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Tuesday 29 July 2014
1. PRINCIPAL
Education Week: Moree Public is celebrating the 60th Education
Week with the 1954 theme: Lighting the way to a better world. This
morning, we celebrate with an inter-denominational Service of
Worship followed by a parent / staff morning tea and visits to the
classrooms. Due to our very busy school schedule, some year 3, 4
and 6 students were out of their classrooms sitting the ICAS
English paper and unfortunately may have missed their class
visitors. However, parents are most welcome to pop in later this
week to view their child’s work – with our apologies for any
inconvenience this may have caused. The SRC members also
welcomed Mr David Tait and Mr David Gulliver from Tait’s Toyota
who have kindly donated a beautiful tree in celebration of National
Tree Day. This was planted near the kinder rooms and will be
nurtured in coming months by the 2014 kindergarten classes.
New Strategic Plan: Moree Public school is in the process of
setting its strategic directions for the next three years. We are
seeking parental input relating to this plan. Thank you to the many
parents who returned the survey last week. If you are yet to do so,
there is still time. Please send the completed survey (attached to a
previous newsletter) with your child or drop it in to the school office.
In addition, parents are invited to attend one of two workshops to
allow them to have input into the school plan. The workshops will
take about two hours and will be held in the school library at the
following times.
• Thursday 7 August 2014 at 11:30 am
• Monday 11 August 2014 at 6:00 pm
If you would like to attend please call the school and confirm with
office staff your preferred session. Please note the workshops are
the same.
Heferen Shield: A sunny day greeted athletes from Moree zone
schools as they competed for the Heferen Shield yesterday.
Congratulations go to the MPS team – bringing home the shield.
Mr van Velthuizen informs me that there were some outstanding
performances from our students with many selected to represent us
at the regional carnival. Congratulations to all of the Moree Public
School children who displayed a very high level of enthusiasm and
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athletic talent. The way our students cheered on their team-mates
was terrific to witness and highlighted the great sense of team spirit.
My thanks go to Mr van Velthuizen, Miss Withers, Mrs Black, Miss
Carlin and Mrs Nelson for their tireless work on the day. Our special
thanks go to all of our parent helpers who carried out jobs on the
day and to those who helped with the canteen. This wonderful day
for children from around the district could not be hosted without this
generous help.
Year 4 Bathurst Excursion: Best wishes to the students in Year 4
who will be travelling to Bathurst for their three day excursion.
Perhaps you may strike it rich at the old gold fields! I also
recommend that everyone packs some very warm clothes. Thank
you in advance to the accompanying parents, Mr Jennings and Mrs
Macey and to teachers, Mr Burgess, Mrs Twartz, Mrs Coombes and
Mr French for generously accepting this special responsibility, work
many additional hours to ensure the children of MPS can enjoy a
fantastic experience, develop their independence and learn more
about the Gold Rush period and life in the early days of settlement
in the central west.
Visiting Show: Book Week is not too far away but MPS got an
early start with our visiting shows last week featuring two of the
short listed books for the 2014 awards through the Childrens Book
Council. Students in Kindergarten to Year 4 enjoyed the show
based on the book, The Windy Farm. Students in Years 5 and 6
enjoyed the performance of My Life as an Alphabet. Students
found the shows both entertaining and informative.
These are just one part of an excellent program of Book Week
activities co-ordinated by librarian, Mrs Beattie. In a fortnight,
renowned children’s authors Ms Gaye Chapman and Mr John
Heffernan will conduct writing workshops for all classes at MPS.
These workshops will enhance the class teaching programs and
certainly encourage the joy of literacy and writing, most specifically.
Jump Rope for Heart: This event seems to grow more popular
every year with an increasing number of students adding to the
already high participation level in this event. The students certainly
display some excellent skills and excellent levels of physical fitness.
