Term 2 Week 9 22nd June 2012

WHALER NO 9 Website: www.mosmanpublicschool.com Phone: 9969 9325

Email: mosman-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Fax: 9968 1324

Dates to Remember

Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Wk 10 25 26 27 28 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

29 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

Holiday period 2nd July to16th July

JULY Term 3 Wk 1

16 STUDENTS AND STAFF RETURN

17 18 19 Athletics Carnival Wet Weather back-up

20

Wk 2 23 24 25 O.C. Test 26 27

AUG Wk 3

30 31 English Competition 1 2 3

Wk 4 6 7 8 9 K-2 Athletics Carnival 10

Wk 5 13 14 Maths Competition 15 16 17

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Dear Parents,

What an absolutely wonderful Mini-Mos & Fair!!

I think we broke all records in every aspect of the day. I have seen many Mini-Mos & Fair Days in my time at MPS and this one was probably the best I can remember, with perfect weather and perfect organisation! The most wonderful aspect of the day is the amazing community spirit generated which far surpasses the fundraising.

Congratulations and very special thanks to:

Nick Elliott & the Race Team for your brilliant and faultless organisation,

Sally Whitehead & the Fair Team for a fantastic job in creating such a fabulously different fair,

Francisca Barlin for your tireless (and endless) work carried out so calmly and efficiently in overall management of the event,

Kiri Walker & the ‘Bean Counters’ for your tenacity and efficiency in managing all things financial,

Liz Williams & Cherelle Martin for exceptional communication and marketing,

Pat Farmer for being a fabulous Ambassador,

The MPS Staff for all your great work in so many areas of the day,

Our Band & Dance Group for your superb performances,

Simon Menzies & our generous Sponsors - your fantastic contribution makes all the difference,

All our MPS runners, children, teachers and parents for your energy and commitment,

All parents and friends who donated their time (and goods) so freely as well as attending and having fun on the day.

I hope I have not left anyone out; so many people gave so much of their time and energy to ensure the success of the Mini-Mos & Fair. On behalf of the children, teachers and the charities, a heartfelt thank you! The weather was not quite so kind for our Athletics Carnival, nevertheless, the MPS spirit abounded in plenty despite the cold conditions.

Special thanks to:

All Year 3 – 6 students who ran so well and demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship and support of each other,

Stephen Dowler for your wonderful, efficient organisation and management of the carnival,

Years 3-6 teachers for your energy and hard work in ensuring that the carnival ran smoothly,

All parent helpers for your magnificent support in so many ways – we could not do it without you. Congratulations and well done all !

Semester 1 Reports will go home with all students on Monday, please check your child’s bag and let us know if you have not received yours.

This will be the last Whaler for Term 2, thank you for your support throughout the term and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Please remember that the last day of term for all students is Thursday June 28th and that school resumes for everyone on Monday July 16th.

Best Wishes, Kate Cooper

Lost Property Please check lost property for any missing clothing - there is a mountain of school jumpers waiting to be claimed. Thank you!

STUDENT HAPPENINGS

Grandparents and Special Visitors Day

Yesterday my dad came in for Special Visitors Day. I asked dad questions about when he was a little boy. Then dad went down to the hall. He took pictures. Wow! It was fun! Piran 1J Yesterday we had a big concert. My grandparents are Gerald and Judy. My grandparents got the front seat! They loved it. Michaela 1J Yesterday it was Grandparents Day. My visitors’ names were Go Go, Ganfa and Alex. We went on the stage and I had tears of joy, it was in my eyes. Thomas 1J

Yesterday it was Grandparents and Special Visitors Day. My special guest was my mum. First we had to fill in a form. She lived in Hong Kong. I love her very much. After we filled in our form we got to draw a picture. I had to draw her and she had to draw me. We got to have a photo of me and my mum. Later we did our grandparents concert. We did 3 songs and 1 poem. We had to bring a photo of us when we were a baby because Ms Polito was going to make a movie for the concert. The poem was called “The Moon”, I learned it in one week, and it was very easy. There were 3 verses, it is very long. I loved the concert it was very cool. I hope there’s going to be another one. After the concert we got afternoon tea. My mum gave me a piece of cake with strawberries. It was very yummy. Archie 1J

Yesterday it was Grandparents and Special Visitors Day. My special visitor was my daddy. First I showed my daddy the art works I did. Then I asked him some questions about when he was a child. After that he drew a picture of me and I drew a picture of him. After we drew the pictures we did a concert. Kit 1J Yesterday we had Grandparents and Special Visitors Day. First we interviewed each other. Next we danced to “Love is in the Air.” After, we sang our school song. Then we said a poem called “The Moon”. (It was very loud). We watched a movie Ms Polito had been making for months. Then we danced to “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing” and “Reach”. Oscar 1J

A big thank you to all our guests for visiting us on this special day.

Year 5 C.A.R.E.S Bike Safety Excursion

On Monday the 4th June my class went to C.A.R.E.S Bike Safety. At C.A.R.E.S we learnt heaps of things like signalling, the right helmets to wear and the road rules. They showed us movies to do with safety and what to do when you’re riding your bike on the road. They helped us ride our bikes around an obstacle course. After lunch we rode around a mini-road which was exactly like a real road but for bikes! We were given yellow licenses and every time we did something wrong they would cross out a number. When we left C.A.R.E.S, I felt heaps more confident about the road. Lydia 5P

Harrison and Juchan stopping at a crossing.

