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“Play the Game” www.marulan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 10

Thursday March 31st, 2011

n Monday some of our Year 6 students attended the Young Leaders Day with Mrs Hage. The children told

me they had a wonderful time and learnt many new strategies for coping with school life. We look forward to putting some of their ideas into practise next term. I would like to thank Mrs Hage for organising this event for her students, it was certainly an early morning for our travellers. Last night the P&C hosted a very successful disco. Thank you to all parents and staff who attended and helped on the night. Next week is the end of term and I would just like to remind all families that attendance at

school is compulsory and our rolls are checked regularly by the Home School Liaison Officer. If your child is absent from school please remember that you can contact the school office by phone, or send in an absent note. Next week will be very busy with the District Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 5th April and Grandparents day on Friday 8th April.

Debbie Darling

O Wakakirri Fundraiser

A number of students from Years 2-6 have shown interest in taking part in the Wakakirri Story Book performance in Sydney, led by Miss Jago, later this year. To assist with keeping costs to a minimum we are holding a cake stall fundraiser at Grandparent’s day. We ask if all families would kindly donate a yummy pre cut cake or slice for us to sell during morning tea at Grandparent’s Day next Friday April 8th. We appreciate your continued support of our school, students and Creative Arts.

Young Leaders Day Our journey began at KFC at 6.45am. I was so tired I

almost fell asleep standing up!

The first person to talk to us was Mike Martin he was the

General Manager of Halogen Foundation of Australia.

He has had four different careers. He told us to ask

ourselves would they lead me well or be a really bad

leader.

The second person was Greg Mullins. He started fighting

fires in 1972 and now he is Commissioner of the NSW Fire

Brigade. He is living his dream and he earned his position

by treating people with respect, and they treat you with

respect in return. He said never forget your family.

Kurt Fearnley was next to speak to us. Kurt is in a

wheelchair and yet he has crawled the Kokoda trail,

something most people who can walk, find difficult. He

told us that everything you dream is up to you to make

happen and he also said no matter what is thrown at

you to think of it as not a mountain but a hump.

Jessica Watson the youngest person to sail solo around

the world was the next to speak about her journey and

the people who helped her prepare for anything the

ocean and weather could throw at her.

Our final inspiring person was 2009 So You Think You Can

Dance winner Tarlia Fowler. Tarlia said to remember to

always have fun and pass knowledge onto others.

We had a great time and I learnt a lot from these

inspiring speakers. Danielle Marsh Yr 6

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Goulburn Show Results

Some students participated in last weekend’s Goulburn show with work they had produced at school. Travis, pictured with his Boat made completely from recycled goods. Travis won the recycled Art Section 8 (R2). Other placegetters from our school were: Jayden Collier for his Wave (2nd), Brooke Murray for her painting (2nd), Marulan PS for our Display by a Primary School in the Produce section (2nd) and Highly Commended to Maddison for her Black Frog. Well done everyone!

Grandparents Day Itinerary Friday April 8th 2011

10.00 am Assembly under the

COLA

10.40 am Children return to class,

Grandparents/parents have morning tea

10.50 am Children join parents and

Grandparents for morning tea

11.10 am Grandparents visit classrooms

and assist with making hats/masks

12.00pm Easter Hat Parade

12.40pm Sausage Sizzle BBQ lunch

1.30pm Conclusion

Book Packs

Child/Children’s Name(s) _________________________________________

Kindergarten: ____ @ $35 __________________

Class 1-2B _____ @ $35 ____________________

Class 1-2H _____ @ $35 ____________________

Class 3JP ______ @ $35____________________

Class 4-5C ______ @ $45 ____________________

Class 5-6H ______ @ $45 _____________________

Total amount paid ______________

If at any time anyone experiences difficulties in paying for any school activities, book packs etc., please contact the office. All enquiries will be treated with confidentiality

District Athletics Carnival

Tuesday April 5th

The following students have qualified to represent our school at District level next week: Clyde Smyth, Harrison Hage, Mitchel Harris, Xara McDonald, Daniel Hancock, Blake O’Keefe, Lucas Lichtenberger, Annabelle Cooper, Charlotte Cox-Barlow, Erin Bryant, Mackenzie Atkinson, Lachlan Ireland, Zac Diamond, Liam Smith, Kirran Thams, Jayden Babic, Nikki Vaughan, Kara Clarkson, Rose Canty, Holley-Rae Murray, Makenzie McInnes, Abbey O’Keefe, Bradley Burrell, Marcus Cooper, Jayden Collier, Ryan Berger, Jarrod Fitton, Rebecca Daly, Dale Roberts, Mitchell Atkinson, Amy Canty, Stephanie Winner, Emily Latham, Travis Lichtenberger, Adam Brown, Kyle Hancock, Mitchell Hurry, Amin Aissou, Josh Sellars, and George Osman.

We wish you all good luck in your events!

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NEXT MEETING: Wednesday May 4th

6pm in the Library. Term 2 Week 2. Polar fleece jumpers have arrived. Please contact the office if you require an order form.

SAUSAGE SANDWICH ORDER FORM – Grandparent’s Day

I would like to order ___________________ sausage sandwiches at a cost of $2 each. I understand payment is to be made on the day. This order is for catering purposes only. Family Name: _________________________________________________

Bystander’s Code

Don’t join in

Don’t smile to show that you agree with the bully’s behaviour

Tell others you don’t like bullying behaviour

Show care for the bullied student by standing near him or her

Ask the bullied student to join your game or move away from the bully

Go with the bullied student to tell the teacher.

MOTHER’S DAY STALL

For those families who are new to our school, we ask that all children donate a gift to be sold at the stall. Please start thinking about sending in gifts for the Mother’s Day stall. Our stall will be held Thursday May 5th. All gifts range in price from 50¢ - $5.00.

Some examples of gifts may be: candles, hankies, small chocolates, bath crystals, writing set. The children really enjoy the opportunity to purchase their special gift for mum. All gifts are to be left in the office and if you wish to wrap them, please use clear cellophane, as this makes it easier for children to see what they are buying.

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Important dates for you to record on your Calendar and Diary

APRIL

Fri 1st ~ Playgroup

Tues 5th ~ District Athletics Carnival

Wed 6th ~ Illawarra Fly Excursion Yrs 4, 5 & 6

Fri 8th ~ Grandparents Day & Easter Hat Parade (no playgroup)

Fri 8th Last day Term 1

APRIL

Tues 26th ~ Public Holiday

Wed 27th ~ School Development Day

Thurs 28th ~ Student’s resume

MAY Fri 6th~ Cross Country @ Wollondilly PS

Tues 10th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5

Wed 11th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5

Thurs 12th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5

JUNE

Mon 13th ~ Queen’s Birthday Holiday

Tues 14th ~ Yrs 4-6 Soldier Boy Performance Mittagong

Fri 24th ~ Student’s Semester 1 Reports sent home

JULY

Fri 1st ~ Musica Viva Visiting performance – B’Tutta

Fri 1st ~ Last day Term 2

Athletics

Carnival

March 4th

House Results

Bungonia – 369

Hume – 365

Oxley – 356

Hovell - 293

GOULBURN BASE HOSPITAL & RANDWICK HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER

Wally Scheuner (Goulburn Trophies) and co from Goulburn will be walking from Randwick Children’s Hospital to Goulburn Base Hospital from next Monday April 4th to raise much needed funds for the Paediatric Wards in both hospitals. Wally will be walking through Marulan at approximately 5pm on Wednesday April 6th. Interested persons who wish to meet up with Wally and his companions and accompany them from Brayton Rd to Ali’s Motel should call Julie Brant on 4841 1736.