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WEEK 2 TERM 4 22 October 2018
Middleton Public School NEWSLETTER Principal Relieving P&C President Mr Paul Gray Mrs Trudy McMaster
Medlyn Street PARKES 2870 Ph: 6862 1999 Fax: 6862 5310 www.middleton-p.school.nsw.edu.au [email protected]
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE The weather is just glorious at the moment – I enjoyed spending some time in my garden over the weekend, with my kids excited to have planted some vegie seedlings. I hope you too have been enjoying the fabulous spring weather. With the weather warming up, it is certainly time for students to be wearing full summer uniform to school each day. I have been most impressed with the uniform last term and I am sure this will continue this term. It shows we respect our school and uniform, and is something we can be proud of. The start of term has brought some staff changes that I’d like you to be aware of. Mrs Norton had to leave us suddenly at the end of last term for an operation, and I’m pleased to report that she is recovering well from that procedure. Mrs Norton will be on leave for the remainder of the year, and so Mrs Judy Fisher has moved to take responsibility for 5/6S class. Mrs Fisher has lots of experience working with Stage 3 and it is nice to have her working fulltime with our older students. Ms Lyndal Matthews has joined us to replace the RFF classes that Mrs Fisher was previously doing. We welcome Ms Matthews back to our school and I am sure she will enjoy her days at Middleton PS.
Ms Sonia Davies is the Assistant Principal relieving for Mrs Norton during her absence. Ms Davies will continue to support the K-2 teaching staff this term and can assist parents of K-2 children if need be. The Henry Parkes Learning Community have been discussing the introduction of a program for students in Years 5 & 6 to purchase and have their own laptop available for lessons at school. This laptop could then go with students into High School also to support them with their lessons. We would like to invite parents of children in Kindergarten to Year 4 to complete a survey, available at http://bit.ly/MPS-StudentDevice to hear your thoughts on this initiative. Have a great week, Paul Principal (Rlg)
Thought for the week “Success comes in cans, failures in can’ts”
Author Unknown
SCHOOL DANCE this Thursday 25 November October
starting at 6.00pm.
Please see flyer in this weeks newsletter
Abigael Webb 5/6E
Thank you, Abigael for being a wonderful student to teach.
Your determination to succeed and your
commitment to being the best student you can be is quite impressive.
There never seems to be enough hours in the day to teach you – I feel that if school went for a few extra hours each day, that
still would not satisfy your desire for knowledge and I am extremely proud of
you for that.
I would like to commend you for the
mature responsible person you have
become.
You do a wonderful job as a leader of our
school and set a superb example for the
younger students.
Well done!
Term 4
Personal Best Award
Winner
Congratulations to the children who were presented with Student of the Week Ribbons for their effort last week:
Sahara Ford (KH), Noah Hansen (KJ), Addison Wild (1W), Krystal Dunn (1/2N), Hughie Orr (2CR), Leela Bradley (3/4DP), Josie Jennings (3/4G), Joshua Miller (3/4O), Holly Duncan (5/6E), Ashley Plomp (5/6H), Neikea Simpson (5/6S), Kayos Parker (Mrs O’Donnell), Aisea Folau (Miss Matthews) and Emma Walton (Mrs Standen).
MERIT CERTIFICATES - Peer Support: Kallara Bradley, Samuel Hunt, Eliza Cantrell, Aisea Folau, Jordii Ah-See, Lachie Jennings, Eli McClure, Jordan Tanks, Seth Stein, Myla-Rose Studdert, Malakye Spice, Jane Webb, Elizabeth Smeaton, Dakota Mallison, Lily Gosper, Cooper Fliedner, Ashlee Trim, Lily Anderson, Joselyn Folau, Chelsea Baker, Hayden Lamond, Jaz Masling, Alana Folau, Riley McMaster, Elsie Orr, Charlie Hargraves, Jayda Willis, Cassie Reid, Jordiyn Bond and Harrison Kennedy. Well done!
