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Principal’s Report
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS
It was great to see so many parents in attendance at our first information sessions for Years 1, 2 and 3 last night. Having chatted with a number of parents, I know that you found the information valuable and appreciated our efforts to ensure that we work together in providing the best possible opportunities for your child. A number of parents commented on the how well the teachers work together and support one another. This circulating of professional knowledge and shared understanding of student needs is a critical factor in achieving the best outcomes for our children.
You are reminded that information session for Years 4, 5 and 6 are tonight and for Kindergarten next Tuesday.
SPORTS CAPTAINS RECOGNISED
This Thursday we start our assemblies for 2015. All parents are welcome to attend the 3-6 Assembly at 2pm in the School Hall. At this assembly we will recognise our sports captains for 2015 as well as those that achieved success at the recent swimming carnival.
FAREWELL
This Friday we farewell Marcus Hebbard. Marcus has been our General Assistant for the past three years, and has made a significant contribution to the class-rooms, facilities and grounds in his time. We wish Marcus well as he moves to a school closer to home. A panel will be formed to select his replacement this term.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Most of our students have maintained a beautiful school uniform over the last few weeks, and I thank all the students and parents who have helped keep our school looking so fantastic in uniform. Whilst I acknowledge that many classes are still getting their sports day up and running, I have noticed an increasing number of students without black school shoes. The wearing of bright sports shoes with the normal school uniform is not allowed. This is an increasing problem, especially in our senior students, those who are expected to be the role models for our younger ones. I would appreciate everyone’s support in getting our school uniform back to its best.
BOYS TOILETS
Today I have had a discussion with all boys from Years 1 to 6 about the state of the boys toilets. I discussed the throwing of paper balls thrown all over the walls, blocking toilets full of paper, and various other disappointing occurrences. These actions are not acceptable at school and boys need to do better when using these facilities. Can parents please assist by talking to their boys and reinforcing these messages. Thanks for your support.
Matthew Ackerman Principal (rel)
Newsletter
Quick Links
Wednesday 11 February 2015 T1 W3
Maroubra Junction Public School Website School Calendar Maroubra Junction P&C
Permission Notes to download
Calendar
Week 3
Tue 10 Parent Info Session Years 1-3
February
Wed 11 Parent Info Session Years 4-6
February
Week 4
Mon 16 Scripture & Ethics begin Mon 11.30 Years 3-4 Mon 12.00 Years 5-6 Thu 11.30 K-2 Zone Basketball Trials
February
Tue 17 Parent Info Session Kindergarten Zone AFL Trials
February
Wed 18 Junior Band begins Zone Tennis Trials February
Fri 20 Welcome BBQ PSSA Rnd 1 February
Week 5
Mon 23 School Council Meeting 6.30pm Staffroom Zone League & Soccer Trials February
Tue 24 Zone Hockey Trials
February
Thu 26 Zone Swimming Carnival
February
Fri 27 PSSA Rnd 2
February
Kinder students being great
office messengers
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Information Nights
Our parent information nights for Years 1, 2
and 3 were very successful last night. Thanks
to all parents who attended. Further parent
information nights will be held as follows:
Wednesday, 12th February
Year 4 5.45-6.30pm
Year 5 6.30-7.15pm
Year 6 7.15-8.00pm
Tuesday, 18th February
Kindergarten 6.00-6.45pm
Parents should go straight to their child’s classroom to meet
with the class teacher. A map showing classroom locations
is displayed outside the office.
20th Annual Hellenic Studies Awards
2105 at NSW Parliament
House
Congratulations to Evan Tsiokos for an Outstanding Achievement In his studies of the Greek language. Evan was awarded the Phoevos Awards for Excellence in Hellenic Studies at the primary level . He was awarded his certificate and Trophy on Tuesday 3
rd February at
N.S.W. Parliament House.
