Important Anaphylaxis Notice We have students who are at risk of severe allergic reaction to some food items. This condition is potentially life threatening. Please do not send nut-based products to school with your child’s recess or lunch. Products include peanut butter, Nutella, sesame seed, loose nuts, muesli, nut or chocolate bars.

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From the Principal…

Dear Parents, Now is a good time to take some time with your families and surround them with love, support and stability. They would have heard and possibly seen the terrible things that happened to innocent people in France and I think we are all feeling a bit vulnerable. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have experienced loss and those that are suffering. We are very fortunate to live where we do but let’s never take that for granted. For me it is nice to be feeling better and back on deck. We are in such a busy time of the year. Students reports are being completed by teachers and we are commencing planning for 2016 – yes, it’s that close! It is almost time to begin the countdown to Santa. Next week years 3 – 6 will be going on their school camps and infants will be visiting the zoo. I am sure they will all have exciting stories to tell when they get back from their excursions.

Event Class Activity Date Cost Note Due Date

Book Fair – Library YrsK-6 Wednesday 18 November 8.30-9.20am 3.00-4.00pm

Kindergarten Classroom Visit Kindy 2016

Thursday 19 November

Have a Go Talent Show YrsK-6 Friday 20 November 12.00 noon

Yrs 5 & 6 Broken Bay Camp Yrs5-6 Monday 23 November to Friday 27 November

Yes Yes

Yrs 3 & 4 Lutanda Toukley Yrs3-4 Wednesday 25 November to Friday 27 November

Yes Yes

Yrs K-2 Taronga Zoo Excursion YrsK-2 Wednesday 25 November Yes Yes

Kindergarten Picnic In Playground

Kindy 2016

Wednesday 25 November

Parent Helpers Morning Tea YrK-6 Tuesday 1 December 11.15 – 12 noon

Kindergarten Parent Information Session

Kindy 2016

Tuesday 1 December Yes 7.00pm-8.00pm

Band Presentation Night Band Wednesday 2 December 6.00pm

Sushi Day YrsK-6 Friday 4 December Yes Yes Wed 2 December

1K Cupcake Day 1K Tuesday 8 December $0.50

Yr 6 County Fair Day Yr 6 Friday 11 December Yes

Presentation Day YrsK-6 Monday 14 December 10.00am

Yr 6 Farewell Yr 6 Tuesday 15 December

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Yr K-6 Wednesday 16 December

The Weekly Newsletter from Merewether Heights Public School Phone: 02 4963 3192 Fax: 02 4963 3714

Web: www.merewethht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: merewethht-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au School Security Unit – 1300 880 021

Week 7, Tuesday 17 November, 2015

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I have attached to this newsletter information for the upcoming Community Drug Action Team Newcastle Public Forum on ICE. It is on 24 November 6.30-8.00 pm at Newcastle City Hall. This is a Newcastle Initiative to address this problem in our city and all interested people are invited to come along. Enjoy your week

Principal

Early Stage One Awards: Lilly, Ari, Zara, Noah, Willow.

Stage One Awards: Emma, Alex, Jessie, Sofia ,Riley, Deegan, Anika, Sofia , Kaitlin, Billie, Abbie. Stage Two Awards: Conrad s, Caio, Shaye, Charlotte Lucia, Dylan, Prakriti, Jaydon Eldridge, Tzipporah , Jay, Noah, Charlotte . Stage Three Awards: Max, Lucy, Max, Thomas . Happy Birthday to: Gus , Jake, Joseph, William

From the Office...

