Melrose Park Public School Newsletter

2022 Term 4 Week 8

Our beautiful school environment

Dates for your diary


Week 8Swim Scheme continues
Friday 2 DecemberChristmas Mufti Day Fundraiser
Friday 2 DecemberSchool Disco
Monday 5 DecemberDance Concert
Wednesday 7 DecemberStudent Mini Fete
Monday 12 DecemberPresentation Day
Monday 12 December Year 6 Graduation and Farewell
Friday 16 DecemberLast day of school for students


2023

Teachers ReturnFriday 27 January and Monday 30 January
Year 1 - 6 Students returnTuesday 31 January
Kindergarten Best StartTuesday 31 and Wednesday 1 February
Kindergarten First DayThursday 2 February


Covid Conditions

We have been advised that members of our school community have recently tested positive to COVID-19.

Students and staff may have had contact with persons who was infectious with COVID-19.

While testing and isolation is no longer mandatory for being exposed to someone with COVID-19 in school settings, NSW Health has provided advice on testing guidelines for our school communities following exposure to COVID-19 that should be considered when making decisions for your child and family.

You are reminded that students and staff should not attend school if they are showing any symptoms of COVID-19External link. These include fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of smell/taste, muscle/joint pains, diarrhoea, nausea/vomiting, extreme tiredness, unexplained chest pain or conjunctivitis (eye infection).

If symptoms occur at any time, your child should not attend school and is encouraged to undertake a rapid antigen test

Students, staff and visitors should only attend school or work when symptom free. We strongly encourage all students, staff and visitors to follow NSW Health guidelines. 

Anyone who believes they have been exposed to COVID-19 is strongly recommended to monitor for symptoms and test if they have any concerns, as well as wear a mask.

Successful learners

Summer Dance Concert

We would love to have you join us for our outdoor dance concert next week. 

Our dance rehearsal worked well, with only a few more students needing to bring in their dance costumes.

The concert details are as follows;

Date: Monday December 5th

Time: 1:45pm

Location: Under the lining up COLA

  • Chairs provided for your comfort

Mrs Malone  Coordinator

Tucker time

Library Books

Library borrowing is now finished. Please return all library books as soon as possible.

Congratulations to all students for a wonderful year of reading. Remember to continue to read over the holidays and enjoy visiting your local library.

Mrs Piper 

Librarian

Mini Fete

Mini Fete is a student only event. It is a special occasion where the Year 6 organise and set up amazing stalls and activities where all the students from Kindergarten to Year 5 can participate in fun events and win prizes.

Melrose Park Public School Mini Fete

Wednesday 7th December

Tokens are 50c each, 10 for $5, 20 for $10.

A note has been sent home with instructions on how to purchase tokens.

Activities include fun games, water balloons, chocolate wheel,

laser tag, sponge throw, just dance, obstacle courses, cookie making and competitions. 

All money raised will go towards the Year 6 gift to the school. 

⭐Detect a Defib Competition 🕵️

Knowing where your closest Defib is can help save a life. Find your local defibs and WIN!

Amazing Prizes on offer including a lunch at Ryde Parramatta Golf Club!

How to Enter:

  • Find a local defib & snap a photo. The more defibs the better chance of winning! 
  • Upload Photos On Facebook (your account or a parent account) add a short description of where the defib is located (ie the shopping centre and level) use #detectadefib and tag @michaelhughesfoundation. You may also email julie@mhf.life with photos and the location of the defib. 
  • Competition runs Mon 28th Nov - Sun 11th Dec 2022 - get in quick!
  • Clues 🔎 Check out the sick bay at Melrose Park Public School, your local shopping centre, club or sporting association. Some defibs may be visible, while others hidden, ask them if they have a defib!

    P&C NEWS

    P&C  are hosting a school disco this Friday evening.
    Two sessions  K -2   and 3 -6

    P&C Mufti Fundraising  day this Friday
    Students can wear fun play clothes ( covered shoulders and covered shoes)
    Donations of Christmas things for the hampers

    Be part of the fun and support your parent body.

    Parent course