Dear Parents NAPLAN 2011 A reminder that I will be holding an information session for parents on Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm-4pm in Miss Duffield’s room. You are most welcome to attend. Annual School Evaluation We have begun the process of annual evaluation. This year we will be developing our next 3 year plan ( 2012- 2014). Your information is valued and will help inform our planning processes. Please take the time to complete the survey and return to the school office by the end of term , 23 September. Cultural Infusion performance What a wonderful mix of cultural talent the students enjoyed last Thursday at the cultural infusion day. A wonderful variety of performances from a number of cultures entertained our students throughout the day. Thanks Miss Metcalfe for organising the event These boys are well and truly culturally infused Stage 2 Camp Out What a great time was had by everyone last Thursday at our Stage 2 sleep out. The children’s behaviour was fantastic. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and boy..... could they eat. A big thank you to the teachers who helped out Mrs Allen, Mrs Mather, Miss Hallett, Miss Allen, Miss McKinnon, Mrs Newton, Mrs Newman-Jennings, Miss Duffield Mrs Blain and Mr Howell. It is certainly an activity that we would consider having again. Setting up our tents We learnt lots of things from Mr Howell William Street, East Maitland 2323 Phone: 4933 7524 Fax: 4934 5012 Email: [email protected]Respect, Responsibility, Learning, Co-operation and Participation 21 September 2011 No. 30 (Week 10 Term 3) Educating Communities
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Dear Parents NAPLAN 2011 A reminder that I will be holding an information session for parents on Thursday afternoon from 3.30pm-4pm in Miss Duffield’s room. You are most welcome to attend. Annual School Evaluation We have begun the process of annual evaluation. This year we will be developing our next 3 year plan ( 2012-2014). Your information is valued and will help inform our planning processes. Please take the time to complete the survey and return to the school office by the end of term , 23 September. Cultural Infusion performance What a wonderful mix of cultural talent the students enjoyed last Thursday at the cultural infusion day. A wonderful variety of performances from a number of cultures entertained our students throughout the day. Thanks Miss Metcalfe for organising the event
These boys are well and truly culturally infused Stage 2 Camp Out What a great time was had by everyone last Thursday
at our Stage 2 sleep out. The children’s behaviour was fantastic. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and boy..... could they eat. A big thank you to the teachers who helped out Mrs Allen, Mrs Mather, Miss Hallett, Miss Allen, Miss McKinnon, Mrs Newton, Mrs Newman-Jennings, Miss Duffield Mrs Blain and Mr Howell. It is certainly an activity that we would consider having again.
Setting up our tents
We learnt lots of things from Mr Howell
William Street, East Maitland 2323 Phone: 4933 7524 Fax: 4934 5012 Email: [email protected]
Respect, Responsibility, Learning, Co-operation and Participation
21 September 2011 No. 30 (Week 10 Term 3)
Educating Communities
The choir records the Nondgl School song On Tuesday the 20th of September our school choir had the opportunity to record a new school song for the Nondgl school in Papua New Guinea. The recording will be sent over to The Nondgl school for their students to learn. It was a wonderful opportunity for the choir to gain some recording experience and to also keep the partnership alive between EMPS and Nondgl School. Thank you to all of the wonderful choir people who participated!
Telegraph Spelling Bee The daily telegraph online spelling bee has been a fun and educational game for students in stage three. Two lucky students (Declan Donnelly and Jake Hughes) from our school have one won weekly hot shotz prizes. Luckily Declan has been consistently playing the spelling bee at home and at school and Declan made the grand final on the first Monday of the holidays at Surrey Hills in Sydney. The winner on the day wins an apple Ipad 2 and a capilano hot shotz pack. Runners-up will receive a capilano hot shotz pack too. Written by Declan Donnelly. Regional Spelling Bee Griffin Heydon, Declan Donnelly, Ethan Hart and Rory Owen were all successful in making it through to the Regional Spelling Bee. Griffin Heydon has submitted an account of the day. Declan Donnelly and I participated in the Regional Spelling Bee hosted at Woodberry Public School. Declan was placed equal 20th with approximately 15 other students, while I was placed 4th. Declan made an unlucky mistake on the word ‘browser’. I made an unexpected mistake on the word ‘metallurgist’. We both represented our school very well, however neither of us will be progressing onto the next stage. Written by Griffin Heydon (or Griffin ‘Hegden’ as they called me at the spelling bee!) Term 3 ends Term 3 ends this Friday at 3 o’clock. Please make sure you remind your child to look for any lost property that they may have lying around . Term 4 begins for staff and students on Monday 10 October. Have a great holiday Regional Athletics On the 2nd of September, 9 students from E.M.P.S went to Hunter Sports Centre to compete in the regional athletics Carnival. These students showed excellent sportsmanship and upheld all the school values. Although it was the first time for most of the competitors they all did very well.
