message from the principal...2019/06/19 · message from the principal busy as always! as mentioned...
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Busy as Always! As mentioned last week, we have many events that are currently taking place and the end of Term 2 continues to be busy.
Our band had a wonderful time performing at Beresfield Public School. The feedback following the performance,
from students and parents at both BPS and EMPS was extremely positive. The principal of Beresfield P.S. could not
speak highly enough of the experience and I am very proud of all our band members.
Thank you very much to all of the family members who transported our students on the day, to Mrs Hookway for her
organisation and of course to Mr Ward for his ongoing commitment to our concert band.
Our enthusiastic team of Boccia players were successful in the
tournament held at EMPS two weeks ago and are now off to
compete at the next level in Sydney! Well done team!
Team members include Stephen Goode, Lilly-Kendra Wein,
Joshua Rooke, Jakson Hutchison and Noah Beatie
William Street, East Maitland 2323 Phone: 4933 7524 Fax: 4934 5012 Email: [email protected]
Respect, Responsibility, Learning, Co-operation and Participation
19 June 2019 No. 9 (Week 8 Term 2)
Educating Communities
Star Struck was another successful experience for our
wonderful dancers. Star Struck is a huge community event
that is extremely exciting but also a lot of hard work.
Much time and effort on the part of performers, parents
and teachers goes into participating in this event. My
thanks go out to Miss Dixon and Miss Porter for the large
amount of their personal time invested and to the parents
who assisted with transport to and from Newcastle many
times.
Congratulations to our performers who represented our
school beautifully and I trust that you thoroughly enjoyed
your experience in the spotlight on the big stage.
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Teacher Professional Learning Last week’s professional learning time was spent working on Learning Sprints based on writing, and focusing
on providing effective student feedback. This afternoon, we continued our work on using the Literacy and
Numeracy Learning Progressions to track student achievement and plan future learning experiences.
School Holiday Period A reminder that school holidays are coming up. The final day of Term 2 for students is Friday, 5 July
2019. The students commence Term 3 on Tuesday, 23 July 2019.
Afternoon Pick-up Whilst I understand that afternoon pick-up will always be challenging, I thank those of you very much who
are being mindful of previous requests regards safety and procedures.
If you are still unsure of expectations, please refer to Skoolbag Ap or the previous two newsletters.
Changed your details??? Just a reminder that if you have had a change in personal details such as address or contact numbers;
work, mobile or home, please ensure that you notify our office ASAP.
Please note that any change of address details will require proof of address. (Documents such as a
rates notice or home-related bills, such as telephone, gas or electricity, including name and address).
Kim Dudgeon
We are very much
looking forward to
next week’s NAIDOC
Week celebrations
and hope that you can
join us for our closing
ceremony.
You should have
received your
invitation last week
and we can’t wait for
our amazing week of
fun-filled activities
and valuable learning
experiences.
In addition to NAIDOC Week we also have
our ‘Maths Mania’ days and Spelling Bee
taking place; an opportunity for some of
our most talented writers in Stages 2 and
3 to participate in an author workshop;
continuing Stage 1 softball experiences; a
touch football gala day; a debating gala
day; public speaking events; Kindergarten’s
responsible pet visit; Kindergarten will soon
be off on their very first excursion when
they visit Oakvale Farm; and our
Aboriginal Dance Group will be performing
at Stockton Public School. Phew! I’m
exhausted just thinking about it!
