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Murwillumbah East Primary School
Newsletter Term 4, Week 4
1st November, 2016
Stage 2 Camp
Stage 2 had a great time at Lake Ainsworth last
week as the photos in this newsletter show. I was
fortunate enough to visit them on the Wednesday
and Friday and see them enjoy snorkelling, raft
building, kayaking and rock climbing. The food
was really delicious too.
All these activities while lots of fun also teach our
students real skills for life as well. The instructors
were keen to point out skills in problem solving,
cooperation, communication and creativity. All
future-focused skills our students will need in their
lives.
Thank you to Mrs Robinson, Ms O’Loughlin, Mr Wills,
Mrs Woods and Karen Walker who supervised our
students. We appreciate you giving up your night
times so that our students have this excellent
opportunity. Finally, thank you to our students who
upheld our values and expected behaviour whilst
away representing our school, great job!
Rotary Donation
Robyn Dowling, representing Murwillumbah Rotary,
last week presented our school with a $50
donation to go towards our book prizes on
Presentation Day. We greatly appreciate the
support we receive from Rotary and look forward
to seeing their representative on Presentation Day
in a few weeks time.
World Teachers’ Day
Last Friday was World Teachers’ Day. A day when
we celebrate teachers around the world. As we
had so many away at camp on that day we
decided to acknowledge all our teachers at our
Monday morning assembly instead.
Thank you to all our Murwillumbah East teachers,
we all know what a fabulous job you all do each
and every day!
Murwillumbah East PS Principal Position
As you would now be aware, Mr Downward is the
new principal of Pottsville Beach PS. As such, the
principal’s job at Murwillumbah East PS will now be
advertised and a merit selection process has
begun. The position is expected to be finalised
before the end of term.
Have a great week!
Sam Rowsell
Principal (R)
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
“Happy Birthday” to these students
Mathu, Kiarah, William D, Gemma, Tanvir and
Summer W.
This Week’s Bee Rule
Be careful not to share food, money
hats and drinks.
Home Reading - Stage 2 & 3
Congratulations to the following students:
225 nights - Orla in 5-6N
250 nights - Orla in 5-6N
Well done Orla!
Stage 1 - Murwillumbah Show Bus
All students in Stage 1 - (Kindergarten - Year 2) will
be travelling to and from the Murwillumbah Show
by bus. Please return your permission note with
payment of $1 to our office by Thursday 3/11.
Thank you
Assembly Friday - 4th November
There will not be an assembly this Friday due to
students attending the Murwillumbah Show with
their individual classes.
Canteen Snack Shack
Thank you for your support of our Spooky Meal
Deal on Monday 31st, it was a very successful day.
Students enjoyed their sausage sizzle, drink and
special treat.
Nicole Taylor - Canteen Coordinator
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Canteen Roster
Friday 4th November - Light Blue
Canteen closed due to students attending
Murwillumbah Show.
Monday 7th November - Dark Blue
Volunteer Needed Please
Friday 11th November - Yellow
Simone Walsh and Rachel Bolton
Gifted and Talented Engineering Day
On Tuesday Yazmyne and I travelled to Kingscliff
High School to participate in an Engineering Day
which is part of the Great 5 Gifted and Talented
Program. At the start of the day we learnt about
hydraulics and anyone who answered questions
and made examples received a Great 5 Card. The
person with the most cards won a book on
hydraulics or a Lego construction.
During the day we had to work in teams and go
into separate class rooms to create something
useful in the community. One team made a
hydraulic machine that lifted the arm up and down
keeping the plank of wood that was connected to
the end level and straight.
The second team, we were involved in creating a
scissor lift that would help someone painting a two
storey house. To make this we used some syringes
to move the water from one side to the other. The
principle involved is the same as a hydraulic
cylinder which is used in many types of heavy
machinery.
The day was fascinating and a great introduction
to what a great career engineering would be.
Maddison Wyborn and Yazmyne Cooney
MEPS Factor Entry Form
Name of Act: ____________________________________
Performers Names:
_____________________________________ Class________
_____________________________________ Class _______
_____________________________________ Class _______
_____________________________________ Class _______
Category: _________________________________
Please place your entry in the box at our office.
Stage 1: Stage 2: Stage 3:
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Community Notices
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
MEPS FACTOR Don’t miss this opportunity, register for an audition today! All
you have to do is complete the form located weekly in the
school newsletter, cut it out and place it in the MEPS FACTOR
BOX located in the front office.
Auditions will be held on the following dates:- STAGE 1 = Tuesday 22nd November/ Tuesday 29th November STAGE 2 = Wednesday 23rd November/Wednesday 30th November STAGE 3 = Thursday 24th November/Thursday 1st December
Please bring CD, props, friends ready to perform. No costumes or make up required
Please report to the hall at 1.30pm with your lunch
No audience at auditions
Judges decision is FINAL Call Backs will be held during Week 9
MEPS Factor Final
TUESDAY 13th December – 9.30 am
Ms Melissa Noble and School Councillors
Community Notices
Dear Community Members
You are formally invited to attend the 2016 GREAT5
Showcase Event.
This showcase is to highlight the outstanding efforts of targeted Stage 3 and 4 Gifted and Talented Students
from across our Tweed Region of NSW Public Schools.
When: Tuesday 8th November
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Where: Kingscliff High School
33 Oxford St, Kingscliff NSW 2487
RSVP: [email protected] OR to
your Schools Coordinating Teacher
Note: Students to wear School Uniform
Refreshments Provided
Gifted, Resourceful, Engaged and Talented Students from across the Tweed 5 High Schools and Primary Community of Schools along with family and friends, are encouraged to attend the Showcase to help celebrate a
year of inspiring and innovative education.
Special guests from the NSW Department of Education as well as government and community delegates will also
be in attendance.
We look forward to celebrating your efforts at our
Showcase Event.
Regards Karina Appo Coordinator for T5 Gifted & Talented Programs
Murwillumbah East Primary School
Be Safe Be Respectful Be A Learner
Charles Street, Murwillumbah 6672 6781 www.murwillume-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Term 4 Calendar
4 31st October
Canteen Spooky
Lunch Special
1st November 2nd November 3rd November 4th November
Show Day for all
students
5/6
5 7th November 8th November 9th November 10th November 11th November 12/13
6 14th November 15th November
16th November
Stage 3 Camp
17th November
Stage 3 Camp
Yr 1 & 2 Playground
Excursion
18th November
Stage 3 Camp
19/20
7 21st November 22nd November
6:00pm P&C
Meeting
23rd November 24th November 25th November 26/27
8 28th November 29th November 30th November
MHS 2017 Yr 7
Orientation Day
Last Day for
Wednesday
Learning Ladder
1st December
MHS 2017 Yr 7
Orientation Day
Last Day for
Thursday Learning
Ladder
2nd December 3/4
9 5th December
Year 6 Presentation
Assembly
Year 6 Farewell
6th December 7th December
Presentation
Assembly Whole
School
WHS Parent Evening
6pm for 2017 Yr7
8th December
WHS 2017 Yr7
Orientation Day
9th December 10/11
10 12th December 13th December
9:30am MEPS Factor
Final
14th December
Stage 1 Oasis Pools
Stage 2 & 3 Pool Day
15th December 16th December
Last Day of 2016
Year 6 Ring the Bell
17/18
