Maclean Public School Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Tuesday Mar 3 Visiting Performance

Attack of the Plastic Time

Machine

Thursday Mar 5 UNE Discovery bus

Friday Mar 6 Whole School Assembly

11.45am in the Hall

Tuesday Mar 10 PnC Meeting AGM

Wednesday Mar 11 Stage 1 Excursion to Brooms

Head

Stage 2 Excursion

To Coffs Harbour

Monday Mar 16 Stage 3 Basketball Gala Day

What is student leadership? Student leadership encompasses many of the ideas and intentions that are often described as student participation, student agency or student voice. The term student leadership refers to education principles and practices that give young people the opportunities and support to find their voices, to participate in decision-making, and to understand their rights and responsibilities as active citizens. When students are given the skills and opportunity to lead within their schools, they are empowered to have a real impact on their learning and school environment and are prepared to participate meaningfully in their community.

Why is student leadership important to schools? In addition to the rights of young people, student leadership practices are valuable for the ongoing improvement of schooling and society. By allowing and supporting students to be active participants in their schooling, teachers and principals

can play a vital role in improving their educational engagement and social awareness. Participation in the life of the school and the community is an important means of fostering the development of skills that provide a foundation for young people’s wider active citizenship, while also meeting more specific educational purposes such as improved student engagement and learning.

Student Leadership at Maclean Public Through Student Parliament students have a voice in our school and the opportunity to make a real difference in our school community. As members of parliament, students are responsible for; •Meeting with their constituents and being a voice for those students in parliament •Presenting ideas to parliament that address issues raised by students. •Debating issues that are important to the school community At last week’s assembly, we introduced our school parliament. Our portfolios and ministers this year are: Ministers for Fundraising and Functions: Matilda, Charli, Isabelle, Telleah & CiCi, Ministers for Education: Max, Jed & Robert, Ministers for the Arts: Sarah, Isabelle, Daeja, Siennah & Marlie, Ministers for Sport and Healthy Living: Hayden, Telleah, Lucas & CiCi, Ministers for Indigenous Affairs: Darius,& Shermarl, Ministers for Gardens, Playgrounds and Maintenance: Zach, Aiden, Hayden & Indianah, Ministers for ICT/STEM: Konan, Max, Robert & Eli. Arriving and Leaving Just a reminder that students should not be walking through the staff carpark before or after school. Thanks for your support on this safety issue.

Woodford st, Maclean P: 66 452 544 E: maclean-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Ms Carolyn Phillips

Term 1 Issue 5 – February 27, 2020

Find us on the web… www.maclean-p.school.nsw.edu.au

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Northern Rivers Zone PSSA Swimming Carnival The Northern Rivers Zone PSSA Swimming Carnival was held at Alstonville Pool on Tuesday 25 February 2020. Maclean Public School was represented by Daeja Parker, Zahli Carmichael, Matilda Addison, Sienna Stanley, Nathan Goldie, Josiah Parker, Leon Smart, Kai Carmichael, Jarris Mitchell, Oliver Courte, Ochre Stanley and Parker Essex.

Each member of the team did their best against top quality competitors and are to be congratulated for their respectful, responsible and safe behaviour on the day. Our congratulations go to Sienna Stanley who was the Junior Girl Champion at the Zone Carnival having gained points for her swims in the 50m freestyle (1st), butterfly (2nd), breaststroke (2nd), backstroke (1st) and 200m individual medley (1st). Also qualifying for the North Coast Carnival with outstanding performances are Zahli Carmichael in the 50m freestyle (3rd), butterfly (3rd), breaststroke (4th) and backstroke (4th). Kai Carmichael in the 50m freestyle (1st), butterfly (4th), breaststroke (3rd), backstroke (4th) and 200m individual medley (4th). Ochre Stanley in the 50m Freestyle (1st) and the Maclean PS Senior Girls Relay team of Sienna Stanley, Daeja Parker, Zahli Carmichael and Matilda Addison.

Our big thanks go to Lauren Guyatt who was team manager, Mr Rosnell who was a timekeeper and to all the parents and family who supported our swimmers at Alstonville.

