MINNAMURRA Public School

Phone 4237 7501

Email minnamurra-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website www.minnamurra-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Wednesday 14 March 2018 - Term 1 Week 7

Principal’s Message Dear School Community, On Tuesday night I attended the week 7 P&C meeting. This was the P&C AGM. I am pleased to announce that Kirrily Martin will once again be leading the Minnamurra Public School P&C in her role as the president. Kerry Davids will again be the secretary for 2018 and we have a new treasurer, Dita Sharples. I would like to acknowledge and thank the former treasurer Cath Grose-Jones for her hard work and dedication to the MPS P&C. Our new school principal, Mrs Linda Wilbraham, also attended the P&C meeting. It was wonderful to have Mrs Wilbraham attend this meeting and continue the strong relationship between the school and the parents of Minnamurra Public School.

The World’s Greatest Shave This was held at Minnamurra Public School on Monday 12 March. We had 13 students and a teacher, Mrs Laverty, take part in the shave. It was extremely successful and our school community raised close to $6000!! There was a really supportive spirit evident from the rest of the school who cheered on the participants. A special thank you to our volunteer hairdressers, it was a great event all round.

Student Social Reports On Tuesday 3 April student social reports will be sent home. These reports indicate how students have settled into the school year, how motivated, resilient and engaged they have been in their learning. It also indicates to parents how students are engaging and playing with each other in the playground. These reports are intended to give a starting point to the discussions parents and teachers will be having a week later at the parent teacher interviews. Those interviews will be held on Tuesday 10 April from 3:00 - 6:30 PM.

Busy End to the Term As always, it is a busy time at Minnamurra Public School. Towards the end of the term we have the K-2 Easter Extravaganza, school cross country, parent teacher

interviews and ANZAC Day Service. The date and time of these events will be updated in the newsletter and there is also now an online calendar on the school website so parents are aware of the events happening in the school.

Damaged Hats Over the course of the beginning of the school year teachers and parents have noticed that student caps are being broken and damaged. Some students are drawing on their hats as well. I would like to remind all students that the school hat is part of the school uniform and must be looked after, just like any other part of the uniform. Students wearing damaged hats, or hats that have been drawn on will not be able to play on the playground, until they are wearing a school hat which has not been intentionally damaged.

COMING EVENTS

2018 Week 7

Wednesday 14 March Thursday 15 March Friday 16 March

Regional Swimming Championships Dapto Swimming Pool

Whole School Photo – 9:10 AM

2018 ICAS Registration Form & Payment Due

Dance2bFit

Week 8

Monday 19 March Wednesday 21 March Thursday 22 March Friday 23 March

Debating Challenge Money and Note Due

Premier’s Debating Challenge Workshop 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM Shell Cove PS

Legends Gala Day – Rugby League Yrs 3-6

Primary Assembly 2:00-2:55 PM

StEPS Vision Screening – Kindy

Dance2bFit

Week 9

Thursday 29 March Friday 30 March

K-2 Easter Eggstravaganza

Dance2bFit

Good Friday – Public Holiday

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Changes to Facebook There will be some minor changes to the Minnamurra Teachers’ Facebook page. We will be taking a more active role in the Facebook page, tightening up security and using Facebook to advertise the amazing things we do at MPS. The main change is there will no longer be a PS Connect group. This will save confusion about where to go for information about what happens at our school. These changes will be advertised in the school newsletter over the next few weeks.

Student Absences Thank you to parents for your diligence in promptly submitting notes for your child’s absences. The ladies in the office really appreciate this as it alleviates letters requesting an explanation being sent home. Rob Haigh Relieving Principal

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

Friday 16 March is the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. Due to our Dance2bFit Program on Fridays MPS is highlighting and taking part in this special day on Thursday 15 March. Our Stage 3 students

will be leading lessons in all of the K-4 classrooms, from 1:00 pm - 1:35 pm. Stage 3 students are participating in training and workshops this week to prepare them for their teaching role. These students will be revising our ‘High 5’ strategy and talking to the students about bullying, types of bullying and what they can do if they are being bullied. Thank you Stage 3 for your effort in working towards

spreading the ‘BULLYING. NO WAY!’ message. Ms Hotham Stage 3 Assistant Principal

World’s Greatest Shave

On Monday 12 March, Minnamurra Public School participated in The World's Greatest Shave. The students had a Crazy Hair Mufti Day, bringing gold coin donations to support the Leukemia Foundation. At 12:00 pm, 11 students and one teacher shaved their hair. Some of them felt a little bit nervous at the thought of shaving their hair, but all of the students were smiling by the end of it.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR PARENTS AND CARERS

Bus Travel

The moratorium on bus travel for Kiama Coaches buses, for students without a BUS PASS, ends on Friday 23 March 2018.

