John T Bell Drive Maryland NSW 2287

T 4955 9430 F 4955 8945 E maryland-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web: https://maryland-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Our P & C Association meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.00pm

All parents and community members are welcome to attend

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Newsletter Maryland Public School

Tuesday, 10 March 2020

Skills for Life

Respect Responsibility Excellence Safety

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to Week 7.

Matildas visit last Wednesday What a super morning we had and a wonderful experience for our students to meet some of the players last week. A special thanks to Football Federation Australia for making this happen and to the players for generously giving their time to our community.

I think the goodwill and cheering from MPS got the girls over the line last Friday night and we wish the team all the best for their return leg in Vietnam tomorrow night.

A special morning and wonderful memories for our children. Go Matildas!

Staff Wellbeing Week This week we are celebrating the wonderful staff of Maryland Public School by way of a staff wellbeing week. As acknowledgment and thanks for ongoing, outstanding work, we are having a week free of meetings and extra-curricular commitments, while focusing on practices that contribute to the wellbeing of everyone.

Staff at MPS are known, valued and cared for!

Department of Education and NSW Ministry of Health update As communicated yesterday via our Facebook page and Skoolbag App, I have included today the latest information provided to schools regarding COVID-19 (please see attachment).

Please be assured that we will continue to remain current with recommendations from the Department of Education and NSW Ministry of Health and to support student wellbeing, we will be assisting students with hygiene practices (such as hand washing) through classroom lessons and visual prompts.

Supporting Equity and Inclusiveness You will have heard the news regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) on the television, radio, internet or social media. While this news can be upsetting for many people it is important that we work together to support those who have been in the impacted areas. It is also important that we don’t assume people who have a Chinese or other Asian background are linked to the spread of the COVID-19. Anti-Asian language and behaviour, or any other form of racism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in our school community.

Have a wonderful week everyone,

Mrs Van Egmond

Calendar Term 1 - Week 7

Thursday 12 March 2020 Selective High School Test

Friday 13 March 2020 2pm Primary Assembly

Term 1 - Week 8

Monday 16 March 2020 CCWC – Aspire Program (formerly known as GATS) & CAPA Program Applications due

Tuesday 17 March 2020 3.00pm Mgoals

6pm P&C Annual General Meeting

Friday 20 March 2020 Cross Country

2020 Year 7 EOI due

Important Dates for Your Diary

Tuesday 24 March 2020 K – 6 NRMA Road Safety Day

Wednesday 25 March 2020 Harmony Day Celebrations

Friday 27 March 2020 8.30am Uniform Review Committee Meeting in Library

2pm Infants Assembly

Sausage Sizzle Order due

Tuesday 31 March 2020 3.15pm – 4.15pm Aboriginal Yarn Up Meeting

Wednesday 1 April 2020 2pm Whole School Assembly

Wednesday 8 April 2020 Grandfriends Day / Easter Hat Parade & Book Fair

Thursday 9 April 2020 ANAZAC Service

Last Day of Term 1

Friday 10 April 2020 Good Friday

Monday 27 April 2020 Staff Development Day (Pupil Free)

Tuesday 28 April 2020 Students resume for Term 2

Year 7, 2021 - ASPIRE and CAPA Programs

Aspire and CAPA program applications for Year 7, 2021, are due back to Maryland Public School next Monday, 16 March.

Application forms can be downloaded from Callaghan College - Wallsend website. Payments are to be made directly with Wallsend Campus.

Please contact Mrs Khay or Miss Ward for further information.

Mrs Khay (Deputy Principal)

NAPLAN 2020 Letters regarding NAPLAN 2020 are being sent home this week for all students in years 3 & 5. If you missed the letter, here is a link.

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https://nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-online-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf?sfvrsn=23

NAPLAN will take place in May of this year, across a two week window. Further information will be sent home when we get closer to the testing window. If you are unsure about your child's participation, please see their teacher.

Miss Blanch (Assistant Principal)

HARMONY DAY

We will be celebrating Harmony Day on Wednesday 25 March at school.

Staff and children are encouraged to wear something ‘ORANGE’ or National Dress to show our support for the day. We would also like your children to share something about their cultural heritage with their class this week. This could include; National dress, dances, food, photos, special events / items (please make arrangements with your class teacher if you have something special to share).

Harmony Day is about how ‘everyone belongs’. It is a celebration of our cultural diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.

Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country — from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.

Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live.

