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NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION newsletter Marrickville West Primary School Beauchamp St, Marrickville NSW Ph: 02 9558 1137 Fax: 02 9559 5961 Email: [email protected] We acknowledge the original owners of this land, the Cadigal People of the Eora Nation and their elders past and present. TERM 3 · WEEK 3 2019 PSSA Sport:

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NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

newsletter

Marrickville West Primary School Beauchamp St, Marrickville NSWPh: 02 9558 1137 Fax: 02 9559 5961 Email: [email protected]

We acknowledge the original owners of this land, the Cadigal People of the Eora Nation and their elders past and present.

TERM 3 · WEEK 3 2019

PSSA Sport:

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School website contains news, class overviews for the term, useful information from DEC and a school calendar with links to permission notes. Go to: www.marrickviw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

Keys to success At MWPS we know that there are certain ways of thinking that help us to learn and live more successfully. We call these the “Keys to Success”. Students learn about these keys and practice thinking and acting in ways that strengthen their ability in each area.The purple key is PERSISTENCE. It is not always easy to keep trying when we feel like we’re failing, especially when we think others might be watching. Here are some ways of thinking and talking that can help us to persist through the challenges, and eventually reach those difficult goals.I can do it – It is more helpful to think hard things are possible, even if we can’t do them YET.Give effort – The harder we try, the more successful we are likely to be.

Work tough – To be successful in the future, sometimes means doing things we don’t feel like doing in the short term.

Wise words:“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will try again tomorrow’.”– Mary Anne Radmacher

Ruth Bradfield-Ling Principal

From the Principal…

Super Stars!Congratulations!

Molly E.Sam N.

Ben E.Zara N.

These students have earned a SCHOOL AWARD for collecting 10 Merit Awards

Every day counts:attendance mattersA new report from the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) reinforces the strong correlation between school attendance and student achievement and highlights the importance of forming good attendance habits early.2 or 3 days per month away from school, adds up to a year of missed learning by the end of Year 6. It is very hard for even the most capable child to make up for this amount of lost lesson time. If you have concerns about your child missing school, come and see us. We are happy to work with parents to encourage reluctant attenders and put supports in place to ease anxiety where it exists.

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Calendar DatesPSSA

Every Friday 8:45am

Wednesday 7th August Athletics Carnival

Thursday 8th August P & C meeting 7:00pm

Saturday 10th August P & C Trivia Night 6:30pm

Monday 12th August Calmsley Hill City Farm Excursion – Kindy

Choir Performing at the Opera House

Wednesday 14th August 2:40pm Assembly – 1P

Friday 16th August Camp Final payment due

Wednesday 21st August 2:40pm Assembly – 4C

Monday 26th August Yarn Up

Wednesday 28th August 2:40pm Assembly – 2M

Friday 30th August Fathers Day Stall

Tuesday 3rd September Zone Athletics Carnival

Wednesday 4th September 2:40pm Assembly – Senior Support unit

and friends

Wednesday 11th September 2:40pm Assembly – 1K

Thursday 12th September P & C Meeting 7:00pm

From The OfficeOffice HoursA little reminder that our office hours are from 8:30am to 4:00pm.We would like to thank you for your patience during the period of continual software changes in the office. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask or send your query via email at [email protected]

Lost PropertyWe are posting photos of lost property and sending them via e-new. Please check here for any lost property. Also, a reminder not to send valuable items to school.

InvoicesInvoices for outstanding payments will be sent home in the next week or two. Please settle these at your earliest convenience.

Leave FormsAbsent Note for sick leave (for day to day reporting of illness). These can be obtained via the e-news app or from the office.Exemption from School Note: Family holidays and travel are no longer considered as Exemption from School. Travel outside of vacation period is now counted as an absence for statistical purposes. Travel is considered to be domestic or international for the purpose of a family holiday, family business, bereavement or other reasons, should be specified on the application. If families are planning to be away from school for holidays during school terms for any length of time, you will need to fill in an Application for Extended Leave-Travel Form. These forms can be obtained from the front office or

via e-news in Digital Forms – General.

Fathers Day StallA fathers day stall will be held on Friday 30th August 2019. If you would like your child to buy a gift, please ensure they have money to do so.

by Miss Anne, Miss Stav, Miss Fran & Ms Paola

School Car Parks are for teachers’ cars only.

Driving in and out of school car parks at peak times of the day presents a serious hazard to young children.