SCHOOL BUS PASSES As from 1 January, 2016 the School Opal card replaces the old paper School Student Transport Scheme travel pass. The School Opal card gives eligible students free or discounted travel between home and school, using the train, bus and ferry services you nominate in your application. To be eligible for a School Opal card, students may need to live a minimum distance from their school – Years K-2 (Infants) there is no minimum distance, Years 3-6 (Primary) 1.6km straight line distance or 2.3km walking. To complete the application you need to go to: www.transportnsw.info/school-students - complete the application, print and date it and submit it to us. YEAR 5 & 6 CAMP Departs on Monday 23 November at 8.00am. Could the students please be at school no later than 7.30am. The students will return on Friday 27 November at 3.00pm. YEAR 3 & 4 CAMP Departs on Wednesday 25 November at 9.45am. Could the students please be at school no later than 8.15am. The students will return on Friday 27 November at 3.30pm. YEAR K-2 TARONGA ZOO Departs on Wednesday 25 November at 7.30am. Could the students be at school by 7.00am. The students will return between 5.30-6.00pm. MOSQUITOES At the moment mosquitos are quite prevalent within our school grounds. It is recommend that students apply insect repellent prior to coming to school.

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From the Teachers...

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1K CUP CAKE DAY

1K will hold its Cup Cake Day on Tuesday 8 December , 2015. Donations of cakes, slices and other goodies can be left at 1K’s classroom. (No toffees or nuts please as we have students with peanut allergies.)

Don’t forget – Cup cakes are now 50 cents each for a delicious treat. Helpers on the day would be most welcome and should come to the canteen at 10.30 am. HAVE A GO TALENT SHOW The show will be held on Friday 20 November commencing at 12 noon and concluding around 1.30pm. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. A rehearsal will be on Wednesday 18 November. Students should bring their costumes and props to school on Wednesday and Friday. Children cannot perform in their school uniform. Thank you Ms N

Invitation to Parents to attend the Parent Helpers Morning Tea!

The staff of Merewether Heights Public School would like to say thank you to those parents and friends who have helped throughout the year.

Parents and friends have helped in many ways: such as parent assisted reading, helping in the classroom,

volunteering in the canteen, covering library books, attending excursions, organising book club, book fair,

co-ordinating the clothing pool, processing student banking and the list goes on.

The staff are putting on a morning tea and would like to invite all parents and friends who have assisted throughout 2015 to attend.

Date: Tuesday 1 December, 2015

Time: 11.15 - 12:00 in the staffroom

To assist with catering it would be appreciated if you could advise your child’s teacher if you will be attending.

Thank you all for your assistance throughout 2015

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CHRISTMAS APPEAL In the tradition of Merewether Heights Public School’s end of year activities we are once again holding a Christmas Appeal of non-perishable food items. Each class will be given a box in which students can place food items that will then be donated to The Samaritans.

Suitable items include canned items, cereal, long-life milk, pasta, rice, soup, tea, coffee, children’s lunch box snacks, spreads (jam/vegemite) and pet food. Other items include toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner. As part of the Christmas Appeal this year, MHPS are also going to support the local Dog Rescue Newcastle group. Dog Rescue Newcastle area group of volunteers dedicated to the rescue of abandoned, neglected or abused companion animals. They rescue dogs and cats from local pounds and put them into loving foster homes until they can permanently rehomed. To support this self-funded group, please bring in donations of puppy, dog and cat food, flea and worm treatments, kennels, beds, blankets, leads, collars, harnesses, toys etc. It would be wonderful if each family could donate on or two items to those less fortunate. 3N NEWCASTLE JETS VISIT

3N were the lucky winners of a ‘Jets: Learn Squad’ competition. To enter the competition we had to decorate our school gate with a reference to The Greater, Newcastle Jets and NXFM. On Monday 9th November, we received an exciting visit from Leonardo, Josh Barresi and Milos Trifunovic who play for the Newcastle Jets A-League. After a quick warm-up, students participated in three different rotations, practising passing, shooting, heading and running with the ball. We then finished with a soccer game with the boys. At the end of the session students received a goody bag on behalf of The Greater and there was an opportunity for a group photograph and autographs to all of the students. 3N had a fabulous time and wrote some excellent recounts of their training sessions.