Once again, there were many entries in the lunch time Jump Off
and Miss Willoughby has provided a full report on the event. Taking
MPS website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/
• Tuesday 29 July - Education Week Services of Worship; 11.00am parent / staff morning tea; 11.20am tree planting; and
11.30 – 12.30pm visit to classrooms
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• Thursday, 1 August Moree District Schools Awards Ceremony commencing 11.00am
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what I thought may have been a less strenuous option, I was
delighted to be able to join in with the infants students as they had
fun with a range of skipping activities. Congratulations to all the
students who participated and gave their support to the Heart
Foundation through the Jump Rope for Heart program. This
program has a two-fold purpose: promoting fitness and healthy
lifestyle and raising much needed funds for research to help the
fight against heart disease and stroke. Thank you to the parents
and community members who have donated money through the
sponsorship of students. Sponsor money and completed forms
cant be returned to the school office.
OC Placement test: A large group of MPS students recently
elected to sit the placement test for possible placement in the
Opportunity class in 2015. Whilst the test is administered through
the High performing Students Unit (Sydney), Mrs Hosegood
reports that the students presented at the test centre with focus
and eager to try their best. Well done to everyone who have taken
the opportunity to pursue academic excellence.
Kindergarten enrolments 2015: Parents and community
members are reminded that Moree Public School is currently
accepting kindergarten enrolments for 2015. If you have a child
who turns five years of age before 31 July 2015 please complete
an enrolment form and return it to the front office. It is important to
complete these forms early as this information is vital for planning
and preparation for the 2015 class structure and staffing. Further
information relating to the Head Start into Kinder program and
family orientation morning will be published later in the term.
Assemblies: Last Friday the audience at the infants assembly
was treated to a delightful rendition of the Three Little Pigs Rap.
Our host class, 1M-4 did a fabulous job leading the assembly. At
the primary assembly, 4H-22 danced and presented a positive
message about coming to school with a smile because it is a
happy place to be. Thank you to both classes and to Miss
McPherson and Mrs Hunter.
This week the kindergarten assembly will be hosted by KL-9 in the
hall adjacent to the office at 10:30 am and the primary assembly
will be at 11:20 am in the new hall with 6E-16 as our hosts.
• HEFEREN SHIELD CARNIVAL: Yesterday, a marvellous group of
people came together to provide a canteen serving tasty morning
tea and lunch. On behalf of the P&C I would like to extend out
thanks to Tammy Elbourne, Jaymie McDonald, Heidi Brooks, Brett
Brazel, Marg Shelton, Anne Newton, Jill Stewart, Wendy
Dennison, Alex Barker and Mark Kite for their huge contribution to
the day. Once again, to Vicki Rae and her team for all of their
consistent hard work with running our canteen at the carnival and
at school – we appreciate the job you have all done.
Amy Quinlan (President)
3. JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
On Friday 25th July 2014 Moree Public School held its annual
Jump Rope for Heart day. All grades participated in activities such
as individual, partner and long rope skipping, relays, and
parachute. It was a fun day for all. In the week leading up to the
day, primary students participated in a jump off. This consisted of
Year 3/4 partner skipping and Year 5/6 individual skipping on
Wednesday, and Year 5/6 partner skipping and Year 3/4 individual
skipping on Thursday. The winners were:
Year 3/4 partner skipping - Millie Hobday and Leila Murray (1 min
48 secs);
Year 5/6 partner skipping - Abby Newton and Ameyla Brooks (5
mins 36 secs);
Year 3/4 Individual skipping - Piper Phillis (5 mins 49 secs);
Year 5/6 Individual skipping - Abby Newton (23 mins 4 secs)
Abby Newton holds the record for longest individual skip.
Everyone who participated in this wonderful cause are to be
congratulated. Students raising money for the Jump Rope for
Heart will need to have their forms in no later than Friday 15th
August 2014 (Week 5). Sponsorship forms will be collected from
the library steps for the rest of this week and given to class
teachers from next Monday, 4th August.