Congratulations to all these participants.
By Zak Taylor.
P and C Matters The P & C meeting held last week was full of energy. The group who attended the meeting were very enthusiastic and pro- active in doing things for our school. They are making changes to the operation of the uniform shop so that it becomes more accessible for everyone. Details are available elsewhere in this newsletter. They have also decided to use some of their funds to give the canteen a spruce up. Long overdue some of you may say. Perhaps.... but funds need to be available for this to happen. Next meeting: Thursday 13 October at 1.30pm in the library. All welcome.
Lost If anyone has lost a bracelet or watch in the school grounds this week please come to the office as we have had these two items handed in to us.
Events at our school
23 Sep Term 3 ends 10 Oct: Term 4 begins for all students 13 Oct: P&C Meeting 14 Oct: Early Stage 1 Transport Excursion 14 Oct: Stage 2 Fort Scratchley Excursion 17 Oct – 28 Oct: Swim school Yr 2 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov: Kinder 2012 Orientation 28 Oct: BER buildings recognition ceremony 1.30pm Cheree O’Neill (PRINCIPAL)
Student Event Place
Zak Taylor 11yrs 800m 8th
Abbey Morgan 11yrs shot-put 8th
Abbey Morgan 11yrs Discus 10th
Jordan Hardy High jump 12th
Bree Sanderson Long jump 11th
Callan Mendyk 10 under 800m 15th
Henry Edwards 100m 22nd
Girls relay team Senior relay 9th
Uniform Shop Roster P&C Uniform Shop NEW TRADING !!! Term 4 Shop open Thursdays 8.30-9.00am Commencing term 4 you can now send your uniform orders in a sealed envelope with payment (cash or cheque) and drop into the office staff. Orders will be processed by the uniform shop volunteers during the week, at their convenience. Your order will be packaged, receipted and delivered to your child in their classroom to take home. If you would prefer to pick the order up yourself then please note this with your order and it will be processed and left at the office for parent collection. If EFTPOS payment is required, please send in order, it will be packaged and left at the office for you to collect and pay for. Order forms with be available in a few weeks and can be accessed online at www.maitlande-p.schools.nsw.edu.au We will also attach an order form next term .
Any problems please phone Jacki - School 4933 7524 or Home 4932 7226
Name Date
Katie Brown 23/9/11
Kerry Horner 14/10/11
Michelle Dickson 21/10/11
Cheryl Palmer 28/10/11
Linen Roster
If you have any concerns please contact Jackie Spohr on 4934 1948
P&C News EMPS P & C Invites applicants to apply for a Canteen supervisor’s assistant. It is an on call position and hours will vary. A knowledge of food handling procedures would be beneficial but not essential. Apply in writing to President of EMPS P & C Association William Street East Maitland. Applications can be dropped off at the office. Sara Kasteel Stockland Star - Closing Ceremony
Wow! What a great final week of voting! Tomorrow, the 22nd of September, Stockland Greenhills will be holding the official Closing Ceremony to announce the winners of the competition. The ceremony will be located near the Customer Care Centre.
Scooby Doo will be available to meet all children from 4.30pm, with the official ceremony commencing at 6pm. Miss Lewis and Mrs Dron will be attending the Closing Ceremony and would love to see students there supporting our school.
