Murwillumbah East Public School

Newsletter Term 2, Week 4

22nd May, 2018

Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner

Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Teddy Bear’s Picnic - Cancer Council’s Biggest

Morning Tea

On Thursday this week, our students are invited to

celebrate the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning

Tea. Our students will be having a Teddy Bear’s

Picnic.

They are asked to bring along their teddy bear and

a picnic rug. They will have their lunch out on the

grass. Students are also allowed to wear mufti

clothing, the theme is pyjamas and our SRC will

collect a gold coin donation that will be given to

the Cancer Council.

A reminder that even though students may wear

mufti, enclosed shoes, shoulders covered and hats

are still required due to WHS regulations and our sun

safe policy. A reminder also that “school-

appropriate” clothing be worn on mufti days. I

thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

School Jumpers

It would appear that winter is fast approaching and

some mornings and afternoons are now quite cold.

Our uniform shop has our school jumpers for sale

and these can be ordered from our front office.

They are $36.00. Alternatively, students should wear

a navy blue jumper.

Free Dental Assessment - Kinder and Year 2

Students from Kinder and Year 2 can have their

teeth assessed at school by a clinician from the

Northern NSW Local Health District on Wednesday,

6th June 2018.

A dental therapist will assess your child’s teeth and

a letter will be sent home to advise you of the result

of this assessment. No treatment will be provided

on this day, the assessment is designed to be an

introduction to future dental visits.

If you wish for your child to participate in this

assessment please complete the consent form

attached to this newsletter and return to your

child’s teacher.

Safe on Social – Parent Workshop - Wollumbin HS

Karen Connell, Principal of Wollumbin HS has kindly

extended an invitation to all our parents to attend

a workshop on social media safety.

Save the date: 19th June 6 - 7pm Wollumbin High

School Library.

Parents do you know if your child is safe on social

media? Are you safe on social media? A workshop

for parents not to be missed! Safe on Social is giving

a range of age-appropriate presentations at

Wollumbin High on June 19th, funded by their P&C.

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 Charlie (not in photo)

Ms Davison &

Mrs Cambridge K-1D William

Miss Anderson 1A Ekam

Mrs Lindsay 1-2L Emmett

Mrs Chaffey 2-3C Lucas

Ms O’Loughlin 3-4O’L Alice

Mr Wills 3-4W Noah

Mrs S Robinson 5R Zoni

Ms Noble 5-6N Jade

Mr Tunaley 6T Aaron

Mr Edwards K-6E

Ms Lamrock K-6L Chris

“Happy Birthday” to these students

Sasha, Julian, Hayden, Cameron, Marleyah, Brooklyn

and Shanaki.

Safe on Social

Safe on Social director, Kirra Pendergast, works

with schools, in Australia and internationally, and

businesses with a focus on social media safety

and welfare. Her presentations are powerful,

punchy and incredibly thought-provoking. She will

have you racing home to lock down your privacy

settings, turn off your location settings, delete a

few apps and reconsider what and how you post

online.

Parents are invited to attend the free evening

session from 6-7 p.m. This session will cover content

that is not appropriate for younger people and

hence they cannot be admitted – the session is

strictly for parents.

Safe on Social presentations are inspiring,

empowering and completely current. As a parent,

you are encouraged to be proactive in

understanding how to use social media in a

positive way and protect yourself online. You will

also have a clearer understanding of what your

children are doing online and will be better

equipped to have open and honest discussions

about keeping them safe. Do not miss this

memorable event – it will change your online

habits forever. It is at no cost to parents, thanks to

the Wollumbin HS P&C!

Education Week - Open Day / Grandparents Day

One for the calendar!

Education Week this year is Term 3, Week 3,

6th -10th August. The theme this year is “Today’s

schools - creating tomorrow’s world.”

Our annual Open Day / Grandparents Day will be

on Wednesday 8th August. Our students dress up

on this day usually in something associated with

our Book Week theme which this year is “Find Your

Treasure!” More details of the day will follow in

future newsletters but hopefully this will give you

and your child some time to think about their

costumes.

Les Peterkin Portrait

In 2017, the Les Peterkin Portrait Prize received

more than 3,000 entries from 39 primary schools in

the Tweed/Ballina area. It’s an excellent way for

students and schools to display their creativity and

participate in an exciting creative arts event.

Before the end of this term, all our K-6 students will

produce their portrait during class time. This year

the organisers are asking students to let their

imagination run wild, by creating a portrait of

themselves going to a fancy dress costume party.

They want our students to imagine they are

hosting a fancy dress and firstly, come up with a

theme for the party. The theme should be the title

of their portrait. Students are then asked to

consider their costume, pose and the expressions

on their face to help tell about the character.

They want our students to have fun with the

portrait as there is no limit to who, where, or what

you can be!

We look forward to seeing what our students

come up with. A selection of the best works will be

exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery from 28th

September - 2nd December 2018.

