From the Principal:

As we approach the end of

another very busy term, I would

like to thank the staff for their hard

work and dedication to the

students of MPS. It's been an incredibly busy

term and our students really are very fortunate

to be offered so many extra-curricular

opportunities. As I've walked around the school

this week, I've observed the junior and senior

dancers practising at lunchtimes and after

school. Sports teams have been training

before school and during lunch

times. Students are already practising for the

Eisteddfod. Many students are learning 'sign

language' in the library, the SRC leaders are

focusing on ways to improve our school, the

Easter Hat Parade and the Choose Maths Open

Night were both well supported by parents and

community members, and It is truly wonderful

to see so many students striving to do their

personal best. This ' hive of activity' wouldn't

be possible without the staff going above and

beyond their normal teaching duties, they truly

are inspirational. All of the staff at MPS always

put the best interests of the children first and

their ongoing efforts are much appreciated.

Thank you everyone, I know you'll enjoy the

two week break! Thank you also to the parents

and community members, who continually

support the staff and our school at every

opportunity, its great working with you.

Cross Country

I witnessed some fantastic sportsmanship at

the Cross Country Carnival. It was fantastic to

see all of our students doing their personal

best, as well as cheering on their peers. Well

done to everyone involved and a special thank

you to Ms Mulholland and Ms Coward for

organising another fantastic event, which was

well attended by parents/carers, as well as

family members.

School Holidays

Over the school holidays, I hope everyone

manages to get some rest and enjoy some

quality family time. Please note that students

return to school on Tuesday 1st May. During

the break, if anyone witnesses any unusual

activity on school grounds, please call Safety

and Security on 1300 880 021.

Joan Stephens – Principal

Week 11 Focus – RESPECTFUL – We collect, return and handle our lunches and basket with care, we wait until after

eating time to purchase canteen items, we use our manners with a smile and we keep our canteen area clean and tidy.

Term 1 Week 11 Tuesday 10th April 2018

Week 11 Focus – RESPECTFUL at the canteen – We collect, return and handle our lunches and basket with care, we wait until

after eating time to purchase canteen items, we use our manners with a smile and we keep our canteen area clean and tidy.

High School Musical Excursion

Students from stage 2 and 3, will be going to Muswellbrook High School to watch the

rehearsal of their musical on Thursday 10th May. The cost is $6.50.

Please return note and money by Thursday 3rd May 2018. Students who have not

returned their note and money, will not be allowed to attend.

Keeping our students safe

In the mornings we have been

unlocking the back gate so that parents/carers and students can enter school grounds via this entry

point. However, it has been brought to my attention that a few of our younger students in K-2 are entering, then

leaving school grounds via the back gate in the mornings, then waiting

outside the perimeter fence for their friends. Obviously this poses a safety risk to our students so to prevent this

from happening, we will be installing a special lock on the gate during the holidays. Once installed, the lock will

need to be unlatched manually to allow access onto school grounds but once

closed, it will prevent students from going back out of the gate. If your child enters school grounds through this

gate, please talk to them about this matter highlighting the safety

aspect. It is imperative that they remain inside the boundary fence.

Thank you for your support.

SCHOOL BREAK INS Recently, our school has suffered a series of

break-ins, which is distressing and disruptive to

our staff and students. With the school holidays

approaching, I am asking for neighbouring

parents and community members to report any

unusual activity to Muswellbrook Police

Station on 6542 6999. Alternatively, the

DEC Safety and Security phone number is 1300

880 021.

Thank you for your support.

Joan Stephens

This Thursday students can wear orange

or traditional dress to school to celebrate

Harmony Day.

CANTEEN:

Our canteen will be selling some yummy

orange treats between .50 cents to $1.00 each.

Vanilla cupcakes with orange icing

Honey Joys

Biscuits with orange icing

Cups of orange cordial.

K - 2 Class Student Work

KB Laila B A wonderful recount.

KF Meah R A great map of her classroom.

KL Elliot R An excellent birthday graph.

K/1A Turone G Fantastic work with data.

1M Cameron M Excellent writing and bookwork.

1W Deegan W Fantastic writing about the Easter Bunny.

2G Zachery R A great Easter Bunny picture.

2S Koby M Fantastic work with sounds.

2T Sophia C Great descriptive writing.

3-6 Class Student Work

3/4 H Harpa C Outstanding work in her sentences and spelling work.

3/4M Meleia G Detailed drawing of her life size shoe.

3/4W Molly H Excellent spelling and dictation results.

5/6A Emilia W A block-tastic LEGO PowerPoint presentation.

