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Merimbula Public School 49-55 Main Street

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Merimbula Public School Newsletter Term 4 – Weeks 1 to 5

2016

Principal’s Messages: Welcome to Term 4! We have had a wonderful start to the term, welcoming some new enrolments and supporting our 2017 Kindergarten children and families to have a smooth start. It has been so wonderful to see over 50 smiling little faces ready to start their primary school learning journey at our wonderful school. Following recent planning days and analysing parent, student and staff survey data that was collected last term (this will be shared in our Annual School Report), we have decided to re-introduce our Newsletter, in a new format. We will be trialling having two Newsletters per term, one in Week 1 and one in Week 5. These Newsletters will be sent home on the Friday. Permission and information notes will also be sent home on Fridays when required. Whilst we will endeavour to send all notes home on a Friday, some may be sent home on other days when required to go out with short notice. Maintaining up to date and effective communication can sometimes be challenging as a result of having 415 students and 350 families attending our school. We have a large, busy school that works hard to offer many varied opportunities. Coordinating these, often while liaising with other busy schools and organisations, not to mention working around the weather, can at times mean dates and activities change at short notice. Whilst we will be sending out a Newsletter to give an overview of key events, teaching and learning programs, dates and initiatives, sometimes dates and events may change. When this is the case, updates will be posted on Facebook and/or School Stream. With many notes coming home, and with us wanting to keep our Facebook site, School Stream app and Web Site up to date, having a Newsletter

every 5 weeks will ensure that we can keep all methods of communication as up to date as possible without taking too much time away from planning our great activities and supporting your children. We hope you like our new Newsletter and that it gives a clear insight into upcoming events and programs at our innovative and engaging school. While it has been sent home as a paper copy this time, to avoid wastage and to support our environmental education messages, future Newsletters will be available on our web site and will be linked to School Stream and Facebook only. Please contact the office on (02) 6495 1266 if you are unable to access the Newsletter via any of these methods. School Communication: Our varied forms of school communication will offer families access to the following information:

School Newsletter: Will include an overview of upcoming events, activities, key dates (particularly in Week 1 when a Term calendar is outlined), policy changes and Stage News. Library, Japanese, Art, Sport, Technology and Health News will also be included when relevant.

School Stream: Will address calendar changes and will contain links to Newsletters, and digital permission notes. This app will also allow us to send digital alerts and messages to families, as well as allow families to contact us regarding positive feedback, concerns and absences.

Facebook: This public site is for sharing positive stories, photos, event reminders and for promoting the amazing things students, families and staff are doing at our school.



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School Web Site: All of our permission and information notes can be accessed via the Handouts section. The calendar will show a view of coming events. A wealth of information about our Department of Education, public schools, Merimbula Public School, staff, policies and detailed news stories can be found on our web site. Our School Plans, Annual School Reports and information about staff and programs can also be accessed. Important Dates/Calendar Items: Please remember that in a busy school we can have unavoidable external and internal interruptions that will require events to change dates/times. To keep up to date with what is happening, please download our School Stream app or check Facebook regularly throughout the term for updates and alerts. Class Timetables and Extra Curricular Events: When relevant, usually at the beginning of each term, our Newsletter will let you know when regular extra-curricular (music rehearsals, sport team training, and non-playground lunch activities) occur throughout the week. Information regarding particular extra-curricular events will mostly be shared via permission and information notes. Sport and Performing Arts notes are grouped separately within the Handouts section of our web site. These notes are only sent home to participating students. How Will I know What Notes Go Home? Each Friday we will put a post on Facebook to let you know which notes have been sent home. How Will I Know What Is On Each Week? You can check the Newsletter, School Stream or Web Site Calendar to see what is on each week. Each week we will also post, via Facebook, a list of the week’s key events. The “Big Events” taking place will be outlined in the school Newsletter. Staffing and Staff Leave – Term 4: Thank you to Mr Unicomb for supporting Tanja Public School by relieving as Principal there at the end of Term 3. The feedback has been so positive and the Tanja community and Principal were very appreciative of you using your talents to lead and manage their school at short notice.

Some staff will be taking leave in Term 4. I will be on leave from October 13 to November 4.

