MARRAR PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
Principal: Mr. David Adamson
Centenary Dr, Marrar NSW 2652 T: 02 69 274 364
E: [email protected] F: 02 69 274 377
W: www.marrar-p.school.nsw.gov.au Facebook: Marrar Public School
CALENDAR
TERM 2
Week 3— Mon 13th May, Sporting Schools
Tues 14th May-Thurs 16th May, NAPLAN
Fri 17th May, Sporting Schools
Sat 18th May, P&C sock stall
WEEK 4—Tues 21st May, Sporting Schools
Week 5—Friday 31st May, Small Schools Athletics Carnival
Week 6—Tues 4th June, Biggest Morning Tea
Wed 5th June, P&C meeting
Week 7—Thurs 13th June, Riverina Cross Country
Week 9—Thurs 27th June, School Photo Day
Week 10—Wed 3rd July, District Athletics Carnival
Fri 5th July, Last day of term 2
Friday 10th May 2019
Term 2 Week 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
K-3 ..................................... 2
4-6 ..................................... 3
From the office................... 3
Library leaves .................... 4
P & C notes ....................... 4
Journalists’ Corner………...5
Coolamon Library………….6
Community Noticeboard….6
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Welcome back to the beginning of term 2. I hope that you all had a wonderful break with families and friends.
During the holidays a number of students represented the school at the Coolamon Anzac march. A big thank you for your efforts and also to Mrs Pattison for co-ordinating and marching with the students and Mrs Stone for marching.
The weather is obviously changing rather quickly. All new uni-forms can be purchased by visiting the Hunters website and find-ing Marrar PS under sporting clubs. Please make sure that all uniform items are clearly labelled.
Last Friday was the first day that students were able to purchase pies and sausage rolls from school. Pies are $4 and sausage rolls are $3. This will continue for term 2 and 3.
This week we have had a number of children and staff sick. If your child is sick please keep them at home in a warm and com-fortable place. There are some nasty bugs around at the moment. It would be appreciated if parents/carers could contact the school via phone or provide a note on their return to school.
Miss Salzke finished up for the year this week. As mentioned pre-viously, Miss Piltz will be replacing her. I am sure that we all wel-come Miss Piltz and hope that she has an enjoyable time at Mar-rar PS. We look forward to hearing from Miss Salzke once the baby has arrived!
Next week, students in year 3 and 5 will be completing the Naplan tests. We wish them all the best!
Last Friday, students began athletics coaching activities as part of sporting schools. These lessons will continue for the next 3 weeks in preparation for the Small Schools carnival which will be held on Friday 31st May at Coolamon.
Just a reminder that a note was sent home last week regarding the school excursion and deposit. If this could be attended to that would be appreciated. At this stage we have 4 parents expressing their interest in attending. If you would like to be included please let the school know as soon as possible (dates: 17th—19th Sep-tember).
Mr. Adamson.
Welcome back to another busy term at MPS! Whilst the term is just beginning, so much is
happening in the coming weeks.! A big event for year 3 and 5 next week is Naplan. Best of
luck to those students. Remember to read each part carefully and do your best!
There are also many sporting carnivals and opportunities to represent the school so keep
up the good work!
I would like to thank those students who attended the Anzac Day march in Coolamon and
Mrs Pattison and Mrs Stone for marching with them. I have been told you all represented
our school with pride.
As you are well aware, I am now on maternity leave, my last day was Tuesday 7th May.
While this has come up so quickly and I couldn’t be more excited for the next chapter in
my life, it makes my mind rest easier knowing the school has been lucky enough to find
Miss Piltz to take on the role. It definitely makes going on leave much easier when you
know you are leaving the school in good hands. Welcome to MPS Miss Piltz!
Good luck for the rest of the term and don’t worry anyone, I will be back before you know
it!!
Miss Salzke.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN K-3
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Some students enjoying the sun at our Mothers Day
morning tea!
4-6 REPORT
This week in 4-6 we have started a power point on Jenolan Caves because that is where we
are going for this year’s excursion. We had to find information about Jenolan Caves. Mr Ad-
amson gave us some questions about Jenolan Caves which we had to answer. Some of us are
already finished.
Last Friday we started doing athletics for sport. It was fun. We did long jump, a relay and
shot put.
Also, Miss Salzke had her last day on Tuesday because she is having a baby. We now have
Miss Piltz to do library and teach K-3.
Molly Pattison.
