5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance…Every day...

2015 ,Term 1, Week 1

JANUARY

Wednesday 28th

Kinder Best Start

Testing

Students Yr 1– 6

Return

Thursday 29th

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance…Every day...

2015 ,Term 4, Week 11

DECEMBER

Wednesday 16th Last Day of School

Pool Party and Movie

afternoon

2016 JANUARY

WEDENSDAY 27th

Staff Development

Day

THURSDAY 28th

Yr 1-6 students

return

Kinder Best Start

Testing

FRIDAY 29th

Kinder Students

begin

OUTSTANDING

NOTES

Last Day of School

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance...Every day...

Year 6 Farewell

Concert Fun

A Message from the Relieving Principal Welcome to the final Matong Public School Newsletter of the year. Wow!

What a fabulous Presentation Evening last night. It was a wonderful night of

celebration and recognition. A large number of awards were presented

across the school with one of the highlights including the induction of our

Leadership Team for 2016. Congratulations to our School Captains Chontal

Costello and Albert Booth and our School Prefect Amanda Costello. I’m sure

you will do a fabulous job leading Matong Public School in 2016. Thank you to

our outgoing School Captains Connor Smith and George Hatty. You have both

done exceptional work as leaders in our school and have provided big shoes to fill for our

captains next year. I’m sure you will all agree that both Connor and George were outstanding as

our Masters of Ceremony last night. I was extremely proud of our students who showcased

their talents and entertained the, well attended, audience. Congratulations to our staff,

students and parent helpers for their hard work and dedication in making it such a huge

success.

Last Thursday evening I had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely meal at the Grong Grong Motor

Inn with our Year 5 and 6 students to farewell Ella, Jaedyn, George and Connor. We thank our

host for the evening Sandra Kooper along with her parents, for their hospitality and a very

scrumptious Beef Stroganoff. We were also spoilt with a beautiful cake made by Sandra

Bensch. The evening was enjoyed by all and a Powerpoint presentation reminded us all of their

wonderful years spent at Matong Public School. We wish Ella, Jaedyn, George and Connor every

success for their future schooling.

With this week highlighting student achievement I would also like to congratulate Jaylene

McFarlane for her selection in the Barellan District Representative U11’s Netball Team for

2016. Jaylene will have a busy February, not only does she start training for this team she will

also be travelling to Wollongong to represent Coolamon Athletics Club in shotput. Well done on

both of these sporting achievements, Jaylene.

The past year has indeed been a fantastic year of personal and academic achievements in

learning, sport and creative and performing arts for the students of Matong Public School. We

can all take great pride in all areas of their school life.

I would like to close my report this week by reiterating what I said at Presentation Evening.

You are incredibly blessed to have such a wonderful school in your community, but what makes

it wonderful is ALL of you. It has been a privilege to be part of your school and community.

While only a short stay, your warm welcome and support has been one of the best experiences

of my career and one I will never forget. I am confident that the students of Matong Public

School are in good hands and have very bright futures. I wish each of you good health and

happiness as we move into the Christmas period and into 2016. I thank you for letting me be

part of your very caring and supportive community. Until we meet again!

Keep safe and have a healthy, happy Christmas and 2016!

Tracy Delaney

Relieving Principal

Message from Miss M Congratulations everyone on your fabulous

presentation night and concert. Thanks to all

parents/ carers for the absolutely amazing

costumes. Our students never fail to impress with

their dancing. Well done on the fantastic

choreography, Miss Guymer!

Wishing you all a safe, happy Christmas and

wonderful 2016.

Best wishes Miss M, Daniel and Keira.

A special thankyou to all the families for their efforts and support

this year at Matong Public School.

It has been a pleasure teaching your children and watching them learn

and grow; such friendly, creative and thoughtful students.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2016.

All the best, Lea McGuiness, Arnika Buchanan and Natalie Murphy

◄ November 2015 ~ December 2015 ~ Jan 2016 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

13

14

Presentation Night 7pm

15

Water Fun Wash-up

16

Last Day of School

Pool Party & Movie

17

18

19

HOLIDAYS

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS On Wednesday 16th December 2015, as a positive behaviour reward, students will be

treated to a fun-filled day of activities. Students can wear casual clothes (mufti) to school.

The day will begin with a visit to Ganmain Pool from approximately 9.30 am until 12.30 pm

(travel inclusive) Transport will be by bus. Students will have their lunch (brought from

home) at the pool before returning to school. Following this we will have a movie afternoon.

Students will be receiving a Christmas gift from staff of an ice block and a packet of chips.

◄ December 2016 January 2016 February 2016 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

24

WEEK 1

25

26

27

Staff Return

28

Yr 1-6 return

29

Kinder start Swiiming for

sport 8 yrs and over

30

◄ January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

31 WEEK 2

1

2

3 Optional Kinder

Day

4

5

Small Schools Swimming Carnival

6

NETBALL AND ATHLETICS SUCCESS

Congratulations to Jaylene for being selected in the

Barellan District Representative U11’s Netball Team for

2016. Jaylene is also representing the Coolamon

Athletics Club in shotput.

COOLAMON LIBRARY The Summer School Holiday program has lots of fun activities for the children to enjoy over the long break.

Some activities include – “Make your own Gingerbread Christmas Tree”, “Sandtastic Sand Craft”, “Xmas

Origami” and “Jewellery Making.” The program is available on the Coolamon Shire Council website and at the

Coolamon Library. Also it is available from your local school offices.

Our “Food for Fines” campaign will finish Christmas Eve, so take up this opportunity to clear all outstanding

fines. All collected food will be donated to St Vincent de Paul in Coolamon. They will then distribute the food

to our local families within our shire.

The library is taking names to join a book club. A book club is for anyone who loves to read a varied selection

of books and meet with others to chat about them. The library provides ten copies of one title plus

background notes and discussion questions. For further details please phone the library - 69272492.

Join the Library today – it’s FREE!!

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