Newsletter of Murwillumbah Primary School

Newsletter  of Murwillumbah Primary School                                                                                                           Email: murwillumb-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
PO Box 3 (Eyles Ave.,)                                                                                                                                            Website: www.murwillumb-p.schools.nsw.edu.au  
MURWILLUMBAH NSW 2484   
Principal – Mrs Robyn Edwards
            

School P&C meets at 6.30pm on 4^th Wednesday of each month – all welcome 
Next P & C Meeting will be held on 25 November at 6.30pm in the staffroom

Quote of the Week: It’s a new day and a chance to try again.

Congratulations to our merit award recipients:

Week 4:

Due to the Remembrance Day Ceremony last week, we didn’t have our usual assembly and no merit awards were given.

Week 5:

School Musical

The school musical will be held on Tuesday 1^st December at the Elliott Centre at Murwillumbah High School. Notes will be sent home soon detailing all of the arrangements. On Tuesday, 1^st December all students will go to the high school in the morning to rehearse during the day. Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 children are to arrive at Murwillumbah High school at 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start. Children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 are to arrive at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start. 

Remembrance Day Service

On Wednesday 11^th November  students form Years 3,4,5 & 6 from Murwillumbah Primary went to the Cenotaph to participate in the service to honour those who have fought for our country in war. Our school leaders, Riley Yates, Summer Masters and Samantha Morrin  were chosen by Mr Derek Sims to lead the service . They were assisted by Druen Pidgeon. One of our Year One students, Jordan Simkins made a very touching speech to the community on behalf of this generation about the significance for young people of Remembrance Day. As part of the service our school, along with other community members sang two hymns-The Recessional and Abide with Me. The songs were accompanied by the Murwillumbah High School Band. Our Sydney choir students performed a song while the wreaths were being laid. We then stayed to watch the unveiling of a plaque to honour those who fought in the Korean War.

Mr Derek Sims made special mention of how he was impressed with our ‘dignity and decorum’ in leading the service.

Upcoming events

We are heading into a very busy time of year. Please watch for notes, information and reminders going home regarding these events.

Combined Church Service

Notes went home yesterday regarding the service for both Catholic and Protestant children to walk to the Anglican Church next Tuesday 24^th November for this special service. Can you please return the permission note to your child’s class teacher before next Monday 23^rd November.

Netball Gala Day

This day has now been rescheduled and will be held on Wednesday  25^th November. Mrs Hill will be sending notes out soon to the children selected to participate on this day .

K-2 and Kinder 2010 Disco

This will be held on Thursday 26^th November from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. There will be a sausage sizzle and drinks  provided. The cost is $ 4 for school children. Preschoolers and adults are free. Glow sticks will be on sale for $1 and $2.

Touch Football

This day is scheduled for Friday 27^th November.

Year 6 Orientation Days

For children who will be attending Wollumbin High in 2010, activities will be held on Thursday 3^rd December.

There will be a 2 day orientation ( December 2^nd and 3^rd) for children going to Murwillumbah High School next year.

Gold Reward Day

This will be held on Friday 4 December. Students who have achieved their Gold award will be treated to a movie and special treats.

Year 6 Farewell

This will be held on Monday 7^th December from 5pm to 8pm. The children will be treated to dinner and dancing and parents are invited to come to the farewell at 7:30pm for the formal presentation part. The children have decided to have individual themes this year. However, dress needs to be smart/casual and appropriate eg. no thongs and no board shorts.

Presentation Day Assembly

This will be held on Wednesday 9^th December at 9am.

Mad Sports Water Games –K-2

This will be held Thursday 10^th December from 11:30am – 1:00pm for K-2 children.

Pool Activities Day – Years 3-6

On Friday 11^th December our years 3-6 will walk to Murwillumbah Pool for a day of activities and fun. This will be the end of year party day.  Children who are not good swimmers will be required to wear a coloured band on their wrist for identification.

Bell Ringing

Traditionally, as one of their final activities, our Year 6 students ring the bell for every year they have attended Murwillumbah Primary. This will happen on Friday December 11^th.

Active After School Program

AASC Program concludes: Week 6 - Wednesday 25 November 2009.

Thank you

Jessica Smith

LIBRARY NEWS

The Library will be closed from Weeks 7-9 for stocktake. There will not be any lessons during that time. Borrowing will continue until Wk 5; after that time all books will need to be returned. It is library policy that a replacement cost be paid for lost or damaged books. Reminder notices will be sent out over the next few weeks for all overdue books. If your child brings home a reminder note it would be appreciated if you could attend to the matter immediately. All books need to be returned by the end of Week 6.

Premier’s Reading Challenge  Over the next few weeks, the Sun-Herald will be publishing the names of all children who completed the PRC, in a special supplement available exclusively to schools. Each family will receive a copy of the Sun-Herald with their child’s/children’s name in it. Children whose surname begins with A-K will receive their free copy next week. Surnames beginning with L-Z  will receive theirs the following week.

Bookclub Issue 7 orders have arrived and been handed out. Issue 8 brochures have been distributed and all orders must be in by Friday 30^th November. This is the last order for 2009. Thank you to all the families who have supported the school by purchasing items from Scholastic Book Clubs this year.

Book Sale  Beginning next week children will be able to buy books that have been removed from the library shelves to make room for new stock. Books will cost 10c – 50c. There are also several sets of encyclopedia and Childcraft volumes for sale. If any family wishes to purchase them, please contact Mrs Vining in the Library.

Mrs Vining.

Student Banking

If you would like your child to become a “Super Saver” we have Commonwealth Bank application forms available from the school office. Our school banking day is on a Monday of each week. Children bring their deposit book and money to the school office and it is processed that week and books are returned to your child.

The CBA pays a commission to the school for each student banking deposit.

Lost Property

We have lots of school uniforms in lost property without names on them. If you are missing any items please come in and look through our lost property box. We will keep them for 2 weeks, any items not claimed as of Wednesday 2 December will be donated to charity.

Canteen News

Please phone Christine Sanderson on 0427 226 869 as soon as possible if you cannot work your rostered day.  Canteen is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

Sushi Day - Every Wednesday, until the end of term is Sushi Day. Students can buy tuna, chicken or vegetarian sushi for $2 a container (5pieces). Sushi can be ordered on the day or just bought from the canteen.

Canteen Roster

Term 4

Thursday 19 November          Carolyn, Bianca

Friday 20 November               Michelle, Chris

Monday 23 November Phil

Wednesday 25 November      Justine, Sonia

Thursday 26 November          Bianca, Sue

Friday 27 November               Alison, Trudy

Monday 30 November Angela, Chris

Wednesday 2 December       Justine, Bec

Thursday 3 December            Carolyn, Chris

Friday 4 December                 Bianca, Michelle

COMMUNITY NOTICES

·        Air Conditioning – For all your air conditioning and refrigeration needs please contact Nick de Lyon at Jade A&R on 0414862762

·        Murwillumbah Taekwando – Mondays and Thursdays from 5.30-6.30 at the Murwillumbah Catholic Hall. Self defence for the whole family. Free uniform if you join for 2 months. Established for 15 years. Call 1300 552122 or visit www.shimjang.com

·        Tweed Shire Vacation Care- Bookings for December 09/January 2010 vacation care are open from Monday 23 November, 2009. For further information ph: 07 5523 3708