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Murwillumbah East Public School
Newsletter Term 2, Week 4
22nd May, 2018
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Teddy Bear’s Picnic - Cancer Council’s Biggest
Morning Tea
On Thursday this week, our students are invited to
celebrate the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning
Tea. Our students will be having a Teddy Bear’s
Picnic.
They are asked to bring along their teddy bear and
a picnic rug. They will have their lunch out on the
grass. Students are also allowed to wear mufti
clothing, the theme is pyjamas and our SRC will
collect a gold coin donation that will be given to
the Cancer Council.
A reminder that even though students may wear
mufti, enclosed shoes, shoulders covered and hats
are still required due to WHS regulations and our sun
safe policy. A reminder also that “school-
appropriate” clothing be worn on mufti days. I
thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
School Jumpers
It would appear that winter is fast approaching and
some mornings and afternoons are now quite cold.
Our uniform shop has our school jumpers for sale
and these can be ordered from our front office.
They are $36.00. Alternatively, students should wear
a navy blue jumper.
Free Dental Assessment - Kinder and Year 2
Students from Kinder and Year 2 can have their
teeth assessed at school by a clinician from the
Northern NSW Local Health District on Wednesday,
6th June 2018.
A dental therapist will assess your child’s teeth and
a letter will be sent home to advise you of the result
of this assessment. No treatment will be provided
on this day, the assessment is designed to be an
introduction to future dental visits.
If you wish for your child to participate in this
assessment please complete the consent form
attached to this newsletter and return to your
child’s teacher.
Safe on Social – Parent Workshop - Wollumbin HS
Karen Connell, Principal of Wollumbin HS has kindly
extended an invitation to all our parents to attend
a workshop on social media safety.
Save the date: 19th June 6 - 7pm Wollumbin High
School Library.
Parents do you know if your child is safe on social
media? Are you safe on social media? A workshop
for parents not to be missed! Safe on Social is giving
a range of age-appropriate presentations at
Wollumbin High on June 19th, funded by their P&C.
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Students of the Week
Class Awards
Mrs Watts KW Charlie (not in photo)
Ms Davison &
Mrs Cambridge K-1D William
Miss Anderson 1A Ekam
Mrs Lindsay 1-2L Emmett
Mrs Chaffey 2-3C Lucas
Ms O’Loughlin 3-4O’L Alice
Mr Wills 3-4W Noah
Mrs S Robinson 5R Zoni
Ms Noble 5-6N Jade
Mr Tunaley 6T Aaron
Mr Edwards K-6E
Ms Lamrock K-6L Chris
“Happy Birthday” to these students
Sasha, Julian, Hayden, Cameron, Marleyah, Brooklyn
and Shanaki.
Safe on Social
Safe on Social director, Kirra Pendergast, works
with schools, in Australia and internationally, and
businesses with a focus on social media safety
and welfare. Her presentations are powerful,
punchy and incredibly thought-provoking. She will
have you racing home to lock down your privacy
settings, turn off your location settings, delete a
few apps and reconsider what and how you post
online.
Parents are invited to attend the free evening
session from 6-7 p.m. This session will cover content
that is not appropriate for younger people and
hence they cannot be admitted – the session is
strictly for parents.
Safe on Social presentations are inspiring,
empowering and completely current. As a parent,
you are encouraged to be proactive in
understanding how to use social media in a
positive way and protect yourself online. You will
also have a clearer understanding of what your
children are doing online and will be better
equipped to have open and honest discussions
about keeping them safe. Do not miss this
memorable event – it will change your online
habits forever. It is at no cost to parents, thanks to
the Wollumbin HS P&C!
Education Week - Open Day / Grandparents Day
One for the calendar!
Education Week this year is Term 3, Week 3,
6th -10th August. The theme this year is “Today’s
schools - creating tomorrow’s world.”
Our annual Open Day / Grandparents Day will be
on Wednesday 8th August. Our students dress up
on this day usually in something associated with
our Book Week theme which this year is “Find Your
Treasure!” More details of the day will follow in
future newsletters but hopefully this will give you
and your child some time to think about their
costumes.
Les Peterkin Portrait
In 2017, the Les Peterkin Portrait Prize received
more than 3,000 entries from 39 primary schools in
the Tweed/Ballina area. It’s an excellent way for
students and schools to display their creativity and
participate in an exciting creative arts event.
Before the end of this term, all our K-6 students will
produce their portrait during class time. This year
the organisers are asking students to let their
imagination run wild, by creating a portrait of
themselves going to a fancy dress costume party.
They want our students to imagine they are
hosting a fancy dress and firstly, come up with a
theme for the party. The theme should be the title
of their portrait. Students are then asked to
consider their costume, pose and the expressions
on their face to help tell about the character.
They want our students to have fun with the
portrait as there is no limit to who, where, or what
you can be!
We look forward to seeing what our students
come up with. A selection of the best works will be
exhibited at the Tweed Regional Gallery from 28th
September - 2nd December 2018.
