Important Information … MPS website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

• Best wishes to the cross country squad and Mrs Black heading to North Star on Friday for the zone event. • MPS Multicultural Perspective Public Speaking competition (Yrs 3/4 & 5/6) – Wednesday 12 June

TEAM WORK, WORKS…

I have spent some time visiting classrooms over the last week and have been impressed by both the teaching and the enthusiasm of students. It is evident that the vast majority of our students come to school ready to learn and produce quality work. Being here each day ready and willing to learn is critical to success at school. We were delighted to be able to hand out certificates at the assemblies last Friday to children who had 100% attendance in our first term. Eligible students in Years 1 and 2 will receive their awards this Friday. NAPLAN – a snap shot! Teachers were very impressed with the commitment of students in Years 3 and 5 as they completed the assessments last week. Students were focused on doing their best and teachers are looking forward to seeing the results later in the year. Well done girls and boys! While much is made of NAPLAN in the media we remember that it is one assessment at a particular time of the year. When considered in conjunction with the many school based assessments of student learning we can get a more reliable picture of each child’s academic progress. NAPLAN alone does not provide the entire picture. Cool at School is a vital part of our school curriculum, providing children with social skills needed both at school and throughout their future lives. Each year our Cool at School open day provides two elements – a celebration of the program, and practice of the skills learned through participation in a range of group activities. Children had a fantastic time at the Cool at School one day as they participated in group activities and enjoyed the mini-fete with lucky dips, face painting, balloons and many other stalls.

Perfect team co-ordination!

We thank all parents who were able to attend the day – your participation made the day even more rewarding for the children. Finally, congratulations and thanks go to the Cool at School team for organising the day – the student mediators are certainly growing into caring, responsible and capable school citizens.

Team work at its best!

P&C projects are always carefully planned and well executed! They are inclusive and supportive of all students with a range of events to appeal to many tastes and budgets. Thanks go to the P&C members who gave their time to work on the Mothers Day stall last fortnight. The gifts were all beautifully presented and we hope all mothers/grandmothers had a relaxing and enjoyable day. I am sure the gifts from their children added to the day. The P&C meeting was well attended last night. It is wonderful to see parents taking an active interest in the school. There is always room for more parents to come along so please don’t be shy – the next meeting is Monday,17th June. Our smart uniform is part of what makes MPS special. The cooler weather is emerging and there seems to be an increasing number of students not wearing a school jumper. Parents are asked to ensure their child comes to school in full uniform each day. School jumpers are available from the uniform shop which is open each Wednesday and Friday between 8:30am 9:30am.

Tuesday, 21st May 2019

Reconciliation Week: 27 May – 2 June is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. The theme for Reconciliation Week this year is Grounded in truth, walk together with courage. This theme explores the relationship between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To foster positive race relations, our relationship must be grounded in a foundation of truth. MPS will be hosting a morning tea with community Elders on Tuesday 28th May at 11:00 in the auditorium, followed by visits to classrooms to look at the fabulous work of our students and staff. A warm invitation is extended to all families. Please come and join us! Good for Kids – Good for life is a special program to encourage healthy eating and physical activity at school. To see if this program helps schools and families to make healthy changes a research project is being undertaken by Hunter New England Health. A detailed outline of the confidential process (including lunchbox snaps and student survey for Year 5/6) was sent home last week. The information is completely anonymous and the permission note does need to be returned by this Friday for your child to be involved. I hope you are able to support the team in collecting data and at the same time gather some exciting and appealing ideas for lunch box variations. Kitchen Garden Year 4 members proudly received their badges at last Friday’s assembly. This is an amazing program that fosters beautiful social interaction (with kinder children), skills in growing fresh food and creating healthy delights – a real paddock to plate experience. Thank you - Mrs Fitzgerald, Miss Kleinig, Miss Pickerin, Miss Quirk and Mr Brown for your inspirational work. Stop Press … CHOIR excels at Narrabri Eisteddfod, yesterday! Singing in two categories, the senior small choir was awarded first place while a highly commended was awarded to Years 1-6 choir. Thank you to Miss March and Mr Roberts for preparing the choirs and to Miss Larken for assisting at the event.

