11 May 2018

Newsletter Articles

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

As some of you may have been aware I am currently on Long Service leave holidaying in Fiji. I will be returning to Musgrave Tuesday 15th May.

Cross Country

On Friday 27th April, Musgrave Hill students competed in our annual Cross Country event. What an amazing spectacular it was. To have our Fund Raising Partners CUA involved in the day just capped off what I believe has been our best Cross Country to date. This day is many weeks in the making and a big thank you must go to our PE teacher Katie Halsall for her organisation, passion and enthusiasm.

Without people like Katie and the backing of our wonderful staff and families it would just be a day where children run around a course. Not here at Musgrave, for us it is an opportunity to shine, participate, compete but most of all to have fun. A big thank you to our staff who assisted on the day, your efforts certainly assisted in the smooth running of the event. It was wonderful to see the huge support from our parents and families this year and for your cheering not only for your child but all the children who ran was greatly appreciated. I think the one thing that stands out the most for me was the number of students who participated on the day. Some may not be long distance runners but they gave it their all to help gain points for their sporting house. There were a lot of red faces, smiles and genuine excitement shown by our students and as always they conducted themselves well.

Individual Results and the overall House winner will be in the SPORTS TALK section further on in the newsletter.

Mother’s Day

It is my hope that this Sunday all our amazing Mothers, Grandmothers and Carers in our school community have a wonderful Mother’s day because every mum deserves to be spoilt rotten for the magnificent job they do each and every day.

NAPLAN

As mentioned in my previous newsletter, next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, students in Years 3 and 5 will take part in the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests. The NAPLAN tests are a formal measure of how students are performing, however, it is important to remember that they are a point in time test and only one aspect of the school’s assessment and reporting process. I believe, that as a school, we have the balance right as far as our NAPLAN preparation goes.

We are proud to offer and support our Year 3 and 5 students with a substantial breakfast prior to sitting the NAPLAN tests. Having a full stomach and a clear mind will assist our students to do the best they can during these tests. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week all Year 3 and 5 students are invited to the School Hall Deck at 8am for breakfast. A letter was sent home this week to parents of students in these year levels outlining the process in more detail.

We expect that this year’s test results will be sent to our school around September, and an individual NAPLAN report for each student will be sent home around this time. These confidential reports will show your child’s results against key national information in each year level. Our school will use the information in a number of ways, primarily to better identify students requiring support and extension, and to identify strengths and improvement areas in our teaching programs.

Julie-Anne McGuinness – Principal

ASSEMBLY AWARDS

SPORTS TALK

Cross Country

The Cross Country just gets bigger and better each year! All students need to be congratulated on their efforts, sportsmanship and outstanding running results. Below is a full wrap up of results. District Cross Country was held this Thursday 10th May.

CUA School Fundraiser

A HUGE thankyou to all who have signed onto our school fundraiser. This year students and families have really dug deep and I am proud to say that currently, we have raised $7,200 – ALL of which comes straight back into our school! A reminder that you still have time! Due to your fantastic efforts, our CUA fundraiser has extended the time until 18th May! So please, jump on and create your personal profile page. There will be a hover board given away to one of our students once fundraising has been finalised. To be eligible, you need to go to the website, create a personal profile and raise at least $10. It’s as easy as that!! Ordinarily, you would need to raise over $1000 to receive a hover board – so please jump on and start your profile ticking over!! If you do not have a fundraising pamphlet, please go to Sally in the tuckshop – there is still time!!

Upcoming Broadwater Trials

• 10 – 18yrs Golf
• 12yrs Tennis

Please have your son/daughter come and see me to collect and fill out the appropriate paperwork.

Katie Halsall – P.E. Teacher

TUCKSHOP NEWS

Healthy Habits Weekly Meal Deal

We have added a new menu item on flexischools. Healthy Habits weekly meal deal, you will find it under the meal deals on a Monday. The cost is $20 for 5 days, each day your child will receive the following:

Munch & Crunch - Apple

Little Lunch - popcorn, carrot & cheese sticks and a banana muffin
Big Lunch - Vegemite Sandwich on wholemeal bread and a quelch ice block.

This is great value at only $4 per day. Please remember all orders are to be placed on flexischools. If you are having trouble using flexischools or you just have some questions please feel free to come and see me.

Uniform News

The Green and Gold Sale is still on. If we don’t have your size in the green and gold uniform I can sell you the new style uniform. If you have any queries please come and see me.

GREEN AND GOLD HALF PRICE SALE

Don’t forget we have our new navy jackets in stock as well as navy tights. Both are great for keeping that winter chill away.

Sally McWilliams - Tuckshop and Uniform Convenor

UNDER 8’s DAY

Pre Prep age children and parents welcome

MUSGRAVE HILL SS – P & C BUILDING FUND

Our project for 2018-2019 is to install new playgrounds for the school.

We are asking each family for a voluntary contribution of between $50 to $100 to assist us in replacing our playground equipment, this would be a tax deductible donation.

Payment can be made at the tuckshop via cash, EFTPOS, credit card or through Flexischools.

Payment can also be made directly into the bank account, details are as follows:

Reference should be your child’s last name, initial and class.

Any help would be most appreciated.

CLASSROOM CAPERS – PREP SILVER

In Prep Silver we have been doing some fantastic work with our VCOP strategies! The VCOP writing program involves using vocabulary, connectives, openers and punctuation to make our writing interesting and exciting. The students have used these strategies in their oral language and in their writing. We have been having a lot of fun in our VCOP sessions, practising our Kung Fu punctuation and celebrating our WOW WOW WOW words! Our writing is proudly displayed in the classroom, showcasing the fantastic work we have been doing down in Prep.

Amy Radisavlevic – Classroom Teachers

A WORD FROM OUR GUIDANCE OFFICER

Joy Wheeler – Guidance Officer

Y.M.C.A. MUSGRAVE HILL

Important Notices from your Coordinator

Good day to all our Musgrave Hill families, we have a few notices this week to share with everyone.

With the changes to the Child Care Package I have attached a flyer with the details of how you are able to register for a free Webinar Information Session. This will assist and prepare you with the changes to childcare.

We also have flu season upon us, so I have also attached a flyer that outlines dates for free flu vaccinations in various areas.

Another reminder to all families that due to legislation requirements, we must have a copy of your immunisation records so please send through a copy or drop one into the service. If you are unsure how to do this, please do not hesitate to contact me on 55283490 or drop in.

Lastly we have been accepted to participate in a Bunnings BBQ sausage sizzle to fundraise for new resources for our service. The date will be Sunday the 27th of May from 8am to 3.00pm at the Arundel Bunnings on Brisbane Road, so please come along and have a sausage and support our service.

If you are new to the school or would like some further information on how to enrol your child, please drop by we are located in D Block and we would love to assist you.

YMCA Musgrave Hill Team

A WORD FROM OUR CHAPLAIN

COMMUNITY NEWS

“This is a service provided when space permits. The school acts solely as a messenger and is not actually recommending any activities advertised”

Labrador Kindergarten – Open Day

Mother’s Day Classic

1 2 3 Parenting Courses

Botanic Gardens Day – FREE

UPCOMING EVENTS