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● The deposit for the whole
school excursion is due
soon. Please contact the
school if you have any ques-
tions or concerns.
● The note for the Small
Schools Athletics carnival is
attached to this newsletter.
Please return the permis-
sion note, signed to the of-
fice by Friday 25th May.
Don’t forget that every Friday Ganmain pies & sausage rolls are able to be purchased at school for lunch!
Pies $4
Sausage rolls $3
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LIBRARY LEAVES
P & C NOTES
Library will remain on a Monday after-
noon. Remember to return your books,
so you can borrow new ones to read each
week.
Keep reading and logging for the Prem-
iers Reading Challenge! Some students
have done very well already but still have
some books to read before they are satisfactorily com-
plete. Remember the timeframe books need to be read in
and only K-2 can log books that have been read to them.
Sorry year 3, class books don’t count for you!
Keep reading! Miss Salzke.
We would like to wish all the wonderful
mothers, grandmothers and all the
amazing people in our lives a wonderful
Mothers Day!
Thank you to everyone who came to our Mothers Day morn-
ing tea, we enjoyed delicious baked goodies in the lovely,
warm sun!
We would like to thank our volunteers who are selling raffle
tickets at Coolamon tomorrow for our street raffle. These
fundraisers are all important to help the P&C subsidise costs
for all students.
Next Saturday 18th May, we will be having a sock stall for
the election. Socks will be sold for $5 a pair and are available
in a funky range of colours!
Felicity Pattison
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Woolworths
Earn ‘n’
Learn
Marrar Public School has
once again registered for the
Woolworths earn ‘n’ learn
program.
When you shop at woolies
you will earn 1 sticker for
every $10 spent.
We have collection boxes at
Woolworths, Gurwood St
and Woolworths in the Mar-
ketplace.
We can also collect them at
school and if anyone needs
any sticker sheets, we have
plenty available!
ANZAC DAY
On the 25th April, it was ANZAC Day and it was at Coo-
lamon. When I got there, my family were the only Mar-
rar kids there so we waited. About 10 minutes later the
Pattison’s arrived with the wreath. Soon we were march-
ing but there were only 4 kids, the Stones and the Patti-
sons. We
marched until we
made it to the
Cenotaph. We
waited for a bit
then Molly and I went and laid the wreath. When we got
back we waited for everyone else to lay their wreaths.
The Last Post was played and the pigeons were released.
Then they said a few words and it was over.
By Lennard Stone.
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JOURNALISTS’ CORNER
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EASTER HAT PARADE
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
COOLAMON LIBRARY
Author Talk– The Coolamon library welcomes
author Leith Russell with her new book, “A top end
story”. In her book she highlights the trials and
joys of spending 12 months in the Top End running
preschools which caught her imagination. During
her time in the Northern Territory Leith kept a dai-
ly journal and also found time to make many
sketches, all of which have been recorded in her
book. Leigh will be visiting the library on Tuesday 14th May at
10.30am, everyone is most welcome.
Lego Club– Lego club is on Wednesday’s from 4pm to 5.00pm. Also
on Saturdays from 10.30am to 11.30am. The aim of Lego club is for
children to have fun , learn to communicate with others and to develop
their problem solving skills. The program is free for children aged be-
tween 5 and 15. All Lego is provided. Any donations of Lego would be
appreciated.
Self Service Kiosk– The library has a self service kiosk provided by
Service NSW. The kiosk will provide our community access to a wide
range of government service, including
NSW Seniors’ Cards, Marriage and Birth
Certificates and renewal of NSW Drivers’
licence and registrations. Please phone
the library for more information.
David Adamson
Principal
Marrar Public
School
Centenary Drive
Marrar NSW 2652 Phone: 0269 274 364
Fax: 0269 274 377
Facebook: Marrar Public School
Coolamon Shire Library
129 Cowabbie Street
Coolamon NSW 2701
Ph. 02 69 272 492
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Coolamon Preschool Association Inc.
Assistant Educator position A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passion-ate early childhood educator to join the team at our community based Preschool. You will be a dynamic, hardworking individual who demonstrates a genuine passion for working with children aged three to five. Here at the Preschool we value the importance of play and are looking for an educator with the same values who has the ability to connect with children, families and be a part of the Preschool team. Our Preschool has been providing early child-hood education for children aged 3 to 5 years of age for over 40 years within the Coolamon community. For further information please ring the Preschool Director Corie Flanigan on 69 273 270 .
Applications close on 27th May 2019