Telephone: (08) 80875155 Principal: Mr Chisholm Bloch Fax: (08) 80873729 Email: [email protected] Webpage: www.morganst-p.schools.nsw.edu.au No Sign of Slowing down at MSPS Week 10 is usually the final chapter of the term and year but we still have a way to go. I have finalised school reports and applaud my staff on how well they know our students and on the high quality of these records of achievement throughout 2014. My first Christmas pageant was a thrill on Saturday. Broken Hill surely turns on a great community spirit and support for the event and as a town the spectacle is second to none. Congratulations to all participants and a big thank you to Morgan Street parents who dressed their children up once more to be on the Morgie Float. Our wonderful display won an award for Best Interactive Float. The Milne family must be acknowledged for their time and effort on Saturday and allowing Morgan Street to use their semi-trailer as the float. STAFF MOVEMENTS 2014 A parent query at the pageant reminded me to clarify our staff changes. Teachers in NSW schools have several ways to move within the system. Those who come west to Broken Hill achieve a number of benefits including “ incentive transfer points” which accumulate much more quickly than other schools in the east of NSW. The points assist them with rapid success when they apply for vacant jobs. Miss Abberfield’s incentive transfer is such a case. Having been here many years her transfer points enabled her to secure a position at Tintinhull Public School - a delightful small school in her home community near Tamworth. Merit selection is another pathway for teachers to gain a position. In both Mrs Librando (Wagga North PS) and Mr Tickle’s (Nabiac PS) cases they took the steps to be asked to interview for permanent positions, an enviable outcome being that they won those positions after the process was completed and will now become permanent employees. PS My Apologies: in a previous newsletter I acknowledged the MSPS awardees at the NSWPPA Dinner. I missed one– congratulations go to Macy Edgecumbe, a sport star of the future. From the Principal Reminders Tues 9th Dec 3-6 Presentation Night 7pm Thurs 11th Dec Volunteers Morning Tea 11am SRC Activity Day 9.30am-11am Fri 12th Dec Year 6 Graduation Mon 15th Dec K-2 Concert 6pm Tues 16th Dec K-6 Party Day Wed 17th Dec Last Day Term 4 THURSDAY - SRC ACTIVITY DAY Mufti Day - may involve “water”, change of clothes or a towel might come in handy! 9.30am-11.00am All activities will range in cost from 20cents to $2, please bring coins. Lots of Fun!!!!