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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 4 June 2019

Skills for Life

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

This week we welcome to our school Mr Christopher Cash. Mr Cash is completing his Masters of Teaching at The University of Newcastle and will be working with Mr Blyth and 5/6BB for the remainder of the term.

On Thursday, Mr Blyth, Mr Cash and 12 Stage 3 students will be competing in the MiniME StarLAB Rover challenge at Callaghan College Waratah Campus. Students will be using the block coding site Scratch to navigate their robots around a city scape. Best of luck to our students and many thanks to Mr Blyth for his organisation for this event. Last Friday was the final session of the Solar Car Challenge at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus. Linkin, Cameron, Crystal and Holly represented Maryland PS proudly and took out third place. Congratulations!

Lastly, a reminder regarding the variation to staff development day in Term 3. All staff and students will return to school on Monday, 22 July. Staff development day will be held on Monday, 19 August. Students will not attend school on this day.

Have a great week!

Melissa Khay

Calendar Week 6

Friday, 7 June 2019 Sausage Sizzle orders & payment due.

(Cash only to the canteen)

2pm Primary Assembly

Week 7

Monday, 10 June 2019 Public Holiday

Tuesday, 11 June 2019 PSSA Basketball

Friday, 14 June 2019 10am – 11am K-2 PBL Disco

11.30am – 1.10pm 3 – 6 PBL Disco

2pm Infants Assembly 1/2TC Hosting

Important Dates for Your Diary

Friday, 21 June 2019 2nd Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Thompson’s Pie Drive orders & payment due

Wednesday, 26 June 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey and Gold Cards to be handed into the

office for next week’s Whole School Assembly

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

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

Wednesday, 3 July 2019 2pm Whole School 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

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

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OFFICE NEWS We are currently taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2020.

Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn 5 on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.

If you have a child starting Kindergarten in 2020 (or know somebody else who has) and have not already made enquires about enrolment, please either phone the office or come in to register.

Head Lice We have had a number of notifications regarding head lice. Please check your child’s hair regularly and treat if required.

100% Attendance Awards Congratulations to the following students who received the 100% Attendance Award at last Wednesday’s Whole School Assembly. These awards are granted to students who have had no partial or whole day absences in Term 1 2019.

Bronze Award Aalivyah C, Eli P, Breanna L, Summer L, Asha N, Levi R, Crystal S, Tyler T, Ryan W, Ivy C, Mackenzie G, Kristina L, Bonnie L, Anh N, Keely S, Khoby D-H, Melissa D, Skyla F, Sophie L, James N, Cooper P, Declan R, Beau R, Zachary A, Olivia E, Abigail H, Hayley K, Sydney-May R, Mackenzie VDL, Heidi D, Ava H, Aiden J, Jennifer N, Nidhi S, Ethan T, Macey W, Drake C, Justin D, Lilly H, Nathanael M, Abbey W, Sam W.

STAGE 1 NEWS Stage 1 students have been enjoying engaging with their new furniture in recent weeks to create innovative learning spaces in their classrooms. Below are some 1/2SG students using whiteboard tables to solve problems as a group and share their work.

Well done to all the students who have been bringing in their sight word recording sheets as they go up a level. We love to celebrate your success!

Now that it is getting cooler, we'd like to remind students to make sure their jumpers and winter clothing is labelled clearly and that it is put away in their bags.

We hope to see you at next Friday's K-2 Assembly hosted by 1/2TC.

Steph Garven on behalf of Stage 1 teachers.

BRONZE AWARDS Landon VV, Lewis R, Hunter K, Shaun C, Lionel S, Byron C, Hunter M, Cooper S, Charlie H, Cobia W, Blake M, Bella McR, James L, Zara C, Shuv S, Ariana W, Summah B, Tegan I-H.

SILVER AWARDS Matthew C, Mia L, Memphis O, Rosemary L, Rory L, Roy C, Lewis R, Tyson L.

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Riley W, Connor M, Abigail H, Olivia E.

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1/2PT NEWS Future focused learning STEAM challenge in 1/2PT on Friday 31/5/19. Students had to build a bear cave using classroom resources. So much fun and such clever students.

Peta Toll (1/2PT Teacher)

BAND NEWS Junior Band Our junior band members are well on their way to becoming wonderful musicians! Well done to each and every one of them for their dedication and commitment to their learning and practice at home.

This week, Week 6, Wednesday, in the hall at recess, Mr Bone and Mrs Shaw will be holding a group practice for all junior band members. Students need to promptly

bring their recess, instrument and music book to the hall for a short practice. This will occur every week on Wednesday during Term 2.

Many thanks,

Belinda Shaw (Band Coordinator)

DANCE NEWS Exciting news, the Senior Lunchtime Dance Group have been successful with their audition item “Sing, Sing, Sing” for the Hunter Schools Dance Festival (HSDF) 2019. A huge congratulations to the girls and dance teacher Mrs Bailey on this achievement. The dance troupe will be performing on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 at Wests Newcastle City. Full details regarding the HSDF including rehearsal time, the performance and costume requirements will be sent home later this week.

SPORT NEWS Stage 2 Touch Football Stage 2 trials for the Touch Football teams are being held by Mr Blyth and Mrs Toll.

Knights Knockout Good luck to the Junior Knights Knockout team. Thanks to Mr Blyth for coaching the team.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

FUNDRAISING NEWS Woolworths Earn and Learn Maryland Public School is registered for this campaign which runs until Tuesday, 25 June 2019, only three weeks remain. The goal

we have set is 20,000 stickers and at the moment we have collected just over 2,300 with plenty more needed. Sticker sheets are available adjacent to the collection box that is located near the school office for the deposit of these stickers. Tell 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. Collection boxes for Maryland Public School are also located at the following local Woolworths stores; Glendale, Jesmond and Warabrook. Keep up all that shopping and collect them now!!!

Thompson’s Pie Plus Other Products Drive These order forms were sent home last week to tempt your taste buds and those of family members, friends and work colleagues. A variety of bakery items have been offered to pop into lunch boxes, or lighten the preparation of evening meals. Simply fill out the order sheet (even ask grandma, the neighbours or your workmates to support our school) and gather the funds from each person placing an order. Orders and payment are due back at school before Friday, 21 June 2019. Items will be packaged up and ready to be collected from the school hall on Tuesday, 2 July 2019 from 2.45pm.

If you are able, free and willing to assist with the compilation of these orders on delivery day, kindly leave your details at the office.

Appreciate your support and consideration with this event.

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Fundraising Committee CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen Roster Term 2

Day Date Name

Week 6 Wednesday

5 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 6 June Janelle, Lesley, Cher

Friday 7 June Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne

Week 7 Monday

10 June Public Holiday

Tuesday 11 June Amy, Louisa

Wednesday 12 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 13 June Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 14 June Jamie, Esme, Maryanne, Kass

Week 7 Monday

17 June Amy, Carolyn

Tuesday 18 June Lesley, Sheree

Wednesday 19 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 20 June Susan, Amy

Friday 21 June 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/

COMMUNITY NEWS