From Monday 26 March ALL students will require a bus pass OR money.

Fares are $1.10 or $1.70, the $1.70 fare is generally to Kiama Downs and Kiama. Correct fares can be confirmed by contacting Kiama Coaches on 4232 3466.

Replacement cost for a lost Bus Pass is $15. Contact Kiama Coaches to arrange a new one.

Kiama Coaches do not accept Opal Cards.

NB: Between now and 23 March bus drivers will be asking students if they have a bus pass or have applied for one and reminding them they will need to have a bus pass by 23 March.

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Two students were able to cut off long lengths of hair. These will be donated and woven into wigs for people who ‘didn't choose to lose their hair.’ We are so proud of our amazing students, who showed us how thoughtful and generous they are. The students who shaved their hair were: Mikayla S, Cody B, Jacob M, Bella F, Max O, Will M, Thomas S, Dexter H, Jahl W, Jacob H as well as Paige C and Indiya R who shaved part of their hair. Miss Carol Laverty, joined the students and shaved her hair. One of the students who shaved their hair, Dexter, is in remission from hepatoblastoma (liver cancer). Here's what some of the students said about shaving their hair: Jahl: It feels fresh. It feels cool when you touch it. Thomas: It felt cold after it was done, but it felt nice to get all of the hair off. Dexter has a communication switch. His friend recorded herself saying "I'm getting my hair shaved off". Dexter hit the button again and again and again, telling everyone. Paige: We had fun at the assembly, shaving our hair off. Bella: It was a last minute decision for me to cut all of my hair off. I did it for Mikayla. Mikayla: I had an amazing time and I don't regret it. Miss Laverty: I am so proud of all the students who joined in. The students and staff enjoyed supporting this great cause and there was such a positive atmosphere at Minnamurra Public School. Through the Crazy Hair Mufti Day and the sponsorship of the shavers, Minnamurra PS raised over $6,000 for The World's Greatest Shave and the Leukemia Foundation.Please find photos attached to this week’s newsletter and on our Minnamurra Teachers’ Facebook page. Miss Laverty World’s Greatest Shave Co-ordinator

Minnamurra Teachers’ Facebook Update

Over the coming weeks you will find a few changes to our Minnamurra Teachers’ page and Minnamurra PS Connect group. We will be using our page to showcase MPS events, activities, performances and achievements. We also

Our famous

Easter Eggstravaganza is coming!

Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2

Parents, Grandparents, Family and Friends are invited to come along and

be entertained by our amazing K-2 Students.

Date: Thursday 29 March 2018 Time: 12:00 pm

Venue: In our COLA

Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 students are asked to make an Easter Themed or

Crazy Hat for our parade at home and bring it in on the day.

We hope to see you there!!

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encourage and welcome you and the students to share any achievements with our page. The first change we will be making is that the Minnamurra PS Connect group will no longer run. This is to create less confusion about where to navigate to find information. From now on all information will be posted to our Minnamurra Teachers’ page so please make sure you friend request us at the following link to ensure you can see our posts: https://www.facebook.com/MinnamurraTeachers We will be tightening up security and privacy within the Minnamurra Teachers’ page. What does this mean?

All posts and tags will require review by MPS before being published

Only friends of Minnamurra Teachers can see our timeline content and posts

Watch this space and enjoy! Mrs Smith Facebook Co-ordinator

MinnaMunchies News

Canteen Roster Weeks 1-2

Thursday, 15 March Volunteers Needed

Friday, 16 March Pru Gibson

Monday, 19 March Debbie McGowan

Tuesday, 20 March Grant Wilson

Wednesday, 21 March Volunteers Needed

Please be advised that the final meal deal day for Term 1 is on Tuesday 27 March. Pies and sausage rolls with fruit juice and jelly is on offer again for $5.00. Orders will

open on Flexischools at the end of this week, or through the canteen as normal. Cut off for meal deal day orders will be Friday 23 March. The Minnamurra Easter Eggstravaganza is on again this year on Thursday 29 March. MinnaMunchies will be offering an assortment of freshly made sandwiches and rolls, tea, coffee and something sweet. Notes will go home in the coming weeks for parents /grandparents/carers who wish to pre-order. Angela & Hana MinnaMunchies Co-ordinators

COMMUNITY NEWS Disclaimer: Minnamurra Public School advertises in this

column as a service to parents. Minnamurra Public School does not endorse, sponsor or accept

responsibility for the management or organisation of the advertised events or services.