When dropping our child at school:· Park safely and legally away from the car park entry gates· Teach your children to watch carefully as you cross driveways· Enter school through pedestrian (small) gates

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First we caught the train with Miss Thomasin and Miss Laura. Miss Rhonda came along as well to snap some pics. When we got to the Opera House, we rehearsed with all the musicians, led by some awesome conductors and teachers. We had a few breaks in between which was good because we were all very tired and wanted to run around. After the rehearsal, we went to the Botanical Gardens and met Mrs. Caponas there and took some photos and slo-mo videos. We then went to dinner at the Opera Kitchen. Finally, the time came to get ready and seated for the concert. The treble recorders were seated in the middle and the descant recorders were at the side at the top. Then, we performed in the concert. When we heard all the instruments play at the same time, we realised that the practise was worth it! At the end, everyone was so tired and were very glad to go home.

The experience was spectacular. Marrickville West is very lucky that we get the opportunity to do this sort of thing and we are all very grateful to have Mrs. Caponas and Miss Thomasin who work very hard to give us these opportunities. It was really special to perform in such a big group of people who we had never met or rehearsed with before. We felt very connected. It’s amazing what can happen when everyone comes together! Some kids were nervous, but the older kids weren’t as nervous. We felt very prepared for the event which was a good feeling to have. It was nice to know that we were making people feel excited, happy and entertained. We know that the audience were very proud of the performers and that made us feel warm and bubbly. We’d also like to thank Miss Ling who supports the arts and helps us to have these opportunities too.

By Evie and Lucy

On Wednesday 31st of July the descant and treble recorder

groups performed in the Jacaranda Festival of Instrumental Music. We

were lucky enough to perform in front of a few thousand people in

the Sydney Opera House. From Marrickville West, 25 students went

to perform. The total number of performers was around 700.

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MWPS are very proud to have 2 recipients of the 2019 NSW Department of Education DEADLY Awards this year. The term ‘DEADLY’ in Aboriginal English, means doing well, achieving and/or talented.

2019 DEADLY Awards:

Congratulations to Amariyah in Year 6 who was the recipient of the Deadly Kids Doing Well Award. This award recognises the achievement and successes of Indigenous students in the Sydney Region. Amariyah is very worthy of this accolade. Another big congratulations to Aunty Linda who received the Aunty Fay Carroll Memorial Award. This award is an acknowledgement of Aunty Linda’s outstanding efforts and achievements over the many years she has been at our school. Thankyou Aunty Linda for all you have done and continue to do here at MWPS.

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Check some of our Meerkat artworks and our incredible informative sentences!!

This term, Kindergarten are

investigating living things and their

needs. This week we learnt all about

Meerkats.

Did you know… – that Meerkats aren’t cats at all! They are actually part of the Mongoose Family. Isn’t that wild?

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Stage 1’s excursion to Vaucluse house was an incredible experience for students and many of the teachers who had never been there before.

The staff and tour guides at Vaucluse House were wonderful and helped us learn so many new things about a luxury life in Sydney 160 years ago. We also played several games that children played in the 19th century, most of which are still played today.

Year 1 folding the towels like the servants would have done for the family.

1P and 1K in the coldest room of the house where they kept all the dairy.

19th century play time.

Grinding the herbs for the cook.

Teiarna John and Phoenix trying on the clothes.

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2SUPPORT UNIT update

Students have been enjoying the new sensory room this term which has different areas related to different

sensory processing activities.

They have enjoyed the rocking chair for vestibular, discovery bottles for visual input and a tactile area for proprioceptive input. Students have enjoyed practicing their athletics skills for the upcoming carnival.

As part of our History Curriculum, last Wednesday, Year 1 visited Vaucluse House. They were able to see how differently people lived in the past. It was a great day for Ryan and Krish.

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In 3B students were challenged to think about the story of The Lorax from the perspective of the Lorax and the Once-Ler. We discussed how it could be possible to have a business and look after the environment at the same time. We introduced the concept of sustainability. Students then designed their own posters about protecting the environment. These are some of their posters:

In 3H, we have been learning about the First Fleet and the purpose of its voyage. We learnt about what life was like in cities like London in the early 1700’s. Then, we worked in small groups and researched what life was like for convicts living in the early colony. Finally, we started to create a PowerPoint to present our findings.

Students in Year 4 followed a procedure to make Pizza.

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2019 TERM 3 WK3: MWPS CALENDAR

Marrickville West Primary SchoolBeauchamp St, Marrickville 2204Phone: 9558 1137Email: [email protected]

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School website contains news, class overviews for the term, useful information from DEC and a school calendar with links to permission notes. Go to: www.marrickviw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au

pullout & keep!2019 TERM 3 WK3: MWPS CALENDAR

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6C has set a goal to improve its access and use of the wonderful resources on offer in Marrickville West’s Library. Here they are lining up to borrow and then showcasing their book titles back in their classroom – many of which are 2019 Children’s Book Council Australia award winners.

