Marrar Public School Principal: Mr David Adamson

Phone: 0269 274 364

Fax: 0269 274 377

Email: marrar-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.marrar-p.school.nsw.edu.au

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Marrar Public School

9-13 Centenary Drive

MARRAR NSW 2652

CALENDAR

Term 1

Week 5:

Thursday 23rd February— PSSA District Swimming

Ardlethan

Week 6:

Monday 27th February— Mums & Bubs 9.30am, Library

Wednesday 1st March— Black Billy Cup, Junee

Friday 3rd March— Young Leaders’ Day, Sydney

Week 7:

Tuesday 7th March— AFL Trials, Temora

Thursday 9th & Friday 10th March— Bike Education

Week 9:

Friday 24th March— Small Schools Cross Country, Marrar

Week 10:

Monday 27th March—Mums & Bubs 9.30am, Library

Week 11:

Friday 7th April— Easter Hat Parade

Last day of Term 1

Inside this Issue:

From the Principal’s Desk 1

The Front Office 1

What’s Happening in K-2 2

Journalist’s Corner 2

Primary Progress 2

Assembly Awards 2

Library Leaves 3

Sports Spot 3

P & C Notes 3

Coolamon Library 4

A Quick Bite 4

Community Nibbles 4

From the Principal’s Desk

With almost half the term over, staff and students have settled into their routines at school.

We had our first Scripture lesson yesterday, and I would like to thank Michelle Pattison and Delwyn Craig for returning to look after these classes.

The last few days, with the weather cooling in the morning, children have been wearing jackets. It would be appreciated if all items could be clearly labelled.

Over the next few weeks we have a number of events at school. Black Billy Cup is on next Wednesday at the Junee Pool. If you are able to help on this day it would be appreciated as we are the organising school.

Last week I spoke to the children about bus safety. The children were reminded about safe behaviour on buses and when it is safe to cross the road.

Next Friday, 3rd March, Mr Adamson will accompany Ethan and Clayton to Sydney to participate in the Young Leaders’ Day.

The Front Office

Just a reminder that if your child arrives to school late or is leaving early, they need to be signed in or out at the office.

Attached is a note regarding changes to the school’s finances.

Attached is membership forms and information regarding Coolamon Library

Also attached is an information sheet on junior football and netball registration.

Term 1 Week 5 Wednesday 22nd February 2017

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Primary Progress

So far, we have been doing research on a state in our beautiful country. We have to choose a state out of: QLD (Queensland), NSW (New South Wales), VIC (Victoria), SA (South Australia), WA (Western Australia), and TAS (Tasmania).

We have to find out: the major cities/towns, capital city, state population, state size, rivers/mountains, what sea/oceans surround your state, major tourist attractions, trace or draw your state, then mark the cities, mountains and rivers using 1,2,3…, Premier of state and state flag and emblem. We’ve all done research on a river or mountain in Australia.

Clayton.

Assembly Awards

Term 1, Week 3

Lower Division:

Leon Connolly Persistence & enthusiasm using 6L’s

Reece Mack Always trying hard with his learning

Upper Division:

Louis Connelly: Working well in the senior class

Chance Biggs: Trying hard with his work

Zachary Charlton: Getting use to class routines in Year 3

Angel of the Week:

Aleasha Canino

Term 1, Week 4

Lower Division:

Donald Canino: Fantastic reading and writing

William Pattison: Fantastic improvement in all classroom learning

Upper Division:

Molly Pattison: A great start in Year 4

Alex Eberbach: Trying his best in all work

Angel of the Week:

Clayton Pattison—Working well in class and helping others

Journalist ‘s Corner My Family

My family like to hop in the pool.

My family like to play on devices.

Leon 15.2.17

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What’s Happening in K-2

Hello and welcome to Miss Salzkes’ K-2 class for 2017. I would

firstly like to thank everyone who has made my first few weeks

at Marrar Public School so welcoming and enjoyable.

What a way to start the year! K-2 and I have been working with

Mrs O’Neill to plan and prepare fantastic learning

opportunities for the students in K-2. We have begun a literacy

unit focusing on the author Mem Fox, reading many of her

wonderful stories along the way. Writing tasks have been

based off these texts and students have already shown massive

improvement within their own writing.

This week has been the beginning of Woofy’s Adventures in K-

2. You will notice that throughout the term, each student in K-2

will be able to take Woofy on an adventure to their home for

the week. Students are able to write and draw what they did

with Woofy over that week in the class book focusing on

writing great sentences with capitol letters, full stops and

finger spaces. I’m sure Woofy will have so much fun visiting

everyone’s homes and sharing a part of their lives outside of

school.

As a class, we have decided to participate in the 6 L’s star chart

reward program. The 6 L’s are look, listen, lips, laps, legs and

LEARN. These 6 L’s demonstrate all of our class rules to ensure

we are all learning in a safe and supportive environment with

our peers. Students can earn points towards a prize draw out

of my special prize box. Students have to receive 10 points

before they can choose a prize that demonstrates their efforts

both inside and outside the classroom.

