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Mur-bah Magpie Newsletter of Tel: (02) 66721467 Murwillumbah Primary School Fax: (02) 66721008 PO Box 3 (Eyles Ave.,) Email: murwillumb-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484 Website: www.murwillumb-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Relieving Principal – Mrs Anne Reichart

School P&C meets at 6.30pm on 4th Wednesday of each month

Quote of the week: A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.

NEXT P&C MEETING WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY AT 6.30PM IN THE STAFFROOM THIS WILL BE THE AGM – ALL POSITIONS ARE VACANT

ALL WELCOME A message from the Principal, This is the final newsletter for the 2011 school year and on behalf of the staff of Murwillumbah Primary School, I would like to thank the community for their support throughout a year that has seen many changes within the school. The last school day for students will be Friday, December 16 but the staff will be engaging in professional learning and planning for 2012 the following Monday and Tuesday. We look towards a new beginning for the school in 2012 with Mr Daley beginning the year with the staff on Friday, January 27. Years 1 to 6 will be welcomed back to school on Monday, January 30 and Kinder students will begin by meeting their teachers on January 30 and January 31 when they participate in Best Start – ready for their first full day on Wednesday, February 1. During the holidays, it is anticipated that the old hall, the entry to the hall, computer room and current 5/6S classroom will be repainted and new carpet laid in the entrance to the old hall, too. Progress is being made towards the installation of new play equipment outside the Kinder rooms, and arrangements are underway for removal of trees to ensure students’ safety in this area. The computer room and 5/6S room will become one large computer room and the transition may begin during the holidays. Class lists for each of the ten classes have been finalised and preparations for relocation of three classes are underway. Mrs Hill is moving into the classroom next door and Mr Stowe will share a class with Mr Gamble in what is presently the 3/4RJ room. Mr Johnston will move into the current 3/4R room, where he will teach fulltime. At this time, I would like to acknowledge Mr Bush, Mrs Ryder and Mrs Robinson. Mrs Ryder has very successfully completed a difficult task this year - sharing a class – while Mr Johnston was teaching PE and Health K-6. Mrs Robinson became the 3/4R teacher in July and everyone enjoys visiting their classroom to view their visual arts! Mr Bush is going to teach computers K-6 in 2012 on Tuesday and Wednesday each week and his teaching of a Y3/4 class in 2011 is greatly appreciated by both his students and his colleagues. On a personal note, I would like to thank all of the teaching staff, the School Administrative Support Staff (including the teachers’ aides and our general assistant, Darryl), the students and the community of Murwillumbah Primary for their support during the two terms that I have enjoyed in your company. I have learnt a great deal and hope that I have been able to contribute to the future

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success of the school. The information gathered through the situation analysis has been used to inform planning for the school for the next three years, and this information will be summarised within a report – ready for inclusion on the school website at the beginning of the year, along with the School Plan and Annual School Report. I wish every member of the Murwillumbah Primary School community – staff, students, carers and parents - a very happy, safe and restful holiday and hope that 2012 brings all renewed vitality to enjoy an exciting year ahead. Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas. Reminder of Special Events…

Gold Reward Day on Friday, December 9th K-6 Party Day on Thursday, December 15. Final day of Term 4 for students on Friday, December 16. Staff development day on Friday 27th January 2012 Years 1 to 6 return to school on Monday 30th January 2012 Kindergarten children start on Wednesday 1st February 2012 School swimming carnival for years 3-6 on Thursday 2nd February 2012

Literacy Awards

KK: Evie KL: Manaia 1/2A: Joe 1/2K: Emma 1/2T:Breanna 2/3H: Charlie 3/4B: Ayla 3/4JR: Garrett 3/4R: Kiara 5/6P: Michellie 5/6PR: Gabi 5/6S: Alison

Mathematics Awards

KK: Cooper KL: Taylor 1/2A:Ruben 1/2K: Blake 1/2T: Jack 2/3H: Shelby 3/4B:Ethan 3/4JR: Kelsey 3/4R: Louise 5/6P: Charlotte 5/6PR: Jasmine 5/6S: Kade

Citizenship Awards

KK: Skye KL: James 1/2A: Jorja 1/2K Zachary 1/2T:Tahleka 2/3H: Emyleigh 3/4B: Danielle 3/4JR: Tiarn 3/4R: Lauren 5/6P: Thomas 5/6PR: Holly 5/6S: Cameron

