MULYAN PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents,

The term seems to be flashing by and there is still a lot to do. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to so much during the term. It is great to know that our students and the school are so well supported and that we are able to run as many successful programs because of this. During the last two weeks of this term, we have set aside for Parent/Teacher Interviews. This is a great opportunity for you to talk to your child’s teacher about their progress, their behaviour, their attitude and what will be happening during the remainder of the 2015 school year. Please take the opportunity to come up and discuss with your child’s teacher all these important things. A note regarding times, dates etc will be sent home during this week. Festival of International Understanding

Last week was the Cowra Festival of International Understanding. This year’s country was South Korea. Our school participated in the street window displays which were absolutely spectacular. Hopefully, you got the chance to see them. Our infants display in Shoes for You window gained first place and our Stage 2 and 3 displays in the Hello World Travel window were awarded Highly Commended. Congratulations to all the boys and girls who did such great work. Thank you to Mrs Murphy, Mrs Lynch, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Cummings who put them together and displayed them so beautifully. Thank you to Hello World Travel and Shoes for You for allowing us the use of their windows. Our school was also involved in the Festival Parade and the students looked a treat as they marched with their sunnies on and dancing “Gangnam Style” (when the fire trucks allowed it). Thank you to all the boys and girls who came along and joined the parade and to Mrs Cummings, Mrs Murray and Mrs Murphy who accompanied the students and Mrs Lynch who took photos of our students. Check out our Facebook page!

Regional Swimming Carnival

Last Friday, 17 students from our school attended the Regional Swimming Carnival in Dubbo. Our students all performed really well and were a

credit to themselves, this school and their families. They all gave 100% and can be rightly proud of their efforts. As a result of these trials, the following students will be representing the Western Region at the State Carnival on the 25th-26th March at Homebush. Congratulations and good luck to Hugh Gillham, Zoe Browne, Pat Dun, Sam Dun and Bobby Jeffries. Boys’ Cricket

This Thursday, the boys’ cricket team will play in the first round PSSA Knockout match against Canowindra Public School. I know that Mr Ryan and the boys have been training hard and are looking forward to this match. Good Luck! Hockey Gala Day

On Friday, 20th March, our Stage 3 students are all invited to take part in a Hockey Gala Day here in Cowra. Representatives from Hockey NSW, along with local hockey players will teach the students from all the Cowra schools in skills development and some games. It doesn’t matter if the students have played hockey before or not. This will be a great way to meet other students and pick up some skills. All the students need is a great attitude and a mouth guard. All other equipment can be supplied by the school ie hockey sticks, shin pads. Mouth guards can be purchased from the school for $5 and are suitable for all sports. Notes with further information should already have been sent out.

School uniform At the November P&C meeting last year, it was decided that the girls’ uniform would be altered slightly. This change will be phased in over the next 2 years so that you do not need to go to the added expense of purchasing new uniforms. The slight change is that the Primary students girls’ winter uniform will now not have a bib. However, Infants girl’s uniforms will still retain the bib. As outlined earlier, this will be phased in and so, if your daughter still fits into her old winter uniform then this will still be suitable until 2017. Year 6—7 This week, ‘Expression of Interest’ forms are being sent home with all Year 6 students regarding their placement into High School for 2016. Along with

Term 1~ Week 7 www. mulyan-p.schools@det.new.edu.au Wednesday, 11th March 2015

these ‘Expressions of Interest’ forms is a letter from Cowra High School (our local high school), and a ghost enrolment form with current details which need to be checked and altered if appropriate. These forms and ghost enrolment forms need to be returned to school br Friday. 20th March. If you have any queries, please contact me at school.

NAPLAN

This year’s NAPLAN assessments will take place from 12th to 15th May. A letter from the Board of Studies Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) will be sent home shortly with further details about these assessments. We encourage all students to participate in these assessments if possible. If you have any questions, please contact me at school.

