Respectful | Responsible | Fair
Member of the Lighthouse Valley of Schools
Byron Bay Public School acknowledges and pays respect to the Arakwal people of the Bundjalung Nation, the traditional custodians of the land upon which the school proudly stands.
We believe in excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for our students. We are a dynamic school community committed to delivering a broad range of quality learning experiences, in a nurturing environment where all students have the opportunity to achieve their personal best. Students will become successful learners, displaying confidence and creativity, along with the knowledge and skills to become active and informed citizens of the future, living and working in the 21st Century.
Term 2 2025
Week 2
- Thu 8 May | Playgroup in the School Hall @ 9:20am - 11:00am
- Thu 8 May | PSSA Boys & Girls Tennis Championship @ Bathurst
- Thu 8 May | Headlands District Boys Rugby Union @ Lennox Head Sport and Recreation
- Thu 8 May | BBPS P&C Mother's Day Stall
- Thu 8 May | P&C Meeting - 5:15pm @ The Beach Hotel
- Fri 9 May | PSSA Boys & Girls Tennis Championship @ Bathurst
Week 3
- Mon 12 May | Whole School Assembly @ 1:50pm
- Mon 12 May | PSSA Boys Basketball Knockout - Round 2 @ Ballina Indoor Sports Centre
- Tue 13 May | Byron Bay High School Visit - Year 6 to 7 @ 10:10am - 10:40am
- Thu 15 May | Playgroup in the School Hall @ 9:20am - 11:00am
- Thu 15 May | FNC Zone Netball @ Ballina
- Fri 16 May | National Walk Safely to School Day
- Fri 16 May | Headlands District Cross Country @ Teven-Tintenbar Public School
Week 4
- Mon 19 May | Whole School Assembly @ 1:50pm
- Tues 20 May | PSSA Girls & Boys Football (Soccer) Knockout - Round 2 @ Byron Bay
- Wed 21 May | PSSA Girls Netball Gala Day @ Mullumbimby
- Wed 21 May | PSSA FNC Rugby Union @ Casuarina
- Thu 22 May | Playgroup in the School Hall @ 9:20am - 11:00am
Week 5
National Reconciliation Week
- Mon 26 May | National Sorry Day/National Reconciliation Week Assembly @ 10.45am
- Mon 26 May | Whole School Assembly @ 1:50pm
- Tue 27 May | Headlands Disctrict Football (Soccer) @ Saunders Oval, Ballina
- Wed 28 May | PSSA North Coast Netball @ Woolgoolga
- Wed 28 May | Byron Bay High School Transition Taster Lessons for Year 6 - 1.30am - 3.10pm
- Thu 29 May | Playgroup in the School Hall @ 9:20am - 11:00am
- Fri 30 May | FNC Zone Cross Country @ Bilambil
Year 2 Feature
2A have had a restful holiday and have hit the ground running with their learning this term. In English they have been learning how to write simple, compound and complex sentences. They have also been learning about the structure of narratives and are beginning to write their own. We definitely have some budding authors in our class!
In Mathematics, 2A have been learning about equivalence and what the equals symbol really means. Students have been exploring number fact families through concrete materials, drawings and number sentences.
I have been so impressed with how hard our class is working already this term.
In 2M students as part of our text focus last term studied 'anthropomorphism' where animals are given human characteristics. In the book 'Koala Ark' the main character saved many of his bush friends, so we made a sketch of him focusing on the key features of a koala.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
A Fabulous Start to Term 2!
Term 2 is off to a fabulous start, and we couldn't be more excited! The students have returned with renewed energy and enthusiasm, ready to dive into an array of engaging activities and learning experiences. We have so much planned for the upcoming weeks, and we can’t wait to see our students thrive.
Parent Focus Groups
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who attended our recent focus groups. Your willingness to share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas in such a positive and constructive manner was truly inspiring. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance our school community. We appreciate your engagement and look forward to working together to create the best possible environment for our students.
Cross Country Carnival - What a Great Success!
