John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287

T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E maryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Our P & C Association meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7.00pm

All parents and community members are welcome to attend Our School Council meets the 3rd Tuesday at 6.00pm

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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 20 November 2018

Skills for Life

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT Welcome to Week 6.

As of today, there are only 22 days left of school this year! Hard to believe that yet another school year is coming to an end. With this in mind, there are still a number of important events to be aware of so please keep checking the schoolbag app, Facebook, newsletter calendar and notes for details as we don’t want anyone missing out.

Last Wednesday, our Year 5 candidates for the student executive team 2019, delivered their speeches to the school. We have such a strong field of potential leaders and all of these students presented wonderful speeches. Successful candidates will be announced at our Presentation Day on Friday, 14 December. Congratulations to all candidates, our student executive for 2019 will be incredibly strong!

Congratulations to all students who received awards at our Recognition Assembly last Friday. We have so many outstanding young people and these assemblies are a wonderful place to recognise their achievements and hard work. Thanks to our friends and family members who came along to support. We love having you here!

We look forward to our Term 4 visit from John Fleming this Thursday. With John’s guidance this year, coupled with exceptional teaching, our students are flourishing. I look forward to viewing the latest reading, writing and numeracy data from our classes to see the outstanding impact of quality teaching in our school. Congratulations to our teaching team for their dedication to ensuring our kids have the very best opportunities, every day.

Semester 2 Reports Reports will be sent home on Monday, 10 December. You will notice that we have made some changes to our report format this semester. As the Literacy and Numeracy continuums are being phased out (by the Department of Education) they will no longer be part of the MPS student academic report.

We have condensed our format to include a personalised general comment (at the beginning of the report), effort and achievement in each of the Key Learning Areas as per the A-E scale and for each Key Learning Area, assessment against stage outcomes identified as working towards (expected level), working at (expected level) or working beyond (expected level) at this point in time.

Also included will be your child's commitment to our school values and the extra-curricular activities they have participated in.

Upon receiving your child's report, you are welcome to make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss.

Carols Evening / Christmas Raffle Thank you to all who have contributed to the P&C fundraising raffle and thanks to our fundraising committee for their organisation of this event. There are some wonderful prizes to be won such as;

1st prize – iPad

2nd prize – Moonshadow Cruise

3rd prize – Scooter

Donations are still being accepted. Funds raised from raffles such as these go towards supporting programs and initiatives in the school such as playground upgrades, resources and technology.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

I have been fortunate to secure another great prize to be added to the raffle – a signed Matildas jersey from the recent games against Chile. For anyone who loves sports memorabilia, this is a gem!

Have a safe and happy week everyone,

Mrs Van Egmond

Calendar

Term 4 – Week 6

Tuesday, 20 November 2018 6pm P&C Meeting

Thursday, 22 November 2018 9.15am – 10.45am Kinder 2019 Orientation Program

11.00am Stage 3 Netball Skills / Gala

Friday, 23 November 2018 School Swimming & Water Safety Program finishes

2pm Year 3 to Year 6 Assembly

Term 4 – Week 7

Monday, 26 November 2018 Note & Payment due for Kinder, Year 1 & Year 2 Hunter Life Education Excursion

Friday, 30 November 2018 2pm Kinder to Year 2 Assembly

Important Dates for Your Diary

Monday, 3 December 2018 Kinder Hunter Life Education Excursion

3.00pm Last day to hand in awards for next Whole School Assembly

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Tuesday, 4 December 2018 New Uniform Shop Closed

Year 1 & Year 2 Hunter Life Education Excursion

Friday, 7 December 2018 11.20am Scripture Christmas Concert

2pm Whole School Assembly

Monday, 10 December 2018 Semester 2 Reports being sent home

Tuesday, 11 December 2018 Year 6 Farewell

Thursday, 13 December 2018 Principal’s Picnic

Friday, 14 December 2018 Presentation Day

Monday, 17 December 2018 Carols Evening

Tuesday, 18 December 2018 Party Day

Wednesday, 19 December 2018 Last Day of Term 4 for students

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POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING (PBL) PBL focus for this week is SAFETY - Staying in bounds.

OFFICE NEWS

PRESENTATION DAY This year parents will be notified that their child is to receive an award on Presentation Day via email.

These emails will be sent out towards the end of Week 7. If you have recently changed your email address please notify the school office.

Scholastic Book Club Book club brochures were sent home today. Parents wishing to order books from the Scholastic Book Club will need to process their orders online at scholastic.com.au/LOOP

LOOP orders for Issue 8 will be open until next Wednesday, 28 November 2018.

An instruction sheet for ordering online is attached to this newsletter.

Orders cannot be accepted at the office.

