WEEK 1 TERM 4 15 October 2018

Middleton Public School NEWSLETTER Principal Relieving P&C President Mr Paul Gray Mrs Trudy McMaster

Medlyn Street PARKES 2870 Ph: 6862 1999 Fax: 6862 5310 www.middleton-p.school.nsw.edu.au middleton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Welcome back to Term 4, from what I hope has been an enjoyable and relaxing holiday for everyone. I certainly enjoyed some time in the garden and doing a bit of spring cleaning around the home. Term 4 is always a busy term, though I’m not sure there’s a term that isn’t busy nowadays! Please keep your eye out for the weekly newsletter and Facebook to make sure you know what’s happening.

It was pleasing to see that most children returned to school today. The Education Act provides that children should be enrolled and attending school every day that it is open for lessons. Of course we understand that there are times when children are not able to attend, including reasons such as sickness. It is important that you let the school know within 7 days from the first absence the explanation for your child being away. You can do this through a note to the class teacher, a phone call or email to the school, or through the Skoolbag app. I will be working with the staff this term to streamline our processes to ensure attendance is monitored regularly and contact made with parents where appropriate and I appreciate your support with this. When students are at school every day, they have the best possible chance of learning and improving their skills.

This week we have the White Cross Mobile Dental Care at our school. Many parents have already returned the permission note which was due last term. If you missed this, please obtain another copy from the school as there may be some appointment times available at the end of the week, though no guarantees!

I have been working with a Graphic Designer to update the School emblem as the only version we had available at the school did not allow us to use it for a wide variety of publications and purposes. I’d be interested in hearing your opinions on the options provided to me. Please note that the emblem itself has not been changed – some different mono and colour options have been created. Please take a couple of minutes to complete the survey at http://bit.ly/MPSLogo

Have a great week, Paul Principal (Rlg)

Thought for the week “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t….

you’re right!” Henry Ford

Term 3

Personal Best Award Winner

Rachael Cantrell - 1/2N

Rachael is a quiet student who has grown in confidence over the past couple of terms. She is an extremely respectful student and remains focused during modelled teaching and independent work. Rachael completes work to the best of her ability and she persists even when she finds something challenging. She asks for help if she is unsure and is more consistently sharing her ideas and understandings. Rachael is a role model PBL student. She is calm and patient in the classroom and treats others kindly in the playground. She always follows school rules, has demonstrated an increasing positive attitude and cooperates with both teachers and peers. Well done, Rachael!

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Congratulations to the children who were presented with Student of the Week Ribbons for their effort last term, Week 10:

Kayos Parker (KH), Jake Delaney (KJ), Jack Jeffery (1W), Tyrece Robinson (1/2N), Xavier Ward (2CR), Caylan Nielsen (3/4DP), Lilly Callaghan (3/4G), Deacon Miri (3/4O), Ruby Smith (5/6E), Lachlan Lowe (5/6H), Albert Wilson (5/6S), Sidney Smith (Mrs Butler), Jye Parker (Mrs O’Donnell), Hayley Arrow (Mrs Fisher) and Marley Conway (Mrs Grady).

MERIT CERTIFICATES - Achievement during Term 3: Rylee Hair, Indianna Petrie, Eli Burt, Corinne Scherer, Mason Tanks, Natalia Scherer, Hughie Orr, Jett Clarke, Billie-Jae Johnson, Ayden Doering, Mason Tanks, Sienna Callaghan, Lehni Milford, Shanise Smith, Logan Roberts, Kayden Johnston, Nathan Purtell, Samuel Kinsela, Lee Piercy, Oliver Nielsen, Mackenzie Duff, Levi Edwards, Flyn Egan, Alice Worthington, Bryce Reynolds, Ryan Snyman, Nell Smith, Harrison Kennedy, Marty Davies and Kassie Merriman. Well done!

