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Murwillumbah East Public School
Newsletter Term 3, Week 6
28th August, 2018
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Parent Voice
This term, our school will be participating in the
Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of
the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student,
teacher and parent surveys) on student
engagement. The survey asks parents and carers
questions about different factors that are known to
impact on student wellbeing and engagement.
Running this survey will help our school understand
parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s
experience at school. These include:
communication between parents/carers and staff,
activities and practices at home and parent/carer
views on the school's support of learning and
behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our
school make practical improvements.
The survey is conducted entirely online on
smartphones, ipads, tablets, laptops or computers.
The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to
complete and is completely confidential. The
parent survey will be conducted between 27
August and 26 October. Although participating in
the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are
very much appreciated.
You can use the link below to complete the survey
at home or the school office staff can make
computers available so that you can complete the
survey during school hours.
https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/meps18
We value your opinion and want you to have a
voice in our school so please jump online and
complete the survey!
Tell Them From Me - Student Survey
I am delighted that this term, our school, like many
other public schools in the state, will again
participate in a Department of Education initiative:
the Tell Them From Me student feedback survey.
You may remember that our students also
participated in a Tell Them From Me student survey
in Term 1 this year. Asking students to complete the
survey twice in one year allows us to identify trends
in student responses as well as track engagement
and motivation across the school year.
The survey is a great opportunity for our students to
provide us with valuable and quick feedback on
what they think about school life, how engaged
they are with school and the different ways that
teachers interact with them.
More than 6,300 schools in Australia and around the
world have used Tell Them From Me to survey 5.4
million students. Capturing the voices of our students
will help improve how we do things at our school.
I want to assure you that the survey is confidential.
The survey is conducted online and will typically
take less than 30 minutes to complete. It will be
administered during school hours between 27
August and 26 October. Participating in the survey is
entirely voluntary.
A consent form and FAQs for parents/carers about
the survey is being sent home with students. If you
do not want your child or children to participate,
please return the form to school by Friday 31st
August 2018.
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Canteen Supervisor Position
I am pleased to advise that Rychelle Douglas has
agreed to accept the role of Canteen Supervisor for
2018. Congratulations and we hope you enjoy your
new position.
Please watch this space for our grand re-opening
date!
University of NSW Global Assessments (ICAS)
Recently some of our students completed the
spelling assessment from ICAS. These are hugely
challenging tasks and are completed by students
from all over Australia and the greater Pacific
region.
A huge congratulations to our students who
performed so well, we are very proud of your
achievements.
Brita Jamison - Credit
Zoe Johnston - Credit
Jayda North - Credit
Gypsy Hynes - Credit
Matildas Golds - Credit
Joel Townsend - Credit
Isaac Rose - Merit
Tyson Betts - Merit
Toby Shapland - Merit
Guitar Lessons
Paul Carrigg is our guitar teacher who volunteers his
time at our school. The students have thoroughly
enjoyed their first week!
K-2 Drama Excursion to Wollumbin HS
Our K-2 students have been invited to attend a
production of an original play for young people
written by the members of the Stage 5 Drama and
Stage 5 Music students at Wollumbin HS. Our
students will watch the 50 minute show and then
participate in a 40 minute workshop. A great
experience for our students and all free of charge.
Permission notes will accompany this letter.
Japanese Sport
Stage 2 have been focusing on Japanese sports
this term. We were lucky enough to have Kanako
Nekooki, (Shanaki’s mum), come and give a
display last week. It had all our students fully
engaged! Thank you Kanako for giving up your
time to share your knowledge and expertise!
Bunnings BBQ
Last Saturday, a great team of P&C volunteers and
some staff members manned the BBQ at Bunnings
South Tweed. This was a hugely successful
fundraiser with profits from the day totalling $2,530!
A huge thank you to all who helped on the day,
our students and staff are extremely grateful for all
your effort.