Ms N

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From the Parents... CANTEEN ROSTER Wednesday 18/11/15 Bec Thursday 19/11/15 Tracee, Reanna. Friday 20/11/15 Volunteers required Monday 23/11/15 Volunteers required Tuesday 24/11/15 Canteen closed Wednesday 25/11/15 Colleen, volunteer required Thursday 26/11/15 Tracey, volunteer required Friday 27/11/15 Brody, volunteer required Monday 30/11/15 Cathy, Louise Tuesday 1/12/15 Canteen closed. CANTEEN ROSTER VACANCIES 2015 TERM 4 If you are able to help on any of these days, please see Kim in the Canteen .

Week Date Day Time

7 18 November Wednesday 9.30am -2.30pm

20 November Friday 9.30am -2.30pm

8 23 November Monday 9.30am -2.30pm

25 November Wednesday 9.30am -2.30pm

26 November Thursday 9.30am -2.30pm

27 November Friday 9.30am -2.30pm

9 2 December Wednesday 9.30am -2.30pm

4 December Friday 9.30am -2.30pm

10 7 December Monday 9.30am -2.30pm

9 December Wednesday 9.30am -2.30pm

10 December Thursday 9.30am -2.30pm

11 December Friday 9.30am -2.30pm

11 14 December Monday 9.30am -2.30pm

16 December Wednesday 9.30am -2.30pm

CLOTHING POOL ROSTER TERM 4 Week 8 24/11 Meg Week 9 1/12 Dora Week 10 8/12 Julie Week 11 15/12 Kris

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SUSHI DAY FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER, 2015

(LUNCH ONLY)

All rolls are made fresh on the day. Each roll comes with a soy sauce (soy does contain gluten). Orders

and money must be in no later than WEDNESDAY 2 DECEMBER, 2015 .

Meal Deal includes – one roll, drink & chips $6.00

Individual rolls $3.50 each

Name: __________________________________ Class: ______________

Roll Varieties - $3.50 each Drinks $1.50 Christmas Treat $1.00

Teriyaki Chicken Milk - Flavour

Poached Chicken & Avocado Juice – Flavour

Poached Chicken lettuce & mayo OKF – Flavour

Smoked Salmon & Lettuce Christmas Treat

Tuna, Lettuce & Mayo Meal deal choice of one roll, drink

& Christmas treat - $6.00

Prawn California

Vegetarian Roll – carrot, lettuce,

avocado, cucumber

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Christmas Special Day

Friday 4th December

The Canteen is getting into the spirit of Christmas

Special counter items will be available on the day 50c to $2

Every lunch order will receive a special treat

From the Community…..

KNIGHTS MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW!

In 2016 we are excited to offer a number of great new Club Member benefits and opportunities and our Membership team is willing to help you with any questions you have. To become a member visit Knightshub.com.au or call 1300 465 644.

WORLD’S BIGGEST CAR BOOT

Have you purchased your sites yet for the World’s Biggest Car Boot on Sunday 22 November.

YES – that’s great. To help promote your stall we are asking all of our valued stallholders to email us at hunter@lifeeducation.org.au a short description of what you will have for sale on the day, your site number, photos or even a link to your facebook or business page.

NO – Then you best get a wriggle on as sites are selling fast. Visit our website to register your site. You can call Hunter Life Education office on 4958 6766 and we will help you.

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CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Merewether Heights Public School

The School will accept VISA and MasterCard payments only

Student Name: ______________________________________ Class: ______________

Amount: __________________ For: ________________________________________

MasterCard VISA

Cardholders Name: __________________________________ Phone: _____________

Card Number: __________ __________ __________ __________

CCV Number: __________ Expiry Date: __________/__________

Signature of Cardholder: _______________________________ Date: ______________

CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Merewether Heights Public School

The School will accept VISA and MasterCard payments only

Student Name: ______________________________________ Class: ______________

Amount: __________________ For: ________________________________________

MasterCard VISA

Cardholders Name: __________________________________ Phone: _____________

Card Number: __________ __________ __________ __________

CCV Number: __________ Expiry Date: __________/__________

Signature of Cardholder: _______________________________ Date: ______________