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Mullumbimby Public School

Morrison Avenue, Mullumbimby, 2482 Tel: (02) 6684 2373 Fax: (02) 6684 1294

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

Web: www.mullumbimb-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

A proud member or the Lighthouse Valley Learning Community

UNIFORM

SHOP

Term 3 Wednesday 8.30 to 9.15am

WE NEED 2ND HAND UNIFORMS!

Wed 19th September PBL Reward Day Thu 20th September Clubs Fri 21st September Last day of Term Mon 8th October School resumes for Teachers and Students

Coming Events:

A balanced education in a vibrant school community

18th September 2012 Term 3 – Week 10

CANTEEN NEWS

Recess Special: Hot Chocolate & Raisin Toast $2.50

Canteen assistant will be: Stephanie Hughes

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Email 24/7 the Uniform Shop

mpsuniforms@yahoo.com.au

Dear Parents / Carers

MPS Art Expo “Fantastic”, “Inspiring”, “Such talented kids”, “Unreal” were just

some of the words and phrases conveyed to me about our inau-gural Art Expo held last Thursday evening. The hall and its sur-

rounds really were a blaze of colour, innovation and creativity. Student artworks and photographs looked fantastic, displaying a high degree of effort and talent. Congratulations to everyone in-

volved, and there were so many of you who played a part in making this event the success that it was. To all of the parent

helpers who worked serving food, the parents who made or do-nated food, Dave Lilleyman for the time spent setting up, Chad

for his coordination of sound and light, to all of the teachers for inspiring students and establishing the displays and a special mention to Bu Marshall for her drive, enthusiasm and leadership.

The biggest thankyou to our wonderful students who spent the time drawing, painting, sketching, taking photographs, singing or

playing an instrument. You all made for such a terrific and re-warding experience. Congratulations all. There is a photo gallery included with this newsletter and also on our school website at

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

Staffing

Mrs Victoria Houghton-Ward, our school librarian, has announced her retirement. Victoria will remain on long service leave until

this takes effect. Victoria has been a long-serving staff member at MPS and we wish her all the best as she enters a new phase of her life. I would like to thank Victoria for the contribution she

has made to our school.

NAPLAN Results of NAPLAN, literacy and numeracy assessments carried out nationally for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 have just been

released. I am pleased to say that our school has performed very well in many areas, achieving results above regional and state

average. NSW was again the highest performing state. If you are a parent / carer who has a child in Year 3 or Year 5 who sat the test earlier this year, you will receive an envelope this Thursday

20th September with a detailed report of your child’s perfor-mance.

NAPLAN provides the school with extremely meaningful feedback on student learning outcomes, but it is not the only meaningful measure of student capabilities. It is indeed purely a snapshot at

a given point in time of a student’s understanding. I encourage

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any parent who wishes to discuss the achievements of their child in relation to NAPLAN to

contact the school to arrange an appointment at a mutually convenient time with your child’s class teacher.

2013 Kindergarten information A reminder that our 2013 Kindergarten Information session will be held on Wednesday 10th

October at 2pm and 7pm in Miss Petroni’s classroom. Our transition program will commence on Tuesday 16th October. If you have a child who turns five before 31st July 2013 and you for them to be involved in our transition program, please return the expression of interest form

to school by Wednesday 10th October. This can be found on the note sent home today. Infor-mation about 2103 Kindergarten can also be found on our school website at

www.mullumbimb-p.schools.nsw.edu.au under the ‘2013 Kindergarten’ tab at the top of the page.

Term 4 resumption All community members are reminded that school will resume for all students and staff on

Monday, 8th October. I wish everyone a safe, happy and relaxing school holiday period. I hope you are able to spend some quality time with your child/ren. If you have any questions or concerns please

do not hesitate to contact the school. Have a great week. David Lees

Principal

DEAR PARENTS/CARERS, the canteen committee have compiled a survey and would appreci-

ate your feedback. It will only take a couple of minutes to complete and your input will benefit the canteen operation. Please copy the link below into your web browser to complete the survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/mpscanteen

DUST YOUR TALENT OFF FOR THE “BIG NIGHT OUT”: We are organising a “Big Night Out” variety

concert (adults only) to showcase the depth of “hidden” talent we have in our school community. It

will be held on Friday night, 2nd November at Mullumbimby Services Club. If you would like a spot in

the show please contact Kylie Martin or Lorraine Marshall at school. Kylie is also looking to form a

parent’s band to do a few songs. So whatever your talent, you are welcome to be part of the show

and maybe have some fun along the way.

