ENewsletter

Principal Update

Welcome back

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope all students and their families had an enjoyable holiday break. We are looking forward to another exciting term of learning at Moruya Public School and it has been wonderful to see students quickly settle back into school. This term we continue to focus on evidence informed teaching strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy as well as the implementation of the new K-2 curriculum. We will also see a particular focus on numeracy with all teachers using student data to inform their practice and support all students in achieving growth. Student reports will also be provided to all parents this term with parent teacher interviews being conducted in the last week of term. Should you have any concerns about your child's learning you are always welcome to contact the class teacher.

Staff Development Day

On Monday 24 April all staff participated in professional learning with a focus on Aboriginal Education. We began our day out at the Dreaming Track at Bingi where we further developed our knowledge of local history and culture. We also participated in a language lesson. Upon returning to school we collaborated on our strategic improvement plan with a specific focus on meeting the needs of Aboriginal students. This was a wonderful learning opportunity for all staff and a highly beneficial experience.

ANZAC Day

Thank you to all the staff and students who participated in the ANZAC services at Tuross and Moruya on ANZAC Day. Thank you also to families for supporting the participation of students.

Taste of School - Kindergarten 2024

We are now accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2024. On Tuesday 9 May we will hold our first transition activity for students starting school in 2024. All children are invited to attend school from 9 - 11 am to experience school activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Further information about enrolling your child in school will also be available. We look forward to welcoming you to our school next Tuesday. If you are unable to attend or would like an information pack please contact our office.

Murray Street Crossing

The Murray Street crossing is currently being upgraded to a permanent pedestrian crossing with a raised (road hump) platform. This will mean that the crossing will operate at all times rather than only during periods where the school flags are displayed.

Sarah Davis

Deputy Principal

walawaani

What a fabulous start to the term it has been.

Recruitment for the position of Aboriginal Education Officer is now underway, with a view to having the position filled by the end of the term. The recruitment panel will be made up of an Aboriginal representative from the Education Department, a representative from our local AECG as well as an Aboriginal parent representative. If you have an interest in being part of the Recruitment Panel as the parent representative please let me know by Friday 5 May.

Tracy Scobie

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

BOTANIC GARDENS Year 4 - Wednesday 3 May
ABORIGINAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE meeting - Wednesday 3 May at 3.15 pm ALL WELCOME
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY - Monday 8 May
TASTE OF SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN - Tuesday 9 May: 9 - 11.00 am
MOTHERS DAY STALL - Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 May
WEYMANS LEGENDS DAY MORUYA Rugby League - Thursday 11 May 9.30 am
NETBALL KNOCKOUT GALA DAY Broulee - Wednesday 17 May
QUIZ WORX PUPPET SHOW - Monday 22 May

OUR CLASS SUPERSTARS

Declan, Prior, Charlotte, Easton, Daniel, Alex Kl, Monty, Kiarah, Rhys, Mundara, Georgie R, Jailyn, Lucy B, Ella, Ned, Ridham, Anika, Ace

MERIT AWARD

PEER SUPPORT - INTRODUCING OUR PEER SUPPORT Term 2

This week our students will commence our Peer Support Program. For the next 8 weeks they will be involved in groups of approximately 12-14 students to work with 2 student Peer Leaders and a supervising teacher on "We are Stronger Together" - module that aims to support positive relationships amongst students. Starting this week, we will talk to students about their strengths and their resilience. We will discuss positive relationships or friendships and what to do if they experience harmful and hurtful behaviours. Our Peer Leaders have been trained and have planned their session using the materials we have from Peer Support Australia that are specially designed for student led sessions. Our supervising class teachers will prepare students, supervise sessions and check understanding at the end of the session.

Our session this week includes activities for the members of the group to get to know each other. It establishes a safe learning environment where each group will develop a group agreement for 'Positive Behaviour for Learning' in Peer Support.

PEER SUPPORT

LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN PEER LEADERS' TRAINING

EMERGENCY SERVICES VISIT

Police and Fire services visited our school on Monday and Tuesday this week and Stage 1 children enjoyed learning about their various skills along with safety measures. The Police explained their role as 'helpers' in our community and students we able to go inside the fire truck cabin.

District Soccer - CONGRATULATIONS MPS!

Both our teams won against Narooma at Gundary Oval and will progress to the next round.

PSSA Cross Country CANTEEN

Monday 8 May

Moruya Public School will be operating a canteen at Kyla Park Tuross Head.

If you can help volunteer some time on the day OR provide home-made or pre-packaged cakes, slices, snacks to support our canteen please let our front office know.

All pre-packaged food can be delivered any time to our front office or the morning of Cross Country.

Any parents/carers at the event can locate our Canteen Manager - Nicole if you decide to volunteer some time.

NEW BOOKS STAGE ONE

A big thank you to our P&C for purchasing 580 new reading books for the classrooms in Stage 1. We would like to acknowledge all our volunteers who tirelessly accessioned, covered and sorted each book ready for each classroom. Their help was invaluable to the school!

Christine Ingram
Chris Simmons
Joy Freeman
Sam Strachan
Tobie Patrick

LIBRARY NEWS TERM 2

Welcome back!

A reminder for students who had books out from last term (or longer) to return them as soon as possible. Class borrowing days have changed this term. Please see below for your child's library day and please could you remind them to bring their library books in on their nominated day.

Monday: dulumas, gwiyaalas, Bilbies, 4W

Tuesday: barra, 6A, Possums

Wednesday: Pelicans, 4/5PW, 5T

Thursday: 3B, Penguins, Wallabies

Friday: 2/6H, 5/6M, Lyrebirds, Seals

This term we are also having a Book Fair from 29 May - 3 June, so start saving your pocket money.

Thank you

Mrs Canham, Teacher Librarian

ABORIGINAL STUDENT VOICE ‘garindja djamani’ (youth talking)

Last term the Aboriginal Student Voice focus was on team building and personal development.

Their first meeting was attended by Mrs Scobie, where the group workshopped suggestions for attendance incentives. Other sessions during the term included workshops on ‘what is respectful behaviour?’ and ‘what is good leadership?', Aboriginal role models, and making a vision board.

This term, the Aboriginal Student Voice focus is on the school and working on an activity that has a benefit to students and/or the school.

ANZAC DAY - MPS FIFE & DRUM BAND

NSW OLYMPICS UNLEASHED WITH Sarah Carli

MONTH OF MAY

Carlton, Rosie, Ella, Chelsea S, Max M, Jordyn, Noah, William P, Sierra, Kiah, Annalyse, Nyree, Tyler Br, Hannah, Jailyn, Riley P, Dyquon, Finbar, Abel, Callie, Levi C, Kamana, Rachael, Lily C, Scarlett, Lachlan G, Arnhem, Alex Kl, Koa, Taj, Leon, Billa-anna, Mundara, Rhys, Lyon