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6 March 20196 March 2019

Principals Report – Week 6, Term 1

Cooler Climate Initiative

Work commenced for our Cooler Climate initiative on Monday,March 4th. The first homebase to have air-conditioning installedis our Stage 3 (Kookaburra and Bluegum) building.

The initiative is scheduled to be completed by Friday, April 5thwith each of the five homebases being in the hall for a week ata time.

Our Stage 3 students have adjusted to their temporaryclassroom in the hall very easily, leading the way for each of theother homebases in the coming weeks.

Thank you to all our teachers who have taken this short-termdisruption in their stride. Their flexibility and professionalismensures that our students' learning will continue unimpededduring the next few weeks.

Coffs Harbour District Swimming

Congratulations to all our students who participated in theCoffs Harbour District Swimming Carnival at the Coffs HarbourMemorial Pool on Monday, February 25th.

The Coffs Harbour District includes all nine primary schoolsbetween Corindi and Coffs Harbour with a tenth combinedsmall schools team from the Orara Valley.

It was a day of all seasons, sunny one minute, raining the nextbut this did not deter our students from performing strongly.

Ten of our students qualified for the Mid North Coast ZoneChampionships based on their following results;

Good luck to our Zone competitors and well done to all ourDistrict competitors who gave 100% on the day.

As always, we appreciate the support that parents are ableto provide, not only with transport but also as enthusiasticspectators. In particular, thank you to Julie Woodwell and AmyHannaford who volunteered as official timekeepers at thecarnival.

Thank you to Mrs. Tracey Dibb, our PSSA swimmingcoordinator, and our school administration officer, RykilaGeerligs, who were both timekeepers at the carnival.

Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia inspires and empowers communities toclean up, fix up and conserve our environment.

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday, March 3rd, however;Friday, March 1st is Youth and Schools Clean Up Day andschools like Mullaway Primary School pitched in and did our bitto clean up the school surrounds.

• Junior Boys Relay (3rd) Vann Geerligs, CodyWoodwell, Karter Banks and Jake Major,

• Junior Girls Relay (3rd) Lara Hannaford, Zara Shields,Gracie Kennedy and Corrie Wells

• Lara Hannaford (3rd) 10 Years Girls 50m Backstroke

• Luca Struzik (3rd) 11 Years Boys 50m Backstroke

• Luca Struzik (3rd) 11 Years Boys 50m Freestyle

• Luca Struzik (4th) 11 Years Boys 50m Breaststroke

• Tyke Lee (4th) 11 Years Boys 50m Backstroke

• Corrie Wells (4th) 10 Years Girls 50m Breaststroke

• Van Geerligs (4th) 9 Years Boys 50m Freestyle

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Kangaroo Safety

Mullaway Primary School is fortunate to be set in a lovelybushland environment and the sight of kangaroos in theplayground and on the bottom oval is a common one. Whilstour students are fortunate to be in such a natural setting, it isimportant that they are equipped with the knowledge and skillsaround kangaroo safety.

On Monday, March 4th, our kindergarten to year 2 studentshad the annual Kangaroo Safety visit from the National Parksand Wildlife Service.

Our students were provided with tips about knowing thewarning signs:

Students also learned the defensive position of dropping to theground and curling into a ball with hands protecting the faceand throat.

Year 6 Shirts

Our Year 6 students received their printed shirts this week,which they are proudly wearing.

Thank you to Mr Cheers for organising our 2019 Year 6 shirts!

James Deagan – Principal

Coming Events

8th Mar – 12Apr

EveryFriday

Yrs 3 to 6 Swimming for sport

26th March Tuesday Book Fair

26th March Tuesday Three Way Conferences

27th March Wednesday Three Way Conferences

6th April Saturday Rotary Auction P& CFundraiser

11th April Thursday Easter Hat Parade Kinder- Yr2 Classes

12th April Friday ANZAC Day Ceremony

NEXT NEWSLETTER: Wednesday 20th March

Messages from the Office

Children Late to School

If your child is late without a Parent or written reason, your childwill come home with a printed late slip (used to be a pale greentyped note). Please add a reason, sign and return to your child’sclass teacher.

