15 Whitton PlaceMullaway NSW 2456Subscribe:Subscribe: https://mullawayps.schoolzineplus.com/subscribe

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5 June 20195 June 2019

Principals Report – Week 6, Term 2

Great Debate

On Tuesday, June 4th, the four primary schools within theNorthern Beaches Community of Schools; Woolgoolga, SandyBeach, Corindi and Mullaway competed in the annual GreatDebate.

Mullaway Primary School's team consisted of Leo, Carolyn,Yasmin and Eva who had all fine-tuned their debating skillsover the last few weeks during the weekly non-competitveinter-school debating challenge.

On the day of the Great Debate, all schools debated each otherin a round robin format with the team accruing the most pointson the day being declared the eventual winner of the GreatDebate.

Mullaway won their first debate against Woolgoolga as thenegative team with the topic; that schools should spend moretime on health and fitness to reduce child obesity.

In the second debate Mullaway lost against Corindi as theaffirmative team with the topic; that boys and girls should beeducated separately.

In the final debate of the day, Mullaway narrowly lost to SandyBeach, again as the affirmative team with the topic; that moneyis everybody’s best friend.

The competition between the four schools in 2019 was theclosest in many years and Corindi were the eventual winners ina countback.

Well done to our Mullaway debating team and to our fournon-debaters; Tristan, Billy, Seeana and Corrie who assisted onthe day as timekeepers and chairpersons.

Thank you to Mr. Skinner, our debating coordinator for hostinga very successful day!

Adopt a Cow Fundraiser

On Friday, May 31st, our Adopt a Cow initiative continued witha school disco. Students were able to come to school in FarmMufti and their gold coin donations raised $341.00.

A wonderful effort!

Sensory Learning

Our Kindergarten Sensory Learning program is in full swingnow! This multi-sensory approach to learning uses both sidesof the brain and has proven to benefit learning outcomes incognitive and in gross motor skills. Students have been veryengaged throughout the program and have really enjoyedworking with different parents and helpers, who have beenfantastic!

This program's success is only possible with the help ofvolunteers, so thank you to everyone who has been assistingwith the sessions in both Grevillea and Lorikeets! Please

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contact your child's teacher if you would like to get involved inthe fun.

NOTE that due to the Dental Clinic visiting the school andrequiring the use of the hall (Week 6 - Monday, June 3rd toFriday, June 7th) there will be no Sensory Learning but we willresume again in the following week, (Week 7) as normal.

New Demountable Classroom

Our new demountable classroom (Glider) arrived on Friday, May24th. It will take a few weeks for the access ramp to be builtbut we are confident that our Stage 1 (Pandanus) class will beready to move in for the start of Term 3. This will place all threeof our Stage 1 classrooms together.

NRL Gala Day

Mullaway participated in a non-competitive NRL Gala Day atWoolgoolga Reserve on Monday, May 27th.

Mullaway had three teams representing our school; a Stage 2Boys, a Stage 3 Mixed and a Stage 3 Boys (tackle).

All teams played very well and demonstrated sportsmanshipthroughout the day.

Standout players in the Stage 3 Boys team were Soul,Jax and Raine.Standout players in the Stage 3 Mixed team wereYasmin and Tyke.Standout players in the Stage 2 Boys team were Stoneand Jake.

Well done to all our students and thank you to Mr. Skinner, ourGala Day coordinator and to Mr. Grant who also assisted on theday.

James Deagan – Principal

Coming Events

3rd - 7thJune

All week Dental Medical Service visit

6th June Thursday GRIP Leadership Course

10thJune

Monday Public Holiday

19thJune

Wednesday 5.30pm P & C Meeting

21stJune

Friday Winter Sports Carnival – helpneeded on canteen at Netball

24th-28thJune

All week Kids in the Kitchen

2nd July Tuesday NAIDOC Day Celebration

4th July Thursday School Photos

5th July Friday Athon- Colour Run

26thJuly

Friday Athletics Carnival

NEXT NEWSLETTER: Wednesday 19th June

2019 Premier’s Spelling BeeThe Premier’s Spelling Bee is on again this year. This year eachclass from 3-6 will have two of their best spellers compete ina school final early in Term 3. Two representatives from eachstage will go on to represent Mullaway at the Regional Final.

Follow the link below to access the word list and get practising!Due to copyright students will need to see their teachers ormyself for the password.

https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/premiers-spelling-bee

Mrs Sutherland, Coordinator

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Earn & Learn is backThank you to everyone for the fantastic support with the Earn &Learn stickers.

