MANNERING PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

TERM 1WEEK 10TUESDAY 30th MARCH, 2021MANNERING PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLNEWSLETTERPRINCIPAL’S MESSAGEIt’s our final week of Term 1, and boy has it been a huge one! I hopeeveryone has been making the most of this wonderful change inweather! I managed to run my 50th Parkrun on the weekend and playour second trial game for football. The sun certainly made theseexperiences much more enjoyable. With that said, I’m really looking forward towelcoming parents and community into our wonderful school this week for variousassemblies and the Easter Hat Parade.As we near the end of term, I want to take this opportunity to farewell a wonderfulcolleague of ours. As you may be aware, Mr Osborn will be finishing up his time atMannering Park PS. Benn has been an amazing, positive role model within ourcommunity. While he won’t be working in a full-time capacity, I hope we cancontinue to have him around. Thank you, Benn, for all your hard work, dedicationand passion for our school and the support class.TAKING PHOTOS AND VIDEOSThis is a very important message. On the second page of this newsletter, you will seeour policy on taking photos and videos at school. I urge all parents and carers toread and respect this policy. We have a number of students who cannot be filmedor published. I have spoken with Mrs Baldwin at Lake Munmorah PS and together,we have tried to align our policies to ensure consistency within our school areas.NEW TEACHER!We welcome Mrs Simi to our Mannering Park Public School community! Mrs Simiwas the successful candidate for the ED class position. Previously a teacher atWakefield SSP, Mrs Simi brings with her many years of experience as a support classteacher, with relieving Assistant Principal opportunities as well. Mrs Simi is originallyfrom Dubbo and has a two-year old son Caleb. Please make Mrs Simi feel welcometo our school.ANXIETY SUPPORTNext term, Mr Sands (a school counsellor in-training) will be conducting a pilotprogram called Cool Kids which focuses on anxiety within young people. A group of5 students have been identified and will participate in this wonderful opportunity.The parents or carers for these children have already been contacted. Thisopportunity builds on our KidsHope mentoring program, DrumBeat group, PeerSupport and Didge group initiatives.SCHOOL DRESSESThank you, parents, for completing our recent survey on school dresses. The P&Cwill continue to offer dresses as part of our uniform. However, due to the cost andordering restrictions in place, the P&C will no longer be using the current uniformprovider. This means that new, smaller sizes will not be available for some time untila more sustainable supplier can be found. The P&C apologise for any inconvenience.NDIS CONNECTION DESKAre you needing support with NDIS or would like more information on the NDIS?Next term we will be conducting information sessions for families. Our school canalso assist in setting up an NDIS connection desk. Please contact Mr Welham formore information.Mitchell WelhamPrincipalStudents of the WeekCheck out these superstar writers! It’s no secretthat I LOVE surprise visits from students withgood work. These stories about sloths absolutelymade my day. I won’t lie, when I saw the hairydrawings, I thought the stories may have beenabout me Great work!STUDENTS RESUME TUESDAY 20th APRILUPCOMING EVENTSTERM 1Life Education: Mon 28th & Tues 30th March (Wk 10)Infants Assembly: Tues 30th March (2:15pm to 2:50pm)Primary Assembly: Thurs 1st April (2:15pm to 2:50pm)Easter Hat Parade: Thursday 1st April (Week 10)Last Day of Term 1: Thursday 1st April (Week 10)P&C MEETINGSTerm 1Term 2Tuesday 16th Feb (Wk 4)Tuesday 16th March (Wk 8)Tuesday 20th April (Wk 1)Tuesday 18th May (Wk 5)Term 3Term 4Tuesday 20th July (Wk 2)Tuesday 17th August (Wk 6)Tuesday 19th October (Wk 3)Tuesday 16th Nov (Wk 7)ASSEMBLIESEvery EVEN week (Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10).Infants K-2: Tuesdays 2:15pm to 2:50pmPrimary 3-6: Fridays 2:15pm to 2:50pm.Assembly of Recognition: Wednesday Week 9 (9:15am)Parents of class leading assembly are invited. Please visit theoffice and sign in via NSW Services QR Code.BREAKFAST CLUBOur amazing SLSOs will be running Breakfast Club fromthe canteen every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdaymornings before school. This is open to all our students.SPORT DAYS ️ 2/3H, 3/4B, 4M: Every Wednesday 10:00am to 11:00amKS, KV, 1D, 1/2F: Every Friday 10:00am to 11:00am5/6S, 5/6Y: Every Friday 11:30 to 12:30SCHOOL BANKINGIs every FRIDAY. Begins Term 2.

