Marsden Road Public School Newsletter

Welcome to our August edition of the newsletter. It has been an interesting month where the weather doesn't know whether it's winter, autumn, spring or summer. Nevertheless, we have not let the indecisive climatic conditions decide our school proceedings. The first five weeks of this term have been as interesting, as fulfilling and as important as any other.  We celebrated our 100 Days of Learning in great style that has now become a norm at Marsden Road Public School. Well done to all the teachers and students for making this event so enjoyable. This event was followed by the Book Parade where yet again I was pleasantly taken aback by the effort, dedication and creativity of our community. So many of the costumes were unique, creative and astounding. The students , the parents and the staff members who by no mean were  going to be outdone by the students, made this event so joyful. Congratulations  to everyone for once again going beyond expectations.

Thank you to all those parents who were able to attend the mathematics workshop held by Mr Verey. I hope the workshop gave you an understanding of how we teach mathematics at our school and the science and research behind it. It might have been confusing to some parents, however we can assure you that our core belief is to build strong literacy and numeracy skills in our students so they can become better readers, writers and mathematicians. There are more workshops being held, so if you are able to attend, I urge you to do so.

It is also with great pleasure that I'd like to inform the community that we continue to host visitors from other schools across Australia who visit us to see the wonderful teaching and learning that happens at our school. Everyone who visits us has commented on our students' behaviour, the discipline, the quality of teaching and the students' attitude toward learning. It is our collective effort that has raised the standards at our school. 

Finally, I'd like to once again repeat my usual messages and reminders about ensuring that your child comes to school on time, everyday. It is equally imperative that your child comes to school in proper full school uniform. If you need support with this, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you in ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning for your child which includes citizenship and taking pride in our values of respect, punctuality and presentation.

Manisha Gazula

Principal

You may have noticed that there is not a lot left to go with our construction works. Stage 3 have already moved into the new classrooms and the old demountable buildings have been removed. The builders are now working on finalising the landscaping including our new basketball court and gardens. Now that the pathway is almost completely ours again, all Stage 1 classes will now start to line up outside their classrooms again after the morning bell.

Ms Meddows has started interviewing students that are enroling in Kindergarten next year. If you have a child at home that will be starting school next year, please enrol them now, so that they do not miss out on our 'Mini Marsdens' transition program. Please also let friends, family and/or neighbours with children who may be ready to start school that now is the time to enrol.

Wendy Atkinson & Emma Meddows

Deputy Principals

Stage 2 and 3 students recently competed in our school final of the Premier’s Spelling Bee. All our finalists did a fantastic job and spelled some incredibly difficult and challenging words! Congratulations to our regional finalists Ayaan and Xavier from Stage 2 and Filip and Karen from Stage 3 who will represent Marsden Road Public School at the regional final at Warwick Farm Public School. We wish them the very best of luck!

Miss Chea

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to Jeans for Genes Day. The Jeans for Genes Day fundraiser was a huge success, with a grand total of $857 raised and donated to the Children’s Medical Research Institute to assist with research, finding treatment and cures for children with genetic diseases. This will go a long way towards helping kids become kids again!

SRC  

This year, we have been working hard discussing and planning ways we can make our school a cleaner place. Starting next term, our school will have a new warning bell to encourage students to clean up the rubbish we are leaving behind on our playground. There will be a warning song that will be announced for students to pick up one piece of rubbish around them. Then the second bell will be played for students to get a drink of water, go to the toilet and go to class. Parents, please support the SRC to make our school a cleaner place!

SRC

MRPS Junior and Senior Netball A division teams have had a lot of fun learning new skills and representing their school in what was a really tough competition. The girls and boys are to be commended for their great sportsmanship, which was often commented on by other teachers from other schools. They improved drastically from the beginning of the season, and they never gave up. We are very proud of their achievements and efforts!

Miss Kubacki and Mrs Reitano 

Netball Coaches

Boys soccer team Green, had an amazing time playing soccer this season. We were able to claim a couple of victories and were always ready for a challenge! The teams were developing skills, strategies, and formations, applying them in matches and improving on them throughout the weeks​. The team did a phenomenal job at demonstrating good sportsmanship by congratulating the victories of others, and never giving up. Although we weren't able to place 1st, we all enjoyed playing soccer!

Mr A Tran

Junior and Senior touch footy teams were both coached by Mr Vartuli. We learned basic touch footy skills such as throwing and catching, and defending in a line. It was a tough season, however each game was played with excellent sportsmanship.

Mr Vartuli