Bronze, Silver & Award For Excellence Awards Students who are close to receiving their awards after the last whole school assembly on Friday, 7 December 2018 are able to hand their 2018 grey and gold cards in up until the Monday of Term 1 Week 3 2019 (Monday, 11 February 2019).

EARLY STAGE 1 NEWS Reminder; Maryland Merits and Gold Assembly cards can continue to be collected until the end of the year. If students collect enough cards in this time to achieve a level eg, Silver, Award for Excellence, they will be able to bring their cards in at the beginning of next year (usually within the first 2 weeks) to receive their Early Stage 1 Award. Students cannot use their Early Stage 1 cards towards Stage 1 attainments.

Presentation Day All kindergarten students are recognised at this assembly. Each class will have the opportunity to stand on the stage and their names will be read out...they might even give you a wave if you are able to attend. You are welcome to join us on this day.

Mrs Williams (Early Stage 1 Leader)

2019 BAND NEWS We are looking for new band members for 2019!

Next Wednesday, 28 November, students across the school will be treated to a special presentation by our music tutors. Students will be invited to look at and ask questions about the band and the different instruments available. We will be giving away FREE LESSONS to the first eight students to express their interest after this date!

Students who are interested in joining next year can collect notes now from the office. We are looking forward to many new and excited band members next year!

Mrs Garven & Mrs Shaw (Band Coordinators)

‘PATH 2 CHANGE’ CHRISTMAS CHARITY DRIVE Cadence C and a team of Year 6 students are coordinating a Christmas Charity drive in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Our ‘big red box’ from the school production is being transformed into a giant Christmas box where we are asking for donations in support of a local charity, ‘Path 2 Change’. ‘Path 2 Change’ is a not-for-profit organisation that provides assistance to young people in the Newcastle and Hunter region. They support young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, by providing specialised support and access to education, training and employment opportunities.

The box is dedicated to giving young people, generally aged 15 years and over, items that may bring them some comfort and joy over the Christmas period. We are asking our Maryland community to assist this cause by placing new, unwrapped items in the box, which will be located near the front office of the school.

Donations may include; non-perishable food items, stationery, makeup, books, toiletry items (bags, deodorant, toothbrush / paste, hairbrush, women’s sanitary items, nail polish,

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hair accessories etc.), sports equipment (soccer balls, netballs, cricket set), gift cards, clothing, backpacks, handbags, wallets, towels, blankets….

You can find out more about the organisation at www.path2change.org.au

Your help is greatly appreciated!

MARYLAND 2018 SCHOOL YEARBOOK The Student Yearbook team is busy gathering photos and working with classes to produce class pages. The Yearbook will also highlight the achievements of our students and school over 2018 as well as showcase the range of activities and events that have been on the Maryland calendar this year.

We are asking for any additional photos that parents or students may have of special events such as: the school musical, sporting events, cultural days, excursions, camps or any other event or activity held during 2018. Photos need to be clear, focused and of a high quality / resolution. Photos can be put on a memory stick (clearly labelled with your child’s name and class so we can return it to you) or shared securely by going to https://dropevent.com/gallery/top20507

2018 School Yearbook order forms are attached to this newsletter.

Mrs Khay & the Student Yearbook Team

SPORT NEWS Stage 3 Touch Football Thanks to the students for their excellent sportsmanship, families and friends for their great support at the Stage 3 Touch Football Gala. The teams were very successful on the day.

Netball Skills Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Year 9 students will be delivering netball skills this Thursday to Stage 3 from 11.00am.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

100% Attendance Awards Congratulations to the following students who received the 100% Attendance Award at last Friday’s Whole School Assembly. These awards are granted to students who have had no partial or whole day absences in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 2018.

Bronze Award Bodhi B-W, Zoey D, Antonio GW, Abbie J, Summer L, Cruz Q-G, Levi R, Tahlayah D, Jasper H, Flynn McC, Chloe M, Callum M, Anh N, Penelope O, Eli P, Gloria X, Harry L, Jensen N, Tadiwa N, Tyler P, Jordan R, Beau R, Charlotte W, Tristan C, Sydney-May R, Lewis GW, Mitch M, Faith P, Lucas C, Rebecca F, Dane Q-G, Linkin S, Ava VL, Riley W, Deakin J, Aiden McC, Tahlia P.

Silver Award Jane C, Asha N, Christopher S, Darcy S, Noah W, Melissa D, Riley M, Callam H, Jai K, Archie S, Jeremy L, Cohen U.

Gold Award

Heidi D, Nicholas R, Amy K, Kim D.

P&C NEWS The next P&C meeting will be held tonight (Tuesday, 20 November 2018) from 6pm in the school library. A warm invitation is extended to all members of the school community. Come along and check out the new furniture in the library and get some insight on what is coming up at our school. We hope to see you there.