Most Improved Awards KK: Chelsea KL: Tristan 1/2A: Amelie 1/2K: Geordie 1/2T: Madjenta 2/3H: Zac 3/4B: Billy 3/4JR: Chloe 3/4R: Zara 5/6P: Lara 5/6PR: Kaela 5/6S: Shanelle

Year 6 Band Awards Tully, Lara, Lyrica, Conor, Jayson, Michellie, Chloe, Summer, Pearl, Holly, Alison, Cormac

Library Awards KK: Cooper, Ayla KL: Griffin 1/2A: Phoebe 1/2K: Keira 1/2T: Tahleka 2/3H: Chloe 3/4B : Alyssa 3/4JR: Tiarn, Madison 3/4R: Jeremy 5/6P: Jordan 5/6PR: Corey 5/6S: Charisma

Sports Excellence Kade Cormac

Champion House 2011 Swifts

Judith Peisley Memorial Literacy Award Cade

Rotary Club Citizenship Award Layla

School Captains 2012 School Vice Captains 2012 Emilee and Ben Jasmine and Sam

Music DVD of Musicals

If you have any footage of any of our musicals from last week I would appreciate a copy on DVD left at the office for the attention of Vikki Armour. Unfortunately our school video camera didn’t work reliably on the night and we only have very limited footage. Instrument Lessons Please remember, that if for any reason your child is discontinuing lessons or changing from a group lesson to a private lesson this needs to be notified in writing to Vikki Armour by the last school day of term, Friday 16th December 2011. Year 6 students will receive a note about lessons for next year. Home Folders

All Concert Band and Bunyip Band home folders to be returned to school by Friday 9th December 2011. Please put the folders in a plastic bag that is clearly labelled with your name and either hand to Mrs Armour, Mrs Baker or the school office. Please do not just leave them in the hall or the music room. 1/2A Thank You

Mrs Anderson and 1/2A would like to say a very big thank you to Mrs Jarvis and Mrs Brown for all their assistance throughout the year. We would also like to thank Natalie Hall for helping with Mothers Day gifts, Mrs Paddock for helping with Fathers Day gifts and Kerri Turnbull for the interesting science experiments she has shared with us, Mrs Boyd and Jenny Thompson for their hands on involvement during literacy activities, MichelleThomas and Mrs Louise Parker for assisting with art and craft. An extra special thank you to Mrs Suellen Baker for being a part of 1/2A every Monday. Your assistance has been greatly appreciated.

Thank you all once again and we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Thank You to Mrs Niland for her organisation and assistance with our end of year school functions,

it is greatly appreciated, from all students and staff. Commonwealth Dollarmites School Banking Monday the 5th December was the last day this year for school banking. School banking will commence again on Monday 13th February 2012. Thank you for your support of this program in 2011. We hope the students will continue to save and bank in 2012. School Swimming Carnival

Please note on your calendar that the school swimming carnival for year 3-6 will be held on Thursday 2nd February at Tweed Aquatic Centre. Camp Goodenough for Years 4-6 2012

Notes asking for expressions of interest for this camp in May 2012 have been sent home. Please return the expression of interest notes to the school office as soon as possible. Places are strictly limited. STATIONERY REQUIRMENTS FOR YEARS 1 AND 2 FOR 2012 We would appreciate if you could purchase these supplies and have them labelled and ready for use

by Monday 30th January 2012.

Pencil case

Lead pencils – please stock up for the whole year (preferably HB)

Coloured pencils

Textas

Ruler – labelled in millimetres as well as centimetres

Sharpener – no battery operated ones

Erasers – no battery operated ones

3 x 128 page A4 exercise books

Home Reading Folder

Glue sticks – please stock up for the whole year

Tissues

Library bag

Gel pens and highlighters (optional) STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS FOR YEARS 3-6 FOR 2012

We would appreciate if you could purchase these supplies and have them labelled and ready for use by Monday 30th January 2012.

Pencil case

Lead pencils – please stock up for the whole year (preferably HB)

Coloured pencils

Textas

Blue and red pens (Years 4,5,6)

Ruler – labelled in millimetres as well as centimetres

Sharpener – no battery operated ones

Erasers – no battery operated ones

Dictionary (Oxford and Collins are best)

Small calculator

3 x 128 page A4 exercise books

Reading folder – Years 3 and 4

Glue sticks – please stock up for the whole year

Tissues

Compass and protractor (Years 4,5,6) – these will be collected by the teachers and only used when necessary

Gel pens and highlighters (optional) Please remember these supplies run out and need to be restocked throughout the year.

