William Street, East Maitland 2323 Phone: 4933 7524 Fax: 4934 5012 Email: [email protected]Respect, Responsibility, Learning, Co-operation and Participation 20 March 201 9 No. 4 (Week 8 Term 1) Educating Communities Harmony Day/Week We will be celebrating Harmony Day tomorrow and it could not be more timely. We are proud that our schools embrace diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all. ‘Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.’ (https:// www.harmony.gov.au/about/) Please have your children wear something orange. No gold coin donation is required, as this is not a fundraising event. School Community Charter This year, the NSW Department of Education has introduced a School Community Charter for all members of NSW Public School communities. It has been developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. The School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive. More information can be accessed at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/ school-community-charter . Please expect to see some related signs and posters going up around the school shortly. The best education happens when students, parents and schools work together and the key messages of the charter are: Afternoon Pick-up Whilst I understand that afternoon pick-up will always be challenging, I thank those of you very much who are being mindful of previous requests regards safety and procedures. If you are still unsure of expectations, please refer to Skoolbag Ap or the previous two newsletters. Collaborative Respectful Communication We work in partnership to pro- mote student learning. We treat each other with fairness and respect. We communicate in a positive and constructive manner.
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William Street, East Maitland 2323 Phone: 4933 7524 Fax: 4934 5012 Email: [email protected]
Respect, Responsibility, Learning, Co-operation and Participation
20 March 201 9 No. 4 (Week 8 Term 1)
Educating Communities
Harmony Day/Week
We will be celebrating Harmony Day tomorrow and it could not be more timely. We are proud that our schools embrace diversity, tolerance and acceptance of all.
‘Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.’ (https://www.harmony.gov.au/about/)
Please have your children wear something orange. No gold coin donation is required, as this is not a fundraising event. School Community Charter This year, the NSW Department of Education has introduced a School Community Charter for all members of NSW Public School communities. It has been developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders. The School Community Charter outlines the responsibilities of parents, carers, educators and school staff in NSW public schools to ensure our learning environments are collaborative, supportive and cohesive. More information can be accessed at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/going-to-a-public-school/school-community-charter . Please expect to see some related signs and posters going up around the school shortly. The best education happens when students, parents and schools work together and the key messages of the charter are:
Afternoon Pick-up Whilst I understand that afternoon pick-up will always be challenging, I thank those of you very much who are being mindful of previous requests regards safety and procedures. If you are still unsure of expectations, please refer to Skoolbag Ap or the previous two newsletters.
Collaborative
Respectful Communication
We work in partnership to pro-mote student learning.
We treat each other with fairness and respect.
We communicate in a positive and constructive manner.
Shade Cloth I understand that there have been some enquires made of the P&C regards concerns for the safety of the shade cloth over our assembly area and playground. Whilst I do concede that it is more dirty than we would like, that this is the result of environmental factors taking their toll on a light coloured cloth that has been in place for many years. Please be advised that we have, last year, taken advice on concerns that the discolouration that can be seen is as a result of mould. We have been assured that mould or fungus/spores are not present in the shade cloth. Teacher Professional Learning Last week during our professional learning time we were visited by an expert trainer who shared some great insights in to how to get the best from our software associated with the use of classroom SMARTBoards. This week we are having a week off from formal professional learning. Teachers have attended three sessions this term that have stretched beyond the mandatory hour, so I am encouraging them to take this time for themselves. They work extremely hard and have certainly earned it! Pets at School
Whilst we all love our pets dearly and it is a wonderful idea to walk your dog when you are walking to or from school, please refrain from bringing your dog on to school premises. This is to ensure the comfort and safety of all community members. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Changed your details over the holidays??? Just a reminder that if you have had a change in personal details such as address or contact numbers; work, mobile or home, please ensure that you notify our office ASAP. Please note that any change of address details will require proof of address. (Documents such as a rates notice or home-related bills, such as telephone, gas or electricity, including name and address). Kim Dudgeon
Year 3 and 5 Parents – NAPLAN 2019 NEWS NAPLAN assesses literacy and numeracy – important skills that each child needs to succeed in school and life. The NAPLAN tests are designed to help us make sure students are on track with their literacy and numeracy development. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in NAPLAN tests for reading, writing, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. Between 13 May and 24 May, our school will participate in NAPLAN Online. Students do not need to be computer experts to take the NAPLAN test online. Making sure students have computer skills is part of our school curriculum, and our teachers will ensure your child is familiar with the online format. To see the types of questions and interactive features of NAPLAN Online, visit the public demonstration site. If you have any questions about NAPLAN Online, please contact your child’s teacher. For more info:
How to support your child during NAPLAN
information for parents and carers
Watch a video that explains NAPLAN Online
Subscribe to ACARA’s monthly parent newsletter, Parent Update
Cross Country Our School Cross Country will be held on Wednesday, 27 March. All children will participate in the event which
is held on school grounds. All parents and carers are welcome to watch their children participate in their event. The
times are as follows.
If you are a parent of a Year 2 student, please be mindful to ensure that both you and your child know if they will be running the 1km or 2km course. If your child places in the top four of their age group they will then have qualified to attend Zone Cross Country at Tocal on Tuesday, 2 April 2019.
Time Classes/Age Distance
9:20 am 12/13 Girls and boys 3Km
9:50 11 Girls and boys 3km
10:20 Year 1 and 2* (completed as class groups) *Turning 7 this year.