DANCE NEWS Just a friendly reminder that as school photographs were taken yesterday, senior lunchtime dancers will have their lesson with Mrs Bailey on Thursday. Kindly remind your child(ren) to pack dance shoes on that day. Your assistance in this regard is very much appreciated.

Deb Groth Dance Coordinating Teacher

SPORT NEWS PSSA Netball Trials Congratulations to Brodie W for his selection in the Zone netball team.

Cross Country Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 will be training for the Cross Country for PE for Weeks 7 and 8 in readiness for the carnival on Friday 20 March.

Gymnastics Program The Gym Program will commence in Term 2.

Mrs Wingrove (Sports Coordinator)

CANTEEN NEWS

Canteen Roster Term 1

Day Date Name

Week 7 Wednesday

11 March

Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 12 March Lesley, Anita

Friday 13 March Maryanne, Sharna

Week 8 Monday

16 March Carmen

Tuesday 17 March Amy, Lesley

Wednesday 18 March Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 19 March Kristie, Lyndell

Friday 20 March Amanda S, Esme

Week 9 Monday

23 March Carmen

Tuesday 24 March Amy, Carol

Wednesday 25 March Lesley, Robyn

Thursday 26 March Janelle, Cher

Friday 27 March Sharna, Maryanne

P&C NEWS AGM NEXT WEEK- PLEASE CONSIDER! The Annual General Meeting for the P&C Committee is fast approaching, scheduled for next Tuesday 17 March 2020! At this meeting all positions within the committee are declared vacant and nominations will be considered, and positions filled. Full details of the positions within the P&C Committee are included in the nomination form attached to this newsletter for your convenience and consideration. Please get involved and be active in the planning and organisation of activities within the school, it can be a very rewarding experience!

FUNDRAISING NEWS The Easter Eggstravaganza raffle that will be drawn at Grandfriends Day Wednesday 8 April 2020. Donations are trickling in and thank you to those who have already given. To be a success we need: chocolate eggs, bunny ears, soft toys, head bands, baskets and Easter merchandise - all items would be greatly appreciated. These items can be left at the front office for the P&C. Tickets will be $1 each and will be sent home this week.

Bakers Delight - Hot Cross Bun Fundraiser This year we are under-taking our first fundraiser event to support Bakers Delight Wallsend. Orders forms will be

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sent home shortly will full details. Each 6 pack of buns will raise $2 for MPS.

Your generosity and support with these fundraising events is greatly appreciated.

Deb Groth on behalf of the P&C Committee

NEW UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday 8.30am - 9.30am

Thursday 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Visit the website by clicking on the link below to order uniforms online. http://www.countryfeelinguniforms.com.au/

PRELOVED UNIFORM SHOP NEWS Opening Hours

Tuesday Mornings 8.30am until 9.00am

Thursday Afternoons 2.45pm until 3.15pm

Cathy & Kiera (Preloved Uniform Shop Coordinators)

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Updated information for parents and carers about COVID-19 formerly referred to as Novel Coronavirus (Novel Coronavirus) 6 March 2020

Dear parent or caregiver,

The NSW Department of Education is working closely with the NSW Ministry of Health in response

to the unfolding international COVID-19 (formerly referred to as Novel Coronavirus) situation.

Further travel restrictions

Effective of 5 March 2020, the Federal Government has issued updated advice on travel restrictions on foreign nationals (excluding permanent residents of Australia) coming to Australia from the Republic of Korea (South Korea).

Current advice from the NSW Government for parents and affected staff is:

Any student or staff member who has left, or transited through mainland China since 1 February, Iran since 1 March or the Republic of Korea (South Korea) since 5 March, is excluded from child care services, school or work for 14 days from the date they left mainland China, Iran or the Republic of Korea (South Korea).

Any confirmed case of COVID-19 will be excluded until they are medically cleared to return.

Close contacts of a confirmed case of COVID-19 will be excluded for 14 days since last contact with the confirmed case.

Students and staff who have returned to Australia and have shown no symptoms during the 14-day self-isolation period are able to return to child care services, school or work.

The NSW Ministry of Health has processes to identify any close contacts of cases confirmed in

Australia. Advice about not attending school would be provided to these close contacts by the

NSW Ministry of Health.

Consistent with current guidelines, students who are unwell with respiratory illness should remain at

home until symptoms resolve. In accordance with the NSW Department of Education’s current

practice, if any student becomes unwell, the school will implement infection control guidelines and

follow the advice provided by the NSW Ministry of Health as appropriate.

