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14 August 201914 August 2019

Principals Report – Week 4, Term 3

Premier’s Debating Competition

Congratulations to our Premier's Debating Competition teamwho won their final debate of the competition againstWoolgoolga Public School on Thursday, August 8th.

The debate was held at Woolgoolga Public School and ourMullaway team were the affirmative side for the topic: That kidsin Year 5 and above should have to get a paid job for oneafternoon a week.

Well done to Eva, Carolyn, Corrie and Seeana, a great resultand a wonderful way to end a successful 2019 debatingseason.

Thank you to Mr Skinner, our debating coordinator, for all theexcellent work he has done with our Stage 3 debaters.

Athletics Carnival

Congratulations to Cargal who were announced as the winninghouse for the 2019 Athletics Carnival; at the presentationceremony on Friday, August 2nd. It was Cargal's sixth Athleticstitle since 1994, the year that our school opened, however; thelast time Cargal won the athletics shield was in 1999, a 20 yearwait between titles!

The shield was awarded to the house with the most points fromboth the track and field events. Points are not only awarded tothe podium finishers but also for participation.

The same point system is used to determine the agechampions for the three age divisions; Junior (8, 9 and 10years), 11 Years and Senior (12 and 13 years).

Congratulations to Jaxson, Myilly, Lillian, Jax, Seeana, Beauand Lara our respective athletics age champions for 2019.

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Touch Football Knockout

Congratulations to our boys PSSA touch football team whowon their Round 3 match against Bellingen PS on Tuesday,August 6th.

Mr Neal, our boy’s touch football manager has provided areport of the game below. Well done to our boys and thank youto Mr Neal for your commitment. Let's hope the winning streakcontinues!

Our Mullaway boys put in another fine performance showinggreat teamwork and defensive discipline to capture anothervictory, this time against Bellingen PS.

Bellingen were a tough side with a lot of speed and size, but ourboys were not fazed. Jax, Cooper and Soul got things movingwith a quick succession of 'play-the-balls' to gain excellentfield position. The boys forced Bellingen to collapse in, and wedarted around the corners to score our first 2 touch-downs.

Bellingen fought back hard to score their first, and were quicklyback again threatening to score a second when our new recruit,Jye plucked out an intercept and ran the length of the field fora breakaway try. Soul made a monster effort to keep Bellingenout in the corner with half time approaching, making 3 tags inquick succession while being outnumbered on the wing threeto one. At half time, the teams hit the sheds with Mullaway up4-2 on the scoreboard.

The second half was a tight battle. Mullaway scored first,increasing the lead to 5-2, but both sides traded scores, withBellingen picking up momentum in the final 5 minutes. Theythreatened to break our lines again, but the final hootersounded with Mullaway the winners; 6-4.

The boys did themselves proud, playing in good spirits andshowing excellent sportsmanship. Congratulations boys, on afine win! We now have to wait for other teams to complete theirgames before we know who our next opponent will be.

New Students

We welcome Jye to Kookaburra and Mimi to Glossy.

James Deagan – Principal

Coming Events

14th August Wednesday Jimmy Wags Art Workshop

15th August Thursday Jimmy Wags Art Workshop

16th August Friday Fluoro Friday

19th to 23rdAugust

Monday to Friday Book Week – Reading is my SuperPower

21st August Wednesday P&C Meeting

21st & 22ndAugust

Wednesday &Thursday

Life Education Van K- 4

23rd August Friday Book Week Parade

23rd August Friday MNC Athletics

26th August Monday Life Education Van K-4

29th August Thursday Aunty Peach Show

29th August Thursday Fathers’ Day Breakfast

5th September Thursday Grandparents’ Day

11th September Wednesday Stage 3 Mini Fete

12th September Thursday Cricket Day Yrs 3 to 6

13th September Friday NC Athletics

18th September Wednesday P&C Meeting

19th September Thursday School Musical Matinee 12.00pm

19th September Thursday School Musical 6.30pm

23rd September Monday School Musical 6.30pm

25th September Wednesday School Musical 6.30pm

NEXT NEWSLETTER: Wednesday 28th August

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District AthleticsOn Friday 9th of August Mullaway’s District Athletics Teamcompeted at Coffs Harbour Stadium. All students wereextremely competitive and well-behaved ensuring Mullawayfinished the day with an excellent reputation. Special mention toJake Major for his sportsmanship, stopping in his 800m race tohelp an injured runner from another school. Also our Senior GirlsRelay Team showed great spirit by running an extra relay at theend of the day, so Lowanna Primary had someone to competeagainst in the small schools race. Congratulations to the sevenstudents who have qualified for zone.