Kitchen Garden Program begins for Year 5

Year 5 have started the Kitchen Garden Program this term. Students were very excited to be in the school garden learning about what goes on.They were introduced to how compost is made and the plants that are currently growing.We are very lucky to have fabulous volunteers to assist in the program. Ms Chris and Ms Tori are a wealth of knowledge and enjoy engaging with the children.

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Do the right thing so we can all continue to enjoy visits from our furry, four legged friends.

We understand that dogs are often much loved members of the family and can make it more fun to walk to school.

If you bring your dog to school: 3Keep it on a leash at all times

3Keep all puppies off artificial grass (just in case)

3Any mess made by your dog MUST be cleaned up by you!

Do the right thing!

The student leadership team are really excited about the upcoming term! Within the next 10 weeks we have Comic Book Day, Game Day, Book Week, Daffodil Day, Superhero Day, Camp and Trivia Night and the whole school performance. As you can see there are so many great things to look forward to, and of course we will post lots of photos in the newsletter! We would like to give you a recap on what’s been happening in the playground. Firstly, we haven’t been seeing many people sitting on the buddy bench, which means everyone has someone to play with, which is

great. Secondly, we’ve seen quite a few kids playing tips in the top playground and lots of people playing netball/basketball on the basketball court. Thirdly, we have also been seeing a lot of kindness and people taking care of others. However, there has been a small problem with the soccer and rugby players sharing the field. Please keep trying to do your best to share and be kind at lunch and recess. We look forward to keeping you up to date!

Have a great term 3! Ilias and Esther

Captains Report Hello everyone, welcome back to another great term. We hope you all had an amazing holiday break!

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News from The Community Centre

For more information: Follow Connect Marrickville SaCC on Facebook or contact Vivi and Lindy at [email protected]

Term 3 is off to a great start at Connect Marrickville!

Olivetree Womens Network … received a small Wellbeing grant from Inner West Council that has been supporting a partnership between OWN and Connect to Link Women to Learning. Our next course will be offered over 5 weeks to prepare for the Learner Driver Knowledge test. Child care provided for the course offered at Petersham TAFE. Please register your interest with Vivi at [email protected] or 02 9558 4036.

Paint Marrickville REaD’s pelican, Garranga Bumarri … will be at the opening of the new Marrickville Library at the corner of Marrickville and Livingstone Rds on Saturday 31st of August. Come down and check out the new facilities and a day of family fun!

Vietnamese Language School … is having a Moon Festival on 21st September and are looking for on stage performers. If you, your child, or anyone you know are interested in doing a musical performance get in touch with Tammy 0481 105 497.

French playgroup… has started on a biweekly basis. Join Valerie on 17th Aug 10-noon at Connect. Register your interest or find out more information at [email protected]

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DID YOU KNOW?: Thanks to your Voluntary General Contribution to the school YOU are a P&C member!

P&C UPDATE

Trivia Night – THIS SATURDAYThe school’s BIG fundraiser for 2019 is the Trivia Night, which takes place 6:30pm-10:30pm this Saturday August 10th. Tickets are $40 per person and available via Ticketebo.com.au/mwpstrivia but you will need to get in quickly as we are almost sold out at time of printing! Tickets include dinner and entertainment with drinks and snacks available to purchase on the night. There is also discounted on-site baby-sitting available for $10 per child but again you will need to book ASAP when you buy your ticket online. Don’t forget our silent auction with lots of awesome bargains donated by our incredible local community! www.32auctions.com/MWPS19

Fathers’ Day StallWith Father’s Day a little over a month away, we are looking for some plant cuttings to sell. If you have herbs, chillies, or succulents you can share please do a few starter plants as they make wonderful gifts. The stall will be held on Friday 30th August. Keep your plants alive and bring them to the school hall on the day. If plants aren’t your thing, maybe you can whip up a delightful treat like fudge, pickles relishes and chilli nuts for us to add to the table. Sign up to help with the stall at Https://bit.ly/2JSDN7s

6.30pmSaturday 10th August

Marrickville West Primary Hall

The MWPS P&C warmly invite you to the 2019

NightDecades

Tickets$40 per head

Dinner incl.vegan available

Dressup as a Decade+ win prizes!

Tables of 10we will match you if less than10 in your group

Babysitting $10 per child on site from 6pm

Buy tickets & book babysitting online at:

ticketebo.com.au/mwpstriviaBOOK:

Money raised from the stall will go towards improvements to the school which we vote for at the 2020 funding meeting.

