The Dunkley Herald Term 1 Week 4 February 22, 2019

Safe Respectful Learners

everyone, everywhere, every time

2019 Meet & Greet Sessions

Parents and carers have the opportunity to reserve a 10-minute one-on-one session with their child's teacher. Additionally, school specialist and support staff will be on hand at both Meet & Greet sessions to discuss school programs and initiatives. We look forward to chatting with as many parents and carers as possible during these times.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

We are in the process of reviewing current Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) structures at school. We are seeking parent and carer feedback, suggestions and involvement in regard to our current rewards for Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. If you can spare a moment or two, we would really appreciate it if you could complete a very short PBL survey. The survey can be accessed by visiting the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/Lapp2liLLRDLIJbF3 Kirstie Yeo Principal

Our PBL Focus is on being ‘SAFE’. We are always safe at school.

We are safe because we keep our hands and our feet to ourselves.

Dunkley says, ‘I am safe. I am respectful. I am a learner.’

Everyone, Everywhere, Every time

School Calendar

Week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Feb 25 Feb 26 Feb 27 Feb 28 Feb 29

Dance Fitness Paul Harragon

Cup Scripture

commences

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Mar 4 Mar 5 Mar 6 Mar 7 Mar 8

Dance Fitness

“Meet & Greet” session 4 – 6pm

Assembly – Year 2/3

Whole School Photographs

2nd Canberra Excursion

payment due

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Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15

Dance Fitness

P&C AGM 6:00pm Library

“Meet & Greet” session 4 – 6pm

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Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22

Dance Fitness Assembly – Year 4 NSW State

Election – Hall March 22 – 23

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Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29

Dance Fitness

Hunter PSSA Opens & 11yrs Rugby League

Trials

Disco – K–2: 5:00 – 6:15pm 3-6: 6:30 – 8:00pm

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Apr 1 Apr 2 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5

Athletics Carnival

Assembly – Artist of the Term

Schools Cup Netball Gala Day at Charlestown

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Apr 8 Apr 9 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12

Easter Hat Parade

Term 2

Week 1

Apr 29 Apr 30 May 1 May 2 May 3

Students return for Term 2

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May 6 May 7 May 8 May 9 May 10

Assembly – Athletics Ribbons

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May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17

NAPLAN online NAPLAN online NAPLAN online NAPLAN online

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May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24

NAPLAN online NAPLAN online NAPLAN online NAPLAN online

GRIP Leadership Excursion

NAPLAN online

Year 6 Term 1 Update

Year 6 students have settled in well to the new school year and have been displaying their leadership skills by helping their buddies in the playground.

We all had a great time representing our Houses at the school swimming carnival. We all did really well and had fun participating throughout the day.

Along with our Literacy and Numeracy learning, we have been studying Australia as a Nation. Currently we are developing our understanding of the impacts that the U.K. and USA Government systems have on our own.

Students have been working on their self-awareness, confidence and respect by participating in Rock and Water lessons with Mrs Bishop each week.

P&C Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The first P&C meeting for the year is going to be held on Tuesday March 12. At this meeting, the current financial position of the P&C will be tabled, all positions will be declared vacant and processes will be followed to vote in a new P&C. All adult members of our school community are invited to attend and elect new office bearers for 2019. At the AGM we will be electing our P&C office bearer positions for 2019. We will also be acknowledging the incredible work of the volunteers on our 2018 P&C committees and reflect on what we can improve on this year. Some important things to know leading up to the AGM:

All members of our school community are able to attend any meeting of the P&C Before the official AGM commences, parents, carers and community members will need to become financial

members so that they can be nominated and vote. It costs just 50 cents to become a financial member Nomination forms need to be completed and submitted prior to the AGM

Everyone in our school community is welcome to attend! If you are new to the school, we would like to extend a very warm welcome. It is always fantastic to have new faces and new members participate and share new ideas. Upcoming events for the new 2019 P&C include potential fundraising opportunities at the State Elections where voting will be hosted on school grounds, Athletics Carnival, Easter Raffle and so much more…! Please find later in this newsletter nomination forms. Additional nomination forms and detailed position descriptions are available at the office or on request. Completed nomination forms can be left at the office anytime from now until the March 12 P&C AGM. Uniform Expectations

This is just a friendly reminder about the expectations of our school uniform as provided by our P&C. Our school expectations extend to safety requirements regarding headwear and jewellery. All families and students are reminded that ‘dangly’ earrings are not permitted and pose a safety risk, as do necklaces and chains worn around necks. These items are not to be worn to school and students will be reminded to pop these items in their bags to take home. All ribbons, scrunchies, headbands and headwear that students choose to wear to school are to be in school colours, and of a size that allows students to continue to wear their school hat for sun safety. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter.

Please be advised that the Uniform shop is open every Tuesday morning from 8.30am Please find a uniform order form later in this newsletter. Orders can be left at the office at any time, and once filled they can be sent home with students.

Our Current Positive Behaviour for Learning Focus

Celebrating Change

We are: This is what it looks like:

Safe

• We stay calm and focused • We keep our hands and feet to ourselves • We are in the right place at the right time

• We think before we act

Respectful

• We use kind, calm language • We consider the feelings of others • We listen respectfully to all teachers and

staff

• We approach change with a positive attitude

Learners

• When learning routines change, learning remains our priority

• We enjoy all learning tasks

• We ignore distractions or disruptions

Mount Hutton Public School P & C Committee

UNIFORMS

GARMENT COLOUR SIZE PRICE SIZE QUANTITY TOTAL

SUMMER TUNIC School Fabric 4 - 8

10 - 16 $45.00 $50.00

WINTER TUNIC Navy 4 - 8 $50.00 WINTER TUNIC Navy 10 - 16 $55.00 GIRLS SKORT Navy 4 – 16 $10.00 POLO SHIRT Jade/Navy 4 – 16 $30.00

SPORTS POLO SHIRT House Colours 4 – 16 $25.00 SPORTS SHORTS Navy 4 – 16 $20.00

SLOPPY JOES (with school logo)

Navy 4 - 14

Adult S, M, L $20.00 $25.00

ZIPPER SLOPPY JOES (with school logo)

Navy 4 – 16

Adult S,M,L,XL $25.00

TRACK PANTS No pockets in 4 – 14

Two pockets in S, M & L Navy

4 – 14 Adult S, M, L

$15.00 $20.00

TASLON JACKET (prepaid before ordering)

Navy 4 – 14

Adult S, M, L $55.00

Hat Order Navy XS, S, M,

L, XL $10.00

School Polo Package 3 x polo shirts 4 – 16 $80.00

School & Sport Package 3 x polo shirts 1 sports polo

4 – 16 $100.00

Grand Total

$

Orders will not be placed unless a 50% deposit is paid. Remaining balance is due on pick up.

SCHOOL LOGO IS PRINTED ON ALL GARMENTS WHERE APPLICABLE

ORDER DETAILS

Name:

Date: / /

Child’s Name: RECEIPT NUMBER AMOUNT PAID CASH CHEQUE Child’s Class

Phone (H): Other:

All cheques to be made payable to: MOUNT HUTTON P.S P&C UNIFORM COMMITTEE Orders will not be placed unless a 50% deposit is paid. Remaining balance is due on pick up.