WEEK 7 TERM 3 3 September 2018

Middleton Public School NEWSLETTER Principal Relieving P&C President Mr Paul Gray Mrs Trudy McMaster

Medlyn Street PARKES 2870 Ph: 6862 1999 Fax: 6862 5310 www.middleton-p.school.nsw.edu.au middleton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 3

Personal Best Award

Winner

Myla-Rose Studdert - 2CR

Myla-Rose has really blossomed this year. She

has discovered and explored the fact that she is

an artist, mathematician, designer, scientist,

author.

Myla is kind and considerate to others and

encourages her classmates. Myla works together

with students to explore and learn.

Myla lets her true self show to everyone. She

shows her fun, humorous side and we enjoy her

stories and happy attitude.

Myla has consistently worked hard in class to

complete her best work. She is able to make and

learn from

mistakes, explore

ideas and face

challenges with a

positive attitude.

Myla has grown in

maturity, showing

patience, self-

discipline and

responsibility.

Positive Behaviour for Learning - Student on Target

Nathan Purtell

PBL Focus for the Week

“ Responsbile actions in the pebble

and sand pits”

SILVER PENNANT

Congratulations to Pip Snow, Kale Willis, Sam Kinsela, Christopher Wright, Justis Mallison and Cassie Reid who were presented with a Silver Pennant at last weeks Assembly for receiving five certificates/awards this year! Well Done!

Term 3

Personal Best Award

Winner

Chelsea McMaster - 3/4G

C is for having a very CARING and kind heart

H is for always being very HELPFUL

E is for the EXCELLENT effort she applies to everything she does

L is for being a logical and lucid LEARNER

S is for being a super speedy SPRINTER

E is for being an ENTHUSIASTIC and energising member of 3/4G

A is for having an AWESOME attitude towards school

Congratulations to the children who were presented with Student of the Week Ribbons for their effort last week:

Eli Allen (KH), Koan Parker-Lee (KJ), Aliza Roberts (1W), Lucas Tonna (1/2N), Anna Davis (2CR), Elizabeth Smeaton (3/4DP), Ethan Moran (3/4G), Meg Skinner (3/4O), Levi Edwards (Miss Ehsman), Elsie Orr (Mr Harris), Jaylan Kelly (Mrs Norton), Marley Spedding (Mrs Butler), Brock Smith (Mrs O’Donnell), Ashley Hayward (Mrs Fisher) and Hayley Arrow (Mrs Dean).

MERIT CERTIFICATES - Maths—Measurement: Sahara Ford, Indianna Petrie, Bobby Webb, Mia Gloginja, Jack Jeffery, Noah Merriman, Jordan Tanks, Tyrece Robinson, Grace McGirr, Jane Webb, Andrew Jeffery, Logan Roberts, Caelan Stevenson, Leela Bradley, Harley Stevenson, Jayden Vermeulen, Joshua Miller, Brock Bowd, Jessica Larsen, Tameeka Wright, Abigael Webb, Riley McMaster, Jayden Monaghan, Cristalyn Kliese, Shayleigh Johnston, Albert Wilson, Sally Medlyn, Sierra Holmes and Kaleb Gould. Well done!

Infants Sport: Rigby Milford Primary Sport: Hugh MacGregor Assembly Item: 3/4DP - Ms Davies

TERM 3—WEEK 7 Monday 3 September Kaylene Davis Tuesday 4 September HELP Wednesday 5 September Jody Swindle/ Ethel Pearce Thursday 6 September Jody Swindle Friday 7 September Debbie Thurtell We are currently trialling frozen chocolate and frozen strawberry milk

pots for $1.20 and hope to include them in next term’s menu.

If you are unable to make your rostered day please text Jodie on 0403 426 205

Jodie Milne - Canteen Manager

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Welcome back to another lovely week at Middleton PS. Spring has arrived and the weekend was lovely. I hope all our fathers, grandparents and male role models across our community enjoyed a special day yesterday.

This week we are recognising and celebrating our support and administration staff who fulfil valuable roles across the school to ensure its efficient running and students are supported as best they could be. I thank our Admin staff – Sue, Leanne, Kellie and Leah for their work in the office, Graham for maintaining our grounds and buildings, and our wonderful School Learning Support Officers who assist daily in our classrooms – Carol, Julieanne, Naomi, Pat, Sue, Viki, Anna and Mandy. I encourage you to thank these wonderful people as you see them in our school throughout this week.