Ms Stamatellis
Band Committee
We are looking for some enthusiastic and interested parents who have children in the band this year to form a band committee. The band committee will assist Directions in Music with organising and the general running of the band. We will meet on a monthly basis to discuss items that will assist the band to achieve their goals.
If you are interested, can you please contact Ms Stamatellis.
Regards
Ms Stamatellis
Swimming Carnival
Last Wednesday our students participated in our annual swimming carnival. Congratulations to all students who participated either in a race or in the novelty events, it was a great day and well organised.
Results of the day will be announced at the assembly on Thursday at 2pm. Students and parents are able to access the results using the link below. Well done to all. Those in bold will be
representing our school at the Zone Carnival February 26.
Assembly Changes in 2015
This year we are celebrating student success on Thurs-day’s at 2pm. There will be a four week rotation of assembies and a timetable will be released next week for semester one. The rotation will be;
Yrs 3-6 Minor Assembly run by school leaders
Yrs K-2 Minor Assembly run by school leaders
Yrs 3-6 Major Assembly run by 2 classes
Yrs K-2 Major Assembly run by 2 classes
Therefore each half of the school will have an assembly each fortnight on Thursdays. Parents are welcome to attend all assemblies.
Year Six Farewell meeting
Attention to all Year 6 Parents. There will be a meeting at the Coffee Club on Wednesday 18th February at 7.00pm to discuss this years Year 6 farewell.
All welcome. Any questions please contact either Charmaine 0438888807 or Lisa 0408900859.
Look forward to seeing you.
More Information: 2015 Map of School
More Information: MJPS 2015 Swimming Results
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Wakakirri 2015
Our school would like to enter Wakakirri 2015 – Australia’s search for the best Story-Dance! Wakakirri is an annual performing arts festival for primary schools. Each year hundreds of schools across Australia perform in Professional Theatres for audiences of family, friends and the official Wakakirri ‘search’ Panel. A Wakakirri Story Dance is a 3-7 minute performance by a school that theatrically tells a story using a combination of dancing, acting and creative movement to pre-recorded music. Schools can tell any story and use any combination props, costumes and sets. Wakakirri is wonderful endeavour for schools, proven to develop student’s creative thinking, school pride, teamwork, self worth and life skills. Performing in Wakakirri is an experience students never forget. Schools spend show day rehearsing and meeting other schools and that same night walk the red carpet with the Panel Reps and perform on the big stage. Every school’s story is filmed for Wakakirri TV as part of the search for ‘Story of the Year’. Rehearsals will begin term 2 and run for 12 weeks on Tuesdays during lunchtime for any interested 3-6 students. Our school will be performing at NIDA Theatre in August. Wakakirri is a non-compulsory extra curricular activity for interested students. Participation numbers are limited and done on a first in first served basis. The total cost per student will be $100. This includes 12 rehearsals with an accredited Wakakirri specialist, costumes, makeup and performance day. Parents can buy tickets to performance day. A full colour flyer will be sent home with your child soon including online registration details. Registration must be completed by the end of Term 1, 2015.
Sports Captains Recognised
This week at our assembly we will recognise our fantastic sports house captains and vice captains.
FLYNN
Captains—Theo B and Nicola I
Vice Captains—Toby P and Rhiannan P
McKINNON
Captains—George V and Christie T
Vice Captains—Daley L and Riley K
DRUMMOND
Captains—Zac B and Josephine H
Vice Captains—Nicholas W and Naomi S
CHISHOLM
Captains—Zac R and Joey H
Vice Captains—Zac F and Leila M
We wish all our leaders success in 2015.
Class Parents
The role of class parent focuses on assisting with communication (mainly by email) between the class teacher and parents of children in that class. Being on the class parent list is another way to ensure you keep in touch with what’s going on at school. Parents who register will automatically have weekly newsletters emailed to them. P&C messages will be sent directly from the P&C Executive to parents. This is to ensure everyone receives the information at the same time. To register to receive emails from class parents and school newsletters, please click on the link
Resource Fees (repeat)
Notes regarding student resource fees were sent home this week. The fees cover a range of necessary resources to support student learning. Prompt payment would be greatly appreciated. Please contact the principal if you require more time to make payments.