A lot has been happening in K-2 so far this term and there will

be plenty more to come as we face the rest of the 2017

schooling year. Thanks again to staff, students and their

families for the very welcoming and enjoyable first few weeks

at Marrar Public School. I am excited to see what the year

ahead brings.

Library Leaves

It is great to see so many students keen to borrow from the Library again this year. I have just ordered some more new books from Ashton Scholastic through Book Club, so keep a lookout for these books in the coming weeks. Don’t forget that Library for both K-2 and the 3-6 class is now on every MONDAY this year, and please bring your Library Bag for borrowing.

Over the past couple of weeks we continued reading, and completing various activities, based on James and the Giant Peach. We have just been introduced to some very strange creatures, who will now go on the journey with James. Each student has chosen Earthworm, Grasshopper, Lady Bird, Spider, Glow Worm or Centipede to study, and record how its character develops or changes during the story.

Keep Reading

Mrs O’Neill

Second Hand Clothes

Just a little reminder about our second hand clothes. Everything is $2.00 and as we are heading into summer you might be able to find something you need.

Come and see Mrs O’Neill and she will lend you a helping hand.

Sports Spot

This Thursday we have Clayton, Ethan, Zachary and Lennard travelling to Ardlethan to participate in the PSSA District Swimming Carnival. We wish them all the best and look forward to hearing how they went.

Wednesday 1st March is Black Billy Cup at the Junee Aquatic Centre. The children are to meet the teachers at the pool by 9am.

We have begun training for the Cross Country that will be held at Marrar later in the term. I have been impressed with efforts so far, well done!

On Thursday 9th and Friday 10th March the children, as a part of Sporting Schools the students will be participating in a Bike Education program. It will run for 3 hours, both days. The children will need to bring in their bike and helmet to take part. We will be able to lock the bikes up at school, and share bikes as needed.

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P & C Report

On Wednesday 1st March, Marrar Public School is hosting the

Black Billy Cup at Junee. We are to provide morning tea for all

the volunteers and staff members on the day, plus provide a

sausage sizzle for lunch. Any and all help, either baked goods or

help with the BBQ and serving on the day will be greatly

appreciated. Please contact Felicity 0428 274 433, or the school

office, with the details on what you are available to help with.

Please see attached note for more information. Thank you.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 8th March at 3.10pm

in the school staff room.

Felicity Pattison

Secretary.

Term 1 Sporting Events:

District Swimming: Thursday 23rd February, Ardlethan

Black Billy Cup: Wednesday 1st March, Junee

AFL Trials: Tuesday 7th March, Temora

Bike Education: Thursday 9th & Friday 10th March

Friday 24th March: Small Schools Cross Country, Marrar

Coolamon Library Go Ahead, join the Library

The Library will be running a membership drive commencing in February and March. Joining the Library is FREE and you can even get

started online- just click on “Join the Library” at rrl.nsw.gov.au. Bring your new card into the library during March to win vouchers

from our local cafes in Coolamon. Everyone who borrows something during March, new and longstanding members alike will be in

with a chance to win!

Also the library will be hosting a promotion on “What the Library has to Offer” on Tuesday, 28th February @ 10.30am. This promotion

will showcase the many resources the Library has to offer. New and existing borrowers are most welcomed to attend. There’s never

been a better time to join the Library.

Storytime

The next storytime for the month of February will be held this Friday 24th February @ 10.30am theme - “Numbers 1,2,3,4,5”.

Helen McLoughlin

Coolamon Library

69 272 492

A Quick Bite Crunch & Sip doesn’t have to be boring!

Are your kids bored of always having the same thing for their Crunch & Sip break? Yes, then why not try packing a variety pack? Some ideas include: •Sugar snap peas and tomatoes •Grapes and mango •Kiwi fruit (don't forget the spoon…) •Corn, carrot & cucumber

•Green beans and red capsicum •A tub of frozen peas, cherry tomatoes and mushrooms •Melon balls—using various types of melons •Add a little piece with radish, rocket and cucumber To continue adding a bit of variety why not change the packing too. Instead of whole fruit, why not pack a combination of fruit and vegetables in little boxes, or sealable bags. For more information http://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/health-promotion-1/newsletters-1/2017

Community Nibbles Wagga Swans Junior Football Netball Club Registration Night, Tuesday 7th March at Anderson Oval , Wagga at 6pm Come and meet the coaches and enjoy a kick and a free sausage sizzle!

Coolamon Rovers Football Netball Club Junior Sign-on/Rego Evening 5.30-7.30 Friday 24th February—Coolamon Pool For further information, please contact Barry 0428 161 044 or Debbie 0427 273 474

David Adamson

Principal

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