Infants Sport: Toby Fliedner Primary Sport: Wade Kirwan Assembly Item: 2-6 Choir
Positive Behaviour for Learning - Student on Target
Chelsea Swindle
PBL Focus for the Week “ Demonstrate a Positive Attitude”
Year 3 Excursion - Wellington Caves
The Year 3 excursion to Wellington Caves is being held on Wednesday 7th November (Week 4).
Please make sure you pay the remaining balance of $22.00 by this
Friday 26th October.
If you haven’t paid your deposit, the total cost of the excursion owing is $42.00
due this Friday 26th October.
PRIMARY SWIMMING
Stage 2 and 3 students will be going swimming for sport at the Parkes pool this term.
Students are grouped according to their skill level.
Stage 3 will be leaving school at 10.10am and returning at 11.30am. Stage 2 students will be leaving school at 12.20pm and returning at 1.50pm.
There is NO cost for swimming this term as the pool is free to everyone this summer and a Sporting School Grant is covering the cost of bus travel.
However, students must have the completed permission note and return it to school by
tomorrow, Tuesday 23rd October 2018.
Students need to bring to school in a separate bag: swimmers, towel, sunscreen, rashie and water bottle. NO THONGS allowed. Students get changed into and out of their swimwear at the Parkes pool.
Winter Sport
Winter Sport has now finished and congratulations to these students who received the highest Personal Best Points during Terms 2 and 3.
1st - Ruby Smith
Equal Second- Hugh MacGregor, Keira Wortz, Lachlan Lowe and Ebony Weekes.
Thank you to everyone for your participation.
Ms Davies
Claiming the Date
Thursday 22nd November
P&C School Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion
& Community Christmas Tree
Get in early & buy the white t-shirt for the Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion.
More information to come next week.
Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Information Night
Parkes High School will be hosting another Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Information Night next Wednesday 24th October 2018 at 6:00pm in the Parkes High School library. All senior students (Year 5 and 6) are invited to attend but particularly those in Year 6 thinking of attending Parkes High School next year.
Year 6 into Year 7 Transition Lessons
Each Monday between 12:20pm and 12:50pm,
students in Year 6 participate in transition lessons
at Middleton with Kira Johnson (Year 7 advisor for
2019).
All students in Year 6 participate in these lessons in
order to successfully prepare them for any High
School experience next year.
Years 1 and 2 Excursion Year 1 & 2 Excursion to Dundullimal Homestead, Dubbo is next Friday 2nd November. The permission note was due back to school last week and payment of $32.00 is now due for this excursion. The students are to wear School Sports Uniform, including Red Jumper and Hat. All food for the day will be catered for however the students will need to bring a labelled water bottle. Please return the permission note & payment to the school by Friday 26th October.
IMPORTANT DATES!!!
Thursday 25 October SCHOOL DANCE at Parkes League Club
starting at 6.00pm
Friday 31st October Dinosaur Science Show
Friday 2nd November Years 1 & 2 Excursion
Thursday 22nd November P&C School Run 4 Fun Colour Explosion &
Community Christmas Tree
School Performance Tours presents Dinosaur Science Show
The performance will be at our school Wednesday, 31 October, 2018
Cost is $5.00 per student
Please fill out the permission note below. ****************************************************************************** I give permission for
Child: ………………........................….…………………………….………….. Class: ………………………..
Child: ………………….………........................…………………….………….. Class: ………………………..
Child: ………………….……………........................……………….………….. Class: ………………………..
Child: ………………….…........................………………………….………….. Class: ………………………..
to attend the Dinosaur Science Show and enclose $.............. Date …………………
Parent Name: ............................................... Signature ………………………………………………....
TERM 4 WEEK 2 Monday, 22 October Julie Hayward Tuesday, 23 October Wednesday, 24 October Jody Swindle Thursday, 25 October Jody Swindle Friday, 26 October Trish Trim TERM 4 WEEK 3 Monday, 29 October Michelle Skinner Kaylene Davis Tuesday, 30 October Wednesday, 31 October Jody Swindle Thursday, 1 November Jody Swindle Friday, 2 November Debbie Thurtell
Starting Term 4 the canteen will no longer be open for “Crunch n Sip”. Please ensure children bring fruit from home.
Golden Circle Tropical Poppers available as of
Tuesday.