Chickens
We are seeking some volunteers to assist in looking
after our school chickens, particularly during the
school holidays.
If you are able to assist, please contact myself or
Ms Noble.
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
State PSSA Sport
We are always proud of the many students who
excel in their chosen sport and regularly represent
us at regional and state level competitions.
Congratulations to James Durrington and Toby
Shapland who were successful in making the
North Coast Football (Soccer) team. They travel to
Sydney in week 5 to play in the NSW State
Championships.
Congratulations also to Toby Campbell who was
successful in making the North Coast hockey
team. Toby travels to Sydney in week 6 to play in
the NSW State Hockey Champion ships.
To compete at this level is an amazing
achievement and we wish them all the best.
Have a great week!
Sam Rowsell
Principal
Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL)
Week 3 Gotcha Rule
After School -
Use the pedestrian crossing
Congratulations:
Stage 1 - Emily R, Penny, Marleyah, Axl and Callie.
Stage 2&3 - Gemma H, Chilli, Olivia, Cooper R and
Melita.
Week 4 Gotcha Rule
After School -
Walk scooters and bikes out
of the school grounds
Friday Assembly
This Friday 25th May, 3-4O’L will be hosting our
whole school assembly. The assembly will take
place in our school hall at midday. Everyone
welcome to come along.
SRC Cake Stall - Thank you
A massive thank you to all students who supported
our SRC cake stall last Thursday.
The fantastic classes of 1A and 1-2L baked up a
storm. A tremendous effort from our whole school
community! Thank you to the cooks, cleaners,
sellers and buyers.
Well done MEPS $213.40 was raised. Our SRC are
raising money for sand toys for the Stage 1 sandpit
and a Crazy Frog dodge pit.
SRC
Teddy Bears Picnic - Thursday 24th May
Our SRC are inviting all students to a Teddy Bears
Picnic this Thursday.
Wear your pyjamas to school - bring a gold
coin
Bring a picnic blanket, your favourite teddy
bear and share a picnic lunch
Stalls operating
- Teddy Bear raffle
Tickets 50c each
3 teddy bears to win,
kindly donated.
- Ice blocks 50c
- Cup of cordial 50c
- Iced Teddy Biscuits 50c
- Cupcakes 50c
- Guessing Competition - lollies in a jar 50c
How can you help?
Donate some cupcakes for our stall. Bring
cupcakes in on Thursday morning, please drop
them off to our staffroom.
We appreciate all contributions for this very
important cause. All money raised goes towards
the Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea.
SRC
Ms Noble
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Stage 1 & 2 Tennis Lessons
Our school has been very fortunate to secure
funding from Sporting Schools. With this funding,
we have purchased a class set of tennis racquets,
balls and mini nets. The funding also covers money
for professional tennis lessons.
Therefore, this term during Week 4-8, Stage 1 and
2 students will be participating in professional
tennis lessons free of charge! These lessons are run
by Gemma Eaton, the coach from our local club
in Murwillumbah and will be held on Thursdays.
Please note that this Thursday is Pyjama Day and
students will need to wear their sports shoes so
they can participate freely in their lesson.
We look forward to seeing your child in action!
Community Notices
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Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Murwillumbah East Public School
Term 2 Calendar
4 21st May
District Netball Trials
22nd May 23rd May
M’Bah District
Cross Country
24th May
Teddy Bears Picnic
Tennis Lessons
Stage 1 & 2
25th May
Assembly 3-4O’L
Presenting
Netball NSW
School Cup
26/27 May
5 28th May 29th May 30th May
MHS Stage 3
Transition Day - STEM
focus
31st May
6pm WHS Targeted
Writers Launch
Tennis Lessons
Stage 1 & 2
1st June
PSSA Sports Day
M’bah - soccer &
netball
2/3 June
6 4th June
District Rugby
5th June
7:00pm
P& C Meeting
6th June
Dentist Visit -
Kindergarten & Yr 2
7th June
SRC Cake Stall
KW, K/1D, K-6L
WHS Yr6 Problem
Solving Day
Tennis Lessons
Stage 1 & 2
8th June
Assembly 5/6N
Presenting
9/10 June
7 11th June
LONG WEEKEND
12th June 13th June 14th June
FNC Dance Festival
Gold Coast
Tennis Lessons
Stage 1 & 2
15th June
Storyboard Visit
16/17 June
8 18th June 19th June
Student reports sent
home
6:00-7:00pm
“Safe on Social”
Parent Workshop
Wollumbin HS Library
20th June 21st June
Tennis Lessons
Stage 1 & 2
22nd June 23/24 June
9 25th June 26th June
3.30 - 6.00pm
Parent / Teacher
Interviews
27th June 28th June
MHS Arts Week
29th June
Assembly 2/3C
Presenting
MHS 2019 Yr 7
Selective Class
Registration due
30/1 July
10 2nd July 3rd July 4th July
School Athletics
Carnival
5th July 6th July
Last day of Term 2
7/8 July