we are RESPECTFUL before school.

Term 3 Week 8 11Th September 2018

Week 8 Focus – we are RESPECTFUL before school.

From the Principal:

So many of our students have experienced wonderful things this week. Our Year 1 & Year 2 students visited Awabakal Environmental Centre, and by all accounts, they

had a wonderful time. One of the instructors at the venue said on both days that our students were “the best they had ever experienced!!!” Does it get any better than that? Thanks to everyone involved for providing this opportunity for our students.

Year 3 Camp What a dedicated team of teachers we have at MPS! Some slept over, others prepared breakfast and dinner, parents and staff helped to set up and pack up. They say many hands make light work and it was fantastic to see everyone pitching in to support this great initiative. One student comment was “I had so much fun, I don’t want to go home”. Others learnt to wash up for the first time – a life skill, for sure! Camp songs were sung, stories were told and everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to everyone involved for providing such a beneficial experience for our students.

State Dance Festival This week our Senior Dance Group will travel to

Sydney to perform ‘In the Mood for a Melody’ at

the State Dance Festival. Many parents and

teachers will accompany our students and I’m sure

everyone will have a great time. Personally I

can’t wait to see the show on Friday night, I’m

very excited! I would like to recognise the efforts

of the talented Mrs Hugo and Mrs Payne, who

work tirelessly to create wonderful opportunities

for our senior dancers. I would also like to thank

all the parents for being so supportive throughout

the year.

Enrolments for 2018

We are very much looking forward to welcoming of the talented Mrs Hugo and Mrs Payne, who

work tirelessly to create wonderful opportunities

for our senior dancers. I would also like to thank

all the parents for being so supportive throughout

the year.

Parent Information Session At tonight’s P & C meeting, staff from K-6 will be showcasing how we integrate technology into our teaching/learning. The meeting will commence at 6pm and free babysitting is available. Hope to see as many parents/carers as possible.

Enrolments for 2018 We are very much looking forward to welcoming all new families to MPS next year. Our school is now taking kindergarten enrolments, please see the office for an enrolment form. Please note that all public schools now have a catchment boundary. If you are unsure as to which public school your child should attend, please check with the office. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Joan Stephens – Principal

Term 3 Week 8 Tuesday 11th September 2018


ACADEMIC

CORNER

SRC

This is the 11th year of our Student

Representative Council. In 2018,

the SRC consists of thirteen Year 6

members, who contribute to our

school in various ways. Four

captains are elected from the

group of councillors, who have

been voted in by their grade to

lead our school. Amongst our SRC

responsibilities are Welfare and Fundraising,

Environment, Sport and Culture. We also have a

secretary, who holds the responsibility of paperwork

and finalising the minutes of each meeting. Together,

this has given us a very well rounded and active

Student Representative Council.

2018 Councillor Team:

School Captains: Audrey S, Harry S Vice Captains: Claudia M, Cooper E Secretary: Ella R Welfare/Fundraising: Deacon E, Jed B Environment: Fletcher W, Kady S Sport: Hunter S, Cooper S Culture: Grace K, Alivia C

Apart from always

representing and

leading our school

during important

events, councillors

also have the

important role of liaising between the needs of the

students and staff/ P&C, to make our school a better

place. Issues and concerns are brought up in

classroom meetings and our councillors deliver these

to the appropriate staff member, so the issue can be

solved in the most appropriate manner. Reporting the

outcome back to students and Class Captains in our

SRC meetings is also part of their job.

SRC Treat Days are a

great fundraiser for our

school and donations

are given to the selected

charity of their choice

each year. This year we

have raised money for

Breast Cancer and the Mark Hughes Foundation. Next

Tuesday 11th September, our fundraiser will help

support our Senior Dance Group, who have attained

selection into the State Dance Festival, to help lower

the cost of accommodation for families. Next term,

our Treat Day will focus on raising much needed funds

for our farming community.

We have recently had the privilege of our mayor, Mr

Martin Rush, attend one of our SRC meetings. This

came about as our Welfare councillors wrote him a

letter, hoping to push for an extra pedestrian crossing

at our school. He responded immediately and

attended our meeting, taking questions from our

Stage 3 students. The calibre of questions given by our

students was outstanding, showing determination and

confidence in their beliefs. It was humbling to watch,

as student after student asked Mr Rush some very

insightful questions about Muswellbrook.

The Student Representative Council will continue to

work hard for the students and staff of Muswellbrook

Public School and look forward to the rest of 2018!

Cindy Hugo and Tara Stanford SRC Co-ordinators


Principal Awards

3-6 Class Student Work

3/4D Imogen C Fantastic camp poem

5/6A Whole class Working well in the STEM Challenge

5/6B Harley M, Alex G STEM Challenge – Overall winning group

5/6M Connor S Sophie H

STEM Challenge – Overall winning group STEM Challenge – best design group

5/6R Abbie J, Linda P STEM Challenge – Best design group

5/6S Bonnie T STEM Challenge – Best design group

Mia M – 3/4W

For independent

writing skills

K-2 Sports Day

Our annual K-2 Sports Day will be held on Friday 21st September, 2018 (Week 9). The Sports

Day will commence at 9:45am. Friends and family are welcome to join us on the day and

share in a picnic recess with their child. A note with further details will be sent home in

Week 8.

K-2 Teachers

Abbey C – 3/4M

For sharing her

technology skills with

everyone in the

Library


Stage 1 ‘Awabakal’ Excursion On Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th September, an excited Stage 1 travelled to Awabakal Environmental Education

Centre (EEC). We were met by the Awabakal teachers who coordinated a series of activities that complimented what

students have been learning about during their science lessons on living things at school.

