5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance…Every day...

2015 ,Term 1, Week 1

JANUARY

Wednesday 28th

Kinder Best Start

Testing

Students Yr 1– 6

Return

Thursday 29th

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance…Every day...

2015 ,Term 4, Week 9

DECEMBER

SWIMMING

SCHOOL

EVERYDAY

Wednesday 2nd Yr 6 Transition to

Narrandera High

Thursday 3rd Yr 6 Transition to

Narrandera High

Friday 4th Concert practice at

the Hall

Dance

Library Books due

back to school

OUTSTANDING

NOTES

Year 6 Farewell

Last Day of School

5649 Canola Way

Matong NSW 2652

Phone: 02 69277824 Fax: 02 69277877

Email: matong-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Web: www.matong-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Anne-Maree Moore

MATONG PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Every child...Every chance...Every day...

Intensive Swimming

School Spectacular

Congratulations

George

A Message from the Relieving

Principal Congratulations to our School Captain nominees Chontal and

Mandy Costello and Albert Booth on delivering their speeches

last Wednesday. Despite being nervous, the three of them

prepared and delivered fabulous speeches worthy of a

leadership role. I was very proud of their efforts. We are

looking forward to announcing the exciting news of who will lead

our school in 2016 on Presentation Evening.

Our congratulations are also extended to George Hatty who

went off to Sydney to perform in the School Spectacular.

George had a very busy weekend and enjoyed his experience. It is wonderful to see

children from regional areas enjoy opportunities in our major cities and experience large

audiences at state of the art venues. Well done, George!

This week is the continuation of our Swim School Program. Please remember to pack

‘rashies’ and practice sun safety. We always take additional sunscreen for those that

may forget.

We started our rehearsals at the hall for Presentation Evening this week. A friendly

reminder to make sure you send in costumes.

Thank you to everyone who has sent in outstanding notes for the Year 6 Farewell and

Last Day of School Party. These dates are fast approaching and it makes the

organisation so much easier for all involved.

In closing this week I would like to wish our Year 6 students going to Narrandera High

for their Transition Days, good luck. This can be a time of mixed emotions for students

and some find the process of leaving a smaller school to a much larger school quite

daunting. I’m sure each of the students will have a fabulous day and enjoy meeting new

friends and maybe catch up with some old friends.

Have a healthy, happy week!

Tracy Delaney

Relieving Principal

To all our valued volunteers: parents, SRE teachers

and community members

You are invited to join us for a

HELPER’S AFTERNOON TEA

Wednesday 9th December

At 1.30pm

CHAPLAIN CHAT

This Advent issue of Faith Family reminds us , among all the commercial hype, of the true

meaning of and reason for Christmas celebrations. Does your family have an Advent

tradition similar to those mentioned? Or do you have a different activity to mark the days

leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus?

This time of year can bring with it many changes -- endings and beginnings -- in our lives

and in the lives of our family members, in one way or another. Whether these changes are

momentous or trivial, the effect of the situation depends on the attitude of each individual

person. Any particular event can be perceived by those involved in different ways. Each

person's reactions and coping skills vary. Therefore, I think that the article "From now

on....." on the back page of Faith Family provides very positive ways for the individual and

their family members to cope with change and to take us all "to a better place"!

May the peace, hope, joy and love of Christmas be with you and your families during this

time of Advent and into the future.

Ann Popple

School Chaplain

SCHOOL SPECTACULAR

Last week I had the experience of going to Sydney to perform in the School Spectacular

with the Riverina Central Choir. We left on the Tuesday at about 9.30am and got to

Sydney at about 4.30pm. When we got there we went to the Coogee Beach and swam in the

ocean. On Wednesday we got up at 6.30am to be at Newtown for a whole day practice,

which was a very long day. When we got back to our place where we were staying we went

down to Coogee for a swim. That night we had pizza for tea from Arthur’s Pizzas and went

to bed early. The next morning we got up at 5.00am to be at the Entertainment Centre

(Qantas Arena) because we had a full dress rehearsal. All day there were TV cameras

everywhere so you had to keep smiling because you never knew when the cameras were

videoing you! That night we got home at 7.30am. On Friday we performed twice, a matinee

and one at night. That night we got home at 1.00am. On the Sunday we went to Coogee with

Ted, Laura and Nanna then drove home. If you ever get the chance, TAKE IT!