Ms Bain will be Relieving as Principal from October 13-18, with Mr David Willis teaching 6B and Mr Adam Hughes Relieving as Stage 3 Assistant Principal. Mrs Brewer will be Relieving Principal/Coordinator from October 19 to November 4, with Mrs Pearce teaching 3B during this time and Mrs Charlton Relieving as Stage 2 Assistant Principal/Coordinator. From November 16 to 18 Ms Bain will be on leave. Mrs Adele Mackey will be teaching 6B during this time and Mr Adam Hughes Relieving as Stage 3 Assistant Principal. The following classroom teachers will also be taking leave: from November 24 to December 14, Mrs Lisa Kellaway will be taking leave (replaced by Ms Lauren Dixon on 6K); from December 6 to 14 Mrs Beth Smith will be on leave (replaced by Ms Ashley Braden on 3S); from December 12 to 20 Ms Fiona Beasley will be on leave (replaced by Mrs Dot Green on FB); from November 9-December 20 Mrs Kate Shook will take leave (replaced by Mrs Mary Pearce); and from December 12 to 16 Mrs Jenni Smith will be on leave (replaced by Mrs Erna Gaynor on 1S). School Administration and Support Staff Case Study: On Tuesday I had the privilege of travelling to Sydney with Mrs Jenny Smith (our Administration Manager) and Mrs Kelly McCormack (Learning Support Officer FB). We were invited to speak with the Presidents and coordinators of a range of Departmental groups and advisory committees on best practice in supporting the professional learning and development of school support staff. I am very proud that our school was selected to showcase our ‘best practice’ and share the wonderful things the support staff at Merimbula Public School are doing to empower our children to be the best that they can be. New resources for schools will soon be rolled out following our input and participation. I hope you enjoy our new Newsletter and Term 4! Ms Michelle Hulme, Principal

School News: School Leader Expression of Interests for 2017 (Due Monday November 7): Next week, students in Years 3, 4 and 5 will be given Expression Of Interest Forms so that they can consider applying for leadership positions for 2017.



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Year 3 students can apply to be a Junior House Captain; Year 4 students can apply to be a: Library, Bus, Flag or Technology Monitor; and/or House Captain (or Vice Captain); Year 5 students can apply for all positions that Year 4 students apply for, as well as a School Leader Position. Students interested in a range of leadership positions will be asked to list in order of priority what position they would prefer. EOIs are due to Mrs Hulme (via the office) by Monday, November 7, when they will be considered by a panel. After the EOIs are read, applicants will be informed if they are invited to give a speech, and be voted on by their peers. This process takes place as some positions have over 40 applicants and it would be impossible to hold so many speeches for the children to vote on. House Captain and School Leader voting (anonymous preferential voting) will take place later in the term. Information about the speeches will be sent home to successful EOI applicants and uploaded on the web site in the coming weeks. Other monitor positions are filled based on applications. Please contact your child’s Stage Leader/Assistant Principal if you require more information. Music Room Change: From next week all music classes will be taught in classrooms. Music tutorial groups and band rehearsals will take place in the hall. Some technology changes will be taking place in our Music Room, making it a ‘Technology Room’. Japanese Club will also take place in the room on Mondays at recess (1.35-1.55pm). Learning Support News: In the coming fortnight, classroom teachers will be contacting the parents/caregivers of students who: receive Integration Funding Support OR; are in a support class. If your child receives this support and you do not hear from his/her teacher, please contact the school. We would like to have teachers, support staff and parents/caregivers work together to support students that have Individual Education Plans to have a smooth transition to 2017, by holding some Integration and Transition Planning Meetings throughout Term 4. We look forward to arranging a mutually convenient time to meet with you to support your child.

School Counsellor News: Congratulations to Ms Pauline Allan who has been appointed permanent School Counsellor for Merimbula Public School. We are so fortunate to be able to keep her, as she has been doing such a great job since commencing here in Term 3! Ms Allan’s workdays will now change to Monday and Friday at our school. She will be supporting other schools Tuesday-Thursday. Anti-Racism Contact Officer Update: Mrs Janelle Hodsdon is our new Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO). Please contact Mrs Hodsdon or Ms Hulme if you have any concerns regarding racism, would like information about our school’s Anti-Racism Policy or would like to gain more information about how we support our children through implementing the policy. Mrs Hodsdon and Ms Hulme recently enjoyed completing updated training in this area to support our school and community. School Photos and Late Orders: School Photos should arrive before the next Newsletter comes out in Week 5. We will aim to send them home with the Newsletter. Parents still wishing to order/pay for photos can go to the School Photographer web site: www.theschoolphotographer.com.au and select the “Click here for Online Payments” button. You will then be asked to enter details to make a payment online. Alternately, parents can call the School Photographer’s office on 9674 9824 as they will take credit card payments over the phone (Note – there is a processing fee of $5 for phone payments). Parents can also post a money order to the School Photographer as an alternative payment method. Please contact our office on 64951266 if you require the address. CHEQUES ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED DUE TO A CHANGE IN BANK POLICY. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) New Award System: We are currently in the process of implementing a new award system at Merimbula Public School. This decision was made after a thorough evaluation of the current system and feedback from students, staff and parents was received.

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Please take the time to make yourself familiar with the model below. We are currently trialling aspects of this system and it will be fully implemented at the start of the 2017 school year. We understand that our older students may have received several Principal’s Awards throughout their years at our school. If they would like to bring them in, we will take them into account and record the number they have (as Bronze Awards) in our new online system, as they strive towards higher award levels. If you have any questions about the new system, please contact us – Vanessa Bain for the PBL Team.