Photography and Filming PolicyMannering Park Public SchoolTaking photographs or videos in schoolsSometimes people want to take photographs or videos in schools. Generally,taking photographs or videos on departmental premises should not occurunless the principal is satisfied there is a good reason. Where applicable, staffand parental or student permission should be obtained.NSW Department of Education (Legal Issues Bulletin 35 - Misuse of technology in schools)When CAN I take photos? While my child is by themselves (this includes on stage) While my child is accepting an award After an assembly or performance (child and family only) Outside of school grounds During an event, but only when my child is ‘in the frame’The person taking the photo needs to consider that no other student orstaff member is visible in the photo. If you accidentally capture someoneelse in the photo and intend on uploading the photo to social media,please ensure you use the cropping tool to cut their photo from the image.There is no power from the school to prevent people from taking photographs orvideos outside the school. However, if concerns are held, inquiries will be made by anExecutive Teacher with the person involved and, where appropriate, he or she may beasked to stop. If the person refuses the request and the Executive Teacher hascontinuing concerns, the police will be contacted.When CAN’T I take photos and film? No video recordings or filming on school grounds During group performances or group presentations Large groups of students (including classes)The school will allocate a staff member to take photos and videos whichwill be uploaded to the school’s social media page. Parents and carers canaccess these photos. If the event is not being photographed or filmed, it isbecause of a direction from the Principal.There will be reminders throughout the assembly, performance or presentation aroundphotography and filming.Q: What if I have permission from another parent to take photos of their child?This may be okay. Just let that child’s teacher know.

RESPONSIBLE LEARNERSRESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPSASSEMBLY AWARD WINNERS WEEK 8INFANTSPRIMARYKSNorah BlackNate DarkeTalan SwindellCharley Howe2/3HKVEvie RiderKai SkrjancEddie ArdlieBradley Sargeson3/4BRemy ElleryMalekai Ranapia1/2FFlynn McCueLincoln Darke1DDominic D'AmbrosioMarni StevensonLexi NowlanAriana KeltyK/6S -Jarred Baxter4MJaeda CrothersArianna IkinBlaire ParsonsBridgette CummingsRihanaBlaire Parsons (Sport)5/6SCaleb KingKrystal WoodLiam O'MeleyAidan Partridge5/6YPBL @ Mannering Park Public SchoolI am a ResponsibleLearnerPlay AreasFixedEquipmentWear a hat on the ovalFollow game rulesWalk on concrete areasWhen the bell goes, finish playing, goto the toilet and line up Walk around equipment Be mindful of others around you When the bell goes, finish playing, goto the toilet and line up I have RespectfulRelationships Use nice words to othersKeep hands and feet to selfLook out for each otherStay in bounds Take turns Use nice words Keep hands and feet to self

Check-In Assessment for Years 4 and 6Our Year 4 and 6 students will participate in a reading and numeracy checkin assessment at the beginning of Term 2.The check-in assessment is a NSW Department of Education online readingand numeracy assessment available to support schools to assess andmonitor student learning following the period of learning from home in2020. The check-in assessments will supplement existing school practices toidentify how students are performing in literacy and numeracy and to helpteachers tailor their teaching more specifically to student needs.The assessment will be scheduled for our Year 4 and 6 students in Weeks 2and 3 of Term 2. Any students with a disability or additional needs willreceive the same level of support during the assessment that they wouldnormally receive in the classroom.Students will be asked to bring headphones or earbuds that plug into acomputer to enable them to hear during the assessment. If your childrequires earbuds or headphones provided by the school, please contact MrsHipwell in the /the-midnight-gang

Come along and join the fun. Our closest holiday club is atLake Munmorah Public School. Holiday Club also runs atKanwal School. Hours are from 6.30am-6.00pm.

STUDENTS RESUME TUESDAY 20th APRIL Life Education: Mon 28th & Tues 30th March (Wk 10) Infants Assembly: Tues 30th March (2:15pm to 2:50pm) Primary Assembly: Thurs 1st April (2:15pm to 2:50pm) Easter Hat Parade: Thursday 1st April (Week 10) Last Day of Term 1: T