MARRAR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Principal: Mr. David Adamson

Centenary Dr, Marrar NSW 2652 T: 02 69 274 364

E: marrar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au F: 02 69 274 377

W: www.marrar-p.school.nsw.gov.au Facebook: Marrar Public School

CALENDAR

TERM 2

Week 3— Mon 13th May, Sporting Schools

Tues 14th May-Thurs 16th May, NAPLAN

Fri 17th May, Sporting Schools

Sat 18th May, P&C sock stall

WEEK 4—Tues 21st May, Sporting Schools

Week 5—Friday 31st May, Small Schools Athletics Carnival

Week 6—Tues 4th June, Biggest Morning Tea

Wed 5th June, P&C meeting

Week 7—Thurs 13th June, Riverina Cross Country

Week 9—Thurs 27th June, School Photo Day

Week 10—Wed 3rd July, District Athletics Carnival

Fri 5th July, Last day of term 2

Friday 10th May 2019

Term 2 Week 2

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

K-3 ..................................... 2

4-6 ..................................... 3

From the office................... 3

Library leaves .................... 4

P & C notes ....................... 4

Journalists’ Corner………...5

Coolamon Library………….6

Community Noticeboard….6

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome back to the beginning of term 2. I hope that you all had a wonderful break with families and friends.

During the holidays a number of students represented the school at the Coolamon Anzac march. A big thank you for your efforts and also to Mrs Pattison for co-ordinating and marching with the students and Mrs Stone for marching.

The weather is obviously changing rather quickly. All new uni-forms can be purchased by visiting the Hunters website and find-ing Marrar PS under sporting clubs. Please make sure that all uniform items are clearly labelled.

Last Friday was the first day that students were able to purchase pies and sausage rolls from school. Pies are $4 and sausage rolls are $3. This will continue for term 2 and 3.

This week we have had a number of children and staff sick. If your child is sick please keep them at home in a warm and com-fortable place. There are some nasty bugs around at the moment. It would be appreciated if parents/carers could contact the school via phone or provide a note on their return to school.

Miss Salzke finished up for the year this week. As mentioned pre-viously, Miss Piltz will be replacing her. I am sure that we all wel-come Miss Piltz and hope that she has an enjoyable time at Mar-rar PS. We look forward to hearing from Miss Salzke once the baby has arrived!

Next week, students in year 3 and 5 will be completing the Naplan tests. We wish them all the best!

Last Friday, students began athletics coaching activities as part of sporting schools. These lessons will continue for the next 3 weeks in preparation for the Small Schools carnival which will be held on Friday 31st May at Coolamon.

Just a reminder that a note was sent home last week regarding the school excursion and deposit. If this could be attended to that would be appreciated. At this stage we have 4 parents expressing their interest in attending. If you would like to be included please let the school know as soon as possible (dates: 17th—19th Sep-tember).

Mr. Adamson.

Welcome back to another busy term at MPS! Whilst the term is just beginning, so much is

happening in the coming weeks.! A big event for year 3 and 5 next week is Naplan. Best of

luck to those students. Remember to read each part carefully and do your best!

There are also many sporting carnivals and opportunities to represent the school so keep

up the good work!

I would like to thank those students who attended the Anzac Day march in Coolamon and

Mrs Pattison and Mrs Stone for marching with them. I have been told you all represented

our school with pride.

As you are well aware, I am now on maternity leave, my last day was Tuesday 7th May.

While this has come up so quickly and I couldn’t be more excited for the next chapter in

my life, it makes my mind rest easier knowing the school has been lucky enough to find

Miss Piltz to take on the role. It definitely makes going on leave much easier when you

know you are leaving the school in good hands. Welcome to MPS Miss Piltz!

Good luck for the rest of the term and don’t worry anyone, I will be back before you know

it!!

Miss Salzke.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN K-3

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Some students enjoying the sun at our Mothers Day

morning tea!

4-6 REPORT

This week in 4-6 we have started a power point on Jenolan Caves because that is where we

are going for this year’s excursion. We had to find information about Jenolan Caves. Mr Ad-

amson gave us some questions about Jenolan Caves which we had to answer. Some of us are

already finished.

Last Friday we started doing athletics for sport. It was fun. We did long jump, a relay and

shot put.

Also, Miss Salzke had her last day on Tuesday because she is having a baby. We now have

Miss Piltz to do library and teach K-3.

Molly Pattison.

