John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287

T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E maryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Our P & C Association meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.00pm

All parents and community members are welcome to attend

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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 18 June 2019

Skills for Life

RELIEVING PRINCIPAL’S REPORT This week we say a sad farewell Mrs Carlie Attwood, who is embarking on a new adventure with her family. Mrs Attwood is a talented and dedicated teacher and has impacted on the lives of many of our students and their families. Her passion and contribution as a teacher across the school and of our support classes will be greatly missed. On behalf of the staff, students and community, I would like to thank Mrs Attwood for her dedication and passion to educating the students of Maryland. Your friendly, caring nature and friendship will certainly be missed by the staff and we wish you and your family all the best as you start a new chapter of your lives. Last week our students were rewarded for their positive behaviour with a PBL disco. Our new mascot ‘Landy’ made a special appearance and we acknowledged the contributions of Mr Paul Higgins, who has been working on the PBL wall paintings around the school and Mrs Sally Bufffier for lending her creativity and sewing skills to complete our ‘Landy’ costume. We would also like to thank Michael James for lending us his DJ skills and running the discos over the day, to the canteen and parent helpers who coordinated the sausage sizzle and to the amazing and dedicated PBL team, led by Mrs Cindy Berg who drive the success of our PBL program. An amazing school effort! A reminder that our school P&C meet tonight at 6pm in the library. All parents and community members are invited to attend. This week invitations went home about our NAIDOC day celebrations to be held on Wednesday, 3 July. Our committee is working hard to organise a range of activities and experiences to celebrate the history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our next meeting will be held at 8.15am on Thursday morning and we welcome community involvement. Alternatively, if you would like to contribute or volunteer on the day please contact the school office. Have a great week! Mrs Khay

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Calendar Week 8

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 6pm P&C Meeting

Thursday, 20 June 2019 CCWC Transition Football Gala

Friday, 21 June 2019 2nd Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Thompson’s Pie Drive orders & payment due

Week 9

Wednesday, 26 June 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey and Gold Cards to be handed into the office for the next Recognition Assembly (Wk1, T3).

Friday, 28 June 2019 2pm Infants Assembly 1/2PT Hosting

Important Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday, 2 July 2019 2.45pm Thompson’s Pie Drive order pick-up

Wednesday, 3 July 2019 NAIDOC Day

2pm NAIDOC Assembly

Thursday, 4 July 2019 Stage 2 Touch Football Gala

Friday, 5 July 2019 Last Day of Term 2

Monday, 22 July 2019 Staff & Students resume for Term 3

Wednesday, 24 July 2019 2pm Whole School Recognition Assembly (postponed from Term 2)

Friday, 26 July 2019 3rd Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 2020 Year 5 Opportunity Class Placement Test

Friday, 2 August 2019 Athletics Carnival

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Tuesday, 6 August 2019 Zone Athletics Carnival

Friday, 9 August 2019 Infants Assembly 1/2SG Hosting

Friday, 16 August 2019 Primary Assembly

Monday, 19 August 2019 Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Wednesday, 21 August 2019 2pm Whole School Assembly

Friday, 23 August 2019 4th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

Friday, 30 August 2019 Hunter Athletics Carnival

2pm Infants Assembly KKM Hosting

Friday, 6 September 2019 2pm Primary Assembly

Friday, 13 September 2019 2pm Infants Assembly KDO Hosting

Friday, 20 September 2019 5th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Wednesday, 25 September 2019 2pm Whole School Assembly

Friday, 27 September 2019 Last Day of Term 3

Monday, 14 October 2019 Student and Staff resume for Term 4

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Thursday, 17 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday, 18 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday, 6 December 2019 Principal’s Picnic

Monday, 9 December 2019 Presentation Day

Tuesday, 10 December 2019 Year 6 Farewell

Thursday, 12 December 2019 Carols Evening

Monday, 16 December 2019 Party Day

Wednesday, 18 December 2019 Last day of Term 4 for students

OFFICE NEWS Grey & Gold Cards

The cut-off date for grey and gold cards to be handed in to the school office for the next whole school assembly is 9am Wednesday, 26 June 2019 (Week 9).

Whole School Assembly Due to NAIDOC Day celebrations on Wednesday, 3 July the Recognition Assembly will now be held on Wednesday, 24 July 2019. NAIDOC CELEBRATION MPS This year we will be celebrating NAIDOC on Wednesday, 3 July. It is our intention to provide all students with a variety of cultural experiences through a range of activities including a celebratory assembly. Students will be making story poles in the lead up to our special day. The story poles will represent the learning journey of each class and will be displayed and presented at our assembly. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all community members, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous to attend the day and our assembly.

