W E E K 4

5 November Kinder Transition Year 4 Canberra

6 November Kinder Transition

Canteen Meeting 2.15pm

7 November

Year 5/6 Sydney District Canteen Meeting

8 November Kinder Transition

AEC Meeting 3.15pm

9 November

ELC Chess - NPS

W E E K 5

12 November

Kinder Transition

13 November

Kinder Transition

14 November 15 November Kinder Transition Parent & Families

Information Session Morning Tea 10-11am

staffroom

16 November

Year 4 travel to Canberra today and return Wednesday from their annual major overnight excursion. Year 5/6 leave Wednesday morning and return from Sydney late Friday evening. I am sure the students and staff will have a great but tiring week. Today, Jaxon W and I attended the annual ESC Water Calendar launch on behalf of Maddie J and Luke A who were selected to have their Water Design in the 2019 calendar. Congratulations to Maddie and Luke and thank you Jaxon. ELC Chess Day – Friday 9 November Mrs Hawke has been busily selecting and inspiring students in the game of chess ready for an interschool match at the annual ELC tournament at Narooma PS. The final team members (Bede, Luke A, Aidan W, Zoe O) have received a note with details of the event. Remembrance Day Next Sunday 11 November, the school captains and Mrs Spoelder will attend the Remembrance Day service at the RSL hall to commemorate Armistice Day from 10:35am. All students and family are invited to attend. Aboriginal Education Committee Meeting – Thursday 8 November 3:15pm Parents and community members are invited to attend the AEC meeting next week at 3:15pm at Moruya PS staff room. Afternoon tea is catered for and the kids can play outside. Kindergarten Transition Program – Commenced Monday 29 October The transition program commenced on Monday 29 October each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am-11am for 3 weeks. The program will conclude on Thursday 15 November. On the final day, all parents (as well as new for 2019),

are invited to attend the special morning tea with staff to chat about learning in the staff room. Please come! Book Fair Next Wednesday 14 November, the annual Library Book Fair commences and concludes on Friday 16 November. Swimming This term years 3-6 classes commenced their regular Friday swimming program (started last week) which caters for all students; learners to advanced swimmers. It is vital that parents support this program and if financial assistance is required please contact the office. The program is a part of the NSW syllabus. Calendar/Sport Update: Year 4 Camp 5 November Canteen Meeting Tuesday 6 November 2:15pm Year 5/6 Camp 7 November AEC Meeting 8 November 3:15pm District Canteen Meeting 7 November ELC Chess Day 9 November Kinder Transition Meeting 15 November 10-11am – Last Transition day Staff Training This week staff will be trained in English teaching. Staff Leave Mrs McCulloch is on leave this week. Peter

5 November 2018

Week 4 Term 4 MORUYA

Public School

2/3R

3T

3D

3A

2/3M Heidi, Simone, Alison, Grace T, Chloe, Kirra, Chase

2G Jett, Chloe, Oscar, Gemma, Chelsea, Alanna, Izack,

Dominic

2L

2N Arielle, Pippi, Isabella, Blake, Violet, Sam, Chontae,

Charlotte, Ned, Georgia, Sara, Kate, Macauley

SUGAR GLIDERS

EAGLES

ZEBRAS Ethan, Amelia, Mitul, Bryden, Erin

POSSUMS Lachlan, Sean, Adam, Lucy, Sophie

BILBIES

BLUE WRENS

SPARROWS Ruby, William, Hunter, Charlotte, Pax, Tahlia

QUOKKAS

OUR WEEKLY SUPER STARS ...

Sara R

Outstanding student

LIBRARY AWARDS

TJ, Cameron, Georgia, Sara, Amelia, Chloe, Julie, James, Aaron

Alethiea, Lateesha, Ikinofo, Willaim, Tahlia, Nate, Ridham, Aurora, Dustin, Ace, Anika, Erin, Sophia, Lachy W, Zoe, Yani, Darcy, Daniel, Jana, Chloe, Jaxon, Layla, Ned, Leo, Mia, Cameron, Duke, Bradley, Kye, Rhianna, Max

Radio show and Assembly performance roster Week 4 - Possums Week 5 - Bilbies Week 6 - Sparrows

Tune in to 2EAR or 107.5 to hear our report each Monday at 12 noon and join us at the school assembly at 2.15pm.

Chloe, Oscar H, Gemma C, Chelsea

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE CLASSROOM THIS WEEK PBL - POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

This week we are focusing on Excursions & Gala Days

Stay with your group Follow instructions Play by the rules Tell the teacher if someone does the wrong thing Remain seated on the bus at all times Walk safely to the bus bay or sporting ground Stay close to the teacher or adult looking after you Represent the school with pride Wear correct school uniform including school hat

BOOK FAIR Term 4 2018

Book Fair is on in week 5

The term 4 Book Fair begins on Wednesday, 14 November in week 5 and finishes on Friday 16 of November in week 5. Please come and buy some books at our Book Fair as it is a great support for our library. We receive many valuable resources for the library as a commission on sales and the children do love the book fair books. They also make great Christmas presents at this time of the year. Please feel free to donate a book to our library as donations are always gratefully accepted. The library will be open for sales at afternoon tea on Wednesday and Thursday, before school each day at 8:40am and on Thursday 15 November after school. Friday 16 is the last day of the fair and sales. Last sales will be at LUNCHTIME on that Friday. Thank you so much in anticipation of your support, see you there. Rose Hawke

2/3R SUGAR GLIDERS

3T EAGLES

3D Chloe, Kye, Georgia ZEBRAS Chelsea, Mitul, Jimmy, Tiahli, Chenae

3A POSSUMS Jesslyn, Ridham, Rosie, Carlton, Levi

2/3M Jackson, Katelyn, Zoe, Akin, Charlotte, Luke

BILBIES

2G BLUE WRENS

2L Tomas, Brody, Ruby SPARROWS

2N Allirra, Jack, Sara, Violet, Isabella

QUOKKAS

Student Transport

School student applications for 2019 open from Monday, 15th October 2018. Students progressing to year 3 and year 7 do not need to re-apply if they: * are continuing at the same school * are residing at the same address * have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW. Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notifica-tion

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

Please see the attached information regarding printed school travel brochures.

For further information visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

Regards,

Transport for NSW

YEAR 2 ASSEMBLY ITEM

PARENT & FAMILIES INFORMATION SESSION

This information session is available for all parents and families and also for those parents of Kindergarten students who will be commencing in 2019.

DATE - Thursday 15 November WHERE - Moruya Public School staffroom WHEN - During the last kindergarten transition session from 10 - 11am

This session has been made available to share information and talk about the diverse learning needs of children and how to access further support both inside and outside of school. A light morning tea and refreshments will be made available afterwards. Younger siblings are welcome. Hope to see you all there.

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