Michele Waters, Elise Kachel, Sheree Scott, Imogen
Scott, Soenke Bierman, Natalie Dickinson, Sam
Rowsell, Ken Harries, Tim McConnell, Bianca
Luxford, Johnny Taylor, Cindy Secomb, Grant Bliss,
Matt Cupitt and Cassie Cranston-Freeman.
My Leave
Next week until the end of Term 3, I will be taking
long service leave. Mrs Vanessa Chaffey will be
Relieving Principal during my absence.
I look forward to seeing you all in Term 4.
Sam Rowsell
Principal
Book Club
Could all book club orders be returned by Monday
10th September. Please ensure child's name and
class are on the order form WITH the correct
money.
Triathlon - Friday 31st August
Triathlon A with Ms Noble and Mr Goodcamp
SWIM/BIKE SESSION
- Joggers - Bike
- Helmet - Trystar rash vest
- Swimmers/Cap - Goggles
- Towel - Water Bottle
Triathlon B with Brendan Murray
BIKE/RUN/TRANSITIONS SESSION
- Joggers - Bike
- Helmet - Trystar rash vest
- Water bottle
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Students of the Week
Class Awards
Mrs Watts KW Declan
Ms Davison &
Mrs Cambridge K-1D Grace
Miss Anderson 1A Noah
Mrs Lindsay 1-2L Elexis
Mrs Chaffey 2-3C Jack
Ms O’Loughlin 3-4O’L Alice
Mr Wills 3-4W Lomani
Ms Robinson 5R Joe
Ms Noble 5-6N James
Mr Tunaley 6T Mitchell
Mr Edwards K-6E Kristin
Ms Lamrock K-6L
“Happy Birthday” to these students
Harrison, Matilda, Kyrone, Nimrat, Isaiah and Hunter.
Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL)
Week 5 Rule
Before School
Wait for Teacher
to come on Duty
Congratulations:
Stage 1 - Mason, Indeekah, Oliver, Hunter, Keija,
Jarrah, Aaliyah and Tayla
Stage 2 & 3 - Jayden, Delilah, Noah, Jayah, Wyatt,
Niamh, Chris, Alice and Mairah
Week 6 Rule
Before School
We walk quickly to lines
P & C Blackboard
P & C Meeting will be held tonight, 28th August, in
our staffroom, commencing at 7pm. All welcome.
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
SRC - Buy a Bale Fundraiser
Our SRC would like to say a huge thank you to the
MEPS community for their amazing contribution to
support Aussie Farmers suffering from drought.
Total money raised was $1,223.00.
Students on the SRC voted to donate this money
towards purchasing:
- Bales of Hay - 5 x small 5 x Large
- Water - 1 x 11,500 litres
- Hampers - 4 x Hampers
- Diesel to Cart - 101 litres
Thanks again for your generosity .
Ms Noble and the SRC
Public Speaking
Stage 1 – Our Stage Final will be held this
Wednesday the 29th of August in our school hall
commencing at 10.00am.
Student representatives are:
KW - Finnegan Tempest, Joshua Bryant, Emily
Randles and Maddison Hillman
K-1D - Cameron Van Eck, Grace Cupitt, Eli
Chapman and Josie Jamison
1A - Alicia Miller, Isabella Betts, Charli Thorpe and
Carly Henke
1-2L - Marleyah Wyborn, Aaliyah Govan, Darcy
Turner, Evan Mitchell De’Ath and Lachlan Newman
2/3C - Lucas Bliss, Jack Cupitt, Charlie Housen,
Charlie Woods and Ruby Hampton
Students will be selected to represent at our school
final next week.
Stage 2 and 3 – These classes are finalising class
finals and students will be chosen to represent at the
school final.
Our School Final, to be held on Wednesday 5th
September, in our school hall from 9.30am. One
student from this final in each stage will be
selected to represent our school at the Far North
Coast Public Speaking Awards on Thursday 13th
September (term 3 week 8) at South Tweed Heads
Primary School.
Good Luck and Enjoy!
