TERM 1WEEK 9
23rd March ,2010
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
T U E S D AY, 2 3 r d M a r c h
R i v e r i n a A F L Tr i a l s @ C o o l a m o n
W E D N E S D AY 2 4 t h
M a r c h
E a s t e r S c r i p t u r e S e r v i c e 1 0 a m
S c h o o l B a n k i n g
T H U R S D AY 2 5 t h M a r c h
R e t u r n R o t a r y R a ffl e t i c k e t s
T U E S D AY 3 0 t h M a r c h
S m a l l S c h o o l s ’ A t h l e t i c s C a r n i v a l @ G a n m a i n
Matong Street
Matong NSW 2652P h o n e : 0 2 6 9 2 7 7 8 2 4 Fa x : 0 2 6 9 2 7 7 8 7 7
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Community Member
Principal’s News
What a busy week we all had last week! Tuesday was the annual welcome barbecue hosted by the P. and C. and it was terrific to see the large number of families who made the effort to join us on that evening.
Wednesday was our National Ride2School Day and it was fantastic to see nearly all students and staff, several parents and siblings and even a couple of grandparents join in the spirit of the day. During the day students were exposed to a range of bike and road safety activities including a bike maintenance session, an explanation of road rules, discussions and demonstrations of what to wear when cycling and the opportunity to ride around our own bicycle course, putting our knowledge of safe riding and pedestrian rules into practice. Congratulations to all those who participated and many thanks to Steve Ross, Coolamon Shire Council’s Road Safety Officer, for joining us for the morning session and providing valuable input.
On Thursday the whole school travelled to Ganmain for a presentation on early white Australian history by bush poet and entertainer, Geoffrey Graham, who was in the area for this year’s John O’Brien Festival. Geoffrey – and his student assistants - kept everyone entertained throughout his performance of storytelling, singing, reciting poetry, dressing-up and whipcracking. Following the performance there was an Aussie trivia quiz, some bushdancing and then an Australian movie to finish off the day before returning to school. That afternoon I had the pleasure of accompanying our John O’Brien Festival Writing Competition winners - Chontal Costello who gained first place in the Infants Poetry section, Connor Smith who was awarded second prize in the same section and Max Hatty who was awarded second place in the Lower Primary Poetry section - to the Narrandera Library where they were presented with their certificates and prizes by Noel Stallard (Fr Patrick Hartigan / John O’Brien). Again, congratulations to all students who entered the competition and many thanks to those parents who travelled to Narrandera for the award ceremony.
Thursday night’s P. and C. meeting was quite well attended and a lot was discussed with regards to organising activities throughout the year.
Today we have Isaac Matthews, Fraser Menzies and Keiran Steward playing as part of the Coolamon-Ardlethan P.S.S.A. A.F.L. team at the Eastern Riverina Gala Day. A team will be selected at the end of the day to play against Western Riverina at Jerilderie. We wish these boys the best of luck today.
Don’t forget our Easter scripture service that is to be held at the Matong Uniting Church Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, 24th March, commencing at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and a light morning tea will follow.
The school’s new website is now live and open for the world to access. By typing www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au you can see what is available so far. Over the coming weeks more pages will be added for your interest.
Enjoy the week.
Regards,
Ian Lucas
PEER SUPPORT NEWS
This week we learned how to talk nicely and calmly to people. Remember that next week is our Peer Support party. Could you please send a plate of food with your child or children.
Thank you
Jared and Jordan
WEEK SEVEN
Stage One Awards
Jaedyn Kreis – fabulous reading progress Sam Costello – being an awesome helper
Stage 2/3 Awards
Isaac Matthews – creative poetry writing Emily Walsh – great writing ideas
RFF and Library Awards
Murray Evans – contributing well in COGS Kasey Rowland – working well in reading groups
Special Awards
Georgia Booth, Murray Evans, Andrea Hatty, Daneka Hatty
WEEK EIGHT
Stage One Awards
Connor Smith – exciting news presentations Kirby Matthews – trying hard in bridging to 10
Stage 2/3 Awards
Jared Evans – assisting staff and students Keiran Steward – independent work in maths
RFF and Library Awards
Kyla Hamlyn – improved application in maths Amelia Altoft – great story introduction Abby Lenord – always displaying a good attitude
Special Awards
Isaac Matthews
Amanda Costello
determined effort in all areas
Abby Lenord
a mature approach
to all tasks
Sports Grant and Athletics Carnival
Last week we were advised that, in conjunction with Narrandera Public School and Narrandera High School, we were successful in obtaining a grant to promote sport in our school and community. Part of the grant entails training of staff which is to take place on the last two days of this term. Because of this training, our small schools’ athletics carnival has been brought forward by one day and is now to be held at Ganmain P.S. next Tuesday, 30th March. All students from kindergarten to year six will be involved in this carnival. Students are asked to be at the ground by 9.30am ready for a 10 am start. This means we will leave school at 9.15am. If your child is not using the school bus on this day, please let Tracie or Val know. It is hoped the carnival will finish by around 2 p.m. Students will need to wear their sports uniform and bring along their recess and a water bottle. Lunch will be available from the Ganmain P. and C. or students may bring their own from home. A canteen price list is attached. There is no need to order, items can be purchased on the day. Transport to and from the day will be by private transport. Students living in Ganmain may make their own way to and from the carnival if parents so wish. Please complete and return the permission note at the end of today’s newsletter by this Friday
Raffle
Raffle tickets and money for the monster raffle that is being run by Coolamon Rotary Club are now coming in thick and fast which is great to see. All proceeds from the raffle and community day are being channelled back into local schools and there are some great prizes on offer. Remember, the more tickets we sell, the greater our financial return from this fundraising initiative. Don’t forget that all tickets must be returned, whether sold or not, no later than this Friday, 26th March. PLEASE SAVE US THE TIME AND EFFORT OF HAVING TO CHASE UP OUTSTANDING BOOKS AND MONEY AT THIS VERY BUSY TIME OF THE SCHOOL YEAR BY ENSURING YOURS ARE RETURNED ON TIME. Many thanks for your support with this fundraising venture.