Available This Week: Various Muffins 50c
Chicken Tender Wrap $5.50
If you are unable to make your rostered day please text Jodie on 0403 426 205
Jodie Milne - Canteen Manager
Intention to apply for Year 7 entry to a Selective High School in 2020 Dear Parent/Carer,
Selective high schools cater for high achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without sufficient classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.
Applications for selective high school placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Selective High School Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Selective High School Place-ment Test will be held on Thursday 14 March 2019.
If you would like to have your child considered for Year 7 selective high school entry in 2020, you need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student’s email address).
Detailed instructions on how to apply online are now available at https:// education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7. The application website opened at that link on 9 October 2018 and closes on 12 November 2018. You must apply before the closing date.
There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 9 October 2018.
You must submit only ONE application for each student.
TALENT QUEST
Our Talent Quest Final at the end of last term was most entertaining and was a great success. All students at Middleton are to be commended on their behaviour and their support of their fellow students. The children who formed the crew (MC’s, backstage and sound) were very professional and carried out their roles so well. Congratulations to our Stage 2/3 winner, Indianna Kennedy, whose rendering of her original poem, “The Adventures of 3/4 DP" was quite stunning! The judges also awarded 2nd Place to Josie Jennings and Joey Setiawan for their great singing in “Castle on the Hill” and 3rd Place to Josie again, this time dancing with Ashlee Trim to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”. Congratulations to these winners, and to all the participants. At the Final, while the judges were conferring, our Stage 1 winners Aliza Roberts and Jordii Ah-See performed their winning dance “Hula Hoop” and our 2 Highly Commended children, Oriire Ola and Rigby Milford performed their acts. Our judges were most impressed with the performers, the crew and the audience, so well done Middleton! We are very thankful for the commitment and generosity of our judges, Mrs Sherree Rosser, Mrs Kaye Lindsay and Mr Stephen McGrath. Mrs N Westgarth, Mrs Carolyn Butler, Mrs S Harris
Talent Quest Organisers
NO HAT, NO PLAY Teachers will be diligent in enforcing this important rule. Broad-brimmed navy school hats are the only acceptable hats to be worn. Hats are available from the office for $16.00.
Stage 2 Boys Cricket Team Last term our school participated in the Stage 2 Cricket Gala Day at North Parkes Oval. We sent two teams away. Our students played several games of Super 8s cricket and displayed great sportsmanship and skills. The two teams played very well throughout the whole day and both teams had great fun. Everyone is to be congratulated for being such great representatives of our school. Thanks also to our parent supporters on the day for transporting students and watching our games. It was greatly appreciated.
PCYC Parkes Term 4 Actives have started, it may also be your last chance to use your NSW Government $100 active kids' voucher.
Netball: Monday 5 pm
Basketball Tuesday years K-3 4:30 pm Tuesday years 4-6 5:15 pm Hockey Thursday 5 pm
We understand it can sometimes be hard to juggle
keeping kids active with work commitments and life
in general after hours. PCYC Parkes runs Out of
School Hours care from 3-6 pm. The town bus drops
your kids off at the front door where our staff are
waiting. We will give your kids afternoon tea, help
them with homework, do some arts and crafts then
take them to their chosen sport. Our service is fully
accredited meaning you may be able to claim
childcare subsidy.
For further details please contact Tim Watts - PCYC
Manager - 0417 241 010
2018 School Dance (this week)
Where: Parkes Leagues Club When: Thursday 25th October Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm Cost: $2.00 Dress: Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes (NO thongs)
Parents/caregivers will need to pick children up from the upstairs auditorium at 8.00pm. Parents/caregivers are invited to join us at 7.45pm to watch our final dance of the night.
No children will be allowed downstairs without their parent/caregivers.
If children are travelling home with another family, a note needs to be given to their teacher at the beginning of the night.
Whilst the children are at the dance, why not enjoy the $12 steak night at the Leagues Club.
Thank you Mrs O’Donnell and
Ms Charlton
All students need to bring a drink bottle filled with water clearly labelled with their name to drink during the night. Children will be able to refill their drink bottles during the night.
