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• Home Reading 100 Club - Congratulations to Gracie-May Turer, Tannen Lemmon, Blyde Evans, Sienna Cronin, Stella Burey-Tonkin, Violet Dawson, Isobel Lavery, William Wallace,

1. BUSY TIMES AHEAD

Last week there were many excited children coming through the gates, eager to talk about their holidays - those I chatted with had a fantastic break. I trust parents also had a relaxing and enjoyable time with their children. Most importantly, our students have returned ready to learn and I was delighted to be able to show Mr David Crowe, Director Educational Leadership around our school of Friday. We visited many classrooms and spoke with children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Mr Crowe was highly impressed by what he saw happening in classrooms from reading groups through to programming of robots. In all classes children were actively engaged in learning activities. During our tour, Mr Crowe spoke with individual children about their work and much to our delight, commented both on the quality of the students’ work and their manners. I also note how pleasing it is to see the great majority of children returning to school in correct summer uniform. All students are encouraged to identify with their school and wear correct uniform. It is also very helpful (and could save parents money) if all clothing is clearly labelled so that it may be returned to the owner if found. You may be interested to know that around 40 winter jumpers from the lost property tub were laundered during the holidays but only 10 of these could be returned to the owner. This term, we welcome Mr Austin Burrell to our teaching staff and also welcome back Mrs Gaukroger who is returning part-time from leave. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility and I again take this early opportunity to remind parents of the need to be conscious of every child’s safety particularly when dropping off in the morning and collecting in the afternoon. Albert Street becomes very busy during these peak times and each morning we witness children being directed across the road through the bus zone and/or cars pulling into the bus zone. Please model appropriate road safety strategies by parking and walking children across the designated pedestrian crossings.

A busy calendar of Term 4 events include the K-6 presentation evening, a twilight concert, discos, Year 6 farewell and much more! There is a calendar at the end of each newsletter and I encourage all parents to look at it and plan ahead so that you don’t miss out. The daily school news segment at approximately 7.10am on 2VM also provides a useful update/reminder. Neutral Bay Public School is visiting MPS this week as part of our involvement with the City Country Alliance (CCA). Last night we were excited to welcome 30 students and their teachers from our partner school. The CCA seeks to develop intercultural understandings and our visiting city friends will be able to compare and contrast city/country life; learn about local Aboriginal culture and also about farming. Students will spend time in classrooms and enjoy activities in our school and also visit cultural sites and a local mixed farming property – a busy three days for our Neutral Bay frineds but without their usual busy traffic! The senior student leadership team is one of many programs that aims to promote being an active member in the school and our community. In fact, right from kindergarten, students are guided in the development of skills such as leadership, communication and decision making, thereby helping to build a foundation for active and positive citizenship for our students. Students in Year 5 will soon have the opportunity to nominate for election to one of eight senior student leadership positions – two captains, two vice captains and four prefects. The election process is formal and based on democratic principles. Candidates are asked to prepare and deliver a brief speech of introduction, outlining their leadership qualities, at the primary assemblies. As with any election process there is bound to be some disappointment when there is only a small number of positions available. While not every student will get elected just by nominating themselves, students show that they are willing to learn and grow. Parents of Year 5 children are encouraged to talk with their child about nominating for a school leadership position.

Tuesday, 22nd October 2018

The PSSA state athletics carnival will be an exciting event this year! Good luck to Charlie Grant, Darcy Brazel, Harriet Beattie, Mitchell Beddoes, Jeremy Blatchford, Mana Noble and Chaz Noble who are all representing Moree Public School at the NSW PSSA athletics carnival at Homebush next week. Being selected to participate against the best from all over NSW is a wonderful achievement and Homebush provides a wonderful opportunity and I know the MPS students will be trying the very best. Head Start into Kindergarten for student enrolling in Kindergarten in 2019 will commence soon. The Head Start Program includes two parts:

• a family orientation morning be held on Tuesday 6th November commencing at 10:00 am. All families who have a child enrolling in Kindergarten 2019 are encouraged to attend. The morning will begin in the hall with a Kindergarten item, introductions and a brief welcome. Parents will be taken on a tour of MPS and will culminate with a parent staff morning tea at 11:00am; and

• preschool visits to kindergarten classrooms for two morning sessions. Children will then visit the school with their pre-school group to meet teachers and participate in classroom activities.

Parents are advised that if you have not already submitted an enrolment form, please do so as quickly as possible. It is important that we have accurate information to plan classes for the beginning of the year. Children must turn five years of age by 31st July 2019 to be eligible to start school in 2019. School Photographs – Advancedlife Photographers are scheduled for next week with class and special groups on Tuesday, 30th October and representative sporting teams on Wednesday. Parents are encouraged to order (packages and sibling photographs) online through the secure system: www.advancedlife.com.au and entering the code 6L8 LJ4 JA6. The prepaid ordering envelopes were sent home last week for those who wish to order in this way. Summer uniform is required and children must be on time to school – classes will not be taken again if there is a late arrival. Tuesday order of class photographs: 9.00am – Year 6 group; classes Yr 6, Yr 5; Yr 4; Kinder, Yr 1, Yr 2 & Yr 3. 12.50 – Sibling groups; 1.35 special groups 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Day – 11th November 2018 will be a most significant occasion and students and staff have been invited to attend a function at the ANZAC Park (between the bypass and Gosport St opposite the Victoria Hotel) on this Sunday morning commencing at 10.50am. We do urge MPS students to join with staff to assemble behind our school banner and lay a wreath. School Spectacular plans are now being finalised and a detailed itinerary will be sent home soon. However, please continue to make payments for the trip with the final one due on Fri 16 Nov. Mr A. King

