Term 2, Week 5 May 27th, 2014

Tues May 27th – Tues June 3 Reconciliation Week Wed May 28th Jaliigirr Biodiversity Excursion Thurs May 29th Debating at Stuarts Point PS Fri May 30th Public Speaking at MPS

School Photos for siblings

Envelopes are available from the front office if you have two or more siblings at school and would like them to have a school photo together. Please fill in the front of the envelope clearly with the type of photos that you want, place payment in the envelope and return to your child’s classroom teacher. All school photos must be paid for in full on or before photo day Tuesday, 3rd June.

Public Speaking

As part of the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition, students from Year 3 – Year 6 having been learning how to speak in front of an audience. Students from each class will deliver both a prepared speech and an impromptu speech. An in-school public speaking competition will be held on Friday, 30th May at 9:30am where a representative from Stage 2 and 3 will be selected to represent Macksville Public School at the next stage of the competition. The adjudicators will make their decision based on the manner, matter and method the contestants employ in presenting their speeches. They will expect contestants to be confident and engaging speakers. The prepared speeches need to show an understanding of multiculturalism, and be well developed and interesting. Contestants are also expected to demonstrate a balance of personal opinion and information in their speeches, as well as a balance of humour and sincerity.

National Simultaneous Storytime Kindergarten participates in this wonderful event held each year, where children across Australia listen to the same story at 11.00 am at the local town Library. Mrs Reibel was again available to entertain not only our Kindergarten students but also pre-schoolers from

Alphabet Long Day Care College and Macksville Community Pre-school. The children shared the book, ‘Too many Elephants In This House’ by Ursula Dubosarsky. The experience was followed up by some craft activity constructing elephants.

Reconciliation Week. Yesterday was National Sorry Day which leads into Reconciliation Week from today Tuesday 27th May to 3rd June. Students will participate in a Reconciliation Assembly this afternoon at 2:15 pm.

P&C MEETING June 18th 5pm in the LCC ALL WELCOME!!

Whole School Assembly

Thank you for the great turn out of parents to our whole School Assembly held last Thursday. Staff, students and parents celebrated the Beez Neez awards presented to students who have been achieving excellent results through their learning. The

recorder group performed 2 songs, ‘Can Can’ and Gulaga Dreaming that they will be performing at the Festival of Instrumental music in Sydney later this term. Mrs Clogan and 5C also performed 2 songs, ‘Fireflies‘ and ‘Eugowra Rocks’. The assembly was also entertained by the skill of Connor Johnson cracking the whip.

Debating

Macksville Public School will be participating in the first round of the Mid North Coast Debating competition. Krysta Stennett, Rylee Godfrey-Martin, Saule Stasionis and Zahra Paddle will be travelling to Stuart’s Point Public School on Thursday, 29th May to test out their arguments and how well they argue their point of view. Good luck team.

‘Beating Around The Bush’ Performance

The students were thoroughly entertained by the recent visiting performance, ‘Beating Around The Bush’. This was a very high energy performance where the children were able to be ‘hands on’ and interact with the audience to make this experience fun and engaging. The visiting performer was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and animation of all the children.

Aboriginal Hearing Screening The Royal Institute of Deaf and Blind will be holding their annual hearing tests on Monday, 16th June. Aboriginal students from Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 who were screened last year do not need to provide permission for the screening tests. If however, your child did not participate in the screening, then a permission slip is required. Any Aboriginal student from Years 3 – 6 who would benefit from the hearing test, please contact the school on 65681800.

Living Country Aboriginal Culture Day

The Jaliigirr Biodiversity Alliance has invited 30 of our students to Wenonah Headland to acknowledge Gumbaynggirr place and culture. 15 of our Aboriginal students have selected a friend to join them on Wednesday, 28th May to participate in the celebration of the regeneration of Gumbaynggirr lands and to enjoy stories and cultural knowledge before planting trees on the headland. A BBQ lunch will be served. Students are asked to wear school uniform, a hat and bring along some water and morning tea. The students will travel by bus, leaving at 9.30 am and returning at 2.30 pm. ~ Debbie Grenenger, Relieving Principal

SCHOOL PAYMENTS: To pay for textbooks etc online, use the following bank account details: Account Name: MPS Admin Account School BSB: 032001 Acct Number: 142920 Reference: Your child’s name & activity Please send the school an email to alert us to your payment. School email address: macksville-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Kinder Dental Visit Last Friday the Kindergarten classes had a very special visit from the tooth fairy! Suzie and Rose came to tell us how important it is to keep our teeth happy and healthy by brushing them twice every day and eating healthy food. They also brought their friend Puff the Dragon. We helped to brush Puff’s teeth – we had to remember to do circles, scrubs and flicks! Mrs Meg Ronan

HOT food!! Meat Pies…………….....$3.30 Sausage Rolls…...………$2.80

BOTTLED WATER 600ML ….$1.00

NEW HELPERS ALWAYS WELCOME IN OUR SCHOOL CANTEEN !! Please phone Wendy on 6568 1800

SCHOOL CANTEEN ROSTER Wednesday, May 28th Cheryl Fortescue & Dave Flack Thursday, May 29th Dave Flack & Cherie Dwyer Friday, May 30th Therese Small & Kristy French Monday, June 2nd Tina McNally, Kristy French, Therese Small Tuesday, June 3rd Dave Flack Wednesday, June 4th Dave Flack & Jessica Nash YES: OUR MENU IS ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE

