Important Information … MPS website: www.moree-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/ • 100 Reading Club – Angelina Gillingham 2M-30; Archie Humphries KH-8; Cooper Ayre KH-8; Lane Stain 2G-1; Xander West KL-10; Peyton West 1H-3;

Logan Fleming 1H-3; Azariah Newman KH-8; Jonah James KR-9; Charlotte Johnstone KM-29; Annabelle Honour KM-29; Ella Lavery 2M-30; Decaln Yeatman 1W-5; Shiara Saunders 1W-5; Kye-Larnie Simpson 2R-7; Athol French KR-9; Vernice Anchelle Sangalang KR-9; and Henry Johnston 1W-5

are to be congratulated for their fantastic commitment to reading!

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YEAR 5 MEET AND GREET …

As another school term comes to an end I would like to express my appreciation to staff and parents. By working together we have been able to provide quality learning experiences for children in a safe and caring environment. There were many highlights for the term – quite definitely too numerous to mention all. Excursions to Sydney, Canberra and Coffs Harbour, participation in numerous sporting activities, fantastic assemblies, public speaking, extra-curricula activities and the P&C Fathers Day stall and art project have complimented our academic programs. Most importantly, I observe each day, the many children working hard with literacy and numeracy lessons. I wish everyone a safe and relaxing break in anticipation of a very busy and rewarding Term 4. We look forward to working with you again when school resumes on Monday, 10th October. Tell Them From Me: We are hoping to have 100 parents complete the survey to give a broad range of parent responses. The web address for the survey is: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/moreepublic Tell Them From Me is an online survey system that helps schools capture the views of students, teachers and parents. The results from the three groups will be amalgamated to provide valuable feedback on what the school does well and some suggestions for what we may enhance.

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Parent On-line Payments: It is now possible for parents to make online payments to the school for amounts owing for students, via a secure payment page hosted by Westpac. Payments can be made using either a Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, and can be made via computer, tablet or mobile phone. The payment page is accessed from the front page of the schools website by selecting $ Make a payment Items that can be paid include voluntary school contributions, subject contributions, excursions, sales to students and creative and practical arts activities (these include band, drama and dance). There is also a category called ‘Other’ this to cover items not covered in the previous headings. Other can be used to make a complete payment of a school invoice. When you access the $ Make a payment you must enter the students name and date of birth. Note: There is an option to enter the Student Registration Number and Invoice number. These are not used at our school so please leave these fields blank. These details are entered each time you make a payment as student information is not held within the payment system. This is a secure payment system hosted by Westpac to ensure that your credit/debit card details are captured in a secure manner, these details are not passed back to the school. You have the ability to check and change any details of the payment before the payment is processed. Receipts can be emailed and/or printed. Details of the payments are passed daily to the school where they will be receipted against your child’s account. As a receipt has been issued from the payment page a further receipt will not be issued by the school. For any enquiries regarding the Online Payment process please contact the School Administration Office.

Tuesday, 20th September 2016

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Year 3 Excursion: Best wishes to Year 3 students who head off to Lake Keepit Sport and Recreation camp on Thursday. I’m sure they will have a brilliant time participating in activities such as archery, rock climbing and canoeing. Thank you in advance to staff for giving up your time so the children can enjoy this fabulous experience. Kindergarten 2017: A reminder that Moree Public School is now accepting enrolment applications for Kindergarten in 2017. Children who turn five (5) years of age by 31st July 2017 are eligible to enrol. Please contact the school office for an enrolment form and submit the completed form accompanied by copies of your child’s birth certificate, immunization certificate and confirmation of residency. Should you wish to discuss your child’s enrolment, please contact the school office for an appointment with Mrs Hosegood or Mr King. Where can you find MPS coming events and activities? The School calendar of events can be found on the Skoolbag App under the Sentral login section. This is the most direct link but please be mindful that variations can occur and Alerts are sent as a reminder. Please also tune into the daily school news segment on 2VM at 7.05am that always has current updates, with thanks to Ando and this newsletter as additional reminders of events. The P&C association generously supports our school in many ways – including a range of fundraising activities; gardening projects for the playground and the running of the canteen. The group meets every third Monday at the school library and while it is appreciated that not everyone can attend an evening meeting, there are many other ways families may care to be involved. Please read the message below and consider popping your name on the contact list – the co-ordinators of whole school events could then make personal contact when a few extra hands may be needed.

