Noticeboard Term 3 Week 10 Tuesday 20th September, 2016 The Weekly Newsletter from Merewether Heights Public School Phone: 02 4963 3192 Fax: 02 4963 3714 Web: www.merewethht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]School Security Unit – 1300 880 021 CONGRATULATIONS Congratulaons to Mrs Dunn and Mrs Martyn for the fantasc VATH concert that they organised for last Sunday. As one parent commented, “It was a wonderful event and thoroughly enjoyable. I feel very lucky that my daughter is being exposed to music and performance in such a passionate way.” We are very fortunate to have such skilled and dedicated staff who always give so much! SCHOOL HOLIDAYS With the school holidays almost upon us it is me to plan some family acvies. It doesn’t have to be anything ‘amazing’ but an opportunity to have some quality me together. Here are a few suggesons: a bike ride along Fernleigh Track; a walk along the beach followed by fish and chips (and maybe a swim for the ‘brave’); fishing at the lake or on the break wall; drive to Mount Sugarloaf and walk to the top – and maybe have a picnic while you are there; kick a ball in the park; ride the toboggan at Nelson Bay; and the list can go on! Next term why not share some of your ideas and pictures with me that I can put into the Noceboard. And remember, leave the mobile phone at home. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Important Anaphylaxis Noce We have students who are at risk of severe allergic reacon to some food items. This condion is potenally life threatening. Please do not send nut -based products to school with your child’s recess or lunch. Products include peanut buer, Nutella, sesame seed, loose nuts, muesli, nut or chocolate bars. TERM 4 Students return on Monday 10th October for the commencement of Term 4. There is no Pupil Free Day in Term 4. ACTIVE SWIM SCHOOL Students who are parcipang in the Acve Swim Program are reminded that it commences the first week back, Friday 14th October. GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP The students intending to go to the Great Aussie Bush Camp need to pay their deposits by Friday 16th September. Please remember that if you are experiencing financial stress in making any of these payments then please come and see me. We will be able to organise something. Enjoy your week. Steve Egginton Principal Congratulaons to our very clever Regional Spelling Bee finalists that represented our school at Hamilton Public School last Wednesday. The standard was very high and all of our students achieved fantasc results. In the Junior Session, Scarle K made it through to Round 4 and got out on the word ‘couscous’. Billie T got through to Round 5 and spelt ‘liaison’ incorrectly. In the senior session, Ava K got through to Round 4 and got out on ‘innocuous’ and Georgia K got through to Round 5 and spelt ‘cappuccino’ incorrectly. I was so proud of our four clever spelling representaves. Libby McClymont SPELLING BEE NEWS
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Term 3 Week 10 Tuesday 20th September, 2016
The Weekly Newsletter from Merewether Heights Public School Phone: 02 4963 3192 Fax: 02 4963 3714
Web: www.merewethht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected] School Security Unit – 1300 880 021
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Mrs Dunn and Mrs Martyn for the fantastic VATH concert that they organised for last Sunday. As one parent commented, “It was a wonderful event and thoroughly enjoyable. I feel very lucky that my daughter is being exposed to music and performance in such a passionate way.” We are very fortunate to have such skilled and dedicated staff who always give so much! SCHOOL HOLIDAYS With the school holidays almost upon us it is time to plan some family activities. It doesn’t have to be anything ‘amazing’ but an opportunity to have some quality time together. Here are a few suggestions: a bike ride along Fernleigh Track; a walk along the beach followed by fish and chips (and maybe a swim for the ‘brave’); fishing at the lake or on the break wall; drive to Mount Sugarloaf and walk to the top – and maybe have a picnic while you are there; kick a ball in the park; ride the toboggan at Nelson Bay; and the list can go on! Next term why not share some of your ideas and pictures with me that I can put into the Noticeboard. And remember, leave the mobile phone at home.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Important Anaphylaxis Notice We have students who are at risk of severe allergic reaction to some food items. This condition is potentially life threatening. Please do not send nut-based products to school with your child’s recess or lunch. Products include peanut butter, Nutella, sesame seed, loose nuts, muesli, nut or chocolate bars.
