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Important Information … MPS website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
• Congratulations to the latest members of the 100 Home Reading Club: Sankamesh Sri Chinnannan 2R-30; Jaxon Budiada 2R-30; Phoebe Tydd 2C-7; Keona Edwards 1M-5;
Danesha French 1J-3; Justin Norrie KR-9 Mackenzie Cubis 2H-29; Kyle Rummery KR-9; Asanda Aluthge 2C-7; Edward Beattie KR-8 & Declan Yeatman KR-8
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AMAZING SPECTACULAR
Out of the Box by title and presentation! Congratulations to the Studio Time group, Mr McDonald and Miss March on a wonderful performance at CAPERS in Tamworth last Friday and Saturday evenings. A number of Moree Public School parents and staff, including myself, were able to travel for the Saturday night performance and join a full house at the Entertainment Centre. While it was a very late night I’m sure everyone would agree, the concert was most definitely worthy of the trip. The group performed extremely well in front of an audience of several thousand people performing a new song, Out of the Box specifically written by Studio Time for the CAPERS show. This experience will give the children memories to treasure for the rest of their lives. Our thanks go to Mr McDonald for giving his time after school each week working with the group to write and record the songs and to Miss March who has choreographed and taught the dance routine. The MPS item for CAPERS was unique, being the only school, aside from the secondary soloists to be invited as featured artists. Congratulations, Chloe Brazel, Ameyla Brooks, Lucy Carter, Emily Di Donna, Ava Kellett, Eda Kucukozmen, Aastha Kumar, Laura and Madelyn Penfold, Evie Smith, Natalija Stanojevic, Ashlyn Tape and Eliza Watts! Their stage presentation in pink was eye catching and appreciation goes to Mrs Sylvia Broderick (Sylvia’s Fabrics) and Mrs Nola Kite for their assistance in creating the costumes.
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Kinder Orientation Day held last Tuesday, saw many new and familiar families enrolling for Kindergarten in 2016, visit MPS. It was fabulous to see so many parents taking the opportunity to see what our school has to offer their children. The children were also excited as they toured the school and visited classrooms. The day began with a fabulous performance from kindergarten students singing Catch a Falling Star under the direction of Miss Ryan. Senior students, Chloe Brazel and Nathaniel Yeatman spoke eloquently about the programs and facilities offered at our school. I thank Chloe and Nathaniel for their wonderful presentation. Following a tour of the school facilities, parents, children and teachers enjoyed morning tea. I would like to thank our P&C President Mrs Teresa Boughton for speaking on behalf of the parent body and also to Mrs Heidi Brooks and Mrs Trish Humphries for displaying, assisting and selling uniforms. This is a wonderful service that is provided for the convenience of MPS families. The next phase of our Head Start into Kinder program will be visits by each of the preschools over the next two weeks. Please see the dates and times in the school calendar for details. Student Leader 2016 nominees are to be congratulated for their recent presentations at the primary assemblies. The boys spoke at a previous assembly and a large number of girls addressed the primary assembly the following week. Whilst I was unable to be in attendance, I was informed both the girls and boys were very composed as they spoke about their experiences at MPS along with details of their personal attributes that make for a good leader. Many fabulous ideas were outlined, giving the students something to ponder before voting. There is little doubt that both the girls and boy student leader nominees would all make very good leaders for our school. I am extremely confident they will all show outstanding leadership qualities by being excellent role models for other students and representing our school at many events during the year. The voting is underway and the tallying will be done to determine the 2016 team. We look forward to the announcement of 2016 captains, vice captains and prefects at the presentation evening (3rd December).
Tuesday, 10th November 2015
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Lest We Forget, Remembrance Day will be observed at 11:00 am on Wednesday when students and staff will pause for one minute silence to remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts. At the morning assemblies our student leaders will speak about the significance of Remembrance Day highlighting that the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month was the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in World War I. This moment became universally associated with the remembrance of those who had died in the war. Bubbles, kicking, floating, swimming are all skills being taught to Year 2 students who are accessing the learn to swim scheme. The two week Year 2 learn to swim program began yesterday. Mr Cooper informs me that the weather was beautiful, if not a little warm. I know all of the swim instructors were very busy supporting each child. Being able to swim is a massively important skill for our children to develop, and to do well. While many children will make good progress with their swimming as a result of participation in the program we strongly encourage all parents to continue lessons. Children will learn to swim more confidently if they practice and train regularly. Busy End of Term! There are many events happening this term including Presentation Ceremony, the School Performing Arts Groups Concert, K-2 disco and the Year 6 Farewell. There is a calendar at the end of each newsletter. I encourage all parents to look at it and plan ahead so that you don’t miss out. Acknowledgement of the hard working students at the annual Presentation Ceremony will be held on 3 December 2015 at the Moree Town Hall. I hope to see many people join us to celebrate a wide range of student effort and achievement. Application for Year 7 selective high school placement in 2017 (Year 5 children in 2015) is now open. Parents are advised that application must be made online at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplacement. Applications close on Monday 16 November 2015. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. An information booklet is available from the school office. ARE YOU SUNSAFE?
