A Taste of Macintyre Last Friday evening at the annual Taste of Macintyre community gathering, our school was proudly represented by Miss Pettit's Drumming Group, Miss Boland's Dance Troupe and sixty-four students from our combined Primary Choir, with Mrs Hare and Mrs Aitken. In front of a capacity audience our students performed with great confidence, showing a high level of creative talent. The guests were well entertained by each of our groups and IPS was acknowledged with high praise. A big thank you to all of the parents, grandparents and carers who were able to bring their children, so

very nicely presented, to this after school event.

ANZAC March ANZAC Day is Tuesday 25th of April which is at the beginning of Term 2. Our school will be participating in the Inverell Street March at 10.15am and the Commemorative Service held at the Inverell Memorial Pool at 11am. Students K-6 are invited to participate in the parade and will be accompanied by school staff during the March and Service. The students will need to assemble outside the Inverell Art Gallery in Evans Street at 9:45am. Students will need to be in full summer uniform including black shoes and red sun safe hat. Please bring a bottle of water. Your child can be collected from the front of the pool at the conclusion of the service. We appreciate your ongoing support of our school at the Anzac Day Service.

Year 5 Entry to an Opportunity class in 2018 Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving academically gifted students. Applications for opportunity class placement are considered mainly on the combined results of the Opportunity Class Placement Test and school assessments. The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2017. If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2018, you need to apply soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address). Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from 26 April 2017 in a printed application information booklet and at https://education.nsw.gov.au/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 . The application website opens on 26 April 2017 and closes on Friday 12 May 2017. No late applications will be accepted. There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 26 April 2017. You must submit only ONE application for each student.

NEWSLETTER

Thursday 6th April, 2017 Week 11, Term 1

Up and Coming

April

——————————— Friday 7 Last day Term 1

Monday 24 Staff Development Day

Tuesday 25 ANZAC Day

Wednesday 26 Students return Term 2

Thursday 27 Cricket Trials 6P MHS transition

Friday 28 Cross Country

May

——————————— Monday 1 6C MHS Transition

Wednesday 3 6C MHS Transition

School Assembly

Friday 5 Sport Gala Day

Thursday 18 P&C Meeting

Friday 19 Zone Cross

Country

Friday 12 Stewart House envelopes due

Friday 19 Zone Cross

Country

June

——————————— Friday 2 Responsible Pet Program

Monday 5-9 NAIDOC Week

Friday 16 Regional Cross Country

Friday 23 Athletics Carnival

Sports Report This term, we have noticed a big improvement in students’ sporting skills, both in team and individual sports. Congratulations to all students who have strived to achieve and excel in this subject area and thank you to all parents for supporting your children in their sporting endeavours.

Recently, 6 senior boys participated with determination and vigour in the Inverell Zone Cricket Trials. Well done Harry Edmonds for succeeding in making it to the North West Trials, which will be held next term. Last Friday, Zac O’Grady attended the State Trials for rugby league in Tamworth, displaying a highly commendable effort and dedication to the sport. Great work Zac!

This week, the Grills brothers went all the way to Sydney to compete at the PSSA State Swimming Championships. They both achieved PB’s and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere at Homebush Stadium.

Thank you to the teachers who have been training our school cricket, soccer, netball and rugby teams. All students in these teams have improved their knowledge of the game and their skills, while having a great time getting active.

We look forward to further developing students’ skills next term and seeing them participating in the School Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals, Gala Days and Knockout Competitions. Don’t forget to keep training throughout the holidays, as Cross Country is in week one!

4L Research Vietnam 4L have been completing research tasks on Vietnam this term. Students have researched information of Vietnam regarding currency, lifestyle, language spoken and festivals that are held in Vietnam. The have also written a 7 day holiday journal listing the sights and experiences of their holiday in Vietnam. Mrs Lennon has been amazed and delighted at the quality of research, creativity, work presentation and dedication shown by students in completing each task to such a high standard.

EnvironMentors Students in Year 2 attended an “EnvironMentors” session on Tuesday in the Library. They participated in group hands on activities with a recycling and sustainability focus. Students enjoyed an interesting and informative lesson.

Easter Raffle Congratulations to the following winners of the P&C Easter raffle 1st Campbell, 2nd R Mulligan, 3rd C Durbin, 4th K King. Thank you to everyone who bought and sold tickets. The P&C will use the money raised on valuable resources for our school.

Term 2 begins on Monday 24th April

for staff and students return on

Wednesday 26th April

Have a safe and enjoyable Easter

break.