Newsletter Term 2 Week 4 MUSWELLBROOK SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL Wednesday 20 May 2020 MUSWELLBROOK SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL 57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Ph: 02 6543 1896 F: 02 6543 3475 E: [email protected]Creative ideas Exploring Maths Learning through books MESSAGE PRINCIPAL’S On Monday the Premier and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning announced that students will be returning to school on 25 May. This is a return to normal school routines with some exceptions: • Staff and parents to abide by physical distancing guidelines • Enhanced cleaning to continue • No assemblies • Minimising parents entering the school • No volunteers in the school • No excursions • Simplified reports for Semester 1 • Four year olds to attend Warrae Wanni. I request that parents not congregate in or around the school. If parents must enter the school do so briefly and do not wait around on school grounds. As all students are required to attend school, we will no longer be providing learning from home units of work. Students not attending school will be marked as absent, unless they have an underlying medical condition that places them at additional risk. I understand that this is a big change for some parents with only short notice. I might add that schools were not informed of this change until yesterday afternoon, a day after it was released in the news. That being the case, we are well prepared for all students to attend and were ready to offer parents the option to send their children to school every day next week anyway. Glen Kite - Principal
MESSAGEPRINCIPAL’SOn Monday the Premier and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning announced that students will be returning to school on 25 May.
This is a return to normal school routines with some exceptions:• Staff and parents to abide by physical distancing guidelines• Enhanced cleaning to continue• No assemblies• Minimising parents entering the school• No volunteers in the school• No excursions• Simplified reports for Semester 1• Four year olds to attend Warrae Wanni.
I request that parents not congregate in or around the school. If parents must enter the school do so briefly and do not wait around on school grounds.
As all students are required to attend school, we will no longer be providing learning from home units of work. Students not attending school will be marked as absent, unless they have an underlying medical condition that places them at additional risk.
I understand that this is a big change for some parents with only short notice. I might add that schools were not informed of this change until yesterday afternoon, a day after it was released in the news. That being the case, we are well prepared for all students to attend and were ready to offer parents the option to send their children to school every day next week anyway.
Glen Kite - Principal
6RED NEWS6 Red students are determined, flexible and OUTSTANDING! The past month has seen many changes to how we have been learning but the enthusiasm, laughter and smiles of 6 Red have remained. The quality of work that has been produced is amazing. Everyone is looking forward to going back to normal but until then 6 Red will be busy supporting, laughing and learning! ~ Miss Scott
Miss Hipwell is offering art classes in break times. Students are experimenting with charcoal . . .
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONYEAR 6 SHIRTSAttention Year 6 Parents/CaregiversIn the coming weeks, we will be ordering our Year 6 shirts to commemorate your child’s final year at Primary School. These shirts can be worn by students every Tuesday and Thursday.
The total cost of the shirt will be $50 and our student leaders also have the option to add their leadership position, for example ‘Captain’, to the back of the shirt for an extra $6 (making their shirts $56). In addition, student names (first & last) will also be printed on the back. A non-refundable deposit of $30 is due Friday 29 May (Week 5, Term 2).
These payments can be made in cash directly to the office, or preferably via the MSPS POP (parent online payment system) from the school website. If you choose to use the POP system please include your child’s details (including shirt size) and what the payment is for.
The full amount of the shirt needs to be finalised by Friday 12 June, (Week 7, Term 2). If you have any enquiries or concerns, please contact the school. If these payments are not finalised by Friday 12 June and no alternative pay-ment plan has been arranged, your child’s shirt will not be received.
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PJ says . . .“Remember to always be safe, respectful and responsible at home as well as at school”.
Congratulations to the following Infants PBL winners - Bronze Award (25 Pebbles) - Mayra S.
Congratulations to the following Infants merit award winners - Oliver T, Connor B, Mayra S, Nykkie D, Nathan R, Dimitri H, Ayida E-B, Marryann M, Chloe T, Mia W, Edie B, Dominic B, Liana P, Jackson N, Jayden B, Jaxen S, Lacie J, Tristan L, Kyedon B, Elsie F, Poppy L, Juliquia Mc, Rhylen S, Ellie G, Savannah R, Alexander S-J, Emily S, Zack B, Brayden B, Jack C, Hannah D-B, Leana B, Braygen H, Tamara H, Samantha D, Charlee T T, Hope D, Alyiah R, Ameya P, Evoleht H and Tara-Lee D.
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YEAR 6 CANBERRA UPDATEAs you may have read in our previous newsletter editions, we have organised for the Canberra Excursion to take place in Week 9, Term 4 (7 - 11 December). While we understand that there may be concerns regarding COVID-19, the Year 6 excursion to Canberra is a worthwhile experience and we are hoping that things will have settled down by then and we are still able to attend later in the year. We are still taking payments and final payments are now due by Thursday 2 July (Week 10, Term 2). Please note, if the excursion is cancelled due to COVID 19 or other unforeseen circumstances, all families will receive a full refund of the amount paid. However, if parents decide to withdraw their child from the excursion, they will receive all except the $50.00 non-refundable deposit.
UNIFORM SHOPThe unifrom shop’s current opening hours are -Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 12pm.The uniform shop is fully stocked with all your winter clothes needs.
The office has order forms for you to order over the counter at any time. We accept cash, cheque and EFTPOS. Layby system also available.No items can be taken without full payment.
We request any families visiting the uniform shop to please follow current health and safety social distancing guidelines. Thank you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION - CONTINuED
Lunch packs for second break can be purchased in the morning and available to pick up with first break lunch orders for children to store in thier bag. Some items will be varied $3.50
CANTEEN NEWSFrom Monday 25 May, the canteen will be opening each day for 1st break as well as doing 1st break lunch orders. Slushies will be available to purchase from Monday. Unfortunately the canteen will still be closed during 2nd break but if your child needs fruit or extra snacks for 2nd break, they can be ordered with their 1st break lunch order. Full menu available for all 1st break lunch orders.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
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SOuTh SuPERSTAR Recognising the superstars where our peers have an opportunity to share how they feel regarding what our
team has to offer and how they positively affect our colleagues at the school.
Mrs Watts . . .
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Always happy to help!
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The best damned SAM in the school world . . .
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Always there for you
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Super helpful + positive.
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Amazing at what she does.
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Term 2 2020
Wellbeing Challenge Week 4Think about and share with a family