Some books will be sent home to be covered. Contact and covering paper will also be needed.

Contact Details

It is vitally important that we have up to date contact details for you in case your child is ill or injured. Please send us any changes to your mobile or home phone number or other emergency contact person details so we can update our records as soon as possible. Late Arrivals/Early Departures Green notes must be filled in at the office if your children are late arriving at school, you are taking them home early or they will be absent for a period of time due to an appointment. Parents should come to the office with their children if they are late or send a note with them stating reason.

Please do not just drop them off at the gate. Collect a Cap Scheme

Pauls milk will be conducting the Collect a Cap scheme from now on. We had fantastic support from parents, staff and community previously and we are asking you to please support this scheme again. Save your Pauls milk caps, send them into school and Pauls will pay us 10c for every cap that we collect.

KINDERGARTEN 2012 ENROLMENT FORMS

If you have a child or know of one who is due to start school next year please contact the school on 66721467 to arrange an appointment with the Principal for an interview and tour of the school . This assists the school in organising Kindergarten classes for 2012.

Please be aware that Cool Kids Before School Care has been postponed until further notice due to lack of numbers. After School Care and Vacation Care Programs are still running as usual.

A program of Holiday Activities for OOSH Vacation Care is included in this newsletter. It is essential to book for these activities. Please call Tanya on 0413 483 802. COMMUNITY NOTICES

Air Conditioning – For all your air conditioning and refrigeration needs please contact Nick De

Lyon at Jade A&R on 0414 862 762

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre Far North Coast – Do you need information on

Aged, Disability, Community of Health Services? Do you need to discuss respite options or a break from your caring role. If so call 1800 052 222. www.crccfnc.org

Murwillumbah Taekwondo. Martial Arts for the whole family. Monday and Thursday in the

catholic hall. Monday 4.15-5.15 and Thursday 5.30-6.30. 2 free lessons. Please call 1300552122.

Murwillumbah Tennis Club FREE tennis lessons for new players, ages 5-12 yrs, Fridays 4pm-4.45pm. Ph. Brandon Rowe 0400403323.

Murwillumbah Farmers Market Every Wednesday 7–11am at the Murwillumbah showground.

Entry via the Harry Williams Gate.

Bootcamp/Outdoor fitness training at Knox Park Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30-10.30. For more

information please contact Kath Simpson on 0429 030 524

Tweed Heads PCYC have gym, kindy gym, rhythmic gym, dance classes, boxing, martial arts and much more. For more information please call 07 55991714

Horsemanship for kids is being held during the school holidays at Pottsville. For more

information please call 66761579 or 0438377858.

Pokemon Holiday Art Classes Come to the coolest holiday art classes this Christmas and learn

how to draw your favourite pokemon with Cartoonist and Manga artist David Lovegrove. All materials supplied. 7 Nullum Street, Murwillumbah. Monday 19 to Friday 23 December from 9.30am to 11.30am. $25.00 per workshop or $20.00 concession.

Murwillumbah Public School

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WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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December 12

Staff Meeting

December 13

December 14

December 15

K-6 Party Day

December 16

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December 19

Staff Development

Day

December 20

Staff

Development

Day

December 21 December 22 December 23

KOOL KIDS OOSH PROGRAM

After school care is available here at school. Please contact Tanya John on 0413 483 802 to make the necessary

arrangements. Application forms and prices are available from the school office.

Murwillumbah Public School

TERM 1, 2012

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Week 1

23 Jan

24 Jan

25 Jan

26 Jan Australia Day Holiday

27 Jan Staff Development Day

2 30 Jan Yr1-6 students return to school K Best start Testing

31 Jan K Best Start Testing

1 Feb K students return

2 Feb School Swimming Carnival 10am – 2pm

3 Feb

3 6 Feb

7 Feb

8 Feb

9 Feb

10 Feb

4 13 Feb

14 Feb

15 Feb BER Recognition Ceremony

16 Feb

17 Feb

5 20 Feb

21 Feb

22 Feb

23 Feb

24 Feb

6 27 Feb

28 Feb

29 Feb

1 March

2 March

7 5 March

6 March School Photos

7 March Murwillumbah Netball Gala Day

8 March

9 March

8 12 March

13 March

14 March

15 March

16 March National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

9 19 March

20 March

21 March

22 March

23 March

10 26 March

27 March

28 March

29 March

30 March

11 2 April

3 April

4 April

5 April Last day of Term 1

6 April Good Friday

Hols 9 April Easter Monday

10 April

11 April

12 April

13 April

Hols 16 April

17 April

18 April

19 April

20 April

SCHOOL MUSICAL 2011

YEAR 6 FAREWELL 2011

PRESENTATION DAY 2011

COOL KIDS OOSH CARE

VACATION CARE - CHRISTMAS

2011 / 2012 Phone TANYA: 0413483802

Bookings Essential WEEK ONE: Monday 19th – Friday 23rd December – Welcome the Festive Season Monday 19

