MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Term 1 Edition 6 Wednesday 8 March 2017 Principal: Greg Culhane

Address: Henry Street Merewether NSW 2291 Phone: 49 631318 Website: http://www.merewether-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Year 5 and Year 6 Aussie Bush Excursion

We are planning for Year 5 and Year 6 to participate in a camping excursion to Aussie Bush Camp during term 4 —

Wednesday 1 November to Friday 3 November 2017.

Cost $290 includes accommodation, all meals, activities and transport by coach.

Permission slip with $50 deposit needs to be returned by this Friday 10 March.

We need these forms returned for us to be able to us confirm the booking.

Library News

Book Club Orders

Brochures for this months Book club have been sent home this week. Orders are to be returned to

the school office with correct money by Friday 24 March.

Book Review Information

As a part of our school’s library program, your child will present a few book reviews throughout this year. This is a great way to share what amazing resources we have in the library. Two students will be chosen each week to do a book review on the story that they borrowed from the library. They are to return the book the following week (on their library day) to share it with their class. All you need to do is help your child remem-ber the title, author, illustrator, what the book is about, their favourite part of the story, and what they would rate it out of 10. You might like to listen to them read it or read it to them.

Star Struck

Congratulations to both of our dance groups. The Star Struck Dance group and the Aboriginal

Dance group were both successful in their audition.

Please put these important dates in your diary

Thursday, May 25 FIRST Major Movement Rehearsal

Wednesday June 14 SECOND Major Movement Rehearsal

Thursday June 15 Technical and Dress Rehearsal

Friday June 16 Matinee and Evening Performances

The Star Struck Dance group will be practising in the hall every recess on a Monday and the Aboriginal Dance group will be

practising every Tuesday in the hall with the kind help from Patricia Wright.

Ethics

We want to resume ethics classes at Merewether Public School in Term 2. There is a letter going home today that will

tell you about ethics classes, ethics teachers and how you can find out more information.

Congratulations to all award recipients

KJ

Henry C

Cooper A

Rachael B

Tahlia P

Louis J

K/1I

Matilda B

Nate J

Rusty T

Bodhi M

Olivia H

1/2N

Taylah D Felicity V

Jeremiah D

Zoe S

David L

Owen P

2/3S

Heath W Owen T

Amber M

Tully W

Joshy F

Oliver L

3/4M

Riley B

Vusi M

Bianca J

Jessie T

Isac J

4/5R

Jacob S Georgie A

Elwyn W Mikaela J

Amelia D Isaac W

Oskar J Jessica T

Kynan J Isabella B

5/6P

Remi w

Tom J

Brayden T

Bailey K

Dates for your Diary

Term 1 Events

Date

Student Banking Every Tuesday

P & C Meeting Monday 20 March

Easter Hat Parade Friday 7 April

Don’t forget to like us on Facebook. The School is now on

Facebook! Share it with family and friends.

https://www.facebook.com/Merewether-Public -School

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Gymnastics

During Term 2, MPS will be participating in a K-6, whole school Gymnastics program. The program will focus on both strength and skills training incorporating all of the key fundamental movement skills. We have been lucky enough to secure the program through the Activated group who have many years of experience in delivering gymnastic programs to many Department schools. The program supports the PD/H/PE syllabus and provides the opportunity for students to access qualified Gymnastics coaches and skill specific equipment.

The cost of the program will be $40 per student. Please return the permission slip and money to the school office before the end of Term 1.

If payment is not received, your child will not be allowed to participate in the program.

This is a fantastic opportunity and one that we are very pleased to offer in 2017.

Vacation Care April 2017

There will be information and forms out soon for people interested in using the Vacation Care in the next school

Holidays.

Vacation care will be offered Monday 10th April till Thursday 13 April and Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 April.

Monday 24 April will be a Pupil Free day with care available through OOSH

2017 ICAS Assessments

Reminder if you wish your child to participate in the ICAS assessments you will need to complete the form and re-

turn with payment to the school office by Friday 10 March.

Newsletter 2017 Term 1 Week 6

P&C News

It’s full steam ahead this week with fundraising for the school. The Easter raffle tickets went home last

week on Friday in your child’s bag and the link to purchase the ‘The Entertainment™ Book’ through

Merewether Public School was also released on the Skoolbag App. Information is below.

The Entertainment™ Book is your guide to the most popular restaurants, attractions, shopping, travel and more,

all with value up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers. Here is the link to purchase the book through Merewether Public

School. This way you will ensure that 20% of the funds raised go directly to our wonderful school and children.

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/347a81

Easter egg donations are open!

The P&C kindly requests that families assist by donating Easter eggs for the Easter raffle at

the school office from the 6th- 31st of March. The raffle will take place in the school hall after

the Easter Hat Parade on 7th April. One large hamper will be donated to Ronald McDonald

House. Extra books of tickets are available from the school office. Tickets are only 50c each

and there will be many prizes to be won!

Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Sub-Committee News

The next P&C OSHC sub-committee meeting has not yet been scheduled. However, if your child/ren and

family rely on this service your thoughts and contribution are always welcome so that we can retain this

integral service within our school. Keep your eyes peeled for the next meeting date!

If you’d like to find out more about what’s happening in the school, would like to lend a hand, or are just

curious about what a P&C does – please come along to our next P&C Meeting.

When: Monday 20th March @ 7pm

Where: School Staff Room

Meeting minutes are posted up on the website following each meeting.

Please visit: http://www.merewether-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/p-c

Get in touch with us via the P&C Email: merewetherpandc@gmail.com

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