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With thirty-one attendees, we had a fantastic turnout to our special ANZAC Service and unveiling of the Great War Honour Board last Thursday. Thanks to everyone who was able to be part of this special occasion. We extend our sincere gratitude to Mr Ian Durham, Kay Turner and Bron Lucas who performed the official duties. The unveiling of the honour board met with a unanimous sigh of admiration by children and adults alike. Staff and visitors commented upon the highly respectful manner in which all students conducted themselves. We are extremely proud of you all. Thank you also to Mrs Kerry Symons who created a beautiful wreath for the occasion. Originally unveiled in April 1917, the board will be rightfully housed in a prominent location here at school. Included in your newsletter is a copy of an article written about the unveiling which was published in the Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers Review on 13th April, 1917. Kay Turner has compiled information folders about the soldiers named on the board. Those interested to learn more about the stories of our Matong diggers are welcome to take a look. The folders will be kept at school for a few weeks.
A Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea followed the morning’s proceedings with $180 being raised for cancer research. Thank you for your generosity.
People entering the school grounds on Thursday morning would have no doubt been greeted by our brand new Matong PS banner. Thank you to the P & C, and in particular Mrs Kristie Smith, for this purchase.
Shhh…..Students K-6, enjoyed a fun session making Mother’s Day craft with Mrs Rudder on Friday. Thanks, Michelle.
A big sporting week this week with Rosie Currie off to the Western Riverina Netball Trials and Mick Curry, Nick McCorry and Zaiden Bateup participating in the AFL NSW Paul Kelly Cup. We are also looking forward to a great day at the District Cross Country on Thursday 9th May at Marrar. Neena and I will be accompanying the runners. Students not attending the cross country will be at school with Mrs McGuiness and Miss Walsh.
This week, we are pleased to welcome Cathy Brill back to the Matong PS team for Term 2. Cathy will be reprising her role as a School Learning Support Officer. Great to have you on board, Cathy!
Students in Year 3 and Year 5 are reminded that NAPLAN testing is on next week. It is strongly
recommended that students get plenty of rest in preparation.
Have an enjoyable week!
Valerie McKelvie
Relieving Principal
Thank you to all parents/ caregivers who were able to help out on Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, as we did not have enough helpers to ensure student safety, some activities had to be abandoned and students had to spend a lot of time waiting for their turn at each activity. We realise that everyone is very busy, but if you could possibly spare one hour for athletics training, it would help all of our students maximise the training time to develop their skills. Please contact the school if you can help. Training will be held on the following Fridays 10th, 17th and 24th May from 2 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
It has come to our attention that we have a few spare seats in the bus going to Altina Wildlife Park and would like to open this up, on a first in, first served basis, to parents who may like to attend.
Thanks to P & C, the cost of the bus is covered, but parents will need to pay entry to the park at a cost of $26. Interested parents should phone the school. Additional parents are also more than welcome to follow the bus in their own vehicle to join us for the day. Again, please let us know if you plan to do this, so we can add numbers to the Altina booking.
The ANZAC service
On Thursday we had our Anzac service. We sang the last Anzac, lest we forget and stage 2/3 preformed the ode. Mr Durham, Mrs Lucas and Kay unveiled the Matong Great War Honour Board. We raised the flag to half-mast to remember the soldiers that died in war.
And good luck to all the runners that are going to the District Cross Country in Marrar.
By Connor and Samantha.
Principal’s Message
Athletics Training for Sport
Altina Wildlife Park Excursion
Stage 2/3 Roving Report
A number of students are yet to return their permission notes for the Cross Country on Thursday. To date, we have 24 students that have qualified to attend, however, there have only been four families available to provide transport (enough for 19 students). Please return your permission note, money (transport & sport levy) and transport availability information TOMORROW, to enable us to make suitable arrangements. If there are insufficient seats, preference will have to be given to students who have submitted a note and have paid, with names being drawn from a hat. It would be very sad for anyone to miss out!
Don’t forget that lunch orders are due in by Thursday each week.
A course for parents experiencing conflict after separation
This course is designed to assist parents to see through their children’s eyes the experience of parental separation. It also develops greater understanding about how to support children following family separation. Keeping Kids in Mind is facilitated by qualified and experienced parent educators and counsellors.
