Principal’s Message Thank you to the parents who attended our ‘Information Evenings‘ last week. Teachers have sent out the relevant information for those unable to attend. Voluntary Contributions Each year parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution towards the cost of general classroom resources used by their children at school. These include consumable items such as exercise books, paper, cardboard, paint and glue as well as classroom equipment such as scissors and rulers. Voluntary Contributions for 2019 are

• $40.00 for the first child • $25.00 for the second child • $10.00 for the third and each subsequent child

These rates have been maintained for over fifteen years. Letters to each family will go out this Wednesday 20th February, requesting voluntary contributions. Please make your full payment at the school office by Wednesday 10th April. Alternatively you may choose to pay half your contribution by 29th March and the remainder by 10th May, 2019 (Week 2 Term 2). While I understand the financial commitments facing families today, I am hopeful that all families will pay their Voluntary Contribution in support of their children’s education in 2019. If you have already paid your contribution for this year, thank you and please disregard the letter home. I am Me Week – Week 5 During each mid-term we take time to look after our mental and physical wellbeing. With the introduction of our Multi-Categorical Unit and with many of our children having various disabilities, health issues and talents we are holding the I am Me week beginning on the Monday 25th February and culminating on the Friday 1st March with a rainbow day where children can dress up in different colours to show that they are unique and special. The children will have wellbeing homework over the week and students who return the homework will go into a prize draw for some exciting prizes. This endeavor is to promote diversity and wellbeing across our school. Thank you Thank you to Mr Ben Starr for installing the audio visual connection in the hall for us. It has made a huge difference. Good Luck Good luck to Declan W, Bryce S and Jayden L who will be trialling for the District Cricket Team this Wednesday.

Narara Public School Monday Mumbles

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Newling Street, Lisarow NSW 2250 Phone: (02) 4328 3024 Fax: (02) 4329 1472

Email: narara-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auWebsite: www.narara-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Student Banking: Thursday Uniform Shop: Tuesday and Friday - 8.15am - 8.45am

Term 1, Week 4 Monday 18th February 2019

Narara Public School

Dates to Remember 25th Feb I am Me Week. 26th Feb School Photo Day 1st Mar Rainbow Mufti- Day 12 Mar P & C Meeting 18th Mar Easter Bun orders go home 21st Mar Harmony Day

Notes You Should Have 2019 Stage 3 Camp Textbook Sale Day School Photos 2020 Year 7 Expression of Interest

School Photos Photo packs went home last week. Please remember to return them before or on photo day.

Family photo envelopes are available from the office.

Photo Day is Tuesday 26th February. P & C Meeting and School Lunches At our recent P & C Meeting it was raised by some new members that having the lunch orders online was disadvantaging some members of our school community who did not have access to the internet, stopped children developing financial literacy skills and hindered children’s social skills by not being able to order lunch over the counter. This concern will continue to be debated over the coming month. I would like to reiterate that the school made the decision to swap lunch times based on a large amount of research pointing to improved learning outcomes and behaviour, linked to appropriate dietary rosters. To support this endeavour the canteen streamlined their approach so lunches could be ready before the 11:00am eating time. Part of this was having lunches ordered online. I would also like to reiterate that this was for the best learning outcomes for the students in our school. This issue looks like it will head towards a school wide referendum into lunch times. It is important that every community member has a voice in this decision. More information will follow around this issue in the coming weeks. Till next time Dave Stitt Principal Do not confine your children to your own learning, for

they were born in another time.” – Chinese proverb

Merit Awards Week 3/4SA Christina A, Benjamin P 3/4F Keearn G, Elise R 3/4M Bryson R, Ella H 3/4P Ethan W, Nikkita M 5/6D Tahlia F, Ryan M 5/6J Declan W, Lacey W 5/6R Caitlin F, Cameron E 5/6W Axel N, Abbey Rhodes Stage 3 Camp Reminder Organisation for our Stage 3 Camp is underway and we will soon need to confirm the number of students attending. To confirm your child's attendance could you please return the expression of interest (handed out in Term 4 2018) accompanied with a non-refundable deposit of $66.00 as soon as possible. Full payment may be paid, less the already paid deposit, at any time before the end of this term. However you may wish to follow this schedule.

