MPS Community Newsletter

'Every child, every opportunity, every day'

Maryland Public School excels in the provision of innovative, quality educational opportunities for every child, developing their skills for life.

Email: maryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Website: https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Location: 51 John T Bell Drive, Maryland NSW, Australia
Phone: 4955 9430
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarylandPublic
Twitter: @MarylandPublic

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land.

We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We celebrate the strength, diversity and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Great Aussie Bush Camp

Yesterday our Stage 2 students, staff and parent helpers headed off to the Great Aussie Bush Camp for three days of activity, fun and excitement. For many students, an experience like this is the first time they have spent time away from family and often the first experience of an overnight excursion / sleepover of any type.

Excursions like these take many hours of planning and coordination to ensure smooth running and maximum opportunities for fun!

I know our students will return with wonderful memories and terrific stories to tell.

Thanks to our staff for their commitment to our students, their time away from their own families and for their energy to last the distance of two and a half days and two nights!

Ms Blanch, Mrs Toll, Mr Manners, Miss Brown and Mrs Woolley - you're all amazing!

Kinder 2023 Parent Info Session

Last Thursday evening we welcomed the parents of our 2023 Kindergarten students to an information session. It was lovely meeting new families and wonderful also to see some familiar faces!

Thank you to Jorjii McRae for delivering the Acknowledgement of Country. Thanks to Miss Clunes, Mrs Hanckel, Mrs Williams and Mrs Mackay for providing an informative and interesting session.

We look forward to meeting our new Kindergarten friends soon at Orientation visits.

Canteen Volunteers Needed - Aboriginal Games Day

Our wonderful canteen supervisor, Amanda has organised a special lunch order option for students, staff and community members on our picnic /Aboriginal Games day.

We are asking for some volunteers to assist in the canteen to help prepare these lunches on Tuesday 8 November. If you can spare some time up until our picnic lunch at 1.15pm, it would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact Amanda in the canteen if you can help.

Second Hand Uniform Shop - Donations Needed

We are seeking donations for our second hand uniform shop of MPS branded uniform items (only). If you have any that no longer fit, please send them in. Many families benefit from your donations.

Thank you.

Have a wonderful week everyone,

Annette Van Egmond

The community has decided!

I can confirm that Shirt 9 and Jacket 1 were the most popular designs.

The community survey had 211 responses with vote percentages as follows:

Shirt 1 - 33.2%

Shirt 4 - 14.7%

Shirt 9 - 52.1%

Jacket 1 - 52.1%

Jacket 2 - 24.6%

Jacket 4 - 23.2%

The student survey had 224 responses with vote percentages as follows:

Shirt 1 - 36.2%

Shirt 4 - 19.6%

Shirt 9 - 44.2%

Jacket 1 - 40.6%

Jacket 2 - 38.8%

Jacket 4 - 20.5%

Thanks to everyone who cast a vote for our new shirt and tracksuit jacket designs. Pictures below.

The Student Executive are elected by Maryland Public School students and staff. The selection procedure includes self-nomination via an Expression of Interest form, delivery of prepared speeches and voting by students and staff.

2022 Year 5 students are invited to submit their nomination via the link below. All Expression of Interest forms are due by 3pm on Friday 11th November.

Nominees will deliver a 90 second speech to Stage 3 students at school in Week 6. Year 5 students and Stage 3 staff will vote to determine a shortlist of nominees who will progress to the next round.

Nominees who progress to the next round will prepare a 2 minute speech at school that they will deliver to students in Years 1-5.

Year 1-5 students and staff will vote using a preferential voting system.

The 2023 Student Executive will be announced on Presentation Day.

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Khay

https://forms.gle/7ZyPhUdX4XpRF4RRA

Term 4

Tuesday 18 October 2022

• 2024 Year 7 Online Selective High School Applications Open

Monday 24 October 2022

• Years 3 & 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion

Tuesday 25 October 2022

• Years 3 & 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion

Wednesday 26 October 2022

• Years 3 & 4 Great Aussie Bush Camp Excursion

Monday 31 October 2022

• 9-2pm Dance group workshop with Mrs Khay

Wednesday 2 November 2022

• 2.15pm 3 - 6 Assembly (5/6S presenting an item)

Thursday 3 November 2022

• 9.10am - 10.10am Kinder 2023 Transition - Visit 1

Friday 4 November 2022

• Stage 2 PSSA Touch Football Gala (selected students)

Tuesday 8 November 2022

• 1.15pm K-6 Picnic Lunch
• 2.00pm K-6 Aboriginal Games Afternoon
• 3.15pm Yarn UP

Friday 11 November 2022

• Student Executive Nominations Due 3pm

Tuesday 15 November 2022

• 6pm P&C Meeting

Wednesday 16 Novemeber 2022

• 2.15pm K - 2 Assembly

Thursday 17 November 2022

• 9.10am - 10.10am Kinder 2023 Transition - Visit 2

Friday 18 November 2022

• Stage 3 PSSA Touch Football Gala (selected students)

Wednesday 23 November 2022

• 2.15pm 3 - 6 Assembly (4/5B presenting an item)