Father’s Day Stall – Friday 30th AugustThe P&C will be running a stall for students to purchase gifts for their dad or a significant man in their life just before Father’s Day. The kids relished the Mother’s Day Stall and this is another chance for them to choose and purchase a present on their own.

Donations wanted – chilli nuts, baked treats, pickles, jams, fudges, potted chillis, succulents or small plants. Please drop them into the School Office or bring them directly to the hall on Friday 30th August.

We need you ! - If you can help on the day please put your name on the roster https://bit.ly/2JSDN7s. or let Carole Campbell ([email protected] 0452 589 994) know.

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NEXT P&C MEETING: Thurs Aug 8th 7–9pmin the Staff Room. All parents are welcome to come along and learn more about the school and give their ideas on how to make it a better place.

Changes to Ethics Classes at MWPSTwo of our Ethics classes have said farewell to their teachers this term. A huge thanks to Sarah Neil and Beaux Leeson for all the time they have put in to teaching Ethics at MWPS over several years.Some students who have previously been in Ethics classes will now have to be put onto a waitlist until we have new volunteer teachers on board. Can you help? Teaching Ethics is a great way to make a contribution to the school. Training and all lesson materials are provided and you’ll help students learn how to think logically, disagree respectfully, and support their arguments with evidence rather than act according to blind habit or peer pressure.Children discuss topic such as:– imagining how others feel– how do we treat living things?– what is laziness?– how do we disagree in a respectful way?– fairness.

Could you be one of our new Ethics teachers? Suitable volunteers have an interest in children’s education and development of critical thinking skills and must be available on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-10:30am each week during term. For more information or to express your interest, please contact our MWPS Ethics Coordinator Amity Lynch on [email protected] or 0413 114 758 or visit www.primaryethics.com.au

& NO GLASS

The Great News:

We’ve applied for NSW My Community Grant Funding. Our project “Beautifying MWPS: Grounds Update,” was given the green light to move ahead and now it’s up to you, the community, to cast your vote for us.

Here’s what a vote for us would do:

Increase SafetyReplacing the asphalt with softfall for accident prone areas and adding fencing around bins

Promote SustainabilityInstalling water refill stations and adding plants to the play-grounds

Foster a Better Learning EnvironmentCreating murals to increase a sense of ownership/pride

VoteVoteVoteVote

How to Vote:

1. Be in the Summer Hill electorate2. Go to: https://mycommunityproject.service.nsw.gov.au/ or

3. Login to your ServiceNSW account4. Have your Medicare Card handy to verify your ID5. Select Summer Hill as your electorate6. Select 3 projects to support (with us as your top choice)7. Submit your vote by 15 Aug 2019 8. Share this with all the locals you know

Time to

General EnquiriesBeauchamp Street, Marrickville NSW 2204

telephone: 02 9558 1137

email: [email protected]

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We would like to pay our respects and acknowledge the traditional custodians

of the land and also pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

email: [email protected]

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Marrickville West Primary School

Help our school raise funds with

RETURN and EARNBring your eligible drink containers to us,

so we can return them for 10c a pop.

returnandearn.org.au

Here’s where we’re collecting eligible containers:

NSW Department of Education advises that glass or containers used for milk products or alcohol are not accepted on school grounds.

NSW Department of Education does not accept GLASS due to safety reasons.

PLEASE PLACE CONTAINERS IN THE YELLOW BIN (NEXT TO THE CAGE) SO WE CAN SCREEN THE CONTAINERS BEFORE THEY GOINTO THE CAGE. (We get charged for incorrect containers).THANKYOU.

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Fact sheet for votersMy Community Project is a NSW Government program that provides funding for community projects, which are decided using a public vote. The program is made possible by the NSW Generations Fund.

Key datesEnd of June Voting opens in Myall Lakes and Camden electorates

15 July Voting opens in remaining electorates

15 August Voting closes in all electorates

September Successful projects announced

Am I eligible to vote? If you are aged 16 years or over and have a valid Medicare card, you can vote for projects in your NSW state electorate.

To vote, you will need to log in to a MyServiceNSW Account – if you do not have an account, sign up on the Service NSW website, call 13 77 88 or visit your nearest Service NSW Centre.

You can find information on creating a MyServiceNSW Account at service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/sign-myservicensw-account

You will also need to provide your NSW residential address to confirm your NSW state electorate.

How does it work?

Step 1: Projects were nominatedBetween April and May 2019, people and organisations within your community put forward project ideas for funding between $20,000 and $200,000.

Step 2: Vote for your favourite projectThis is your chance to help decide the projects in your electorate that get funding. Statewide voting goes live on 15 July and is open to anyone aged 16 years or over. You can only vote once and within your electorate. Voting closes on 15 August 2019.

