Millers Forest Public School 127 Martins Wharf Road MILLERS FOREST NSW 2324 Ph: 49872520 Fax: 49874265

Email: millersfor-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.millersfor-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

2 December 2019

Virtues for Weeks 8 & 9

The virtue for Week 8 is Assertiveness. Being assertive, means being positive and confident. You are aware that you are a worthy person with your own special gifts. You think for yourself and express your own ideas. You know what you stand for and what you won’t stand for. You expect respect.

The virtue for week 9 is Orderliness. Orderliness is being neat and living with a sense of harmony. You are organised, and you know where things are when you need them. Solve problems step by step instead of going in circles. Order around you creates order inside you. It gives you peace of mind.

For more information about the virtues please go to www.embracevirtues.com

Year 6 Farewell

We will be having a special assembly for the Year 6 Farewell on Friday 6 December at 1:45pm in the library. All most welcome. The 2020 captains will be announced at this assembly.

Crazy Hair Day

Thank you to all the students and staff that participated in the Year 6 fundraiser. We had some wild hair at school on Friday. The year six students raised $220 towards the end of year gift to the school.

Badge of Excellence

Congratulations to Brandon, Alyssa and Lucinda on receiving your Badge of Excellence.

Mrs Phelps - Principal

Important Dates to Remember

Captains 2020 Speeches and Voting

Thursday 5 December 2019

Year 6 Farewell Friday 6 December 2019 1:45pm to 2:45pm

End of Year Fun Day Wednesday 11 December 2019

Presentation Day Tuesday 17 December 2019 9:30am

Sport News

Cricket Gala Day

On Thursday 21 November, Eddie, Haydan, Trey, Matty, Axel and Kelsey from the Hawks, and Max, Will, Mason, Myles and Cohen from the Bluebirds travelled to King Park at Raymond Terrace for a Cricket Gala Day. The boys were put into teams with students from other schools and played 3 games of cricket. Throughout the day, the students were smashing 4s and 6s, taking wickets and stopping runs with their fielding. A special mention has to go to Haydan for his classic one-handed catch. All up everyone had a great day. They were very well behaved and most importantly exhausted by the end of the day.

Thank you to the parents for transporting the students to and from the venue and supporting them throughout the day.

Squash Champion

Congratulations to Eddie for his first place in the Port Macquarie ‘Beach n Boasts’ squash competition.

Mr Walker - Sports Co-Ordinator

Assembly Awards

Week 6 – Term 4 Principal’s Award Matty – Outstanding

mathematics work. PBL Award Eddie – Using purposefulness

in all work areas. Citizenship Award Rhianna – Being quick to

volunteer and help others. Rainbow Lorikeets Class Award Rainbow Lorikeets Virtues Award

Matilda – Working hard to stay focused on difficult tasks. Declan – Using purposefulness to ensure tasks are completed.

Bluebirds Class Award Bluebirds Virtues Award

Lacey – Improved resilience and persistence during difficult tasks. Acacia – Setting a goal and working to achieve.

Hawks Class Award Hawks Virtues Award

Haydan – Improvement in spelling. Matty – Demonstrating purposefulness in mathematics.

Art Award Shamia – Excellent observational drawing.

Assembly Award Blaze – Having fun and enjoying herself.

Class Attendance Award

Hawks

Secret Compliment Lacey – Being kind in the playground.

Assembly Awards

Week 7 – Term 4 Principal’s Award Georgia & Zak – Outstanding

reading improvements. PBL Award Josh – Being considerate to

others. Citizenship Award Matty – Caring about others

and the environment. Rainbow Lorikeets Class Award Rainbow Lorikeets Virtues Award

Alyssa – Using quality handwriting in all writing tasks. Ricki – Showing consideration to his classmates.

Bluebirds Class Award Bluebirds Virtues Award

Brock – Beautifully presented work. Ben M – Being a thoughtful friend.

Hawks Class Award Hawks Virtues Award

Chloe – Demonstrating initiative and maintaining a high standard of work throughout the year. Kelsey – Being considerate of others.

Art Award Myles – Excellent effort on his art folder.

Assembly Award Katie – Great listening.

Class Attendance Award

Lorikeets

Secret Compliment Mason F – Being flexible.