Primary Schools Jazz Band 2021
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TERM 4 WEEK 8 Tuesday 1st December 2020 Principal’s Report With Term 4 flying along, we are very pleased to be holding our annual Presentation Day Ceremony. Of course, like everything in 2020, we will be adapting our activities to provide a Covid-safe event for all. While it will be without the usual parent and community audience, we are proud to offer our students the opportunity to be rewarded for their hard work in front of their peers. The program will take place over three days next week, with each Stage holding their own separate Presentation Day ceremony. This is due to the restrictions on how many people are allowed in our School Hall at one time. We will record each stage’s Presentation Day Ceremony and upload the events on our School Website and Facebook page, so please take the time to watch your child’s stage ceremony at home. Last week, very excited students in Stage 1 participated in our annual Science Day. Loads of fun was had judging from the happy faces experimenting with their Science activities. Well done to the students from Stage 1 and thank you to the Stage 1 teachers for organising the day. This week, our Swim and Survive program began. It will run over two weeks, for Years 2, 3 and 4. The Swim and Survive program teaches students how to swim which is an essential life skill and so important as we enter the summer swim season. Thank you to all the families for allowing their children to participate. Keep an eye on our school calendar as we enter the last three weeks of school for 2020. Events are both being planned and booked in, so we can give all our students a great finish to the year. Amongst these are activities for our Year 6 students to give them the wonderful send-off to High School they deserve. ~ Anthony Buckley, Principal TERM 4 SCHOOL CALENDAR DECEMBER 1st Year 6 Orientation at MHS Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 2nd Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 3rd Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 4th Kinder 2021 Playgroup Uniform Orders returned Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 7th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 Sarzotti Scholarship forms returned to office 8th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 9th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 10th Year 6 Farewell Dinner Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 11th Year 6 Bell ringing Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4 P&C Christmas Raffle Draw 15th P&C Meeting 16th Super Day Last Day of Term Expressions of interest are being taken from students who would like to learn a musical instrument in 2021. Primary Schools Jazz Band 2021 Students are invited to secure one of only seven places for tuition on the Trumpet, Alto Saxophone and Trombone. Music specialists from Nambucca Heads High School will be providing small group tutorials of 60 minutes a week with a view to joining the Combined Primary Schools Jazz Band in Term Two. Rehearsals will take place in the Performance Space at NHHS. Parents will be responsible for travel to and from rehearsals at NHHS. Rehearsal times are currently being discussed. Instrument loans may be negotiated through Macksville Public School. The program is $4 a week which covers costs associated with tutor fees. Students are encouraged to commit to a full semester to allow time for them to learn these new skills and play as part of an ensemble. Commitment, perseverance and a creative growth mindset are essential! Please contact Tina Hyson at NHHS on 6568 6777 or Trish Grace at MPS for more information.
Transcript of Primary Schools Jazz Band 2021
TERM 4 WEEK 8 Tuesday 1st December 2020
Principal’s Report With Term 4 flying along, we are very pleased to be holding our annual Presentation Day Ceremony. Of course, like everything in 2020, we will be adapting our activities to provide a Covid-safe event for all. While it will be without the usual parent and community audience, we are proud to offer our students the opportunity to be rewarded for their hard work in front of their peers. The program will take place over three days next week, with each Stage holding their own separate Presentation Day ceremony. This is due to the restrictions on how many people are allowed in our School Hall at one time. We will record each stage’s Presentation Day Ceremony and upload the events on our School Website and Facebook page, so please take the time to watch your child’s stage ceremony at home. Last week, very excited students in Stage 1 participated in our annual Science Day. Loads of fun was had judging from the happy faces experimenting with their Science activities. Well done to the students from Stage 1 and thank you to the Stage 1 teachers for organising the day. This week, our Swim and Survive program began. It will run over two weeks, for Years 2, 3 and 4. The Swim and Survive program teaches students how to swim which is an essential life skill and so important as we enter the summer swim season. Thank you to all the families for allowing their children to participate. Keep an eye on our school calendar as we enter the last three weeks of school for 2020. Events are both being planned and booked in, so we can give all our students a great finish to the year. Amongst these are activities for our Year 6 students to give them the wonderful send-off to High School they deserve. ~ Anthony Buckley, Principal
TERM 4 SCHOOL CALENDAR
DECEMBER
1st Year 6 Orientation at MHS
Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
2nd Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
3rd Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
4th Kinder 2021 Playgroup
Uniform Orders returned
Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
7th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
Sarzotti Scholarship forms
returned to office
8th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
9th Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
10th Year 6 Farewell Dinner
Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
11th Year 6 Bell ringing
Swim & Survive Years 2 - 4
P&C Christmas Raffle Draw
15th P&C Meeting
16th Super Day
Last Day of Term
Expressions of interest are being taken from students who would like to learn a musical instrument in 2021.
