John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287

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All parents and community members are welcome to attend

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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Skills for Life

Respect Responsibility Excellence Safety

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to Week 4.

Congratulations to the following students who were recognised for excellence at the Callaghan Education Pathways (CEP) Education Week celebration assembly last Thursday evening at the Griffith Duncan Theatre. This was a fabulous event showcasing the enormous breadth of talent among the 18 local schools in our CEP.

NAME FOR EXCELLENCE IN YEAR

Mia M Public Speaking 3

Ryder B Science 3

Paige N Mathematics 3

Rahul R All Key Learning Areas 4

Ibraheem A Mathematics 4

Olivia E Science 4

Abbie C Public Speaking 5

Dakoda K Science 5

Rathin K All Key Learning Areas 5

Campbell T Writing 6

Glenn K Mathematics 6

Brianna M Writing 6

Congratulations again to this deserving group of outstanding students.

Last Wednesday and Thursday our Art Extravaganza was on display in the hall as part of Education Week. Many family members and friends came along to meander through the wonderful artworks on display and it was lovely to see excited children explaining the processes undertaken to produce their works and also fantastic to see how proud they were to share these pieces with the people who are most important to them. Thank you for taking the time to share this experience with our children and again, thank you to the staff team who put this fabulous display together for our community to enjoy.

Reminder – Monday 19 August A friendly reminder that next Monday, the school will be closed as it is our Staff Development Day. Teachers will not be on site at all and there will be NO supervision available so please remember to organise care for your children. This day is in lieu of the first Monday following the last school holidays (22 July - which ordinarily would have been the Staff Development Day). Thank you for your support with this.

Have another wonderful week everyone,

Mrs Van Egmond

Calendar Term 3 - Week 4

Tuesday 13 August 2019 Young Teen Talk Money due

Wednesday 14 August 2019 9am Cut-off for Grey and Gold Cards to be handed into the office for next Whole School Assembly

Thursday, 15 August 2019 CCWC Aladdin (55 students)

Friday 16 August 2019 Primary Assembly

Term 3 - Week 5

Monday 19 August 2019 STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY (PUPIL FREE)

Tuesday 20 August 2019 6pm P&C Meeting

Wednesday 21 August 2019 2pm Whole School Recognition Assembly

Friday 23 August 2019 4th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

Important Dates for Your Diary

Friday 30 August 2019 Fathers’ Day Stall

Hunter Athletics Carnival

2pm Infants Assembly KKM Hosting

Friday 6 September 2019 Stage 2 Touch Football Gala

2pm Primary Assembly

Friday 13 September 2019 2pm Infants Assembly KDO Hosting

Thursday 19 September 2019 Performance Evening

Friday 20 September 2019 5th Instalment for Stage 3 Canberra Excursion due

2pm Primary Assembly

Wednesday 25 September 2019 2pm Whole School Recognition Assembly

Friday 27 September 2019 Last Day of Term 3

Monday 14 October 2019 Student and Staff resume for Term 4

Wednesday 16 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Thursday 17 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday 18 October 2019 Stage 3 Canberra Excursion

Friday 6 December 2019 Principal’s Picnic

Monday 9 December 2019 Presentation Day

Tuesday 10 December 2019 Year 6 Farewell

Thursday 12 December 2019 Carols Evening

Monday 16 December 2019 Party Day

Wednesday 18 December 2019 Last day of Term 4 for students

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

OFFICE NEWS Grey & Gold Cards Cut-Off Date for Next Whole School Assembly

The cut-off date for grey and gold cards to be handed in to the school office for the next whole school assembly is 9am Wednesday 14 August 2019 (Week 4).

PEER SUPPORT NEWS Types of friends is the focus in Peer Support this week. Children will explore what encourages them to form friendships with different people (common interests, admirable qualities etc). Through various activities children will identify that their friends can fall into the categories of ‘best friends’, ‘friends’ and ‘people we know’. Children will also discuss the fact that friendships can change over time for various reasons.

Discuss with your child the different friends they have in their lives and how friendships may change. Some friends may be more important at different times in their lives.

Ms Berg (Peer Support Coordinator)

SPORT NEWS Stage 2 Touch Football The new Stage 2 touch football date is Week 7 Friday 6 September.

PSSA Rugby 7's Congratulations to Latesha W who has been selected in the PSSA Hunter Girls' Rugby 7's team.

Athletics Carnival Congratulations to the following students who are representing the zone at the Hunter Carnival on Friday 30 August.

Latesha W, Lyla W, Taj L and Hunter K

The athletic ribbons and age champions will be awarded at the whole school assembly in Week 5, Wednesday 21 August.

Stage 2 Tennis Well done to the Stage 2 students who attended the Tennis Gala in Week 1. Thanks to Mr Newling for your organisation.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Visit the website by clicking on the link below to order uniforms online.

http://www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au/

PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am

Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen Roster Term 3

Day Date Name

Week 4 Wednesday

14 August

Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 15 August Susan, Amy

Friday 16 August Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne

Week 5 Monday

19 August

Closed Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Tuesday 20 August Amy, Lynne

Wednesday 21 August Lesley, Robyn, Amy

Thursday 22 August Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 23 August Jamie, Amanda, Esme, Kass

Week 6 Monday

26 August

Carmen, Lynne

Tuesday 27 August Amy, Louisa

Wednesday 28 August Lesley, Robyn, Amy

Thursday 29 August Janelle, Lesley, Cher

Friday 30 August Jamie, Sharna, Maryanne

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Callaghan College Wallsend Campus

Presents

Bring your friends and families and enjoy an evening of fun and frivolity!

Thursday 15 August 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Thursday 15 August 7pm – 8pm

Friday 16 August 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Friday 16 August 7pm – 8pm

Saturday 17 August 12:30pm – 1:30pm

Saturday 17 August 7pm – 8pm

$10 per person

To BOOK TICKETS

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We really look forward to having you join us for a fun evening of music and dance!