hoops and scarf throwing. #LoveWhereYouLearn... Dave Prior Assistant Principal

01.01.2022 Swimming School A fantastic start to swimming school today. Students enjoyed their lesson and are looking forward to tomorrow. Michelle Tattersall... Classroom Teacher See more