THE HEIGHTS

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As we wrap up Term 2, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and involvement in the Barrack Heights school community. Your engagement has made this term truly special, and we have seen our students thrive in an enriching and collaborative environment.

Looking ahead, we are excited about all that Term 3 has to offer! There are many events and activities planned that will provide our students with incredible opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with one another.

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.

Thank you once again for your dedication and support. Here’s to a fantastic Term 3 ahead!

We are reaching out to remind everyone of the importance of keeping track of personal belongings, specifically school uniforms. We have had quite an increase in calls and emails about missing hats and jackets.

To help manage this, we kindly ask that you take a moment to ensure all your child's belongings are clearly labelled with their name. This simple step can make a significant difference in returning lost items to their rightful owners.

As we prepare for the return to school next term, we encourage you to remind your children of the importance of being responsible for their belongings. Please talk to them about the importance of putting their hat or jacket into their school bag when they take it off. By doing so, they can help keep track of their items and reduce the chance of these items going missing.

If by chance your child has accidentally brought home an item with another student's name on it, please return it to the school at your earliest convenience. Your cooperation in this matter will greatly assist us in maintaining a more organised and efficient environment for everyone.

Thank you for your attention and support in helping our students learn the importance of responsibility and care for their belongings.

We are thrilled to invite all students on Tuesday the 29th of July to join in celebrating 100 Days of Learning, a special day dedicated to recognising the hard work, growth, and achievements they have made over the past 100 days! This celebration offers an opportunity for students to reflect on the knowledge and skills they have gained, the challenges they have overcome, and the friendships they have built along the way.

On this exciting day, we will undertake a variety of fun activities to highlight each student’s learning journey. Students can anticipate a range of engaging activities, interactive games, and chances to highlight their projects and achievements. Additionally, there will be opportunities for students to collaborate with their peers, share their experiences, and inspire one another.

The Mid-South District Athletics carnival is Term 3 Week 2 - Friday 1st August.

Nominated qualifying students have been sent notifications through School Bytes and paper notes have also been sent home. The registration DASH platform closes on Friday 11th July which is during the school holiday break.

If you haven't yet registered/given consent for your child to attend the Mid-South District Athletics carnival please so at your earliest convenience so they don't miss out.

Science and Technology Expo - 2025

Tasks for Early Stage 1 - Kindergarten

Choose ONE task and do what it asks you to do. Try to do most of it by yourself.

You must give it to your teacher by Friday 1st August 2025.

The work will be displayed during Education Week in Week 3 (4th - 8th August)

Please make sure you hand in your model/research and written information altogether, clearly labelled with your name. You could be asked to talk about your exhibit or show how it works.

TASKS - CHOOSE ONE

Design a poster showing the five senses.
Make a creature using stockings and grass seeds.
Draw a lifecycle of an animal/insect. Don’t forget to label it.
Make a collage showing the needs of living things. Pictures could be cut out of magazines.
Observe the texture of animal coverings and make prints to represent them. Be creative.
Make a leaf and flower press to preserve leaves and flowers.
Design a simple experiment to show whether plants need water to grow.
Animals and birds need water. Design and make a container for their water. Put a model or picture of the animal in with your entry.
Make a self-moving object. It could be a magnet-powered car or a balloon-powered hovercraft, or anything you can think of.
Make a caterpillar using a range of materials such as coloured pipe cleaners, colourful strips of paper, popsticks, coloured paper dots and coloured pencils.
Use cut fruit, vegetables, flowers and other natural materials to stamp painted shapes.

Science and Technology Expo - 2025

Tasks for Stage 2 - Years 3 and 4

Choose ONE task and do what it asks you to do. Try to do most of it by yourself.

You must give it to your teacher by Friday 1st August 2025.

The work will be displayed during Education Week in Week 3 (4th - 8th August)

Please make sure you hand in your model/research and written information altogether, clearly labelled with your name. You could be asked to talk about your exhibit or show how it works.

TASKS - CHOOSE ONE

Grow a crystal. Complete a science journal and a science report to outline the procedure involved in growing a crystal.
Design and make a model of the Earth, Sun and Moon that demonstrates how they revolve and rotate.
Make a simple sundial to tell the time.
Design a simple activity that shows why we have night and day.
Research how plants get their food from the sun. Display your information on cardboard.
Identify the features of living things and describe how they differ from non-living things. Display your information.
Sort animals by the covering. Which animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Display your information.
Plant some seeds in four different cups under different conditions (no sunlight, no water, salty water, no soil, etc) See which one grows the best.
Create a wind chime using recycled materials. Explore what happens when hung outside in different conditions. Display your information.
Make a trap to catch an insect that is eating plants at school. Does it fly? What colours and smells does it attract? Does it like shiny things?

Science and Technology Expo - 2025

Tasks for Stage 1 - Years 1 and 2

Choose ONE task and do what it asks you to do. Try to do most of it by yourself.

You must give it to your teacher by Friday 1st August 2025.

The work will be displayed during Education Week in Week 3 (4th - 8th August)

Please make sure you hand in your model/research and written information altogether, clearly labelled with your name. You could be asked to talk about your exhibit or show how it works.

