ANZAC March On ANZAC Day we remembered those who gave their lives for us. We marched across the streets of Inverell with pride in our red and white. As we marched closer to the Ceremony we saw a table laid with wreaths. Girls, boys, men and women were building up their bravery to stand up straight and tell their stories with pride. As the roaring jets pass by everybody looks up with a smile and twinkling eyes. When the musician sounds the bugle everyone stands in peace. As the crowd falls apart the rest of the day sees the flags blow silently in the wind. By Annie and Matilda

2017 Cross Country The annual Cross Country Carnival was held last Friday. Well done to all our students who participated with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. A special thank you to all parents, carers and friends who helped support such a successful event. Congratulations to the following champions- Year 2 Girls: Ruby Dunlop R/U Alice Gleeson Year 2 Boys: Michael Breen R/U Lincoln Sharpley 8/9 Girls: Mia Donnelly R/U Maddie Pye 8/9 Boys: Damon Martin R/U George Wall 10 Yr Girls: Chloe Donnelly R/U Aliya Cross 10 Yr Boys: Liam Snaith R/U Charlie Wall 11 Yr Girls: Matilda Oliver R/U Shenyce Bowtell 11 Yr Boys: Brodie Snaith R/U Julian Rhodes 12/13 Girls: Poppy Price R/U Felicity Barton 12/13 Boys: Zac O’Grady R/U Aiden Rosberg The Zone Carnival will be held in Bundarra on Friday 19th May.

NEWSLETTER

Thursday 4th April, 2017 Week 2, Term 2

Up and Coming

May

——————————— Friday 5 Touch, Rugby,

Soccer Trials

Year 3 Choir

Tuesday 9 NAPLAN

6P MHS Transition

Choir rehearsals

Wednesday 10 NAPLAN

Mothers Day Stall

Thursday 11 NAPLAN

6P MHS Transition

4/5H Kitchen

Garden

Mothers Day Stall

Friday 12 NAPLAN-catch up

Choir Tour

Deposit due– Lake

Ainsworth

Monday 15 6C MHS Transition

Wednesday 17 6C MHS

Thursday 18 P&C Meeting

3B Kitchen Garden

Friday 19 Zone Cross

Country

June

——————————— Friday 2 Responsible Pet Program

Monday 5-9 NAIDOC Week

Friday 16 Regional Cross

Country

Wednesday 21 Athletics Carnival

Grip Leadership Yesterday 42 IPS students travelled to Armidale for the Grip Leadership Conference. Topics covered included “Leading in the Land of Zootopia”, “Expectations of Responsibilities”, “Outside the Box” and “Turning Ideas into Actions”. All of the students learnt valuable skills in Leadership which we know they will use at IPS and throughout their lives. They had a fun and informative day.

Sports Report Good luck to all students competing at the Soccer and Touch Zone Trials this Friday at the complex.

NAPLAN Student letters have gone home with information about the Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN testing which will commence next Tuesday 9th May and conclude on Thursday 11th May, 2017. There will be a catch up session on Friday 12th May. If parents have any questions regarding NAPLAN please call Mrs Campbell on 67223072.

New Staff We would like to welcome a new staff member at IPS. Miss Sarah Endres is teaching on class 1/2A as Miss Archibald has taken a position in Tamworth. We wish Miss Archibald all the best in her new role and look forward to having Miss Endres expertise at our school.

Updating Contact Details As there are times when the school needs to contact parents it is very important for us to be notified of any changes to phone numbers and addresses. If you have recently changed your details please notify the school as soon as possible so all forms of communication can be updated.

ANZAC Soldiers 3/4D have demonstrated a deep understanding about our ANZAC soldiers. Students drew a portrait of a serving soldier. Many discussions were had about the art work. This term students will be completing an Independent Research Task on World War 2. We are learning about the sacrifices soldiers have made to allow us to have a free life full of choices.

Canteen Roster Special: Pancakes and maple syrup $2.00 Thursday Special : Nachos $3.50 Friday Special: Lasagne $3.50

Friday

5/5

Monday

8/5

Tuesday

9/5

Wednesday

10/5

Thursday

11/5

Help Needed Felicity B Melissa C Judy & Therese Help Needed

The P&C will be hosting a Mothers Day

Stall on Wednesday 10th and

Thursday 11th May 2017.

COST is $5.00 per gift (all gifts are

wrapped)

PLEASE

BRING

MONEY

ON THE

DAY