Mullaway Primary School 15 Whitton Place MULLAWAY NSW 2456 Phone: 6654 0377 Facsimile: 6654 2751

Email: mullaway-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.mullaway-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

School Administration Manager: Mrs. Leanne Bartlett Relieving Principal: Mr. David King

November 30 2016 Term 4 Week 8

Visit: http://www.mullaway-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/calendar

Term 4 2016

Intensive Swimming Thurs 24th Nov – Thur 8th Dec (not Wednesdays)

WHS Work Experience Mon 28th Nov – Fri 9th Dec

2017 Captains Nominations

Wed 30th Nov

Year 6/7 WHS Orientation Tues 6th December

Final Scripture Lesson Tues 6th December

Premier’s Reading Challenge Morning Tea

Wed 7th December

2017 Captains Speeches and Voting

Wed 7th December

Christmas Carols Evening Wed 7th December-5pm

Presentation Day Fri 9th December

Reports/ Portfolios Home Fri 9th December

Canteen Garden Working Bee

Our thanks to the parents, teachers and students who

helped out at the canteen garden working bee last

weekend. A new, stronger frame was devised with new

netting to keep away the animal intruders. This will

allow us to produce the best vegetables and herbs

possible in the growing space. All students will benefit

through this garden to plate health and sustainability

program.

Tayo, Rebecca, Jack, Haley, Dane, Adam

and Mrs Gray getting their hands dirty.

Lake Ainsworth Fun

Our Stage 3 students have returned from an action-

packed week at Lake Ainsworth Sport and Recreation

Centre. The students and teachers had a fabulous week

of outdoor activities and social activities.

Congratulations to the students for setting a high

standard of behavior and a big thank you to the staff,

Mrs Dibb, Mr Cheers and Josh, who gave up so much of

their family time to supervise this excursion.

Further Planning for 2017

Next year will see the final year of implementation for

our 2015-2017 Strategic Plan. Our three Focus

Directions continue to be:

Enhancing the quality of teaching, learning and

communication through innovative technology

Promoting healthy living and sustainability

Building capacity through quality partnerships

Within these focus areas we have new ideas for

implementation. They include:

Additional laptop computers for learning tasks

Challenging Apps for the iPads

Digital continuum(assessment) tracking for all

students in Literacy and Numeracy

A digital newsletter and communication

platform for parents

Extension of vegetable gardens and student

lesson integration

Mindfulness activities for both physical and

mental health

A new chicken coup

Broad reaching partnerships between three

other primary schools, focusing on best practice

for teachers and improved learning.

In 2017 we are planning to operate two Kindergarten

classes, three Stage 1 classes, two Stage 2 classes and

two Stage 3 classes. Class placements for students will

not be known until the commencement of the 2017

school year due to the weekly changing of enrolments.

Stage placements for teachers will be released in our

final newsletter on Wednesday 14th December.

Sadly, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Cass Sutherland

this year. Mrs Sutherland has been a fantastic

contributor to the Stage 2 teaching team and she will be

sorely missed. Replacing her is Mrs Judy Roberts, who

has been appointed permanently on staff at Mullaway

PS. Mrs Roberts is leaving Lord Howe Island to make a

new home on the Coffs Coast. We are looking forward

to her positive energy and expertise in 2017.

Myilly, Jade, Mrs Sutherland, Jack, Makayla & Miah

Gymnastics Fun

Kindergarten are currently enjoying some intensive

gymnastics fun every Thursday. Mrs Gentle and Miss

Burgess, with the help of many supportive parents, are

giving the students a chance to take some risks and

extend their gross motor skills. It all looks like great fun.

Mr Ray Rincheval Retires

Last week Mr Ray Rincheval, the Principal of Sandy

Beach Public School, announced his retirement. Mr

Rincheval has been an integral part of not only Sandy

Beach PS but our Northern Beaches Community of

Schools for over 12 years. He has enormous respect

amongst his school community and his fellow

professionals. I would like to congratulate Mr Rincheval

and wish him a long, fruitful retirement.

Congratulations Mrs Kathy Gray

Mrs Kathy Gray has just been awarded a ‘Certificate of

Recognition’ on World Teachers Day by the Australian

College of Educators. Mrs Gray has been a highly

accomplished teacher at Mullaway PS for over 15 years

and we are all very proud of her contributions. This is a

very worthy award; congratulations Mrs Gray.

Welcome Tyler

We welcome Tyler into the Stage 2 Pandanus class.

Mullaway PS Ex-Students Graduate Year 12

It’s wonderful to see some of our ex-students continue

their successful education journey at Woolgoolga HS

and complete the Higher School Certificate.

