MEREWETHER PUBLIC SCHOOL

Thursday 5/3 Friday 6/3 Monday 9/3 Tuesday 10/3 Wednesday 11/3

Whole School Assembly

School Banking

Term 1 Week 6 Wednesday 4 March 2020 Principal: Greg Culhane

Address: Henry Street Merewether NSW 2291 Phone: 49 631318 Website: http://www.merewether-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

From the Principal's desk

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Recently there has been a lot of media attention surrounding the “Coronavirus” and also a lot of misinformation in

the general community. Based on new Federal Government advice , from March 1 2020, only those students and

staff who have been in or transited through China or have returned from Iran from March 1 2020 are required to

self-isolate and be excluded from work, school and childcare services for a period of 14 days after departure from

mainland China or Iran. Additionally, Australians have been advised NOT to travel to Iran.

The NSW Ministry of Health has processes to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in Australia. Advise

about not attending school would be provided to these close contacts by the NSW Ministry of Health.

Maintaining good hygiene standards is an important way to reduce the risk of acquiring and spreading respiratory

infections. Parents and caregivers are asked to promote good hygiene, including handwashing with soap as

handwashing is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of germs that cause respiratory disease.

The NSW Department of Education will continue monitoring the situation and provide parents and caregivers with

updated information about the virus.

AFL

Last week three of our Year 5 boys, Alfie, Boaz and Heath were selected in the Newcastle zone AFL team to go to

the Hunter Zone trials. Well done boys and a big congratulations.

School Contribution

This year, School Contributions remain at $50.00 per student to a maximum of $100.00 per family. Payment

before the end of Term 1 would be appreciated.

School Uniforms

New stock of our uniform has now arrived and all sizes are available.

Girls Soccer

Adamstown Rosebuds are looking for a few players to fill an Under 12 girls Interdistrict Team that will play in the

Sunday Morning Girls competition. No previous history in soccer is required and you will be joining an awesome

group of local girls. If interested please call Kerrie on 0409655957—she would love to hear from you.

Star Struck 2020

A huge congratulations to Zoe Simpson for her successful audition into the “Featured Ballet Ensemble” for

Star Struck 2020—Rise Up! We can’t wait to watch you “rise up” with this amazing opportunity.

Don’t forget to return your permission slip for this incursion.

Stage 2 and 3 Students only.

Harmony Day African Drumming

As part of this year’s Harmony Week celebration, MPS will be celebrating diverse cultures by learning to play

traditional African djembe drums. A permission note has been sent home for this incursion. We would also like to

thank our P & C who have partially funded this event ensuring affordability for all students. Please return

permission slips and payment to the office by Friday March 13.

School Assembly

Our weekly school assembly is held every Friday at 9.15am. All parents are welcome to attend.

Weekly awards are presented at the assembly.

Congratulations to all award recipients

KJ

Carmen L

Sophie C

Violet L

Ana J

Neave W

1V

Jayleeka C Cooper S

Smith D

Jack W

Denzel T

Ruben M

1/2N

Angus M

Hunter A

Zara S

Monique F

Connor O

Thomas R

Oliver V

3M

Jesse H

Leo D

Amelya F

Michael S

Isaac B

Rachael B

3/4LD

Rusty T

Zac M

Louie J

Harry W

Emily B

Ava L

Felicity V

4/5P

Boaz B Montana M

Alfie B Jackson Y

Heath W Anderson D

Amber M Olivia M

Will G

Ashley J

Kyiawana J

6R

Amarni B

Alyzee P

Zachary K

Johnny M

Library Awards

Hunter A Jesse H

Amber M Dylan T

Max M Jesse H KJ

Leo D Vusi M

Jasper B Tobin M

Maddison S Ben G

Ava L

Emmersyn O

Dates for your Diary

Date

School Banking Every Tuesday

3M Assembly item Friday 6 March

P & C Meeting Monday 8 March

3/4LD Assembly item Friday 13 March

Selective High School Test Thursday 12 March

Medical Information Update

Recently a “Request for support at school of a student’s health condition” form was sent home with students

who currently have daily medication or asthma medication administered at school. Could you please

complete these forms as soon as possible and return to the school office along with an updated Asthma plan.

OSHC Educators

Positions are available for before school, after school and vacation care at our growing service across several school sites.

The After School Klub (TASK) is based in and around Sydney and Newcastle.

TASK is an initiative created to help parents with educationally based activities, Homework Assistance and also care in the afternoons.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Childcare industry knowledge and mature nurturing outlook with experience preferably in an OSHC environment

Current and valid First Aid Certificate including CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis HLTAID004

Sound understanding of Child protection issues CHCPRT001

Desire to work with children and demonstrated capacity to enhance their OSHC experiences

Ability to work closely with the management to promote growth and development

Great Team player

Available 4-5 mornings and afternoons

The following qualifications OR working towards would be desirable:

Certificate III in Children's Services or equivalent OR

Diploma in Children's Services or equivalent OR

Degree in Primary Education or Early Childhood Studies or equivalent

Cert IV in School Age Education and CARE

We offer:

High staff to children ratios

A flexible and innovative team

Above Award wages

A supportive working environment

Potential to grow and influence within the company

Close to public Transport

Monday to Friday shifts

Please visit our website www.task-kids.com.au

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to admin@task-kids.com.au

For enquiries, please call 1300 827 500