Week 11 Term 1, 2011 Principals Report Dear Parents/Caregivers Last week, it was great to see so many parents attending conferences with their child’s classroom teacher. Effective learning is all about partnerships and having a sense of connection between the home and the school environment. Research indicates that children have better academic and social outcomes when their parents and teachers work well together. EASTER HOLIDAYS School holidays begin this Friday 8th April. We would like to wish everybody a safe and happy holiday and a wonderful Easter. Teachers will return on Wednesday 27th April. Students return on Thursday 28th April.

ANZAC Day March All students are invited to represent our school at the Morisset ANZAC Day March. Students attending will need to wear our sports uniform. We will meet at Morisset Train Station at 9:30am on Monday 25th April.

WEEKLY POLL 3) What topic would you like to hear about in an upcoming parent information session? SMS 224595 and your message to 0429883481 (standard SMS costs apply) Last week’s Poll Results: Would you attend P & C meetings if they were held at night? Yes = 75% No = 25%

Easter Hat Parade/Easter Raffle Our students are getting excited about tomorrow’s Easter Hat Parade. We are hoping to see lots of people attending. All families are welcome. Thank you so much for supporting your child by making a hat and supporting our P & C raffle. Holiday Reading Looking for holiday reading? If you are unsure of an appropriate book for your child, why not try something from the Premier’s Reading Challenge list? Join the challenge! Great lists of books in various categories sorted by age group can be found at: https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/booklist/home.html School Gates and Parking Issues Please be advised that the issue of a locked pedestrian gate in the mornings has now been rectified. I would like to extend our apologies for any inconvenience that this caused. As mentioned in previous newsletters, please do not use the staff car park or entrance when picking up or dropping off your child. Getting a Home Loan at the Newcastle Perm? If you are applying for a home loan or refinancing a loan at the Newcastle Permanent Building Society, be sure to mention Morisset Public School. Just by mentioning MPS, the Newcastle Perm. will donate $300 to our school. Tell your friends, family and neighbours to get involved. Free entry for primary school kids to NSW museums and galleries until 26 April Primary school children in NSW can visit landmark arts and cultural attractions for free with the Kids’

Adventure Passport until April 26. They can touch fossils at the Australian Museum, picnic in Elizabeth Farm’s historic grounds, or explore the galaxies at Sydney Observatory. Several major venues are outside the city centre, and regional museums and galleries across NSW are welcoming passport holders. Passports are available at all participating venues, listed on the website at www.kidspassport.nsw.gov.au. Children who collect three stamps can earn a certificate of achievement. And if they return their passport slip by 3 May with one stamp or more they go into the draw to win prizes. SMASH Program Students from K-4 participated in a SMASH demo lesson on Friday last week. The SMASH program will commence on Friday of week 2, next term. Notes were sent home on Monday. If you need another one, please contact the office. Year 5 & 6 Canberra Excursion Get your child’s note and deposit in as early as you can to book their seat for this wonderful excursion. If you have difficulty making the payment dates, please contact the school to discuss your options. Mr K’s Quote of the Week! "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Helen Keller Have a great Easter! Mark Kyrwood Relieving Principal

Cross Country In the first week of Term 2, Friday 29th April, we will be

holding the school’s cross country events. Please use the holiday period to ensure your

child has a hat, suitable sports shoes and a water bottle in

preparation for this event. The cross country will be held in school grounds this year and we encourage all students to

participate.

Dates to Remember 7.4.11 Easter Hat Parade 1.30pm

8.4.11 Netball Gala Day 8.4.11 Last day of Term 1 28.4.11 School Resumes Term 2 28.4.11 Anzac Day Ceremony

(school) 29.4.11 Cross Country 6.5.11 S.M.A.S.H Program

commence 8.5.11 Mothers’ Day Stall 8-10.6.11 Years 3 & 4 Wangat Lodge

KK Student of the Week: Lily Dean Merit Awards Rebecca McBride Bella Visocchi KA Student of the Week: Lachlan Swancott Merit Awards: Nash McGrath Sophie Reay 1G Student of the Week: Jinja Turner Merit Awards: Tashawn Griffiths Kley Peach 1/2J Student of the Week: Bonnie Vandeven Merit Awards: Elly-Rose Okeno Jaydan Austin 2G Student of the Week: Lincoln Edwards Merit Awards: Brock Turnbull Ben Coleman 3/4N Student of the Week Callum Montgomery Merit Awards: Shakyra Riley Aaron Bennett 3/4W Student of the Week: Kyesha Williams Merit Awards: Joshua Shoesmith Bennye McFarlane 4-6B Student of the Week: Teagan Kelly Merit Awards: Sami Hossain Ben Herring 5/6K Student of the Week: Jessica Oliver Merit Awards Adele Gifford Alexia Randall 5/6L Student of the Week: Nathan Oliver Merit Awards Abigail Johns Hollie Conway

Week 10 Term 1

Confidence: Lachlan Swancott Resilience: Jayden Austin Persistence: Abigail Johns Organisation: Wallis McKelvie Getting Along: Bonnie Vandeven

Bronze Awards

Bailey Ridley, Ben Ransom, Brock Turnbull, Oscar Buchanan,

Kane Craven, Ben Herring, Connor Greatrex, Nicholas Jolly, Jessica Roberts, Lily Dean, Joey

James, Bailey Ridley, Brock Turnbull, Jemima Brace, Nathan

Herring, Ella Murray, Brohden McIlveen, Joel Bennett, Claire

Camilleri, Nash McGrath, Jamie Freeman, Cooper Griffiths

Silver Reading Awards Abbey Bennett

Book Club A friendly reminder, if you placed an

order and did not receive your book

please contact Mrs Warry. Many thanks

Canteen News There will be NO Canteen

Week 1Term 2. Please pack your child’s lunch &

recess. CANTEEN WILL REOPEN

MONDAY 2ND MAY

Community announcements

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Easter Hat Parade 7 April 2011 at

1.30pm

Mothers’ Day Stall will be held on Thursday 5th May.

Gifts range in price $2 to $5 and can be purchased on the day.

PHOTO COMPETITION FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN

CASH PRIZES

FREE ENTRY

Entries Close 22 April 2011

Entry forms are available from the

school office or follow on

facebook at FOREVER FRAMED

OR

PH: 4973 2815

CELEBRATING 10YRS

Newcastle Knights Mini & Mod Holiday Coaching Clinic

2011 Come along & meet our NRL squad

whilst having fun learning new Rugby League skills in the Stadium. Thursday 21st April 2011

Any children who are interested, forms are available from the school office.

Entries close 5pm Friday 15th April 2011 or when numbers reach 600

Cost $35.00

GIRLS LONG BLACK PANTS

Are now available for $22.00

ANZAC DAY MARCH

Morisset Public School is currently looking for student representatives to march in the

Anzac Parade on Monday 25th April from the Morisset Railway Station to the Morisset

Country Club. When: Monday 25th April Dress: Sports Uniforms Meeting Time: 9.30am for 10am start Meeting Location: Train Station

NEWCASTLE SCHOOL PORTRAITS Specialty Group Photographs will be

available online www.newcastleschoolportraits.com

and follow the online ordering tabs to School Specialty Groups or ring

49 654114 Closed during School Hols