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John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287 T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E [email protected] Web: www.maryland-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Our P & C Association meets the 3 rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm All parents and community members are welcome to attend Our School Council meets the 3 rd Tuesday at 6.00pm Respect Responsibility Excellence Safety Page 1 Newsletter Maryland Public School Tuesday, 4 April 2017 Skills for Life PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome to the final school week of term 1! Last Friday the weather gods were kind and provided stunning weather for our Cross Country event. Congratulations to all who participated, tried their hardest and displayed great sportsmanship. Thank you to Mrs Wingrove for her organisation and thanks to our staff and parents who supported the event. What a wonderful way to finish our week. Sadly, the weather gods weren’t as kind today and as a result, we needed to postpone our Grandfriend’s and Easter celebrations. We have re-scheduled them for Friday of this week. The day should run as was planned for today, however, we will be monitoring the weather and will make adjustments if necessary. The forecast at this stage is positive for Friday so all going well, we will hold the events then. We know that many family members and friends had travelled some distance to attend today and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and hope that we are able to proceed on Friday, with many Grandfriends in attendance. Please download our school app or connect with our Facebook page for information about school events. Whilst whenever possible we endeavour to communicate changes via our newsletter or notes, sometimes we need to make decisions at very short notice (as for today) and our social media platforms are the best way to distribute this information to our community during times like these. The School App for iPhones, smart phones and iPads is available free from the iTunes store or Google Play store. All parents and family members are encouraged to download and access the app. To connect to our facebook page click on the link https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPublic./ and follow us. This week there is an ANZAC display in the hall being conducted by Keiran Jeffriess. This annual event is appreciated by the students as Keiran brings military history to life with his fabulous stories and display. Thank you Keiran for sharing your time, enthusiasm and expertise. A reminder that the school's ANZAC Remembrance Service will be held on Friday, 7 April beginning at 2pm in the school hall. Everyone is most welcome to attend this most solemn assembly. And finally, thank you to everyone for your support during a very busy and eventful term. There are many changes happening in education and I would like to congratulate the professionalism of the Maryland PS staff for their efforts and commitment to the students and the school. Our ongoing, strong home-school partnerships ensure that we are able to prepare our children with skills for life. Thank you for playing your part. The staff and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe April school holidays. We look forward to Term 2, which will begin for all students on Wednesday, 26 April. Mrs Van Egmond https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPublic./ Opportunity Class 2018 If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2018, you need to apply soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from Wednesday, 26 April 2017 in a printed application information booklet and at https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and- opportunity-classes/year-5 . The application website opens on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 and closes on Friday, 12 May 2017. No late applications will be accepted. The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on Wednesday, 26 July 2017. Friday, 7 April Grandfriends Day & Easter Eggstravaganza Program 8.30am Book Fair in the Library 9.15am Assembly 10.15am Classroom Activities 11.00am Morning Tea 11.40am Easter Eggstravaganza 12.45pm Celebrations Conclude
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John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287
T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E [email protected] Web: www.maryland-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Our P & C Association meets the 3
rd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
All parents and community members are welcome to attend Our School Council meets the 3
rd Tuesday at 6.00pm
Respect Responsibility Excellence Safety
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Newsletter Maryland Public School
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Skills for Life
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome to the final school week of term 1!
Last Friday the weather gods were kind and provided stunning weather for our Cross Country event. Congratulations to all who participated, tried their hardest and displayed great sportsmanship. Thank you to Mrs Wingrove for her organisation and thanks to our staff and parents who supported the event. What a wonderful way to finish our week.
Sadly, the weather gods weren’t as kind today and as a result, we needed to postpone our Grandfriend’s and Easter celebrations. We have re-scheduled them for Friday of this week. The day should run as was planned for today, however, we will be monitoring the weather and will make adjustments if necessary. The forecast at this stage is positive for Friday so all going well, we will hold the events then. We know that many family members and friends had travelled some distance to attend today and we sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and hope that we are able to proceed on Friday, with many Grandfriends in attendance.
Please download our school app or connect with our Facebook page for information about school events. Whilst whenever possible we endeavour to communicate changes via our newsletter or notes, sometimes we need to make decisions at very short notice (as for today) and our social media platforms are the best way to distribute this information to our community during times like these.
