Marsden Road Public School

Message from our Principal Dear parents/carers

I would like to begin by thanking all the parents and carers who attended the Meet the Staff and information sessions on 21st February. We had over 120 parents attend the meetings. If you were unable to attend the meeting and would like to know more about your child's learning, you are encouraged to contact the classroom teacher directly.

I would also like to congratulate the community for working together with the school in ensuring that our students come to school on time, everyday, in full school uniform, ready to learn. As a school, we are continually aiming to raise our expectations for our students' academic achievement, social development and wellbeing. We aspire to instil values such as good work ethics, punctuality, mutual respect and pride in presentation. I urge parents to support the school in this journey towards excellence. I understand that at times this can be difficult, however if we want the best for our students, we need to be consistent and endeavour in our efforts.

It would be timely of me to remind parents of some concerns that I have:

Dropping off and picking up children - This continues to be huge problem as many parents are not following traffic rules. Last week alone there were two mishaps; fortunately no one was injured. A number of parents are making illegal U-turns, parking illegally and using or blocking private residential driveways. Please understand that in doing so, you are putting your children at risk. Parking around large schools is a problem for everyone. We are not the only school to have this issue, so please be tolerant, patient and follow traffic rules and regulations.

Attendance and Punctuality - I have been going out in the mornings to encourage students to come to school on time. It is your responsibility to bring your child to school on time. Punctuality is not a choice. All students are expected to be at school on time, every school day, unless there is a valid reason.

Marsden Road Public School

Marsden Road

Liverpool NSW 2170

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9th March 2018

PRINCIPALS REPORT CONT...

IN THIS ISSUE

Principal’s Report .......... 1

Principal’s Reports cont 2

Uniform Shop…...……….2

Swimming Carnival ....... 3

Zone Swim Carnival…….3

After School Sport ......... 4

Allergies & Medicines....4

Change of Contact.......... 4

School Lunches....……...5

PSSA Sport ..................... 5

Extended Holidays……...6

Toileting... ...................... 6

School Newsletter .......... 6

Bell Times…...……………..7

EFTPOS .......................... 8

Scripture ......................... 8

Coles Sports Vouchers…8

Important Dates………..9

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UNIFORM SHOP

Our school uniform shop is open on the following days:-

Tuesdays: 8:30am — 9.30am

Thursdays: 2:30pm — 3.30pm

The uniform shop is located in building A2 beside the NAP

classroom.

Any students who were in enrolled and in attendance last year at

our school have a $25.00 voucher at the uniform shop to use

towards a polo shirt or tunic.

Please ask at the uniform shop if you have not used this as yet.

Moorebank Uniform Shop in George Street Liverpool (beside the

library) also stocks our school uniform.

School Uniform - Most students are adhering to our Uniform Policy. There

are still some students wearing calf length or ankle length leggings. Please

note that these are not part of our school uniform. If you need to cover your

legs for comfort, cultural or religious purpose, we ask you to wear full grey

stockings. Only grey or white socks to be worn with black shoes. As our school

is promoting full school uniform, there is provision for supporting families. If

you need financial support with school uniform, please see the front office.

Shoes - Our Uniform Policy states that students should wear black shoes.

While most students have adhered to this policy, it has been noticed that

some students are wearing shoes that are not designed for school wear. As

part of the curriculum, students are involved in various physical activities

such as dance and sports as well as playing during breaks. It is important

that students wear shoes that are suitable for such activities. Slip on shoes,

dress shoes or shoes made from cloth material are not suitable for school.

These shoes may potentially harm your child. We are not asking you to

purchase expensive shoes. Many departmental or shoe retailers have

reasonably priced black shoes for students. If buying proper school shoes is a

concern or you need support, please see your child's teacher.

Mrs Gazula

Principal

ZONE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

On Tuesday, the 27th of February, 9 students represented Marsden Road Public School in

the Liverpool Zone swimming carnival. Aidan (3S), Andrej (4F), Daniela (3/4M),

Luka (5M), Madhu (5/6C), Nicolas (5M), Rani (6T), Nikolina (6B) and Luka (6T)

all competed in different events.

Congratulations to Luka (5M) who made it to the finals and finished 4th in the 100m

freestyle final; 5th in the 200m individual medley final; 3rd in the 50m freestyle final;

7th in the 50m backstroke final and 4th in the 50m butterfly final.

Congratulations to Andrej

(4F) who also made it to the

finals and finished 3rd in the

50m backstroke final and

2nd in the 50m freestyle final.

All students represented their school with pride and we congratulate them all on their effort!

Mr Clayton Sports Co-Ordinator

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On Tuesday 13th February, 20 students went to the Whitlam Centre for the combined schools swimming carnival. The students entered in 81 events, with most swimming in at least 3 races, with 5 students swimming in all 6 categories. There were 9 successful swimmers who were under the qualifying time in 17 events to represent our school at the Liverpool Zone Swimming Carnival. Congratulations to all swimmers and supporters who turned up to cheer on the children on the day.

Mr Clayton Sports Co-Ordinator

MARSDEN ROAD SWIMMING CARINVAL

Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances

there will be after school sport in Term 1.

After School Sport will resume in Term 2 and we

will notify parents of this.

Sign up forms will be available in Term 2.

Thank you for your understanding.

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AFTER SCHOOL SPORT

ALLERGIES AND MEDICINES

If your child has Asthma or any allergies and you have not completed an action plan can you please urgently contact the office to obtain an action plan. It is essential that it be completed by your doctor and returned to the school.