Online Payments and Absence notes viaSchoolzine

When making online payments or sending absence notesplease be sure to add your students’ class name or teachername to streamline our processing procedure. With ourgrowing numbers and classes this can be a time consumingtask.

Thank you from the Office Staff.

• Avoid kangaroos that are mating, sparring ,growling,clucking or with a joey,

• Do not walk directly towards a kangaroo, stand uptall, stare or hold your arms- these actions say youwant to fight.

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Stewart House Envelope

Envelopes have been sent out to the youngeststudent’s thank you for your support.

Every year 1,700 public school children attend our safe havennext to Curl Curl beach at no cost to their parents or carers.During a 12 day stay they are provided with dental, optical,hearing and medical screening and treatment.

Children participate in educational programs and excursionsdesigned to develop their social and emotional skills, buildself-esteem and improve their overall well-being.

This experience provides children with a much needed breakfrom their current circumstance. Our children are inspired tosee beyond the present and to have real hope and positiveaspirations for their future.

Children in the care of Stewart House attend a specific purposeschool onsite for 8 days of their 12-day stay. The NSWDepartment of Education provides infrastructure and staffingsupport for this school.

All others costs associated with the childrens’ stay are met fromcharitable donations.

Returning Notes/Money

This Year we will be asking children to place their notes/payment in our Big Red Box in the foyer.

Below are some reminders for filling in and returning notes/payment:

PLEASE don’t forget your child’s name and class. Some dayswe may have up to four different note collections going on.

PLEASE return the note/money by the due date. We cannotensure your child will be able to participate in the event/excursion if permission is not received by the due date.

Please check Facebook/SZApp/Newsletter for UpcomingEvents. In 2019 the Newsletter will have the time and date thatnotes will need to be returned.

We are asking children/parents to place notes/money into ourRed Box in the foyer, so it is important that notes with paymentare placed in a clip lock bag or envelope.

School HatsCould you please make sure your child’s name is on his or herhat.

The best and most economical way is to have the nameembroidered on the back of the hat, preferably first Name andInitial of last name. This would cost approximately $6.00 perhat, considerably less than purchasing a new hat.

Alternatively, we can print labels on iron-on tape for you to ironon the back and inside of the hat. Please send $1 into the officein a zip lock bag and we print TWO labels for your child to takehome for you to iron on.

Weekly Bee Awards

Monday 4th March

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Sandon

Miss Hopper Grevillea Ruby

Mr Neal Glossy Sari

Miss Canale Casuarina Zali

Mrs Lee Pandanus Lydia

Ms Broekman Kites Xavi

Mr Grant Wonga Shannan

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Alivia

Mrs Dibb Bluegum Ava

Mr Cheers Kookaburra Noah

Mrs Sutherland Library Sophie

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF Emerald

Mr Paz LST

Monday 25th February

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Freya

Miss Hopper Grevillea Toby

Mr Neal Glossy ~

Miss Canale Casuarina Marissa

1. Send note/money in a plastic clip/zip lock bag, cutthe top off with all the details to keep on your fridge.

2. Cut the top of your note and keep on your fridge andreturn note/money in plastic clip/zip lock bag.

3. We will return the bag home with your child to reuse.

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Mrs Lee Pandanus Ariane

Ms Broekman Kites Lachlan

Mr Grant Wonga ~

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Sebastien

Mrs Dibb Bluegum ~

Mr Cheers Kookaburra Cooper

Mrs Sutherland Library ~

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF ~

Mr Paz LST ~

Book Fair ‘Catch the Reading Wave’Tuesday and Wednesday 26 & 27 March will see the Book Fairreturn to Mullaway. The Book Fair is organised to coincide withthe 3-Way Conferences, so stop by to the Library on your wayto or from meeting your child’s teacher.