The School App for iPhones, smart phones and iPads is available free from the iTunes store or Google Play store. All parents and family members are encouraged to download and access the app.
To connect to our facebook page click on the link https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPublic./ and follow us.
This week there is an ANZAC display in the hall being conducted by Keiran Jeffriess. This annual event is appreciated by the students as Keiran brings military history to life with his fabulous stories and display. Thank you Keiran for sharing your time, enthusiasm and expertise.
A reminder that the school's ANZAC Remembrance Service will be held on Friday, 7 April beginning at 2pm in the school hall. Everyone is most welcome to attend this most solemn assembly. And finally, thank you to everyone for your support during a very busy and eventful term. There are many changes happening in education and I would like to
congratulate the professionalism of the Maryland PS staff for their efforts and commitment to the students and the school. Our ongoing, strong home-school partnerships ensure that we are able to prepare our children with skills for life. Thank you for playing your part. The staff and I would like to wish everyone a wonderful and safe April school holidays. We look forward to Term 2, which will begin for all students on Wednesday, 26 April.
Mrs Van Egmond
https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPublic./
Opportunity Class 2018
If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5
opportunity class entry in 2018, you need to apply soon.
You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email
address (not the student’s email address).
Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be
available from Wednesday, 26 April 2017 in a printed
application information booklet and at
https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-
opportunity-classes/year-5 . The application website
opens on Wednesday, 26 April 2017 and closes on
Friday, 12 May 2017. No late applications will be
accepted.
The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on
Wednesday, 26 July 2017.
Friday, 7 April Grandfriends Day & Easter Eggstravaganza Program
8.30am Book Fair in the Library 9.15am Assembly 10.15am Classroom Activities 11.00am Morning Tea 11.40am Easter Eggstravaganza 12.45pm Celebrations Conclude
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Tuesday, 4 April 2017
Calendar Term 1 – Week 11
Thursday, 6 April, 2017 Lunchtime Dance balance due
Year 6 Shirt order and money due
Gymnastics Program note & payment due
Friday, 7 April 2017 8.30am Book Fair
9.15am Grandfriends & Easter Hat Parade Day
1st Canberra Instalment due
2.00pm ANZAC Day Assembly
Last Day of Term 1
Term 2 - Week 1
Monday, 24 April 2017 Staff Development Day
Tuesday, 25 April 2017 ANZAC Day
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 Students resume for Term 2
2018 Opportunity Class Placement & Application website opens
Friday, 28 April 2017 Zone Cross Country
2.20pm Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 Assembly
Important Dates for Your Diary
Tuesday, 2 May 2017 ChoralFest
6.00pm School Council AGM
Wednesday, 3 May 2017 3-Way Interviews
Friday, 5 May 2017 2.20pm Stage 2 & Stage 3 Assembly
Monday, 8 May 2017 CCWC – GATS Exam
Tuesday, 9 May 2017 NAPLAN
Wednesday, 10 May 2017 NAPLAN
Thursday, 11 May 2017 NAPLAN
Friday, 12 May 2017 Opportunity Class Placement website closes
Mother’s Day Stall
2.20pm Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 Assembly
Monday, 15 May 2017 CCWC GATS make-up test
Friday, 19 May 2017 2.20pm Stage 2 & Stage 3 Assembly
Tuesday, 23 May 2017 ICAS Digital Technology Competition
6.00pm School Council Meeting
7.30pm P&C Meeting
Friday, 26 May 2017 2.00pm Whole School Assembly
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 ICAS Science Competition
Friday, 2 June 2017 2.20pm Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 Assembly
Friday, 9 June 2017 2.20pm Stage 2 & Stage 3 Assembly
Friday, 16 June 2017 ICAS English Competition closing date
ICAS Mathematics Competition closing date
2.20pm Early Stage 1 & Stage 1 Assembly
Friday, 23 June 2017 2.20pm Stage 2 & Stage 3 Assembly
Friday, 30 June 2017 2.00pm Whole School Assembly
Last day of Term 2 Monday, 17 July 2017 Staff Development Day (Pupil
Free)
Tuesday, 18 July 2017 Students resume for Term 3
Wednesday, 26 July 2017 2018 Opportunity Class Placement
Monday, 31 July 2017 ICAS English Competition
Tuesday, 15 August 2017 ICAS Mathematics Competition
STAGE 3 NEWS Hunter Sports High School Applications Application forms for Hunter Sports High School 2018 are now available from Ms Blanch. Any students interested in applying should collect a form as soon as possible. Forms and additional information are also available from the Hunter Sports High School website. http://www.hunterspt-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Miss Megan Blanch (Stage 3 Supervisor)
EARLY STAGE 1 NEWS Just a reminder to keep sending those 'Home Reading' folders in, just in time for the holidays! Remember students can change their book each day.