th: PUPIL FREE DAY- Today we will welcome the festive season to OOSH by setting up the Christmas tree, decorating

the room & having loads of jolly fun. We will create a Christmas collage, make Paper Snowflakes, Gift boxes & Dangly Reindeers.

There will also be outdoor fun with volleyball, Golden Orb & Water Play. Tuesday 20

th: PUPIL FREE DAY- Today will see us making Painted Angels, Foil Christmas Decorations, Tissue Paper Gift wrap

& Frosty Branches. We will make White Christmas to take home and enjoy playing Kick Cricket & Soccer as well as Water Play.

Wednesday 21st: Christmas decorations will be the order of the day today for you to take home & decorate your own tree, as well as

making gifts for loved ones. We will make Christmas Cookies, Bead decorations, Snowman Chains, Christmas Tree craft. There will

be Crocodile Crocodile, Touch Football & Water Play.

Thursday 22nd

: We will concentrate on making Christmas cards, Chocolate crackles, Reindeer Collages, Foil Bird Decorations &

Shiny paper garlands. Come & play Bullrush, 44 Home & enjoy Water Play.

Friday 23rd

: CHRISTMAS PARTY TIME- We will make fairy bread, White Christmas and Christmas cookies today. There will be

a Christmas Treasure Hunt & a game of Musical Chairs. We will play the Musical Dice Game, Pass the Parcel. Enjoy lots of fun,

prizes & Water Play today.

WEEK TWO: Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th December – Happy New Year PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEEK’S OPERATION IS DEPENDENT ON BOOKING NUMBERS. Monday 26

th & Tuesday 27

th December 2011- PUBLIC HOLIDAY- SERVICE CLOSED

Wednesday 28th

: Christmas is over for another year. It’s time to share & enjoy Christmas memories & look forward to welcoming in

the New Year of 2012. There will be Chinese Dragon craft, Paper Craft animals & lots of other interesting things to brighten up your

New Year. Thursday 29

th: IT’S ALL ABOUT ME! Share your aspirations, hopes & dreams for the New Year today. We will be busy learning

about ourselves & others by painting self portraits, making scrapbook pages , creating our own journals, creating My Circus, My

Farm & your Family Tree. We will play Dodge Ball and enjoy Water Play.

Friday 30th

: ‘P’ is for PARTY - Everything starts with the letter ‘P’ today. Come to OOSH dressed as a pumpkin, punk, princess or

person. Let’s party today like it’s New Years Eve. Help with streamers, ,New Year’s Noisemakers, balloons, party food, dancing.

There will be a lucky door prize today.

WEEK THREE: Tuesday 3rd – Friday 6th January 2012 – Hollywood Week Monday 2

nd : PUBLIC HOLIDAY – SERVICE CLOSED

Tuesday 3rd

: REACH FOR THE STARS: There will be a stars walk of fame, popcorn & movies galore today. Dress up as your fave character or movie star & win a prize. Games for today include Musical Towels, Pass the Hot Coconut & The Hollywood Hula

challenge.

Wednesday 4th

: EXCURSION: EPIC SKATE: We will be travelling to Tweed Heads for a day of roller skating. We leave OOSH

at 9.50am sharp this morning. Extra cost is $12.00 which includes skate / rollerblade hire, transport & 2 hours of skating. We will

arrive back around 1.30pm.

Thursday 5th

: SCULPTURE MADNESS: Create beautiful sculptures of your favourite Hollywood stars or characters today using

materials such as plaster, clay, paper mache & salt dough. If your creativity takes over you can sculpt anything!!! Wear your old

clothes today as it will get very messy. Come along & enjoy Bullrush, Beach Volleyball & the Waterslide.

Friday 6th

: HOLLYWOOD PERFORMANCES & ACADEMY AWARDS: Put on your actor hat today & show your alter ego to

all. There will be lots of performances worthy of an academy award, so bring your mega talent, sense of humour & be ready for

filming, directing or behind the scenes roles. Play Celebrity Heads, Duck Duck Goose & Charades.