Students will have the opportunity to browse the collections ofbooks during their library time in the week prior.

Purchases can be made before school from 8.30am and up to6.30pm on both the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

Hope to see you there.

Mrs Sutherland

Kites NewsThe children in Kites have been enjoying the new outdoorlearning space.

All classes are able to access this area as an alternative to theclassrooms.

Schoolzine AppJust a reminder to all parents to download the Schoolzine APPto your phone. See instruction on the link below.

This will deliver the school Newsletter to you each fortnight andalso enable you to request meetings with teachers and advisethe school of your students absences.

Parent Helpers and VisitorsAll parent helpers and visitors to the school are reminded toplease come to the office on arrival to sign in and collect a

Visitors Badge. This is a Work Health & Safety requirement ofall school grounds.

Online PaymentsA secure Westpac banking facility is available on the MullawayPublic School website to allow parents/carers to make onlineVisa or Mastercard credit or debit card payments for things likevoluntary school contributions, excursions & sporting activities.

Look for the $ Make a Payment button next to Contact Us atthe top of our homepage.

Follow the instructions on this page.

We hope that you will find this payment option convenient.Payments can still be made at the Mullaway Primary SchoolOffice by cash or cheque.

Notes sent home since last Newsletter

NOTE DUE DATE CLASS / STAGE

Swimming for Sport Reminder Years 3 to 6

Community Notices

NSW Bus Safety Week – 18th to 24th February.

Over 1 million students in NSW travel to & from school eachday, many by bus. In the last five years, three children weretragically killed after alighting form a bus and being struckby another vehicle. NSW Bus Safety Week runs from 18-24February 2019 to highlight the importance of bus-related safetyissues for all road users. It is part of the Be Bus Awarecampaign which aims to improve awareness for how all roadusers can keep safe on & around buses.

Tips for keeping safe around buses:

Visit to find out more.

http://www.bebusaware.com.au/

• Adults – always hold your child’s hand when crossingthe road. Meet your child at the school or the busstop – NEVER wait on the opposite site of the roadand call them across. Wait until the bus has gonethen use a safe place to cross the road. Superviseyour child walking to & from the bus & crossing theroad until they are at least 10.

• Drivers – slow down to 40km/h when the bus lightsare flashing.

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WOOLGOOLGA ROTARY’S MONSTERMONTHLY AUCTION

1st Saturday each month.

The Rotary Club of Woolgoolga holds their monster auction onthe first Saturday of every month (except January). A significantportion of the funds raised goes to supporting programs forlocal school students.

Head down to the Rotary compound and shed behind theWoolgoolga CWA building, beside the Diggers RSL club, andcheck out the bargains available.

Smaller items will be on sale from 10am, with the larger itemsto be auctioned off from 1pm.

A big thank you to each of the members of our community whohave donated goods.

Grass Hopper Soccer

Creative Art Group

Lane 4 Aquatics

Lane 4 Aquatics has a specific focus on water confidence andthe basic skills of swimming.

We have a strong emphasis on developing aquatic safety anddeveloping the confidence of children in the aquaticenvironment.

Our team of Swim Instructors and Coaches are allprofessionally qualified and have been selected based on acombination of their knowledge, coaching skills, ability tocommunicate and build rapport with your child.

Our Advantage

Australian Air League

Help with School Costs

• Affordable lessons

• Small class sizes

• Make up lessons available

• Free access to our facilities outside of lessons duringschool terms

• Generous multi child and multi lesson discount

• Clear progression from babies through to swim cluband squad

• Bookings available now! Contact Bec 6652 1779, orsee Zane at Woolgoolga Swimming Pool.

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Hosting Families Wanted

Sewing Group

Learn to Sew, share skills and a yarn.

Group will run during school term on Tuesday mornings.

Starting 13 March at Neighbourhood Centre Woolgoolga.Limited numbers.

Please call Lynda 0498 109 108 for bookings and furtherinfo.

AFL

Training started last Wednesday. Please come along thisWednesday from 4pm

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