Muswellbrook South Public School Newsletter

57 Maitland Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 EMAIL: muswellbrs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Telephone: (02) 65431896 Fax: (02) 65433475

TERM 4 WEEK 10 Wednesday 14

th December 2016

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Dear Parents and Carers, Congratulations to all who were involved in the Presentation Day last Friday. It was wonderful to see all of our students who were recognised for their academic achievements throughout the year. Well done to all students from our band, choir and Aboriginal dance group who performed on the day. A huge congratulations to our new leaders for 2017. We are excited to announce that our new captains are Teighan Vakatini and Mitchell Galvin, vice-captains Imogen Hall and Ethan Simpson and our prefects Elizah Legg, Melissa Parker, Matthew Lackenby and Mikee Dolbel. We would like to wish our two retirees all the very best in the next chapter of their lives. Ms Williams and Mrs Ferguson have both been outstanding people at our school and will be sadly missed. Remember, you are welcome back to South anytime. I would also like to wish Miss Elliott, Miss Walters, Miss Marshall, Mrs Dean and Miss Nguyen all the very best as they move into a new educational journey. Thanks for all that you have achieved at South and we wish you all the very best in your future careers. In saying our goodbyes we welcome back to our school Mr Sampson as Assistant Principal, Mrs Crooks and Ms McKay. We look forward to having their expertise back at South. We would like to wish all of our Year 6 students the best of luck for High School. You all have had a wonderful year and I am sure you have made some fond memories in your time at South over the past seven years for a lot of you. Keep working hard and always give your best efforts. In closing, a huge thank you to all who have been involved with our school for 2016. All of the staff here at South would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year and we look forward to working with you again in 2017. Our students in Year 1-6 next year return on Monday 30th January, 2017 with our new Kindergartens arriving on Tuesday 31st January. Yours in Education, Jonathan Russell Principal

WEEK 10 AWARD WINNERS Congratulations to all our students receiving awards this week. MSPS are proud of your efforts! White Awards - 25 Pebbles Samantha G, Melissa M Bronze Award - 50 Pebbles Dakoda G, Cassidy S, Ebony A, Landyn C, Mhikhail D, Tabitha T Silver Award – 75 Pebbles Sophie F, Kobi D, Jackson F, Tyrone G, Kaori S, Indianna S, Kye Mc Gold Award – 100 Pebbles Lillie R, Jorja S, Bohdi P, Scott F

IF YOU KNOW OF A STUDENT NOT

RETURNING TO MSPS IN 2017 COULD YOU PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL

OFFICE ASAP ON 02 65 431 896. SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT JANUARY 2017 If anyone is having a holiday and will not be at school for the first few weeks of Term 1 please put it in writing in a letter addressed to Mr Russell. Please hand this letter in to the school office before the end of this Term. Thank you Breakfast Club There will be no Breakfast Club this Friday 16th December.

Swimming Carnival 2017 Muswellbrook South Public School’s annual swimming carnival will be held on Thursday 2nd February 2017 at the Muswellbrook Pool from 9.25am. The carnival is for students in Years 3-6 and those in Year 2 who are turning 8 next year.

“Muswellbrook South Public School Official”

TERM 4 WEEK 10 Wednesday 14th December 2016

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Duct Tape the Principal “Hilarious! Can't wait to see the photos” “Oh what fun!!!” Year 6 Farewell “Thank you everyone my daughter had a fantastic night and she loved it.” “Congrats class of 2016”

“Looks like a fun night...” “They all looked very grown up and looked very nice” “Great photos!”

Band Vacancies We currently have several positions available in the school band for 2017. Music lessons are run during school time by the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music and Band is before school one morning a week. Some instruments can be hired from the school for a small term fee. We have places for Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet and Keyboard. If your child is interested in joining please return the slip below to Mrs Tonon and a pack will be sent home. Name: _________________________________ Class: __________________________________ Preferred Instrument: ______________________ Parent Name: ____________________________ Parent contact phone number: _______________ Parent email: _____________________________ Muswellbrook Eagles Travelling sides 2017 REGISTRATION will be open through Northern NSW football from 1st February and will close for travelling sides on 28th February. TRIALS will be held on 2nd and 7th of March at Victoria Park. We hope to field every age-group from 8 -18yo and will be looking for coaches and managers to support this. The 2016 Muswellbrook Football club travelling sides were again successful, with the 14’s winning their premiership, 12’s and 18’s reaching the finals and the 10 year old age group now undefeated for the last 3 years. Save the date and register to play Australia’s fastest growing sport next year. Enquiries: Jo Holt 0409 225 911 (Texting preferred ahead of voice messages)

TERM 4 WEEK 10 Wednesday 14th December 2016

TERM 4 WEEK 10 Wednesday 14th

December 2016

DATES FOR THE DIARY – 2016

Friday 16th December Last day of school for students

Friday 27th January Staff Development Day

Monday 30th January Students Years 1-6 Return to School

Tuesday 31st January Kindergarten Students Start

Thursday 2nd

February School Swimming Carnival