Should your child be sick and needs to take medicine during school hours please kindly note that you will need to bring this to the front office and complete a form for administration of medicines. ONLY prescribed medicines are permitted to be administered by office staff.

Should your child require medicine to be taken for more than a week, a letter be completed by your doctor should be submitted to the office.

CHANGE OF CONTACT DETAILS

We would like to thank all parents who have updated the contact details and change of address with the school office.

It is extremely important to have correct details in case of sickness or an emergency concerning your child.

If ANY of your details or your emergency contacts details have changed recently can you please urgently visit the office to update these.

Alternatively these can also be updated by the school app.

Office Staff

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SCHOOL LUNCHES

Congratulations to all the students who were selected for PSSA.

If you have not paid PSSA in full you are kindly reminded that $5.00 is due weekly for participation.

Should you wish to watch your children play in these sports they begin at 9.45am at the following locations:-

Newcomball Homestead Park, Chipping Norton

Oz Tag Woodward Park, Liverpool

T-Ball Jackie Osmond Reserve, Warwick Farm (Entry behind Peter Warren)

Softball Jackie Osmond Reserve, Warwick Farm (Entry behind Peter Warren)

We have noticed an increasing amount of children who are coming to school without lunch or recess in their bag.

Please kindly note that our school participates in Sip and Crunch where children are encouraged to eat fresh fruit or cut up vegetables (such as carrot sticks) and drink water during the day, in class.

Recess time is separate to Sip and Crunch and again children are given time to eat something small such as biscuits or chips.

At lunchtime children are given 10 minutes to eat. Sandwiches, wraps, salads etc are strongly encouraged.

Please note that hot water can not be provided for noodles and facilities are not available to heat food.

Eating breakfast and meals at school is integral to the functioning of children’s brains and their learning capabilities. Without food your child will struggle during the day with stomach cramps, headaches and poor learning.

PSSA SPORT

EXTENDED HOLIDAYS

Should you be travelling during the school year, please kindly note that you will

require to complete an extended absence form.

These can be obtained from the front office. The form must be completed and

returned to the office with either your itinerary or your tickets.

Upon completion this will be submitted to the principal for an approval for leave

and you will then be submitted with a certificate for extended travel. Please

ensure you travel with this certificate as you may be stopped at Immigration and

asked to provide this.

SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Marsden Road Public School is committed to looking after our environment and as such

we try to be a tree friendly school.

As this is the first newsletter for the year, we are sending out a hard copy.

All future newsletters will be available on the school app.

Should you wish to continue to receive a paper copy of the newsletter can you please

complete the below form and return this to the front office.

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I would like to receive a paper copy of the Marsden Road Public School Newsletter:

Student Name: ____________________________________________________

Student Class: ____________________________________________________

Parent Signature: ____________________________________________________

TOILETING

With the start of the new year many children are still a little anxious about

their routines changing and can be prone to having an accident. Likewise this

may also happen if the child is very engrossed in their learning or too busy to

go to the toilet whilst playing.

If you can kindly ensure that your child has a change of underpants and

uniform in their bag with their name clearly labelled it would be greatly

appreciated. This will assist with the changing of your child.

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Our bell times have changed slightly for this year!

Monday —Thursday

8.55am—10.55am Learning time

10.55am—11.05am Eating time

11.05am—11.30am Recess

11.30am—1.20pm Learning time

1.20pm—1.30pm Eating time

1.30pm—1.55pm Lunch

1.55pm—2.55pm Learning time

Fridays

8.55am—10.55am Learning time

10.55am—11.05am Eating time

11.05am—11.30am Recess

11.30am—12.20pm Learning time

12.20pm—12.30pm Eating time

12.30pm—12.55pm Lunch

12.55pm—2.55pm Learning time

BELL TIMES

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EFTPOS

SCRIPTURE

Marsden Road Public School now has EFTPOS facilities.

These can be used for payment of excursions, incursions, book club and late book fees.

EFTPOS facilities are only available at the front office.

Scripture classes resume on Thursday 8th March and will run for the remainder of the year.

Scripture is held every Thursday morning.

Years 3 to 6 8:55am — 9.25am

Kindy to year 2 9:25am — 9:55am

We look forward to welcoming back our Scripture Teachers

COLES SPORTS FOR SCHOOLS VOUCHERS

Our school is participating in the Coles Sports for Schools vouchers.

Each time you spend $10.00 at any Coles you will be give a voucher.

Thank you for all the students and community members who have handed in vouchers. We have a box in the front office for more vouchers.

Remember that these vouchers assist with the purchasing of new sporting equipment for our school.

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Friday 9th March …....………....

PSSA

Friday 16th March …....………....

PSSA

Wednesday 21st March…………

Harmony Day

Friday 23rd March …....………....

PSSA

Tuesday 27th March…..………..

Year 6 Living World Excursion

Wednesday 28th March…..…..

Year 5 Living World Excursion

Thursday 29th March …………..

Easter Hat Parade 11:15am

Friday 30th March …....………....

Good Friday (no school)

Monday 2nd April ………………..

Easter Monday (no school)

Friday 6th April …....………........

PSSA

Wednesday 11th April …………...

Stage 1 Incursion

Thursday 12th April ……………..

Stage 1 Incursion

Friday 13th April …....………....

PSSA

Last day of Term 1

Tuesday 1st May ………………….

School Resumes —Term 2

IMPORTANT DATES

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