Mr Cheers

Lilly Pilly NewsAs part of a project based learning task, students in Lilly Pillyworked hard to create products using mainly single use andrecyclable materials, in an effort to stop these products endingup in our local landfill. Students explored the impact theseproducts have on our local environment and wildlife, often withdamaging consequences.

Lilly Pilly students created a range of innovative products,including: baskets, plant holders, jewellery, toy robots, arcadegames, hanging ornaments/organisers and lanterns. LastThursday, they sold their products for $0.50 each in a ‘market’to other Stage 2 students. They did a fantastic job and thanksto the generosity of Stage 2 students, were able to raise anamazing $76.50!

This money has been donated to the Dolphin Marine RescueAnimal Rehabilitation Trust who are currently working hard on acampaign to open an interactive Wildlife Hospital and ResearchCentre equipped to treat all native species and specialising inmarine fauna.

Second Hand Clothing Donated to CharityWhen our new school shirt was decided on, we had a threeyear transition period. This transition period is now over. Lastweek we donated all our old-style shirts (four boxes full) to St.Vinnies, Lismore, where they are checked and sorted and sentto schools overseas who are in need of uniform items.

These shirts had been donated by you for us to sell via oursecond hand clothing pool.

If you have any spare or outgrown shirts/shorts/long pants wewould be most appreciative of receiving them for our clothingpool.

Regards, Leanne, Tania & Ryki.

Fluoro Friday Fundraiser

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Children’s Book Council of Australia(CBCA) Book Week 2019 – Reading is mySecret Power

Week 5 - Term 3 (19 – 23 August) is Book Week.

The theme for this year is Reading Is My Secret Power. Wewill be celebrating by having a Book Character Parade onFriday 23rd August beginning at 9.10am. Come dressed asyour favourite book character.

Students will be exploring some of the short-listed and notablebooks leading up to Book Week in Library lessons.

About Book Week

Throughout the year, the Children's Book Council of Australia(CBCA) works in partnership with authors, illustrators,publishers, booksellers and other organisations in the children’sbook world to bring images and stories into the hearts andminds of children and adults.

Reading is my secret power, what’s yours?

Mrs Sutherland

Aunty Peach Show

FATHERS’ DAY BREAKFASTSAVE THE DATE - THURSDAY 29TH AUGUST 2019

The P&C and school community will be hosting a Fathers’ Daybreakfast starting at 7:30am.

We would like to acknowledge the significant role that fathersplay in their children’s lives, so please mark this date on yourcalendar and keep an eye out for an upcoming informationnote.

Stage 3 Mega RaffleStage 3 ran a self-help raffle to help raise money for their majorexcursion to Canberra and Sydney next term. A huge thankyou to Tree tops, Solitary Island surf school, Bluebottles, PureHair and Emerald Gates for their donation of prizes. Our luckywinners were:

Bluebottles $20: Karter BanksPure Hair $50: A RoystonCoopers $50: La’kya WhiteSolitary Island surf $100: Grace BergerTreetops Coffs Harbour $184: Oscar SutherlandBike: Briony Sutherland

Waste Audit

Mullaway PS Waste Audit and Changes toWaste Collection at School, Term 3.

We are currently assessing our waste impact at Mullaway PS aspart of the MAD Green Grant from Coffs Harbour City Council.As a result we have identified soft plastics as a major source ofwaste for our school. These include biscuit and chip wrappers,as well as cling wrap and zip lock bags.

To increase awareness of the impact this plastic waste hason our environment and to help reduce this waste stream atMullaway we are asking for your help. From this term, Term 3,we will be asking students to take their soft plastic waste homewith them to dispose of. More information will be provided tostudents and families as we make this transition.

We are hoping that this will lead to increased awareness aroundthe impact our everyday choices have on our preciousenvironment. Thank you.

