Metford Public School · the World Of Maths Expo, which was an excellent, engaging hands on Maths experience. Last week I mentioned that our staff has already begun preparing the

Newsletter Term 4 Week 3

Metford Public School

13 Melaleuca Drive, Metford 2323 Ph: 4933 2655

Welcome to week 3, which promises to be another busy week of learning and

shared experiences for our students, We kicked off on Monday with a privileged

opportunity to participate in a Halloween project with Zac, who is an artist from

the Newcastle theatre company Curious Legends. All students thoroughly enjoyed

being a part of a Halloween soundscape experience, where they recorded sounds

that will be used as part of a Halloween performance in Coffin Lane. This

experience provided a wonderful chance to extend student learning in Creative

and Practical Arts. On Tuesday we participated in another curricular opportunity in

the World Of Maths Expo, which was an excellent, engaging hands on Maths

experience.

Last week I mentioned that our staff has already begun preparing the MPS new

school plan for 2018. Our first priority to creating this new plan was to very closely

analyse and discuss all of the school surveys that were recently completed by our

community, staff and students. Next we will create our school vision, purpose and

projects, which will reflect the needs of our school community.

Over the last two weeks we have stepped up preparations with our PUPs children,

where they have been visiting our current Kindergarten classrooms to engage in

shared play opportunities. Also, our year 6 students preparing for high school with

MHS hosting an information evening this week, and some of our students will be

taking part in a High School transition program.

Remember, we have our P&C disco this evening in the school hall from 5-7pm.

Please wear your scariest Halloween costumes. Permission notes and tickets

available at the door. Treats and refreshments will be available to purchase.

LIBRARY NEWS

I am pleased to introduce a new addition to our library, Bookie the book collector,

and he loves to eat books...as some of the students have discovered!

Overdue library book notices were given to students today. We have experienced

a couple of glitches with the new library system. If there is an error with the notice

please write on the slip and return it to Mrs Wright so the files can be updated.

Thank you

Commitment, Respect and

Responsibility

Dates to remember

Wednesday 25th October

P&C Halloween Disco

Yr7 2018 Parents MHS 6pm

Friday 27th October

Boys Cricket-Beresfield

Book Club Closes

Monday 30th October

MPS Drum Corp Students Super

Jam at V-Max Cinema Kotara

Tuesday 31st October

Grandparents Day

Wednesday 8th November

P&C Meeting

Thursday 16th November

MHS Uniform Shop at MPS Hall

Friday 17th November

Kinder 2018 Expo

Tuesday 21st November

Presentation Day

Monday 27th November till

Friday 8th December

Yrs 2-6 Swim Scheme

Tuesday 5th December

MHS Yr7 2018 Orientation Day

Friday 8th December

Carols Under The Cola

Monday 11th December

Year 6 Farewell

Wednesday 13th December

P&C Meeting 6pm

Friday 15th December

Students last day of school

25th October 2017

Thought of week

A mistake is simply

another way of doing

things.

Katherine Graham


SWIMMING SCHEME

Years 2-6 students have received a swimming scheme

note which runs for 10 days from 27 Nov– 8th Dec at

Beresfield pool at a cost of $20 per student. If your

child holds a pass to Beresfield pool there will be no

cost, however you will need to bring the pass to the

school for us to sight and then your child/children will

need to take it the pool every lesson and show the pool

staff.

DRUM CORP

After consultation with Drum Corp this terms fees are

$80. Students will have 2 sessions in week 7, the

Presentation Day on Tuesday 21st November and then

their last lesson for 2017 will be Thursday 23rd

November.

FOYER DISPLAY

This year the Learning and Support Team have

joined with the Early Action For Success Team,

working together to ensure Metford Public School

students receive a more personalised

differentiated learning program. Our teams consist

of Alexandra Slee, Christine Attard, Ruth Bailey,

Margurethe Wong, Blaire O’Brien, Denise Foster,

Teagan Pilgrim and Tayla Fennessy.

We highly value our roles as teachers to ensure all

students access and and achieve their outcomes in

all key learning areas. We work closely with

Positive Behaviour For Learning

The following students are recognized for achiev-

ing PBL award level: – Responsibility– Following

school rules, teacher instruction.

