John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287

T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E maryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Our P & C Association meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.00pm

All parents and community members are welcome to attend

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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Skills for Life

Respect Responsibility Excellence Safety

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to Week 3.

I am very pleased to announce that Sanjith D in Year 5 has won a prize in the 2019 Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition.

As well as major prizes for first, second or third, District Awards are presented to the best performed students, apart from major prize winners, in each of the regional districts.

There were more than 19000 entrants in the competition, from 335 schools, and 73 students have won monetary prizes.

Congratulations Sanjith!

School Uniform Review Our uniform review working party met for the first time last Friday morning. We are fortunate to have on board a number of parents, teachers and students.

We are going to start the review process by seeking feedback from all stakeholders (students, staff and parents / caregivers).

Families will receive an email this week, with an online link to a SHORT survey (should only take a couple of minutes to complete) for parents. A paper copy can also be found in the Newsletter if you would prefer to complete on paper.

Students in years 3-6 will complete a similar survey online at school. Students in K-2 will complete a paper copy of the survey during class time.

Staff will complete the same survey as parents / caregivers.

We would like all surveys completed (and returned to the office if on paper) by Wednesday next week 6 November.

Following this, our team will review the feedback to determine where to next!

Please take the time to complete the survey, to ensure your voice is heard in the process.

Many thanks for your engagement with this.

Films by Callaghan A reminder that this Thursday evening, Films By Callaghan is on at Callaghan College Wallsend Campus. This is a HUGE community event where the talents of students across our entire Callaghan Education Pathways group are celebrated and shared.

Many thanks to Mrs Foster for her work with the following students who have submitted the Maryland Public School film for this event;

Maylee A, Jesse B, Marcel B, Kailey C, Max D, Morrison D, Charlotte F, Marnie J, Brooke L, Brock M, Chloe Q, Hunter S, Rebecca S, Takoda S, Holly W, Macey W.

These students have been working all year on their movie and are to be congratulated for a wonderful submission.

Our super P&C will also be at this event, running a stall of hot food delights! Thank you to our team for their time, organisation and commitment to supporting our school.

Films by Callaghan will be a sensational event for the whole family. Pack chairs and head down for an evening of entertainment, food and great movies made by kids, for kids!

All proceeds from ticket sales, come directly back to our school.

Have a great week everyone,

Mrs Van Egmond

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Calendar Term 4 - Week 3

Thursday 31 October 2019 9.15am – 10.45am 2020 Kindergarten Orientation

Friday 1 November 2019 2pm Infants Assembly 1/2PT Hosting

Term 4 - Week 4

Tuesday 5 November 2019 Stage 1 Awabakal Excursion

Wednesday 6 November 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey & Gold Cards to be handed into the office for next week’s Whole School Assembly

School Uniform Review Survey due

Friday 8 November 2019 1.30pm -3pm Colour Run

Important Dates for Your Diary

Monday 11 November 2019 Swimming Scheme commences

Wednesday 13 November 2019 2pm Whole School Assembly

Thursday 14 November 2020 9.15am – 10.45am 2020 Kindergarten Orientation

Friday 22 November 2019 Swimming Scheme finishes

Stage 3 Touch Football Gala

2pm Infants Assembly 1/2SC Hosting

Wednesday 27 November 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey & Gold Cards to be handed into the office for next week’s Whole School Assembly

Thursday 28 November 2019 9.15am – 10.45am 2020 Kindergarten Orientation

Friday 29 November 2019 Principal’s Picnic

2pm Primary Assembly

Tuesday 3 December 2019 State Wide Year 6 to Year 7 High School Orientation

Wednesday 4 December 2019 2pm Whole school Assembly

Monday 9 December 2019 Presentation Day

Tuesday 10 December 2019 Year 6 Farewell

Thursday 12 December 2019 Carols Evening

Monday 16 December 2019 Party Day

Wednesday 18 December 2019 Last day of Term 4 for students

OFFICE NEWS Parliament and Civics Education Rebate (PACER) Students from our school have recently undertaken, an education tour of the national capital. Students will be given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $20 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

Colour Run Sponsorship Money Sponsorship money for the colour run can only be paid in cash as this money goes to the P&C. NO ONLINE PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE FOR THIS EVENT.

Grey & Gold Cards The cut-off date for grey and gold cards to be handed in to the school office for the next whole school assembly is 9am Wednesday, 6 November 2019 (Week 4).

STAGE 2 & STAGE 3 NEWS Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition Certificates for this year's Newcastle Permanent Mathematics Competition have arrived. We have had a number of very successful students in years 5 and 6 who will receive certificates. A small number of talented stage 2 mathematician also sat the test and will be recognised.