WEEK 4: Monday 4th – Friday 13th January – Musical Magic Monday 9

th: LETS GO DISCO: Come on Let’s Boogie. Today we turn OOSH into a pumping disco with lots of music & dancing.

Show us your ROBOT, Air Guitar or do the SHUFFLE. There will be the Musical Dice Game, prizes & lots of games today.

Tuesday 10th

: EXCURSION TO INDOOR PLAYGROUND @ TWEED HEADS: Details to Be Announced.

Wednesday 11th

: MUSICAL MAYHEM: We will learn how to make various musical instruments today & feel free to bring in your

own. Wow the audience with your musical talent. We will make Shimmering Musical Notes, play lots of music, along with Water

Play & the Water Slide.

Thursday 12th

: MUSICAL GAMES & PERFORMANCES: Join in for Musical Chairs, Bob & Freeze, Musical Statues, Musical

Card Game & Sing Star Challenges today. We will also play Crocodile Crocodile along with lots of Water Play. Friday 13

th: FREAKY FRIDAY: It’s going to be absolutely ghoulish today. See how scary you can look!! There will be face

painting, Witch Mobiles & many other freaky activities to enjoy today along with water play.

WEEK 5: Monday 16th – Friday 20th January – Around the world in 5 days Monday 16

th: MEXICO: Today we will be making & eating tacos, burritos & guacamole as well as some craft such as God’s Eyes.

Tuesday 17th

: ITALY – Italy is a country in southern Europe. It is a boot shaped peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea &

is bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria & Slovenia. Learn about Italy’s famous artists such as Da Vinci & Michelangelo &

experiment with their styles. We will be making & eating our own pasta & pizza today.

Wednesday 18th

: FRANCE – Let’s explore France today. Did you know that French inventions include the Hot air balloon, the

Gyroscope & the Metric System. Help prepare & sample some French cuisine today & enjoy lots of games & activities from France. Thursday 19

th: CIRCUS JUMPING CASTLE- Extra cost $12.00 per child. We will have a jumping castle for your enjoyment from

9am until 3pm today. There will be other games & activities along with Water Play.

Booked $42.00

Casual $45.00

We are Child Care

Benefit Approved.

Service Opens at

6.30am.

We Close at

6.00pm SHARP.

Friday 20th

: CHINA- China is the largest country entirely in Asia. It has the largest population of any country in the world with

about one & a half billion people living there. Take a tour of The Great Wall of China, learn about the Terracotta Warriors & find out

about your Chinese Horoscope today. We will make Fried Rice Sweet , Sour Chicken & Spring rolls & enjoy a Chinese lunch.

WEEK 6: Monday 23rd – Friday 27th January – Mixed up all over the place. Monday 23

rd: OLD FAVES: Let’s take a step back in time & play Knuckles, Egg & Spoon Races, Tunnel Ball, Rounders, 3 legged

race & much more today. If you have any games ideas bring them today.

Tuesday 24th

: EXCURSION TO REGENT MOVIE CINEMA: Details to be announced.

Wednesday 25th

: COOL CUBBIES- Bring along any materials that your think might be needed to construct your cubby house

today. Ideas include: tarps, cardboard, old blankets or sheets & tents. Enjoy Water Play, Totem Tennis & Soccer along with lots of

other favourites.

Thursday 26th

: PUBLIC HOLIDAY SERVICE CLOSED

Friday 27th

: PUPIL FREE DAY- CHILDREN’S CHOICE: Bring along your activity ideas & your imaginations today. It is up to

you to plan what & how we do things today. Say ‘FAREWELL’ to the holidays & prepare to welcome the new school year in.

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COOL KIDS OOSH CARE

CLOSURES FOR 2012

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CLOSURES FOR 2012.

ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF TERM 1: Monday 30 January –Friday 10 February (inclusive) 2012. The service re-opens for Before & After School care on Monday 13 February.

THE FIRST WEEK OF EASTER VACATION CARE: Tuesday 10 – Friday 13 April (inclusive) 2012. Vacation Care resumes on Monday 16 April.

THE FIRST WEEK OF TERM 4: Monday 8 – Friday 12 October (inclusive) 2012. The service re-opens for Before & After School care on Monday 15 October.

COOL KIDS OOSH CARE WISHES TO APOLOGISE FOR ANY

INCONVENIENCE THAT THESE CLOSURES MAY CAUSE & ADVISES THAT

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