Please see attachments: ISHS Talented Sport and Development Program

Information Sheet MPS Ethics Poster & Q&A

Kiama Community Garden Plant Sale

Calling all GrandparentsMany of our Minnamurra Primary School kids

want to learn Ethics, but there's no one to teach them. Each week about 150 students do

Non-Scripture.

It's just two hours per week. During school terms only.

Training & lesson plans provided.

Can you help?

Contact local mum, Fran Wood 0404 184 175 ~ frances.wood@hotmail.com

Want to know more?

Teaching Ethics at Minnamurra Primary School

What's Ethics? Ethics can be taught to NSW public school students as an alternative to Scripture and Non-Scripture. It's a secular approach to problem solving using reason, values & principles. Ethics classes support students to make their own judgments about whether something is right or wrong, good or bad and to explain why using evidence & reason.

How many Ethics teachers do you need? We'd like to recruit 4-6 volunteers to teach students in years K-6.

What's involved? Ethics classes are generally about 30 minutes long and can have 8-22 students. They're held each week during terms 1-4 in school hours at the school. Primary Ethics will teach you everything you need to know about becoming an Ethics teacher & provide you with lesson plans. All you need to do is come along each week, deliver the lesson plans & enjoy helping our wonderful MPS students to learn.

Do I need to have teaching experience? No. You just need to be an Australian citizen who's computer literate, enjoys working with children & has a willingness to learn.

Do I need to be related to a student at the school? No. We welcome all members of the community to support our school.

What happens if I want to travel, have an appointment or get sick? It'd be great if you could schedule travel & appointments around your classes to provide consistency for the children. If this isn't possible or you get sick, just let MPS know as soon as you can. We'll ask another volunteer to take your class or have a teacher supervise the kids instead.

How can I apply to teach Ethics at MPS? You can apply online at www.primaryethics.com.au/volunteer/ethics-teacher

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TALENTED SPORT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM YEAR 6 TRIALS SCHOOL AND PARENT INFORMATION SHEET

On Thursday March 29th, Illawarra Sports High School will be holding the Year 6 Trials for 2019 Year 7

enrolment in the Talented Sports and Development Program. Please pass on this information to parents and students interested in ISHS.

Date – Thursday March 29th, 2018 Time – 8.00am to 1.00pm Venues – Football (soccer) – Berkeley Sports and Social Club All other sports - Illawarra Sports High School Stadium and Oval. Open to – Current Year 6 students looking to trial for entry into the Talented Sports and Development Program, year 7 2019. Students MUST be involved in community club sport in the program they are trialing for. Teachers – feel free to contact the Director of Sport for more details on sporting criteria and level required. Sports to Trial for -

• Rugby League & Union • Girls All Codes (RL, RU, Touch, Oztag) • Netball • Basketball • Surfing (Must be enrolled in a Boardriders club) • Football (Soccer) – will be held at Berkeley Sports and Social Club

Transport Arrangements – Private transport. Supervision – The day will be fully supervised by high school teachers. Primary teachers are not required to attend. Parents are welcome to stay and watch. Cost – Nil Uniform – Students are not required to wear school sports uniform, any appropriate sport clothes will be suitable.

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Equipment – Runners to perform the fitness tests inside the stadium, any protective gear, e.g. mouth-guard or shin-pads, headgear, drink bottle, hat, sunscreen, football boots, etc. Full contact will occur in league and union. Recess – Students MUST bring their own food for recess. School canteen is NOT available. Format –

• Students will complete fitness tests. • Students will then be placed into sport specific groups for trialing. • Each sport will have different criteria which will be explained to the students at the beginning. • Some sports have limited spots available. Students may be placed on a waiting list. • If needed, a second trial may have to take place at a later date. Students will be informed of any

details. • Students will not find out results of their trial on the day – they will be informed via post.

