'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.

Every Day Matters

Our 2021 - 2024 Strategic Improvement Plan is published on our school website (link provided below)

• Year 4 and Year 6 students will participate reading and numeracy check-in assessments during week 3.

• The check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online reading and numeracy assessment available to support schools to assess and monitor Year 4 and Year 6 students.

• The check-in assessments can supplement existing school practices to identify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to help teachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs.

• Students with disability may receive the same level of support during the assessment that they would normally receive in the classroom.

• The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is conducted each year for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in all government and non-government schools. This program, which has the support of all State and Territory Education Ministers, assesses the literacy and numeracy learning of students in all Australian schools.

• The results of these assessments provide important information to schools about what each student can do and are used to support teaching and learning programs.

• Parents receive a report indicating their child’s level of achievement. Each student’s achievement will be reported against the national reporting bands, national averages and national minimum standard.

• Students in Year 3 and Year 5 will complete NAPLAN in Week 4 (11th - 14th May).

• Additional information can be found at the links below.

After an overwhelming number of suggestions, we have settled on 'Teddy' as the name for our beautiful new addition! Teddy arrived at school on Tuesday and has spent the week getting to know the staff and the office spaces very well. He visited K/6G on Wednesday and will do some more class visits over the next few weeks. Whilst it is vey exciting having Teddy here, we are also being very mindful that he is only a puppy and still needs lots and lots of rest! Teddy has regular quiet times where he can sleep uninterrupted. Just playing in the staff room at recess and lunch can be quite exhausting!

Our PBL focus in the coming weeks will be around pet safety and classes will talk about how to approach animals, hygiene around animals and general information that will keep our students and Teddy safe. As Teddy has not had all of his vaccinations yet and is only just beginning his training, he will begin doing some short classroom visits under the supervision of Mrs Khay. Our hope is that once Teddy has been with us for some time and has undergone training, he will be able to spend longer periods of time in classrooms.

Term 2

Wednesday 28 April 2021

• Lunchtime Dance balance of payment due

Friday 30 April 2021

• Zone Cross Country
• Gymnastic Program commences

Monday 3 May 2021

• Check in assessment (Literacy) - Year 4 and 6

Tuesday 4 May 2021

• Blues 9's Stage 3 Rugby League Gala Day

Wednesday 5 May 2021

• Mother's Day Stall - 9am

Thursday 6 May 2021

• Check in assessment (Numeracy) - Year 4 and 6

Friday 7 May 2021

• Gymnastic Program
• Online applications close for the 2022 Opportunity Class

Tuesday 11 May 2021

• NAPLAN - Year 3 and 5

Wednesday 12 May 2021

• NAPLAN - Year 3 and 5
• 9am Cut-off for Grey & Gold Cards to be handed into the office for Whole School Assembly

Thursday 13 May 2021

• NAPLAN - Year 3 and 5

Friday 14 May 2021

• NAPLAN catch up session - Year 3 and 5
• Gymnastic Program

Tuesday 18 May 2021

• 6pm P&C Meeting

Wednesday 19 May 2021

• Whole School Assembly

Friday 21 May 2021

• Gymnastic Program

Monday 24 May 2021

• ASPIRE Program Exam CCWC

Tuesday 25 May 2021

• ASPIRE Program Interviews

Friday 28 May 2021

• Gymnastic Program

Friday 4 June 2021

• Gymnastic Program
• CAPA Auditions @CCWC

Friday 11 June 2021

• Gymnastic Program

Tuesday 15 June 2021

• NAIDOC Excursion to Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (ES1, St 1 & ES1 & St 1 Support Class students)

Friday 18 June 2021

• Athletics Carnival

NAIDOC WEEK

Monday 21 June 2021

• NAIDOC Excursion to Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (St 2, Yr 4 students from 4/5B & St 2 Support Class students)

Tuesday 22 June 2021

• NAIDOC Excursion to Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (5/6A, 5/6K & St 3 Support Class students)

Wednesday 23 June 2021

• NAIDOC Excursion to Awabakal Environmental Education Centre (5/6D, 5/6M & Yr 5 students from 4/5B students)

Friday 25 June 2021

• Last day of Gymnastic Program
• Last day of Term 2

Term 3

Monday 12 July 2021

• Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Tuesday 13 July 2021

• Students resume for Term 3

The ANZAC assembly took place on Monday 26th April at Maryland Public School. It was held in commemoration and remembrance of the people who served in the many wars, including WW1, WW2, Vietnam and the Gulf wars. Before the assembly, the hall was beautifully decorated by two students from 5/6A and Mrs Rochester, displaying items that had been completed in classrooms during the first week of school. Our student body entered the hall in silence, showing our respect to fallen soldiers.

The service was conducted by our school executive, who led us through the NSW Education virtual ANZAC service. Representatives from each class within our school laid branches of Rosemary and eucalyptus leaves as a sign of respect.

The Last Post and the Rouse was played on trumpet by Mr Blyth. It was a very moving service that concluded with our National Anthem.

By James C & Aiden T (5/6A)

Scholastic Book Club

Book club brochures were sent home today. Parents wishing to order books from the Scholastic Book Club will need to process their orders online at scholastic.com.au/LOOP

LOOP orders for Issue 3 will be open until Wednesday 5 May 2021.

Orders cannot be accepted at the office.

Yaama everyone,

This term Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across the school are invited to participate in cultural groups which will run every Friday. During the cultural groups, students will learn about Aboriginal culture and participate in a range of activities including bush tucker garden talks, art and craft activities, storytelling and more. Students will participate in taster lessons this Friday and bring permission notes home. Please return these notes to Miss Brown by Thursday 6th May.

Help Wanted!

If you or anyone you know are able to help to assist in running some Aboriginal programs at Maryland Public School please email the school. Please provide your contact details and Miss Brown will get in touch with you as soon as possible with more information.

Miss Brown

Aboriginal Education Leader

Cross Country

Good luck to the Zone Cross Country team this Friday at Federal Park. Mrs Toll will supervise the students on the day.

The age groups are as follows

• 8 / 9 years - 2km
• 10 years - 2km
• 11 years - 3km
• 12 years - 3km

Gymnastics

The gymnastics program will begin this Friday.

PSSA Competitive Galas

This year the Crossroads PSSA are holding 4 competitive gala days over Term 2 and 3. Students will be selected for either a Stage 2 or Stage 3 football and netball team. Mr Senkalski will coach the football teams and Mrs Van Leeuwarden will coach the netball teams.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

Mothers Day Stall - Volunteers needed!

The P&C will hold the Mother's Day Stall on Wednesday 5th May from 9-11am. Volunteers are needed to assist on this day. Volunteers are also needed on Thursday 29th and Friday 30th April from 9.15am to help wrap gifts. If you are able to help on any of these days we would love to see you. Either let the office know you can come or turn up on the day!

Donations

We are looking for any donations that can be used for the Mother's Day Stall. This may include items such as soaps, hand creams, chocolates or lollies, stationery etc. Donations can be delivered to the office.

Opening Hours

• Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am
• Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Opening hours this week are

• Tuesday 8.30am 9.00am
• Thursday 2.30pm to 3.00pm