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Messages from the Office

Kindergarten 2020

It’s time to prepare for the first year of schooling for our 2020Kindergarten students. If you or a friend are consideringenrolling your child for 2020 at Mullaway Primary School, pleasecome into the school office, inform our Administration team andpick-up a 2020 Kinder Transition brochure. Further details areavailable on our school website at the link below.

http://www.mullaway-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Parent Helpers and Visitors

All parent helpers and visitors to the school are reminded toplease come to the office on arrival to sign in and collect aVisitors Badge. This is a Work Health & Safety requirement ofall school grounds.

Schoolzine App

Just a reminder to all parents to download the Schoolzine APPto your phone. See instruction on the link below.

This will deliver the school Newsletter to you each fortnight andalso enable you to request meetings with teachers and advisethe school of your student’s absences.

Children Late to School

If your child is late without a Parent or written reason, your childwill come home with a printed late slip (used to be a pale greentyped note). Please add a reason, sign and return to your child’sclass teacher.

Bus Pass

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Weekly Bee Awards

Monday 5th August

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Harrison

Miss Hopper Grevillea Kale

Mr Neal Glossy Kai

Miss Canale Casuarina Ellie

Mrs Lee Pandanus Declan

Ms Broekman Kites Lily

Mr Grant Wonga Gypsy

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Laird

Mrs Dibb Bluegum Daisey

Mr Skinner Kookaburra Mackenzie

Mrs Sutherland Library Carolyn

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF ~

Miss Hoban LST Lenny

Monday 12th August

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Huon

Miss Hopper Grevillea Toby

Mr Neal Glossy Danniella

Miss Canale Casuarina Amiie

Mrs Lee Pandanus Oceania

Ms Broekman Kites Tylin

Mr Grant Wonga Lincoln

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Mohala

Mrs Dibb Bluegum Audrey

Mr Skinner Kookaburra Tristen

Mrs Sutherland Library Jake

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF ~

Miss Hoban LST Porscha

Notes sent home since last Newsletter

NOTE DUE DATE CLASS / STAGE

Fluoro Friday Fundraiser Youngest in family

Meal Deal All Students

Life Education Van Kinder to Year 4

Canteen

Roster

Term 3

Monday 12th August Maggie & Kerry or Julie

Wednesday 14th August Haley

Friday 16th August Alexis & Jemah

Monday 19th August Maggie & Kerry or Julie

Wednesday 21st August Nicole

Friday 23rd August Lisa & Maggie

Monday 26th August Maggie & Kerry or Julie

Wednesday 28th August Nicole

Friday 30th August Renee & Sally

Please contact Julie Marshall on 0409 287 855 if you cannotdo your designated day or if you need a second person on

your day.

Meal Deal

Canteen Menu

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Community Notices

Little Athletics

Active Kids Vouchers

Studio Move

Are you a busy parent, or perhaps you commute to Coffs orGrafton for work?

Finding the time to exercise during the shorter winter days canbe tricky.

The best and often only time is early morning!! Yes it is hard toget out when the alarm goes off but we have a little sweetenerto keep you motivated!

For the 8 weeks of August and September, StudioMoveWoolgoolga are offering a Morning Motivation of 5 earlymorning classes plus a bonus Sunday afternoon class for only$160. That is just $20/week for high quality yoga classes in thewarmth of our lovely studio.

Yoga builds lean muscle mass, improves joint stability andmobility and assists in improved mental resilience and clarity.We will help you establish a lasting healthy morning routine.

To take advantage of this sweet deal, SMS or call Anna Mileyon 0409 542 500.

WOOLGOOLGA ROTARY’S MONSTERMONTHLY AUCTION

1st Saturday each month.

The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga holds their monster auction onthe first Saturday of every month (except January). A significantportion of the funds raised goes to supporting programs forlocal school students.

Head down to the Rotary compound and shed behind theWoolgoolga CWA building, beside the Diggers RSL club, andcheck out the bargains available.

Smaller items will be on sale from 10am, with the larger itemsto be auctioned off from 1pm.

A big thank you to each of the members of our community whohave donated goods.

Hosting International Students

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Are You the Parent of a Child Aged 2 to 12?

The Parenting and Family Support Centre at the Universityof Queensland is conducting research into parents’ opinionsabout parenting and programs available for parents. If you havea child between 2 and 12 years, we would love to hear yourviews on parenting and the services that are available to you asa parent. You will need to complete a short survey, which willremain open until the 31st of August 2019. To find out more orto participate please visit the link below:

https://exp.psy.uq.edu.au/parenting

Go 4 Fun

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