Till next fortnight, John Smith

Dates to Remember

# 19th March Stage 2 Excursion ~ Canberra

# 20th March Stage 2 Excursion ~ Canberra

# 23rd March ~ Young Leaders Day ~ Sydney

# 23rd March ~ Parent/Teacher Interviews begin

# 25th March ~ P & C meeting ~ staffroom

# 30th March ~ Parent/Teacher Interviews cont.

# 2nd April ~ Last day of Term 1

# 3rd April ~ Good Friday

# 21st April ~ First day of Term 2

Canteen News

Our canteen raffle is in full swing. The prize of a family pass to the Japanese Gardens will be drawn at the Easter Hat Parade on 2nd April. The only way to get a ticket is to have a lunch order and make sure it’s at the canteen by 10.30. RED DAY REMINDER: Our last RED DAY for the term will be on Thursday, 26th March, featuring PANCAKES. Anyone wishing to donate for the day is asked to donate bottles of Pancake mix or ice-cream topping, sprinkles etc. CORN on the COB DAY !! The canteen has received a generous donation of fresh corn on the cob!! Next Tuesday, it will be on sale for $1 per cob at lunch and recess. Cheers Trish

If your child is late for school, it is a

legal requirement that the parent/

guardian) sign them into school ~

not the office or teaching staff.

The sign in/ out book is located in

the foyer of the Admin Building.

Please walk your child into the

school and fill out a late note, stating

time of arrival. and reason for late

Students Arriving Late

for School

The 2015 Premier’s Reading Challenge has started.

Welcome to the NSW Premier's Reading Challenge The Challenge aims to encourage a love of reading for leisure and pleasure in students and to enable them to experience quality literature. It is not a competition but a challenge to each student to read, to read more and to read more widely. The Premier's Reading Challenge (PRC) is available for all NSW students in Kindergarten to Year 9

Happy reading everyone!

Don’t forget Literacy Pro books can be added to your Premier’s Reading list.

Children can log on to their portal and add their books at home.

Children who have competed for 4 years qualify for their gold award.

Any questions, please contact Mrs Bryant in the library.

The Age of Fishes

The Age of Fishes Museum is offering students of

Mulyan free entry into the museum when accompanied

by an adult during the coming holidays.

Just bring a copy of the newsletter.

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Mr Embroidery Cowra Mulyan Winter Uniform

ORDER FORM NAME_______________________ PHONE__________ One lucky shopper will win their total order FREE.

Return form by the 1st April 2015 to be eligible. SIZE QTY PRICE TOTAL

$54.00

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$52.20

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$27.00

$32.85

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$36.00

$25.20

$34.20

$34.20

$36.00

$11.65

$14.35

$14.35

$20.00

$22.75

$23.40

$25.20

$22.50

$25.20

$11.65

GARMENTS

Tunic 4-8

Tunic 10-18

Skirt 4-8

Skirt 10-18

Girls L/S blouse 4-8

Girls L/S blouse 10-18

Girls L/S blouse 20-26

Grey Double Knee Trousers 4-16

Grey Cargo Pants Oz Surf 4-16

Grey Cargo Pants Oz Surf S-3XL

Black Polar Fleece Jumper 4-16

Black Polar Fleece Jumper S-3XL

Microfibre Trackpants 6-16

Microfibre Trackpants S-2XL

2 pack white knee high socks

3 pack short white socks

3 pack short grey socks

Sports polo 4-16

Sports polo S-3XL

Sports polo L/S 4-16

Sports polo L/S S-3XL

Grey Polo 4-16

Grey Polo S-3XL

Grey Tights

Please return order forms by 1st April 2015,

To 119a Kendal St @ Mr Embroidery

Email: mrembroidery@cowra.net.au

Ph 6341 3163. Thankyou

All form prices are reduced by

LAYBY’S WELCOME orders cannot be picked up before 13th April

TOTAL $

10%