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The Meadows Mag A vibrant and caring learning community
Friday, 6th March, 2020
2C Fuller Street, Seven Hills NSW 2147 T 9631 3737 F 9896 3281 E [email protected] Website: www.themeadows-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Issue 3 - Term 1 - Week 6
Calendar
Important Dates in Term 1, 2020
Week 7
Monday, 9th March Commbank Start Smart K-2
Tuesday, 10th March P&C Meeting (AGM)
Wednesday, 11th March Sport in Schools (K-2)
Friday, 13th March Summer PSSA
Week 8
Tuesday, 17th March School Photos
Wednesday, 18th March BFOPA Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, 18th March Sport in Schools (3-6)
Friday, 20th March Summer PSSA
Week 9
Wednesday, 25th March Sport in Schools (K-2)
Friday, 27th March Summer PSSA
Principal’s Message
Sporting Stars!
Congratulations to Zac and Chris from Year 6 who have been selected to represent Seven Hills / Wentworthville Zone in the Sydney West Regional AFL Championships being held later this term.
Congratulations also to Kayhan in Year 5 who will represent the Zone in the Regional 11 Years Rugby League Championships later this month.
We know these boys will do themselves, their families and their school proud. Wishing them all every success!
Colour Run
What an AMAZING afternoon was enjoyed by all at last Friday’s Run4Fun Colour Explosion! After two previous postponements we were fortunate to enjoy wonderful weather conditions on Friday for this event that truly captivated every child, every teacher and many parents who jumped at the opportunity to join in the fun and frivolity.
Special thanks to Mr Hobby for all of his efforts in coordinating this memorable event and to all of the teachers for their incredible support in happily getting very wet and very colourful for a great cause! Funds raised from the Run4Fun fundraising in Term 4 2019 have been used to greatly reduce the cost of the school-
Office Hours Monday to Friday
8:20am - 3pm
Canteen Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:20am - 2pm
Before & After School Care
Enrolments can be made online at: www.squiggler.com.au/enrol-
now/ or for more information contact head office
on 1300 778 444
Uniform Shop Uniforms are sold in the canteen
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:20am - 9am
Payment by
cash & cheque at school
OR prepay online using MasterCard or Visa
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wide Sports in Schools Australia (SISA) program happening in our school each and every Wednesday afternoon throughout the year.
Thanks to Miss Choy, there’s over 150 outstanding photos from the event on our official school Facebook page. If you haven’t already done so, ‘like’ our page and check them out!
Young Leaders Day
Well done to our School Captain Zac, Vice-Captain Allissa, and Prefects Luc and Melisa who enjoyed an exceptional day in the city representing TMPS at Halogen Young Leaders Day. This awesome team learnt so much about leadership qualities from the likes of TV presenter Erin Molan, TV presenter, comedian and children's book author and illustrator, Rove McManus, former
Australian Netball captain and star on The Block, Bianca Chatfield and, everyone's favourite, inspirational speaker, John Coutis.
4500 primary-aged leaders from across New South Wales attended this event at the ICC Theatre at Darling Harbour. These guys are now well and truly ready to LEAD!
School Photos
School Photos Day is coming up on Tuesday, 17th March. All families received payment envelopes just over a week ago. Online payments must be made directly with The School Photographer via their website, not the school’s. Please ensure that you return the envelope by photo day.
ICAS – International Competitions and Assessments for Schools
A note has been issued today by Mr Prants to all students in Years 3-6 in regards to a new range of online assessments being offered at The Meadows PS, the ‘ICAS’ tests. ICAS stands for International Competitions and Assessments for Schools and students in Years 3 to 6 will have the opportunity in Term 3 to participate in a range of assessments for Science, Writing, Digital Technologies, English, Maths and Spelling. The assessments are suitable for students wishing to extend themselves academically and take up the personal challenge of competing in an international assessment. Please refer to the note for specific details about dates and the online registration and payment process.
Stewart House
Accompanying today’s newsletter you will find a ‘Stewart House Donation Drive 2020’ envelope. Stewart House, based at Curl Curl on Sydney’s northern beaches is a wonderful organisation which has been operating for almost 90 years.
Each year 1,700 public school children in need come to Stewart House from many parts of NSW and the ACT. During their stay, children are provided with optometric, dental and medical treatment as well as emotional support. This is balanced with health and educational programs and out of school activities to boost their self-esteem and to promote a healthier lifestyle.