Keep them coming in!

Woolworths have been helping kids across Australia getexciting new equipment for their schools.

So let’s stick together and make this year the biggest one yet!

We have booklets at the front office if your child would like tocollect a booklet to add their stickers to; once the booklet iscompleted they can drop it in the Earn & learn box located inthe front office.

Thank you

Messages from the Office

Online Payments

When making an online payment for your student’s fees pleasedouble check your latest invoice and or give the office a call forthe balance owing.

We have an increasing number of parents making anoverpayment which is not only an inconvenience for parentswaiting for a refund to appear in their account but also causesa considerable workload for the office staff.

We are always happy to check our records before you makethat payment.

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.

Returning Notes/MoneyOur big red box (for notes in the foyer) isworking a treat. Thank you to all thestudents for doing the right thing.

Below are some reminders for filling in andreturning notes/payment:

Send note/money in a plastic clip/zip lockbag, cut the top off with all the details tokeep on your fridge.

Cut the top of your note and keep on your fridge and returnnote/money in plastic clip/zip lock bag. We will return the baghome with your child to reuse.

PLEASE don’t forget your child’s name and class.

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.

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.

Weekly Bee Awards

Monday 27th May

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Theo

Miss Hopper Grevillea Liam

Mr Neal Glossy Mitchell

Miss Canale Casuarina Reef

Mrs Lee Pandanus Karter

Mrs Locke Kites Bianca

Mr Grant Wonga Lily

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Ayana

Mrs Freudenstein Bluegum Olivia

Mr Cheers Kookaburra Corrie

Mrs Sutherland Library Bryce

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF ~

Miss Hoban LST Tyler

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Monday 3rd June

Mrs Gentle Lorikeets Asher

Miss Hopper Grevillea Ari

Mr Neal Glossy Porscha

Miss Canale Casuarina Jakob

Mrs Lee Pandanus Luca

Ms Broekman Kites Ayva

Mr Grant Wonga Flynn

Mrs Martin Lilly Pilly Kalani

Mr Skinner Bluegum Soul

Mr Cheers Kookaburra Jarvis

Mrs Sutherland Library Carolyn

Mrs Carter / Mrs Swift RFF Willow

Miss Hoban LST Percy

Canteen

Roster

Term 2

Wednesday 5th June Nicole

Friday 7th June Amy & Sally

Monday 10th June Closed Public Holiday

Wednesday 12th June Nicole & Haley

Friday 14th June Sally & Lisa

Monday 17th June Dayrell & Renee

Wednesday 19th June Nicole

Friday 21st June Jessica & Lex

Please contact Amy Hannaford 0402 365 414 on if youcannot do your designated day or if you need a secondperson on your day.

Winter Sports Carnival - Canteen

MPS is required to run a canteen for the PSSA Netball carnivalon Friday 21st June 2019. Jess and Lex are already on schoolcanteen that day, but I was wondering if anyone was in aposition to volunteer for a shift? At this stage I’ve got ScottEnsbey helping out with the BBQ (thanks Scott), and I’ll bethere to help run the canteen. I don’t really know how thisusually works so it’d be great to have some people who havedone it before to show me the ropes.

Amy Hannaford – 0402 365 414

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.

Installing SZapp

Apple Devices: Android Devices:

Find your School

Select your school's region. Search for and select yourschool.

1. On your device, openthe App Store.

2. Search the App Storefor SZapp.

3. Download and installSZapp.

1. On your device, openthe Play Store.

2. Search the Play Storefor SZapp.

3. Download and installSZapp.

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Register a User

Before you can add yourschool, you will need to

register.

Register to SZapp with youremail, or sign in automatically

with Google or Facebook.

Enter your email and name. Create a password.

Managing Notifications

Choose which group/s youwould like to receivenotifications from.

Groups with arrows next tothem indicate that there aresub-groups which you can

join.

HomeView the latest feed item and school menu.

FeedView all feed items for every

group you belong to.

ManageManage push notifications,

your default subscription andgroups.

For more information please view our FAQspage

http://www.schoolzine.com.au/szapp

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

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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 at the top of ourhomepage.

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

Disco Reminder All students

Canteen Note Youngest in family

Winter SportsCarnival

Wednesday 9thJune

Years 3 to 6

Community Notices

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.

Help with School Costs

Hosting International Students

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