Sports News: Sports Times Term 4: Sport times/days will remain the same for K-2 in Term 4, with Kindergarten having sport from 12.25-1.25pm and Years 1 and 2 between 1.55-2.55pm each Wednesday (except during inclement weather or on ‘special days’ such as the Jackson Cup). Stage 2 Sport will take place from 1.55-2.55pm and Stage 3 12.25-1.25pm each Friday (except during inclement weather or during weeks when there are special sporting events such as the Jackson Cup OR Elective Sports). Elective Sport will take place instead of regular sport, from 9.45-11.15am on Fridays in Weeks 4, 6, 7 and 8; and Thursday 9.45-11.15am in Week 9. Students must wear suitable footwear (not skate shoes), a hat and bring lots of water on sports days during the summer months. Students must bring an asthma puffer an sunscreen if needed.

Jackson Cup Postponment: The Jackson Cup was recently postponed due to poor weather. We have set the new date of Wednesday, November 16. Elective Sports: Student in Years 3-6 will have the opportunity to elect a sport of their choice this term. More information will be sent out in a selections note next week. Some choices have a small cost as some student groups will be attending local facilities and venues. Performing Arts News:

Tuesday 8:35am - Clarinet & Trumpet Brass Tutorial

Wednesday 8:35am - Saxophone Tutorial

Wednesday Lunchtime - Band Rehearsal

Thursday 8:35am - Flute Tutorial

Thursday 11.25-11.55am – Xmas Choir

All rehearsals will take place in the Jackson Hall this term.

Music News: I will be rehearsing a Christmas Choir from Week 4 at school on Thursday at lunch (from 11.25 to 11.55) to prepare students to perform at the Pambula Merimbula Lions Club Carols by Candlelight on December 16 at Magic Mountain. Please save the date. All students are welcome to join this choir – Mrs Candy McVeity. Music Class: Stage 1 will be learning new songs and skills on the Ukulele this term. Stage 2 will be learning some fantastic Recorder ensemble pieces. Stage 3 will be consolidating their music theory skills to prepare them for high school. They will also be developing their creativity by writing soundscapes for various instruments.

Art News: Visual Art Diaries are available for purchase at the school office. The cost is $6. Please send an envelope containing $6, marked with your child’s name, class and Visual Art Diary to the office letterbox if you would like to buy one from school. The diaries are kindly supplied by Merimbula Newsagency.



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Art Class: In Term 4 Stage 1 and 3 will be experimenting with self-portraits, using various media. Stage 2 will be doing some sewing and continuing with a Rock Monster project from last term. Art Calendar Orders: We are once again holding our Art Calendar Fundraiser! Come in to school next week if you would like to check out your child’s art. The art will be displayed on classroom windows (unless posted otherwise). An order form has been sent home today. To have the calendars, cards, diaries, mouse mats and sketch pads back in time for Christmas, orders and payment must be returned to school by next Friday, October 21. We apologise for the short turnaround this year, we were very busy making musical sets in art last term for our Pirates of the Curry Bean. To check out example products, have a look at the noticeboard display opposite the office. Library News: Hello, my library crew! I hope you all had a relaxing and fun time over the school holidays (and perhaps even managed to read a few books)! This term, most stages will continue working on projects that we started in Term 3. ES1 and Stage 1 students began to learn about parts of a computer, and we will now practise how to log on to the Department’s student portal to access our library software, Oliver. Stage 2 and Stage 3 students will learn about the Information Process Skills model, which will develop their research and critical literacy skills. The next batch of school holidays will be here before we know it, so now is the time to really start hunting for library books that may be hiding around your homes! I will be sending home notices in the next few weeks letting students know which books they have not returned. Parents and carers, your assistance in finding these books would be greatly appreciated. Get ready for another action-packed term in the library! As always, keep reading my library champions! - Mrs Feneck

Japanese News / 日本語 : ….Konnichiwa! The learning focus for this term from K-6 is to continue to expand and consolidate students’ vocabulary and short phrases through song and role-play. Stages 2 and 3 will continue to learn the Japanese writing script of Hiragana. Below is a list of free apps that can be downloaded to a computer or iPad and used to practice writing and vocabulary:

Japanese-hiragana: https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/japanesehiragana/id492215819?mt=8

Japanese-kanji https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/japanese-kanji-18kanjis/id499815816?mt=8

From Week 2, Japanese Club will commence and any interested students are invited to attend. During this time we will speak Japanese and explore Japanese culture, games and craft such as origami. It will be held each Monday during recess time in the Technology Room (previously the Music Room). If you want people to understand you, speak their language. African Proverb - Fowler Sensei Technology Education and Keeping Your Kids Safe Online: Each Newsletter, we will be giving you some technology hints and safety tips, thanks to the Cyber Safety Lady, our P&C and IMB who funded recent ICT information sessions through an IMB grant received by the P&C. This Newsletter’s tips are on PRIVACY! Online Privacy:

DO NOT:

- Give out your full name on apps or games; - Choose to use a photo of a pet/object instead of your own face or profile; - Share your address, phone number, school name, passwords, bank details, card numbers, licence or profile names; - Share any of the above information about other people; - Use apps or social media sites unless you are the right age (sites such as Facebook and Musically require users to be 14 years old. Check the rules); - Bully, harass or intimidate others, or allow others to do so to you – ASK FOR HELP; - Over-share (privacy is important!).

