Week 11 Term 1 9 April 2018

W E E K 11

9 April

District Cross Country @ Potato Point

10 April Got it workshop 5.30pm-

7.00pm in the Library

Otitis Media checks

11 April 12 April Got it Parent and Carer

workshop 9.15am in the classroom

13 April SRC Disco fundraiser for

Tathra—mufty day.

Last day of term

W E E K 1

30 April

School Development day

1 May

Students resume school today

2 May 3 May

AEC meeting 3.15pm

4 May

B/G softball

This is the last week of the term, Friday 13 April is the last day. The students return Tuesday 1 May. There is one school development day next term – Monday 30 April. The ANZAC Day march is Wednesday 25 April, with all students and staff meeting at the Ade-laide Hotel car park at 10:45 am for the march to the RSL Hall/cenotaph. The captains will lay the wreath at the cenotaph. At the Tuross Heads march the Fife and Drum Band are playing as usual with students meeting at Birdswood Circle at 10.15am for an 11am start. Could all students who are not participating with other community groups (scouts, guides etc) please wear their uniforms for the march. Congratulations to soccer on their participation in the district soccer teams against other district teams. (Bluey, Harry and Marlin, Amelia & Lena)

District Rugby League trials were held on Friday 6th April at Narooma. Ryan O, Duke, Brad, Jai, Jeshan, Ryan J, Bluey, Chase, Jaydin and Tyrone played in the trials. The boys played great foot-ball on the day and we have our fingers crossed for selections! Good luck. District Cross Country Today, our school team of 48 students participat-ed at the district cross country carnival at Potato Point organised by Mr Taylor. Once again, our wonderful P&C were able to provide the canteen for all the school teams – thanks Leanne, Nicole and team! The results will be in next newsletter.

SRC Fundraiser for Tathra community—MUFTY DAY DISCOS. The SRC would like to show support to the Tathra community by way of a cash donations to assist families that have lost so much in the Tathra fires. We are planning to hold stage Discos during school hours on Friday the 13th April in our school hall. All students are being asked to donate a gold coin or more if you are able. Our SRC body feel strongly about supporting our neighbours at Tathra. So please support your child/children in this very important event. Your generous donations for these families will be

greatly appreciated.

GOTIT Parent Information Sessions 10 and 12 April– These workshops feature the latest in social and emotional coaching tips for children. Presenters are Katherine Blankley and Gayle Mil-lett. Two sessions will be held: Tuesday 10 April -5.30pm—7pm in the Library Thursday 12th April 9.15am—10.45 am in the classroom. Please come along. Staff Training On the school development day next term on Monday 30 April, the staff will learn about meeting students learning needs of a diverse range. Attendance Matters I have attached a brief outline of attendance re-quirements for parents info (page 5)– please read and return any notes that are outstanding for stu-dent absences to class teachers. Have a great week, Peter Johnson - PRINCIPAL.

2/3R

3T Samara, Marlin, Ethan, Freya, Lena, Courtney

3D Duke A, Nina

3A

2/3M

2G Oscar, Maddie, Izack, Kayde

2L

2N Allirra, Macauley, Charlotte, Pippi, Cohen, Sara,

Chelsea, Abbee, Georgia

SUGAR GLIDERS Lachlan, Daniel

EAGLES Cooper, Willow, Leo, Tristan, Fletcher

ZEBRAS Stuart, Jimmy, Lincoln, Amelia, Bryden, Hannah J,

Ethan, Bede, Dan, Finn, Teaq, Declan, Lincoln

POSSUMS Adam, Emily, Carlton, Aurora, Jay

BILBIES Dustin, Kaitlin, Max, Alysha, Jye

BLUE WRENS

SPARROWS

QUOKKAS

OUR WEEKLY SUPER STARS ...

IMOGEN I

for Outstanding

school citizenship

LIBRARY AWARDS

Alysha Ethan J Jimmy Kayde Nina

Olivia S. Jeshan, Billy B, Ada Ryan J, Riley G, Zoe G, Robert Ziggy, Alison, Lillian, Simone Macauley, Georgia D, Jordi H, Narah, Ethan M, Stuart B, Hay-ley B, Chenae C, Charlie C, James C, Sheikh D , Anthony O, Kaitlin O, Max C, Jai R, Maeve

H, Chelsea B, Cohan Mc, Jaleisha W, Dan R, Charlotte E, Dwayne M, Hayden O, Kalen G

Radio show and Assembly performance roster Week 11 is 2L Tune in to 2EAR or 107.5 to hear our report each Monday at 12 noon and join us at the school as-sembly at 2.15pm.

BRONZE AWARDS - Emily J, Aurora B,

GOT IT - Parent and carer workshops - All Welcome These workshops feature the latest in social and emotional coaching tips for children. Presenters are Katherine Blankley and Gayle Millett. Two sessions will be held: Tuesday 10 April -5.30pm—7pm in the Library Thursday 12th April 9.15am—10.45 am in the classroom.

Parents of 2N students please note - As 2N have 9 runners away at district cross country today they will be doing their assembly item in week 2 next term and not with 2L today.

A huge thank you must go to Bev Gardner who is stepping down as our student banking co ordinator. Bev has been a terrific support over the past few years and has been instrumental in building up the student banking numbers here at Moruya Public School. So, thank you Bev for all you have done. We welcome Jamie Millikin as our new co ordinator and thank you for sparing us some of your time, the staff and students are most grateful and appreciate still being able to continue with their banking. As is with all our volunteers, we couldn’t do it without you.

What a great venue to hold our school cross country run, next to the beautiful Moruya river. Good luck today to our MPS district team at Potato Point.

School Attendance Information for Parents and Caregivers

Why your child should go to school

The Education Act (1990) states that children must attend school unless there are justified reasons for an absence. All absences must be explained to the school within seven days of their occurrence.

Why must I send my child to school? The law in NSW states that all children between the ages of 6 and 17 years of age are required to attend school regularly. It is the responsibility of parents or caregivers to make sure that their children attend school every day.

Must I send my child to school everyday? YES unless……

Your child is too sick to go to school Your child has been injured Your child has to go to a special religious ceremony Your child has an infectious illness (eg. Chicken pox, mumps or measles) There is a serious family situation which requires their involvement.

Must my child attend school sport? YES Sport and other exercise help the healthy physical development of children. Sport is part of normal school activity

which students must attend.

Why is regular attendance at school important? Attending school everyday makes learning easier for your child and helps build and maintain friendships with other

children. If students miss the basic skills in the early years of school, they may have problems early on. Regular attendance at school will help your child succeed in later life. Unsatisfactory school attendance may affect the awarding of both the School Certificate and the Higher School Certif-

icate (HSC).

Please do not keep your child away from school for… Birthdays Pension day Minding other children Hair cuts Interpreting for other family members

Always try to make appointments with people like dentists or doctors before or after school.

What should I do if my child has to stay away from school? It is important to let the school know when your child will be away and why your child was absent. The parent or caregiver should provide a written note addressed to the school explaining the child’s absence with 7

days of the absence occurring.

Planning on going on holiday in school time? Please complete an “Application for Extended Leave”, available at the front office and submit to school for Principal’s ap-proval prior to travelling.

My child won’t go to school. What should I do? You should contact the principal as soon as possible to discuss the problem and ask for help. The principal may ask a Home School Liaison Officer to contact you to discuss the issue. School is a place, where parents and caregivers, staff and children learn and grow together. Children need an education to reach their potential. Attendance every day is important for children’s progress at school. Children who attend school regularly are usually more successful than those who are absent frequently. Please let the school know when your child cannot be there because of illness or family matters.

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