These will be handed out at our next Whole School Recognition Assembly in Week 5 (13 November). Your child will be informed if they are getting a certificate.

Ms Blanch (Stage 2 & Stage 3 Leader)

BAND NEWS

Congratulations to our band on their great performance at Bandfest last week which earned them a Commended Award. Unfortunately we were outmatched this year by some much larger bands, however our students should be proud of their wonderful performance which was the result of hard work.

Additionally, our students showed excellence in their conduct throughout the day, in particularly when listening to other bands.

We look forward to having some extra fun now in preparation for the Carols evening and Presentation Day!

Mrs Garven and Mrs Shaw (Band Coordinators)

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SPORT NEWS Stage 3 Touch Football The Stage 3 Touch Football gala will be held on Friday 22 November at Newcastle Touch Fields. Mrs Wingrove and Ms Squires will coach the teams on the day.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

FUNDRAISING NEWS Colour Run A quick reminder that the Colour Run is scheduled on Friday 8 November 2019 from 1.30-3pm. Sponsorship cards were sent home in the last week of term 3. Incentive prizes will be allocated and Rebel gift cards to

encourage active sports. Please ensure that your child(ren) are safely seeking sponsorships for this event.

Carols Evening This event is scheduled for Thursday 12 December 2019. Dance groups, band and choir groups will also perform at this event. All classes from Kindergarten through to Year 6 will also sing carols at this event. A barbeque tea will be on offer and a raffle will be a major fundraiser on the night. So, if you are willing to donate a prize, please hand it in to the school office staff. We look forward to seeing you.

Films by Callaghan (formerly Digifest) Films by Callaghan is an event held each year by the Callaghan College Schools and will be held on Thursday 31 October 2019 (Halloween) at the Wallsend campus. The P&C committee will embrace the Halloween theme and operate a stall offering pies, sausage rolls and some lucky dips. If you are available and keen to assist, volunteers are desperately needed to make this a success. Please consider helping with setting up, selling merchandise or packing up at the event. Assistance is needed from three thirty/four o’clock until approximately eight o’clock. Your consideration and kindness would be most greatly appreciated.

P&C Committee

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen Roster Term 4

Day Date Name

Week 3 Wednesday

30 October

Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 31 October Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 1 November Esme, Maryanne, Kass

Week 4 Monday

4 November

Carmen

Tuesday 5 November Amy, Carol

Wednesday 6 November Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 7 November Lesley, Amy

Friday 8 November Sharna, Maryanne

Week 5 Monday

11 November

Tuesday 12 November Amy, Lesley

Wednesday 13 November Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 14 November Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 15 November Amanda S, Esme, Kass

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NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Visit the website by clicking on the link below to order uniforms online. http://www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au/

PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am

Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm

We are fortunate at Maryland Public School to have wonderful volunteers who have enabled us to introduce a new idea to our pre-loved uniform shop. We are extending our range to after school activities / sports activities / dance activities. So if you have any clean, good condition sports clothing or accessories which would sell in our pre-loved shop your donations would be gratefully received. We are looking for anything which may encourage children or enable children to try new activities without breaking the bank.

Please donate to the uniform shop only on Tuesday mornings 8.30am - 9am or Thursday afternoons 2.30pm - 3pm, not in the office.

We will look forward to seeing new items arriving and also new customers to help raise much needed funds for our P&C.

Call in to see us and grab a bargain! Anything we can’t use will be dropped off at the clothing recycling centre at Wallsend.

Thanks in advance for your support.

Cathy & Kiera (Preloved Uniform Shop Coordinators)

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre SecondBite has arrived at Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre. FREE fruit and vege / bread and bakery goods available every Friday from noon to 4.30pm. Clients are free to come in and help themselves – no need to talk to staff or show Centrelink cards or proof of income – just walk in and take what you need (bring a bag with you). Some weeks there will be more than others so feel free to call the centre first 4979 8555

School Uniform Review – Survey for Parents / Caregivers

Please complete and return to the office

1. Do you think that school uniform is important to school image / culture?

Yes No

Comment _____________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Are you satisfied with our current Maryland Public School uniform (style, quality, affordability, meeting

student needs etc) ?

Yes No

Comment _____________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Would you like to see a more streamlined school uniform for our students (reduce the number of variations

available)?

Yes No

Comment _____________________________________________________________________________________

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4. Do you think our current “official” (branded) school uniform items are affordable?

Yes No

Comment___________________________________________________________________________________

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5. What is important in a good school uniform? (tick all that apply)

Comfort Style Colour How it looks Affordability

Quality Connection to our local area Reflection of our school values

Everyone should wear it Recognisable in the community

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