Gymnastics will start next term, please make your payment by Thursday, 6 April if you have not done so,
it’s a great program that students will enjoy.
The end of term is fast approaching, have a safe and happy holiday break and we look forward to seeing our students in Term 2.
Mrs Lorraine Williams (Early Stage 1 Supervisor)
100% Attendance Award – Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards Congratulations to the following students who received the 100% Attendance Award at last Friday’s Whole School Assembly. These awards are granted to students who have had no partial or whole day absences in Term 4 2016.
Bronze Award Melissa D, Jordan R, Mia L, Ethan K, Larissa W.
Silver Award Lachlan S, Ashlin A.
Gold Award
Charlotte W, Byron B, Callan B, Olivia E, Drake C.
SPORT NEWS Cross Country Congratulations to all students who ran in the Cross Country last Friday. It was obvious from all the training that the fitness of the students was at a high level. The first 4 places will represent the school at the Zone Cross Country next term on Friday, 28 April at Federal Park. Thank you to all volunteers for their assistance at the carnival.
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Touch Football Trials The Touch Football Trials that were to be held this Friday has been postponed to early next term. Date to be advised.
Mrs Debbie Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)
Student Executive and Mr Wells at the Combined Schools ANZAC Service
FUNDRAISING NEWS Grandfriends Day & Easter Eggstravaganza A huge THANK YOU to all who supported the Easter Egg-stravaganza. We received lots of donations of chocolates, baskets, bags, books, bunny ears and other Easter items. We were very fortunate and had 56 prizes!!! All funds raised from this event (a total will be provided in upcoming newsletters) will be used to enrich the learning environment of the Maryland Public School students. Specific details will provided once determined by the P&C Committee in consultation with the Principal. Your support in this endeavour is greatly appreciated.
Mother’s Day Stall School holidays are very near and Mother’s Day which is held on Sunday, 14 May this year is fast approaching. A stall will be held in the school hall on Friday, 12 May 2017 which is in Week 3 of next term. Preparation for the stall has begun with volunteers assisting with the wrapping of items for the stall last week. So while you are out and about in the holidays please consider donating suitable items for the special mothers / carer providers in the school community. Some suggestions include; face washers and soaps, body wash and loafers, cups and coffee / tea bags or wrapped lollies / chocolates, photo frames, hand creams, key rings, or shopping lists. Items will be priced from $1 - $5 and a selection made available to each class. Full details will be provided next term.
Have a happy and safe Easter holiday break and we look forward to seeing you in Term 2.
Fundraising Committee
CANTEEN NEWS Canteen Roster Term 1
Day Date Name
Week 11 Wednesday
5 April Miyako, Lesley, Robyn
Thursday 6 April Alisa W, Rachel P
Friday 7 April Jamie, Deanna, Sheree, Nathan, Alicia G.
Term 2 Week 1
Monday 24 April Staff Development Day
Tuesday 25 April ANZAC Day
Wednesday 26 April Miyako, Lesley, Robyn
Thursday 27 April Katie O, Jessica F
Friday 28 April Jamie, Bec S, Amanda S.
Term 2 Week 2
Monday 1 May Camen, Cath
Tuesday 2 May Carmen, Christine S
Wednesday 3 May Miyako, Lesley, Robyn
Thursday 4 May Alisa W, Rachel P
Friday 5 May Jamie, Sheree, Nathan,
NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours
Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am
Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm
PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours
Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am
Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm
Cyndi and Carmen 😊☺
BRONZE AWARDS Xavier B, Anh N, Nithin K, Mia McK, Keeley S, Shaelani D, Lincoln S, Savana T, Khloe K.
SILVER AWARDS Brandon G, Bethany K, Sophie L, Ethan K, Charoula K, Harry S.
AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE - Sammy E.