Monday 28 November 2022

• Whole school performance rehearsal

Wednesday 30 November 2022

• Whole school performance rehearsal

• 9am Gold & Grey Cards due at the office for the next Whole School Recognition Assembly

Friday 2 December 2022

• Whole school performance rehearsal

Monday 5 December 2022

• Once Upon a Time in Maryland - School Performance Rehearsal Day

Tuesday 6 December 2022

• 10am Matinee Performance - Once Upon a Time in Maryland - School Performance
• 7pm Evening Performance - Once Upon a Time in Maryland - School Performance

Wednesday 7 December 2022

• 9.15am Whole School Recognition Assembly

Thursday 8 December 2022

• 9.10am - 10-10am Kinder 2023 Transition - Visit 3

Friday 9 December 2022

• Awards of Excellence - Principal's movie excursion

Tuesday 13 December 2022

• Presentation Day

Wednesday 14 December 2022

• Year 6 Farewell

Friday 16 December 2022

• Party Day
• Last day of term 4 for students

Monday 19 December 2022

• Staff Development Day

Students in the school performance dance group will be involved in a workshop to complete choreography on Monday 31st October. Students will work with Mrs Khay from 9am - 2pm.

In Week 1 of this term, Stage 3 students participated in an education tour of the national capital. Students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy. The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government contributed funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate was applied to the final cost of the excursion and is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.

The following students will receive an Attendance Award at the next 3-6 Assembly to be held on Wednesday 2 November 2022.

Attendance Awards

• Sylvia D, Mackenzie G, Melissa D.

2022 Newcastle Permanent Primary Schools Mathematics Competition

• Zack G, Jonathan McM, Abhineeth B,Gloria X, Paige N, Tyler T, Arabella E, Jayden K, Callum M, Caitlyn P, Levi B, Laila W, Leona J, Axel J, Ebin J, Gabriella K, Ethan P, Aadhya K, Alan B, Fiona L, Phoebe S, Ryan W, Charlie S, Emelyn K, Nitin K, Brody O, Cleo C, Anh N, Keeley S, Mia W, Raha M, Shijin N, Cruz Q, Evie M, Jasper G, Shiv S, Brody C, Mamphis O, Flynn McC, Mackenzie G, Daisy J, Hunter M, Tai GW, Angus C, Bonnie L, Khyati D, Mikayla McF, Eason P, Jasper H, Levi R, Tahlayah D, Leo L, Aarav S, Joel G, Nam R, Harry S, Ryan N, Samaarth P, Sami R, Serah S, Jinsen C, Eleyna C, Clarissa McF, Francisco J, James C, Mikayla B, Kael R, Mia M, Faizan S, Michal B, Beau R, Cooper B, Tayla C, Halle S, Tyler C, Tyler P, Jensen N, Riley M, William P, Ashley M, Kathleen Q, Mila S, Evie S, Khoby H.

2023 Kindergarten Enrolments

On line enrolment applications are now open for 2023 Kindergarten. To complete the application, go to the Maryland Public School web page https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ and click on the enrolment tab at the top of the page.

Your child can start Kindergarten at the beginning of the school year if they turn five on or before 31 July in that year. By law, all children must be enrolled in school by their sixth birthday.

Daily Attendance Award

The following students received the Daily Attendance Award.

• Rylan C, Abigail G, Ethan T, Angelea C, Jasper H, Aident K, Allira C, Te Ariki M.

Bronze, Sliver & Award for Excellence

The final Whole School Recognition Assembly for 2022 will be held on Wednesday 7 December commencing at 9.15am. Please send in your child's grey and gold cards as they reach the required amount needed for their next award. We don't need to sight their previous award / awards or need all their extra cards.

Bandfest Update

A huge congratulations to our 13 MPS Concert Band students that represented our school yesterday at the 2022 Bandfest!

All students should be extremely proud of their performance and are to be congratulated on how they conducted themselves whilst representing our school.

The competition was tough, but the MPS Concert Band came away with a commended award on the day. Well done to all our students and a huge thank you to the parents and carers who made the day possible!

Mrs Shaw

Band Coordinator

PSSA Touch Football Gala

The Touch Football Galas will be held on the following dates at Newcastle Touch Fields.

• Stage 2 - Friday 4th November
• Stage 3 - Friday 18th November

Thanks to Mrs Toll and Mr Newling for their organisation and coaching of the teams.

Football Gala

Unfortunately the Stage 2 and 3 Football Finals Gala has been cancelled due to all schools being unable to agree with a Term 4 date.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

Next Monday 31st October is Halloween, to celebrate the canteen will be offering some special treats for the day. We will be selling recess items, over the counter only, and you can order Halloween lunch specials @ Flexischools.com.au. All the normal recess and lunch items will also be available on the day.

Opening times

• Tuesday: 8:00am - 8:30am
• Thursday: 3:15pm - 3:45pm

Opening Times

• Tuesday 8:15am - 8:30am
• Thursday 3:15pm - 3:30pm

Purchase your Entertainment Membership through Maryland PS and 20% of all sales comes back to the school.

For as little as $70 you will receive deals in dining, entertainment, travel just to name a few.