What a fantastic day we had at this year's Cross Country Carnival! It was a joy to see our students displaying their determination and sportsmanship as they raced across the course. The energy and enthusiasm from both participants and supporters were palpable, making it a memorable event for everyone involved. Our carnival organiser, Mrs Irvine had a team of teachers and parent volunteers who set up early in the day, organised the canteen, manned the course, recorded runners, encouraged students and presented ribbons. A huge congratulations to all our runners for their hard work and effort.
PSSA State Swimming Championships
We are bursting with pride for our incredible swimmers (Mattia B, Onni MM, Ned T and Orlando B) who represented our school at the PSSA State Swimming Championships! Their dedication and talent were on full display as they competed against some of the best swimmers in the state. A special shoutout to those who brought home medals – your hard work has paid off! Thank you to the coaches and families who supported our swimmers throughout their preparation. We are so proud of you all!
Kindergarten Bus Safety Excursion
Our Kindergarten students had a wonderful time on their 'Bus Safety' excursion at the end of last term! They learned essential safety tips and how to travel responsibly on buses. Watching their faces light up with excitement as they engaged in activities was truly special. A big thank you to our dedicated teachers and volunteers who made this educational experience both fun and informative for our youngest learners. Your support makes all the difference!
ANZAC Day Ceremony
The ANZAC Day service started with the march from Apex Park to the War Memorial. After arriving, guest speakers gave speeches and acknowledgements to the ANZACS, then a light sprinkle turned into pouring rain. We then had to move into the Scout Hall where all representatives from schools spoke, including us. We were last to give our speech and received a book from the Fire Brigade for our school. We appreciate the students from BBPS who came to the service and wore full school uniform. This was an amazing experience - even though we were rained on, we enjoyed this once in a lifetime opportunity to research and speak about Captain Reginald Walter Saunders at the ANZAC Day service. Captain Saunders was the first Aboriginal Australian to be commissioned as an officer in the Australian Army.
By Louis and Nina
Mother's Day Stall | Don't forget our Mother's Day stall being held tomorrow!
A warm and special thank you to all the P&C parents who have tirelessly organised our upcoming Mother's Day Stall this year. Your dedication and effort will bring joy to our children as they choose thoughtful gifts for their mothers and other special people in their lives. A very special thank-you will go to our wonderful coordinator, Anna, and her amazing team, for the hard work they will put in to make this event a great success. We hope all the mothers have a beautiful day filled with love and appreciation!
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025
Well it’s that time of year again when our school seriously starts talking about walking! Walk Safely to School Day asks that we all consider our transport habits and try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. And although walking all the way to school isn’t realistic for many of us, it’s quite easy to figure out how you can build a walk into your family’s daily routine.
You can teach your child the healthy habit of walking more by:
- Walking with them the whole way to school
- If they get the bus or train, walk past your usual stop and get on at the next stop
- If you have to drive, park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way.
Regular exercise like walking with your child not only helps them (and you!) beat chronic problems like obesity, heart disease, behavioural and mental health issues and diabetes. It also gives you a great opportunity to teach your child safe ways to behave around roads and traffic.
Remember, Active Kids are Healthy Kids so get planning your own Walk Safely to School Day journey for Friday 16 MAY 2025!
PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning)
On Monday, we will be implementing the BBPS Behaviour Response Chart and Flowchart in every classroom. This chart visually outlines the steps taken when students do not follow our classroom expectations. While the elements of the chart are familiar, students will receive clear reminders of the expectations and the procedures that will be applied in all classrooms, including RFF classrooms. Every student will begin the day in the green circle. Those who choose to meet classroom expectations will stay in the green circle and earn yellow tickets and other positive rewards. If students do not follow the expectations, they will progress through the chart, but they can return to the green circle as soon as they start following the expectations again. The chart and flowchart will be explicitly explained to students Monday morning.
We thank you for supporting our Senior Choir to travel to Sydney in August 2025!
A huge thank you to our major fundraiser sponsors!
Band News
Welcome back to school and Term 2!
I hope everyone remembered that Band practice is now on Thursday mornings. Senior Band starting at 8.15am.
We are planning a performance at the Whole School Assembly on Monday, 12 May.
