From the Principal

What a wonderful term 1 we have had with lots happening each and every day! It has been such a great pleasure to be here at Norwood PS, and I sincerely thank the school community for your assistance and friendliness to help me settle in.  I am gradually getting to know names! 

As mentioned last week, I was successful in winning a Hardie Fellowship to study in the USA for term 2, and whilst I am hesitant to be away for a term so early in my Principal role at NPS, the learning I will acquire will be of huge benefit for the long-term school improvement in teaching & learning at NPS. 

Rachel Brown with be 'heading up' the team in my absence so please say hello when you see her and also know that you can contact her with any questions, concerns etc. 

At the conclusion of this term, Mr Garth Foley will retire from his position as an Educational Facility Attendant with the the Department of Education. Garth has been working at NPS for 20 years. On behalf of the Norwood school community, I wish Garth the very best as he begins the next phase of life!

Cynthia Pearce has been successful in attaining the SBM position at Riverside High.  Cynthia has loved her time here at NPS, however this opportunitiy provides her with with a higher level of SBM and a big re-development to project manage. We have greatly appreciated Cynthia's effiiciency, high-level skill and friendly approach to her role.  We wish her the very best for the future. Mrs Nicole Moir will join us as SBM starting next term.  

Some other staffing information for term 2 is .....

• Mr Jamie Rae has been successful for an Acting AST position for term 2 at Ravenswood PS. We have been fortunate to attain Grace Bannon to fill this position for the term. Grace has recently moved to Tasmania after a successful career with the Victorian Education Department.
• Mrs Evelyn Butler may continue her current leave.  Miss Terri Gibbons and Mrs Lisa McArthur will continue to work with the class if this is the case.  
• Miss Hayley Marshall will continue full-time on class, whilst Mrs Lauren Holt covers some Senior Leadership leave and a support role on Monday & Tuesday each week.
• Mrs Ellen Smith will return to full-time next term as AST.
• Mrs Linda Guy will continue leave for the term.
• Mrs Lynn Wyllie will continue as Assistant Principal for the remainder of the year.
• We have also welcomed Miss Emily Faulkner to 4-5 Summers who is participating in the Department of Education & UTAS Graduation Internship Program.  

Wow....lots happening!!  I feel confident that the NPS community will warmly welcome and support our new staff as you currently do with existing staff. 

I hope to see lots of you at the ANZAC Parade on Thursday 25th April at Princess Square.  

Anzac Day March of Remembrance

 Free Dress Day