Infants Sport: Amber Clark Primary Sport: Georgie MacGregor Assembly Item: No Item

SILVER PENNANT

Congratulations to Hall’e King who was presented with a Silver Pennant at last term’s Assembly for receiving five certificates/awards this year! Well Done!

Stage 2 Boys Cricket Team

Students in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be swimming for sport starting Week 2. There will be no costs involved for swimming as pool entry is free & the bus is being funded by a Sporting Schools Grant. We will need some parents to volunteer for supervision. A note will be sent home within the next few days. A permission note needs to be completed for students to attend swimming for sport. This note will be sent home within the next few days.

Year 3 Excursion - Wellington Caves The Year 3 excursion to Wellington Caves is being held on Wednesday 7th November (Week 4). Please make sure you pay the remaining balance of $22.00 by Friday 26th October. If you haven’t paid your deposit, the total cost of the excursion owing is $42.00.

White Cross Mobile Dental Clinic This week we have a dentist at school providing free dental check-ups. There are still a few spaces if parents have not yet booked their child in. Forms are available at the school office, parents will need to complete and return them immediately.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - Student on Target

Max MacGregor

PBL Focus for the Week “ Demonstrate a Positive Attitude”

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School Performance Tours presents Dinosaur Science Show

The performance will be at our school Wednesday, 31 October, 2018

Cost is $5.00 per student

Please fill out the permission note below. ****************************************************************************** I give permission for

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to attend the Dinosaur Science Show and enclose $.............. Date …………………

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PARKES READING DAY We hope everyone had a wonderful day at the annual PAINT PARKES REaD Community Reading Day. Below is a link for a short feedback survey we are conducting about the day. This feedback will help us understand what worked well and what needs to change. The survey is quite short and will only take about 1-2 minutes to complete. All feedback, positive and negative, is appreciated. https://goo.gl/forms/V643sYY7AdEuSfyC3

TERM 4 WEEK 1 Monday, 15 October Tuesday, 16 October Julie Hayward Wednesday, 17 October Jody Swindle Thursday, 18 October Jody Swindle Friday, 19 October Ethel Pearce TERM 4 WEEK 2 Monday, 22 October Michelle Skinner Tuesday, 23 October Wednesday, 24 October Jody Swindle Thursday, 25 October Jody Swindle Friday, 26 October Joanne Onley

As of Term 4 the canteen will no longer be open for “Crunch n Sip”. Please ensure children bring fruit from home.

Available This Week:

Yogurt Pops 50c Banana Muffins 50c

Zucchini Slice 50c

If you are unable to make your rostered day please text Jodie on 0403 426 205

Jodie Milne - Canteen Manager

Canteen News

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Robotics Workshop

During the last week of Term 3, students from Years 1-6 spent half a day participating in a variety of technology activities relating to coding and programming. This opportunity was brought to the school by Western Student Connections from Dubbo. All students were led through engaging workshops in which they learnt about how robots work. They experimented with coding to program their Robots to make them move and perform. Students experienced working with Scratch Jnr, Blue Bots, OZOblocks and Ozobots. They also had the opportunity to watch a Sphero demonstration as well as a explore some coding techniques with this robot. The students thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and had lots of fun experimenting with different coding

techniques.

Well Done MPS Girls Soccer Team!

We are so incredibly proud of these 14 young ladies who showed exceptional skill, sportsmanship, determination and positive attitude throughout the entire PSSA Soccer competition. The girls travelled to Sydney to play against Engadine West Public School in the quarter finals at the end of last term. They played magnificiantly against a tough, highly skilled team and demonstrated fantastic team work. Unfortunately the girls lost the game on the day, however, these girls can proudly say that they are one of the top 8 teams in the state, as well as Western Region Champions. A huge thank you goes to Kevin Medlyn for assisting our team with coaching this season. Thank you to all the volunteers, parents and families who have supported us on this adventure! We couldn’t have done it without you! It has been a pleasure to manage the team this season. Ms Charlton