additional assistance with their learning. Mr Munce commended us on our data collection and analysis strategies and how we use this information to develop plans and implement processes to meet specific learning needs. NAPLAN Students in years 3 and 5 will participate in this suite of national tests on Tuesday 9 May through to Thursday 11 May. Please ensure appointments / absentees are organised for times outside of the testing times. All of the tests are conducted in the morning session and are completed by first lunch break. Breakfast will be available for students in years 3 and 5 on each day of the test. Cooler Weather The mornings are becoming a little chillier. Please ensure your child has a jumper (with their name clearly marked) in their bag even if they don’t need to put it on first thing in the morning. Eights Day This event will be held on Thursday 25 May from This year’s theme is “Children are playing Country to Coast “. We have a number of neighbouring schools joining us this year to make the event even more enjoyable. Parents and younger siblings are welcome to attend. Athletics carnivals The seniors’ carnival will take place on Tuesday 6 June and the junior carnival will run on
metropolitan regions. I was a small school Principal and a large school Deputy Principal before retiring from full-time work in 2009. After spending a few years travelling, I returned to part-time work by teaching English and Maths to Asian students, working as a relief teacher, and am currently on contract as the data coach at Minden SS. My husband and I have three wonderful adult children who enjoy travelling and maintain contact with us via skype. Our eldest son has a Masters in Science and has recently returned to Australia after teaching in USA for 14 years, our second son is a Certified Civil Engineer, and our daughter is a Cultural Anthropologist. We have two very active grandsons who regularly stay with us on weekends and help keep us young and alive. Sport is a high priority activity in my family, particularly golf, hockey and surfing. Parents And Citizens Association News Next P&C Meeting will be held Monday 15th May at 3.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Tuckshop News Our Tuckshop orders box has had an upgrade! Please place your orders in the new black box outside the tuckshop. It really helps if orders are placed in by Monday, but we can accept orders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. If you have any concerns with Tuckshop meals, please feel free to contact the office, who will pass on any messages to our tuckshop volunteers. Friday Snack day: During first break, children can purchase a range of drinks, snacks and iceblocks. Children with a whole apple are welcome to get the apple “slinkied” for free. Book Club A reminder that Scholastic Book club Issue 3 orders are due this Friday the 5th of May. Orders can be placed online, or book club orders with a cash payment can be handed in at the office. Mother’s Day The most Important day of the year is arriving – Mothers Day – on Sunday May 14th. We will be holding a Mother’s Day stall on Thursday 11th May and Friday the 12th May at the school front gate from 8am – 9am. We have a range of gifts and cards available starting from $1 through to $5. Our aim is to keep our prices low to ensure all children have the opportunity to purchase a gift. Minden Markets Closure
see lots of willing helpers wanting to assist on the day. * Parent letter: Please make sure you are familiar with what is happening in the classroom. * Homework: Learning High Frequency Words will assist your child with confidence in reading. Practice learning words is an everyday job. * Lunchboxes: Healthy foods help your child to focus and learn in the classroom. Sweet foods and foods high in additives often make it difficult for your child to remain calm and confident in the learning environment. * Presentation – Keep free Thursday 15th June 2pm. * Weather – remember to pack a jumper/school colours. Great to see most students wearing jumpers that are school colours. Students can also wear tracksuit pants/tights in school colours. If you have any questions then please come and see me. Thank you Mrs Williams and The Prep Students General School News Assembly Gotcha Awards End of Term Gotcha Awards Mia, Cooper, Jada, Cailin and Leighton Gotcha Awards Jada, Cooper and Eloise Congratulations! 100% Attendance Prize Winner for Term 1 Sheridan
Cirriculum Awards Prep Special Awards: Jada - Jada is participating in group discussions, she is responding with growing confidence. Kieran - Kieran is enjoying using his own ideas, he is stretching his words out. Joss - Joss is enjoying sentence writing, he is stretching his words out. Keep up the great work Joss! Luke - Luke is putting effort into task completion, he is having a go, confidence is building. Bailey - Bailey is working hard, he knows most of his letter names and sounds. Keep up the great work Bailey! Year 1C Special Awards: Sofie - For excellent attention to detail in dictation. Great listening and editing skills! Aiden - For excellent attention to detail in dictation. Great listening and editing skills! Reading Links: Module 1 List 1: Shae, Darcy, Parker and Eden Module 1 List 3: Scarlett and Layla Year 1H Special Awards: Evie - For outstanding improvement in your reading, well done Evie! Amelia - For always being ready to learn and following instructions in the
classroom. Well done Amelia! Fletcher - For being extremely respectful and following instructions in the classroom. Well done Fletcher! Reading Links Module 1 List 1: Leon, Alexander, Fletcher, Lincon, and Elliehyenna Module 1 List 2: Elliehyenna and Joshua Module 1 List 3: Joshua, Amelia and Max Year 2 Special Awards: Sharleigh - For her efforts in keeping her bookwork neat. Keep it up! Benjamin - For his efforts in keeping his bookwork neat. Fantastic! Connor - Exceptional manners displayed during the ceremony. Year 3 Special Awards: Sieana - For a great improvement in being ready to learn. Lillie - For writing an extremely persuasive introduction in English. Malakai - For working hard at school and home to improve his handwriting. Science Scientists of the Week Bailey and Allan Deagan - For his perseverance in his Science Report Well Done! Birthdays Nicolas, Matilda, Niketah,