Maitland Learning

Community From Kindergarten to Year 12 in Partnership

25 Bolwarra Road, Bolwarra, NSW 2323 T 49301296 T 49301233 F 49300032

Email: bolwarra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: www.bolwarra-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Safe Respectful Learners - Courtyard & Bathroom Areas

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PRINCIPALS NEWS

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Term Two, I trust that everyone has had a restful

and enjoyable holiday. Thank you to the students, parents and staff who came along to the ANZAC Day march at Maitland Park. This

was the first time students from our school had marched as a part of the 11am ANZAC Day service and it was a great experience for all involved.

Staffing Update:

Miss Devin successfully applied for the permanent classroom teacher position at the end of last term. She also got married in the

holidays and is now Mrs Thackeray. Congratulations!

Mr Craggs will remain on 2C until the end of the year.

Miss Magyar will remain on 3/4M until the end of the year.

Mrs Moore will be working a 4 day week this term, Mr Perry will take KM on Thursdays.

Mrs Price will be working a 4 day week this term, Mr Labecki will take RFF on Fridays.

Mrs Baker is continuing her recovery from surgery and is due to

return to work on Thursday 7th June.

Upcoming Term 2 Programs

This term we are running two very exciting programs:

Mindfulness In-School Program: This is a 16 week program that occurs during class time. The program starts next week. All

students will be given the opportunity to participate in the first lesson. From the second week only students who have paid to participate will be able to take place in lessons.

Mad Food Science Program: This program will run over 2 days (May 21 and 22) and is a great opportunity to learn about healthy eating.

We are planning to run a parent workshop (most likely on the Monday afternoon from 2.30-3.10pm) for interested families.

Please return the permission notes and payment for these programs as soon as possible.

School Student Banking

In the last newsletter I sent a link to complete a survey about

changing our school’s student banking program to the Commonwealth Bank. A parent has volunteered to coordinate the program. As of today a total of 10 surveys have been returned with 90% expressing an interest in participating in the student banking program. The survey link will remain open until the end of next week.

Bolwarra Public School Success Through Effort

Term 2 Week 1

Newsletter

Please click on the following link to complete an expression of interest to participate in this program.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZG28XYM

Building and Maintenance Works Update

I am awaiting confirmation of the successful tender for the building works program. I have been notified that once the tender is announced work will commence within 10 days.

Over the holidays some maintenance work was conducted throughout the school, including painting and carpeting of

classrooms. There are a few outstanding jobs that will be completed in the coming weeks, please observe any restricted areas whilst this work is completed.

NAPLAN

All students in Years 3 and 5 will sit the NAPLAN tasks soon. Students need not be overly nervous about these tasks. They aimed

at helping the school identify individual student strengths and areas for development, as well as whole school need. Any parents wishing

to seek clarification about NAPLAN please see Mr Richard before the end of next week. This year our students are completing the

paper test format of NAPLAN.

Tuesday 15th May: Language Conventions (4o min Year 3 & 5) and Writing (40 min Year 3 & 5)

Wednesday 16th May: Reading (45 min Year 3 & 50 min Year 5)

Thursday 17th May: Numeracy (45 min Year 3 & 50 min Year 5)

All tasks will be completed in the morning session.

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data

All schools in Australia are required to participate in the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability. The

national date collection is an annual collection that counts the number of school students with disability, and the level of

reasonable educational adjustment they are provided with. This national data collection collects information about students with disability in a consistent, reliable and systematic way. The national data collection draws on and reflects the ongoing work teachers and education staff do to support students with disability. If you would like further information about the NCCD, or do not wish for your child to be included in the data collection, please contact the

school. Additional information about the national data collection is available on the Department of Education’s website: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support/personalised-support-for-learning/national-disability-data-collection

Notes in Circulation

Interrelate Evening

Oakvale Farm

Wetlands Excursion

K-6 Mindfulness

K-6 Mad Food Science Program

Important Dates

Wednesday

May 9 Zone Cross Country

Thursday

May 10 P&C Mothers Day Stall

Monday

14 May Early Stage 1 Oakvale Farm

Tuesday

15 May Stage 1 Wetlands

Friday

May 18 Walk Safely to School

Overnight Shopping Trip Overnight Shopping Trip

13 & 14 Oct 201813 & 14 Oct 2018

Come experience the fun and enjoyment our ladies had in 2016 & 2017. This year we are looking at 1 ½ day warehouse shopping, ½ day Birkenhead Point. Cost will be $260 in which a $50 deposit (non-refundable but fully transferrable) is required to secure your seat ASAP. (Balance can be paid off between now and early September) Cost includes luxury coach transport, Saturday morning tea and lunch, overnight accommodation at Courtyard

Marriott North Ryde & full buffet breakfast Sunday morning. Contact Melinda on 0419 496 941 for direct deposit details or if you have any questions. Deposits have already been taken and seats are filling fast.