The course covers:
• Grief and Loss after Separation • The Hidden World of Children • Rebuilding Resilience • Bridging the Gap • Looking Back and moving Forward
Centacare is offering schools this course for $35 per participant for a course of five weeks, one session each week of three hours. They can run the course in your school (or communities of schools) from 10.00am- 1.00pm or 6.00pm – 9.00pm. Each cohort should be twelve ideally however separated parents are required to do the program separately. ‘Keeping Kids in Mind’ is also recognised by the courts for those separated parents that are court ordered/legally recommended to do a parenting program.
If you, or somebody you know, may be interested in a program of this type, please contact us at school. Pending sufficient numbers we can request this service to come out to Matong.
The next P. and C. Meeting will be held on Thursday, 16th May at 7.30 in the staff room. All welcome to attend.
This week’s riddle
What English word has three consecutive double letters?
Answer to last week’s riddle
Q; What sits in the corner, but can travel around the world?
A: A postage stamp
Due to scheduled servicing, the mobile Library is not operating this week. Returns can be deposited at the Rural Transaction Centre in Ganmain and at the Coolamon Library. The library will not visit Matong again until 22nd May
NAPLAN – a skills snapshot
If your child is in Year 3, 5, 7, or 9, they’ll sit NAPLAN tests on May 14-16. And despite what you may have heard there’s no need to panic or start an intensive study program with your child. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/homework-tips/all-about-naplan
Get the maths on risk-taking
Kids can't cram maths, especially concepts half understood; the foundations must first be in place. Listen to broadcaster and maths fan Adam Spencer on loving maths for our kids' sake and what to do when it's all too hard. Find out more: http://www.schoolatoz.nsw.edu.au/homework-and-study/mathematics/mathematics-tips/the-sum-of-us
‘Keeping Kids in Mind’
Riddle of the Week
Parent and Carer Tips
Mobile Library
P. and C. Meeting PSSA District Cross Country
Lunch Orders
The library will again be celebrating National Volunteer’s Week on Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th May. All individuals currently volunteering their services are invited to enjoy a complimentary morning tea between 10.00am and 12.00pm at the library. In recognition of the wonderful contribution our volunteers make in our community.
Storytime will be held this Friday 10thMay @ 10.30am theme – “Garden’s”. The morning is filled with lots of stories, songs and finishing up with a craft the children are able to take home– we welcome any new families to join us. The next storytime for the month of May will be held on Friday 24th May@ 10.30am theme “ Birds”.
A free video workshop will be held at the Coolamon Library for two days on Friday 17th and Friday 31st May. This fun workshop will explore how to make
a video postcard of a favourite place you want to share.
The Library Book Borrowing Extravaganza will commence this week with schools being able to make regular visits to the library during Term 2. Each loan made by students will be tracked on the School Star Chart visible to the whole community.
Our knitting ladies have again started knitting on Thursday mornings at the library from 10.30am. It will take you step by step through the concept, shooting and editing process. Please phone the library for further details - 69272492, limited spaces available and bookings are essential. Everyone is most welcome to attend this social event.
Students and their families can see their school’s progress as the stars increase. This is a fun way to expand our children’s reading.
Coolamon Library News
Family name: __________________________________________________ Our family would like to order __________ Photo Memory Book/s at $34 each We enclose payment of $__________
Photo Memory Book
In memory of Mr Lucas, a photo book has been collated and is available for parents and community members to order their own copy if they would like one. The book
includes many photos of Mr Lucas taken over the past 5 years. It also includes scanned drawings of student's memories of Mr Lucas as well as poems written by Stage 1 and Stage 2/3, together with words and phrases that remind us of the
amazing man and teacher that he was. A copy of the book may be viewed at the front office later this week. Orders need to be received at school by 17th May.
Each photo memory book costs $34.
Please indicate below if you would like to order one for your family
Community Corner
Overdue- Altina Wildlife Note & Payment Overdue- Shell Questacon Visit – Note & Payment
Overdue- PSSA District Note & Payment
Permission Notes and Payments Due
FOR SALE
White Muscovy duck
6 months old $10
Contact Jared
Ph: 69562179 after 4.30 p.m.
