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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 25 June 2019

Skills for Life

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT This week we welcome Miss Elise Waghorn who will be working with K/6CA for the remainder of the term. Welcome Elise! Today and tomorrow our Year 6 students, led by Ms Berg, are being trained as peer support leaders. Peer support lessons will begin next term on Tuesday afternoons for all students K-6. Many thanks to Ms Berg and the Stage 3 staff for supporting our student leaders.

I’m sure everyone felt the disappointment for the Matilda’s as their World Cup campaign came to an end this week. But despite the disappointment, Captain Sam Kerr’s words, “we’ll learn from it and we’ll come back stronger” sent an important message to all of us about the power of positivity and resilience. I know all of the Matilda’s families and supporters are incredibly proud of the girls and a certain principal who is having an amazing time away!

Enjoy the week!

Mrs Khay

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY EXCELLENCE SAFETY

TERM 3 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY REMINDER A reminder that all students and staff return to school on Monday, 22 July. Staff Development Day will take place on Monday, 19 August. Students will not attend school on this day.

Calendar Week 9

Wednesday, 26 June 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey and Gold Cards to be handed into the office for the next Recognition Assembly (Wk1, T3).

Friday, 28 June 2019 2pm Infants Assembly 1/2PT Hosting

Week 10 Important Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday, 2 July 2019 2.45pm Thompson’s Pie Drive order pick-up

Wednesday, 3 July 2019 NAIDOC Day

2pm NAIDOC Assembly

Thursday, 4 July 2019 Stage 2 Touch Football Gala

Friday, 5 July 2019 Last Day of Term 2

Monday, 22 July 2019 Staff & Students resume for Term 3

Wednesday, 24 July 2019 2pm Whole School Recognition Assembly (postponed from Term 2)

Thursday, 25 July 2019 Todd Woodbridge Cup

Friday, 26 July 2019 3rd Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 2020 Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement Test

Friday, 2 August 2019 Athletics Carnival

Tuesday, 6 August 2019 Zone Athletics Carnival

Friday, 9 August 2019 Infants Assembly 1/2SG Hosting

Friday, 16 August 2019 Primary Assembly

Monday, 19 August 2019 Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Wednesday, 21 August 2019 2pm Whole School Assembly

Friday, 23 August 2019 4th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

Friday, 30 August 2019 Hunter Athletics Carnival

2pm Infants Assembly KKM Hosting

Friday, 6 September 2019 2pm Primary Assembly

Friday, 13 September 2019 2pm Infants Assembly KDO Hosting

Friday, 20 September 2019 5th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 2pm Whole School Assembly

Friday, 27 September 2019 Last Day of Term 3

Monday, 14 October 2019 Student and Staff resume for Term 4

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Thursday, 17 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday, 18 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday, 6 December 2019 Principal’s Picnic

Monday, 9 December 2019 Presentation Day

Tuesday, 10 December 2019 Year 6 Farewell

Thursday, 12 December 2019 Carols Evening

Monday, 16 December 2019 Party Day

Wednesday, 18 December 2019 Last day of Term 4 for students

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Tuesday, 25 June 2019

OFFICE NEWS Grey & Gold Cards

The cut-off date for grey and gold cards to be handed in to the school office for the next whole school assembly is 9am Wednesday, 26 June 2019 (Week 9).

Whole School Assembly Due to NAIDOC Day celebrations on Wednesday, 3 July the Recognition Assembly will now be held on Wednesday, 24 July 2019. NAIDOC CELEBRATION MPS This year we will be celebrating NAIDOC on Wednesday, 3 July. It is our intention to provide all students with a variety of cultural experiences through a range of activities including a celebratory assembly. Students will be making story poles in the lead up to our special day. The story poles will represent the learning journey of each class and will be displayed and presented at our assembly. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all community members, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous to attend the day and our assembly. Exact times are to be confirmed so please look out on Facebook and read our newsletter for further details. MPS NAIDOC committee, 2019. DANCE NEWS Hunter Schools Dance Festival The senior dance group successfully auditioned to perform at the Hunter Schools Dance Festival. The performance will be on Wednesday, 31 July 2019 (Week 2, Term 3). Dancers are required to attend a rehearsal during the day at 2pm and will perform from 6pm that night. Full details including ticket sales, costume requirements and expectations will be included in the permission note that will be sent out this week. Mrs Deb Groth Dance Coordinating Teacher SPORT NEWS Stage 2 Touch Football The Stage 2 Touch gala day will be held Week 10, Thursday, 4 June at Newcastle Touch Fields.

PSSA Rugby Union Good luck to Latesha W as she trials for the Hunter PSSA Rugby Union team this Thursday.

Callaghan Transition Football The Year 6 students had a great time at the Callaghan football gala last Thursday. Thanks to all those who supported the students on the day. Congratulations to Brodie B, Mitchell S and Roy C for winning the best and fairest for their team. Roy also won the overall best and fairest on the day over all other competitors.

Debbie Wingrove Sports Coordinator

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Tuesday, 25 June 2019

CANTEEN NEWS Canteen Roster Term 2 Day Date Name

Week 9 Wednesday 26 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 27 June Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 28 June Jamie, Amanda S, Esme, Kass

Week 10 Monday 1 July Kristie, Carolyn, Amy

Tuesday 2 July Lesley, Sheree

Wednesday 3 July Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 4 July Janelle, Lesley, Cher

Friday 5 July Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

• Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am • Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm

Cathy & Kiera 😊😊☺

NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours • Tuesday 8. 30am - 9.30am • Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm Visit the website by clicking on the link below to order uniforms online.

http://www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au/

P&C News Fundraising News Woolworths Earn and Learn The Woolworths earn and learn campaign ends today, 25 June 2019. However, we have a little more time to get the stickers collected and counted before we can redeem our rewards. The goal we have set is 20,000 stickers and at the moment we have collected just over 10,000, half way with plenty more needed. So would you please remind your relatives, friends and workmates that you are collecting these for your children and let’s see what wonderful educational equipment we can earn for our school. Thompson’s Pie Plus Other Products Drive A huge thank you to everyone that placed an order for Thompson’s products, we were simply inundated with them. The delivery date is next week on Tuesday, 2 July 2019. Items will be packaged up and MUST be collected on this day, from 2.45 pm at the school hall as we do not have storage facilities to cater for the volume.

If you are willing and able to assist with the compilation of orders, please leave your name and contact number at the school office, so that the finer details and arrangements can be finalised by the committee. We sincerely appreciate your support with this event. Fundraising Committee.