Maintaining good hygiene standards is an important way to reduce the risk of acquiring and spreading respiratory infections. Parents and caregivers are asked to promote good hygiene, including handwashing with soap as handwashing is the single most effective way to reduce the spread of germs that cause respiratory disease.

The NSW Ministry of Health has advice and resources about COVID-19 in English, Chinese.and other languages

The NSW Department of Education will continue monitoring the COVID-19 situation and provide

parents and caregivers with updated information about the virus.

Telephone Interpreter Service

If you need further information please call your school principal. If you need an interpreter to assist you with your enquiry please call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. This service will be free of charge to you.

To our wonderful families and Grandfriends,

You are cordially invited to join us in

our Grandfriends Day Easter Eggstravaganza and Hat Parade.

When: Wednesday 8th April 2020

Where: Maryland Public School

Time: Seated by 9.25am

Book fair from 8.15am, grab a cuppa before the outdoor

formal assembly with school choir, band, dance groups and

performances from all students.

Classroom Visits including hat decorating or a sneak peek into

what learning looks like at Maryland Public School.

Raffle tickets are available for pre-purchase and on

the day and will be drawn on the day.

Grab a barbecue lunch from 11.00am with the hat

parade for all K-2 students, K-6EW, K-6CB and K-6KG held after

lunch.

Special guest appearance…. I wonder who it might be?

We look forward to seeing you there.

MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL

PARENTS AND CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

John T Bell Drive Tel: 02 4955 9430

MARYLAND 2287 Fax: 02 4955 8945 Email:pc.marylandpublicschool@gmail.com

Website: www.maryland-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

At the AGM each year, all P& C committee positions are declared vacant and election of all new Executive Committee and Sub-Committee Members will take place. All members of the school community, both old and new are encouraged to attend the meeting and become a financial member of the P&C which enables them to participate in the voting and become involved in the running of the school for the year to come. Only current financial members are eligible to nominate for the positions overleaf.

MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING- 17th MARCH 2020

NOMINATION FOR COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR 2020 Name:_______________________________________________ Contact Telephone Number:_____________________________ Child’s Name(s) and Class(es):____________________________ I wish to nominate for the following position: P&C EXECUTIVE President Vice President Treasurer Secretary P&C SUB COMMITTEES Canteen Sub Committee Convenor Preloved Clothing Convenor

Please compete this form and return it to the P&C at the school office on or before Monday 16th March 2020 in an envelope marked P&C Secretary-Nomination.

All parents, citizens and staff are warmly invited to attend the

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 17th March 2020 6.00pm in the Library

Maryland Public School P&C Association- General Information The goal of the Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) of Maryland Public School is to assist the staff of the school to ensure that all students receive a quality education encompassing both academic and non-academic pursuits in an inclusive and safe learning environment.

To assist in achieving these goals the Maryland Public School P&C strives to:

1. Raise funds to provide resources, facilities and equipment for the school2. Increase parental participation in the school.3. Ensure that quality extra-curricular activities are provided.4. Work in partnership with the school staff to achieve common goals.5. Manage and run a school canteen and preloved uniform shop.

6. Promote and facilitate open communication amongst the school community.

The P&C Meets on the 3rd Tuesday evening of the month. The meetings are friendly and informal and we welcome all our school parents and any community members to join us and find out what is going on at your school and share your views and expertise.

P& C Executive Committee Positions President- Chairs meetings as scheduled and any special meetings as the need arises.

Supports the school principal as and when required in a range of activities. Attends P&C functions when able. Liaises with the parent body and other committee conveners on issues raised, either privately or at P&C Meetings.

Vice President- Attends all P&C meetings when able, chairs meetings in the absence of the president, supports the P&C president and the school principal as required. Plays an active role in the planning and hosting of all general P&C events and activities. Attends P&C functions when able.

Secretary- Takes minutes at all executive meetings and circulates to attendees and P&C members. Handles correspondence as required after consultation with the executive committee. Prepares notes for the school newsletter regarding P&C activities as required. Assists the President and vice president in their duties as and when required. Plays an active role in the planning and hosting of all general P&C events and activities.

Treasurer- Receives and banks all monies from P&C fundraising, canteen and any other sources relevant to the P&C. Controls the bank accounts, maintains cheque books and deposits, and pays outstanding accounts after approval. Prepares a financial report for each P&C meeting and prepares the P&C accounts each calendar year, and arranges for the audit to be carried out in a timely manner. Plays an active role in the planning and hosting of all general P&C events and activities.