Student Registration - Students must register their attendance at the trials no later than Thursday March 22nd. Primary schools can send me a list of students attending or parents can register attendance at the trials at Illawarra Sports High School’s front office or online via the school website. If a child is unable to attend the trial due to other commitments, please still register and return the permission form so I have their details. I will then contact those parents to give them additional information.

Students are to bring the permission note and application form with them on the day. NO NOTE = NO TRIAL.

For any additional information is required please don’t hesitate to call the front office on 42711099. Yours in sport,

Amy Child HT Sport and Director of TSDP

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Talented Sports and Development Program

Year 6 Application to Trial Please ensure that these forms are returned on the day of the trial.

Different sports will have different criteria, and please note that some sports will have a maximum number that can be accepted into the program. Students may be placed on a wait list. General Criteria –

1. Be involved in the sport outside of school, e.g. enrolled in a community club, boardriders, etc. 2. Students must demonstrate high fitness level and sporting ability. 3. Students must demonstrate enthusiasm, a positive attitude and ‘coachability’. 4. Positive school welfare record. A primary reference is required for all students applying.

Final enrolment acceptance letters will be sent out Term 2. Please be aware that the Rugby League and Union Trials will be full contact and that students will not be allowed to play without appropriate boots, mouth-guard and other protective equipment. If a student is unable to attend trials due to another commitment, please contact ISHS for more information.

Event: Illawarra Sports HS - Yr 6 Trials Venue: Football (soccer) – Berkeley Sports and Social Club

All other sports – Illawarra Sports High School Stadium and Oval Gura St, Berkeley

Date: Thursday March 29th. Time: 8.00am to 1.00pm Equipment : Joggers (for indoor), protective gear for your sport, a mouthguard is highly

recommended for all sports and mandatory for contact. Football boots, shin pads, head gear etc are to be worn.

Uniform: Appropriate sporting wear, e.g. footy shorts, singlet, shin pads, etc. Transport: Private transport. Parent’s may drop students off or are welcome to stay. Cost: Nil Bring: Hat, runners, footy boots, water bottle, food, the school canteen will NOT be

available to primary students. -Normal school code of behavior is required at all times.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

Medical insurance: Parents please note there is no personal injury insurance cover provided by the NSW Department of Education and Training for students in relation to school sporting activities, physical education lessons or any other school activity. Parents and caregivers are advised to access the

level and extent of their child’s involvement in the sport program offered by the school, school zone, area and state school sport association when deciding whether additional insurance cover, above that provided by Medicare, is required. Personal accident insurance cover is available through normal retail

insurance outlets. The NSW Supplementary Sporting Injuries Benefits Scheme, funded by the NSW Government, covers any injury resulting in the permanent loss of a

prescribed faculty or the use of some prescribed part of the body.

Please return this note to Mrs Child at the Trials.

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I give my consent for my son / daughter __________________________________________ of year 6 at

________________________ School, to participate in the TSDP Yr 6 Trials at Illawarra Sports High School

on Thursday March 29th, 2018.

If trialling for Rugby League or Union please read.

While I appreciate the efforts made by the school to minimise the possibility of injury, I understand that there will remain some degree of risk inherent in participation in what is essentially a body contact sport. I understand that the wearing of a correctly fitted mouthguard is mandatory in all games and training sessions.

Under no circumstances should my child/ward be allowed to play/trial in the following positions:

_______________________________

I have read and understand the details provided on this information sheet. I also understand that I should

keep the information sheet as a reference until after the excursion / activity.

My child would like to trial for the following sport -

Rugby League (Boys only – full contact) Basketball

Girls All Codes (RL, RU, Touch, Oztag) Netball

Football (Soccer) FSC or Sydney FC Surfing – surf board not required. Additional surf trial TBA.

Student special needs (eg. Allergies, medical conditions, etc). Attach ASCIA plan if required.

______________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact for the Trials

Emergency contact:________________________________________________________

Emergency contact phone number : ________________________________________

Signed:________________________________________________ Date: ____/____/2018

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Student Information

Student SURNAME Student FIRST NAME

DOB Gender(circle) Male Female

Parent/Caregiver(s)

Home Address

Mailing Address

Email Address

Home Phone

Parent/Caregiver(s) Work Phone 1.

Parent/Caregiver(s) Mobile Phone 1.

Student Mobile Phone Current School

Name of Primary Teacher