Congratulations to Ben, Gemma, Bronte, Emily, Jorja,

Bianca, Emily, Liam, Jesse and Jai. We are all proud of

you.

David King

Relieving Principal

NEXT NEWSLETTER: Wednesday 14th December

THE WEEKLY AWARDS

Monday 21st November ~ Grevillea ~ Miss Burgess

Sebastien Stulle

~ Lorikeets ~ Mrs Gentle

Orlando Day

~ Glossy ~ Miss Canale

Matthew Kearns

~ Casuarina ~ Mr Grant

Luca Struzik

~ Wonga ~ Mrs Byrne

Ruby Rose Lye

~ Kites ~ Mrs Sutherland

Max Stanton

~ Pandanus ~ Miss Hills

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~ Bluegum ~ Mrs Dibb

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~ Kookaburra ~ Mr Cheers

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~ Library ~ Mrs Gray

Oscar Sutherland

Miss Gay Vann Geerligs

Miss Hopper ~

Mr King ~

THE WEEKLY AWARDS

Monday 28th November ~ Grevillea ~ Miss Burgess

Zarlia Stelzer

~ Lorikeets ~ Mrs Gentle

Jack Ricketts

~ Glossy ~ Miss Canale

Jordy Macpherson

~ Casuarina ~ Mr Grant

Beau Banks

~ Wonga ~ Mrs Byrne

Jaden Coombes

~ Kites ~ Mrs Sutherland

Khyesha Piper-Parkes

~ Pandanus ~ Miss Hills

Felicity Day

~ Bluegum ~ Mrs Dibb

All of Bluegum

~ Kookaburra ~ Mr Cheers

Zac Lye

~ Library ~ Mrs Gray

Gracie Berger

Miss Gay ~

Miss Hopper Louis Campbell

Mr King Xenon Hardy

Library End of Year News Congratulations to all the great borrowers this year! Unfortunately, as we come to the end of the year all borrowing must stop. It would be wonderful if all students can please return their library books and home readers by the end of this week. If there are any issues with lost or damaged books please send in a note or call the school. Sometimes books are returned to the library and not returned properly off the computer, so we can sort these small problems out.

Premiers Reading Challenge Congratulations to all the 43 students who successfully completed the Premiers Reading Challenge this year. Invitations have been sent out to all the children who completed the challenge. The morning tea will take place in the library on Wednesday, 7th December, 2016 at 11.30am. Parents are welcome to attend.

NEW MULLAWAY SCHOOL SHIRTS - $25

New shirts can be ordered through our school canteen for $25. There are shirts available to check for the

correct size before placing your order.

Don’t forget this is a three year phase in system, so there is no rush.

Shirts can also be purchased from Slick Sports Wear

4/37 Lawson Cres, Coffs Harbour. Opening hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri.

Don’t forget that if anyone is looking for uniforms for

your children Oz-E Kids at 13 Market Street Woolgoolga

still supply and have in stock Mullaway Primary School

uniforms including girls dresses, skorts, jumpers, and

the traditional Teal shirt.

Kindergarten 2017 We are now taking enrolments for

Kinder 2017 If you have a child at home or know of

any in your neighbourhood who will be ready for school in 2017 please

contact the school office so we can begin preparations for

next year.

CANTEEN ROSTER

~ TERM 4 ~ ~~~ WEEK 8~~~ Thursday 1/12/16

Tina Ballangarry / Tara Rule Friday 2/12/16 Tina Ballangarry

~~~ WEEK 9 ~~~ Tuesday 6/12/16

Tina Ballangarry / Tara Rule Wednesday 7/12/16

Tina Ballangarry Thursday 8/12/16

Julie Pearce / Rebecca Woodrow Friday 9/12/16

Rebecca Woodrow

~~~ WEEK 10~~~ CANTEEN CLOSED ALL WEEK

Please contact Tina Ballangarry 0477 248 234 ASAP if you cannot do your designated day or if you need a second person on your day.

Notes Sent Home with this Newsletter

K – 2 End of Year Excursion (K – 2 students)

High School Orientation (Year 6 students)

A GREAT IDEA WE HAVE SEEN AROUND OUR SCHOOL IS TO GET YOUR CHILD’S NAME/INITIALS

EMBROIDERED ON THEIR SCHOOL HAT - THIS WOULD GREATLY ASSIST IN PREVENTING YOUR

CHILD’S HAT BEING LOST! (we believe cost is between $3 & $6 at a local

business in Coffs Harbour)

P&C News

It is hard to believe that the end of the school year is so close. The P&C would like to thank the school community for all their support this year and we look forward to sharing next year with you all as well as our new Kindergarten families. Our next P&C meeting is Wednesday 15 February 2017, all welcome at 5pm in the staffroom (main office block).

