25 Eungai/Medlow Carnival, Scotts Head

27 Excursion to 2NVR, Tewinga

28 Trivia Night at Taylors Arm Hall

6.30pm for 7pm start

7 P & C meeting at 3.15 pm

10 Small Schools Carnival

13 Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday

Last day of Term 2 is Friday, 1st July

First day of Term 3 is Tuesday, 19th July

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Dear Families,

Congratulations to our Year 3 and 5 students who had a big week sitting

the NAPLAN tests. The girls were all very focused throughout each test

and were committed to doing their very best. The results of the tests will

be released towards the end of Term 3.

We had a great morning on Friday with our bike ride and science experiments at Factory Bridge. With the construction of the new bridge the site has changed our access to the river. Preliminary results after two tests are unfortunately disappointing in terms of water quality. Wren: There were not as many macro invertebrates this time. I wonder why? Bree: The river bank has changed due to human intervention. Taryn: I really noticed that the river level was lower and the rate of flow was slower. Amali: The bike ride was fun, exhausting and hot!

Thanks for bringing the puppies in Amanda—they are adorable!

Medlow Public School is a proud member of the Valley 10 Community of Public Schools.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Medlow Public School

2896 Taylors Arm Rd Taylors Arm 2447

CREATIVITY RESPECT TEAMWORK

Relieving Principal: Sarah Landers

Email: medlow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.medlow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone Number: 6564 2145 Fax: 6564 2147

Term 2, Week 4 16th May, 2016

WATER WATCH & BIKE EXCURSION

This was an excellent presentation of valuable fire safety information. We were given a timely reminder to check that our smoke alarms are working as we move in to the winter months. Our pre-schoolers Beau and Nate enjoyed participating in the activities - especially using the fire hose! Many thanks to the Rural Fire Service

for the effort that they put in to community education programs. Each student received a

show bag with lots of fun and interesting information. A reminder to all families that in the case of an emergency

bush fire situation at Medlow, our plan is to evacuate by car to the Pub in the Village.

Marshall: Get down low and go, go, go!

Willow: Stop, drop, cover and roll

Anna: We learnt about the difference between tools and toys.

Homework will resume this week with spelling tests on Friday. Students will need to complete their spelling and

homework book and hand it in on Friday.

Today the students will be drawing learning maps and working on their smart goals. This is an extremely effective

way for students to think about how they learn, who helps them to learn, who they help and how they would like

to learn. These maps can then be shared with parents and the teachers to help students think more deeply about

their learning.

Debbie will be working at Medlow on Tuesday with Mrs Trudgett because Jane and I have to attend a Core Financial Literacy training day at Scotts Head Public School. On Wednesday morning she will be working in the classroom with me. The students are to call her Mrs Desmond.

On Wednesday next week (25th) we will be combining with Eungai School for an Athletics Carnival. This will be held at Scotts Head Oval.

On Friday (27th), we will be visiting Mary Boulton’s historic cottage in Macksville and the 2NVR community radio station.

Both excursions will be by bus. On Wednesday, we will have to leave slightly earlier than usual, so I will confirm these times with you. Permission notes for these two excursions are attached and they need to be returned to school this week, please.

I am attaching some ideas for healthy lunchbox ideas.

Regards,

Sarah Landers, Relieving Principal

Medlow Public School is a proud member of the Valley 10 Community of Public Schools.

RURAL FIRE SAFETY VISIT

LEARNING MAPS AND SMART GOALS

HOMEWORK

WELCOME TO DEBBIE DESMOND

EXCURSIONS

Pao de Queijo (a Brazilian snack) A cheesy batter mixture, which

seemed a bit stodgy but tasted just fine!

Cooking today — Tiahn and Bree