Arrival Time for Students
We have a number of students who have been arriving at school very early. Parents are reminded that supervision does not commence until 8.30am and any student needing to be at school before this time should be attending the Care Centre.
More Information: http://www.wakakirri.com/ Or see Mrs Andreu
More Information: http://www.mjpspandc.com.au/
classparentsystem
More Information: Resource Fees K-6
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Concern/Question/Information Appropriate Contact
Academic progress of child Arrange interview with class teacher. Any referrals to the school learning and support team must go through the class teacher.
Welfare of own child Arrange interview with class teacher.
Health issues - minor Notify class teacher in writing.
Health issues - more serious Arrange interview with deputy principal or principal. Develop health care plan with class teacher and deputy principal or principal.
Administering of medication at school
Complete and sign form provided at the office. Medication to be provided in original packaging. Advice from a medical doctor may also be required.
Custody/Court Orders Arrange interview with principal; provide copy of orders.
Change of address or emergency contact details
Contact office staff and provide proof if required. Notify class teacher.
Explanation of absence Explanation in writing to class teacher.
Application for exemption (leave longer than 20 days)
Collect form from office and return to the principal for approval.
Child leaving the school Notify the class teacher and the school office
Behaviour or actions of a student other than your own child (in class)
Contact your child's class teacher.
Behaviour or actions of a student other than your own child (in the
playground)
Contact the assistant principal relevant to stage level of your child who will investigate the matter and get back to you within two days. Kindergarten: Easter Carmeli Years 1&2: Nickie Karas Years 3&4: Lauren Roberts Years 5&6: Trisha Noble
School policy or process Contact office to arrange interview with deputy principal or principal, providing to office staff an outline of your question or concern.
CONTACTING THE SCHOO L
Community News Disclaimer Maroubra Junction Public School as a service to
parents will advertise community events which may be of interest. MJPS does
not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility to
the management or organization of these events.
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Thank you to all those who attended our first P&C meeting for 2015. It was wonderful to see some new faces. Just a reminder P&C meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the Library (unless otherwise notified). CLASS PARENT SYSTEM Don’t forget to join the email list to stay informed about what’s happening at our school: Class Parent System. Kelly Robinson and Samantha Saunders have done a fantastic job in enhancing this system – your time and effort is greatly appreciat-ed. Thanks! UNIFORM SHOP UPDATE If you would like to volunteer to work in the uniform shop, please contact Kellie at [email protected]. Also a reminder that the uniform shop closes at 2.45pm on Tuesday afternoons to allow volunteers to balance the monies taken before they collect their children. If you can’t make it to the uniform shop to purchase your items, please print an order form: http://www.mjpspandc.com.au/c/ uniform-shop Fill it out and return it to the office with your payment (cash or cheque only). Your items will be returned to you via your child. WELCOME BARBECUE AND DISCO The whole school is invited to our Welcome Barbecue & Disco to be held on Friday 20 February – please come along! Important things to note:
The barbecue will be firing from 5.15pm until 7.30pm. There will also be drinks, chips and cool disco items to purchase.
Kindergarten FREE ENTRY disco will begin at 5.30pm.
Years 1 -2 FREE ENTRY disco begins at 6.00 and finish at 7.00pm.
Years 3 – 6 FREE ENTRY disco begins at 7.15 and finish at 8.30pm
Halal and vegetarian options will be available. For more information or to see what is involved in volunteering on the night (thank you to those who have already volunteered) please see Welcome BBQ 2015. We need people to help set up, BBQ, sell food and beverages and to pack away. It is always a fun evening above all it is a great way to meet new (and old) MJPS families. I look forward to seeing you there. Karen Birrell, President [email protected]