Mrs L Hosegood - Principal (Rel)

2.

3. P&C ASSOCIATION - CANTEEN NEWS:

The P&C would like to put a call out for Volunteers to help out in our School Canteen. No experience necessary! Required between the hours of 8.00am to 2.00pm, you may be able to spare a couple hours, half a day or a full day - any time would be greatly appreciated. We understand the day you can volunteer may change, or you might be able to volunteer one week but not the next, we can work with this. To volunteer or for further details please contact Melissa Lobsey, Canteen Supervisor on 026752-2342 during canteen opening hours. 4. MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION This state competition is about to commence with Moree Public School holding the school competition on Wednesday, 12th June. There are two categories – Years 3/4 and Years 5/6 and involves the presentation of a prepared speech followed by an impromptu speech. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop public speaking skills and confidence. An information package (including topics, tips for preparation and an entry slip) was made available to primary students at yesterday’s lunch time assembly but it is not too late to collect a package - please see Mrs Hosegood. Students are most welcome to bring along their draft speeches and speak with Mrs Hosegood at lunch times. 5. SPORT

Northern Rugby Union trials: Yesterday, Mr Brown accompanied a squad of eight players to Armidale – Mitchell Beddoes, Brent Hourigan, Blayne O’Dempsey, Morgan Bridge, Darcy Brazel, Ben Di Donna, Ambrose Swan and Tristan Carter. Congratulations to Ben and Darcy who will now attend the next level of selection trials for the north west team.

Northern PSSA trial at Armidale

Cricket: Congratulations to all the boys in the cricket team on how they played and conducted themselves against Ben Venue Public School in our recent match. Even though MPS did not come away with the win, the boys should be very pleased with their effort. Ben Venue reached our total of 97 with 9 balls to spare. A very exciting and close game. Batting: Callum Cooper 34 (not out), Mitch Beddoes 17 (not out), Lachlan Muggleton 13, Sam Dunlop 4, Darcy Brazel 3. Bowling: Lachlan Muggleton 0 for 4, Callum Cooper 0 for 11, Kobie Annis-Brown 0 for 15, Sam Kelly 0 for 21, James Fitzgerald 0 for 22, Sam Dunlop 0 for 23. Congratulations on an excellent season – great training, good team work and close matches! Mr Cooper 6. COMING EVENTS – Terms 2 & 3

Please check each week for possible variations or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily School News segment a little after 7.00am. Term 2 4 Mon 20 N’thn rugby union trials – Armidale

6.00pm P&C meeting Tues 21 Gala Day 11.20 netball/B touch football;1.00pm G touch - MPS Wed 22 Thurs 23 Fri 24 Assemblies: 10.30 2M-30; 11.30 6M-16 Cross country – North Star 5 Mon 27 Cross country – alternate wet weather date Tues 28 11.00 Reconciliation Week morning tea – all welcome Wed 29 Thurs 30 Fri 31 Assemblies: 10.30 KM-9; 11.30 4R-13

B & G touch trials – Tamworth 6 Mon 3 June Final rugby union trials – Tamworth Tues 4 Rugby League Gala Day - Inverell Wed 5 Thurs 6 Fri 7 Assemblies: 10.30 1G-1; 11.30 5B-18; Netball trials Tamworth 7 Mon 10 Queens Birthday Public Holiday Tues 11 Rugby Knockout Gala Day Wed 12 MPS Multicultural Perspective Public Speaking Thurs 13 Fri 14 Assemblies: 10.30 KK-8; 11.30 3P-22 Regional cross country – Mullaley 8 Mon 17 6.00pm P&C meeting Tues 18 PSSA 11yrs rugby league – Charlestown (3 dys) Wed 19 Book Fair at library Thurs 20 Book Fair Fri 21 Book Fair closes at 1.30pm

