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5MUSWELLBROOK SOUTHPUBLIC SCHOOL

Wednesday 27 May 2020

MUSWELLBROOK SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Ph: 02 6543 1896 F: 02 6543 3475 E: muswellbrs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Happy to be back

Learning through books

Engaged in learning

MESSAGEPRINCIPAL’SAll schools are returned to full on-campus learning from Monday 25 May. All school activities and operations will be in line with the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and NSW Health guidelines as applicable.

Students do not need to follow physical distancing guidelines, but should follow good hygiene practices like: • Regularly washing hands • Avoiding sharing drinks or food • Coughing or sneezing into your elbow, or a tissue which should be discarded immediately.

School attendanceAll students should be at school unless:• They have a medical certificate which states that they are unable to return to school due to an ongoing medical condition• They are currently unwell.

School activitiesMost school activities are returning to normal with some exceptions:• No assemblies• Excursions on hold• Students are not to use the bubblers.

Additional cleaningWe are disinfecting high touch surfaces throughout the day, including door knobs, handrails, desks, sporting equipment, toilets etc.

School groundsWe are not having visitors come into the school and we request that parents limit time spent on campus.

Glen Kite - Principal

School photos update: MSP Photography have advised our school that due to COVID-19 and reduced MSP Photography staff working on site that our school photographs have not yet been printed. They are expecting to have them printed and delivered to our school by the end of term. Thank you for your understanding.

- 1RED - With such uncertainty surrounding school the past few weeks it is great to see so many 1 RED students back in the classroom. They were asked what they love most about being back at school!

Brydon- That we get to go on the oval.

Tia- I get to play with all my friends.

Zack- I can eat lunch with my friends.

Riley- I can play in the sun.

Prestyn - I like to play outside with friends.

Abigail- I like being back so I can see my friends.

Latrell- I like playing with my friends.

Khi- Playing outside with my friends.

Ella- We get to do writing.

Elaina- I like playing with my friend.

Zarah- I get to play with my friends.

Levi- I love to learn.

Phoenix- I like playing with my friends and learning from the teacher.

Savannah- I get to play with my friends.

Alexander- Playing on the oval with my friends.

Brooklyn- I like playing with my friends.

Emily- I like playing with my friends.

Miss Finch- I love seeing 1Red’s smiley faces.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONYEAR 6 SHIRTSAttention Year 6 Parents/CaregiversIn the coming weeks, we will be ordering our Year 6 shirts to commemorate your child’s final year at Primary School. These shirts can be worn by students every Tuesday and Thursday.

The total cost of the shirt will be $50 and our student leaders also have the option to add their leadership position, for example ‘Captain’, to the back of the shirt for an extra $6 (making their shirts $56). In addition, student names (first & last) will also be printed on the back. A non-refundable deposit of $30 is due Friday 29 May (Week 5, Term 2).

These payments can be made in cash directly to the office, or preferably via the MSPS POP (parent online payment system) from the school website. If you choose to use the POP system please include your child’s details (including shirt size) and what the payment is for.

The full amount of the shirt needs to be finalised by Friday 12 June, (Week 7, Term 2). If you have any enquiries or concerns, please contact the school. If these payments are not finalised by Friday 12 June and no alternative pay-ment plan has been arranged, your child’s shirt will not be received.

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PJ says . . .“Welcome back, we have missed you and we are ready!”

Congratulations to the following Primary PBL winners -

Bronze Award (25 Pebbles) - Amelia B, Eden P, Vitaliy O, Eli B, Leyhton C, Seth D L, Tzion K, Mahdi P, Jacinda P, Saxon T, Brianna D, Sharnella-Anne P-P, Althea M, Jaiden A, Nevaeh R, Laila D, Zane D, Riley N, Sophie B, Cory S-G, Jayden V H, Catelyn G, Brodie S, Tom N, Lochlan N, Caden N, Riley J, Lilly G, Chloe C, Wayde S, Christian C-S, Callum M, Jordan T, Tia W, Shawn H, Alicia H, Dominic B, Michael H, Tyler J, Cassidy S, Chanel S, Danika B, Harrison F, Hunter M, Jensen N, Melina R and Ryan B.

