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Term 4 Week 4 6th November 2018

Week Focus 4 – we are SAFE at assembly.

From the Deputy Principal: Kindergarten Transition program

Last week we welcomed our new and not so new kindergarten families to our school for the beginning of their transition to school program. WOW, what a great turn out. Our library was bursting at the seams with excited children and parents. The children were fantastic and they interacted extremely well while participating in activities in the classroom. Well done parents and our local pre-schools for having the children school ready at this stage of their lives. The transition program will continue over the next 3 Wednesdays where parents will be hearing from a number of key staff as well as members of our local community and allied health services on ways we will be supporting students throughout their time at MPS.

Year 5 Camp

What a fantastic time the year 5 campers had at

Smiths Lakes. I have heard some wonderful tales of

fun and adventure from students, parents and

teachers. A big thankyou to the teachers who

attended and put in a huge effort away from their

families in order to provide another magical

experience for the students. A big thankyou to the

parent helpers and the huge effort you put in to

ensure that your children and all the children had a

fantastic time. Lastly a big thankyou to all the students

who, as usual, behaved and participated in all

activities in a positive manner that will ensure they

retain wonderful memories of this fantastic camp

experience.

Learning and Support

Last week, Mrs Stephens and Mrs Scowen got to present

MPS’ Learning and Support Team (LST) initiative at the

State Principals Conference. Our LST is set up to provide a

comprehensive range of support and enrichment programs

for all students who have been identified as needing this

support at school. Mrs Stephens was inundated with

positive comments from other school leaders on the

Learning and Support Last week, Mrs Stephens and Mrs Scowen got to present MPS’ Learning and Support Team (LST) initiative at the State Principals Conference. Our LST is set up to provide a comprehensive range of support and enrichment programs for all students who have been identified as needing more support in these areas at school. Mrs Stephens was inundated with positive comments from other school leaders on the presentation as well as the successful implementation of these systems and practices. It is wonderful to see our school is becoming a beacon for others to follow.

Enrolments for 2018 We are very much looking forward to welcoming all new families to MPS next year. Please note that all public schools have a catchment boundary. If you are unsure as to which public school your child should attend, please check with the office. Also, if you are planning on leaving MPS at the end of the term, please advise the office.

Thank you to all families for your on-going support of

your children and our school.

Mr Kerrigan

Term 4 Week 4 Tuesday 6th November 2018


ACADEMIC

CORNER

KL

From Little Things Big Things Grow!

The only thing we are assured of in life is “Change.” From

the beginning of the Kindergarten year to now, KL

students have certainly changed! Our Science unit for

this term is ‘Changes’. We are observing changes in

weather and keeping a record of the daily weather,

recording morning and afternoon weather in their

weather books. We will be planting bean seeds this week

and keeping a seed diary, observing and recording changes

weekly.

Our news topic last week was how the students have

changed and these were some of their comments;

“I have become a lot braver and I am happy to come to

school.”

“I have grown taller and bigger and can now go on the

flying fox.”

“I have become older and taller and can go on the flying

fox and monkey bars.”

“I have learnt to be kind to my friends and have made

lots of new friends at MPS.”

“I have learnt to read and write and learnt how to do my

personal best.”

I have learnt how to be safe at school and not to run on

concrete.”

“I have lost some of my teeth and my big teeth are now

growing.”

“I can count up to 100 and love Maths.”

I have learnt not to watch too much TV and not to eat too

much junk food.”

I have learnt to hold my pencil properly and write my

letters.”

“I can now play handball and know about halves and

numbers.”

I am very impressed with how students in KL have grown

and changed in all areas of their development!

We have also had some changes on the Canteen Oval this

year.

The beautiful carpet of green grass has replaced a

barren, weed ridden play area. It is wonderful to see

students of all ages enjoying and appreciating this area.

Thank you to the P and C for all their hard work and

dedication in creating this oasis!

After discussions with the environmental team, Mrs

Stephens and Malabar Coal, our dream of a Sensory

Garden has come true. A big thank you to Mr Casey, who

spent many hours constructing the garden beds and

paving the area.

This garden is an outdoor learning

area and a place of respite for all

students to enjoy. Children can

be hesitant about approaching

plants, since they’re so often told

not to touch. Sensory gardens

are an exciting place for students

to connect with nature, because they are actually invited

to touch, rub, smell, listen, look and taste when an adult is

leading a tasting session. Students will develop an

awareness of nature and biodiversity, and responsible and

respectful behaviour in garden environments.

KL and some of our “green thumbs” from the garden club

had a busy time planting up the Sensory Garden with our

kind sponsors from Malabar Coal, Mrs Stevens and Mr

Kerrigan. The Sensory Garden has a wide variety of

vegetables, herbs, flowering plants, edible native plants,

strawberries, citrus trees, wind chimes and some fun

artefacts for the students to enjoy.

The garden club members along with other willing

students will take care and nurture this special place that

we are so fortunate to have.

I would like to take this

opportunity to thank

Donna and her team from

Malabar coal for all their

hard work and generosity

in providing our school

with a beautiful

environmental asset.

All the changes that have happened in KL and at MPS

have been amazing!

