Boys Day Out
Principal s Report Dear Parents and Carers, It has been another busy week here at MPS. The week started with our Kindergarten students attending the Oakvale Farm Excursion on Tuesday. They all had a wonderful time and the teachers were very proud of our students. Thank you to the teachers and parents who organised and attended the excursion. Our school photos were on Wednesday and they went smoothly. It was lovely to see our students dressed in their finest and our staff looked great in their black and white for the staff photo. MPS photography have been taking our school photos for many years and they continually say how well -behaved and photogenic our students are. Apparently we are one good looking school! As it was Father s Day last weekend, all students need to be wearing a hat in the playground now. Our school rule is No hat, play under the COLA. Please ensure your child has a school hat everyday for the remainder of the school year. This is also important during PE and Sport and especially for those students walking to the pool for swimming next term. I am very excited to announce that the first stage of our playground equipment will be installed during the school holidays. It will include a climbing dome with soft fall and a fitness track in the Corral. We are also sourcing some truck and tractor tyres to fill with sand and put under the trees in the corral for students to play in. Mr Wayne Beal has been employed to clean up our gardens in McKenzie area, assisting Mr Berry. The area is looking very tidy and Mrs Helen Dunlop will be working with us after the holidays to improve this area. Our Stage 3 boys have enjoyed their special day today called Boys Big Day Out. Many thanks to Mr Davis for organising and to Matt Sharman from the ARL, gentlemen from the Men s Shed and Mr Kirkwood from Kirkwood s Karate. The boys have really enjoyed their day and had some great experiences. Next Friday is the Girls Big Day Out for Stage 3 girls and Miss Hicks and Mrs Mac- Pherson have organised another great day. Our students in Years 4 6 have been participating in the second Tell Them From Me survey this week and next and we will share with you the results when they are published. Enjoy this weekend and the wonderful weather Spring is putting on for us! Warm regards, Alison Coombs Relieving Principal Term Three, Week Eight Friday, September 8
Calendar of Events Calendar September 21 MGHS Sports day 22 Athletics Presentation Last day of Term 3 Exemplary Students Athletics Presentation Day October Assembly Times September 11 Primary Assembly @ 2:25pm 18 Infants Assembly @ 2:25pm 9-20 Intensive Swimming Scheme Year 2 12-15 Year 3-6 Swimming every Thursday 12 October to 14 December 24 Kindergarten Orientation session 1, 9:30am to 11:00am 30 Kindergarten Orientation Session 2, 1:30 2:30pm Book Fair 30 October 1 November November 1 Grand Parents Day Book fair sale day 7 Kindergarten Orientation Session 3, 9:30-11:00am 13 Nillo Orientation Day 16-17 Band Tour 22 Year 6 Coffs Harbour Excursion
FAMILY GONE FISHING DAY SUNDAY OCTOBER 15, 2017 8.00AM TO 2.30PM CARP CATCH Hosted by Hunter Native Fish Inc. & NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts MAIN PRIZE: $200 FISHING PACKAGE (Courtesy of BCF Rutherford) ** Over $5,000 in prizes and lucky draws** INCLUDING FREE SHIMANO ROD AND REEL COMBO FOR FIRST 25 ON-LINE FAMILY REGISTRATIONS (ONE PER FAMILY) Registration on-line or on the day from 8.00am Entry $15 adult; $5 student; $25 Family Promotional and educational prizes and giveaways from DPI Fisheries, RMS Boating and local sponsors Prizes and lucky draws from 2.30pm WEIGH IN AND PRIZE DRAWS AT THE CAR PARK 2.30pm CNR CHURCH ST AND ALLAN WALSH DVE MAITLAND Thanks to: Alvey Reels, Australian Monofilament Company, Bassman Spinnerbaits, BCF Rutherford, Daiwa Australia, Denerley Leathergoods,Grand Junction Hotel, NSW Recreational Fishing Trusts and RMS Boating Education for their generous donations and support. Enqiries & Request Registration Form: hnfcarpcatch@hotmail.com
Band News