Ms Noble
Book Week - Murwillumbah Town Library Visit
Last week was Book Week in Australia. As part of
our celebrations the primary classes visited the local
public library. It is a wonderful opportunity for our
children to enjoy the services and the public
building our community library has to offer. A huge
thank you to the Murwillumbah Library and to our
children for their enthusiasm and wonderful
behaviour.
Mrs Evans (Teacher Librarian)
Friday Assembly - Please note
Our whole school assembly this Friday 31st August
will be run by our school councillors due to the FNC
Athletics Carnival.
Next week, 3-4W will host our assembly which will
take place in our school hall at midday.
All welcome.
Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018
The Challenge will end on Friday – 31st August, 2018!
Please ensure all books are entered on line at
Premier’s Reading Challenge 2018. The children log
on with their school log on and password.
Some children have already completed the
challenge and will receive their certificate later in
the year.
Mrs Evans (Teacher Librarian)
Be safe
Be respectful
Be a learner
Well
Done!
Be safe
Be respectful
Be a learner
Well
Done!
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Community Notices
Bronze Bee Award - 40 Bee Cards
Congratulations to the following students on
reaching their Bronze Award:
Dominic Power, Jack Dillon,
Mia Quinn, Ekam Atwal,
Gemma Hinds, Jack Cupitt,
Ryenne McMahon, Keija Lisson,
Marley Wyborn, Riley Tempest,
Britta Jamison, Lily Gadsby,
Mason Mitchell, Victoria Kirk, Issac
Rose, Joel Townsend, Oliver Barrett, Jayah
Heatherill, Alicia Miller, Dylan Jankowski, Alyra Hurst,
Maddison Hillman, Indeeka Heatherill, Maeleigh
Heatherill, Aaliyah Govan and Evan Mitchell-De’Ath
Silver Bee Award - 50 Bee Cards
Congratulations to the following students on
reaching their Silver Award:
Emilie Swift-Devine, Ella
Gamble, Alice Cupitt, Avneet
Atwal, Ava Betts, Gemma Hinds,
Mikaela Harries
Community Notices
CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION WWW.CESE.NSW.GOV. AU
1. What is the Partners in Learning parent survey?
The Partners in Learning parent survey is part of the Tell Them
From Me suite of surveys on student engagement. The parent
survey helps to clarify and strengthen the important relationship
between parent and school.
The survey is designed to measure, assess and report insights
from the parent point of view at the school and system
levels. The focus of this NSW survey is on student wellbeing,
engagement and effective teaching practices.
2. What kind of questions will the survey ask?
The survey questions aim to understand parents’ perspectives
on their child’s experience at school, including teaching,
communication and the school’s support of learning and
behaviour. The survey also aims to understand parents’
perspectives on activities and practices at home related to their
child’s learning.
The survey will ask parents questions about:
Parents feel
welcome
Parents are
informed
Parents support learning
at home
School supports
positive behaviour
Safety
Inclusion
Communication
preferences
Parents’ participation
at school
School supports
learning
3. How have schools been selected to take part?
The survey is open to all NSW government schools at no cost to
them. Your school has decided to participate.
4. How will taking part in this survey benefit my child’s school?
The parent survey provides school principals and school leaders
with parents’ perspectives on their school as well as learning
at home. Communication between parents and staff, activities
and practices at home, and parent views on the school’s
support of learning and behaviour help build an accurate and
timely picture that schools can use for practical improvements.
Data collected from the survey responses are quickly compiled
into reports for school leaders. Principals can then use this
information to help them identify emerging issues and plan for
school improvement.
5. How does the parent survey relate to the student survey?
The parent survey is complementary to the Tell Them From
Me student survey that your child may have been asked to
complete. These surveys are offered (along with a teacher
survey) to ensure schools can capture the views of students,
teachers and parents.
For more detail on each of the surveys, see the survey website:
http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au/
6. What do I need to do to participate in the survey?
The survey typically takes 15 minutes and is conducted entirely
online through a secure website operated by the survey
developers, The Learning Bar. You can complete the surveys on
desktop computers, laptops, ipads, tablets and smartphones.