Silver Award (50 Pebbles) - Harrison F, Cassidy S, Chanel S, Wayde S, Hunter M, Melina R, Danika B and Jensen N.

Congratulations to the following Primary merit award winners - Alicia-Anne B, Sharnella-Anne P-P, Michael H, Constance B, Eli B, Michaela B, Camille S, Aston S, Jorja S, Brianna D, Ella L, Connor L, Briettah L, Avani B, Jayden P, Schyler V H, Jordan T, Melina R, Christian C-S, Wayde S, Jensen N, Alicia R, Hunter M, and Harrison F.

SAFE RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE

YEAR 6 CANBERRA UPDATEAs you may have read in our previous newsletter editions, we have organised for the Canberra Excursion to take place in Week 9, Term 4 (7 - 11 December). While we understand that there may be concerns regarding COVID-19, the Year 6 excursion to Canberra is a worthwhile experience and we are hoping that things will have settled down by then and we are still able to attend later in the year. We are still taking payments and final payments are now due by Thursday 2 July (Week 10, Term 2). Please note, if the excursion is cancelled due to COVID 19 or other unforeseen circumstances, all families will receive a full refund of the amount paid. However, if parents decide to withdraw their child from the excursion, they will receive all except the $50.00 non-refundable deposit.

YEAR 5 EXCURSION UPDATEYou may have heard that excursions have been cancelled until further notice as a result of COVID-19. As our camp is in September, we are still collecting the Expressions of Interest forms along with the $50.00 (non-refundable) deposit. We have extended the due date for this deposit to Friday 5 June 2020. The Year Five Morisset Outdoor Education Centre is a worthwhile experience and we need to clarify numbers to the camp by Monday 8 June. We won’t be accepting any deposits after this date. We understand that there may be concerns regarding COVID-19 and whether or not the camp will go ahead. At this stage we are exercising under the assumption that the camp will still be going ahead. Please note, if our school or Morisset Outdoor Education Centre cancel the excursion, all families will re-ceive a full refund of the amount paid. However, if parents decide to withdraw their child from the excursion, they will receive all except the $50.00 non-refundable deposit. If you have any queries, please speak to your child’s teacher prior to Friday 5 June.

BREAKFAST CLUBMSPS Breakfast Club is open every morning from 8.45am to 9.15am in ‘The shed’. For 50c children can enjoy a piece of toast, juice, milo and cereal. Please come along if you have not had time to have brekky at home, or just want to have breakfast at South with your friends.

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P&C NEWSCANTEEN NEWSThe canteen is open every day for 1st break as well as doing 1st break lunch orders. The full menu is available to order excluding meal deals. Slushies are availble to order or purchase.Unfortunately the canteen will still be closed during 2nd break but if your child needs fruit or extra snacks for 2nd break, they can be ordered with their 1st break lunch order. $3.50 Lunch packs for second break can be purchased in the morning and available to pick up with first break lunch orders for children to store in thier bag. Please note some items may vary daily (random fruit & chips). Thank you for your support and understanding.

UNIFORM SHOPThe unifrom shop’s current opening hours are -Monday and Tuesday from 9am to 12pm.The uniform shop is fully stocked with all your winter clothes needs.

The office has order forms for you to order over the counter at any time. We accept cash, cheque and EFTPOS. Layby system also available.No items can be taken without full payment.

We request any families visiting the uniform shop to please follow current health and safety social distancing guidelines. Thank you.

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Wellbeing Challenge Week 5Who has been a positive influence on your life . . . Who has been your hero,

mentor, carer or role model?

Have you stopped and let them know? Have you recognised the things they

have inspired you to do?

Be sure to check in with your hero this week and let them know how they have

impacted your life.