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/japanese-hiragana/id492215819?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/japanese-kanji-18-kanjis/id499815816?mt=8



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DO:

- Get parental permission to play and download games/apps; - Make up a fake name when playing games or using apps; - Set secure passwords and get your parent/a family expert to help you with privacy settings; - Tell someone if you are worried about something on the computer/an app; - LOG OUT when you are finished! P&C News: Welcome to Term 4! We have a lot of exciting P&C events coming up in Term 4. Christmas Raffle: Our Christmas Raffle will be a great one this year! Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. Tickets will be sent out later this month. All raffle tickets sold will be placed in the entry box/barrel located at the office of Merimbula Public School. Here are the prizes! 1st

Prize: Stand Up Paddle Board donated by

Pressures System Paddleboards plus a 1.5 hour beginner’s lesson with Merimbula Stand up Paddle Lessons and Tours. This Pressure System paddleboard package comes complete with: 1 x EPS and epoxy quality 9’8” x 34” high quality SUP; a carbon fibre adjustable paddle with bamboo veneer blade, a heavy duty board bag with shoulder strap, a 10’ spring coil leg rope, and a set of 3 fins - all valued at $1445.00. 2nd Prize: An outdoor package including: a 4 burner gas BBQ, 6-seater outdoor seating and patio heater - valued at $900.00. 3rd Prize: A half-day/morning kayak tour for 2 people, donated by Kiah Wilderness Tours - Valued at $170.00. A random draw will take place on Friday

December

9, 2016 at our Presentation Day in the Jackson Hall at Merimbula Public School. If the winners are not in attendance at the draw, they will be contacted on the telephone number provided on the raffle ticket on the same day as the draw. Any unclaimed prizes will be held until February 10, 2017. A redraw will be held at that time for any unclaimed prizes. No prizes/vouchers are redeemable for cash.

Christmas Shopping Spree! Our famous Christmas Shopping Spree Event is on again! It will be held on Thursday, November 24. Get your flat shoes and suitcases/trolleys ready to take part in the ultimate Xmas Shopping Spree. Get your teams ready, or be ready to join one of ours while we spend a short time in a number of great local stores, supporting them whilst they give us great bargains while we shop. More information will be sent home soon!

Next Meeting: Our next P&C Meeting will be held on Monday next week (October 17) in the Staffroom from 6.30-8pm. New faces and ideas are always welcome! Canteen News: Our Canteen has some exciting news this term! Term 4 Opening Times: We are now open for Recess!!! (1.35-1.55pm). This will be great as the weather warms up, as cold drinks and iceblocks can be purchased. Recess snacks will also be available. Breakfast Club will still operate (for free) from 8.30-8.50am, and Lunch Orders still need to be placed by 9am. The canteen will continue to open at lunch time. Term 4 Menu: The Term 4 Canteen Menu is attached to this Newsletter. Volunteers Needed: With our extended opening times, and with Term 4 being a busy term in the canteen, we need more helpers! Please contact the school by filling out the slip attached to this Newsletter if you can offer a few hours or days of your time. Kids love seeing mum, dad and/or grandparents/carers help out at school!



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Healthy Food News from Crunch and Sip: Summer fruits - Summer fruits are often the fruit children love the most. And with scrumptious stone fruits, mouth-watering melons and beautiful berries on offer, who can blame them! A small container of mixed berries, sliced peach or nectarine, or chopped

melon, makes a delicious Crunch&Sip (or any other time!) treat. These soft fruits are also kind on wiggly teeth. These fruits are extra sweet and juicy, so make sure you send along a paper napkin or sheet of paper towel for your child to wipe their hands! Early Stage 1 / Kindy News: What are we learning this term? Welcome back to all children and their families. This term in Science, Kindergarten will explore how everything in the world moves and changes, with a focus on toys. They will experiment and learn how 'push' and 'pull' can make things move and the concepts of force and energy. In English this term we will be focusing on the concept of ‘Make Believe’ Students will view and analyse texts that use patterns of repetition or similarity, rhyme and make-believe concepts. In the first five weeks of Term 4, in Mathematics, we will revise Whole Number, Data, Addition, Subtraction, Time, Multiplication, Division, Area, Fractions, Decimals and Mass. In Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) we will explore fundamental movement skills and simple movement sequences. We will also learn about safe living with a focus on identifying safe and unsafe situations at school and at home, as well as making simple decisions. We look forward to the last term of the year to prepare all children for their transition to Year 1.