You will be provided with a link to complete the survey at
home or your school may make computers available so that you
can complete the survey during school hours. This link will be
distributed to you by your school during Term 3.
Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation
CENTRE FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS AND EVALUATION WWW.CESE.NSW.GOV. AU
1. Do I need to participate?
No, participation in the survey is optional. Whilst your
responses are very much appreciated, if during the survey,
you feel uncomfortable, you can stop the survey at any
time. The majority of questions in the survey can be
skipped.
2. Will the school be able to identify me or my child from my responses?
Staff in schools will not be able to identify individual parents
or students from parent responses. Data suppression rules are
applied to the school reporting tools where there are fewer
than five responses.
3. What sort of analysis will be done of the survey data?
Once the surveys are completed, reports are prepared and
in most cases are available to schools within three business
days. School leaders can use the data to better understand
the experiences and views of parents at their school.
CESE will undertake state-wide analysis of the survey
data in conjunction with existing student data held by the
department, including performance data. The results will
help all schools better understand the relationship between
parents and students’ engagement, students’ wellbeing, effective teaching
and student learning. Results from CESE’s analysis of this data will also help
teachers and principals discuss what works to improve student outcomes.
This supports the department’s continuing focus on quality teaching and
leadership. The data will be retained for future analysis to help us better
understand the nature of student engagement and wellbeing over time.
4. When will the Partners in Learning
survey happen?
The surveys will be conducted in all participating schools between
Monday 27th August (Week 6, Term 3) and Friday 26th October 2018 (Week 2, Term 4).
If you have any questions about the parent survey, please contact CESE via email: TTFM@det.nsw.edu.au or by
telephone: 1300 131 499.
What is CESE?
The Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE) is part of the Department of Education.
CESE has been established to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of education in New South Wales.
CESE will identify and share what works, creating new opportunities to improve teaching and learning across all of education.
More information about CESE is available at: www.cese.nsw.gov.au
What is The Learning Bar?
The Learning Bar is a Canadian education company that specialises in school surveys for both primary and secondary students.
Its survey, Tell Them From Me, is the largest national school survey in Canada, used in nine of Canada’s ten provinces. More than
6,300 schools and 5.4 million students have participated in the survey. Australian schools have been participating in the Tell Them
From Me surveys since 2012.
The Learning Bar is led by Dr J Douglas Willms. Dr Willms is the President of the International Academy of Education, a Member
of the US National Academy of Education and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He recently held the Tier 1 Canada
Research Chair in Literacy and Human Development for 14 years. Dr Willms has played a lead role in the development of
questions for the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
More information about The Learning Bar is available at: www.thelearningbar.com
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Murwillumbah East Public School
Term 3 Calendar
6 27th August 28th August
WHS Yr 5 Sports Day
7:00pm
P&C Meeting
29th August 30th August 31st August
Father’s Day Stall
FNC Athletics
Carnival
1/2
7 3rd September 4th September 5th September
Learning Ladder
begins
School Public
Speaking Finals
6th September
WHS Yr5/6 Maths
Olympiad
7th September
3-4W presenting
K-6 Assembly
8/9
8 10th September
Swimming Scheme
(10 days)
11th September 12th September
Learning Ladder
13th September
Cake Stall
(6T, K/6E & staff)
District Public
Speaking - Tweed
Heads Sth PS
14th September
North Coast
Athletics carnival
15/16
9 17th September
Swimming Scheme
18th September 19th September
Learning Ladder
20th September 21st September
6T presenting
K-6 Assembly
22/23
10 24th September 25th September 26th September
Learning Ladder
27th September
K-2 Children’s
Theatre excursion -
WHS
28th September
Last day of Term 3
29/30
Term 4 Calendar
1 15th October
All staff & students
return
16th October 17th October
Learning Ladder
18th October 19th October 20/21
2 22nd October 23rd October
6:00pm MEPS
Performing Arts
Night - School Hall
24th October
Learning Ladder
25th October
26th October 27/28