Over all it was very tiring but fun!

George Hatty

CONNOR

ELLA GUS

CHONTAL

FLORENCE

◄ November 2015 ~ December 2015 ~ Jan 2016 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

30 Hall Rehearsals Swim School

1 Hall Rehearsals Swim School

2

NHS Yr 6 Transition

Swim School

3

NHS Yr 6 Transition

Swim School

4 Hall Rehearsals Swim School Library books due back to

school

5

6

7

Hall Rehearsals

8

Hall - Dress Rehearsals

9

Hall Rehearsals

Helpers Afternoon

Tea

10

Hall - Dress Rehearsals

Year 6 Farewell

11

Hall Rehearsals

12

13

14

Presentation Night

15

Water Fun Wash-up

16

Last Day of School

Pool Party & Movie

17

18

19

HOLIDAYS

Helper please

Videographer – anyone who would like to be responsible for taking the video of the 2015

Presentation Night and Concert, please contact the school.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS On Wednesday 16th December 2015, as a positive behaviour reward, students will be

treated to a fun-filled day of activities. The day will begin with a visit to Ganmain Pool from

approximately 9.30 am until 12.30 pm (travel inclusive) Transport will be by bus. Students

will have their lunch (brought from home) at the pool before returning to school. Following

this we will have a movie afternoon. Students will be receiving a Christmas gift from staff

of an ice block and a packet of chips.

HALL CONCERT REHEARSALS Rehearsal dates are as follows:

Week 9 Week 10

Monday 30th November Everyday

Tuesday 1st December Monday 7th – Friday 11th

Friday 4th December

On these days the school buses will drop students at the hall at the usual drop off time.

Children who walk, ride or come to school by car are to be dropped straight to the hall as

close to 9.15 am as possible. School staff will be on duty at the hall to supervise from

8.45am. Students will walk back to school at 11 am in time for lunch. Please do not drop any

students at school during rehearsal times as supervision cannot be guaranteed. It can get

quite hot during the last few weeks so please remember to send water bottles.

COOLAMON LIBRARY The Coolamon Library is celebrating International Disability Day by hosting a morning on

Thursday 3rd December @ 10.30am. Join us to share experiences, raise awareness and receive

some free giveaways. Karen Perry from Intereach Ability Links will be our guest speaker.

Morning tea will be provided with demonstrations of assistive equipment. Everyone is most

welcomed to attend.

Storytime dates for the month of December are Friday, 4th theme “Insects and Bugs” @

10.30am and then our final storytime for the year will be held on Friday 11th December, theme

“Xmas”. A small Christmas party will follow and a very special guest will be appearing. Hope

everyone can join us for this special occasion.

Our “Food for Fines” campaign has started again for another year at the Coolamon Library.

This is a great opportunity to clear all outstanding fines by donating non-perishable food in lieu

of money. All collected food will be donated to St Vincent de Paul in Coolamon. They will then

distribute the food to our local families within our shire.

Join the Library today – it FREE!!

JUNIOR BASKETBALL This week will see the Junior elimination finals followed by the Grand Finals to be held on

Saturday.

A presentation night will be held Saturday night after the Grand Finals.

Tea will be available on the night from 6.00pm.

Please check the draw carefully as there are some changes to times.

The Draw for this week is as follows:

Tuesday 1st December

7.00pm Senior Girls Mercury v Liberty

Wednesday 2nd December

5.00pm Intermediate Boys Warriors v Spurs & Rockets v Bulls

6.00pm Junior Boys Raptors v Kings & Intermediate Boys.

7.00pm Senior Boys Crocodiles v Taipans

Thursday 3rd December

4.30pm Aussie Hoops

5.00pm Junior Girls JIMZ v Opals

6.00pm Intermediate Girls Hammer Heads v Star Fish

7.20pm Senior Girls Liberty v Fever, loser will be eliminated, winner to play next Thursday

GO AND SEE MISS GUYMER

PERFORM IN THE NUTCRACKER

Allegro ballet school is performing the

Nutcracker at the Kildare Catholic College

Hall Coleman Street, Wagga Wagga this

Saturday 5th December at 2pm and also at

7pm.

Seating will be round tables so feel free to

bring own snacks and drinks.

Book tickets through Civic theatre booking

office: 02 6926 9688