MAINSBRIDGE SCHOOL NEWSLETTER CALENDAR

MAINSBRIDGE SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
www.mainsbridgeschool.com.au
5th August, 2016
Week 3 Term 3 2016
CALENDAR
 1st September –
Father’s Day stall
Dear Parents/Carers,
Thank you to those families who were able to visit
our school today and celebrate Education Week
with us. I am glad you were able to participate with
your child in the weekly sports program as well as
view the beautiful Olympic poster displays in the
hallway and meeting room. I would also like thank
you for your kind book donations to our school
library. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. I
apologise for not being at school today to share
this time with you and your children. I had the first
day of mandatory training with the Department of
Education for the new finance system which will be
implemented in NSW Public Schools in the coming
months. In regards to this new finance system,
there will be a transition time when payments to
the school cannot be made. Please read the
“Important Information” on the last page of this
newsletter
https://myemail.det.nsw.edu.au/owa/#
regarding temporary block out times for
payments.
 5th September –
School Photos
Envelopes will go home soon
Our Education Week artwork displays
On the last day of the school holidays, Ms Jasmin
Nand was offered a permanent teaching position at
a primary school. These positions are frequently
offered to temporary or casual teachers when their
application for permanency is next in line for
appointment. As a principal I have no control over
this situation as this procedure is part of the
Department of Education’s Employment Policy. In
saying that, I would like to welcome two new
temporary teachers this term, Mr George Bawtree
and Ms Nicola Dodsworth who will be teaching
high school classes.
Until next time,
Marienne McLean
Principal
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The infants’ classes are happy to be back at school and are eager to participate in their daily learning
activities such as Sport, Sensory and Soft Play Programs.
Music Therapy continues to motivate our students and bring out their hidden potential as they
engage at their own level in music with percussion instruments and through dance. The students
have fun with their learning and respond enthusiastically using body movement and vocalisations.
Within the classrooms, students have explored exciting topics through art, cooking, play and
technology. DK Diamonds and SH Pearls have been focusing on the topic “Under the Sea” and
exploring sea creatures and their habitats.
NK Rollers have been focusing on “Aboriginal Australia” and looking at Aboriginal culture and
traditions.
2016's Education Week theme is ‘Sport - It’s Fun to Participate’. All of the infants’ classes have
created artworks to celebrate the Olympic Games and sporting events which they take part in during
school.
Until next time
Regards
Infants staff
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The Primary classes are ready to tackle Term 3 and are looking forward to being involved in all the
exciting learning experiences.
The focus for the classes this term is Musical Culture, Ocean Life and Aboriginal Australia. Each
class will experience different aspects of the theme they are looking at. Students participate in
Musical Culture by exploring ways in which objects make sounds and how they can make musical
instruments. Ocean Life is about exploring the oceanic environment including marine animals,
recreational sports, coastal industries and the beach community. Students involved in the theme
Aboriginal Australia investigate the culture and traditions of indigenous Australia. Paying attention to
art, music, food and festivities.
Luke is learning about the colours of the ocean
Danial is making a beach themed colour palette
The students spend time everyday learning about and reinforcing the school rules. The first five
weeks of the term the primary students will focus on the school rule Listen. Activities to strengthen
the student’s understanding of the Listen rule will include stories, music, games and videos.
Anthony is demonstrating listening skills by looking at the activity, following directions and sitting
safely in the chair.
Students learn about the school rules in class, on the playground and on transport. We encourage
the parents to reinforce these rules at home to consolidate learning. If you would like a copy of the
rules and the type of language the staff use at Mainsbridge please ask your child’s teacher for a
copy.
Kind regards from the Primary staff
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Hi everyone,
A warm welcome to a fun-filled, activity rich Term 3! We have launched into Semester 2 with a bang.
As the whole world eagerly awaits the start of Olympics, some High School classes will have the opportunity
to investigate the similarities and differences of the ancient and modern Olympic Games as the premier World
Event. They will explore ancient and modern sports included in the games and the significant sporting
achievements over time. Year 7 and 8 will explore the early inhabitants of planet Earth including prehistoric
animals and dinosaurs. They will use a variety of skills to find out about prehistoric earth and its inhabitants.
Years 9 and 10 will be exploring the topic ‘Ancient Egyptian world': How it is the same and different from that
of today. They will learn about how people lived, the ancient society, housing, foods, clothing, writing,
recreation, etc.