Mobile Library
Mobile library day is tomorrow. Students are reminded that borrowed resources should be returned to the box in the hallway before the end of recess.
Interim Reports
Term 1 reports are to be sent home by the end of this week. These are designed as a guide to how students are performing during the early stages of the year. If anyone would like to discuss their child’s progress or any aspect of this report, please contact their class teacher for an appointment.
UNSW International Subject Competitions
Students in Years 3-6 who are interested in taking part in this year’s competitions should complete the form that was sent home with last week’s newsletter and return it, accompanied by entry fees, to school by Friday, 26th March.
Answer to last week’s Trivia Question
The four seas around the world named after colours are the Red Sea, the Black Sea, the White Sea and the Yellow Sea.
This week’s trivia question
What is “underground mutton”?
Book Covering Many thanks to Lydia Matthews for covering library books over recent weeks. If anyone else has any spare time and would like to assist in this area, books and plastic can be picked up from the school. If you are not sure how to perform this task, our friendly office staff would be more than happy to give free tuition on either an individual or group basis!
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9 MAR
22 23
EASTERN RIVERINA PSSA AFL TRIALS @ COOLAMON
24
EASTER SCRIPTURE SERVICE SCHOOL BANKING
25
ROTARY COMMUNITY RAFFLE TICKETS TO BE RETURNED
26
10MAR
APR
29 30
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL
31
MOBILE LIBRARY SCHOOL BANKING
1 2
GOOD FRIDAY
HELP WANTED- BOOK COVERING
There are quite a few books at school that need to be covered before they can be used. If you could help out
Faith Family
Sacrifice - giving up something valuable for the sake of something more worthy.
Attached to today's newsletter is the latest edition of Faith Family. Included are some insightful articles focusing on ANZAC Day, Easter and the meaning of the word "Sacrifice". Cultural Competency and identity is alsoexplored in these contexts.
There is also an article on sharing a bible story with your child. Easter is an important event in the Christian calendar and one that children enjoy hearing. If you would like to borrow a children's bible, Easter story bookor discuss any of the issues raised in Faith Family please contact our School Chaplain Neena Evans.
School Holiday Fun Alice in Wonderland
HELP WANTED- BOOK COVERING
There are quite a few books at school that need to be covered before they can be used. If you could help out
SOUTHERN SPORTS ACADEMY
The Academy will be holding its annual netball and hockey camps in the April school holidays. We are unable to hold our basketball camp in April but are hoping to hold it in the July school holidays. The camps run for 2 days at a cost of $90.00. All information can be found on the forms available at the school office. The forms can also be downloaded from our website www.ssa-nsw.org.au. The Netball Camp dates are: 8 – 11 year olds on the 13th and 14th April 12 – 15 year olds on the 15th and 16th April The Hockey camp dates are: 9-15 year olds on the 15th and 16th April.
MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL SCRIPTURE
P & C News
______________________________________________P AND C NEWS
P & C have been asked to assist/ provide the catering for The M & D Society Re-Union on the Saturday 12th of the June long weekend at the Grong Grong Hall.
The menu will be soup and casseroles. These could be made prior and frozen if you are planning to go away.
Please fill out the form below and return to school this week, as we need to let the M & D Society know what we can and can’t do.
Catering for the M & D Society Re-Union 12th June 2010
Yes I can assist with making a casserole
Yes I can assist making a soup
Yes I can help on the night with heating of food and clearing away.
Sorry, I am unable to help this time.
Name_____________________________________
School Holiday Fun Alice in Wonderland
Parents, Grandparents & Community Members
are invited to attend our special Easter Service
to be held at
10.00 am on
Wednesday 24th March at
Matong Uniting Church Hall