All other costs associated with the children’s stay are met from charitable donations. That’s why your continued support of Stewart House is most important. Also, in 2020, your charitable donation of $2 or over will place you in the draw to with $4000 worth of holiday travel! All donations are due to school by the end of this term. Be sure to fill in the back of the envelope to be entered into the prize draw.
P&C News
The next meeting for the P&C will be held next Tuesday, 10th March. This will include the March general meeting as well as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where elections will take place to form your 2020 P&C Executive team. Anyone wishing to vote in 2020, including 2019 members, need to ensure they have paid the $2 membership fee by next Monday at the latest.
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Students’ Fun Page & Reader’s Prize
Once again in 2020, in an effort to increase the readership of our newsletter, I have included a Students’ Fun Page. Please have your child / children complete this week’s Fun Page activity at the back of this edition of The Meadows Mag to be in with a chance of winning some very cool prizes! Congratulations to Aariv of KS and Zachary 2/3A who each won a $30 Hoyts Movie Gift Card for completing the Fun Page activity in the previous edition of The Meadows Mag.
Look after each other,
Scott Staveley Principal
K-6 Assembly Award Winners – Week 5 Assistant Principal Awards (3 points)
Principal Awards (5 points)
Kindergarten Ahmad Kindergarten Dev
Year 1 Habishika Year 1 Akin
Year 2 Raaga Year 2 Saahir
Year 3 Lahtarnah Year 3 Sahayata
Year 4 Rayan Year 4 Mohammed
Year 5 Ryan S. Year 5 Maddison
Year 6 Charmaine Year 6 William
Week 5 Week 6 Teacher’s Awards (2 points)
Teacher’s Awards (2 points)
KH Lily Smit
KH Awan Sheryl
KP Mustafa
Srithika KP Kavin
Prakhar KS Kirralee
Ocean KS Aaditya
Naisha 1/2B Charlie
Elina 1/2B Agastya
Michael 1/2C Neha
Ryan 1/2C Dheav
Julius 1/2R Gabriel
Lauryn 1/2R Arnav
Kamel 2/3A Sofie 2/3A Zachary 3/4R Alexander
Srivitha 3/4R Demirhan,
Domonic 3/4T Ankur
Shania 3/4T Ackland
DJ 3-6TK Jordan
Monica 3-6TK Lauren
Michael 5/6A Christopher
Esah 5/6A Marcus
Decoda 5/6H Isabella
Zoe 5/6H
5/6S Jacob
Shanika 5/6S Melisa
Riley
Kookaburra Pins (Earned 10, 20, 30 points)
Blue Yellow Purple Jerekai Bihaan Habishika Ryan Kasius
Kaidyn Aaron Hari
Aleyna Marcus Ryan Isabella
Orange Jasmine, Christopher, Raina
Excursions & Activities in Progress
Excursion/ Activity
Date of excursion/
activity
Amount due
Payment due by
Sport in Schools
Every Wednesday
$20 for the
whole year
Wednesday, 19th February
BFOPA Choir
Rehearsals
18th March, 3rd June,
12th August $25 Friday,
13th March
Taronga Zoo
Stage 2
May Term 2
$30 Deposit
Friday, 20th March
Yrs 5/6 Milson Is.
Camp
18th – 20th November
$100 Deposit
Thursday, 9th April
CONGRATULATIONS Award Winners!
Congratulations to the 2020 Library Monitors
Charmaine Grace Rachel Shania-Lee Zoe Jacob
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Choir News
Each year The Meadows Senior Choir participates in the Blacktown Festival of Performing Arts Combined Choir and Education Week, both wonderful experiences for our students. We are currently finalising this year’s choir and have only 3 spots remaining. If your child has a choir note and wants to be part of this team, please make sure you return your note and BFOPA bus payment next week to save your spot. Thank you, Miss Byun
Stage 2 Overnight Excursion
For the first time The Meadows is offering an overnight excursion for students in Stage 2 during Term 2. Students will travel to Taronga Zoo and spend two days there, this means that students will be spending a night at the zoo!
What an amazing experience!
The cost of the excursion will be approximately $130.00 and will include coach transport, accommodation, activities, and ALL meals.
There are only 45 places available for this excursion and it is filling up fast. To secure your child’s place please ensure that you send in your note and deposit of $30 by Friday, 20th March.
Thank you, Miss Reyes
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Community Noticeboard The Meadows Public School, as a service to parents, will advertise community events that may be of interest. The Meadows Public School does not necessarily endorse or sponsor the events and accepts no responsibility for the management or organisation of these events
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