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MUSWELLBROOK SOUTHPUBLIC SCHOOL

Wednesday 1 July 2020

MUSWELLBROOK SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

57 Maitland Street Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Ph: 02 6543 1896 F: 02 6543 3475 E: muswellbrs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Books sale

Playground fun

Buddy reading

MESSAGEPRINCIPAL’SWe are holding NAIDOC - National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Celebration on Friday this week. It’s a time when we can acknowledge the long and rich history of Aboriginal people in this area.

For those that are new to the area or those that are unaware, the Hunter Valley has a number of significant sites, including to the north, Wingen Maid and Burning Mountain and to the south, Baiame Cave and Tiddalik the Frog. The stories and knowledge associated with these locations help us to connect spiritually and culturally to this country.

This year’s theme Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. At Muswellbrook South Public School we are proud of such strong links to the first Australians right here in our backyards.

From all of us here, enjoy the school holidays. We’ll see you in a couple of weeks.

Glen Kite - Principal

6 BLUE is a hive of learning since returning back from at home learning. We have been busy in Geography learning and researching about the recent Australian Bushfires.

6 BLUE have been lucky enough to have been heading down to KYELLOW and KRED weekly to complete some buddy reading and wellbeing lessons with them.

In mathematics we have been learning about chance and data. We tested the experiment to see if we talk to our dice if it would be more likely to roll the number of our choice. We spent a morning outside creating a fraction garden.

We have also been having some fun learning about building up our settings and characters in our writing lesson.

We are all ready for a holiday!

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LIBRARY NEWS

BOOK SALEWhen: This week

Thursday 2 July - K-2 second chance book sale Friday 3 July - Years 3-6 books

Time: 2nd breakWhere: Outside the library with Mrs Moore

Any coin donation to get up to 5 books per studentAll the money goes towards the end of year school reward

(last year we had jumping castles).

Please bring a shopping bag!

IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2020Dear Parents, There have been important updates to the N.S.W. Premier’s Reading Challenge this year. All students will be able to include 10 own choice books on their Student Reading Records. This means you can add 5 bonus books as well as your normal choice books. This year normal choice books and bonus choice books can be any of the following -*books that are not on any PRC booklist*books that are on a PRC booklist that does not count as a PRC book for your challenge level*additional books from approved series after the first 3 that have been added from that series.Recording of all books will be as set out below -K-2 students in Years K-2 - Red Level - 20 books + 10 own choice = 30 books in total3-4 students in Years 3-4 - Green Level - 10 books + 10 own choice = 20 books in total5-6 students in Years 5-6 - Purple Level -10 books + 10 own choice = 20 books in total.

*Students who do not complete the Challenge in 2020 will not be disadvantaged from achieving cumulative PRC awards in the future.Children will also be able to borrow up to 4 books each week until the challenge closes on Friday 28 August – Week Six. Please ring or come and see me in the Library if you are concerned about your child not being able to complete the challenge this year.

Thanking YouAnne Solman- Teacher Librarian

YEAR 6 CANBERRA UPDATEAs you may have read in our previous newsletter editions, we have organised for the Canberra Excursion to take place in Week 9, Term 4 (7 - 11 December). While we understand that there may be concerns regarding COVID-19, the Year 6 excursion to Canberra is a worthwhile experience and we are hoping that things will have settled down by then and we are still able to attend later in the year. We are still taking payments and final payments are due tomorrow (Thursday 2 July). Please note, if the excursion is cancelled due to COVID 19 or other unforeseen circumstances, all families will receive a full refund of the amount paid. However, if parents decide to withdraw their child from the excursion, they will receive all except the $50.00 non-refundable deposit.

CANTEEN NEWSFor the remainder of this term, the canteen is open every day for 1st break as well as doing 1st break lunch orders.

$3.50 Lunch packs for second break can be purchased in the morning and available to pick up with first break lunch orders for children to store in their bag. Please note some items may vary daily (random fruit & chips).

UNIFORM SHOPThe uniform shop will be open on Monday 20 July 2020 (Staff Development Day). These special opening hours will be 10am to 12pm.Polo shirts are back in stock in all sizes. Maroon winter gloves are low in stock but we are expecting to receive more shortly. Unfortunately the girls white blouse is currently out of stock with the supplier until further notice.

THOMPSON’S PIES Thompson Pies order form was sent home with students last week. Please use the holidays to get some orders from friends and family. Order form and money are due back to school by Monday 3 August (Week 3) and pick up will be Wednesday 12 August (time to be confirmed). Thank you for supporting our school.

MEDICATIONReminder when bringing medication in to the office it needs to be signed in by a parent and must be in a pharmacy labelled box, bottle or webster pack with child’s name, medication details and dosage clearly stated.

SCHOOL PHOTO’SSchool photos were sent home with students on Monday. Sibling photographs need to be collected by a parent from the front office.Thank you

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PJ says . . .“Enjoy your holidays being safe, having time with your family and sleeping in. I look forward to seeing you in two weeks.”

Congratulations to the following Week 9 award winners - Bronze Award (25 Pebbles) - Siena P, Mia S, Lucas D, Breeana L, Joshua P, Lillian S, Phoenix D, Maddison S, Erica C, Cassidii L, Tallon S, Neil B, Kyle A, Tyler P, Bella F, Toby G, Lachlan P, Emma G, Jackson F, Noah D-B, Kade P, Jax V, Cooper L, Charli-Rose W, Zuhayr A, Jesse J, Mia W, Bailey T, Chase H, Jalari S, Tristan D, Charlotte T, Lyla L, Oshiarna R, Thomas C, Evoleht H, Joshua R, Chloe T, Connor R, Keith M, Linkin A, Haylee C, Bryce B, Reagan T, Reese S, Amilea J, Benjamin C, Jasmyne P, Sky-Ann S, Brayden D, Jacob B and Hope.

