Term 4 Week 1 2013

Dates to Remember

TERM 4 OCTOBER

Week 2

FRI 18 ASSEMBLY - KB at 1pm Thurs 17 5/6K, 1/2J, 1K Healthy Harold

Fri 18 4/5KL Healthy Harold

Fri 18 Stage 2 Swimming Program

10am-11am. Runs until Week 10

Fri 18 P & C Meeting 9.15am

Multipurpose Room

Sunday 20 P & C Shopping Bus Trip

Week 3

Wed 23 Yr6 to Morisset High for RAP day

Thurs 24 Kindy 2014 Bright Beginnings

Week 4

Wed 30 Junior Cricket Gala Day Yrs 3 & 4

Boys and Girls

Thurs 31 Taronga Zoo Excursion for

Classes 1K, 1/2J, 2B

NOVEMBER

Week 5

Tues 5 Concert Tickets go on Sale

Fri 8 Fun Day (Yr 6 Fundraiser)

Sunday 10 P & C Family Portraits

Week 6

Mon-Wed 11-13 Yr 6 Canberra Excursion

Thurs 14 Kindy 2014 Bright Beginnings

Week 10

Wed 11 Stage 2 Picnic Day

P & C NEWS

Upcoming Events:

*Next P&C Meeting – Friday 18th October, 9.15am in

the Multi-purpose Room. Hope to see you all there.

*Shopping Bus trip is this Sunday, If you have

decided you can come, I’m sure we can work something

out. The more the merrier. Call me A.S.A.P.

*Family Portraits – Sunday 10th November.

Booking forms were sent out last week. Please send

your forms in as soon as you can so times can be

finalised well before the date. Spare forms will be

available in the office.

*Fundraiser Calenders - order forms are being sent

out this week. Fantastic Christmas presents. Art

work will be done in class.

*Christmas Raffle – Will be drawn at assembly on

Friday 6th December. Tickets will be sent out two

weeks before. Donations for the raffle can be sent in

from now, Toys, Christmas decorations, supplies to

make up/put in hampers, baskets, wrapping supplies,

gift cards/vouchers etc. If you or someone you know

have ideas for bigger prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes,

please let me know.

Have a great week,

Rebecca Harridge

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Dear family and friends of Morisset Primary School

We welcome back Mrs Duncan from her leave this Friday.

Bright Beginnings (Our New Kindy Orientation Program for 2014 students).

Our first kindy orientation session this term will take place next Thursday 24th

October. Parents will take part in a P&C morning tea and discuss the P&C and

uniforms etc. Parents will also be informed about general things about our school.

It’s not too late to enrol. Please let family/friends know.

Parliament News

Two parliament led activities have gone through parliament this week:

-Year 6 Fun Day (Friday Nov 8) to raise money for the Yr 6 farewell and gifts.

-Dress as your ‘Favourite Sports Star Day’, (Friday Nov 15) will be a gold coin

donation for our school.

Life Education

Healthy Harold has arrived and our students are participating in some very

important learning programs. Thank you for allowing your children to participate in

this annual event.

Stage 2 Swimming

Our Stage 2 swimmers start this Friday. We can’t wait to see our students using

their keys to success throughout this program.

Year 6 RAP day at MHS and Video Conference Lessons

This Thursday, teachers from the TAS faculty from MHS will deliver a videocon-

ference lesson to year 5/6 students from our LMG schools. This will be the first

of 4 or 5 introductory lessons where students can meet their future teachers and

talk about what each faculty/subject addresses in high school. The Resilient

Adolescent Program (RAP) Day for current year 6 students will take place on

Wednesday 23rd October. This is always a popular day with our year 6 students.

Musical Tickets— ’Pirates of the Curry Bean’ by Craig Hawes—Tues Nov 5

The Musical committee, P&C and School Exec Team have initiated a new offer this

year. It was decided that parents of Year 6 students should be given the first

opportunity to purchase tickets to see their children star in their last primary

school musical. This, of course, will be offered each year. Therefore, a pre-sale

for tickets will occur on Monday 4th Nov for Year 6 parents only. General ticket

sales will occur on Tuesday 5th Nov.