Step 3: Find out about successful projects Successful projects will be announced in September 2019 on the My Community Project web page. Successful projects that receive funding will be completed within 12 months.

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CGHS P&C ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

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To find out more please contact: Argyro Tikellis Saver Plus Coordinator Sydney Metro area 0406 384 642 [email protected]

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LET’S GET DRIVING!

COURSE SNAPSHOT

Location: TAFE NSW PetershamCrystal StPetersham NSW 2049

Course: Statement of Attainment in Learn the NSW Road Rules

Cost: *Fully Government Subsidised (this means no cost to you)

Note: Students MUST be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Students must also be over 15 years old, living in NSW and no longer enrolled at high school.

COURSE OUTCOMES INCLUDING:

You will receive a qualification:Statement of Attainment in Learn the NSW Road Rules (900-80622)

HOW TO GET INVOLVED:Call:

Vivi on 9558 4036 at Marrickville Connect

or

Sheila on 9335 2383

at TAFE NSW

This document is correct at the time of printing: January 2019. *Terms and conditions may apply.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will run for 3 hours over 5 weeks at Petersham TAFE from 10am – 1pmFirst class: 20 August 2019Last class: 17 September 2019This course is the perfect opportunity to learn what you need know so you can get your learner’s licence.

THIS COURSE ALSO PROVIDES:Relevant resources

Childcare available

Possible driving experience (lesson)

Getting your LsStudy the Learner Driver Knowledge Course

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Vegetarian (V) & Halal food options available everyday. Gluten free bread also available for all sandwiches. Please ask Wendy in the canteen.

Before School – Fuel Up!Cheerios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50cSultanas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50cSeasonal Fresh fruit from . . . . . . . . . . . 70c+(No snack foods will be sold to students before school)

Super Sandwiches, Toasties & SaladButtered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30Vegemite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.60Baked Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.80Vegemite & Cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.00Egg/Cheese/tuna/chicken slice/ham . . . . . $3.00Cheese & tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Egg & lettuce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Chicken, lettuce & mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50Tuna & mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Tuna or Ham or Cheese with Salad . . . . . . $4.20Ham & cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Ham & tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Cheese & tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30Ham, cheese & tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.70Salad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.90

extrasFilling (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60cRoll or wrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60cMayo/tomato sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30cSweet chilli/BBQ/soy sachets . . . . . . . . . 30cSalad plate/ box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50 (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, celery, carrot) Add – Tuna/egg/ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . +60c eaEXTRA Plastic Spoons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c

DrinksUp & Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50200ml 100% Juice (box) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50200ml 100% Juice (bottle) . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20Plain milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50Yoghurt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30Flavoured Milk (lite) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20

Frozen Treats Sold after the second lunch bellFrozen fruit pieces (bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20c99% fruit juice ice sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60cJuicies Rectangle Treat . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20Juicies Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20Moosies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20Gelato cups – 2 flavours . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00Frozen Yoghurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.20

Available every day!Steamed Vegetarian Gyoza (V . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80cCheese & Spinach Triangle (V) . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls (V) . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00Pizza Wrap (meat or Cheese) . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Mini Potato Top Beef Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50Fried Rice (gluten free)(V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Vegetarian Lasagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Fruit Salad Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00Hot Corn Cob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00Hard-boiled egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00

SnacksPopcorn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20Roasted Seaweed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20Potato Chips (28g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50Grainwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50Gingerbread Folk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.80Vegetable Sticks (bag) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30cSultanas (box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80c

DAILY SPECIALSMONDAY: CHOOK CHOOK 5 Chicken wedges or Chicken Burger (Halal) . . $4.00Chicken Wedges each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80c

TUESDAY: PASTA & CURRY & PIZZA Homemade Bolognese Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Lasagne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Juicy Pizza Slice – Ham & Pineapple . . . . . . . $3.00Vegetarian Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00 Mild Butter Chicken Curry with rice . . . . . . . . $4.00

WEDNESDAY: SUSHI (pre-order Tuesday)Tuna or Chicken Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.20Mini 8 piece pack – Tuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.90MIni 8 piece pack – Cucumber . . . . . . . . . . $3.60Large 5 piece pack (Tuna or Chicken) . . . . . . $5.20Large 10 piece pack (Tuna or Chicken) . . . . . . $8.50

THURSDAY: CHOOK CHOOK 5 Chicken wedges or Chicken Burger (Halal) . . $4.00Chicken Wedges each . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80c

FRIDAY: PIES Chicken Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Halal Beef Pie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00Traveller Beef Pie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00

UPDATED FEBRUARY 2017UPDATED FEBRUARY 2018