Lachlan riding on the mini-road. Thembi and Suzana ready to ride.

I went to C.A.R.E.S on Thursday 7th June. I learnt how to obey the road rules. I enjoyed riding on the mini-road, getting my bike license and going on the obstacle course. On the mini-road there were traffic lights, road signs, a children’s crossing and a pedestrian crossing. I wish I could go again! Harrison 5P

Firstly, when we got to C.A.R.E.S we learned about road rules and road safety. There were 2 policemen and they told us about the Australian Standard stickers that you must have when you go bicycle riding. After that we all got our bikes and we did a little practice with our bikes to learn how to turn swiftly and to stop at the stop signs. After recess we watched a video about what to do when you’re out and about. Then we had lunch, after lunch we rode around the bike track. The track had traffic lights, roundabouts, give-way signs and everything you would see on the road. C.A.R.E.S was very educational and fun! Izzy 5D

Firstly we got on the bus and drove to C.A.R.E.S and it took about 1 hour. When we got there a real police officer was there and she spoke to us about road safety! After that we got helmets and our bikes! The bikes were BMX bikes and were really cool! On the helmets there are special stickers which are Australian proved. The sticker looks like a rectangle which is red and has white ticks! After we got our helmets on we started riding. We did a practice first. We had to go around cones then drive in a straight line. Next we looked left then right then we drove in a lane with our left or right hand out. We did this for about 30 minutes then we had recess. Recess was about 20 minutes where everyone was running around! After that we went inside this room and watched a couple of movies about bike safety. We then finally rode our bike without training. We went on a special bike track and there were traffic lights, speed bumps and a roundabout! It was great fun at C.A.R.E.S and I wish I could go back! Kyle 5D

From the Library Would parents please ensure that their children return all library books by early next week as they need to be in by the school holidays. Thank you.

CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS Well what can I say! Band Camp was amazing. We really do have the best kids in the world. They were hard working, courteous and just a little bit outrageous when needed. The weather was kind and after two days we really had fulfilled every expectation of the camp. A massive thank you to Victoria Harding, Tracy Miles, Josie De Monchaux, Charmion Rowe, Michelle McKinnon and their endless list of helpers. Also great thanks to Brad Madigan, Doug Cotterill, Malcolm Martin and all the tutors. Last, but not least, to the teacher helpers, Fiona Davis, Steve Dowler, Scott Bagnall and Leisha Scott. The pictures tell the story.

The Giant Swing Rock Climbing Talent Quest Maestros Abseiling

The Flying Fox Archery Laser Tag

Talent Quest Extraordinaires A random music break – wild!!!! Oh, and a bit of MUSIC!!!!

Thank you, too, for the Yamaha and Mini-Mos Concerts. Next term begins with:

1. The Acacia Strings (Opera House) Rehearsal at Croydon Public School on Monday, 23rd July. 2. All Junior Band, Performance Band, Senior Strings and Junior Strings attending a Sydney Symphony

Workshop at Angel Place on Tuesday, 24th July.

3. NSW Band Festival for Performance and Junior Band at the University of NSW on SUNDAY 5th August. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE PUT THIS IN YOUR DIARY. We need a great roll up.

Barbara Tauber (Creative Arts Coordinator)

P&C NEWS

P&C Positions Vacant

Uniform Shop Manager - The wonderful Martha Sullivan will be leaving MPS at the end of this year. and if you have 7-10 hours per week to spare for this paid position, please speak to Martha for further information about the role

at mjrsullivan@yahoo.com or 0416 027 760.

WHAT A MINI-MOS – THANKS EVERYONE!!!

o 3,100 race registrations, up 10% from last year. o $40,000 raised for our designated charities, Giant Steps and

Starlight Children’s Foundation – double that of last year. o Record numbers of MPS children ran the races – around 400

of you! o More sponsors than ever – don’t forget to support those

who support our school. o Gorgeous weather o Thousands of people having a great time, especially at our

fabulous fair!!!

The numbers are being crunched and by the end of term we will let you know how much money was raised for the school, and give you some more detailed feedback. Check out the race results on the Mini-Mos website: www.mini-mos.com. Download photos and FOLLOW US on Facebook and Twitter - MiniMosFunRun 2012

Every single MPS year raised over $1,000 each for the charities. Awesome result!! But the clear winner was Year One…congratulations, to date you have raised $6,760! You win a pizza party which you will enjoy next term. It’s not too late to donate! Go to the Mini-Mos website and follow the links. This year, we had SO MANY new rides at the fair…and it spread across the whole school, providing separate adventure zones for both biggies and littlies! Initial feedback is that it was a big hit!! Let us know what you thought! Do you want to be part of the Mini-Mos team for next year? It’s heaps of fun and a highly rewarding way of being part of your child’s school community. Contact Francisca Barlin at mfbarlin@bigpond.com

The Mini-Mos Team

Toy Stall Here is a photo of a missing piece from a toddler's musical boot bought at the Mini-Mos toy stall. If the purchaser recognises it, please get in touch with Nina on gloucesterwalk@yahoo.co.uk.

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