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Mogo Public School part of the community since 1871

Confident - Achieve - Respect – Enjoy Phone: (02) 4474 4815 Fax: (02) 4474 4806 email: mogo-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Tuesday 13 August 2019 - Week 4

Up coming events…. Breakfast Club Thursdays and Fridays Thursday Canteen open Thursdays. Tue 13 Aug School Photos Mon 19 Aug Book Week- Character Parade &

Book Fair Fri 30 Aug Father’s Day Stall Tues 3 Sept Mogo Public School Yarn up! Fri 20 Sept Yrs 3/4/5/6 Excursion - full

payment due 4-8 Nov Yrs 3/4/5/6 Excursion 18-22 Nov Kinder Orientation 9.30-11am

Our school prides ourselves on the connection to our community, and last week’s invitation to the Official Opening of the new Mogo Playground is another example of how our school links closely to community. It was a pleasure involving our students, and we look forward to making use of the facility. Thank you to the Local Aboriginal Lands Council and Eurobodalla Shire Council for involving the school.

A special acknowledgement to Mrs Lyndall Schuchmann for organising the Education Week event, where all students got up and presented their dream time stories, while the younger ones dazzled

us with their performance. A huge acknowledgement to the parents/carers who attended - we had the biggest turn out! The students were excited to show you their talents. We are all so proud of our students. Thank you. In response to your feedback where families wanted to see more cultural activities, last Friday we kicked off 'Koori Cultural Groups- Men’s and Women’s Business’. Adam Nye from the Local Aboriginal Lands Council and Kizzy Nye our AEO are leading the way in handing down stories and cultural knowledge to the boys and girls. These groups will continue for term 3. The boys were super proud of their didjeridoo playing efforts, and the girls enjoyed their weaving and painting. These groups practice traditional protocol where boys learn from older males, and girls learn from older females. All students left the school on Friday afternoon beaming with pride. Thank you Adam and Kizzy for creating this opportunity for all students. Next week is Book Week, 'Reading is my secret power', the school is looking forward to seeing who or what turns up on book parade day! The staff have planned their outfits (it's a surprise), and I can't wait to see all of us celebrating. Reading can really take you anywhere - the possibilities are endless! In response to 'SeeSaw' app feedback received, the school will be going ahead and purchasing this program. Please keep an eye out for more details to come. Thank you for your valuable feedback and support. NAIDOC Week is fast approaching and we will be celebrating during Week 9, details will be provided soon. Be a learner, Be responsible, Be caring, Be safe and Be happy! Mrs Eade Principal

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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST An Expression of Interest (EOI) form is available from the office. If you have a child or know of a child, starting Kinder in 2020 please complete the EOI and return it to the office ASAP so we can start to prepare for the new students. To start school a child must have turned 5 years of age before 31 July 2020. Kinder Orientation will take place 18-22 November. More information will be sent out closer to the date.

Why is regular attendance at school important? Regular school attendance will help your child to succeed in later life. Attending school every day makes learning easier for your child and helps build and maintain friendships with other children. If your child misses learning the basic skills in the early years of school, they may develop learning problems in later years. What should I do if our family is going on holiday in school time? Families should try to arrange holidays during school vacations. If your family holiday is during school time, inform the school principal in advance and complete an “Application for Extended Leave”. Depending on the circumstances and duration of leave, you may ask the school to provide tasks that can be completed while your child is absent.

BOOK WEEK Book Week is fast approaching and this year our Book Character Parade will be held on Monday 19 August at 2.05pm. “Reading Is My Secret Power” is the theme so get creative and prepare to dress as your favourite book character. The Book Fair will be over two days; Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 August for you to purchase books, posters etc. Books will be packed up after 2nd break on Tuesday. Commissions earned from sales enables us to purchase new resources for our library.

ANNUAL SCHOOL CAMP The Yr 3/4/5/6 annual school camp is 4-8 November 2019 and we will be travelling to Katoomba/Penrith. Cost is $350.00. Full payment is due by Friday 20 September. At this stage only 3 students have paid! The school has to pay for accommodation, activities and bus prior to the excursion, so if payment has not been made by Friday, 20 September we may have to cancel.

DISTRICT ATHLETICS Congratulations to our District Athletics team, Rhiarla, Taylam, Danielle, Tyrone, Justina, Ashlynn and Tiarnah. All students were well behaved and tried their best. Justina placed 3rd in her heat for the 100m and raced in the 11 yrs 100m Girl’s Final. Special mention to Rhiarla who had a go at every event she was entered in (4 events). Well done to the whole team. A great effort.

HEALTHY LUNCH BOX IDEAS Healthy Lunch Box have some terrific ideas with quick and easy recipes to help you provide a healthy, nutritious lunch for your child/ren. Visit their website: healthylunchbox.com.au

FRUIT BREAK Just a reminder fruit break is at 10.30am daily. Please bring a piece of fruit cut up and school hat is to be worn.

BREAKFAST CLUB Breakfast Club is open Thursdays and Fridays. We need more volunteers to help with Breakfast Club. Please see Mrs Eade or Mrs Wade if you are able to help one day a week.

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CANTEEN The Canteen is open this Thursday. Chicken Wrap & drink $6.00 Mogo Burger & drink $6.00 Please get lunch orders in by 10.00am. If you are able to assist in the canteen, even once a month, please see Mrs Eade or Mrs Wade. Thank you.

P&C NEWS The next P&C meeting is today. The Father’s Day Stall will be on Friday, 30 August. Gifts will range in price from $1.00 to $5.00. Donations for the Father’s Day Stall can be left in the office. Thank you.

COMMUNITY NEWS • Playgroup Yarn to Learn at Mogo

Aboriginal Preschool every Thursday 9.30-11.00am. Come along and have some fun. Ph:0244 118 453.

• Moruya Town to Surf Fun Run. Sunday 8 Sept 9am start from Moruya Riverside Park to Moruya SLSC. More information and entry link on the club website: www.moruyasurf.org.au/fun-run/2019-event-info

See notice board for more details.

Ability Links joined us last week to talk on autism.

MOGO PARK PLAYGROUND OPENING

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DREAMTIME STORIES

MOGO PRESCHOOL PERFORMANCE