Marks Point Classroom

School Development Day - Thank you for supporting our School Development Day. As a staff  we reviewed our Welfare and Discipline policy and procedures, finalised processes for assessment and reporting for this semester, and organised our Consistent Teacher Judgement plan.

Influenza Virus - As the World Health Organisation has raised its swine flu alert our department has indicated that NSW Health and other relevant State and Commonwealth government agencies have comprehensive strategies in place to manage this situation.

However, it is a timely reminder to carry out good hygiene practices and minimise the spread of infections. Some simple precautions include washing hands, covering mouth when sneezing or coughing and if symptoms of flu exist, stay at home and seek medical advice.

Ride 2 School - Our school applied to become a coach school for the Ride 2 school program and has been successful. On the 19th May our Year 5 and 6 students will be able to participate in a bike safety workshop. An officer from Bicycle NSW will be in attendance on the day.

Anzac Day March - Thank you to the students, parents and teachers who attended the ANZAC DAY march last weekend and represented our school so proudly.

School Cross Country - Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Cross Country event today. The 8, 9 and 10 years ran a challenging 2000 metres and the 11 and 12 years, 3000 metres. Thank you to Mr Gleeson and Mrs Banks for organising the event.

Start of the Junior Boys Cross Country Race

Active After School Communities - Our Active After School program will recommence this coming Monday and Tuesday afternoon. Monday will be for seniors participating in an athletics program and multiple games on Tuesdays for the juniors.

P & C Mother’s Day Stall donations - The P&C are asking for donations for their Mother’s Day Stall to be held on Friday 8th May. Anything that you think would make a great Mother’s Day surprise would be greatly appreciated. Please leave these donations in your child’s classroom in the tubs provided. Your support is always greatly appreciated.

The P&C will also be holding a wrapping bee on Thursday 7th May in the hall at 9:30am for those parents who are able to spare some time and help out.

The uniform shop is open on Thursdays from 8:45am - 9:15am and is located at the end of the verandah near Mrs Bank’s room.

Numeracy Activities at Home - A parent survey will be sent home this week for Numeracy Activities at Home. Parents of students in K-2, Miss Arthurson’s and Miss McDonell’s maths groups will receive these surveys. Please complete the survey as soon as possible and return it to your class teacher, thank you.

Volunteers Needed - canteen volunteers are urgently needed. Please contact the school if you are able to help out.

Stage 2 Starlight Activity morning and fundraiser - Tomorrow in Friday groups Stage 2 children along with Miss Arthurson and Mrs Banks will be participating in Starlight themed activities to raise money for the children’s charity “The Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia”.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation Australia, provides support for seriously ill children throughout Australia by providing fun activities, weekend escapes and special wishes for seriously ill children and their families.

Please help us to support this charity by allowing your child to make a gold coin donation on Friday. The students will be allowed to wear purple and/or yellow or dress up as their favourite superstar on the day.

For more information on the Starlight Children’s Foundation visit www.starlight.org.au

Dates to Remember:

• 8th May -  Mother’s Day Stall
• 12th - 14th May - NAPLAN Yr 3 & 5
• 14th May - Science Made Fun 12:30 K- 6