Carols Night: We still have the P&C Christmas Carols on Wednesday 7 December 2016 at 5pm, please come along for a fun night with the whole family. There will be stalls from local community members open at 5pm so you can pick up those last minute gifts, have your face painted or purchase a refreshing glass of homemade lemonade. The carols will start at 6pm so bring your best singing voice along with you. We also have Santa making an appearance at 7.30pm and Mr King will read us The Night Before Christmas to end the night. Don’t forget there will be no food on sale for dinner so bring a picnic or alternatively have our canteen committee supply a dinner hamper for you for only $10 an adult and $5 a child but hurry orders must be in no later than Friday, 2

nd December.

Canteen Update: The canteen has had a great year and our new slushy machine is a big hit with the whole school. We would like to thank all the canteen volunteers for all your hard work this year. We could not keep the canteen open without your valuable help, your time and support is really appreciated. Also a great BIG thank you for Tina our canteen coordinator! Tina does an amazing job and works tirelessly for our children to have healthy nutritious lunches. If anyone else would like to contribute any ideas of how to improve our canteen for 2017, or if you have any menu suggestions, we would love to hear from you. We are also looking for new volunteers for 2017, so if you can spare a day a fortnight, month or even once a term we would appreciate your help.

CANTEEN WILL BE CLOSED THE LAST WEEK OF TERM (12 – 16 Dec.).

The last day of trading will be Friday, 9th

December. To run down stock we have a few specials starting Thursday 30th until sold out: Home made large chicken breast nuggets .50c Home made Sausage Rolls $2.00 Chicken breast burgers $3.00

Julie Marshall ~ P&C President

Waste Free Lunch Challenge – Winner Bluegum!

Week 5 saw Mullaway kids focus on reducing packaging and waste in their lunch boxes. The Waste-Free Lunch Challenge is one of Mullaway Primary School’s sustainability education initiatives. By participating, students have focused on better understanding how we can take action to reduce our waste. Waste-free lunches also save money and promote healthy eating. It was a very close race to decide the winner as all classes made a significant reduction in packaging throughout the week, some by almost half. A big congratulation to Bluegum who were the overall winners of our Waste Free Challenge and will enjoy a slushie from the canteen as their prize. Waste free lunches will continue to be a focus at Mullaway with several random spot checks over the remainder of the term. Well done to everyone! Mrs Sutherland

Student Banking If students are planning on ordering a Reward from Student Banking this year, last date to order will be

Tuesday 29th November. Anything ordered after that date will not be delivered until next year.

Excellence in Child Dental Services All children under 18 years of age can receive FREE DENTAL CARE through The Mid North Coast Local Health District.

PARENTS DO NOT NEED TO HOLD A PENSION CARD OR HEALTH CARE CARD FOR THEIR CHILD TO BE ELIGIBLE.

Please call 1300 65 16 25 if you would like your child to have a check-up.

IF THEY ARE IN PAIN OR HAVE DENTAL PROBLEMS THEY WILL BE PRIORITISED WHEN YOU CALL 1300 65 16 25 TO BE TRIAGED.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour

Website http://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/

LOST PROPERTY

(The scurge of all schools)

Once again our Lost Property is

OVERFLOWING with lunch boxes, water

bottles, school jumpers, swimwear and

other clothing, towels and assorted items.

PLEASE remember to label all your child’s

items, including t-shirts.

I would urge you to check the Lost

Property Trolley when next you are in or

remind your child/ren to look for their own

items.

Any items remaining at the end of the

year will be donated to local charity shops,

thrown away or recycled through our

second hand uniform pool.

Host an Exchange Student in 2017!

Do you have a spare room? World Education Program (WEP) Australia, a non-profit student exchange organisation is looking for volunteer host families to host an overseas exchange student!

See Australia through the eyes of a non-Australian

Visit new places and re-visit old favourites

Teach our local customs and language

Gain a new family member and friend for life

Have lots of fun! Students are arriving in February 2017 and are looking forward to learning about Australia! Find out more! Request a free information pack for your family! Text “hosting” to 0428 246 633 info@wep.org.au www.wep.org.au World Education Program Australia Limited WEP Australia ABN 82 098 289 897 A NON-PROFIT STUDENT EXCHANGE ORGANISATION REGISTERED/APPROVED BY THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS/REGULATORY AUTHORITIES IN NEW SOUTH WALES, QUEENSLAND AND VICTORIA.