5/6 M Emily M New design of Australian Flag.

5/6S Ben F Fantastic Haiku poem about rain.

Workers of the Week

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

Lacey S - 3/4 C

Geography – Uluru

poster.

Scarlett T – 5/6R

Fantastic debate on

why we should change

the Australian flag.

Isla W – 2M

Wonderful writing.

Leon H – 1B

Wonderful artwork.

MPS Term 1 2018 Parent Copy

Term One

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT SUN

11 9 April

10 April

11 April

12 April Harmony Day

13 April Last day of Term 1

14 15 Apr

Hols

16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April

21 22 Apr

Hols

23 April

24 April 25 April ANZAC Day Public Holiday

26 April 27 April

28 29 Apr

53 DAYS FOR TEACHERS 52 DAYS FOR STUDENTS

TRAVEL FROM

SCHOOL

Please ensure that if there are any

alterations to your child’s normal

travel from school routines that you

inform your child’s class teacher with

a note. Only in the event of an

emergency are you to call the office

to inform them of any changes.

Thanks for your assistance in

ensuring your children travel safely

from school.

PAYMENTS

Payments can NOW be made via cash, cheque

and EFTPOS.

We are excited to announce that payments via

EFTPOS can be made at the front office.

New online PARENT ONLINE payments (POP)

can now be made. POP payments are made

through the school website.

www.muswellbro-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Assemblies Week 11

Please note there will be no

Primary Assembly this week.

List of costs expected for Term 2 2018 Note: These costs are only estimates and may vary slightly!

Item/ Event Cost (approximate) Year Due Date

Maths Text Book $22.00 Kindergarten to Year 6 Overdue

School Contributions $30.00 Kindergarten to Year 6 Overdue

Mother’s Day Stall $3.00 - $6.00 Kindergarten to Year 6 Wednesday 9th May

Jump Rope for Heart Donation Kindergarten to Year 6 22nd June

Treat Day/Red Cookie Day Donation Kindergarten to Year 6 26th & 27th June

P & C News

We hope you have enjoyed your first term of

2018. To finish off right, the P&C is holding

our final meeting for the term tonight,

Tuesday the 10th of April in the Staff room

6:00pm. Please come along and get involved.

You’ll get to see what’s on deck for term two.

Free babysitting is provided, so bring your

kiddies along. We can’t do it without you.

The more the merrier!

On May 9th, during the second week of term

two, we will be holding our annual Mother’s

Day Stall with gifts ranging from $3-6.00.

Make a note now and we will send out a

reminder when we get back from the autumn

holidays.

Thank you for your continued generous and

support to our Canteen and Uniform Shop.

Have a great break!

-The P&C Execs

CANTEEN NEWS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We appreciate every bit of help from all our

volunteers each week. At the end of each term

all our volunteers go into the draw to win a $20

canteen voucher. This terms winners are: Sandra

Greenham and Kristie Jensen, congratulations

and a huge thank you.

On Harmony Day, Thursday 12th, our canteen

will be selling yummy orange treats, ranging

from .50 cents to $1.00 each.

The schools’ bottles are still being collected in

the red tub outside the canteen. So far we have

raised $26.00 that was donated back to the

school P&C. Any bottles brought in from home

can be placed in the red tub.

Help needed:

Thursday lunch 12.30pm - 2pm

If you are able to help, please send a message to

our canteen on 0409958423 or pop in and see

our friendly canteen staff.

Wednesday 9th May

MPS Cross Country

Thank you to all parents and caregivers who

attended our school cross country last

Thursday. Congratulations to Karoola on

winning the most house points on the day.

Zone Rugby League

We would like to congratulate Cody S, Cohen S

and Fletcher W for their selection through to trials

for the regional Rugby League side. Well done to

Cohen S who made it through to possibles and

probables to be played this Thursday.

Zone Netball

Congratulations to Alivia

C, Annika E, Claudia M,

Ella A and Audrey S for

their selection into the

Upper Hunter Netball

side. Alivia, Ella and

Claudia made it through

to possibles and

probables. These trials will be held early next term.

MPS Swimming and Cross

Country Ribbons

MPS Swimming ribbons will be handed out this

week at Infants assembly this week and early Term

2 for Primary. Cross Country, ribbons will be

handed out early next term as well.

PSSA Rugby League Knockout

Good-luck to the MPS PSSA Rugby League side,

who are heading to Cook Park on Thursday to take

part in the 2018 PSSA Classic Shield

Cessnock/Upper Hunter.

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