Primary Schools Jazz Band 2021 Students are invited to secure one of only seven places for tuition on the Trumpet, Alto Saxophone and Trombone. Music specialists from Nambucca Heads High School will be providing small group tutorials of 60 minutes a week with a view to joining the Combined Primary Schools Jazz Band in Term Two. Rehearsals will take place in the Performance Space at NHHS. Parents will be responsible for travel to and from rehearsals at NHHS. Rehearsal times are currently being discussed. Instrument loans may be negotiated through Macksville Public School. The program is $4 a week which covers costs associated with tutor fees. Students are encouraged to commit to a full semester to allow time for them to learn these new skills and play as part of an ensemble. Commitment, perseverance and a creative growth mindset are essential! Please contact Tina Hyson at NHHS on 6568 6777 or Trish Grace at MPS for more information.
Student Attendance
When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children. Parents and carers can help foster positive attendance habits by:
helping their child learn the importance of punctuality and routine
ensuring their child arrives on time from the start of the school day, ready to participate in learning
reducing disruption to learning where possible, by planning any necessary appointments outside of school time
promptly communicating any absence to the school (within 7 days of the first day of any absence)
working with the school to encourage and support regular attendance.
Christmas Macksville Public School P&C
Raffle Ticket are $1 each or 3 for $2 - Tickets can be purchased from students and at the school. All our prizes have been donated by local businesses acknowledged below. We can't thank them enough for their support! All funds raised will go towards supporting Macksville Public School students and enhancing their learning environment. All tickets sold or unsold need to be returned to school by Thursday 10th December as the raffle will be drawn on Friday 11th. The winners will be notified by phone and will need to pick up their prize by 2.30pm on 16th December. Thanks for supporting Macksville Public P&C and Good Luck!
COFFS HARBOUR AND TOORMINA
MACKSVILLE NEWSAGENCY
Our next meeting will be on December 13th at 6pm.
Call 6568 1800 for more information
Macksville Public School Parents and Citizens Association
2021 KINDERGARTEN Please call our front office
on 6568 1800, to secure your child’s position today.
School Canteen Roster
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Helper needed
Helper needed
Glen
Wednesday 2nd
Thursday 3rd
Friday 4th
Monday 7th
Tuesday 8th
NEWS FROM THE CANTEEN
Due to new WHS regulations, all canteen ‘Heat Up’ options are no longer available. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We are also desperately looking for volunteers to help in our canteen on Fridays and Mondays between 9am and 2pm. If you are available
to help, please contact the school office on 6568 1800.
School Hats available to purchase for $14
from the front office. Stay sun safe.
PLEASE CONTINUE TO USE OUR PARENT PICK UP AND DROP OFF POINTS AT THE START AND END OF EACH DAY. IF YOUR CHILD ARRIVES AT SCHOOL LATE, YOUR CHILD WILL HAVE TO
WALK TO CLASS BY THEMSELVES AFTER SIGNING IN AT THE OFFICE. IF YOUR CHILD NEEDS TO BE PICKED UP EARLY, PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL TO ARRANGE FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE
WAITING FOR YOU AT THE FRONT OFFICE FOR PICK UP.
HEADLICE Please note that we have been advised of at least one case of head lice in our school. In order to stop the spread of this, we ask that you check your child’s hair and treat as necessary.
Session 1 - Friday October 30th:
Introduce Kindergarten teachers + play session
Session 2 - Friday November 6th:
Healthy Lunchboxes, Canteen Visitor + play session
Session 3 - Friday November 13th:
Visit from School Librarian and Sport Activities
Session 4 - Friday November 20th:
Music, receive letters from buddies + play session
Session 5 - Friday November 27th:
Kindergarten readiness activities + play session
Session 6 - Friday December 4th:
Kindergarten readiness activities + play session
REMEMBER Don’t forget your drink bottle and your hat. Fresh fruit will be provided.
This year our Kinder Orientation will be run in conjunction with
our Preschool Playgroup by our 2021 Kindergarten Teachers.
Parent and children play and information sessions
from 9.30am – 11.00am
02 6568 1800 [email protected] www.macksville-p.school.nsw.edu.au
COVID-19 Guidelines
In accordance with the latest advice:
Enrolment forms need to be
submitted before students
can attend our sessions
No School Tours available
Sessions to be held in areas
separate to the rest of the
school population
Contact tracing forms to be
completed at each session