Quote of the week:

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

–Stephen Covey

Mark Kyrwood

Relieving Principal

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Term 4 Week 1

KB Student of the Week:

Breanna Swain

Merit Award

Noah Charles

Sarah-Lee Osborne

KG Student of the Week:

Nina Dean

Merit Award

Ashton Wenning

Jhett Hill

1K Student of the Week:

Joshua Ridley

Merit Award

Latisha Bamborough

Callum Churchill

1/2J Student of the Week:

Amelia Barnett

Merit Award

Ashlyn Hunt

Anya McAndrew

2B Student of the Week:

Darcy Deaves

Merit Award

Kira Dicandilo

Jayden Butler

2/3N Student of the Week:

Natasha Homer

Merit Award

Rebecca McBride

Connor Greatrex

3/4W Student of the Week:

Kye Brinkworth

Merit Award

Jayden Austin

Jarrett Whitmore

4/5L Student of the Week:

Blake Prior

Merit Award

Lincoln Edwards

Aidan McManus

5/6G Student of the Week:

Isabelle Aylward

Merit Award

Tom Edwards

Bennye McFarlane

5/6K Student of the Week:

Brad Wrench

Merit Award

Cooper Griffiths

Merkesha Whitmore

BOOK CLUB NEWS Don’t forget Book Club orders are due back to school on Wednesday 23rd October. As this will be the last book club for the year it would make a good time to shop for Christmas. Thank you

Confidence: Joshua Breeden

Persistence: Chloe Wood

Organisation: Alanna Collin

Getting Along: Ashton

Wenning

ATTENTION PARENTS OF YEAR 5 STUDENTS

Selective High School Applications 2015

Please note that if you wish to apply for a Selective High School in

2015 an “Intention to Apply—Year 7 entry into selective high

schools in 2015” form should be filled out as soon as possible.

These forms are available from the school office.

After these are received by the school, it will be necessary to apply,

either: on-line at -www.schools.nsw.edu.au/shsplcement

OR,

if the internet is not available, fill out a form supplied by the school,

which will be available from 22nd October 2013. Both forms of

application will need to be completed by 18th November 2013. In

the case of the paper application, it will need to be returned to

school by 18th November 2013.

We would like to congratulate Tom Edwards for gaining a position at Hunter Sports High School and also to Elly

Okeno who has been successful in securing a position at Hunter School of the Performing Arts for 2014.

We wish them all the best at their new schools next year.

Silver

Reading Awards

Ben Ransom,

Phoenix Hovenden

Double Bronze Reading

Awards

Matteus Wenning

Double Silver Reading

Awards

Hayley Ostergaard

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Teachers Corner

You may have heard your child talking about their ClassDojo.

So what’s it all about?

ClassDojo is a new reward system which has been introduced by many classes

at MPS. It is a classroom tool that helps teachers manage behaviour in

their classrooms. It also captures and generates data on behaviour that

teachers can share with parents and caregivers.

ClassDojo is an interactive reward system whereby teachers can give

students dojo points via the interactive whiteboard, an i-pad or even a

smartphone. Each child has an avatar and points are awarded by clicking on

the student and choosing the behaviour displayed. Points may be rewarded

for all types of positive behaviours including bringing in homework, being

a team player or even mastering a new skill. Points may also be taken away

for negative behaviours.

ClassDojo is a valuable tool as this behaviour data may be accessed by

parents at home. To do this, your child needs their student code and parent

code from their classroom teacher. You simply log onto ClassDojo.com/parent

and enter your code. Once you have registered, you will be able to view

your child’s current points and behaviours, and your child will be able to

change the appearance of their avatar.

Holli Nichols

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P & C FUNDRAISER

2014 Fundraising Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and iPhone Covers: Your child's own artwork!

'Kids Art Works' is our fundraising partner to turn your child's treasured artwork into gorgeous

Calendars, Cards, Diaries, Mouse Mats and iPhone covers. By using artwork completed in class or your favourite pho-

tos from home, these products make perfect Christmas gifts for family & friends.

Look out for your order form coming home this week.

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MORISSET HIGH SCHOOL

YEAR 6 - 7 TRANSITION ACTIVITIES 2013

RAP DAY (23/10/13) A whole day at MHS to support Year 6 students planning to attend MHS in preparing to make new friends, face new challenges and learn new routines. Students will participate in a day of activities that support the development of: Resilience, Relationships, Organisation and Respect.