TERM 4 Students return on Monday 10th October for the commencement of Term 4. There is no Pupil Free Day in Term 4. ACTIVE SWIM SCHOOL Students who are participating in the Active Swim Program are reminded that it commences the first week back, Friday 14th October. GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP The students intending to go to the Great Aussie Bush Camp need to pay their deposits by Friday 16th September. Please remember that if you are experiencing financial stress in making any of these payments then please come and see me. We will be able to organise something. Enjoy your week. Steve Egginton Principal
Congratulations to our very clever Regional Spelling Bee
finalists that represented our school at Hamilton Public
School last Wednesday. The standard was very high and
all of our students achieved fantastic results. In the
Junior Session, Scarlett K made it through to Round 4
and got out on the word ‘couscous’. Billie T got through
to Round 5 and spelt ‘liaison’ incorrectly. In the senior
session, Ava K got through to Round 4 and got out on
‘innocuous’ and Georgia K got through to Round 5 and
spelt ‘cappuccino’ incorrectly. I was so proud of our four
GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP DEPOSITS Please note: Deposits for The Great Aussie Bush Camp were due FRIDAY, 19 August (Week 5 Term 3). After deposits are paid we will be able to confirm numbers and work out a final cost for these excursions. We are asking parents of Years 3 and 4 to please pay their deposits as soon as possible. If your child will not be attending the excursion, would you please advise the school office as soon as possible. Should payment cause concern or financial difficulty, please contact Steve Egginton, Principal, to make alternative arrangements. An online payment system is now available for parents. Payments to the school office can now be made by cash, cheque, Eftpos using Visa/Mastercard and POP (Parent
Online Payment). Please note: Payments for clothing pool, canteen, band etc. CAN NOT be made using Online Payment. Please contact the school office if you are unsure what payments can be made online. Have you received – Voluntary School Contribution note (K-6) from Term 1. Textbooks note from Term 1. Note to Years 3 & 4 requesting a Great Aussie Bush Camp deposit—OVERDUE Active Swim Program Yr 3—Yr 6 Balance $28 and permission note. Yr 2 Swimming Scheme Permission Note. LOST PROPERTY Our lost property cupboard is again overflowing with school and non-school items, including hats, jackets and lots of plastic containers and drink bottles. These items do not have names on them. If you child is missing any items, please check the lost property cupboard in the western foyer of the staffroom, where the home readers are kept. All items in lost property will be disposed of at the end of this term. We ask parents to please label all items so when things go missing we can return them as soon as possible. KINDERGARTEN 2017 ENROLMENT FORMS If you have a child to starting Kindy next year and have not received an enrolment form, would you please contact the school office as soon as possible to have your details included on our 2017 database and to ensure that you receive your invitation to the Kindergarten transition program to be held in Term 4.
Stage 1 Harley K, Oscar L, Hugo D, Ava S, Lara I, Deegan H,
Maeva O, Riley H, Sienna W, Ryan W, Keira M, Oliver
C,
Stage 2 Stephanie L, Eli , Lexis C, Alice R, Lilah P, Maddie B.
Linus D, Millie M, Will H. Stage 3
James M, Stella-Rose N, Alexander M, Charlie T,
Christian M, Billie T, Ash O, Riley H, Eleanor M, Preston
D, Jacob B.
OFFICE NEWS
Our Term 3 Disco will be held on this Thursday, 22nd September. Our infants disco, K-Yr2 is on from 5.30– 6.45pm. The primary disco, Yr 3-6 starts at 7.00pm—8.30pm. The entry fee is $5.00 per student which includes a packet of chips and a drink. The disco is for school children only, please no pre schoolers or high school students or parents in the hall. We have a safety barrier to clearly show and restrict the movement of the children. Food that is purchased must be eaten before entering the disco. Food for sale on the night will be: Sausage Sandwich $2.50 Drinks $1.50 Cup Cakes 50 cents
P&C FUNDRAISER CASINO ROYALE GALA NIGHT THIS FRIDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER, MEREWETHER SURF HOUSE! Thank you to all who have donated prizes. We look forward to seeing you all there for a great night of fun while supporting the school.
This Friday, 23rd September, Isabella, Indiah, Zoe and Angie are organising a Tropical Summer (MUFTI) Day. Come to school wearing your summer clothes and bring a gold coin donation that we will forward onto Childhood Cancer Association. The Childhood Cancer Association provides ongoing and practical hands on support for children and their families, living with cancer, Please do not wear singlets and only wear closed in shoes. We recommend wearing shorts and a Tshirt and sunscreen. Also Mr Lancaster is willing to participate in The Ultimate Pie Challenge to raise additional donations. If you would like to ‘Pie” Mr Lancaster in the name of charity it will cost you $1.50 a throw. Please help us make the cancer journey easier for families.
CANTEEN ROSTER
Weds
21/9
Thurs
22/9
Fri
23/9
Bec Crozier
Sue Volunteers
Needed
Reanna
Suvaal
TERM 4
Mon 10/10
Tues 11/10
Weds 12/10
Thurs 13/10
Fri
14/10
CLOSED Felicity
Turner
Peta Baartz
Cheree
Macdonald
DISCO
CLOTHING POOL
Clothing Pool is open every Tuesday morning
9 –9.30 am
PARENT’S NEWS
YEAR 6 LEADERSHIP NEWS
TERM 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
WEEK 10 19 Sept 20 Sept
Interrelate
21 Sept 22 Sept
Disco
K-Yr2 5.30-6.45pm
Yr3-Yr6 7.00-8.30pm
23 Sept
Last Day of Term
Casino Night
TERM 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
WEEK 1 10 Oct
Students resume
school
11 Oct
12 Oct
Kinder 2017
Picnic in the
Playground
13 Oct 14 Oct
Active Swim
Yr 3-6
WEEK 2 17 Oct
Junior Bandfest
18 Oct
Art Exhibition
3.30 –6.00pm
19 Oct
Art Exhibition
3.30– 6.00 pm
20 Oct
Senior Bandfest
21 Oct
Active Swim
Yr 3-6
WEEK 3 24 Oct
Yr2 Swim School
25 Oct
Yr 2 Swim School
Cup Cake Day 2/3MC
Kinder 2017
Picnic in the Playground
26 Oct
Yr 2 Swim School
27 Oct
Yr 2 Swim School
28 Oct
Yr 2 Swim School
Active Swim
Yr 3-6
WEEK 4 31 Oct
Yr 2 Swim School
Canberra Exc
1 Nov
Yr 2 Swim School
Canberra Exc
2 Nov
Yr 2 Swim School
Canberra Exc
Life Education
3 Nov
Yr 2 Swim School
Canberra Exc
Life Education
4 Nov
Yr 2 Swim School
Active Swim
Yr 3&4 Only
Life Education
WEEK 5 7 Nov
Life Education
8 Nov
Life Education
Kinder 2017 Classroom
Visit
9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov
WEEK 6 14 Nov 15 Nov
Cup Cake Day KD
16 Nov 17 Nov 17 Nov
DIARY DATES
PAYMENTS
Payments can be made quite easily on our POP (Parent Online Payment) system found on our webpage,
www.merewethht-p.schools.nsw.edu.au , correct money or cheque in an envelope to the office, or Eftpos at
the office.