Thank you to everyone that voted for our fantastic star! Miss Lewis Penpal Update We received out second batch of letters from our penpals at Kajonkietsuksa School Phuket in Thailand. Children are excitedly writing letters back this week so we can mail them before the holidays. Mrs Harkness Girls Soccer On Wednesday 7th September, the girls soccer team participated in the final round of the PSSA knockout competition. It was a hard fought 2-0 loss over Tamworth Public School at Tamworth. We were very unlucky not to score in the dying stages when Jenna Kennedy’s shot was deflected over the bar. Tamworth Public School team were a very strong side and our girls did a fantastic job at defending. A big thank you to the girls for all their hard work and dedication throughout this competition and also a big thank you to the parents who supported and assisted us with travelling. Miss Roe
LIFESKILLS’ The winners of the Young Endeavour Bankbook draw was:
Rowan Connell - ES1-S Jennifer Van Tol - S1-T Lachlan Regter - S2-NJ
Charley Hill - S2-M
Congratulations
HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY
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PRODUCTION IN TERM 4 - 2011 DRAMA CLASSES:
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(established 20 years in the Maitland Region) Enrolments now being taken
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We are only 45mins from Maitland, we have heaps of free parking, and offer a warm friendly atmosphere with small age group sizes. This is the place to come if your child or even yourself wishes to become surf aware and surf safe. Please phone Nicola Young on 0438347930 if you have any questions Registration and 1st day of Nippers is Sunday 9th Oct 10.00am
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The Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia is a Haven for Wildlife and People and a place of education, conservation and tourism. Situated on 45 hectares, people can enjoy numerous activi-ties from dipnetting, feeding sessions, walk-ing trails, canoeing, café and much more. Over 250 wildlife species can be discovered on site including birds, ducks, tortoises and frogs and is ideally located only 10 minutes from Newcastle and 2 hours from Syd-ney. Key facts and figures: Guided talks Experience this wonderful trail Great day out for all the
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Visitor Information Centre
Agent for NPWS Media Contacts: For further enquiries, please contact: Raesheal Nelson Visitor Information & Activities Officer E: [email protected]
Sponsors: Hunter Water, Newcastle City Council. Supporters:
Hunter Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority, Newcastle Herald, Hunter Valley Private Hospital and Curzon
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NEW FULL DAY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PROGRAM What: Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia, School Holiday Activity Program. When: 26th – 30th September & 4th - 7th October 2011 Where: Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia, 412 Sandgate Road, SHORTLAND NSW 2307. Photography Day: (7-12yrs) Do your kids have an interest in Photography? Let our staff take your children through the excit-ing world of photography and encourage a new generation of wildlife photographers! Must bring your own camera, don’t forget a clear memory card & spare batteries. Please be sure to wear closed in shoes & bring a hat, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Monday, 26 Sept Adventure Day: (7-12yrs) For those kids who love getting out amongst the great outdoors – orienteering & canoeing with a twist! Please be sure to wear closed in shoes & bring a hat, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Tuesday, 27 Sept & 4 Oct Art Day: (7-12yrs) Week One: Get out and about, learn to draw birds and animals, make a flip book and after lunch go crazy with the bird box relay. Whoever though learning to draw would be so much fun! Week Two: patterns in nature rubbings, stamping ...... Experiment with things that are nor-mally small (ants) are drawn huge and large things are drawn small. Please be sure to wear closed in shoes & bring a hat, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Wednesday, 28 Sept & 5 Oct Suburban Hero’s: 10-14 Yrs Want to be a hero & save the environment? Why not start at the Hunter Wetlands Centre! Meet some wildlife that you may have sharing your area & learn to attract more. Learn about planting native plants from our Biodiversity Officer, & what it takes to create a healthy environment. Then take on the exciting canoe challenge on the Iron Bark Creek in the afternoon. Please be sure to wear closed in shoes & bring a hat, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included. 8.30 am – 4.30 pm, Thursday, 29 Sept & 6 Oct Bookings Essential Ph 4951 6466 Photo Opportunities: Children enjoying ALL of the activities and the great outdoors. Media Release Contact: Raesheal Nelson, Visitor Information & Activities Officer