On the menu

QR Code for Macksville Public School Website

Whole School Assembly Beez Neez Awards Week 4

Kindergarten: Kaya Ross, Aisha Bouzerouata, George Simmonds, Emily Stuart & Amaya Gardiner. Year 1: Logan Ferguson, Layla Brennan, Lottie Beadle, Matilda Campbell, Nyomi Strudwick, Jacob Rowlings, Lilla Walburn, Mikayla Lenthall & C-Jay Marsh. Year 2: Mercedes Ramunno, Maya Jarrett, Alice Burns, Lachlan Pade, Montana Ward, Imogen Graham, Jade Wells, Luke Pollard, Corey Strudwick & Malik Rosser. Year 3: Jasmine Callaway, Jordan Urquhart, Bowen Fortescue, Astalia Metz-Gainge, Jemieka Cohen, Emily Jillett, Zachary Sutton & Elijah Laird. Year 4: Beau McCosker, Markeli Dunstan, Lili Miles, Lachlan Petith, Brendon Honnery & Asha Richards. Year 5: Layla Simpson, James Hamer, Chloe Adams, Kade Ryan & Lilya Jenkins-Fahey Year 6: Ryan Matheson, Saule Stasionis, Jess Simpson & Indi Naylor.

Honey Pots:: Gordon Rumbel, Ryan Guy, Jacob Loveday, Alice Burns, Jordan Welsh, Kala Glasgow & Shakira Prinz. Friend award: Ruby O’Connor & Astarlia Metz-Gainge

ONLINE CANTEEN STARTS…………….NEXT MONDAY!!!!!

Community News: Taekwondo Black Belt, Master Paul Mitchell is hosting an interactive evening at MHS Thurs 29th May 5.30pm. $5 per ticket. Ph Kerry 6568 1423 for more information. Wear comfortable clothes!

Hunter Ev Festival 16-17th August Newcastle Kart Raceway, free entry. For more information visit www.hunterevfestival.net STARS STARS STARS

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Out And About At Macksville Public School

Proud to be a part of the Family School

Why did the prince bring his father to school? He was told to bring a ruler!

ONLINE CANTEEN IS HERE!

Our new online canteen will start next Monday 2nd June. A parent information flyer (see example to the right) has been included in this newsletter. Of course you are more than welcome to still order in the traditional way.

There have been a few small price changes so the new menu is now available on the school website (news page) which you can print out or you can pick one up from the canteen.

It’s really easy to register and get started with the online canteen:- 1. Go to ouronlinecanteen.com.au 2. Register 3. Receive confirmation email 4. Log on to website 5. Select your school & enter your

child/ren names 6. Add credit and order your meals Regular ordering is even easier. 1. Select your child 2. Select your date 3. Add meal items to order 4. Confirm the order There are three ways to pay. Direct Debit—may take up to 2

days to clear so keep your credit amount topped up.

Pay Pal—attracts a 4.40% surcharge Credit card— attracts a 2.20% surcharge

Grammar Full Stops

A full stop shows where a sentence ends, when the sentence is neither a question or an exclamation. Full stops go within quotation marks in direct speech.

North Coast Region Central Dance Festival

Once again our amazing dance troupe will be dancing their hearts out in Coffs Harbour to represent our school in this annual festival. This year they are headed by Mrs Herron and with approx. 30 dancers this year, it’s going to be spectacular! Here are the details if you would like to come and watch.

When: Thurs 19th June Time: 7pm Where: Coffs Ex Services Club Tickets: Adults $16 Student/concession $9

Tickets can be purchased from the club by calling 6652 3888 or by booking online at www.cex.com.au

Some of our 2013 Dance Group

Bus Safety for kids

Busways recently conducted their free School Bus Safety Program with Stage 1. The Busways School Bus Safety Trainer provided students with a tutorial and demonstrations on:

Waiting at bus stops Getting on and off the bus at school and at bus stops Safe behaviour whilst travelling on the bus Student code of conduct Using bus passes Telling the bus driver about problems on the bus Evacuation procedure in case of an emergency The role of public transport in the community

At the end of the program Busways rewarded students with a School Bus Safety Heroes pack containing a cardboard bus, bus safety activity book, library bag and a certificate to congratulate them on completing the program. The activity book that went home with students contains safety messages and activities for parents to go through with their children. It’s important to practice travel training with them including practicing the WAIT WATCH WALK procedure. Other ways that you can assist your child to become a safer bus traveller include:

Arranging for an adult to accompany your child to and from the bus stop or practice the walking route with your children until they are confident and comfortable doing it without you.

Wait for your child on the same side of the road as the stopping bus. Never call for your child to cross the road to meet you. Instil in your child

personal responsibility for checking that the road is safe to cross. Discuss what your child should do if they miss the bus or catch the wrong one.

School bus travel remains the safest way to travel to school - according to studies undertaken by the Institute of Transport and Logistical Studies, the

University of Sydney, travelling to school by bus is 4.4 times safer than walking, 55 times safer than riding a bicycle, 9 times safer than riding a motorbike and 1.38 times safer than being driven in the family car.

Fairytale Cooking

To coincide with their unit on Fairytales 2K went to test out their cooking skills. They made

Castle Cookies, Magic Balls and Fairydust Bread. They had a great time. Thank you to Eunice who

helped out enormously.