Sara Willoughy
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Parking: Parents are advised that parking conditions at the front
gate have been changed to a NO STOPPING zone between 8:00
am and 9:30 am in the morning and 2:30 pm and 4:00pm in the
afternoon. Unfortunately, despite the signage, numerous cars
continue to stop there and I continue to be concerned about the
safety of our students, your children. Please do not stop or park
in the NO STOPPING zone when dropping off or picking up your
child during these peak times. Your co-operation with this matter
will be greatly appreciated and will contribute to a safer area at
our front gate.
Mr Adrian King
2. P&C ASSOCIATION
• MEETING: The next meeting for the P&C will be confirmed in the
next newsletter.
• UNIFORM SHOP: The shop opens each Wednesday and Friday
mornings 8.30 – 9.30am by P&C volunteer Mrs Heidi Brooks.
5. SPORT REPORT
Heferen Sheld District Athletics Carnival: Once again a
fabulous day of competition was enjoyed by many students from
around the Moree district. Please take a moment to read the
attached flyer.
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6. COMING EVENTS – Terms 3 & 4, 2014
Please check each week for possible variations or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily Harvey
Norman Superstore School News segment a little after 7.00am.
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Education Week; Heferen shield athletics
Education Week Service of Worship & open classrooms
Life Ed van; ICAS English
Life Ed van; Yr 4 excursion to Bathurst – 3 dys
Life Ed van
Assemblies: 10.30 KL-9; 11.25 5F-17
Yr 6 Canberra excursion; Life Ed van;
Life Ed van
Life Ed van
NE Dance festival - Tamworth
Assemblies: 10.30 1G-3; 11.25 4M-24
Writers in residence for K-6: Gaye Chapman & John Heffernan
ICAS maths
District Athletics Carnival 2014
Yesterday, the Heferen Shield Athletics Carnival was held at Boughton
Oval with 17 schools from the district participating in a wonderful day of
sportsmanship, school spirit and great achievements. MPS had a team
of 40+ students attend the carnival, each achieving wonderful results
from trying their best. Many have now been selected to represent the
district at the Regional Carnival on 29th August in Tamworth –
congratulations to all students!
Moree Public School also came away with the highest point score
shield, what an achievement to win both swimming and athletics in the
same year!
New England Dance Festival – Tamworth (NB new date)
New England Dance Festival
Assemblies: 10.30 KW-10; 11.25 5A-18
Warialda horse sports
BOOK WEEK: Connect to Reading
P&C 2015 calendar ordering form sent home
Favourite Book Character dress up day – K-6
Assemblies: 10.30 2F-30; 11.25 4B-23
Assemblies: 10.30 KR-11, No primary assembly
Reg Athletics – Tamworth
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Yr 5 excursion to Sydney – 4 dys
P&C Fathers Day stall
Assemblies: 10.30 1H-6; 11.25 6E-16
Bingara Horse Sports
Assemblies: 10.30 KK-29; 11.25 4M-24
P&C calendar orders due
We also had 3 students who were awarded individual trophies –
Congratulations Abby, Roydell & Jayda!
Yr 3 excursion to Lake Keepit – 2 days
Assemblies: 10.30 1R-7; 11.25
Final day for Term 3
Public holiday
K-6 resume
MPS horse sports day
11 yrs Age
Champion
11 yrs Runner
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Abby Newton
Roydell Murray
Jayda Craigie
Assemblies: 10.30 2L-32; 11.25 5/6M-14
K-6 class photographs & special groups
Representative sporting team photographs
Assemblies: 10.30 KR-8; 11.25 3B
Cancer Council – Save the date…..
Please see the attached flyer and keep in mind the coming
fundraiser for the Cancer Council, called Mystery Box. A link to the
Mystery Box can be found at: http://mystery-box.com.au//
Further information is also available from
Mrs Alice Colbran 0419 662 876
Kinesiologist
Registered Kinesiologist, Mrs Narelle Groat will be in Moree on 2nd
and 3rd August. Appointments - 0437 347 956
A special thank you to our school leaders who assisted all day in
running the carnival. They represented themselves and the school with
pride, well done Georgia, Olivia, Josie, Elka, Andrew, Braith, Joshua &
Connor.