TASKS - CHOOSE ONE

Make your own bouncing ball using Borax and water.
Make a "Pattern in Nature" poster with labels.
Make a collage showing all of the different ways that people communicate.
Create your star pattern using stickers, dots, or holes punched in black paper. Name your constellation and make up a story behind it.
Choose an animal that you would like to research. Make a diorama of its lifecycle or make some 3D models of its life stages.
All animals begin life as eggs. Sometimes, this egg develops and changes inside the mother. Sometimes the egg is laid by the mother and continues development in the outside environment. Display all of the different types of animals and their eggs that you can find.
Experiment to find out which liquid is best for growing seeds.
Make a terrarium and watch your plants go.
Collect seeds from food (apples, bananas, tomatoes, peas, beans, oranges, mandarins, corn, etc) and from flowers that are edible (nasturtiums, parsley, sunflowers, marigolds, pine nuts) and make a seed bank by sticking them on a poster with their name.
Make a planet model: Choose one planet to learn about and make a simple model with playdough, paper, or recycled materials. Include 1-2 facts: “I learned that Mars is red because...”
Create a mini book or poster showing: One or two animals and how they send messages (sound, colour, smell)

Science and Technology Expo - 2025

Tasks for Stage 3 - Years 5 and 6

Choose ONE task and do what it asks you to do. Try to do most of it by yourself.

You must give it to your teacher by Friday 1st August 2025.

The work will be displayed during Education Week in Week 3 (4th - 8th August)

Please make sure you hand in your model/research and written information altogether, clearly labelled with your name. You could be asked to talk about your exhibit or show how it works.

TASKS - CHOOSE ONE

Research the Fibonacci sequence and how it applies to flower petals. Show your work in a table, PowerPoint presentation, or a poster with photos.
Test which items are biodegradable by burying them in the dirt for a month. Take photos and document your experiment.
Research an Indigenous land management practice, such as fire management, seed collecting or fish traps.
Does the presence of detergent in water affect plant growth?
Write an explanation on solar energy – ensure that you use both written information and diagrams. If possible, make something that enables you to use solar power.
Build a simple electric motor and study how simple changes affect the motor's rotation.
Make an electromagnet using copper wire and a nail. Experiment if the number of wire wraps will affect the amount of iron filings an electromagnet picks up.
What materials produce the most static electricity? Complete the experiment, take photos, and record your findings.
Design and make a device that uses a simple electric circuit. Decide on the type of device to be made, e.g., eyes that light up on a simple model, a game that matches question and answer by completion of a circuit, an alarm, a toy box or jewellery box, or a steady hand game.
Use the process of hydroponics to grow a plant without soil.

Save the date for our Book Week Parade!

This year the parade will be on Tuesday 19th August, Term 3 Week 5.

Check out these costume ideas!

Pyjama Day for Stewart House!

Get cosy for a cause! We're holding a Pyjama Day to raise money for Stewart House, a place that supports children in need with health, education, and emotional well-being programs. Wear your favourite PJs to school, bring a gold coin donation, and help make a difference in the lives of Aussie kids. Let’s snuggle up and show our support!

As part of our SRC initiatives we are also going to hold a Meal Deal on that day for students to purchase. Watch this space for more information next term.

At Barrack Heights, we believe that education is about academic achievement AND about developing well-rounded individuals who can navigate the complexities of life.

We know that when children have the skills of resilience, emotional regulation and perspective, they will do better socially, academically and physically. Next term we will be diving into the Grow Your Mind program, with the aim to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to thrive in all areas of their lives.

We wanted to share some important information about the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), which all schools in Australia participate in each year. This process helps us gather information about the support we provide to students with disabilities, ensuring we meet the requirements set by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005.

Here’s what you need to know about the NCCD:

What Information is Collected? We provide details like the year your child is in, the category of their disability (whether physical, cognitive, sensory, or social/emotional), and the level of support they receive. This might range from everyday teaching adjustments to more substantial or extensive support. We include both diagnosed disabilities as well as situations where significant support is provided based on observed needs, even if there isn’t a formal diagnosis (known as “imputed” disabilities).
Why is This Important? The data helps us recognise the support we offer to students with disabilities and allows us to improve our practices. It also helps state and federal governments plan better resources and support for these students.
Your Child’s Privacy Matters: I want to reassure you that the NCCD will not affect your child directly, and there’s no testing involved. The information we share is completely confidential, meaning no individual student can be identified. We take privacy very seriously and follow strict laws to protect personal information. For more details on privacy, you can check the Australian Government’s Privacy Policy here.
Want to Learn More? You can find more information about the NCCD on the NCCD Portal here.

If you have any questions or concerns about the NCCD or how it relates to your child, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school.

Thank you for your support!

PBS Focus – Term 3 - Weeks 1 & 2

Value: Safe

Focus: We move quietly and carefully around the school

As we begin Term 3, our PBS focus is on keeping ourselves and others safe by moving quietly and carefully around the school. This includes walking in walkways, keeping hands and feet to ourselves, and using indoor voices. These behaviours help ensure everyone feels calm, respected, and ready to learn.

You can support this focus at home by discussing the importance of body awareness, personal space, and how moving safely shows respect for others in shared spaces.

Kindergarten enrolments for 2026 are live!

If you or someone you know has a child who lives locally to Barrack Heights follow this link to get started on your enrolment. - Online Enrolment Application

You can easily attach your child's birth certificate, immunisation record from Medicare and your proof of residential address all in one place.

If you have any questions or for any assistance, please contact our office.

Friendly reminder to please return borrowed Community Pantry crates

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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

If 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

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Facebook: Barrack Heights Public School

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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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