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By Michael Grose (Article by Dr Rosina McAlpine) Encouraging healthy attitudes towards women Recent events and current statistics highlight that as a nation we have a serious problem when it comes to domestic violence. While there’s no easy solution, together, we can do our part to stop violence against women. If you’re a parent or guardian, you can play an important role. Disrespect towards girls can begin in childhood, and we can break the cycle when we teach our children to be respectful and caring right from the start. As parents, we have three main jobs: • First, to love our children and build a strong lifetime bond • Second, to keep them safe from harm until they can do that for themselves • Third, to teach them all the skills they need to thrive in life and to make a positive difference in the world Life skills approach to raising children So what life skills do children need to learn when it comes to the issue of preventing violence against girls and women? As parents, we can talk with our kids about: • Behaving respectfully towards others • Communicating their needs using words and without the need to hit, snatch or shout • Managing their emotions and their behaviours so as not to ‘fly off the handle’ Start the conversation about respect early Start by responding to your child calmly when they are disrespectful to others. The following three-step communication approach can be used from early childhood through to teen years. Let's put it into practice. If a boy is making fun of his sister or a female friend: 1. STOP: Respond calmly rather than react asking him to stop the teasing. 2. EMPATHISE: Invite your son to see the behaviour through the eyes of his sister. 'How do you think your sister/friend feels right now?' 3. EDUCATE: Provide options such as ignoring his sister or friend if she's annoying him or providing an appropriate social script he can use to communicate his thoughts such as, "I find it annoying when you don't share the computer" It's a marathon, not a sprint When it comes to gaining academic knowledge and learning skills, parents know it takes years of consistent effort from childhood through to adolescence. In the same way, parents can take a long-term approach to teaching life skills beginning right from toddler to teen. Parents lead the way Parents are powerful teachers and role models for the next generation. We can teach our children how to be respectful and kind to each other. By stopping disrespect and violence at the start we can play a crucial role in putting an end to violence against girls and women. Resources you can use The Stop it at the Start campaign provides parents, family members and others with information and practical resources to self-reflect, and talk to boys and girls aged 10-17 about being respectful and caring. You can find videos, guides and other resources to help you have conversations with your children at www.respect.gov.au/resources/talking-about-respect. There is so much we can do in families to develop healthy attitudes toward women. Through modelling and teaching we can change entrenched attitudes and behaviours that will put an end to the cycle of violence against women.
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School Band Performance at Beresfield Public School
Our School Concert Band were invited to play at Beresfield Public School last Thursday. All students were super excited to perform and for some, this was their first chance to show off their new instrument. The band were made to feel very welcome and performed superbly in front of approximately 300 students. A big thank you to our band parents who helped with transporting 34 students to Beresfield.
Well done everyone, Mr Ward, Mrs Hookway and the school community are extremely proud of your efforts.
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Monday 6S, 3J, 1M, KF, 3/4C
Tuesday 4/5R, 6R, 1S, KD, 2L
Wednesday 4SG, 5DC, 1D, KV
Thursday 5/6N, 5R, KP, 2G
Friday 3S, MC, 2O
Library Borrowing Days 2019 Banner Winners
Mia Gunther & Daniel Fletcher
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Purchase your NEW 2019|20 Entertainment Book NOW! We have so many new and exciting offers in the Maitland area such as Coquun, The Rutherford Hotel, The Family Hotel, Rashays, Hong Kong Chef, The Orange Tree Cafe, Lillies and Limes, City Beach, Virgin Australia, Seed, Genesis Fitness and so much more! Memberships are available all over Australia and New Zealand in digital and hard copy format - so please support us and share this link: https://www.entbook.com.au/354u57
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P&C NEWS
P&C Federation is committed to a free public education system which is open to all!
EMPS P&C Association fundraise to make our school the best place it can be for our children and is run by a group of volunteers.
EMPS P&C runs both the canteen and the uniform shop.
MEMBERSHIP
Have you thought of becoming a P&C member? Signing up for membership does not mean you have to volunteer!
Many EMPS P&C members show that we as parents & citizens of East Maitland care and support our local school. Currently we only have a few.
JOINING IS EASY! Membership fee is only $2 for the year! Print the membership form from the school’s website or get one from the school office, fill out the form, sticky tape $2 onto it before handing it in at the school office.
Please consider joining us today.
We use Facebook as an informal way of reaching families with important P&C information, eg. sales at the uniform shop.