2. P&C ASSOCIATION • MEETING: The next meeting will be held on Monday, 19th November – all parents and friends are welcome at 6.00pm. • UNIFORM SHOP: The uniform shop is kindly opened by volunteer co-ordinators, Mrs Deb Hardman, Ms Erin Livet and Mrs Stevie Girard each Wednesday and Friday morning 8.30 and 9.30am. • CHRISTMAS GIFTS – FEATURING YOUR CHILD’S ARTWORK: The very popular Camel art will again be available in time for Christmas. Please see the attached order form. 3. STUDENT BUS TRAVEL – 2019 School student applications for 2019 open from Monday, 15 October 2018. Students progressing to year 3 and year 7 do not need to re-apply if they:

� are continuing at the same school � are residing at the same address � have not been sent an expiry notification from

Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification. Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply. Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply. If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2018 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2018, the system will automatically cancel a card and a new one will need to be issued. 4. COOL AT SCHOOL

7. SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB - Term 4Scholastic Book Club is available to all Moree Public School students again this term. Term 4 brochures have been distributed to students and parents are asked to ensure all orders are returned to the school office by Friday, 2nd November clearly marked with student name, class and correct money. Please note: Issue 7 will be the only brochure available this Term. Thank you for your support and co-operation. Kathryn Penfold Book Club Co-ordinator

8. SRC NEWS …

9. COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

5. COMING EVENTS – Term 4Please check each week for possible variations on Skoolbag App or listen to local radio 2VM for the daily School News segment a little after 7.00am.

Term 3 2 Mon 22 Neutral Bay PS visit (4 day stay at MPS)

Tues 23 Wed 24 Thurs 25 Fri 26 Assemblies: 10.30 2M-7; 11.30 5/6M-14 (Captains speak)

3 Mon 29 Tues 30 Class photographs Wed 31 Special groups and representative sporting teams Thurs 1 Nov

Fri 2 Assemblies: 10.30 KM-8; 11.303/4B-35 (2019 Boy nominees speak)

4 Mon 5 Tues 6 10.00am Kinder 2019 – Family Orientation & morning tea Wed 7 Thurs 8

Fri 9 Assemblies: 10.30 1H-3; 11.30 5/6M-14 (2019 Girl nomineesspeak)

5. Mon 12 Year 2 Learn to Swim program (10dys) Tues 13 Wed 14 Thurs 15 Fri 16 Assemblies: 10.30 1M-4; 11.30 5M-15

Finals – Multicultural Perspective Public Speaking – Sydney Calrossy Horse Sports - Tamworth

6. Mon 19 6.00 P&C meeting Tues 20 School Spectacular (choir) - 6 dys Wed 21 Thurs 22 Fri 23 Assemblies: 10.30 1M-4; 11.30 5M-15

7. Mon 26 Tues 27 Wed 28 Thurs 29 Fri 30 Assemblies: 10.30 KK-11; 11.30 3M-23

8. Mon 3 Dec Tues 4 Wed 5 Thurs 6 6.00pm Annual Presentation (K-6) Fri 7

9. Mon 10 Yr 6 Farewell & Yrs 3-6 disco Tues 11 K-2 Disco Wed 12 Thurs 13 Fri 14 Semester 2 student reports home

Moree Community Christmas Carols 10 Mon 17 K-6 Twilight Concert

Tues 18 Class parties Wed 19 Last day – Term 4 for studentsThurs 20 Fri 21

2019 – Term 1 1 Mon 4 Feb

Tues 5 Staff resume Wed 6 Yrs 1-6 resume Thurs 7 Kindergarten commence school Fri 8

6. HEAD LICEHead lice is a challenge for all schools and families. Please be vigilant and check your child’s hair regularly for eggs (which can be very hard to see) and/or hatched lice. Treatment lotions and combs are available at all pharmacies. A limited supply is available by request from school. Please contact Mrs Hosegood through the school office should you require this assistance. Thank you for your diligence in checking and treating hair and help minimise the issue for everyone.

On the 17th of September, a number of students travelled to Gunnedah for the annual Year 3 excursion at Lake Keepit Sport & Recreational Centre. From hitting bulls-eyes in archery to reaching new heights when rock climbing - we had a blast! Although the dam water levels were low, the fun and excitement were high as the group also enjoyed other heart racing activities including orienteering, canoeing, low ropes obstacle courses and night games.

A big thankyou to Mr Brown, Mr Pirie, Miss Quirk, Mr French and parent helper, Mrs Humphries for assistance throughout the excursion. Their hard work and generosity supported the success of this memorable experience. I also extend a thank you to the students of year 3 for representing their school and community in a responsible and respectful fashion. Mr Burgess

Community Art Project Throughout Term 3, a number of students from MPS worked together completed an artwork during their lunchtimes. The goal was to produce a work that could be used in an initiative of the Downer Group to cover the new NBN nodes around Moree with local designs. Towards the end of last term, some of the students who had contributed had the privilege of seeing their artwork made into large ‘stickers’ and then meticulously placed onto the node in Edward St (near the Heber intersection). It was very exciting to watch each piece go up and see it improve the streetscape. Not all the students who worked on the composition were able to attend the unveiling as they were on their excursion. Congratulations to: Kyla Roberts, Lorraine Townsend, Diaz Craigie, Daisy Timmins-Bartlett, Aydan McGuire, Emily Maher & Declan Yeatman, you did a wonderful job!

The original piece of art will be framed and positioned proudly so that we can enjoy it at school as well as on the street.