Also, applications are now open for the North Coast Creative Arts Camp being held from Sunday, 21 to Friday, 26 September 2025, this is open to students from Year 4 to 6. Applications close on Friday, 30 May 2025. Applications close on 30 May.
P&C Meeting | Thursday 8 May
BBPS P&C Meeting will be held tomorrow night, Thursday 8 May at the Beach Hotel from 5:15pm. All welcome! We would love to see some new faces at our monthly meetings.
Awards
CANTEEN
Please note the Canteen will be closed on Friday 16 May. We apologise for this inconvenience. Students will need to provide lunch from home on this day!
Please remember - Flexischools cut off time for canteen lunch orders is 8:30am
If you have any questions regarding your Flexischool Account, please phone Flexischools directly on 1300 361 769 as we do not have access to your information.
Roster | Term 2 Week 3
- Mon 12 May | Marta Capparros
- Tue 13 May | Nicole Farrell
- Wed 14 May | Maryanne Gleeson
- Thu 15 May | Val Johnson & Cilla Howard
- Fri 16 May | CANTEEN CLOSED
Roster | Term 2 Week 4
- Mon 19 May | Leah Bartram
- Tue 20 May | Lisa-Mae Riley-Burden
- Wed 21 May | Nerida Hayden
- Thu 22 May | Val Johnson
- Fri 23 May | Kyla Egan-Hirst & helper needed please
Please note that the cut off time for orders is 8.30am, if your child is absent we ask that you please phone the school office by 8:45am to notify the canteen to cancel the lunch orders. As you can imagine the mornings are very busy for us in the canteen and once we have prepared or ordered items it is too late to cancel.
Can you also make your child aware that if they are missing a lunch order to please come to the canteen to check with the canteen staff.
The canteen is open Monday to Friday. To place an order, please sign up at https://flexischools.com.au/ (lunch orders must be placed by 8:30am). Cash will only be accepted if there is a problem with Flexischools. All lunch orders need to be placed through the online ordering system. We recommend placing your child’s lunch order the night before to ensure that the order has gone through. Please make sure that you follow the process all the way through to the order confirmation. Please check for a confirmation email after you have placed your order. If you have any problems with the Flexischools App, please try logging on through the Flexischools website. If you would like to volunteer in the canteen (9:00am - 12:00pm), please contact Lou in the canteen or email to bbpscanteen@gmail.com.
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- Friday 9 May @ 7:30pm
- Saturday 10 May @ 2:00pm and 7:30pm
- Sunday 11 May @ 6:00pm
Byron Bay, NSW – Byron Ballet proudly presents a stunning new adaptation of one of the world’s most cherished tales, Sleeping Beauty. This original production weaves classical elegance with a fresh narrative twist, creating a rich and captivating experience for audiences of all ages at an affordable price. Don’t miss this enchanting celebration of love, friendship, and destiny - performed live in the heart of the Byron community. Tickets from $29. The shows are all ages.
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For more information and tickets, please visit:
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Community Notice
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in New South Wales. Fire and Rescue NSW wants members of the NSW community to understand the risks and be prepared if things go wrong.
Preparation is Key:
- Ensure functioning smoke alarms where batteries are charged or stored.
- Charge batteries on non-flammable surfaces like concrete floors, avoiding beds or sofas.
- Large batteries should only be charged in well-ventilated areas like garages or sheds.
Charging Caution:
- Never charge batteries unattended or when sleeping.
- Disconnect devices once fully charged.
- Avoid using and charging devices on flammable surfaces or if damaged.
Charging Essentials:
- Use only approved chargers with the Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
- Beware of compatibility issues with chargers.
Safe Disposal:
- Never dispose of damaged batteries in regular waste bins.
- Use designated battery recycling drop-off points.
- Warning Signs:
- Dispose of damaged batteries promptly to mitigate fire risks.
For further information go to https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/chargesafe
School Crossing Supervisor
Our school has a position available for School Crossing Supervisor. Transport NSW have been unable to fill this position. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a School Crossing Supervisor, please click the button below for more information. Please take care when crossing the road with your children and make sure they are supervised at all times.
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Created with an image by Darren - "Looking back towards Wategoes beach and the Pass at Byron Bay on Australia's east coast"