Stage 1 News: Welcome back to all students and families! This is what we are learning this term: in Science, Stage 1 will be learning all about water and how it is essential to life. Students will learn about how water is used, where water comes from and how to use it responsibly. As part of this unit of work students will be asked to give a class presentation on water and may choose from a variety of topics. Look out for this task coming home shortly! In English this term we will be focusing on the concept of belonging and students will read, view and create imaginative texts. We will investigate how texts differ according to purpose, audience and subject. In the first five weeks of Term 4, in Mathematics, we will cover Whole Number, 2D Space, Addition, Subtraction, 3D Space and Multiplication. Year 2 will focus on Area and Year 1 will cover Length. In PDHPE we will be learning about safe living and how our safety depends on the environment we live in and the behaviour of ourselves and others. We also look at the value 'persistence'. We look forward to an exciting Term 4. Please help us out by having your child’s stationery items ready to go - in particular plenty of glue sticks, whiteboard markers and pencils as well as headphones for everyday technology use. Remember to keep an eye out for the calendar dates for the Year 2 Swimming Scheme.



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Stage 2 News: We will be learning a lot this term! We will be studying ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ for our English topic, focussing upon character development, characterisation and appropriation.

Maths topics include:

Weeks Topics

1-2 Whole Number and Data

3-4 Addition & Subtraction and Time

5-6 Multiplication & Division and Volume & Capacity

7-8 Fractions & Decimals and Mass

9-10 Patterns & Algebra and Position

For Science we will be studying ‘Smooth Moves’ which is a unit focused on learning, through a collaborative inquiry-based approach, how contact and non-contact forces can affect the motion of an object. For PDH We will continue to learn about ‘Child Protection’ and PE will be based on gymnastic skills. History will be focussed on celebration days, which include Diwali, Hanukkah and Christmas.

Stage 3 News: Welcome back to Term 4, a very important one for Stage 3 students, especially those in Year 6. Units of Work: This term we will be covering the following units in class: English – Fantasy Unit based on the movie ‘Shrek’. This unit will be followed up in Term 1, 2017 at Eden Marine High School for Year 6 children; Maths – Chance and Data, 2D Space (angles), Volume and Capacity and Mass; Geography – continuing ‘A Diverse and Connected World’ focusing on Australia’s links with Asia; Science & Technology – ‘Products: Understanding Plastic’ focusing on Working Technologically and Working Scientifically; Physical Education (PE) – Dance; Personal Development (PD) – Child Protection: Theme 2, ‘Power in Relationships’ focusing on building confidence in relationships which are positive and caring. We will also be learning about puberty. Kids Matter – We will be using the “You Can Do It Program”, focusing on ‘Getting Along’. Sport – Jackson Cup (postponed from Term 3) and Elective Sport. Equipment: By this stage of the year, many children are in need of new pens, pencils etc. We have also run out of tissues. We would appreciate it if you could talk to your child about their stationery needs for this term and ensure that they have these. It would be great if you were also able to donate another box of tissues. Stage 3 Mini Fete: The Mini-Fete will be held on Friday, October 21st. Preparations are well under way and an invitation has been sent home with today’s Newsletter. Year 6 Shirts for 2017: ‘Year 6 Shirts’ notes were sent home last term. Please ensure that they are returned to school by November 11 so that your child doesn’t miss out.



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Graduation Bear/Soccer Ball/Football: Notes have been sent home today for current Year 6 students. Year 6 children who place orders will receive them at the Year 6 Leaving dinner. This gives them the opportunity to have them signed by friends and teachers and have a great memento of their time in Year 6. Stage 3 Jindabyne Excursion: The Jindabyne Sport and Recreation Camp will be held between November 8 and November 11. By now all payments should have been finalised. Today we have sent home a note requesting medical information. Children will also receive further information about what they need to take etc. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher. Year 6 Leaving Dinner: The ‘Year 6 Leaving Dinner’ will be held at Oaklands Reception Centre on the evening of Thursday, December 15. You will receiving an invitation shortly.

End OF Year Stage 3 Celebration Day: The Stage 3 Party Day will be held on the last day of term, Friday December 16. It will be at Magic Mountain. Children with season passes will be able to use these. Please look out for these notes. Following this, Year 6 children will be farewelled by the rest of the school through the traditional ‘Leaving Arch’. All parents and carers are welcome to attend this special goodbye. SRC 2017! Year 5 children will also have the opportunity to run for SRC School Leaders, House Captains and Vice-Captains, Technology Monitors, Library Monitors, Bus Monitors and Flag Monitors for 2017. Other important dates include Sports Presentation Day (28th November), High School Orientation Day for Year 6 students at Eden Marine High School and Bega High school (6th December), Presentation Day (9th December) and Talent Quest (14th December). As you can see, there are a lot of events happening. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s teacher in the first instance.