Chickens

We are seeking some volunteers to assist in looking

after our school chickens, particularly during the

school holidays.

If you are able to assist, please contact myself or

Ms Noble.

Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner

Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

State PSSA Sport

We are always proud of the many students who

excel in their chosen sport and regularly represent

us at regional and state level competitions.

Congratulations to James Durrington and Toby

Shapland who were successful in making the

North Coast Football (Soccer) team. They travel to

Sydney in week 5 to play in the NSW State

Championships.

Congratulations also to Toby Campbell who was

successful in making the North Coast hockey

team. Toby travels to Sydney in week 6 to play in

the NSW State Hockey Champion ships.

To compete at this level is an amazing

achievement and we wish them all the best.

Have a great week!

Sam Rowsell

Principal

Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL)

Week 3 Gotcha Rule

After School -

Use the pedestrian crossing

Congratulations:

Stage 1 - Emily R, Penny, Marleyah, Axl and Callie.

Stage 2&3 - Gemma H, Chilli, Olivia, Cooper R and

Melita.

Week 4 Gotcha Rule

After School -

Walk scooters and bikes out

of the school grounds

Friday Assembly

This Friday 25th May, 3-4O’L will be hosting our

whole school assembly. The assembly will take

place in our school hall at midday. Everyone

welcome to come along.

SRC Cake Stall - Thank you

A massive thank you to all students who supported

our SRC cake stall last Thursday.

The fantastic classes of 1A and 1-2L baked up a

storm. A tremendous effort from our whole school

community! Thank you to the cooks, cleaners,

sellers and buyers.

Well done MEPS $213.40 was raised. Our SRC are

raising money for sand toys for the Stage 1 sandpit

and a Crazy Frog dodge pit.

SRC

Teddy Bears Picnic - Thursday 24th May

Our SRC are inviting all students to a Teddy Bears

Picnic this Thursday.

Wear your pyjamas to school - bring a gold

coin

Bring a picnic blanket, your favourite teddy

bear and share a picnic lunch

Stalls operating

- Teddy Bear raffle

Tickets 50c each

3 teddy bears to win,

kindly donated.

- Ice blocks 50c

- Cup of cordial 50c

- Iced Teddy Biscuits 50c

- Cupcakes 50c

- Guessing Competition - lollies in a jar 50c

How can you help?

Donate some cupcakes for our stall. Bring

cupcakes in on Thursday morning, please drop

them off to our staffroom.

We appreciate all contributions for this very

important cause. All money raised goes towards

the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea.

SRC

Ms Noble

Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner

Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Stage 1 & 2 Tennis Lessons

Our school has been very fortunate to secure

funding from Sporting Schools. With this funding,

we have purchased a class set of tennis racquets,

balls and mini nets. The funding also covers money

for professional tennis lessons.

Therefore, this term during Week 4-8, Stage 1 and

2 students will be participating in professional

tennis lessons free of charge! These lessons are run

by Gemma Eaton, the coach from our local club

in Murwillumbah and will be held on Thursdays.

Please note that this Thursday is Pyjama Day and

students will need to wear their sports shoes so

they can participate freely in their lesson.

We look forward to seeing your child in action!

Community Notices

Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner

Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Murwillumbah East Public School

Term 2 Calendar

4 21st May

District Netball Trials

22nd May 23rd May

M’Bah District

Cross Country

24th May

Teddy Bears Picnic

Tennis Lessons

Stage 1 & 2

25th May

Assembly 3-4O’L

Presenting

Netball NSW

School Cup

26/27 May

5 28th May 29th May 30th May

MHS Stage 3

Transition Day - STEM

focus

31st May

6pm WHS Targeted

Writers Launch

Tennis Lessons

Stage 1 & 2

1st June

PSSA Sports Day

M’bah - soccer &

netball

2/3 June

6 4th June

District Rugby

5th June

7:00pm

P& C Meeting

6th June

Dentist Visit -

Kindergarten & Yr 2

7th June

SRC Cake Stall

KW, K/1D, K-6L

WHS Yr6 Problem

Solving Day

Tennis Lessons

Stage 1 & 2

8th June

Assembly 5/6N

Presenting

9/10 June

7 11th June

LONG WEEKEND

12th June 13th June 14th June

FNC Dance Festival

Gold Coast

Tennis Lessons

Stage 1 & 2

15th June

Storyboard Visit

16/17 June

8 18th June 19th June

Student reports sent

home

6:00-7:00pm

“Safe on Social”

Parent Workshop

Wollumbin HS Library

20th June 21st June

Tennis Lessons

Stage 1 & 2

22nd June 23/24 June

9 25th June 26th June

3.30 - 6.00pm

Parent / Teacher

Interviews

27th June 28th June

MHS Arts Week

29th June

Assembly 2/3C

Presenting

MHS 2019 Yr 7

Selective Class

Registration due

30/1 July

10 2nd July 3rd July 4th July

School Athletics

Carnival

5th July 6th July

Last day of Term 2

7/8 July