“From Little Things Big Things Do Grow.”

KL and M

rs Lambert


Aidan H – 5/6M

Excellent work

creating a PowerPoint

Imogen C – 3/4D

Brilliant acting when

performing in a play

during reading

groups

K-2 Class Student Work

KB Audrina M Wonderful drawing using circles

KF Mia K Fantastic work with 2D shapes

K/1A Emilia K Excellent persuasive writing

1B Talei G Great instructions on how to make paper

1M Aaliyah B Fantastic skip counting rocket ship

1W Amali M Great writing on how to make paper

2G Lachlan C Fantastic swimming reflection

2M Isla W Excellent work identifying Earths resources

2S Tyler W Wonderful work in grammar

3-6 Class Student Work

3/4C Campbell D Outstanding knowledge of angles

3/4H Sean D Wonderful spelling results

3/4M Matilda M Day of the Dead artwork

3/4W Chuan C Beautiful handwriting book

5/6A Isabella S Kurt F

Excellent work creating a PowerPoint Efforts at the debating competition

5/6B Henry D Work on his electrical circuits

5/6H Marisa W Efforts at the debating competition

5/6M Jade C, Jorja K Efforts at the debating competition

5/6R Jacob R Work on his electrical circuits

Bryce R – 2T

Fantastic letter to

Bengalla Mining for

swimming

Brooklyn B - KL

Great writing about

our senory garden

Principal Awards


ICAS Mathematics

Certificates

both Assemblies

THERE ARE OVER 100 CHILDREN

WITH OVERDUE BOOKS, IF YOUR

CHILD CAN NOT FIND THEIR

LIBRARY BOOK THEY WILL NEED

TO BE PAID FOR.

WE ALSO HAVE BOOKS THAT

NEED TO BE COVERED.

LIBRARY NEWS

REMINDERS

Presentation Days Kinder and Years 1 & 2 11th December at 9.30am

Years 5 & 6 12th December 9:30am

Year 3 & 4 12th December 11:30am

Friday 14th December

9:30am in the Hall

We have 7 tickets

still available

See Miss Brunker if

you would like to go!

$60 each


Kindergarten Orientation Dates

1 – Wed 31st Oct 2 – Wed 7th Nov

3 – Wed 14th Nov 4 – Wed 21st Nov

Kindergarten Transition Dates 26th – 30th Nov

3rd – 7th Dec

Please phone the office to make an appointment for Kindergarten Transition. Please note that these dates are subject to change

Term 4 Tue 13 Nov P&C Meeting 6pm Staffroom

Thurs 15 Nov School Disco

Tue 20 Nov Treat Day – Out of Uniform

Fri 23 Nov Schools Spectacular

Tue 4 Dec High School Orientation Year 6 day/night

Tue 11 Dec Presentation Day K - 2

Tue 11 Dec P&C Meeting 6pm Staffroom

Wed 12 Dec Presentation Day, Years 5 & 6 - 9.30am Years 3 & 4 – 11.30am

Fri 14 Dec Year 6 Graduation, 9.30am start

Mon 17 Dec Party Day

Wed 19 Dec Last day - students

Thur 20 Dec Last day - staff

IMPORTANT DATES TERM 4


CANTEEN NEW!!

This week we have a new frozen treat for

summer!!

Watermelon & Mango Frozen Yoghurt for $2.00

each.

These are made from all natural ingredients,

Gluten Free, nothing artificial and 98% fat free,

AND they taste sooo good! Keep an eye out with

more flavours to come.

Thanks to last week’s volunteers: Kellie, Casey,

Tracey and Sandra.

Don’t forget we run a FREE breakfast club every

morning from our canteen. This includes a bowl of

cereal and cup of juice, to help the children start

their day with a full belly.

We are needing volunteers to help in our canteen

in morning and lunch times. Any time spare is

greatly appreciated and helps the kids not waiting

in line for long periods of time.

:

Wednesday:

8.45am - 9.15am

12.30pm - 1.45pm

Thursday:

12.30pm - 1.45pm

Friday:

12.30pm - 1.45pm.

Tarn & Leslee

Will be open

Wednesday and Friday ONLY

this Week and Next Week


NSWPPA - Term 4 2018 Parent Copy

Term Four

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT SUN

4

5 November Sports Photos

6 November

7 November Kindy O (2)

8 November

9 November 10

11 Nov

5

12 November

13 November 6pm P & C meeting


15 November School Disco

16 November

17 18

Nov

6

19 November

20 November Treat Day/PBL Celebration Day


22 November

23 November School Spectacular

24 25

Nov

7

26 November Kindy transition

27 November

28 November

29 November 4.30 AECG

30 November

1 2

Dec

8

3 December Kindy transition

4 December Year 6 High School Orientation

5 December

6 December

7 December 8

9 Dec

9

10 December

11 December Presentation day 9.30am ES1/Stage 1 P & C Social evening 6pm

12 December Presentation day 9.30am Stage 3 11.30am Stage 2

13 December

14 December 9.30am Year 6 graduation/celebration Reports home

15 16

Dec

10

17 December Party Day for all

18 December 19 December Last day for students

20 December SDD

21 December SDD 22

23 Dec

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