1km
10:40 Kinder 1km
Lunch
12:10 10 Girls and boys 2km
12:50 8/9 Girls and Boys (Year 2 children turning 8 this year will run the 2km course)
2km
Presentation of ribbons at Whole School Assembly On Friday
Our annual Book Fair is next Friday, 29 March! Students will receive a brochure next week in
library lessons as well as a note explaining how the Book Fair works.
Star Struck is back for 2019! Star Struck is a performing arts extravaganza presented by the Hunter area of the NSW Department of Education. Congratulations to the following group of girls, who auditioned and were accepted into East Maitland Public School’s 2019 Star Struck team. Makayla Morris (6S), Lauren Kime (6R), Zarah Williams (6R), Jasmine Locock (5/6N), Tullie Robertson (6S), Kadence Carr (5/6N), Mia Stothard (5/6N), Heidi Stimson (4/5R), Millicent Milford-Chilvers (4SG), Sienna Starkey (4/5R), Sophie Boyson (5DC), Madison Fahndrich (4/5R), Isabella Olson (4/5R), Kisharna Taylor (3/4C), Alivia Watson (4/5R) and Lara Woodlard (3/4C). A big thank you to all of the girls who auditioned! Miss Dixon and Miss Porter are looking forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity with you and
representing East Maitland Public School.
Well done!
Thank you to all those people who supported our Entertainment Book fundraiser in 2018. We raised over $700 last year! New memberships are launching on 4th April 2019 and you can support us this year by pre-ordering your NEW 2019|20 Entertainment Book NOW! We have so many new and exciting offers in the Maitland area such as Coquun, The Rutherford Hotel, The Family Hotel, Rashays, Hong Kong Chef, The Orange Tree Cafe, Lillies and Limes, City Beach, Virgin Australia, Seed, Genesis Fitness and so much more! Pre-order and receive bonus offers you can use straight away as well as a $20 Woolworths Gift Card and $50 Cellar Masters Gift Card! Memberships are available all over Australia and New Zealand in digital and hard copy format - so please support us and share this link: https://www.entbook.com.au/354u57
Does your girl who is turning 11 or 12 years wish to play football?
We have 12 girls with a coach waiting for you to join them.
Contact Evelyn on 0432 945 237 to secure your spot.
P&C NEWS It is never too late to come along to a meeting and check out what we are all about. Meet & greet some of the wonderful members. If you wish to join the P&C and to have a say in fundraising goals for our children’s school, then please come along to one of our meetings. The P&C meet once per month We try and switch our days and meeting times to include a few night meetings in order to accommodate working parents and carers.
AGM will be held on Wednesday 27th
March @
6pm in the School Staff Room.
Many positions are available or just
come along to see what we are all about.
We are looking for volunteers please!
Our Uniform Shop is solely run by volunteers. All funds made go straight into the P&C to be spent back in our school. No one is paid, everyone is there donating their precious time to help our school. We are ALWAYS on the lookout for some volunteers to help. A shift only takes approx. 40mins and you are rostered on with an experienced person. Please keep in mind that without our wonderful volunteers we are unable to keep the uniform shop open.
If you are free and could donate some valuable time to help,
and we will contact you. You can volunteer as many or as few
times as you like.
ONLINE UNIFORM SHOP IS HERE! Please log in using Flexi schools – your same login used for canteen.
Orders will be packed and distributed during the Tuesday pm and Friday am Uniform Shop Volunteer shifts.
Opening times: Tuesday 2.15-2.45pm + Friday 8:30-
9am. Cash only – no EFTPOS
Term 1 Uniform Shop Roster
Week Tues Friday
8 19/03 Suze & Kylee 22/03 Tara & LJ
9 26/03 Kim & Bente 29/03 Kim & Jennifer
10 02/04 Suze & Sandra 05/04 Tara & Jennifer DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR $1 MEM-BERSHIP FEE & SIGN UP TO BE A PART
OF OUR SCHOOL P & C COMMUNITY.
DON’T FORGET MORNING DAYS HAVE CHANGED
FOR UNIFORM SHOP Friday 8.30 – 9am
CANTEEN NEEDS HELP!!!
If you are free and could donate some valuable time to help, please contact Jacki Cassidy at
[email protected] or leave your contact details at the office and we will contact you. You
Canteen Roster
Week commencing Monday, 25 March 2019
25/03 Georgia Fletcher
Nikki Ross
26/03 Rachel Hegarty-Taylor
Help Needed
27/03 Shelly Sinkovic Jordan Croker
28/03 Glennis Holwell Margaret Mossner
29/03 Bente Talsbeth-Palmer
Lara-Jane Cash Sarah Campbell
Week commencing Monday, 1 April 2019
1/04 Jessica Matheson
Kelly Saunders Jennifer Brown
2/04 Megan Streeter Megan Fuller
3/04 Suze Hamilton Sara Kasteel
4/04 Fiona Daley Amber Larkman
5/04 Lara Chapman Denyse Potts Renae Renehan
If you are unable to come on your day please phone or msg Jacki -
school 4933 7524 or mobile 0419143528.
Election this coming weekend can only mean one thing...BBQ! We are looking for some lovely volunteers to help out for some sausage cooking/prepping/selling shifts (hour at a time) this Saturday at EMPS. All monies raised will be going towards a fabulous new addition to the school for the kids, coming soon. As usual we are in dire need of help, anytime that you can donate would be of great value, we even supply the fancy aprons now #matchymatchy. Please comment below a time that suits you. Thank you!