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Murwillumbah Public School Promoting Excellence in Education Newsletter 15th June 2016 Term 2 Week 8 PUBLIC SCHOOL Prince Street 6672 1467 Murwillumbah Principals Message Dear Parents, As we quickly approach the end of Semester 1, our teachers are busily drafting reports for the students in their class. The primary purpose of our school-based report is to provide parents (and student) with valuable feedback on each child’s achievements in learning as well as their social development. Each report will contain information about what students know about each of the key learning areas i.e. English, mathematics, science, CAPA, history, music & PDHPE. It will also provide parents with areas their child may require further attention, thus becoming future goals for the student. Parents are encouraged to support their child’s learning each and every day by helping with homework, reading books, cooking, playing games etc. It’s important to remember that any investment of time you can give to your child is never wasted. I want to thank all staff at Murwillumbah for the huge amount of time and effort that has gone into preparing these reports. I recently spent time reviewing our students’ attendance and was pleased to see more than 50 students have not missed a day of school this year. This is a mighty achievement. Obviously, to get the most out of a good education, you need to be at school. School attendance has a major influence on every child’s educational outcomes i.e. students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve better results at school and are more likely to complete their schooling. Parents can make it easier for their child to attend school by having a positive attitude to learning and education. Poor school attendance patterns can start as early as Kindergarten. It is important that from the first day of school parents set an expectation that their children will be at school every day. Missing an average of ten days of school a term adds up to missing two full years of schooling by the end of Year 10. During the upcoming weeks, many of our students will be involved in the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts. All aspects of music

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Murwillumbah Public SchoolPromoting Excellence in EducationNewsletter 15th June 2016 Term 2 Week 8

PUBLICSCHOOL

Prince Street 6672 1467Murwillumbah

Principals Message Dear Parents,

As we quickly approach the end of Semester 1, our teachers are busily drafting reports for the students in their class. The primary purpose of our school-based report is to provide parents (and student) with valuable feedback on each child’s achievements in learning as well as their social development. Each report will contain information about what students know about each of the key learning areas i.e. English, mathematics, science, CAPA, history, music & PDHPE. It will also provide parents with areas their child may require further attention, thus becoming future goals for the student.Parents are encouraged to support their child’s learning each and every day by helping with homework, reading books, cooking, playing games etc. It’s important to remember that any investment of time you can give to your child is never wasted. I want to thank all staff at Murwillumbah for the huge amount of time and effort that has gone into preparing these reports.

I recently spent time reviewing our students’ attendance and was pleased to see more than 50 students have not missed a day of school this year. This is a mighty achievement.

Obviously, to get the most out of a good education, you need to be at school. School attendance has a major influence on every child’s educational outcomes i.e. students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve better results at school and are more likely to complete their schooling. Parents can make it easier for their child to attend school by having a positive attitude to learning and education. Poor school attendance patterns can start as early as Kindergarten. It is important that from the first day of school parents set an expectation that their children will be at school every day. Missing an average of ten days of school a term adds up to missing two full years of schooling by the end of Year 10.

During the upcoming weeks, many of our students will be involved in the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts. All aspects of music

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School News

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Merit Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MERIT AWARD WINNERS FOR WEEK 7 TERM 2:KA: Sienna, Oscar 3/4L: Mikelle, JackKP: Callum, Calan 4/5H: Russell, Kiarn1K: Kirra, Brodie 5/6G: Rose, Mia1/2S: Ammarah, Hudson 5/6P: David, Zack2P: Eli, Ariana Computers: Chloe D, Tlarr-Lee3W: Lilly B, Blake Music: Lilliana, Maisy3/4K: Anthony, Kohen Reading: Noah S, Peppa

Mr Johnston: Lincoln, Ryleigh

will be covered including solo, ensemble, instrumental, vocal, and school sections. Next Monday our stage 2 and stage 3 children will take part in the verse speaking section of the festival. K-2 will take part on Wednesday. Permission notes have been sent home. Parents are welcome to attend on the day. This is a terrific opportunity for our children to showcase their wonderful talents. We wish our students all the best throughout the week.

Our school will be used as an official polling booth for the upcoming Federal election. We will take this opportunity to raise funds for our students through a variety of activities on the day. Further information will be sent home regarding activities.

Many thanks to our parents who sign in at the front office when visiting our school. This is for safety reasons as we need to know who is in the school in case of an emergency. Your ongoing support with this is greatly appreciated.Hopefully, a number of families will be

attending the P&C movie night organised for this Friday evening in the school hall. At 5.30pm, a sausage sizzle will take place and at 6pm, the movie (HOME) will commence. Entry is $5 per child or $15 per family. Popcorn, cold and hot drinks and a number of other items will also be on sale. Don’t forget to bring along a rug or pillow/cushion.