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● The deposit for the whole

school excursion is due

soon. Please contact the

school if you have any ques-

tions or concerns.

● The note for the Small

Schools Athletics carnival is

attached to this newsletter.

Please return the permis-

sion note, signed to the of-

fice by Friday 25th May.

Don’t forget that every Friday Ganmain pies & sausage rolls are able to be purchased at school for lunch!

Pies $4

Sausage rolls $3

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LIBRARY LEAVES

P & C NOTES

Library will remain on a Monday after-

noon. Remember to return your books,

so you can borrow new ones to read each

week.

Keep reading and logging for the Prem-

iers Reading Challenge! Some students

have done very well already but still have

some books to read before they are satisfactorily com-

plete. Remember the timeframe books need to be read in

and only K-2 can log books that have been read to them.

Sorry year 3, class books don’t count for you!

Keep reading! Miss Salzke.

We would like to wish all the wonderful

mothers, grandmothers and all the

amazing people in our lives a wonderful

Mothers Day!

Thank you to everyone who came to our Mothers Day morn-

ing tea, we enjoyed delicious baked goodies in the lovely,

warm sun!

We would like to thank our volunteers who are selling raffle

tickets at Coolamon tomorrow for our street raffle. These

fundraisers are all important to help the P&C subsidise costs

for all students.

Next Saturday 18th May, we will be having a sock stall for

the election. Socks will be sold for $5 a pair and are available

in a funky range of colours!

Felicity Pattison

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Woolworths

Earn ‘n’

Learn

Marrar Public School has

once again registered for the

Woolworths earn ‘n’ learn

program.

When you shop at woolies

you will earn 1 sticker for

every $10 spent.

We have collection boxes at

Woolworths, Gurwood St

and Woolworths in the Mar-

ketplace.

We can also collect them at

school and if anyone needs

any sticker sheets, we have

plenty available!

ANZAC DAY

On the 25th April, it was ANZAC Day and it was at Coo-

lamon. When I got there, my family were the only Mar-

rar kids there so we waited. About 10 minutes later the

Pattison’s arrived with the wreath. Soon we were march-

ing but there were only 4 kids, the Stones and the Patti-

sons. We

marched until we

made it to the

Cenotaph. We

waited for a bit

then Molly and I went and laid the wreath. When we got

back we waited for everyone else to lay their wreaths.

The Last Post was played and the pigeons were released.

Then they said a few words and it was over.

By Lennard Stone.

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JOURNALISTS’ CORNER

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EASTER HAT PARADE

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

COOLAMON LIBRARY

Author Talk– The Coolamon library welcomes

author Leith Russell with her new book, “A top end

story”. In her book she highlights the trials and

joys of spending 12 months in the Top End running

preschools which caught her imagination. During

her time in the Northern Territory Leith kept a dai-

ly journal and also found time to make many

sketches, all of which have been recorded in her

book. Leigh will be visiting the library on Tuesday 14th May at

10.30am, everyone is most welcome.

Lego Club– Lego club is on Wednesday’s from 4pm to 5.00pm. Also

on Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am. The aim of Lego club is for

children to have fun , learn to communicate with others and to develop

their problem solving skills. The program is free for children aged be-

tween 5 and 15. All Lego is provided. Any donations of Lego would be

appreciated.

Self Service Kiosk– The library has a self service kiosk provided by

Service NSW. The kiosk will provide our community access to a wide

range of government service, including

NSW Seniors’ Cards, Marriage and Birth

Certificates and renewal of NSW Drivers’

licence and registrations. Please phone

the library for more information.

David Adamson

Principal

Marrar Public

School

Centenary Drive

Marrar NSW 2652 Phone: 0269 274 364

Fax: 0269 274 377

Facebook: Marrar Public School

Coolamon Shire Library

129 Cowabbie Street

Coolamon NSW 2701

Ph. 02 69 272 492

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Coolamon Preschool Association Inc.

Assistant Educator position A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passion-ate early childhood educator to join the team at our community based Preschool. You will be a dynamic, hardworking individual who demonstrates a genuine passion for working with children aged three to five. Here at the Preschool we value the importance of play and are looking for an educator with the same values who has the ability to connect with children, families and be a part of the Preschool team. Our Preschool has been providing early child-hood education for children aged 3 to 5 years of age for over 40 years within the Coolamon community. For further information please ring the Preschool Director Corie Flanigan on 69 273 270 .

Applications close on 27th May 2019