Weekly Events, Activities and Extra Curricular Classes

Library Japanese Music Visual Arts

Monday - 8.15-9.15am - Uniform Shop Open - 1.35-1.55pm - Japanese Club (Technology Room

Upstairs)

- 1.55-2.55pm - School Assembly (From Week 2: K-2 Odd Weeks/ 3-6 Even Weeks – In Hall

4U (Odd Weeks) 3/4P (Even

Weeks) FB and FM every week

Weekly: FM 2L 2H 3S

& 2H and 2L every week

3/4P (Odd Weeks)

4U (Even Weeks)/

2L every week

Tuesday - 8:35am - Clarinet & Trumpet Brass Tutorial in Jackson Hall

- 11.25-11.55am - SRC Meetings (Odd Weeks in 6B Room)

- 11.25-11.55am – Lego Club FB Room

- 1.35-1.55pm Recorder 3S Room (from Week 4)

5/6B (Odd Weeks)

5H (Even Weeks)

2H and 2L every week

Weekly: 6K 6B

6B, 6K, 3B and 5H every week

5H (Odd Weeks) / 5/6B (Even Weeks) & 2L, FB, KW, K/1Y and KV every week

Wednesday - 8.35am - Saxophone Tutorial in Hall - 9am – School Banking - 11.15-11.55am - Band Rehearsal Hall - 12.25-1.25 – Kindy Sport - 1.55-2.55 – Stage 1 Sport - 1.55-2.55pm - K-2 Sport

- 3-4.30pm - A’Capella Group (from W3 in 6K)

K/1Y, KW & KV every week

& 3S (Odd Weeks)

Weekly: KV, K/1Y, KW, 1S,

1K and 4U

KV, K/1Y, KW, 3S, 4U & 4C

every week

3S odd weeks

Thursday - 8:35am Flute Tutorial

- 8.15-9.15am and 2.15-3.15pm - Uniform Shop Open - 9.45-11.15am 3-6 Elective Sport WK 9.

- 11.25-11.55am in Hall - Xmas Carols Choir (from Week 4)

4C and 6B (Odd Weeks)

3B and 6K (Even Weeks)

Weekly: 4C, 3/4P, FB, 3B,

5/6B and 5H

FM, FB, 3/4P and 5/6B every

week

3B and 6K (Odd Weeks) /4C &

6B (Even) & FM and 2H every week

Friday - 9.45-11.15am 3-6 Elective Sport WK 4, 6, 7 & 8. - 11.25-11.55am – Pokemon Club FB Room - 11.55am -12.25pm - Scripture/SRE/Ethics 3-6 &

12.55-1.25pm K-2 - 12.25-1.25 (Stage 3 Sport on Non-Elective Sport

Weeks) - 1.55-2.55 (Stage 2 Sport -Non-Elective Sport

Weeks)

1S and 1K every week

1K and 1S every week

1S and 1K every week



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School Calendar – Term 4 Changes and updates may be seen on School Stream, our web site calendar & on Facebook

Month Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sat/ Sun

October 1

10 Staff and

Students Return to School

11

12 2017 Kindy Orientation Picnic 12.15-1.15

13 2017 Kindy Orientation Picnic 9.30-10.30am

1 Kindy Play School Excursion / No SRE, Ethics or Scripture

15/16

October 2

17 P&C Meeting 6.30-8 /3-6 Assembly 1.55-2.55pm

18

19

20 2017 Kindy Parent Session 9.30-11 in Hall & Orientation

21 Mini Fete / No SRE, Ethics or Scripture/ Calendar $ Due

22/23

October 3

24 KW Assembly 2-

2.55pm

25

26 Book Club orders

due

27 Kindy Orientation

9.30-11

28 SRC Bandanna Day

Fundraiser / SRE, & Ethics Begin

29/30

Oct/Nov 4

31 3-6 Assembly 1.55-2.55pm

1 Melbourne Cup

Day/ Canteen Red Food Day

2 3 Kindy Orientation

9.30-12.15

4 Year 3-6

Elective Sport 1 9.30-11.15am

5/6

November 5

7 K-2 Assembly/ P&C Meeting

6.30 Staffroom/ EOIs for School Leaders Due to

Mrs Hulme

8 Stage 3 Jindabyne

Sport and Rec. Camp

9 Stage 2 Netball

Gala Day in Bega (TBC) /

Stage 3 Camp

10 Stage 3 Camp

11 Stage 3 Camp

/Remembrance Day (SRC to town

service)