Commencing next week, Mrs King will be taking two weeks long service leave. Mrs Scott will be taking 3/4K during this time. Mr Gamble and myself will be in Wyong next week. Mrs Williams will be looking after 5/6G.

A reminder that our year 4/5/6 Canberra excursion is only a few weeks away. All permission and medical notes are due back by Monday next week. Thank you to those parents who have already completed these forms. We are certainly looking forward to this excursion.

Les DaleyPrincipal

Principals Message Cont.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MERIT AWARD WINNERS FOR WEEK 8 TERM 2:KA: Jett, Rose 3/4L: Bree, KendellKP: Chloe, Ivy 4/5H: KD, Charli1K: Hamish, Jesse 5/6G: Evie, Lilliana1/2S: Lachlan, Tahlia, Martha 5/6P: Keira, Skye3W: Cree, Jake Computers: Alexander, Arden 3/4K: Josh, Tess

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P&C News

Stage 1 NewsKindergarten were particularly keen to save the koalas. They spent the week learning the letter ‘k’ and producing some amazing artworks. They also learnt some interesting facts about koalas. Some students went all out with their costumes in particular, Callum. Hunter came up with the quote of the century, “We will be the superheroes that save the koalas”. Make sure you come and visit the kindergarten rooms and admire the fabulous displays made by KA and KP.As part of our HSIE unit “The Past in the Present” Years 1 and 2 have been looking at how things have changed over time. A highlight of this unit was interviewing our parents about their favourite toy and our sharing afternoon where we were able to show toys from both past and present.

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Community NewsSHARE A SLICE OF YOUR LIFE THIS JULY - HOST A WEP EXCHANGE STUDENT!Welcoming an Italian or French-speaking exchange student to your family is rewarding in so many ways. You can share your family’s Aussie way of life with a student from another culture, connect to your community in exciting new ways, and bring the world into your home. And for the student you welcome into your family, you’re providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience they’ll treasure forever. It’s the simple things!For our exchange students, it’s the little things that make their stay so memorable: trying Vegemite for the first time, attending our high school, seeing a kangaroo, koala or cockatoo. Hosting an exchange student doesn’t take anything fancy — just a warm, welcoming spirit and the love you’d give to your own family. WEP is currently looking for families interested in inviting an Italian or French-speaking exchange student this July. If this is of interest to your family, please contact Sylvia Kelly at WEP today to receive detailed program and student information: www.wep.org.au, [email protected], 1300 884 733.

Certificate II in Auslan

Murwillumbah TAFE is offering a Certificate II in Auslan (22075VIC)

Information Session 21st June 2016 at 10:00am.

The course begins on 18th July 2016.

Attendance: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:00pm

Plus 2 weekend workshops.

You will need to attend on a third night for 5 weeks in the last term.

Student fee $320.00 Concession Fee $80.00

For further information, please call Cheryl Rosenberg on 02 6672 0861.

AustralianMarbles

Championships&

'Simple Pleasure Games' (Knuckles – Pick-up Sticks – Elastics – Fly....)

WHEN – SUNDAY 12TH JUNE

10 – 2 PM

* Australian School's Challenge 10-11.30 am

(teams 2 players)

* Junior and Open Championship 12 – 1 pm

WHERE – Churchyard

Cnr. Tweed and Mullumbimbi Streets

Brunswick Heads

Enquiries - Mary 0429 150 555Email - [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/Australian-

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School News

CALENDARTerm

2MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

816th June 17th June

5:30pm P&C Movie Night (Home)

920th June

Reports HomeICAS Spelling

21st June

MHS Arts Week Performance 3-6

22nd June

Assembly - 2:15pm

23rd June 24th June

1027th June

M’Bah Perf Arts3-6 Choirs

M’Bah Perf ArtsVivace Choir

28th June

M’Bah Perf ArtsSolos/Duets/TriosM’Bah Perf ArtsConcert BandM’Bah Perf ArtsBunyip Band

29th June

Assembly - 2:15pm

30th June

10:45 K/1/2 Choir- M’Bah Perf. Arts

M’Bah Perf. Arts Solos/Duets/Trios

1st July

School Athletics Carnival

School Holidays - Monday 4th July 2016 to Friday 15th July 2016STUDENTS RETURN TUESDAY 19TH JULY

118th July

STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY

19th July

STUDENTS RETURN

20th July 21st July 22nd July

225th July 26th July 27th July 28th July 29th July

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MONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY17th JuneTrish C, Heidi L

20th JuneLouise W, Michelle D

22nd JuneAleesha D, Rose S

24th JuneKrystal C, Sonya T

27th JuneNaomi M, Rose S

29th JuneLizzy L, Lesley L

1st JulySonya T, Kylie S

Canteen Roster - Term 2