P & C NEWS

Mother’s Day is coming and the Entertainment Book is the perfect gift!

Just $65 and no need to even leave your home to shop. Books are still available for purchase at the office. If you have NOT returned or paid for your book please finalise ASAP.

Online payments preferred www.entbook.com.au/344m00 The Winners of the Entertainment Book Early Bird

Competition have been drawn.

******* and *******

you are the winners of a $100 Rebel Sports Voucher each.

Thankyou for supporting and getting in early with your book orders.

PBL Awards

The following students will receive at Monday morning’s assembly. Please note that under our updated awards system there is no need for students to bring their

awards into the office.

Silver Award: Nyree Brown, Darcy Maddock & Toby

Pollard.

Gold Award: Mia Woodward.

School Communication Survey

Last term the school participated in a Communication Survey. We have received the report from the survey and are currently analysing the recommendations. A summary of the findings will be included in the newsletter next week and will also be discussed at

the P&C Meeting on Tuesday 15th May.

PLASTIC BAGS WANTED

If you have any spare plastic bags at home that are

no longer needed, please bring them to the office to

be used for the Mothers Day Stall.

Thank you.

CANTEEN ROSTER

8.45 – 2.30 8.45 – 11 11 – 2.30 12noon –

2.30

ANZAC

BISCUITS

VOLUNTEER

NEEDED

MONDAY

30.4

Pupil free day

TUESDAY

1.5

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Megan P

Judi B

Megan P

WEDNES-DAY

2.5

Bronwyn W

THURSDAY

3.5

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Amy S

Brooke

FRIDAY

4.5

Rana R

1

MONDAY

7.5

Rebecca W Kylie B

TUESDAY

8.5

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Megan P

Judi B

WEDNES-DAY 9.5

Linda J

Kristi N

THURSDAY

10.5

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Lynda G

Narelle M

FRIDAY

11.5

VACANCY

VACANCY

VACANCY

3

MONDAY

14.5

Megan P

Judi B

Annette Peel

TUESDAY

15.5

VACANCY Meredith S

1

WEDNES-DAY 16.5

Kim Cousins

THURSDAY

17.5

Amanda B

VACANCY

1

FRIDAY

18.5

Rana R

Stacey N

VACANCY

1

MONDAY

21.5

Rebecca W Jody B

TUESDAY

22.5

VACANCY

VACANCY

1

WEDNES-DAY 23.5

VACANCY

1

THURSDAY

24.5

VACANCY

1

FRIDAY

25.5

Julie M

VACANCY VACANCY

2

MONDAY

28.5

Megan P

Amanda B Shannon G

TUESDAY

29.5

VACANCY VACANCY

2

WEDNES-DAY 30.5

Linda J

THURSDAY

31.5

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

FRIDAY

1.6

Rana R

VACANCY

VACANCY 2

MONDAY

4.6

Rebecca W

Kylie B

TUESDAY

5.6

Meredith S

VACANCY

1

WEDNES-DAY 6.6

VACANCY

1

THURSDAY

7.6

Lynda G

VACANCY

1

FRIDAY

8.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

Tracey T

2

MONDAY

11.6

QUEENS

BIRTHDAY

CLOSED

TUESDAY

12.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

WEDNES-DAY 13.6

VACANCY

1

THURSDAY

14.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

FRIDAY

15.6

Rana R

Stacey N

Vanessa S 1

MONDAY

18.6

Rebecca W Jody B Annette P

TUESDAY

19.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

WEDNES-DAY 20.6

Kim C

THURSDAY

21.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

FRIDAY

22.6

VACANCY Michelle P VACANCY

2

MONDAY

25.6

Megan P

Amanda B Shannon G

TUESDAY

26.6

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

WEDNES-DAY 27.6

Linda J

THURSDAY

28.6

Lynda G

Narelle M

FRIDAY

29.6

Rana R

Julie M

VACANCY 1

MONDAY

2.7

Rebecca W Kylie B

TUESDAY

3.7

VACANCY

VACANCY

2

WEDNES-DAY 4.7

Halli D

THURSDAY

5.7

Amanda B

VACANCY

1

FRIDAY

6.7

2