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Reading, reading and more reading is proven to be the way to go! The library staff is excited to be sending home the final three selections for kindergarten children 2015 Books in Homes program. Each kindergarten will take home their new books today. We trust that the nine books throughout the year have been a welcome addition to the home bookshelf and provided enjoyment for all members of the family
Mr Adrian King - Principal P&C ASSOCIATION • MEETING: The next general monthly meeting will be held on Monday, 16th November. All welcome to our final 2015 meeting.
• Pie and Cake Drive: Please find attached information sheet and ordering form for the very popular pie and slice drive. Orders are due back to school by Friday, 27 November 2015 with the delivery date and pick-up times TBC in a future newsletter and Skoolbag app. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE: A small book of tickets has been attached to this newsletter and your support in selling and returning to school by Friday, 11th December will be very much appreciated. Likewise, if you would like to donate an item (not food) for the hamper prizes, these may be left at the school office. • UNIFORM SHOP: The shop opens each Wednesday and Friday morning between 8.30 and 9.30am. Due to additional work commitments, a new co-ordinator is currently being sought. If you are interested, please contact, P&C President, Mrs Teresa Boughton or Mrs Heidi Brooks – who has kindly offered to assist and guide a new co-ordinator. • CALENDARS, DIARIES, PILLOW SLIPS: Parents are advised the orders (featuring children’s art) are now available for personal collection from the school office. Alternatively, should you wish your child to take the order home, please send a brief note to Mrs Hosegood indicating this wish. The products look fabulous and our thanks go to all who were able to support the project.
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COMING EVENTS
Term 4 Please check each week for possible variations or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily School News segment a little after 7.00am. Term 4 6 Mon 9 Yr 2 Learn to swim program (10 days) Tues 10 Wed 11 Thurs 12 Fri 13 Assemblies: 10.30 2R-30; 11.30 5/6H-17 7 Mon 16 Tues 17 Gwydir & Kiah Pre-schools visit Wed 18 Moree Pre & Good Start visit Thurs 19 Grace Lutheran Pre-school visit Fri 20 Aussie Kids & Kiah visit
Assemblies: 10.30 KH-11; 11.30 4L-22 8 Mon 23 Tue 24 Gwydir & Kiah Pre-schools visit Wed 25 Moree Pre & Good Start visit Thurs 26 Grace Lutheran Pre-school visit Fri 27 Aussie Kids & Kiah visit
Assembly: 10.30 1J-3 9 Mon 30 Tues 1 December Wed 2 Thurs 3 6.00pm Presentation Ceremony at Moree Town Hall Fri 5 10 Mon 7 Semester 2 reports to parents Tues 8 Yr 6 Farewell and Yrs 3-6 disco Wed 9 K-2 Disco Thurs 10 Fri 11 11 Mon 14 Tues 15 Class parties Wed 16 Final day for students Thurs 17 School Development Day – staff Fri 18 School Development Day – staff
TALENT QUEST ROUND-UP
Chloe & Georgina singing a duet
Sophie reciting a humorous poem
Michelle and Hannah singing for the crowd
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Kyla sparkled on stage
Beatrix solved the problem of naughty cows in the corn!
Harriet loved singing, Lean on Me!
A wonderful way to finish the evening.
Brendan and Reese tapping with enthusiasm
Dates to remember!
• MPS Newsletter published fortnightly – next edition Tuesday, 24 November (Wk 8) • Friday, 27 November - Pie / slice orders due to office • Calendars & diary orders now available for collection from school office
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Fun at 2015 CAPERS – Out of the Box
Visual Arts Workshops Earlier this year two groups of students spent 2 hours each Thursday afternoon experiencing new and interesting visual art techniques. They were then given the opportunity to create works of art to go into a school based competition to be framed and hung in the school office for a year. Other works were chosen to be made into mouse mats that can be enjoyed by all students in the computer lab. A special thank you to the teachers involved in this exciting program for giving up their precious time and sharing their expertise with the students of MPS: • Miss Larken • Miss Rigby • Miss McPherson • Miss Everingham Congratulations to Hope Vandriest, Eliza Jackson, Madison Suttie and Holly Van Vegchel for having their artworks selected for framing and to Emily DiDonna, Kareena Hogan, Rochelle Roberts, Aliyah Quisaot & Laqueisha Ring for having their artworks selected for mouse mats.
University of New England Visit A couple of weeks ago 24 year 6 students ventured east to visit the University of New England. The excursion was funded by the University and was an introduction to the sorts of subjects and eventually career paths that are available to students seeking a tertiary education. Whilst at the UNE our students took part in a number of interesting activities including: • Sports Science experiments testing what is more important muscles or leg length when seeing who could jump the highest. • Boot Camp which had students taking part in fitness activities in one of the University’s gymnasiums that certainly wore them out. • Nursing Simulation in a room that looked exactly like a hospital ward (Mr McDonald said that they even got the smell correct) where students listened to heart beats with stethoscopes, took temperatures and learnt how to carefully wash their hands. • Criminology Department where we watched CCTV footage of a crime and students’ visual memories were tested as to what they had observed (they also came away with a ‘mug shot’ memento!) • Oorala Aboriginal Student Support rooms visit • Zoology Museum where students investigated a huge display of fascinating animals, skeletons, insect and some very scary looking reptiles (not to mention the draw full of mice!).
We would like to thank the University for this initiative and for the funds that gave our year 6 students this opportunity.