Important Information … MPS website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

• Year 6 Farewell 6pm & Primary Disco tonight 7:30 – 9:30pm • P&C Christmas Raffle – please continue to sell tickets, more available at the school office

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1. PRINCIPAL

TWILIGHT CONCERT: Rehearsals have begun in earnest for the concert that will feature each grade and every student from K-6, performing a segment relating to the theme, Red Carpet Royalty. The concert will be held on the lovely infants lawn (weather permitting) and will commence at 6.00pm sharp next Monday, 16th December. The P&C will be serving a barbecue between 4.45 and 5.30pm but children will need to assemble with their teachers at 5.45pm. Please bring a picnic rug or chair to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, with the evening expected to conclude by 8.00pm. Notes regarding simple but effective costuming will go home soon. Hope to see you there!

PRESENTATION CEREMONY: Thank you to the many parents and friends who attended last Thursday evening and shared in acknowledging a range of special student achievements. The choir, Studio Time singers and dancers provided entertainment with a concluding slide production of 2013 at MPS. As mentioned at the ceremony, the ultimate goals is to do your best and I especially applaud the students who may not have received an award on this occasion but came along with a smile to support their brother or sister or friend. Congratulations are extended to the 2013 student leaders for their outstanding presentations: Isabelle Bilton, Andrew Newton (captains); Sara Campbell, Connor Harris (vice captains); Grace Gaston, Stephanie Kennett, Christopher Sim and Bradley McLane (prefects). Student leaders for 2014 were inducted at the ceremony: Josie Orr, Braith Rohde (captains); Elka Devney, Joshua Elbourne (vice captains); Georgia Dennison, Olivia Garland, Connor Williams and Andrew Kirk (prefects). The Year 5 Student Mediators for 2014 are: Abby Newton, Chloe Brazel, Amelya Brooks, Holly Van Vegchel, Rhys Devney, Lincoln McNair, Evie Smith & Natalija Stanojevic. They will join the Year 6 mediators: Amy Egan, Chloe Makim, Grace Carter, Jemima Davis, Elka Devney, Will Caccianiga, Andrew Kirk and Braith Rohde. As always, Mrs June Hollands gave an inspiring speech as a prelude to presenting two students, Save Seeto and Thomas Blatchford with the Stan Hollands’ Memorial Awards. Mrs Hollands spoke of the virtue of being honest and acting with integrity – the very essence of living a good life. Several notes congratulating the students and staff have been received from guests, along with a special compliment offered on Friday morning by kindergarten

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student, Andrew Baxter-Tomkin – a true gentleman at such a very young age!

MUSIC CONCERT: Mr Roberts, Ms Drenkhan and the MPS music students provided a fantastic afternoon of music for an appreciative audience last Tuesday. The students gave both solo and group recitals with a range of instruments – saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, guitar, ukulele and cornet. Well Done!

YEAR 6 FAREWELL: This evening, Year 6 students will be enjoying a formal farewell, commencing at 6.00pm with finger food and a presentation of certificates, followed at 7.30pm by a disco for students in Years 3-6. This event is for MPS students only and will conclude at 9.00pm. Please personally collect your child from the hall as children will not be permitted to walk to waiting cars.

Tomorrow, MPS is hosting a visit from the Souths Care group, presenting an Oral Health program for K-6 children in the school hall and followed by a football clinic for students in Years

3-6. Children are invited to wear red and green for the day and bring along a gold coin donation that will be presented to a local children’s organisation. This is a school event for primary children and we will be welcoming students from Moree East PS and St Philomenas for the program.

ASSEMBLIES: Last week, classes KL-8 and KR-9 presented a delightful Christmas pageant for a large and appreciative audience. The children are to be congratulated for their attention to detail – miming with great skill, acting, singing and dancing. On Friday at 11.20am, the final assembly for Stage 1 will be hosted by 1B-6 and Miss Budge. Parents and friends are most welcome to attend.