• Friday 15th February-$50.00 • Friday March 1st- $50.00 • Friday 15th March-$50.00 • Friday 29th March -$50.00 • Friday 12th March-$50.00 • Friday 3rd May -$50- final payment

Many thanks, Anne Doherty KidsMatter The KidsMatter focus for the next 2 weeks is- Other People can help if you talk to them. Get a reality check. Being able to talk to other people when you have bad times and feel unhappy or worried will help you to bounce back. Choose someone you feel that you can trust. When you talk to someone else about a problem, you get a reality check, because they will tell you their ideas or information. They will also help you and care about you. Talking to someone about your problems sometimes takes courage and it is a sign of strength. Anne Doherty Coordinator Library News Congratulations to the following students on becoming a 2019 Library Monitor. Koby A Haylie S Hannah P Isaac B Sarah M Kyron S Alexander E Cameron E

Borrowing All students are required to have a library bag to borrow. Students may borrow Kindy = 1 book Year 1 = 2 books Year 2 = 2 books Year 3 - 6 = 3 books Borrowing Days

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2C 2S 5/6D

K Yellow K Red 5/6J

1N 1/2R 1K K Blue

3/4T 3/4M 3/4K 3/4P

5/6R 5/6W MC1 MC2

The library is open during 2nd half of lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday where students can borrow, read, play lego and draw. Miss McMahon Teacher/Librarian

ICAS/REACH An ICAS/REACH information sheet and entry form will be issued to all Year 2-6 students this week. The competitions provide an external assessment in the areas of Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing. Permission note and entry fee needs to be submitted by Friday 15th March 2019. PAID POSITION AVOCA FC SUNDAY GROUND OFFICIAL Avoca FC are looking for a reliable person to take up the position of Grounds Official on a Sunday at our ground at Fagan’s Park Point Claire. You would be required to open the ground at 8am each day and be present on the ground until close at aprox 4pm each day. Would suit retiree or Student. Must be 18 years old. DUTIES- Point of contact for Referees and Team managers. General ground clean up, and locking of gates. PAY- $100 per day Cash. No prior knowledge of football required. Everything required can be easily taught and only a basic level of fitness is needed. So if you’re a community minded person who likes to be involved and enjoys watching some fun football then please contact us. The role can be shared or be on a part time basis (ie every 2nd week). Start is 7th April through to Mid-August. You will be supported at all times by the committee members of AVOCA FC. jmartinavocafc@gmail.com 0412682797 News from the University The University of Newcastle Student Podiatry Clinic at Wyong hospital is offering children age 0-17 free lower limb assessments from 4th of March to 3rd of June, 2019. Would you please notify families of your school by including the following notice in your School Newsletter?

Free foot and leg check The University of Newcastle Podiatry Clinic at Wyong hospital is offering children age 0-17 free lower limb assessments. Children will be assessed by final year students, supervised by a podiatrist. Children and their families can receive advice on footwear, flat feet, and normal development, and receive treatment of foot warts, foot and leg pain, walking problems, and night-time ‘growing pains’.

When: Mondays from 2.45 to 4.30pm from 4th of March to 3rd of June, 2019 To make a booking, or for more information, please call 4394 7280 Mr John Niemotko Clinical Educator in Podiatry School of Health Sciences Faculty of Health and Medicine

The Snack Shack- ph 0418238775 Thank you Nicola Ford (Canteen Supervisor)

‘I am Me’ Day

During Wellbeing Week we will be having an ‘I am Me’ Day to celebrate the diversity of students we have here at Narara PS. The day will take place on Friday 1st March and students are asked to dress in their favourite colour or outfit. An overview of the day is shown below and we ask that you share this information with your child. Our teachers will also talk about the running of the day with their classes.

‘I am Me’ Day – Friday 1st March (week 5) 8:30 - 10:30 In class activities – diversity art and

short video on inclusivity 10:30 - 11:15 Lunch 11:30 - 1:00 Rotational activities. In mixed

groups, students will participate in 3 activities.

1:00 - 1:30 Afternoon Tea 1:30 - 1:45 Class pack up time 1:45 - 2:30 Assembly – looking at diversity &

resilience followed by a fruit juice ice block.

Please see your child’s teacher if they are not allowed to have an ice block. A big thank you to Mrs Wells, Mrs Perks, Mrs Surwald & Mrs Darocha who have helped with the organisation. We are really looking forward to enjoying the day with all our students! Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the day. Mrs Cotterill & Miss Brennan