THE HEIGHTS BYTES

Respectful | Safe | Engaged

what's coming up at barrack heights?!

This calendar is a screenshot of our School Bytes Calendar that can be viewed live in your School Bytes app!

The calendar can also be linked directly to your phone's calendar. Follow this link for instructions on how - Parent Portal: Syncing the calendar to your phone or device – School Bytes

To ensure you don’t miss out on any important reminders or calendar notices, please make sure you are connected to our School Bytes app and receiving notifications. This will help you stay updated on all the happenings and ensure your family is fully engaged in our school community.

Twin pics vocabulary with BUglaa

Each morning, Buglaa dive into the world of words with our Twin Pics challenge!

Students start the day by writing their own detailed descriptions to match a given image.

Together, we explore common themed words and phrases, working as a team to create a class description that aims for a perfect 100% match to the picture.

This activity builds vocabulary, encourages creativity, and sharpens observation skills—all while having fun!

Keep an eye out for our best twin matches throughout the term.

bhps anzac ceremony

We would like to sincerely thank you for attending our ANZAC commemoration service last week. Mr Voysey and the student helpers led a meaningful and memorable ceremony that truly honoured the spirit of ANZAC.

We also appreciate the important conversations you’ve had with your children about the significance of ANZAC. Many students shared their understanding of why we commemorate ANZAC, and some even told stories about their own family members who have served in the military.

Together, as a community, we continue to remember and honour the sacrifices made for our country.

Burri Burri Sports Ready

Buglaa students are enthusiastically participating in the Sports Ready program, fully engaged in all warmup activities and skill-based games. Their dedication and enthusiasm are evident as they enjoyed the basketball skills session. Buglaa's skills will continue to improve over the coming weeks. It's inspiring to see their confidence and teamwork grow with every session.

STAFFING UPDATES

In our Welcome to Term Two Heights Bytes we mentioned some new faces to our team. Not only have we some new faces around, but we have also been lucky enough to secure some of our temporary staff as permanent members of our BHPS team over the last few weeks too.

Ms Leanne Howle

As mentioned last week, Ms Howle will be the classroom teacher on Gugara for the remainder of the year. We are loving everything Ms Howle brings with her to our school and can't wait for more families to meet her.

Mr Riley Peters

Mr Riley joins our Student Learning Support Officer Team and can be found in many of our mainstream classrooms, particularly

Ms Casey Hook

Ms Hooke is one of our two newly appointed Preschool teachers and has officially started at BHPS this term. Ms Hooke is working behind the scenes in preperation for the opening of our preschool in Term 4 (fingers crossed).

Ms Brooke Romcke

We would like to officially CONGRATULATE Ms Romcke on her permanent appointment to the School Administration Officer (SAO) role, including our newly established Preschool administration role here at BHPS. Ms Romcke was transferred permanently into this role last week. Welcome permanently to BHPS, Brooke!

Mrs Nicole Sims

CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs Sims who has been appointed permanently to BHPS in the role of a Student Learning and Support Officer. Nicole has been part of the Education Support Staff here at BHPS for a considerable amount of time and it is exciting to welcome her permanently to our team.

Ms Brooke Bailey

Ms Bailey has received a scholarship to complete her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Once this qualification has been successfully completed, Ms Bailey will take up a permanent appointment as a Student Learning Support Officer in our Preschool. This is a very exciting addition to our Preschool team.

nsw public school surveys

In Term 2, we are inviting parents and carers to participate in the NSW Public Schools Parent Survey.

The survey gives you the opportunity to share your experience at our school, including communication, inclusion, wellbeing and how your child’s learning is supported.

Hearing directly from our parents and carers will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made. Participation in the survey is optional, your responses are anonymous, and it takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

You can access at the survey at https://surveyme.education.nsw.gov.au/sc/XPBEU8GQ-dyjFr9PlPuEZg2.

Further information about the NPSS Parent Survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss.

Road Safety

Road Safey is a shared responsibility in keeping students safe on and around roads.

Road Safety Focus:40km/h School Zones

Key Messages:

40km/h school zones slow traffic on the roads around schools to help protect children on their way to and from school
40km/h school zones operate between 8.00am and 9.30am and from 2.30pm until 4.00pm

Book Club Issue 3 has arrived!

Students would have brought home a Book Club catalogue. Keep an eye out for the 'Every Child Deserves a Book' initiative with books starting from as little as $3!!!

Orders must be placed on or before Monday, 11th May. Orders are to be made online through LOOP. Money cannot be accepted at the school office.

Happy Reading!

Life education - healthy harold

The Life Education Van will be visiting Barrack Heights Public School in Term 2, from the 15th of May to the 21st of May.

All classes will have the opportunity to visit Healthy Harold in the Life Education Van and take part in a lesson. The visit is part of our curriculum and is compulsory for all students.

The cost of the visit for each student is $8.

This covers:

A 60-minute lesson for Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 and a 90-minute lesson for Stage 2 and Stage 3 facilitated by the Life Education Educator
Pre and post visit learning activities with outcomes stemming from the PDHPE Syllabus
A student workbook and a sticker

You will find the fee in the 'payments' section of your School Bytes account.

Payments can also be made to the office via cash or eftpos.

Thank you for your support in this learning experience.

grow your mind

Carlys helping hearts

Reminder for our Stage 3 students, on Wednesday, 27th May! Carly’s Helping Hearts Foundation will be visiting our school to deliver an engaging and vital program focused on First Aid and CPR education. This unique workshop is designed to equip students with essential life-saving skills in a fun and interactive way, empowering them to act confidently in emergency situations.

Carly’s Helping Hearts is renowned for providing schools with hands-on, age-appropriate first aid training, and we are proud to offer this valuable experience to our students.

If you have any questions or would like further details, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office.

2026 School Uniforms

Please send your uniform order to barrackht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au so that orders can be put together ready for collection.

Payment can be made as an advanced payment in School Bytes or via Cash or Eftpos at pick up.

health & wellbeing

SCHOOL BYTES

Barrack Heights uses School Bytes for communication, reminders, payments for excursions and sports, attendance submissions and statements of accounts. If you haven't already downloaded the app and linked your child/ren please select the appropriate link below to setup.

App Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/school-bytes/id6463097826
Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=education.schoolbytes

If you have any questions please contact the office for assistance.

GENERAL REMINDERS

Have you moved house or changed your phone number or email address? Please update your details at the office or by sending an email to the school at barrackht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Please see the office staff if your child has any medical requirements or if medical information needs to be updated.
School times are 8.55am - 3pm. If your child is late, they must come to the office for a late note. All absences, both whole day and partial absences, need to be explained. You can do this via the School Bytes app, email, phone or at the office.
If students are marked as absent on the school roll, an SMS will be sent out before 11am on the same day advising you of the absence. Please respond via schoolbytes advising the reason for their absence.
At Barrack Heights our school hours are from 8.30am to 3.00pm. Students must NOT be on school grounds before 8:30am without parent supervision. A Teacher is on duty from 8.30am onwards.

GET SOCIAL WITH BARRACK HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOL

Are you following us on our social media platforms? You can find us on

Facebook: Barrack Heights Public School

Instagram: barrackheightsps

Twitter account: @BarrackHeights

These forums are wonderful ways to see what is happening in our school. Take a look and give us a like to stay informed.

25 Hunter Street, Barrack Heights NSW 2528

(02) 4296 4222

barrackht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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