Throughout the day, Stage 1 participated in four activities: dip netting, searching for invertebrates, a rainforest walk and

learning about how Aboriginal people used and cared for natural resources in the area.

When dip netting, students caught a variety of small water creatures including tadpoles, dragonfly nymphs, water mites

and water beetles such as backswimmers and water boatmen. These were examined under magnifying glasses and

then returned to their wetland habitat.

Whilst on the rainforest walk, some groups were lucky enough to observe a pair of kookaburras who had made their

nest in a termite mound attached to a tall gum tree. We also saw and learned about the effects of bushfires on the

forest.

Students surveyed leaf litter in the hope of observing some small invertebrates. Ants were a common insect found,

however, spiders, millipede’s beetles and grubs were also seen. When the sun came out, so did the large meat ants and

students were very interested in observing these from a safe distance.

In the Awabakal classroom, Stage 1 listened carefully to how Aboriginal people used natural resources found in the area

to make items such as spears, dilly bags, coolamons and bowls. They were fortunate enough to handle some of these

items. Students also learned about ways in which Aboriginal people used and cared for plants, animals and other

natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Stage 1 had a fantastic excursion to Awabakal EEC and a big thank you goes out to the parent helpers and teachers

who were involved. At the end of both days, Awabakal staff congratulated students on their exemplary behaviour. They

were very complimentary about their experience with Muswellbrook Public School. Well done, Stage 1!

Mrs Glenn


DONATIONS FOR THE PLANT AND

CRAFT STALL

We are looking for donations of craft supplies to

help with our Christmas themed craft stall.

Also plants for the plant stall.

Shirts are $10 each Choose from these designs or

design your own. Eg unicorn

Orders with payment (CASH),

design and size of shirt, child’s

name and class.

Will be taken until 19/10/18.

Delivery will be 30/11/2018.

All proceeds will go to the school

fete.

If anyone could help with sewing

please contact the school.

Preparations for the fete are in full swing. Each class will soon request

a specific donation (money, goods etc) to help with their stall. These

items will need to be sent in quickly to ensure your child’s class stall is

a success. Please contact your child’s teacher if you need more

information. Thank you to those families who had already responded.


CASH ONLY AT THE OFFICE


ICAS - Writing

Will be presented at

K-2 and 3-6 Assemblies

this week

BOOK FAIR

Thank you for supporting the BOOK FAIR.

Our book Fair sales were $6855, which

we receive $2065 in book rewards for our

school resources.

What a fantastic effort!

Mrs Neal

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

FROM SCHOOL

To ensure that all children arrive home

safely, we need accurate information in

regard to how your child travels home in

the afternoons.

If arrangements change,

Send a note to the classroom

teacher on the day of the change of

routine.

If changes occur during the day,

please phone the office as soon as

possible.

Thank you for your support.

SICK BAY CLOTHES

If any families have school uniforms

that are size 12, 14 or above that

could be donated to the clothing

pool we would gratefully

appreciate them.


MPS - Term 3 2018 (Parent Copy)

Term Three

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT SUN

8

10 September

11 September Treat Day P&C Meeting 6pm

12 September

13 September Gymnastics State Dance Festival

14 September State Dance Festival

15 16

Sep

9

17 September Year 4 Camp

18 September Year 4 Camp Fete meeting 3.30pm

19 September Year 4 Camp

20 September Year 4 Camp Gymnastics

21 September K-2 Sports day

22 23

Sep

10

24 September 25 September

26 September

27 September

28 September Last day Term 3

29 30

Sep

Hols

1 October

2 October 3 October 4 October 5 October 6

7 Oct

Hols

8 October 9 October 10 October 11 October 12 October 13 14 Oct

50 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 49 DAYS FOR STUDENTS

IMPORTANT DATES FOR TERMS 4 2018 Term 4

Mon 15 Oct – Fri 26 Oct Swim School Years 1/2

Fri 19 Oct Fete

Mon 29 Oct – Fri 2 Nov Year 5 camp

Mon 5 Nov Sport Photo, Captain, Vice-Captain, SRC, Band, Choir Photos

Tue 13 Nov P&C Meeting 6pm Staffroom

Thurs 15 Nov School Disco

Tue 20 Nov Treat Day

Fri 23 Nov Schools Spectacular

Tue 4 Dec High School Orientation Year 6 day/night

Tue 11 Dec Presentation Day K - 2

Tue 11 Dec P&C Meeting 6pm Staffroom

Wed 12 Dec Presentation Day, Stage 3 - 9.30am / Stage 2 – 11.30am

Fri 14 Dec Year 6 Graduation, 9.30am start

Mon 17 Dec Party Day

Wed 19 Dec Last day - students

Thur 20 Dec Last day - staff


CASH PAYMENT ONLY AT THE OFFICE

CANTEEN Thank you to Joanne, Sandra, Tracey, Kellie and

Mark for volunteering in our canteen last week,

we truly appreciate the time you put in to help

us.

Parents, just a reminder to give your child’s

enviro lunch bags a good clean out after each

use.

K-2 Sports day is on Friday 21st September.

Our canteen will be open for parents and

children on this day, selling some yummy treats.

Small pies $2.00

Sausage Rolls $2.00

Fresh Sandwiches $4.50

Chocolate Bars $2.00

Lollies $1.00

Bottled Water $2.00

Soft Drinks $2.00

Please remember that children MUST have an

adult with them to purchase sweets.

Volunteers are needed for Thursday & Friday

on the last week of term, please see our

canteen staff if you are able to help on either

of days between 12.30pm - 2pm.

we are RESPECTFUL before school.

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