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“Play the Game” www.marulan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Week 10
Thursday March 31st, 2011
n Monday some of our Year 6 students attended the Young Leaders Day with Mrs Hage. The children told
me they had a wonderful time and learnt many new strategies for coping with school life. We look forward to putting some of their ideas into practise next term. I would like to thank Mrs Hage for organising this event for her students, it was certainly an early morning for our travellers. Last night the P&C hosted a very successful disco. Thank you to all parents and staff who attended and helped on the night. Next week is the end of term and I would just like to remind all families that attendance at
school is compulsory and our rolls are checked regularly by the Home School Liaison Officer. If your child is absent from school please remember that you can contact the school office by phone, or send in an absent note. Next week will be very busy with the District Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 5th April and Grandparents day on Friday 8th April.
Debbie Darling
O Wakakirri Fundraiser
A number of students from Years 2-6 have shown interest in taking part in the Wakakirri Story Book performance in Sydney, led by Miss Jago, later this year. To assist with keeping costs to a minimum we are holding a cake stall fundraiser at Grandparent’s day. We ask if all families would kindly donate a yummy pre cut cake or slice for us to sell during morning tea at Grandparent’s Day next Friday April 8th. We appreciate your continued support of our school, students and Creative Arts.
Young Leaders Day Our journey began at KFC at 6.45am. I was so tired I
almost fell asleep standing up!
The first person to talk to us was Mike Martin he was the
General Manager of Halogen Foundation of Australia.
He has had four different careers. He told us to ask
ourselves would they lead me well or be a really bad
leader.
The second person was Greg Mullins. He started fighting
fires in 1972 and now he is Commissioner of the NSW Fire
Brigade. He is living his dream and he earned his position
by treating people with respect, and they treat you with
respect in return. He said never forget your family.
Kurt Fearnley was next to speak to us. Kurt is in a
wheelchair and yet he has crawled the Kokoda trail,
something most people who can walk, find difficult. He
told us that everything you dream is up to you to make
happen and he also said no matter what is thrown at
you to think of it as not a mountain but a hump.
Jessica Watson the youngest person to sail solo around
the world was the next to speak about her journey and
the people who helped her prepare for anything the
ocean and weather could throw at her.
Our final inspiring person was 2009 So You Think You Can
Dance winner Tarlia Fowler. Tarlia said to remember to
always have fun and pass knowledge onto others.
We had a great time and I learnt a lot from these
inspiring speakers. Danielle Marsh Yr 6
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Goulburn Show Results
Some students participated in last weekend’s Goulburn show with work they had produced at school. Travis, pictured with his Boat made completely from recycled goods. Travis won the recycled Art Section 8 (R2). Other placegetters from our school were: Jayden Collier for his Wave (2nd), Brooke Murray for her painting (2nd), Marulan PS for our Display by a Primary School in the Produce section (2nd) and Highly Commended to Maddison for her Black Frog. Well done everyone!
Grandparents Day Itinerary Friday April 8th 2011
10.00 am Assembly under the
COLA
10.40 am Children return to class,
Grandparents/parents have morning tea
10.50 am Children join parents and
Grandparents for morning tea
11.10 am Grandparents visit classrooms
and assist with making hats/masks
12.00pm Easter Hat Parade
12.40pm Sausage Sizzle BBQ lunch
1.30pm Conclusion
Book Packs
Child/Children’s Name(s) _________________________________________
Kindergarten: ____ @ $35 __________________
Class 1-2B _____ @ $35 ____________________
Class 1-2H _____ @ $35 ____________________
Class 3JP ______ @ $35____________________
Class 4-5C ______ @ $45 ____________________
Class 5-6H ______ @ $45 _____________________
Total amount paid ______________
If at any time anyone experiences difficulties in paying for any school activities, book packs etc., please contact the office. All enquiries will be treated with confidentiality
District Athletics Carnival
Tuesday April 5th
The following students have qualified to represent our school at District level next week: Clyde Smyth, Harrison Hage, Mitchel Harris, Xara McDonald, Daniel Hancock, Blake O’Keefe, Lucas Lichtenberger, Annabelle Cooper, Charlotte Cox-Barlow, Erin Bryant, Mackenzie Atkinson, Lachlan Ireland, Zac Diamond, Liam Smith, Kirran Thams, Jayden Babic, Nikki Vaughan, Kara Clarkson, Rose Canty, Holley-Rae Murray, Makenzie McInnes, Abbey O’Keefe, Bradley Burrell, Marcus Cooper, Jayden Collier, Ryan Berger, Jarrod Fitton, Rebecca Daly, Dale Roberts, Mitchell Atkinson, Amy Canty, Stephanie Winner, Emily Latham, Travis Lichtenberger, Adam Brown, Kyle Hancock, Mitchell Hurry, Amin Aissou, Josh Sellars, and George Osman.