Dark Green wristband- Jasmine J, Meka T, Rory H,

Addison D, Sean W, Tyson B, Jaidah H, Travis M.

Rocky Badge– Ezekiel T, Kobi J.

Bright Green & White Wristband– Ryan A, Corey R

classroom teachers to program and assess

students literacy and numeracy. We offer

additional small group lessons that are conducted

within the classroom.

The Learning and Success team organise student

learning support team meetings, individual student

support meetings, assist in families accessing

in-school supports such as School Councilor and a

speech therapist. We also meet regularly with

classroom teachers to discuss, celebrate and

reflect on our practices and the progress and

achievements of our students.

Our roles as the Learning and Success team is

extremely diverse and fulfilling.


WORLD OF MATHS EXPO

Event Date due

Amount due

Year 6 Farewell 4/12/217 $25.00

Drum Corp

Every Thursday $10.00

Swim Scheme 22/11/2017 $20.00

Voluntary Contribution Term 4 $30.00 First child $25.00 Second child or $55.00 per Family

NOTES AND PAYMENTS DUE


SCHOOL CALENDAR

2017

Term 4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Every

Week

Principals Lunch

Student banking

Drum Corp

School Assembly 2.00pm

WK 3

Oct 23-27

Students participate in the

Coffin Lane Project

No Assembly

World of Maths Expo

Jumpstart MHS

YR 7

Assembly under

the NOLA

P&C

Halloween Disco

Yr7 2018 Parents

Welcome meeting

MHS 6pm

PUPS in Kindy

Boys Cricket– Beresfield

Book Club Closes

WK 4

Oct 30-3

MPS participate in Drum Corp Super Jam at

V-Max Cinema Kotara

Grandparents Day 11.30am-2.45pm

Jumpstart MHS

YR 7

Kinder 2018 Interviews

WK 5

Nov 6-10

Jumpstart MHS YR 7

P&C Meeting Kinder 2018 Interviews

WK 6

Nov 13-17

MHS Uniform shop in MPS Hall

Kinder 2018 Expo

WK 7

Nov 20-24

Presentation Day

AECG Meeting 4pm

WK 8

Nov 27-1

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

WK 9

Dec 4-8

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

MHS 2018 YR7 Orientation Day

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

Swimming Scheme

Carols Under the

Cola

WK 10

Dec 11-15 Year 6 Farwell

P&C Meeting 6pm staffroom

Last Day of Term 4



GRANDPARENTS DAY – Every year we celebrate the amazing role grandparents and grandfriends play in our society, and especially in our students’ lives. We admire the things they have done, and the things they keep doing!

Our day of celebration will be next Tuesday 31st October starting at 11.30am with the “I Block” Coffee shop. Come and enjoy a coffee or tea with delicious sweet treats, all served by the students from I block. Grandparents are then invited to join their grandchildren in the classroom from 12.30pm. At 1pm join in some playground games like hopscotch, bocce plus more followed by an assembly at 1.30pm. We hope you can join us!

BREAKFAST CLUB – Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who have already offered to help keep this program running this term. We still need help! If you can spare one morning a week from 8.20am to 9am please contact the office. Thank you!

NATURAL HISTORY EXHIBITION - Anyone interested in attending the Natural History Illustration Graduate Exhibi-tion is very welcome to attend (see flyer). The exhibition will be held on Friday 24th November from 5pm in New-castle Uni’s Design Building. Come along and see exhibitions by the students including works by one of our par-ents Daniel Cox (Vinnie & Samuel’s dad!).

YEAR 6 FUNDRAISING Year 6 is busy raising funds for their gift for the school and decorations for their farewell. Included is a list of ac-tivities happening over the coming weeks. Please help support them!

Week 3 (this week) – Guessing Competition – Winner announced Friday!

Week 4 Tuesday 31st October – Grandparents Day – I Block Coffee Shop Donations of cakes & slices appreciated!

Week 5 Friday 10th November – “Spider” drinks for sale - $1 each

Week 6 Footy Throwing Competition - $1 each

Week 7 Friday 24th November – Out of Uniform Day – Twins/Triplets – gold coin donation



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Metford Public School · the World Of Maths Expo, which was an excellent, engaging hands on Maths experience. Last week I mentioned that our staff has already begun preparing the