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Newsletter of
Murwillumbah Primary School
Tel: (02) 66721467
Quote of the Week: Your day is as good as you make
it.
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Congratulations to our merit award
recipients:
Week 2:
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KS |
Hannah, Jenna
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KL |
Jorja, Vance
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1/2P |
Krishan, Ayla
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1/2K |
Alexandra, Baileigh, Thomas,
Taryn |
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3/4S |
Eliza, Jayson
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3/4P |
Keshav, Jade
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5/6G |
Blake, Tara
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5/6H |
Sophie, Matilda
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5/6R |
James, Nick
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Week 3:
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KL |
Zac, Jacob
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1/2P |
Bailey, Chloe
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1/2K |
Ryan, Britney
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1/2B |
Cameron, Isabella
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3/4S |
Lara, Jay
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3/4P |
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3/4AJ |
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5/6G |
Jasmine, Joshua
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5/6R |
Amber, Naoka
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Congratulations to our Class Leaders
for Term 4
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KS |
Trinity, Makoa
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KL |
Emma, Chevy
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1/2P |
Charlotte, Garrett
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1/2K |
Riley, Emyleigh
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1/2B |
Chelsea, Gurkamal
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3/4S |
Ben, Tasman
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3/4P |
Shikane, Breanna
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3/4AJ
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Brianna, Mitchell
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5/6G |
Jasmine, |
5/6H |
Jeffery, Justin
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5/6R |
Rhys, Hannah
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Remembrance Day
Once again we have been asked to lead the Remembrance
Day Ceremony to be held at the Cenotaph on 11th November at
approximately 10:45 am. Years 3-6 will be attending this ceremony. There is a
permission note attached to this newsletter. Please note that there will be a
slight change to the time that we will be leaving the school. We will now leave
at approximately 10:15am not 10:30am as stated on the note.
All parents and citizens are invited to attend this
service.
Science and Maths Olympiads
Good luck to our students who will be competing in
these events on Thursday and Friday. There will be 3 teams of year 6 children
participating in the Science Olympiad at
Annual School Report
Each year at this time we evaluate programs and
practices in our school. We value the input from our parents and the community.
Please find attached to this newsletter surveys regarding the teaching of
mathematics and communication within our school.
Please return these surveys
asap.
Kindergarten 2010
Our new kindergarten children for 2010 have been
participating in the orientation days over the last few weeks. Our last
kindergarten orientation will be held on Wednesday 11 November from 9.30 to
11.30. Children need to bring morning tea and a hat.
We would like to say a big welcome to the children
and their families.
A special disco will be held on Thursday
26th November from 5:00pm – 6:30pm. All new kinder 2010 children and their
families are invited to attend and enjoy the evening.
Creative Art Camp
Nine of our children have been selected to attend a
special North coast Creative Arts camp to be held at
Murwillumbah Show
The Murwillumbah Show will be held this weekend at
the showgrounds and our school will be displaying the children’s work and pieces
of art. Thank you to Mrs Price, Mrs Davey and Mr Albury for setting up the
display.
Active After School Program
Term 4
Commenced: Week 2 each
Tuesday and Wednesday
Program concludes: Week 6 Wednesday 25 November
2009
We still have places available for Tuesdays and
Wednesdays, if you would like your child to be a part of this exciting program
for Term 4, please drop into the office for a copy of the permission
note.
Thank you
Jessica Smith
Assistant Principal
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.
Bookclub
Issue 7 brochures have been distributed and all orders must be in by Wednesday
4th November.
Mrs Vining
Sports Shorts
Last Wednesday our final North Coast Representative
was competing in
As our competitive sporting year comes to an end we
now see a number of social gala days evolving in a number of sports. This is
enabling our younger students access to competition with a social
atmosphere.
During the last week of Term 3, years 4, 5 and 6
participated in their annual camp at
Thanks must go to the parents who gave up their time
to join us and help at the camp. This parental support is a valuable asset for
our school.
Year 3 Camp
Last Monday night our year 3 students had a camp
under tents with a difference. With the weather not so kind, tents for the
students were erected under the shelter. Although violent storms were all around
us, the camp went ahead without any drama. After a barbecue dinner we settled
for games of bingo and trivia questions in the hall. From the hall the students
went to their tents and although it took some time for them to get over the
excitement, they settled down quite well under the
conditions.
The next day, Tuesday, we awoke to what was a
promising day as the weather cleared and our excursion with year 4 was able to
go ahead. This was to
Yesterday all students in years 3, 4 and 5 were given
a note regarding an excursion to
Selective High School
Applications
Parents wishing to apply, on behalf of their child,
for selective high school entry for Year 7 in 2011 are required to submit an
application to their current primary school by 13 November
2009.
Application forms are available at the school
office.
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.
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.
Canteen Roster
Term 4
Thursday 5 November
Michelle, Gay
Friday 6 November
Naomi, Bianca
Monday 9 November
Angela, Sue
Wednesday 11 November Justine, Natalie
Thursday 12 November
Trudy, Bianca
Friday 13 November
Deb, Coral
Monday 16 November Jessica, HELP NEEDED
Wednesday 18 November Justine, Suellen
Thursday 19 November
Carolyn, HELP NEEDED
Friday 20 November
Michelle, Chris
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and after school care is available here at
school. Please contact Tanya John on 0413483802 to make the
necessary arrangements. Application forms and prices are available from
the school office.
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
·
Murwillumbah Scouts Open day – Come and join us at the Murwillumbah Scouts Open Day
on Saturday 14 November from 10.00am to 12 noon at the Scout Hall in Brisbane
Street, Murwillumbah. For more information contact Judith McAndrew on
66791006.
TERM 4, 2009 CALENDAR
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WK |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
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3 |
November 2 |
November 3 |
November 4 Kinder Orientation 11.30-1.30 |
November 5 |
November 6 |
|
4 |
November 9 Creative
Arts camp |
November 10 Creative Arts
camp |
November 11 Remembrance Day Ceremony Kinder Orientation 9.30-11.30 Creative
Arts camp |
November 12 Creative Arts camp School photo money due
today |
November
13 Creative Arts
camp |
|
5 |
November 16 School Photos |
November 17 |
November 18 |
November 19 |
November 20 |
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6 |
November 23 |
November 24 Last day for
Scripture |
November
25 P&C mtg
6.30pm Active After school sport last
day |
November 26 Disco for 2010 Kinders and
families 5-6.30 |
November 27 Gold Reward
Day |
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7 |
November 30 Captains
Speeches |
December 1 Musical at
MHS |
December 2 Yr 6 Orientation at
HS |
December 3 Yr 6 Orientation at
HS |
December 4 Yrs 3-6 Pool
Party Gold Reward
Day |
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8 |
December 7 Yr 6
Farewell |
December 8 |
December 9 Presentation
Day Parent Helpers’ Morning
Tea |
December 10 |
December 11 |
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9 |
December 14 |
December 15 |
December 16 Last day for
students |
December 17 Staff Dev
Day |
December 18 Staff Dev
Day |