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Metford Public School 13 Melaleuca Drive, Metford 2323 Ph: 4933 2655

www.Metford-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Dear Parents and Carers,

We look forward to Harmony Day next week. Harmony Day is a good reminder for us all to include

and respect each other, and to ensure a feeling of belonging across the community. As adults, we

teach our children. I am also looking forward to the Book Fair and I thank Mrs Spohr for all her hard

work with the organisation of Book Fair and Harmony Day. Another event I’m looking forward to next

week is attending the ‘Name the Crane’ competition winner ceremony, which will be held at the site

of the new Maitland Hospital. Congratulations to all the finalists who will be attending.

Principals Lunch

Week 7 was for showing ‘responsibility by following teachers instructions and

school rules.’ Congratulations Luna, Scarlet, Benjamin, Indianna, Jackson, Kayden,

Harmoni, Braydon, Eva, Noah, Kiarra & Millie.

Commitment, Respect and

Responsibility

With Honour and Pride

Term 1 2020

Wednesday 11th March

P&C AGM 6pm Library

Monday 16th March

Book Fair

Tuesday 17th March

Book Fair

Wednesday 18th March

Book Fair

Thursday 19th March

Book club due

Harmony Day

Book Fair

Thursday 9th April

Easter Hat Parade

Last Day of Term 1

11th March 2020

Thought of week

You are never too old to set

another goal or to dream a

new dream.

Les Brown

Library News

Library borrowing times Week 8

Next week we are having our Harmony day celebrations and our Book Fair Let your imagination grow! When: 19th March Where: Our school library *Next week all classes will be given the opportunity to come and have a look around the Book Fair and make a wish list during their library lesson.

*On the day of the book fair all classes will be given the opportunity to come and visit the book fair and purchase quality books and school supplies. *The book fair will also be open for parents and caregivers to visit with their children dur-ing our picnic lunch and open classrooms that we will be having on that day as part of our Harmony Day Celebrations. If you are able to help at the Book fair on the day please leave your name at the office. We hope you can come to our Harmony day celebrations and Book fair!

Library Lesson KB,KP,1/2B,2K,3/4N,4D,4/5/6N,6P,K6L,K6P,K6H

Recess Time KW,1W,2B,3T,5W

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Coronavirus (COVID -19)

How you can support your child

It is perfectly normal for children to have questions about events that are covered in the media, such as the

information currently being distributed about COVID-19. Children look to the significant adults in their lives for

guidance on how to manage their reactions and you can help your child by remaining calm and reassuring them. There is a

common misunderstanding that talking with your child about a topic such as COVID-19 may increase their anxiety. This is not

the case. It is important to listen to your child and answer their questions as honestly as possible and correct any misunder-

standings. This will help them feel

informed and understand what is happening. Keeping up to date with the facts from reliable sources will help keep

conversations calm, considered, and constructive. Provide information in words that are appropriate to the age of your child.

Children can be distressed by hearing repeated stories so monitor how much your child is being exposed to

television and social media and encourage them to talk to you about what they are seeing and hearing.

Some practical advice

Some practical advice for your child includes reminding them to cover their nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze

(coughing into their elbow is a useful strategy), keep their hands clean by washing them regularly with soap and water, and

avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth

before washing their hands. These are easy habits for children to adopt, and should help them feel as though they're able to

exert some control over their circumstances. If your child must stay at home, it is important for your child to maintain a healthy

lifestyle including proper diet, sleep, and social contact at home and by email and phone with family and friends

Communication is important

• read any information sent home by the school.

• contact the school if your child becomes unwell.

Where to get help

Contact the school if you are concerned about your child’s wellbeing to discuss the most appropriate support. Support is also

available through a number of agencies and

community organisations. Parents and carers can:

• call the National Coronavirus Health Information line (1800 020 080)

• review the NSW Health COVID-19 website for the latest information and advice

• obtain help and information from the local General

Practitioner or Community Health Centre

If you would like additional support, the following services are available

• The school counselling service

• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – kidshelpline.com.au

• Headspace – 1800 650 890 – eheadspace.org.au

• Parent Helpline – 1300 1300 52

• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636

• Lifeline – 13 11 14

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EOI - Canteen Supervisor – Metford Public School

Expressions of interest are invited from interested parties for an opportunity in the position of temporary

Canteen Supervisor from 27th April 2020 to 25th September 2020 (with the possibility of an extension).

The position will be located at:

Metford Public School, 13 Melaleuca Drive, Metford, NSW, 2323

The position manages the day-to-day operations of a school canteen, including the supervision and

rostering of voluntary workers. An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 A4

pages in length should be submitted to Ley Wighton, Relieving Principal, by email at

lesley.wighton@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm on Friday 27th March 2020.

Statement of duties:

-Liaise with the relevant stakeholders regarding menus and any proposed amendments to processes

-Consolidate and submit daily takings for review and processing in accordance with school procedures

and provide information/records to assist the Principal/canteen committee to prepare financial

statements and to assess canteen performance

-Manage cleaning routines to ensure that food storage and preparation areas are clean, hygienic and

compliant with food handling legislation/standards; ensure that food preparation equipment is cleaned

and maintained in accordance with safe work standards and safe food handling standards

-Receive and check all ordered supplies and invoices/delivery dockets, ensuring that school procedures

are followed

-Assist the principal or delegate with periodic stock take tasks relating to food, supplies and equipment on

hand

-Undertake daily tasks with volunteer workers, and ensure that timeframes and basic work processes are

clearly communicated; provide on-the-job training as required

Selection criteria:

-Relevant experience that demonstrates your competence in the statement of duties above.

Knowledge of the Healthy School Canteen policy.

-Essential requirements

-Valid Working with Children’s Check clearance

One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor for non-school-based

staff or appropriate referee. Expressions of interest must not exceed 2 A4 pages and require the

signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor if applicable.

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Kicking ATSI Goals Foyer Display

5W have been exploring the impact of the bushfires on the

community and Australia as a nation.

4D they have mixed paint together to

create other colours, they used the

changes of colour to represent the

different times of the day.

P&C Easter Raffle Tickets

Easter raffle tickets will go home next

week for families to purchase, keep a

look out in your Childs bag.

Term 1 2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Every Week Drum Corp

9am Yrs 3-6

9.30am Yrs 1-2

Assembly in Hall

2pm

Student Banking

Canteen Open

Sports Day

Canteen Open

Week 8

16th-20th Mar

Canteen Open

Book fair

Book Fair

Canteen Open

Book club due

Book Fair

Harmony Day

Canteen Open

Week 9

23rd-27th Mar

Canteen Open Canteen Open Canteen Open

Week 10

30th– 3rd April

Canteen Open Canteen Open Canteen Open

Week 11

6th –10th April

Canteen Open Canteen Open

Easter Hat Parade

Last Day Of Term

Good Friday