STAGE 2 DORROUGHBY FIELD CENTRE A reminder that notes and $15 payment for our Stage

2 Excursion to Dorroughby Field Centre are due in by this Friday 21st September, 2012. Mr Spry, Excursion Co-ordinator

WASTE WARRIOR NEWS The Waste warriors celebrated all their environmental successes with a picnic around the lemonade tree. We had food to share and a treat from Sharon because we

help with the bins on Mondays. Ms Barrett also gave out certificates to all the warriors who never forget their job. The Supremo Warrior for this term is May Morgan because she never forgets her jobs and always

helps others when they don’t know what to do or are away. Thanks May.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

Congratulations to the following students who were awarded the P.B.L Class Award:

KD — Macey Donnelly K/1M — Stajah Barnden 1/2R — Clark Mathison 1/2C — Declan Burgess 2/3H — Dakota Branson 3/4M — Noah Weinstein

4/5L — Gracie Austin

5/6M — Izzy Bennett 6P — Scarlett Austin

This week’s PBL focus is:

Play Safely

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TO KEEP OUR SCHOOL A PAPER FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR ADDRESS OR UPDATED EMAIL ADDRESS TO THE

SCHOOL (see footnote) SO YOU CAN CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER ELECTRONICALLY.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MULLUMBIMBY SWIMMING POOL-Squad and Mini squad starts Tuesday 2 October with new coach Dave Coughran and now 10 sessions weekly! Mon – Fri 6am start and Mon - Fri 4pm start . Mini squads welcome any session until further timetable adjustments. Intensive Learn to Swim runs Oct 2 – 6. Book now for intensive and for Term 4 weekly Learn to Swim. Teaching pool now heated. Hour of Power…drop at school and come for an hour of mixed circuit/swim/ stretch. $10 (plus admission or pass) Tuesday and Thursday 9 – 10am with Craig. See you soon Ph 02 6684 2494

WIRES Rescue and Immediate care course. 22nd and 23rd September 2012. Learn the basics of rescue and emergency care for injured and orphaned wildlife. For more information phone 66281898 or visit our website www.wiresnr.org. Bookings essential.

GET FIT and have fun! Mullumbimby Little Athletics is holding a sign on for new and former athletes at the Mullumbimby Athletics Centre in Byron St, Mullumbimby, on Friday, September 14 and Friday September 21 at 3.30-4-30pm. Cost of registration is: $30 tiny tots (ages 3-4); $60 for U6-U7; $70 for U8-U17. Uniform tops can be purchased through the club for $20. Season starts Friday, October 12 and finishes April 8, 2013. Meets are every Friday from 3.30-5.30pm.

MULLUMBIMBY PUBLIC SCHOOL “Playgroup” for Parents and kids (under school age). Every Tuesday morning 9am-11am. Join us for a relaxed and friendly morning of interaction and fun activities for the kids.

GUITAR TUITION Anyone interested in guitar lessons at school by an experienced, qualified tutor please phone PETER on 6684 5112.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE & VACATION CARE This service is Government subsidized & operates Mon-Frid (3pm-6pm) during School Term & Holidays (8am-6pm).Contact Jamie or Claudia: Ph: 0437 860 614.

MUSIC FOR KIDS Keyboard/Piano and African drum and dance lessons are on offer at the school during school hours to all children. To enrol or for more information contact Joanne on 0422 562 179 email musicforkids.oz@gmail.com

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MPS ART SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY WINNERS

DIVISION 1 - LACHLAN FIELD

DIVISION 2 - KIARA FIELD DIVISION 3- KERRY GARADY

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Sculpture Show Holiday Activity.

This year’s Sculpture Show will be our 13th and many people look forward to seeing our creative work. I hope everyone is feeling inspired after our wonderful Art Show! This year we will return to the Library as the hall will be used for entertainment. Please read the following carefully. • Only one entry/child is permitted. Displaying an entry is free. • The subject matter is open, but must be suitable for young children to view. • Children should create the concept and complete as much of the construction themselves as possible. • Parents and friends are invited to assist as the emphasis is on participation, family fun, skill development and creativity. Some materials and tools need supervision for safety reasons. • Materials could include paper, cardboard, wax, plaster, wire, wire mesh, clay, plasticine, play-dough, salt or bread dough, wood, pop-sticks, match sticks, tooth-picks, food, fibre, rock, cement, plant matter, fabric, glass, plastic or any combination you desire. • Using scientific knowledge can be very effective with sculpture, especially if using lights or making it kinetic (moving) or interactive. • Older children might enjoy writing a diary of the design and construction process. This could include drawings and photographs which could also be displayed beside the sculpture. • A form is available from Mrs. Dwyer for children to write their name, grade, works title, materials used and a brief explanation of what inspired them to do their sculpture. Visitors have been very impressed by our children’s ideas and deep thinking in the past. • Displays from parents, high school students and community members are welcome. Business cards can be left so orders can be taken. • Please have the student’s name and grade clearly written somewhere on the sculpture so it can be matched with the written form mentioned above. • Sculptures will be displayed in grade sections – K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6. Entry fees to view the sculptures will be – Adults: $1.00 School Children: 50c Pre-school: Free Visitors have the opportunity to lodge one People’s Choice Vote for each age group on a ballot paper. Winners will receive a prize of craft materials from our sponsor Tallowood Ridge Estate. A certificate will also be awarded. Completed works can be delivered to Mrs. Dwyer in the library between 8.30 – 9.00 am on the Friday morning of December Fete. Every effort will be made to return sculptures safely to the children. They can be picked up at the end of the fete or on Monday morning. Otherwise they will be delivered to the children’s classrooms as Mrs Haughton-Ward will need the Library cleared . Some sculptures will be held for display in the foyer. I hope you have a great holiday that includes some creativity. I’m hoping that my last Sculpture Show will be the best ever!! Fay Dwyer.

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