The North Coast PSSA Swimming Carnival is next Wednesday 4th March at the Coffs Harbour War Memorial Pool. Good luck to Sienna, Zahli, Kai, Ochre, Daeja and Matilda. We are proud of your achievements. What is Happening in the Classrooms This year all of our classes are studying integrated units of work. In Early Stage One the topic is ‘In Our Community’. Students are learning about their place in their community. Students will talk about their family to the rest of the class and learn how families are different. They will learn about how to stay safe and how to ask for help in their classroom, school and in the community.

In Stage One the topic is ‘Places and Spaces’. Students are learning about the services in their community. They will consider sustainable practices as they design and construct model buildings for their community. They will learn about navigation as they consider the language of direction and location.

In Stage Two the topic is ‘First Contact’. Students are learning about the lives of the First Australians before European settlers arrived in Australia and the causes and reasons for the journey of the First Fleet. They will practise thinking and acting like historians as they are immersed in stories of first contact between Indigenous Australians and European Settlers.

In Stage Three the topic is ‘Making Democracy’. Students are learning about the values of Australian democracy and the key features of the electoral process. They will learn about the responsibilities of the three levels of government. They will set personal and social goals and work as a class towards a common goal.

Visiting Performances We have two visiting performances coming up. The first one is “The Attack of the Plastic Time Monsters’ on March 3.

Our second visiting performance is the University of New England’s Discovery Bus on Thursday March 4. This is an interactive science program where students participate in activities designed to engage and stimulate curiosity.

These are both excellent educational experiences. The school will be covering the cost of these performances.

Foodie Friday If you know anyone who might be interest in helping please see the ladies in the office.

Staying Informed Please check the calendar attached to our newsletter for upcoming events and don’t forget to download the Skoolbag App so you don’t miss any news. You can also join us on Facebook.

Kind Regards Carolyn

MACLEAN PUBLIC SCHOOL TERM 1 -2020

WK MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

Jan 27 28 Staff Development Day

29 Students first day 1-6

30

31 Kindergartens first day

2 PBL

Lining up/ classroom

expectations

Feb 3 4 Meet the staff night Maclean Pool 6- 7:30pm

5

6 7 Whole School Assembly

3 PBL

Playground expectations

10 11 12 13 14 School swimming carnival

4 PBL

Hallways, walkways &

stairways

17 18 19 20

21 Whole School Assembly

5 PBL

Buslines

24 School Photo Day

25 26 27 28

6 PBL

Library expectations

Mar 2 3 Visiting performance: Attack of the Plastic Time Machine

4 5 Visiting Performance UNE Discovery Bus

6 Whole School Assembly

7 PBL

Canteen expectations

9 10 PnC Meeting AGM

11 Stage 2 Excursion to Coffs Harbour Stage 1 Excursion to Brooms Head

12 Stage 2 Excursion to Coffs Harbour

13 Stage 2 Excursion to Coffs Harbour

8 PBL Hall

expectations

16 Basketball Gala Day

17 18 19 20 Harmony Day Whole School Assembly

9 PBL

Toilet expectations

23 24 25 26 27

10 PBL

Lining up/ lunchboxes

30 31 Apr 1 2 3 Whole School Assembly

11 PBL

End of term expectations

6 7 8 9 Easter Hat Parade

10

Snap shots from the classroom

Kitchen Garden Program recipe of the week: Spinach & Tomato Quesadilla with Pesto

Makes 2 serves

Ingredients

1 Tomato

Baby spinach

Pesto

Feta crumbles

Shredded mozzarella

2 large tortillas

Method

1. Warm frypan on medium heat.

2. Spread a layer of pesto on tortilla, then add a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese, feta, tomato slices,

spinach and top with a little more mozzarella.

3. Place in frypan and top with another tortilla

4. cook for about 5 minutes or until browned then flip and repeat

The Maclean Rotary Club is holding its first book sale for the new decade on February 28/29 Again a feature of the sale is the large volume of books suitable for children from pre-school to teenage which are free to children. Of course there are plenty of books for the mums and dads --fiction, no fiction, DIY, hobbies etc. These are available at $8 to fill a bag (and the more books can be packed in the bags the better we like it). The sale is at the dining room of the Maclean Bowling Club on Friday, February 28, and Saturday morning commencing each day at 9am until 5pm on the Friday and noon on the Saturday.