GATS CHALLENGE (13/11/13) Transition Academic Challenge Day to challenge the minds of MHS’s current Yr 7 Enrichment class and our new Enrichment class cohort for 2013 (currently Year 6). The day will consist of challenges in areas such as Maths, Science, English & HSIE/Technology. The students will be organised into teams and marks awarded for each challenge. Although it is not important, there will be a champion team for the day announced.

ORIENTATION DAY (WEDNESDAY 4/12/13) Year 6 students spend a day at MHS getting a taste of High School life including peer support activities, orientation around the school, introducing key staff, sport and sport’s houses and enjoy a series of taster lessons following a High School style timetable. The opportunity is given to answer student’s questions, explain what to do and where to go on the first day (and how to get home).

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COMMUNITY NEWS AIR FORCE CADETS - Are now enrolling for 2014. If you are aged 13-18 and interested in learning to fly, participating in adventure training and field craft activities, meeting new people and making life long friends, developing your leadership and communication skills then come along to one of the information nights to learn more. There are two squadrons - 321 (City of Newcastle) and 316 (City of Lake Macquarie) both are located at Bullecourt Barracks, Military Rd, Adamstown. The Australian Air Force Cadets is a federally funded youth development organization. 321 Squadron parades on Wednesday evenings during the school term from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. 316 Squadron parades on Friday evenings during the school term from 6pm to 10pm. Visit the websites at - http://321sqn.aafc.org.au// OR http://316sqn.aafc.org.au//. Alternatively contact Paul Dunsford Warrant Officer (AAFC) on Ph 0418 453 888. A YouTube link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RDcolLeig MACQUARIE SHORES SWIM CLUB TRIVIA NIGHT - 26th October Toronto High School Hall at 7pm $10pp BYO nibbles but no drinks as they will be sold on the night. Don’t miss this fun night lots of prizes to be won. RSVP: thewalkers1970@gmail.com or kirstinstreet@bigpond.com NEWCASTLE JUNIOR CRICKET ASSOCIATION - Mates T20 competition in Newcastle. Doesn’t matter if you haven’t played before. Played Wednesday evenings from 5pm at Jesmond and Wallsend. Game time: approx 2 hours. No uniform or gear required, equipment available at the venues. Ages 10-17. 8 players per team on the field, but you can have more players in your team. Team and individual regos welcome. ONLY ONE COMP THIS YEAR. Register early to avoid disappointment. Season starts Wed 23rd October until mid December. More info or to register and pay visit www.newcric.org.au GIRLS TWILIGHT CRICKET COMPETITION - Come and play in Newcastle’s only “No Boys Allowed” T20 cricket competition. Haven’t played before? Doesn’t matter! We have qualified accredited coaches to help you learn new skills. Make friends and have heaps of fun! T20 format - fast and exciting, everyone gets to bat, bowl and field. Played Friday evenings from 5pm-7pm Ages 8-14. Team or individual registrations welcome. Starts 18th October, concludes Friday 13th December. Venue either Hamilton North/Broadmeadow or Jesmond. Cost: $60pp includes a team playing shirt. Online regos and payments are open now at www.newcric.org.au further info contact Sharyn Beck on 0400 724 491 or email administrator@newcric.org.au BOOTCAMP - Bootcamp Thursdays 6am-7am at Cooranbong. All levels of fitness welcome. For more info phone: Jyotish on 0401 744 715 MACQUARIE SHORES SWIMMING CLUB INC - 2013/14 registrations. Summer season beings 18th October. Come and enjoy friendly competition for all ages and levels on each Friday night during school term at 6.15pm. First 2 weeks free for new swimmers. Cost 12 months rego is $140 per swimmer, we swim year round! More info Ph: Kirsten 0437 140 775 or email kirstinstreet@bigpond.com SUSTAINABLE LIVING WORKSHOPS - free WORKSHOPS RUN BY Port Stephens Council. Find out how simple changes in your home can make a significant difference to our environment. Be Waterwise: Sat 26 Oct 2pm-3.30pm Medowie; Create Frog Habitat: Sun 3 Nov 9.30am-12.30pm

MACQUARIE SHORES SWIM CLUB

TRIVIA NIGHT

Saturday 26th October from 7pm

Toronto High School Hall

$10 per person

Come along and test your knowledge, and have fun with

the physical challenges

Lots of prizes to be won! Hope to see you there!

RSVP to Fiona – thewalkers1970@gmail.com

or to Kirstin – kirstinstreet@bigpond