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P R I N C I PA L’ S R E P O RT

Mascot Public School 207 King Street Mascot NSW 2020

Tel 02 9667 4301 Fax 02 9667 4905

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

www.mascot-p.school.nsw.edu.au

NEWSLETTER Term 2, Wk 2, 3rd May 2017 Welcome back for Term 2. I trust

that you enjoyed the break from making school lunches, ironing school uniforms and doing homework. I also trust that the new term has started well for you and your children. Stage 3 started the term by attending camp at Broken Bay. In the coming weeks, they will share some stories with you about their experiences. In the meantime, I would like to thank Ms Andreu, Miss Hamilton, Miss Aynie and Mr King for accompanying the students on this overnight excursion. If their stories are anything to go by, the trip will be a memorable one for students for a lifetime. Back at school, we acknowledged ANZAC Day at a whole school assembly. Mrs Worthington (with Miss Aynie’s support) was extremely professional and respectful in remembering all Australians and New Zealanders who have served in wars around the world. Students in Years 3 and 5 will participate in the NAPLAN assessments on Tuesday 9th May, Wednesday 10th May and Thursday 11th May. Please

ensure that your child is at school on time each of these days. We provide pencils for the students to use during the tests but students must provide their own eraser and pencil sharpener. Next week, we also start our new band program for Years 3 to 6 students with the support of Mr Chapman from JJ Cahill Memorial High School. Together with our own music teacher, Ms Young, band will be conducted from 8am to 9:30am on Thursdays. Please see Ms Young if you require further information.

Have a great week. HELEN EMPACHER PRINCIPAL

5th May 2017 PSSA begins

9th May 2017 NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)

10th May 2017 NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)

11th May 2017 NAPLAN (Years 3 & 5)

12th May 2017 Mother’s Day stall

15th May 2017 P&C Meeting 7:00pm

23rd May 2017 School Open Day School Council Meeting 7:00pm ICAS Test - Digital Technologies

24th May 2017 Yarn Up Day 1

26th May 2017 (updated) Zone Cross Country Carnival

30th May 2017 ICAS Test - Science

19th June 2017 Yarn Up Day 2 P&C Meeting 7:00pm

22nd June 2017 Student reports sent home

23rd June 2017 PSSA finishes

27th June 2017 School Council Meeting

29th June 2017 NAIDOC Assembly

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ANZAC Assembly

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“I liked art because it was done step by step and it made it easier.” - Fitria

“I liked art because we learnt about Native Flora and Fauna.” – Jayda

“I enjoy writing narratives because we can be creative.” - Kayla

“I liked persuasive writing because it was challenging.” – Alex

“I love maths groups because we are put in a group where we can understand best.” – Maya, Dakota and Joyce

“I liked learning how to use power point for our presentation on an explorer.” – Melanie

“I like that my spelling words are from my own writing.” – Osman

“I loved reading Grace because it was very interesting and it related to integrated unit.” – Nicholas.

“I like reading Grace because it tells you about the olden days”. – Melek

“I like reading Grace because it tells you about life in England in the olden days.” – Flynn

“I like our Independent Reading because we can choose what book we like and suits us.” -Ting-Ting

“I enjoyed learning about Australian history and going on the excursion.” – Matty-Lee

“I liked painting because I was creative”. - Ryan

“I liked reading my speech to the class.” - Kaan

“We like to play PSSA because you get to verse other schools”. – Heemi and Zak

“I like writing stories.” - Joshua

“I liked learning how Grace grew up in England.” – Dominique

“I like Sentence A Day because it helps my writing get better” – Haroula

“I like reading my own books during reading time” – Berk

“I really like art because we paint” – Steven and Sarah

“I like Mad Minute!” – Tasin

“I enjoy maths groups best.” - Charlee

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NEW PAYMENT

PROCEDURE

We have implemented a new student payment system. Please do not send payments or permission slips to your class teacher. Envelopes are to be dropped into the relevant mailboxes in the school office. It is important envelopes are clearly marked with the following: Student’s name Class Activity or excursion Amount of cash/cheque enclosed Payments can of course still be made online via the school website (www.mascot-p.school.nsw.edu.au) or via EFTPOS in the school office. Your assistance during this transitional period is very much appreciated.

Applying for Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement in 2018

Parents who wish to apply for their child to attend an Opportunity Class (OC) in 2018 must do so by:

completing the Intention to apply letter sent home recently with your child and returning it to school by the due date, and

completing the online application by going to the following website:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5

Online applications open on Tuesday 26 April and close on Friday 12 May 2017. Late applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Parents without internet access, a printer and a personal email address (not the student’s) should attend their local public library to complete their online application. Parents with a disability that prevents them from using a computer should contact the High Performing Students Unit on telephone number 1300 880 367.

If you have any enquiries, please contact Ms Young, Assistant Principal for Stage 2.

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PRESCHOOL

Rainy Day Activities

Keeping kids active and occupied during wet days can be challenging. Here are some active indoor play ideas: Build a cubby house with sheets, chairs or

cardboard boxes Play ‘hide and seek’ Play basket softball and see how many times you

can throw a foam ball into a washing basket - keep increasing the distance to make it more challenging

Have a dance competition or disco at home Make some play dough and enjoy being creative

with it Set a limit on the amount of time children spend

in front of a screen (tv, computer etc).

Fundamental Movement Skills There are 12 fundamental movement skills (FMS) that form the building blocks children need to enjoy participating in games and sports throughout their lives. The 12 fundamental movement skills are: Catching Running Leaping Kicking Hopping Striking a stationary ball Overarm throwing Bouncing Underarm rolling Side sliding Galloping Jumping Children need to practise and develop these skills as they do not naturally learn them as part of their normal growth and development. Our service provides daily play-based FMS experiences for all children. For older toddlers and preschoolers, these FMS experiences can also include a warm-up, followed by a game (focussing on one or more FMS) and a cool-down.

EASTER HAT PARADE

WINNERS

Carla G - PS Hayley H - PS

Maxwell B - PS Ananya K - PS Jesse A - PS Buck B - PS

Amna A - KC Manha H - KC

Mukarram H - KC Sonia R - KE Harlo R - KE

Jayden D - KE Nafiah I - KM

Hawke A - KM Larsson N - KM Sathiyaa V - 1B Shafayat K - 1B

Zarra M - 1B Aiza I - 1K

Xhoel D - 1K Jack S - 1K

Chrisabelle W - 1E Harry A - 1E

Shawn Xu - 1E Jenaya S - 2D Jaycee C - 2D

Phoenix G - 2D Jamilla C - 2R Tabeen H - 2R

Zachariah M - 2R Georgiana G - 3D

Hugo H - 3D Liam J - 3D

Matty-Lee C - 3Y Zak F - 3Y

Flynn I - 3Y Leila B - 4M

Jordan F - 4M Matthew S - 4M

Egshiglen A - 4PR David F - 4PR

Brayden W - 4PR Raya G - 5H

George A - 5H Leon S - 5H

Flora C - 5/6A Litia T - 5/6A

Mark C - 5/6A Hellen’s K - 6A Samin H - 6A Vikram K - 6A