12/13

November 6

14 3-6 Assembly 1.55/ Students giving speeches

informed/ Japanese Food

Orders Due

15

16 Jackson Cup

K-2 @ School/ 3-6 @ Berrambool

17 Japanese

International Food Day

18 Year 3-6 Elective Sport Round 2/ House Captain Elections 2017

19/20

November 7

21 K-2 Assembly/SRC 2017 Speeches in Jackson Hall

12-1.25 / Stewart House

Excursion

22 Stewart House

Excursion / Koori HS Transition

EMHS

23 Stewart House

Excursion/ In2Uni Stage 3 Uni

of Wollongong Visit

24 P&C Twilight

Shopping Night/ Stewart House

Excursion

25 Year 3-6 Elective Sport Round 3 / Stewart House

Excursion

26/27

Nov/Dec 8

28 Stewart House Excursion

/Year 2 Swim Scheme/ 2016 Sports Award Presentation

1.55-2.55


/Year 2 Swim Scheme 1.15-2.55

30 Stewart House Excursion /Year 2

Swim Scheme 1.15-2.55


/Year 2 Swim Scheme 1.15-

2.55

2 Scripture Perform. 12-1 / Stewart House / Elective Sport 4/

Swim Scheme

3/4

December 9

5 Year 2 Swim Scheme 1.15-2.55/ Sports Presentation

Assembly 12.30/ K-2 Assembly 2-

2.55/ P&C Meeting 6.30pm

6 Year 2 Swim Scheme 1.15-/

EMHS& BHS Year 6-7 2017

Orientation Day /EMHS

Presentation Night

7 Year 2 Swim

Scheme 1.15-2.55

8 Year 2 Swim Scheme 1.15-

2.55 / Elective Sport 5

9 Presentation Day 9.30-11,P&C

Raffle Drawn / Helper’s M’Tea

11-12/ 12.15-1.25 Kinder

Graduation/ Swim Scheme

1.30-2.15

10/11

December 10

12 Talent Quest Rehearsal/ 3-6 Assembly 1.55- 2.55

13

14 Talent Quest

15 K-4 Party Days/ Year 6 Farewell

Dinner

16 Year 5/6 Party Day/Year 6 Leaving Arch/ Lions Xmas Carols

17/18

December 11 19 Staff Development Day / Pupil Free Day/ Helping Hands Open

20 Staff Development Day / Pupil Free Day/ Helping Hands Open

21 Helping Hands

Open

22 Helping Hands

Open

23 Helping Hands

Open

24/25



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Term 4

2016

The Big Events!

Kindergarten Orientation Program – Welcome to our Kindergarten Family 2017!

Jackson Cup – Nov. 16 TBC

The Jackson Cup is a Merimbula Public School tradition! The much coveted and hotly contested Jackson Cup was originally, and for several years, only challenged in Senior Boys' Soccer between the two school sporting Houses at the time, Kookaburras and Swans. This inaugural cup was first contested in 1973.

In 2016 Years 3-6 students will participate in a Netball/Soccer Gala Day @ Berrambool. There is a free BBQ for 3-6. K-2 students will take part in a range of games and activities at school. All students get a lemonade icy pole at the end of the day.

For more details about the Jackson Cup, and its namesake Percy Jackson, visit our web site page: http://www.merimbula-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/history-of-jackson-cup

Stage 3 Mini Fete – Friday, October 21:

School Swimming Scheme Year 2 students will be taking part in the School Swimming Scheme in Weeks 8 and 9 this term (November 28 – December 9). Places usually fill up fast, however if the odd seat on the bus is available then non-swimmers from Years 3 and 4 are welcome to enrol. This program is funded by the Department of Education, therefore there is no cost for instructors. Children only need to pay for the bus, and pool entry (unless they have a season pass).

Elective Sports Years 3-6 All Years 3 to 6 students will have the opportunity to choose their own sport program for Weeks 4, 6, 7 and 8 (Fridays) and Week 9 (on Thursday). Some traditional sports and ball games will take place at the school and some students will have the opportunity to attend other venues in the local area (with minimal entry costs to some venues). Students will take part in the same activity over the 5 weeks. Sport during these weeks will be held from 9.45-11.15am. Selection forms will be sent home in the coming week. Some preferences fill up fast, so get your notes and money in quick!

Class Party

Days: To celebrate a wonderful year at

Merimbula Public School, year groups will be taking part in ‘Class Party Day Excursions’ in the last week of term. Notes for these excursions have been sent home today for Stages 1 and 2. They will be going to the movies, Spencer Park and Stage 1 will also be having a Disco during the school day! When details for the Stage 3 Magic Mountain excursion, and the Kindergarten excursion, are finalised, notes will also be sent home for these students.

National Bandanna Day – SRC Fundraiser: The SRC are supporting the National Bandanna Day to raise money for CANTEEN (supporting young people living with cancer) on Friday October 28. Bandannas will be on sale from Monday October 24, to wear on this day. They will cost $4 each and will be sold by the SRC Leaders, outside the office before school throughout the week.

Our Kindergarten Orientation Program commenced early in Term 2. Students and their carers met with our principal and toured the school to find out why it is so great!

We were so excited to have our Kindy Welcome Picnics this week! Next week we will have an Information Session in the Hall and Kindy Activities in the classrooms from 9.30-11am. In Week 3 classroom visits will take place from 9.30-11am, and in Week 4 from 9.30am – 12.15pm as our new friends will stay for lunch!

Stage 3 students will be holding their Mini Fete

next week! Students take $5 to $20 to spend on

this day, taking part in sideshow games,

challenges and guessing competitions. Everyone

learns about money and mathematics in a real

world context while funds raised reduce the cost

for the Stage 3 Excursion to Jindabyne.

Parents/Carers are welcome to attend.

http://www.merimbula-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/history-of-jackson-cup





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Sandy Beach Cafe Term 4 Canteen Menu 2016

Our school takes pride in offering healthy canteen menu options informed by the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy and Fresh Tastes @ School Policy as “Children and adolescents need sufficient nutritious foods to grow and develop normally”. For

more information go to: https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/student_health/canteen_gu/CMPlanner.pdf

Red ”Occasionally” Foods: We do not sell these more than twice in one term. Amber ”Select Carefully” Foods: We do not let these foods dominate the menu and we avoid large sizes. Green Foods: Fill the menu!

