NAIDOC WeekWe had a fantastic week last week celebrating NAIDOC Week. Last week also marked Education Week and 175 years of Public Education. We were extremely proud of all students last week for their exceptional behaviour and engagement in all activities. It was also lovely to have parents, community members and students and staff from Moruya High School join us throughout the week. We are committed to ensuring there are a range of opportunities for students at Moruya Public School. Last week Chalk Art, our Excursion to Bingi and a range of cultural activities were definitely highlights.
Darryl's Retirement
On Friday afternoon and evening we farewelled Darryl Cruse. Darryl has retired from his position as Aboriginal Education Officer at Moruya Public School. Darryl was a valued member of our school community who left a lasting impact on students, staff and community members. He was committed to ensuring success for all students. We wish Darryl all the best for his retirement and look forward to seeing him at school often as he continues in a volunteer capacity in numerous activities.
Year 1 Phonics Screening
Phonics is the relationship between letters and sounds and is vital in learning to read. Some children struggle with learning to read so it is important that these children are identified quickly so teachers can plan for any specific support they may need. The Year 1 Phonics Screening Check is a short, quick assessment that tells teachers how your child is progressing in phonics. Your child will sit with the class teacher and will be asked to read 40 words aloud. These words include 20 real words and 20 nonsense words. The test normally takes a few minutes. If your child is struggling the teacher will stop the check. The check is carefully designed not to be stressful for your child. The assessment includes pseudo or nonsense words to see if the student is able to use their knowledge of blending to read a word rather than their memory of having seen that word before. Students in Year 1 will complete the phonics screening over the next few weeks. If you have any further questions, please talk to your child’s class teacher.
School Climate SurveyAt Moruya Public School we want to ensure that all students have access to the best possible education. School Infrastructure NSW (SINSW) is constantly reviewing the condition and student demand of schools throughout NSW to anticipate their needs, whether it is to grow, adjust to meet contemporary teaching practices, or to find opportunities to implement other improvement. School Climate surveys are being conducted to better understand how students, parents, and teachers experience Moruya Public School. We hope that you will be able to support us by providing feedback through these surveys. Students in Years 3-6 will also participate unless they are withdrawn by their parent. Further information is included within this newsletter. We look forward to being able to share the survey results and our next steps with you.
Book Parade
This year we will be holding our Book Week Parade on Tuesday 22 August at 10.30 am. The theme this year is Read Grow Inspire. Parents and friends are welcome to join us for the parade. Further information will follow.
Art in the Making
All classes have been working with their local artist to complete their artwork for our exhibition on 15 September. We can't wait to share our creations with you. Thank you to all artists and our P&C for your ongoing support.
Uniform Survey
We are currently seeking feedback on proposed changes to our school uniform. Thank you to the many parents who have already completed the survey. If you would like to provide feedback the survey can be accessed at https://forms.gle/6vhThKz7TwdJczvi6 Survey feedback will be discussed at the next Uniform Committee Meeting at 3:30 pm on Wednesday 16 August in the staffroom.
Interschools Snowsport Championship
Congratulations to Zara and Lucy who competed at the Interschool Snowsports Championship. Both students qualified for the state competition. Zara will be competing in Ski Cross and Lucy will be competing in the Alpine event. We wish them good luck.
Have a wonderful week.
Sarah Davis