I participated in a Video Conference this morning regarding NAPLAN for 2018 and 2019. Students in Years 3 and 5 participated in this testing earlier in the year, and when the results are released, it is important to remember that the results be looked at for what they are – a snapshot of your child’s performance at that time. When we receive the individual student results package we will distribute them out – this may be the end of next week or the week after.

I will be attending the Mitchell Principals Network meeting in Nyngan this Thursday and Friday. Mrs Norton will be relieving me while I am out of the school. Have a great week,

Paul Principal (Rlg)

Thought for the week “A turtle makes progress when it sticks its neck out.” Unknown

At the moment we have fruit promotion run by

Fresh Food Markets Sydney. Purchase a serve

of fruit to receive a sticker. 2

stickers gives you a collectable

trading card.

At the end of the promotion

there are some amazing prizes

to win.

It’s time to start preparing for our Annual Talent Quest and now is the time to do some planning. Some of the children are getting very excited, trying out their dance routines.

The Talent Quest is a great opportunity for the children to be self-directed and to do something different to challenge themselves. Please encourage your child to try something new!

Entry forms will be available from next week and must be returned to school by Friday, 7 September.

Heats will be held during Week 9 of this term, between 17 and 21 September.

The Final will be held during the last week of Term 3.

IMPORTANT DATES!!!

Tuesday 4 September Rex Smith/Lois Jones Hockey Gala Day Tuesday 4 September Kindergarten and Year 1 to Parkes Library Thursday 6 September Touch Football Gala Day Thursday 6 September Eco Day Tuesday 11 September—Thursday 13 September Year 4 Wambangalang Excursion Wednesday 12 September Stage 3 Cricket Gala Day Thursday 13 September Premier Bee Final Friday 14 September Parkes READING DAY Friday 14 September Western Athletics Dubbo

HOCKEY The Lois Jones/Rex Smith Interschool hockey day is an annual event held between the local primary schools. This year our boys and girls hockey teams will be participating tomorrow Tuesday, 4 September at the Parkes Hockey Fields. Students will meet at the fields at 8.45am and the day will conclude at 12.30pm and be walked back to school.

PRIMARY WINTER SPORT Sport personal best points this week went to:

3 points: Indianna Kennedy, Kassie Merriman, Sharla Parker-Lee, Hayden Lamond.

2 points: Mitchell Davies, Neikea Simpson, Tiana Westgarth, Hayley-Jade Miller.

1 point: Cooper Fliedner, Ella Jablonskis, Bryce Reynolds, Shayleigh Johnston, Jeremy Hopfe, Walter Smeaton, Mackenzie Pabis and Ruby Smith.

ROBOTICS WORKSHOP Don’t forget to return permission notes for the Western Conference Robotics workshops that are being held in Week 10 on Monday, 24 and Tuesday, 24 September. These are half day workshops, where the students will get the opportunity to play and code various robots. Spaces are limited for these workshops, so please get your permission notes back quickly. Ms Davies

Friday, 14 September

PAINT PARKES

“LET’S GET REaDICULOUS!”

Junior Cricket is an amazing sport for children to be involved in.

Parkes District Junior Cricket is available for children from 8 to 17 years of age!

With In2cricket available for 5 – 8 year olds.

The player registration fees for 2018/19 are Under 17’s - $100.00

Under 14’s - $80.00

Under 12’s - $60.00

Under 10’s - $30.00

Family Maximum - $200.00 (can only be used in face to face registrations) In2cricket at a later date.

Registration days will be held – Saturday 8th September – 8.30am – 10.30am at the Junior Hockey at Stephen Davies Field 12.00pm – 2.00pm at the Junior Soccer at Harrison Park. Saturday 15th September – 9.00am – 11.00am at Woodward Oval. 12.00am – 1.00pm at the Junior Soccer at Harrison Park.

Registrations are also available online at - https://playcricket.com.au/club-finder/club-details?Id=30308&postcode=2870&disablity=1,2,4,8,16. You can also use your active kid’s voucher when registering online.

It is to be noted that a player’s age group is deter-

mined by their age as at 01/09/18.

Congratulations MPS Girls Soccer Team on your

win against Wellington Public School!

We wish you the best of luck in the Finals this

week against Cowra!

Go MIDDLETON!!!!