Artwork displayed in various classrooms
As sustainability is now a priority worldwide, we have launched an environment project to create awareness
among students about removal and responsible disposal of waste. To educate students and increase their
level of awareness, we are going to include recycling as a part of everyday practice, discuss sustainable
practices with the children and families and use worm composting bins to reduce food waste. The
environment committee consisting of teachers and students will undertake recycling of resources and
vermicomposting of organic waste.
Our compost bins
Artwork displays for Education Week
This week, our school celebrated Education week. The theme for Education week was “Sport-it’s fun to
participate”. Each class had expressed their ideas on sports through artwork. Parents came to view the
displayed work and also witness their children participate in the sporting events. They also took this
opportunity to donate a book to the school library. We really appreciate the parents for their continued
support.
Regards,
From High School
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Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
DK Diamonds
Class
PBL
Ali Abdulkarim
Lina El-Haybi
Ali Abdulkarim
Kiara Farah
Raneel Nambiar
Danial Al--Khameesi
NK Rollers
Farhan Nabi
Ayoub El Fata
Yahua Al-Khameesi
Amone Kaufusi
Saeed Dannaoui
Antonio El-Azar
Luke Baldin
Danial Alemadi
Anthony George
Anthony Potros
Ioane Pupi
Ayah Tahan
Abdul Hasan
David George
Abdul Hasan
Nicole Henderson
Isabella Tan
Isabella Tan
Class
PBL
SH Pearls
Class
PBL
CR Wallabies
Class
PBL
PC Cockatoos
Class
PBL
Ryan Rahman
Lorenzo Ausage
Lorenzo Ausage
Matthew Dawood
PD Matildas Class
Phu Thien Nguyen
Kariss Kajic
Leah Ranapia
PBL
Natalie Meng
Shaun Dorsamy
Jayden Smith
Class
Lilly Ranapia
Amani Ghamrawi
Dominic Le
John De Quiros
Kenneth Quinn Matic
Mouain Alakkad
Ayman Roumie
Jarif Zaman
MF Gliders
PBL
JH Redbacks Class
PBL
KA Hockyroos
Class
PBL
Isa Temel
Emily Dang
Katrina Carlisle
Christopher Zabanah
JN Crocodiles
Class
PBL
Alex Lee
Hassan Al Musawi
Michael Lotfi
Alex Lee
TA Kookaburras
Class
PBL
Joshua Au
MF Flames
Blake Saville
Aleksandar Vujanic
Brandon Mew
Chevy Huynh
Winnie Clark
Class
PBL
AH Kangaroos
Class
PBL
Hussein El-Kheir
Harrison Mew
Andrew Duong
Edreece Obeido
Sam Salam
Hussein El-Kheir
KM Steelers
Steven Nguyen
Aden Condell
Joshua Bruno
Luke Johnston
Luke Park
Luke Park
KK Southern Stars
Class
PBL
Rebecca Hide
Lally Maatouk
Alyssa Almazan
Alyssa Almazan
Angel Jabbour
Lucas Aguirre
RN Olyroos
Krystal Huynh
Ben Wick
Ben Wick
Steven Taylor
Tinh Bui
Steven Taylor
Class
PBL
Class
PBL
Library
Infants/Primary
High School
PD Matildas
RN Olyroos & KK
Southern Stars
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Dear Parents and Carers,
Mainsbridge School will transition to the new NSW public schools’ finance system and a new
bank account on 17 October 2016.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept parent or carer
payments.
1. Direct deposits: As of 23 September 2016, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our
current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new
one. Any payments made using direct deposit after this date cannot be properly allocated to a
student’s account in a timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct
deposits before 23 September 2016.
2. Cash and cheque payments: Between 12 October 2016 and 17 October 2016, we will also not
be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank
account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding
cash or cheque payments before 12 October 2016. From 18 October 2016, cash and cheque
payments will be accepted as before.
3. Online payments: Between 4:00 pm 23 September 2016 and 16 October 2016, we will also
not be able to accept online payments as we prepare to close our current bank account and
transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding online
payments before 4:00 pm 23 September 2016. From 17 October 2016, online payments will
be accepted as before.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system.
If you have any questions, please contact the office on 9602 9244.
SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE TAKEN ON: September 5th
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Dear Parents,
School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife Photography.
Whilst an envelope and flyer will be distributed shortly, if possible it is our preference that
ordering be completed online to reduce administration and potential security issues related
to the return of cash and envelopes on photo day.
Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at
www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit Online Order Code.
Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.
ORDER NOW
WWW.ADVANCEDLIFE.COM.AU
9 Digit Online Order Code
Should you wish to purchase a sibling photograph online, the order must be placed no later
than the day before photography day.
Sibling photographs will only be taken if an order has been placed.
Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering,
please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
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