Exact times are to be confirmed so please look out on Facebook and read our newsletter for further details. Warm regards, MPS NAIDOC committee, 2019. SPORT NEWS Stage 2 Touch Football The Stage 2 Touch Football gala day will be held Week 10, Thursday, 4 June at Newcastle Touch Fields. Knights Knockout Well done to the Junior Knights team for their efforts last Wednesday. Callaghan Transition Football Year 6 students will participate in a football gala this Thursday. Mrs Wingrove will supervise the teams on the day. Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator) PSSA Basketball Knockout Competition On Tuesday 11th June Ms Duff took a group of amazing students to the basketball knockout comp. Scores were: Boys Cardiff 16-6 Maryland - a loss but we only played with 4 players the entire game! Maryland 36-8 Morrisset Maryland 13-9 Belair Girls The Junction 26-4 Maryland Maryland 66-4 Booragul Merewether heights, well they were a no show so we played some boys instead and had fun!

Sarah Jardine, AP of Belair PS and basketball convenor said MPS students were the best behaved students there!

Well done guys!

Ms Duff

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U10 Knights Rugby League Gala Day The U10 Knights Rugby League Gala Day at Cessnock Wednesday, 12 June, saw 14 Stage 2 students playing tackle footy. 8 of our players played rugby league for the first time. Maryland played games against Floraville Public School, Singleton Heights PS, Belmont PS and Muswellbrook South PS. The results were three losses and a win in the final game. All players improved their tackling, playing the ball, positioning and passing. Kane J and Clay A were our try scorers on the day. It was impressive to see the Maryland team spirit up against some competitive teams. On several occasions four or five members of the Maryland team worked together to complete tackles against some of their opponents - brilliant stuff!

Congratulations to all students on their improved play and sportsmanship. Thanks to all parents for your support transporting students. Thanks also to Dean and Justin for assisting with the coaching. Mr Blyth Knights Coordinator

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen Roster Term 2

Day Date Name

Week 8 Wednesday

19 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 20 June Susan, Amy

Friday 21 June Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne

Week 9 Monday

24 June Cath

Tuesday 25 June Amy, Louisa

Wednesday 26 June Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 27 June Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 28 June Jamie, Amanda S, Esme, Kass

Week 10 Monday

1 July Kristie, Carolyn, Amy

Tuesday 2 July Lesley, Sheree

Wednesday 3 July Lesley, Robyn, Dorothy

Thursday 4 July Janelle, Lesley, Cher

Friday 5 July Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne

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PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am

Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm

Cathy & Kiera 😊☺

NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday 8. 30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Visit the website by clicking on the link below to order uniforms online.

http://www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au/

P&C NEWS The next P&C Meeting is on tonight from 6pm in the school library. All very welcome we hope to see you there! Fundraising News Sausage Sizzle Meal Deal A huge thank you to all volunteers that helped out on Friday last week with the special lunch sausage sizzle meal deal. Whether you cooked a sausage, packaged the deals, compiled orders, helped with the organisation leading up to the event behind the scene, served the children and staff, and or squirted the sauce we appreciate your assistance. It ran smoothly and is a credit to you all. Well done! Fundraising Committee Just a little friendly reminder that school banking is every Tuesday. We had 43 students banking this week and our class of the week goes to KKM for most students banked with 6 children in total. Remember it’s not the amount of money banked it’s how many students. Many of our students are receiving their bronze certificates and rewards for 10 weeks banked. Keep up the good work, silver rewards will be coming soon!! If you would like to become a little earner please visit your local branch or follow this link https://www.commbank.com.au

Woolworths Earn and Learn Maryland Public School is registered for this campaign which runs until 25th June 2019, only a week to go. The goal we have set is 20,000 stickers and at the

moment we have collected just over 7,000 with plenty more needed. Sticker sheets are available adjacent to the collection box that is located near the school office for the deposit of these stickers. Would you please remind your relatives, friends and workmates that you are collecting these for your children and let’s see what wonderful educational equipment we can earn for our school. Collection boxes for Maryland Public School are also located at the following local Woolworths stores; Glendale, Jesmond and Warabrook.

Thompson’s Pie Plus Other Products Drive These order forms were sent home to tempt your taste buds and those of family members, friends and work colleagues. A variety of bakery items have been offered to pop into lunch boxes, or lighten the preparation of evening meals. A few orders have trickled in. A friendly reminder to fill out the order sheet (even ask grandma, the neighbours or your workmates to support our school) and gather the funds from each person placing an order. Orders and payment are due back at school before this Friday, 21 June 2019. Items will be packaged up and ready to be collected from the school hall on Tuesday, 2 July 2019 from 2.45pm. If you are able, free and willing to assist with the compilation of these orders on delivery day, kindly leave your details at the office. We appreciate your support and consideration with this event.