Assemblies: 10.30 1P-3; 11.30 5/6L-14 9 Mon 24 Tues 25 PSSA open rugby league – St Marys (3 dys) Wed 26 Public Speaking Regional finals – Ross Hill PS Thurs 27 Fri 28 Assemblies: 10.30 KF-10; 11.30 3H-24 10 Mon 1 July Tues 2 Wed 3 Thurs 4 Fri 5 MPS Athletics Carnival; Last day of Term 2 Term 3 1 Mon 22 Staff resume Tues 23 Students K-6 resume Wed 24 Thurs 25 Fri 26 PSSA cross country – Eastern Creek; No assemblies 2 Mon 29 Golf trials – Tamworth Tues 30 Wed 31 Thurs 1 August Fri 2 Heferen Shield zone athletics carnival Assemblies: 10.30 1H-4; 11.30 3M-23 3 Mon 5 NSW Education Week Tues 6 Wed 7 Yr 4 excursion to Coffs Harbour (3 days) Life Education van arrives Thurs 8 Fri 9 Assemblies: 10.30 KS-11; 11.30 5R-17

4 Mon 12 Yr 6 Canberra excursion (5 days) Tues 13 Wed 14 Thurs 15 Fri 16 Assemblies: 10.30 1W-5; 11.30 3B-21 5 Mon 19 Tues 20 Wed 21 Thurs 22 Fri 23 Assemblies: 10.30 KM-9; 11.30 6K-15 6 Mon 26 Tues 27 Wed 28 Thurs 29 Fri 30 Assemblies: 10.30 2B-6; 11.30 4B-35 7 Mon 2 September Tues 3 ICAS Digital Technologies Wed 4 Thurs 5 ICAS Science Fri 6 Assemblies: 10.30 KK-9; 11.30 5/6B-19 8 Mon 9 Tues 10 Yr 5 excursion to Sydney (4 days); ICAS Writing Wed 11 Thurs 12 ICAS Spelling Bee Fri 13 Regional athletics carnival – Tamworth Assemblies: 10.30 2M-7; 11.30 4J-39 9 Mon 16 Tues 17 ICAS English Wed 18 Thurs 19 ICAS Mathematics

Fri 20 Assemblies: 10.30 KF-10; 11.30 6M-16 10 Mon 23 Tues 24 Wed 25 Thurs 26 Yr 3 excursion to Lake Keepit (2 days) Fri 27 Assemblies: 10.30 2R-29; 11.30 4R-13 Last day of Term 3

7. COOL ROUNDUP…

Prize winners – cool colouring and cool guessing!

Dates to remember!

• Invitation to all MPS parents and community members - Reconciliation Week morning tea & meet the teachers 11.00am Tuesday, 28th May

• P&C meeting - 17th June 2019 commencing 6.00pm at the MPS library

Earth ball challenge!

Hoopla …

Participation = fun for everyone

Enjoying the stalls …. COMMUNITY HEALTH NOTICE School-aged children who are infected with whooping cough usually experience a troubling cough that can persist for months, but they rarely get severe illness. However they can spread the infection to younger siblings and other more vulnerable people, who are at higher risk of severe disease. Whooping cough can be a life threatening infection in babies. What can you do to prevent whooping cough?

1. Make sure vaccinations are up to date for all family members

Kitchen Garden News Congratulations to our 2019 Kitchen Garden Helpers! The following Year 4 students

were presented with their badges at last Week’s Primary Assembly: Asha Moore, Aaliyah Singh, Keirah Munro, Jakaya Smith, Darshan Senthil Kumar, Declan Yeatman, Shiara Saunders, Peyton West, Izabelle Ross, Makayla Dobson, George Pritchard, Jasper Taunton, Savannah French, Jack Rogers, Bella Singleton, James King, Jack Makim, Araya Berger, Matilda Hutchen, Travis Munro, Emily Maher, Haylie Turner and Henry Johnston.

The cooler weather and some rain have brought ideal conditions for our garden and the Kindergarten students have enjoyed spending their lunchtimes with their Year 4 buddies. They have planted silverbeet, kale, cabbage, beetroot, shallots as well as daisies and

pansies to encourage insects. The children have been excited to find fruit growing on the trees and harvested the lemons and made cordial.

Which class is attending? Tuesday- KF-10 Wednesday-KK-8 Thursday-KS-11 Friday- KM-9