COMMUNITY NEWS
HUNTER WETLANDS CENTRE The Hunter Wetlands Centre will be holding a school holiday program. This includes Bush Skills, Sand Art Fun, Welands Explorer. For more information ph 49516466 or visit www.wetlands.org.au KEYBOARD LESSONS Keyboard group lessons are available at lunchtime on Wednesdays. Cost is $15 for a 30 minute lesson, bookings are essential, there is limited availability. Contact Lillian on 0401 787 997 or Ph 40 233 212
WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER
The Annual Charity Race Day is on at Newcastle Jockey Club on Sunday 13th November. For more information re ticket purchases or sponsorship contact Annette Watson [email protected] or 49520000.
RUGBY CAMP
On the 29th September, Term 3 School Holidays, NSW Rugby is running its famous Camp Waratah at Maitland Rugby Park, 9.00am- 3.00pm, $90. For more information contact George Gargoulakis [email protected] or 0405534520.
NRL NEWCASTLE GRAND FINAL HOLIDAY CLINIC
The NRL Development team will be holding a Play NRL Holiday Clinic these school holiday on Thursday 29th September at Lakeside Sporting complex Raymond Terrace. The cost is $40 which includes a Play NRL pack. Below is the link.
https://playnrl.com/programs/
For more information ph Luke 0402892487
WILLS DAY Tuesday 25th October 2016
The Salvation Army is offering a community service to prepare simple wills in exchange for $50 contribution to our community work.
8am—6 pm at Newcastle Salvation Army, 67 Cleary Street Hamilton.
ART MANIA STUDIO
Creative School Holiday Workshops September/October
For more information Ph 49550509 or www.artmania.com.au
HUNTER DRAMA
Hunter Drama is presenting Dream Work’s Shrek the Musical, an Ogre sized musical adventure, at the Civic Theatre in the upcoming school holidays. 29th Sept—1st Oct Bookings through Ticketek 49291977. Don't miss out!
SPORTSFEST
Fun and engaging family sports challenges and a 5K & 10K Fun Run.
Date: Sunday 9th October
Location: Speers Point Park
Time: 10.00 am—4.00 pm
Cost: FREE
SIXERS GIRLS CRICKET LEAGUE
No previous playing experience necessary. Ages 10-13, Fridays 5pm-7pm Term 4, Smith Park Hamilton.
Contact Jillian on 0411209240 or visit www.hamwickscolts.nsw.cricket.com.au
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L’il Yogis is 45 mins of yoga especially for kids incorpo-rating movement, games and relaxation. Separate classes for Preschool and Primary. Children are guided safely to discover the shapes their bodies can make, the magic of breath and how to creatively develop sequences of movement. We complete each session with a short period of rest. When: Mondays during school term
Timetable: 3 - 5 yrs 9.30 – 10:15 am
5 - 12 yrs 3.30 – 4.15 pm
Term 4: 10th October – 5th December 2016 9 weeks $108
Where: Vitality Junction
179 Union Street, The Junction
Who will benefit from L’il Yogis? Especially beneficial for children who: • are active and love to move • are keen to discover what their bodies can do are sensitive to stress and anxiety are creative and expressive • wriggle a lot! Children who are learning to regulate their
energy between movement and stillness • have learning and/or behavioural challenges (including ASD
and ADHD)
What changes will I see in my child? You are likely to notice increased: • body awareness • understanding of their body’s range of capabilities • independence and confidence • sense of calm • respect for personal space • ability to respond rather than react
Who will be teaching? Treena is an experienced educator, yoga teacher and mother. She has had over 20 years’ experience in teach-ing across various settings and has worked with students of all ages. She has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Treena is passionate about children’s learning and well-being and is an enthusiastic about yoga as a way for kids to be their natural selves: calm, creative and confident.
FOR BOOKINGS and INFORMATION Contact Treena 0405 505 461