We wish you all good luck in your events!
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NEXT MEETING: Wednesday May 4th
6pm in the Library. Term 2 Week 2. Polar fleece jumpers have arrived. Please contact the office if you require an order form.
SAUSAGE SANDWICH ORDER FORM – Grandparent’s Day
I would like to order ___________________ sausage sandwiches at a cost of $2 each. I understand payment is to be made on the day. This order is for catering purposes only. Family Name: _________________________________________________
Bystander’s Code
Don’t join in
Don’t smile to show that you agree with the bully’s behaviour
Tell others you don’t like bullying behaviour
Show care for the bullied student by standing near him or her
Ask the bullied student to join your game or move away from the bully
Go with the bullied student to tell the teacher.
MOTHER’S DAY STALL
For those families who are new to our school, we ask that all children donate a gift to be sold at the stall. Please start thinking about sending in gifts for the Mother’s Day stall. Our stall will be held Thursday May 5th. All gifts range in price from 50¢ - $5.00.
Some examples of gifts may be: candles, hankies, small chocolates, bath crystals, writing set. The children really enjoy the opportunity to purchase their special gift for mum. All gifts are to be left in the office and if you wish to wrap them, please use clear cellophane, as this makes it easier for children to see what they are buying.
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Important dates for you to record on your Calendar and Diary
APRIL
Fri 1st ~ Playgroup
Tues 5th ~ District Athletics Carnival
Wed 6th ~ Illawarra Fly Excursion Yrs 4, 5 & 6
Fri 8th ~ Grandparents Day & Easter Hat Parade (no playgroup)
Fri 8th Last day Term 1
APRIL
Tues 26th ~ Public Holiday
Wed 27th ~ School Development Day
Thurs 28th ~ Student’s resume
MAY Fri 6th~ Cross Country @ Wollondilly PS
Tues 10th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5
Wed 11th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5
Thurs 12th ~ NAPLAN Years 3 & 5
JUNE
Mon 13th ~ Queen’s Birthday Holiday
Tues 14th ~ Yrs 4-6 Soldier Boy Performance Mittagong
Fri 24th ~ Student’s Semester 1 Reports sent home
JULY
Fri 1st ~ Musica Viva Visiting performance – B’Tutta
Fri 1st ~ Last day Term 2
Athletics
Carnival
March 4th
House Results
Bungonia – 369
Hume – 365
Oxley – 356
Hovell - 293
GOULBURN BASE HOSPITAL & RANDWICK HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER
Wally Scheuner (Goulburn Trophies) and co from Goulburn will be walking from Randwick Children’s Hospital to Goulburn Base Hospital from next Monday April 4th to raise much needed funds for the Paediatric Wards in both hospitals. Wally will be walking through Marulan at approximately 5pm on Wednesday April 6th. Interested persons who wish to meet up with Wally and his companions and accompany them from Brayton Rd to Ali’s Motel should call Julie Brant on 4841 1736.