SEASON’S GREETING: On behalf of the MPS staff, I thank everyone for their continued support and encouragement throughout the year – we look forward to 2014 with great optimism and enthusiasm. Season’s Greetings are extended to all MPS families for a happy and joyous Christmas period and a restful and safe summer holiday. School will resume for staff on Tuesday, 4th February with students in Years 1-6 resuming on Wednesday, 5th February and kindergarten commencing on Thursday, 6th February 2014. The P&C uniform shop will be open at various times prior to children resuming and the dates will be published in January editions of the Moree Champion. Mrs Lindy Hosegood

Tuesday, 10th December 2013

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3. P&C ASSOCIATION • MEETING: The next P&C meeting will be held on Monday, 17th February 2014 commencing at 6.00pm in the school library. • UNIFORM SHOP: The uniform shop will be open this week on Wednesday and Friday, 8.30 – 9.30am for the final time this year. • POSITION VACANT MOREE PUBLIC SCHOOL CANTEEN ASSISTANT - CASUAL RELIEF The MPS P&C Association is seeking suitable applicants for the position of canteen assistant - casual relief. The successful applicant will be employed by the P&C Association, under direct management of the canteen supervisor and would be employed on the days determined by the supervisor or when existing staff require replacement. Employment Casual: During schools week between Monday – Friday. Hours to be negotiated. Salary paid fortnightly in accordance with the Fast Food Industry Award 2010 (MA000003) – currently $22.48 including casual loading. Working with Children check and criminal records check is a pre-requisite to employment. Selection Criteria Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently. Previous experience in the hospitality industry is desirable. Knowledge of the 'Fresh Tastes @ School Strategy' course, equivalent or proof of commitment towards attainment. Written application addressing the criteria and including resume and two reference contacts should be sent to: President - Canteen Committee Moree Public School PO Box 1146 Moree 2400 Application close Monday 16th December 2013 Enquiries – Mrs Melita Thrift 0427 526124 • SOUTHS CARES: After the visit tomorrow, the P&C will be cooking a BBQ for all MPS students. Please contact Amy Quinlan on 0428 654099 if you are able to assist for a couple of hours.

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• FUNDRAISING TERM 4: Christmas Raffle The P&C Fundraising Committee has coordinated a fantastic end of year Christmas Raffle, with tickets attached to last week’s newsletter. If you would like more tickets to sell, please call in to the school office. The fabulous prizes include: X-Box 360, 7 piece outdoor setting, line trimmer, food hamper, men’s hamper, lady’s hamper. There will also be a children’s hamper as a ticket seller’s prize. We would like to thank the following local businesses who have donated such wonderful items to raise money for our school: * Lowreys Motors * Harvey Norman Moree * The Shoe Box * Mytyme Beauty * Tourism Moree * Fishabout * Mitre 10 Moree * Supercheap Auto Tickets will also be sold at school discos (primary 10/12), and at the school concert (16/12) before being drawn that night.

4. COMING EVENTS – Term 4 Please check each week for possible variations or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily Harvey Norman Superstore School News segment a little after 7.00am. 10 Mon 9 K-2 Disco Tues 10 Year 6 Farewell Wed 11 Souths Cares Visit Thurs 12 Fri 13 Reports to Parents

Assembly: 11.20 1B-6 11 Mon 16 K-6 Concert 6pm Tues 17 Class Parties Wed 18 Last Day for students Thurs 19 Staff Development Day Fri 20 Staff Development Day

5. CWA SCHOLARSHIP

The Moree Branch of the Country Women’s Association has a local scholarship which covers year 7 to year 10. Applications are available from the school office for year 6 students and must be completed and returned to school by tomorrow Wednesday 11th December for endorsement by the principal.

6. SCHOOL BANKING School banking has been completed for 2013. We have been advised that the service will commence again on Wednesday 12th February 2014 (Term 1 Week 2).

7. CLASS REQUIREMENTS for 2014

To allow for a smooth transition into school life after the Christmas holidays, students in years 3, 4, 5, & 6 will require the following resources for 2013.

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lead pencils (year 4 students will earn a pen licence

at some stage throughout the year) lead pencils, red/blue pens

coloured pencils, library bag

eraser, sharpener, ruler, paint shirt

glue stick, pencil case homework book

All workbooks used by the students in class will be supplied by the school. It is advisable to have a stock of resources at home for your child when they have used their equipment at school, especially lead pencils, pens and glue sticks. Please ensure your child’s name is on all belongings – this includes classroom equipment, hats, lunch boxes, drink bottle, clothing etc. We hope this information will assist you in preparing your child for his/her return to school.

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