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Millers Forest Public School

127 Martins Wharf Road

MILLERS FOREST NSW 2324

Ph: 49872520 Fax: 49874265

Email: millersfor-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.millersfor-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Last Newsletter for 2013

I would personally like to thank all those

families who have supported us throughout

the year. Positive talk about our school in the

community and at home, fosters a great basis

for strong educational partnership. This

benefits all of our students. Have a safe and

restful holiday.

Year Six Farewell Activity

Year Six had a very enjoyable end of Primary

school activity on Friday morning at the Tree

Tops.

9 December 2013

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Official Year Six Farewell Ceremony

End of Year Excursion

“Sahara Trails and Birubi Beach”

Just a reminder to please bring in your

permission note and money for the end of year

excursion to Sahara Trails Horse Riding and

Birubi Beach.

All notes and money must be in by Thursday,

12th December at the latest.

Presentation Night

Just a reminder that Presentation Night is on

next Wednesday, 18th December.

The picnic begins at 5pm and the Presentation

at 5.45pm. Please be on time. All students are

to wear their costume to the Presentation

Night. Students are allowed to wear tasteful

make-up if they wish.

Guitar

All guitar students are to please bring their

guitars to school on Wednesday, 18th December

for the Presentation Day guitar performance

and for practice on the Wednesday.

Presentation Night Attendance

If you do not intend to go to the Presentation

Night, please phone the school and inform us

immediately.

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From all the staff at Millers Forest Public School

Collection of Students Work

We would appreciate if all students could bring in a

green environmental bag on Monday, 16th December

to collect all of their school work and belongings to

take home.

Assembly Awards

Week 9 – Term 4

Principals Award Jeremy

Excellent results in maths.

Citizenship Award Tom

Being a reliable dependable leader.

Tyrone

Being a role model for the class.

Kindergarten Award Austin

Improved listening skills.

Infants Award Riley

Taking pride in his work.

Playground Award Jai

Playing good games.

Sports Award Blake

Great skipping.

TREE of the WEEK

Naomi – Congratulations…

Important Dates to Remember

Student Reports Sent Home

Monday

9th December, 2013

Whole School Excursion

Sahara Trails and Birubi Beach

Friday

13th December, 2013

Presentation Night Wednesday

18th December, 2013

Last Day of School Wednesday

18th December, 2013

Students (Year 1 to 6) return to school

Wednesday

29th January, 2014

Kindergarten Start Monday

3rd February, 2014

Choosing school shoes

Are expensive school shoes the best option for

happy feet? Let's face it. School shoes have never

been at the cutting edge of fashion. In fact if you

look at what your parents were wearing, the humble

school shoe really hasn't evolved much at all.

Tips for choosing shoes:

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/

choosing-the-right-school-shoes

Teach your kids to be waterproof

As temperatures rise, the risk of drowning increases

too. Review these water-safety tips to help keep

your family safe this summer.

Find out more:

http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/wellbeing/health/

water-safety-tips