Band News School Swimming and Water Safety Program School Swimming and Water Safety Program Notes have been sent home to students in 3-6H and Year 2 to be a part of the School Swimming and Water Safety Program. It takes place in Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 4 (9 th 20 th October). The program will be run by qualified AUSTSWIM instructors at Maitland Park pool. Teachers from our school will walk students to and from the pool and assist with lessons when needed. The cost to participate in the program is pool entry only for the ten days. Students who have a seasonal pool pass can bring this every day and do not need to pay pool entry. The instructors are paid for by the Department of Education. The program is available to all students in Year 2 and class 3-6H and caters for all swimming ability levels but is particularly important for those students who cannot safely swim 25 metres in deep water unassisted. Permission notes and payment of $35 need to be returned to the office by Friday 15 th September, 2017 (Week 9, Term 3). What a great opportunity to prepare your children for summer! Miss Hyde & Miss Harris Co-ordinators
Kindergarten 2018 Orientation Information Kindergarten 2018 We are looking forward to meeting the new kindergarten students for 2018 at the upcoming orientation days. Orientations Please come to the school hall at 9.30am (Orientation 1 & 3) and 1.30pm (Orientation 2). Kindergarten teachers will walk children to the classroom. Parents/Caregivers are asked to say goodbye to children as soon as they are settled in the hall. Experience has shown that children settle more quickly into school when a positive parting routine is developed from Day One. We will meet you back at the school hall at the completion of each orientation. Orientation 1: - Tuesday 24 th October 2017 (9.30 11.00am) Orientation 2: - Monday 30 th October 2017 (1.30 2.45pm) Please note: The second orientation session is in the afternoon and students will be visiting the playground at recess time. Please supply a snack for your child to eat in disposable wrap clearly labelled with your child s name. No drink bottles or containers please or any foods containing nuts or nut products. (Note: No drink bottles or containers is just for orientation). Orientation 3:- Tuesday 7 th November 2017 (Children 9.30 10.45, Parent Information Session School Hall 10am) Parent Information Session The parent information sessions will be held in the school hall from 10am on Tuesday 7 th November 2017. Please remember to return your child s information sheet/ 1 st Homework sheet to the kindergarten teachers at the first orientation if you have not already done so. Kindergarten Teachers
P&C News Canteen I would like to say thank you to the wonderful volunteers that have helped in the canteen this term. So a huge thank you goes to Glennis Cannon, Tanisha Gibbs, Veronica Toms, Jenny Harvey, Christine Pittman. But myself and the P&C would like to see more fresh faces to volunteer in the canteen others, fathers, grandparents, are more than welcome. Thank you Sharron Maslin Canteen Co-ordinator Band-Aids, Tissues and Wipes Donations The school is in need of band-aids, and Canteen Rooster Wed 13 Sept 9:00 12:30 G. Cannon V. Toms 12:30 2:30 V. Toms C. Pittman Thur 14 Sep 9:00 12:30 A. Lewis T. Gibbs J. Harvey 12:30 2:30 A. Eccles T. Gibbs Fri 15 Sep 9:000 12:30 J. Harvey V. Toms C. Pittman 12:30 2:30 V. Toms C. Pittman wipes for each classroom, all donations would be gratefully accepted. Please bring them to the office and they will be distributed to each class as needed. Thank you for you assistance. Kindergarten Enrolments for 2018 Applications are now open for Kindergarten enrolments!
Community News Ph: 0401 199 913 59 Mustang Dr Rutherford Maitland Public School contact details Address 70 Elgin Street, Maitland NSW 2320 Phone 02 4933 6532 Mobile 0423 959 447 Email maitland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Skoolbag app BANK@school is BACK in 2017 School banking for Maitland Public School is every Tuesday of the school year. Students are invited to open a Mighty Mutual Account and receive their own fun passbook to keep track of their savings. For more information contact The Mutual on 1300 688 825.