FUNDRAISING NEWS Carols Evening / Christmas Raffle The final P&C fundraiser for the year is the carols evening scheduled for Monday, 17 December 2018. At the event we draw our Christmas raffle and provide a barbeque to cater for tea on the night. For the event to run smoothly, we need volunteers to assist with the cooking and serving that afternoon. If you can assist, please leave your name and contact number at the school office.

Donations are also sought for the Christmas raffle that will be drawn at the Carols evening. The first prize will be an iPad, second prize is a Moonshadow Cruise, third prize is a scooter plus other prizes that include a signed Matilda’s jersey and many others yet to be finalised. Tickets will be $2 each and booklets will be sent home in the next week or so. Your assistance and support of this event would be greatly appreciated, and any donations can be left at the school office during school hours.

Fundraising Committee

BRONZE AWARDS Lacey B, Lacey S, Darcy S, Charles L-C, Jacinda Z, Calin H, Ana A, Latesha W, Marley G, Ryan N, Sammy E, Brianna McM, Jake B, Kynon B, Kayla B, Amy K, Rakiyah S, Mia H, Ethan M, Ellis A, Mia L, Clay A, Ivy N, Keira B, Matthew C, Nithin K, Rahni C, Dustin C, Axel J, Dave P, James D, Justin D, Chase B, Hunter M, Caleb L, Bailey N-L.

SILVER AWARDS Rylan C, Jonathon McM, Shae W, Lyla C, Anjay R, Emmerson DS, Maddie K-O’B, Jax J, Joshua B, Daneby H, Rakiyah S, Mikayla McF, Mia H, Olivia E, Bonnie L, Sanjeev D, Nicholas T, Logan C, Rahni C, Olivia B-D, Ethan H, Vishnupriya S, Gemma C, Breanna L, Ava VDL, Kaicey M, Grace J, Flynn McC, George J, Zachary A, Anelia R, Bailey N-L.

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE Jayden K, Levi R, Mia W, Harrison E, Ryan W, Blake W, Ruby L, Beau R, Phoenix B-W, Max D, Lyla W, Natalia O’D, Austin H, Billy M, Clarissa McF, Harry P, Melissa D, William C, Heidi D, Ella S, Antonia GW, Lawson F, Amaya C, Christopher S, Rahni C, Anjaly R, Zoey D, Archer E, Charlotte W, Ryder B, Tyler P, Abbie B, Chelsye McN, Abbie J, Roma M, Linkin M, Tyler C, Zachary A, Ava H, Bailey N-L, Aiden McC, Keira-Lee L.

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CANTEEN NEWS Canteen Roster Term 4

Day Date Name

Week 6 Wednesday

21 November Miyako, Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 22 November Cath, Kass

Friday 23 November Jamie, Amanda S, Bec S

Week 7 Monday

26 November Carmen

Tuesday 27 November Carmen

Wednesday 28 November Miyako, Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 29 November Susan, Sheree

Friday 30 November Jamie, Kass, Esme, Sharna

Week 8 Monday

3 December Carmen

Tuesday 4 December Carmen, Sheree

Wednesday 5 December Miyako, Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 6 December Kass

Friday 7 December Jamie, Lesley

NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Normal Trading Hours

Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

November / December Extended Hours

Wednesday, 7 November 9.30am – 11.00am

Thursday, 22 November 9.30am – 11.00am

Tuesday, 4 December Closed Today

Tuesday, 11 December 8.30am – 10.30am

Thursday, 13 December 2.30pm – 4.30pm

Tuesday, 18 December 8.30am – 10.30am

January 2019 Extended Hours

Tuesday, 15 January 8.30am – 10.30am

Tuesday, 22 January 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Thursday, 24 January 2.30pm – 4.30pm

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

Carmen & Alisa 😊☺

COMMUNITY NEWS

Maryland Public School 2018 Yearbook – Order Form

The cost of the 2018 Yearbook will be $25. All yearbooks will be professionally printed on high quality paper in full

colour and bound into a book. To enable events to be included through to the end of the year, the yearbook will be

printed during the January break and be ready for collection in early 2019.

Parent/Carer name: ____________________________________________ Contact Number: ________________

Child 1 _____________________________________ Class: _____________________________

Child 2 _____________________________________ Class: _____________________________

Child 3 _____________________________________ Class: _____________________________

Please order me:

__________________ (no. of copies) X $25 per book = _______________________ (total)

Yearbooks will be sent home with students early in Term 1, 2019.

Or

My child will not be returning as a student to Maryland PS next year to collect my book. Please:

Send home with a sibling ________________________________________________ (name/s of siblings)

Call me to collect on ______________________________________________________ (phone number)

Please mail to ________________________________________________________________ (address)

METHOD OF PAYMENT

CASH

CHEQUE

EFTPOS – school office counter only

PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT (pop) via school website:

https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Receipt Number:_______________________________________ Date:______/_____/_____