Silver Award (50 Pebbles) - Eden P, Kieren C, Michaela B, Brodie S, Seth D, Lochlan N, Tara-Lee D, Jacinda D, Lilly G, Schyler V, Skila G, Ahria C, Tahnee-lee R and Michael H.

Congratulations to the following merit award winners - Jacob R, Riley J, Maddison S, Dax V, Connor C, Saxon T, Alyssa M, Tillie F, Ella L, Isla S, Zack B, Zarah Y, Kalaya D, Tyler C, Sophie B, Lacie J, Christian C-S, Jadyn H, Vitaliy O, Mahdi P, Aston S, Alexander F, Jaxson S, Ava R, Tatum R, Macey R, Tyler L, Mayra S, Jensen N, Alicia R, Jonah A, Cassidy S, Kiara G, Ryan B, Saffron J, Chanel S, Recce W, Patrick P, Elsie F, Axel M, Tyler R, Althea M, Wayde S, Melina R, Destiny H, Lillie R, Indigo S, Miley T, Bella F, Lettecia-Lee M, Jacob T, Corey M, Chase J, Heidi W, Ryan R, Austin L, Harrison F, Jordan T, Sadie J, Zoe S, Eleira-Rose P-R, Evoleht H, Danika G, Alison-Rose P and Jackson N.

SAFE RESPECTFUL RESPONSIBLE

Commonwealth School Banking Update

School Banking is back!

School Banking at our school will recommence next term from 21 July and will be on Tuesdays.

For every deposit made at school, students will receive a silver Dollarmites token. Once students have individually collected 10 tokens they can redeem them for an exclusive School Banking reward item in recognition of their regular savings habits.

School Banking is also a great fundraiser for our school. Our school receives a Regular Savers Contribution of $5 for every 10 deposits processed per student as well as an Annual Contribution which is based on the number of students who made at least one School Banking deposit in the prior year.

If your child has lost their book, please contact your School Banking Co-ordinator for a replacement or visit any Commbank Branch.

If you would like to know more about School Banking, please ask for a 2020 SchoolBanking program information pack from the school office or visit www.commbank.com.au/schoolbanking

MSPS 2020 TEACHER FEATURE

Name: Glen KiteSchool Position: The BossFavourite movie: Godfather Pt2 – Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!Born: In a state of shock and confusion. I had no idea what was going on.Favourite phone app: StravaFavourite Food: Fresh cooked jam ball donuts – soft and a little chewy, deep brown on the outside, hot but not scalding jam, sugary fingers…yum!What was your favourite book to read as a child?The Bible – as a child I mostly just sat by myself and thought about baby Jesus.If you could be any superhero who would you be and why?Superman – super fast, super strong, x-ray vision, the flying…what else could you want?Why did you become a teacher? For the holidays, of course…Is there another reason? What did the others say?

Wellbeing TipWeek 10

In the holidays be sure to use some of these tips to ensure you have a restful

holiday.

Share with your family to make sure you look after your wellbeing as well as having fun

during the holidays.

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Regular school attendance will help your child to succeed later in life. Attending school every day makes learning easier for your child and helps build and maintain friendships with other children. If your child misses learning the basic skills in the early years of school, they may develop learning problems in later years.

Education for your child is important and regular attendance at school is essential for your child to achieve their educational best and increase their career and life options. When your child attends school every day, learning becomes easier and your child will build and maintain friendships with other children.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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BOOST IMMUNITY FOR WINTERGood to see customers and clients come into THE Centre and buy the products from us that helped them so much last winter. There is so many ways to help with any colds, flus or bugs during this winter period which you’ll see below. But always if in doubt and if it is something that is ongoing or serious please book in for an appointment with Pat on 6541 1884. • Echinacea premium as fluid or tablet – to boost immunity • Echinacea glycetract for children as a sweeter form • Immune tonic which contains herbs that will boost immunity whilst you have an infection • Immune enhance – Contains Astragalus, Echinacea prem and Siberian Ginseng and Ginger • Garlic syrup and Garlic syrup Xtra strong – for those congested lungs, coughs, especially good for asthmatics and to boost immunity • Paddys Lucerne syrup and glycetract (if cannot have sugar) – for general coughs, an expectorant and protects lungs • Prickly pear with or without licorice – for more long-term coughs that are difficult to eradicate • Beta A-C tablet or powder – pleasant tasting vitamin supplement with zinc • Winter blend tea – drink to protect body throughout winter and excellent for fevers • Breathe Easy tea – Pleasant tea especially for allergies and when difficult to breathe • Olive leaf extract – fluid or capsule – known bitter to help immunity • Chest rub – safe and effective for toddlers to the elderly • Inhalant Tin – To breathe in each morning and night and as needed. Lasts a long time due to containing Menthol crystals • Inhalant and Chest Rub roll ons – for easy use • Chilli, Garlic, Ginger, Chilli and Garlic, Chilli and Ginger capsules – fight virus infections with heat, take 1 capsule with meal and increase to 1 with each meal • Phytolacca ointment/cream – to rub on sinus areas to give relief, also can be used as a chest rub