Mr Adrian King 2. P&C ASSOCIATION • MEETING: The next general meeting is scheduled for Monday, 17th October commencing at 6.00pm in the school library. • Being a part of the P & C is a great way engage with the school and hear about what is happening within the school community. We would love to see some new faces at our monthly meetings, however understand that attending meetings is not always practical or possible. • If you would like to contribute to P&C activities and would like to be added to a contact list, please leave your details with the school office or email them to moreepublicpandc@yahoo.com.au. An hour at the Mothers Day stall or helping serve snacks at the athletics carnival, would be a small contribution on your behalf, but would benefit the school greatly. We thank you for your support.

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3. CRICKET Congratulations to the boys cricket team who competed in round 4 against Tamworth Public School. Although the boys did not win they participated with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship on a cold and overcast day. Mr Cooper was particularly pleased with the way the boys bowled and fielded during the match. Thank you to all the parents who have assisted with transporting the children to and from the venues throughout the year. Your contribution to MPS sport is greatly appreciated. Top scorers with the batting: Jack Van Vegchel 9 Harry Hardman 4 and Kye Boland 4. Bowling: Kobie Rutledge 1 for 9 off 5 overs; Jack Van Vegchel 2 for 20 off 5 overs; Riley Bettington 1 for 16 off 5 overs; Harry Hardman 0 for 9 off 3 overs; Tom Hatton 0 for 18 off 4 overs; Tom Watts 0 for 10 off 2 overs and Kye Boland 0 for 5 from 1 over.

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5. CHESS Congratulations to the four teams of chess enthusiasts who played eight rounds at the Junior Chess League tournament at Gunnedah. Team 1: Harry Hardman, Jack McCudden and Asanda Althuge Team 2: Ben Di Donna, Brendan Adams and Milos Stanojevic Team 3: Sam Dunlop, Scott Maher and Tristan Carter Team 4: James Fitzgerald, Lily McCudden and Lachlan Muggleton

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Harry, Jack & Asanda

Sam, Scott & Tristan

James, Lily & Lachlan vs Ben, Brendan & Milos

6. COMING EVENTS – Terms 3 & 4 Please check each week for possible variations or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily School News segment a little after 7.00am. 10 Mon 19 Cricket at Tamworth – PSS knockout Tues 20 Wed 21 Thurs 22 Yr 3 excursion to Lake Keepit Fri 23 Assembly: 10.30 1M-4

Rugby League workshop - Year 2; Last day of term. Term 4 1 Mon 10 October Staff and students resume school Tues 11 Wed 12 Thurs 13 Fri 14 Assembly: 10.30 KH-8; 2 Mon 17 6.00pm P&C meeting Tues 18 Wed 19 K-2 Caring for my Pet presentation Thurs 20 Fri 21 Assemblies: 10.302M-30; 11.30 5/6M-14 3 Mon 24 Tues 25 Class photographs Wed 26 Group and representative sporting team photographs Thurs 27 Fri 28 Assemblies: 10.30 KR-9; 11.30 3/4B-24 4 Mon 31 Tues 1 Nov Wed 2 Thurs 3 Fri 4 Assemblies: 10.30 No 1/2 assembly; 11.30 5/6 M-14 5 Mon 7 Tues 8 10.00am Kinder 2017 Family Orientation Wed 9 Thurs 10 Fri 11 Assemblies: 10.30 KL-10; 11.30 3M-38 6 Mon 14 Year 2 Learn to swim program Tues 15 Wed 16 Thurs 17 Fri 18 Assemblies: 10.30 1W-5; 11.30 6J-18 7 Mon 21 Year 2 Learn to swim program Tues 22 Wed 23 Thurs 24 Fri 25 Assemblies: 10.30 KD-11; 11.30 3C-21

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8 Mon 28 Tues 29 Wed 30 Thurs 1 Dec 6.00pm K-6 Presentation Ceremony Fi 2 Assembly: 10.30 2G-1 9 Mon 5 Year 6 Farewell and 3-6 Disco Tues 6 K-2 Disco; Yr 6 Orientation day Wed 7 Community Carols by Candlelight Thurs 8 Fri 9 Assembly: KM-29 10 Mon 12 Tues 13 K-6 Twilight Concert Wed 14 Thurs 15 Fri 16 Assembly: Combined Yr 1/2

Last day of school for students 11 Mon 19 School Development Day – staff only Tues 20 School Development Day – staff only Wed 21 Thurs 22 Fri 23

HEADLICE has nothing to do with one’s hygiene and they do not hop, jump or fly – 95% are transmitted by close contact – do not share hats, headbands or pillows. Please, please check your child’s hair everyday and treat if necessary – a team effort by all families will help keep this frustrating problem at bay.

City vs Country: What do you think Year 5?