Apply to join us:
East Maitland Public School P&C
Next EMPS P&C Meeting
When: Wed 14th August 2019 @5:30pm
Where: School staff room
Uniform shop opening hours
Tuesday 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 9:00am
CASH ONLY – no eftpos
ONLINE UNIFORMSHOP through Flexischools (app; same login as canteen or www.flexischools.com.au). In the app - press order now, your child’s name and then uniforms to start ordering.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Are you able to help in the uniform shop? It would be much appreciated, please email us if you can spare 40 min on a Tuesday or Friday. You can volunteer as many or as few times as you like. Please keep in mind that without our wonderful volunteers we are unable to keep the uniform shop open. [email protected]
People interested in helping in the uniform shop in Term 3 please send available days (Tue/Fri) or dates wanted to Bente - 0439493522 or email [email protected] .
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CANTEEN NEEDS HELP!!!
If you are free and could donate some valuable time to help, please contact Jacki Cassidy at
[email protected] or leave your contact details at the office and we will contact you. You can volunteer as many or as few
times as you like.
Thompsons Pie Drive
Orders due 20th June 2019
Pick up 3rd July 2:00-3:00pm from the hall
Please see order form on the last page of
newsletter.
Canteen Roster
Week commencing Monday, 24 June 2019
24/06 Fiona Daley
25/06 Megan Streeter Megan Fuller
26/06 Suze Hamilton Sara Kasteel
27/06 Tammy Lill Amber Larkman
28/06 Renae Reneham Lara Chapman Denyse Potts
Week commencing Monday, 1 July 2019
01/07 Help Needed
02/07 Zoe Bouquet Naomi Sams
03/07 Jordan Croker Cath Pritchard
04/07 Leighsa Cox Trish Watts
05/07 Kathryn Blakemore
Sally Priestley Kelsey Manton
If you are unable to come on your day please phone or msg Jacki -
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3J
Nixon Perrin Alexander Mordue Lilly Jefferson Shaleese Denning
3S
Thomas Farley Eamon Browne Jamie Snow-Cole Isaac Bottrel
3/4C
Thomas Auld Ed Slater Xavier Woodward Olive Moad Lucy Janson Destiny Shephard
4SG
4/5R
Alycia Renehan Sienna Starkey Blair Vorenkamp Bailey Dumbrell Oakley Gurr Emma Carlton Jamie-Lee Anderson Isabella Olson Paxton Malone Chase Petersen Kiarna Webb Taylah Wakeman
5DC
Isabella Elliott Coby Gardiner Zoe Card Raiden Hill Francesca Samuels Jenny Ngo
5R
Toby Campbell Hamish Nimmo Kayne Talevski Sunny Palmer Conor Neil Talulah Elbourn
5/6N
6R
Amillia Lee Corbin Janssen Xanthe Stephens Brandon Farley Sophie Davis Brock Newell
6S
MCC
B
Trent Beattie Josh Rooke Stephen Goode
MCC
R
Kayden Stewart Indi Redgrove Blayr Smith
MCC
Y
David Turnbull Sam Henry
KD
Joey Palmer Mason Faulkner Corey Matheson Imaree Alcantara
KF
Nate Harmon Taylan Polyak Penny Georgopoulos Israel Clarke
KV
JT Bluegum Eden Webster Flynn Caddy Ridhima Myneni
KP
Ruby-Rose Fairhall Frankie Parker Elijah Sheen Steinar Clayton
1D
1M
Spencer Philip Corey Neil Bonnie Kidd Cohen Ford
1S
Max Johnson Mackinley Chiodi Claire Jefferson Charlotte Gibson 2G
Rebecca Rowling Dylan Wood Oliver Swan Lulan Probert
2L
Mia Johansen Tyler Cranston Ethan Eveleigh Amelia Skarin Xander Cuneo Beau Gardiner Max Thompson Mackinley Wright
2O
Ammon Conry Liam Hodder Miranda Slater Eden Daniels Hope Tierny Natalie Helion
Events / Reminders
24-28/6 Naidoc Week
2/07 Kindergarten Oakvale Farm Excursion
5/07 Last Day of Term 2
23/7 First Day of Term 3
21/8-23/8 Year 5 —Great Aussie Bush Camp
.
If your child has lost a
ring please see our office
staff for further
information.
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