Daily Menu Items

Sandwiches/Rolls and Wraps: Add 50c for rolls/wraps, or extras: pineapple, cheese,

tomato, carrot, beetroot, cucumber and/or lettuce.

Snacks:

Drinks: Iced Strawberry $2.00 Iced Chocolate $2.00 Iced Honecomb $2.00 Flavoured Milk (Choc, Strawberry, Banana)

$1.50

Spring Water $1.50 99% Juice Popper (Tropical, Orange, Apple/Blackcurrant)

$2.00

Frozen Treats:

Frozen Yogurt $2.00 Vanilla Ice Cream Tub $1.50 Paddle Pops Icy Twists Calippos Orange & Mango Cup

$1.50 $1.00 $1.00 50c

Blackcurrant Cup 50c

Salad (With: Ham, chicken or tuna) $5.00 Berry Yoghurt Cup $2.00 Ham, Salad or Tuna $4.00 Seasonal Fruit $1.00 Salad Mini Wrap Cheese and Tomato (With: Ham or Chicken)

$4.00 $4.00

Veggie Bag Pizza Muffin

$1.00 $1.00

Cheese and Tomato $3.00 Pasta Cups $1.00 Egg and Lettuce $3.50 Garlic Bread $1.00

Cheese Toasted Sandwiches:

$2.50 Corn On The Cob Mousse Cups Popcorn

$1.00 $1.00 50c

Ham/Chicken and Cheese and Tomato Ham or Chicken Cheese and Tomato Cheese

$4.50 $4.00 $3.50 $3.00

Mini Muffins Pikelets Vegemite Crackers

40c 30c 5c

Select Carefully Menu Items / Daily Specials

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Chicken Burger $4.50 Lasagne $5.00 Lasagne $5.00 Chicken Burger

(with lettuce and cheese)

$4.50 $6 Meal Deal Day:

Mrs Macs Pie, Fresh Fruit & Choice of Milk/Juice/Water

OR

Pasta Bowl, Fresh Fruit & Choice of Milk/Juice/Water

OR

Ham and Pineapple Pizza, Fruit & Choice of Milk/Juice/Water

OR

Chicken Bundle, Corn, Fruit & Choice of Milk/Juice/Water

OR

Ham and Cheese Toastie, Fruit & Choice of Milk/Juice/Water

Ham/Cheese/ Tomato/

Pineapple Toastie

$4.50 Egg and Lettuce

Sandwich

$3.50 Fish and Chips $5.00 Backstreet Bakehouse Pie

$4.70

Mini Salad Wrap $4.00 Potato Pie $3.80 Mini Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap (with lettuce,

tomato & cheese)

$4.00 Ham/Cheese/ Tomato/

Pineapple Toastie

$4.50

Backstreet Bakehouse

Sausage Roll

$3.80 Taco Boat $3.50 Ham and Pineapple Pizza

$3.50 Hotdog (With or Without Sauce)

$3.50

Chicken Bundle 2.50 Frittata $3.50 Chicken Bundle $2.50

Frittata $3.50 Chicken Bundle $2.50

Sauce Sachets = 30c extra Red Food Day – November 1

Volunteers Needed! We love Canteen Volunteers and always welcome newcomers! Come and help your school, make new friends & have fun! Even 1 hour will help! Please call Sandra on 64951266 to assist or

fill out the canteen slip below.

Lunch Orders……

Please write your child’s name and class on all lunch orders. Orders should be in to the canteen before 9am. Please let us know if your child has allergies and how we can accommodate his/her needs.

International

Food Day Term 4 –

”Japan” Nov. 17th.

Order forms will

be sent home

beforehand & are

due Nov. 14th.

https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/student_serv/student_health/canteen_gu/CMPlanner.pdf



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I ’d like to be a Canteen Volunteer ! Please return to the Canteen ASAP if you can assist!

Dear Ms Bunce, I____________________________________(name) would love to help you in the canteen on the following date/s. I have written the time/s I am available within the boxes. ie:

- Breakfast Club: 8.30-8.50am - Preparation & Lunch: 9am-12pm (our busiest time/when we need the most help) - Recess Prep. & Pack Up: 12-2.30pm - All Day: I’ll stay from 9 until I’m not needed.

Month Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

October 2 17 eg: 9-12

18

19

20 21

October 3 24 eg: 12-2

25

26

27

28

Oct/Nov 4 31

1 Red Food Day*

2 3

4

November 5 7 8

9

10

11

November 6 14 15

16 Preparation Helpers

Needed for

Japanese Food Day*

17 Japanese

International Food

Day*

18

November 7 21 22

23

24

25

Nov/Dec 8 28 29 30 1 2

December 9 5 6 7

8 9

December 10 12

13

14

15

16

*Our busiest days in the canteen, when we need lots of helpers!

My phone number is:_________________________ Please call me if you get stuck & I’ll see

what I can do.

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