Scholastic Book Club Parents wishing to order books from the Scholastic Book Club will need to process their orders online at scholastic.com.au/LOOP

LOOP orders for Issue 4 will be open until Wednesday, 19 June 2019.

Orders cannot be accepted at the office.

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Hunter Creative Arts Camp

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Hunter Creative Arts Camp, “When Pigs Fly”, to be held at Camp Toukley Monday 2 September – Friday 6 September. The Hunter Creative Arts Camp is aimed at students in Years 5 and 6 with a passion for and exceptional abilities in music, art, dance or drama. This week-long intensive camp provides students with access to industry professionals in their area of expertise. Students are exposed to the secondary syllabus in their art form with activities in their specialised area each day to extend their skills, knowledge and understanding of their chosen area, and also complete one lesson during the week in each of the other creative arts areas. This allows students to be extended in a creative environment, with specialist staff and likeminded students, whilst also gaining an understanding of all art forms, and learning to be responsible and resourceful, and creating a sense of team as they work towards an end of camp performance for parents. Theme: The theme for the Creative Arts Camp this year is “When Pigs Fly”. Activities and the end of camp performance will be based around this theme. Accommodation: Students will be housed in cabins that accommodate four or five rooms with six students in each room. Each room has an ensuite, air conditioning and a small common area in the centre. Staff members are responsible for the supervision of specific lodges and are housed in lodges that sit between cabins. Students are grouped with others from their school wherever possible. The camp has a large security fence which requires a passcode to access. Meals: All meals are prepared on site by qualified catering staff in commercial kitchens. Care is taken to ensure food is tasty, nutritious and plentiful, and caters to any dietary needs identified in student’s applications. Activities: Students will undertake activities in their chosen art form everyday with specialist staff in that field, as well as one activity in each of the other art forms during the week. Creative arts activities are conducted throughout the days with one day devoted to a visiting professional in each of the art forms. Each evening after dinner students participate in activities led by Camp Toukley staff including a campfire, indoor and outdoor games, mini olympics and a night walk. Staffing: Students will be supervised by Department of Education staff as well as Tutors throughout the camp. Specialist and expert staff are brought in on specific days to work with students to extend their skills. T-shirt: As part of the camp fee each student will receive a 2019 camp T-shirt. This will be distributed at the camp and worn at the end of week concert. Cost: The cost of the camp is $450. This includes all meals, accommodation, activities, specialist teachers, visiting professionals, supervision of students and a camp T-shirt. Do not send any money at this stage. Once offered a position, payment will need to be made by Friday 2 August to secure your child’s position. The nomination process: Information regarding the camp should be sent home to students who meet the above aim of the camp. Parents need to complete the online application form via the link included below. Once the application is submitted, the applicant’s school will be sent an email advising them of the student’s application as well as a link to endorse the student’s application. Student online nominations need to be completed by Friday 21 June. Teacher endorsements need to be completed by Friday 5 July. Students will be advised of an offer, place on the reserve list or decline by Monday 22 July.

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When sending home information and completing the application for students to nominate, teachers and parents should be aware of the following:

• this is a program specifically for Gifted and Talented students in the areas of creative and performing arts

• in our experience, children who have behaviour problems in their school do not benefit from this camp as a certain level of self-discipline is required

• the camp is residential. Students who are not used to staying away from home for extended periods should not apply

• due to the intensity of the program it is not possible to allow students to phone home;

• mobile phones and electronic devices are not permitted at the camp as this will cause disruption to the program and

• applying students should demonstrate self-confidence and independence. To apply for the Hunter Creative Arts Camp parents need to click on the link below to complete the application for your child to attend. https://forms.gle/nwp6XWf1FKE6EkYr7 Once submitted your school will be emailed to complete an endorsement of this application. Students will not be considered for a placement unless their application has been completed online, and the nominated teacher has completed the student endorsement online. Nominations from parents close Friday 21 June and endorsements from schools close Friday 5 July. No late nominations will be considered. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY APPLICATION IS SUCCESSFUL?

• Parents and schools will be advised via email by Monday 22 July, 2019 of an offer, place on the reserve list or decline of application.

• Details on how to accept or decline an offer will be included in the email.

• Parents accepting their child’s offer will be required to pay the cost of the camp in full of $450 by Friday 2 August, 2019.

• Parents who accept an offer for their child will then be sent additional detail as required. For further enquiries please email the camp coordinator, Karen O’Neill, Hunter School of the Performing Arts, Rel Deputy Principal Primary karen.oneill@det.nsw.edu.au