August 3rd
Welcome back to Term 3! You have probably noticed either in the news or even within your own circles that Tasmania, like other states, has been experiencing an increase in COVID cases over the past few weeks. This increase is expected to remain through to at least the end of August, compounded by other illnesses such as the flu. The health and safety of students and staff has, and always will be, our top priority. With increased COVID-19 cases in our community, our staff and visitors are strongly recommended to wear face masks when indoors, or if they are unable to physically distance. Students will be supported to wear masks when they choose to. Face masks and rapid antigen tests continue to be readily available for students and staff at Norwood Primary School. It is common to see increased illness at this time of year, so it remains important that we all continue with our COVID safe behaviours, stay at home if unwell and get tested. As always, when your child is well, the best place for them to be is at school learning with their friends and teachers. We will need to continue to be flexible during the Term. We will continually monitor the situation, make changes as necessary and keep school communities informed.
As emailed to you all yesterday, Karen has had to take some leave until August 30th. During this time I will be in the Acting Principal role and I thank Karen for her confidence in us as a team continuing the great work at Norwood Primary School. Our Leadership Group within our school will be ensuring continuity in teaching and learning and for there to be no disruption to this. As a school we are incredibly fortunate to have such a skilled team of teachers, teaching assistants and ancillary staff that are working with our students. Our entire staff, who work within an incredibly busy school, all show high levels of adaptability and can’t be thanked enough.
Pick up/Drop off Zone – Clarifying Use of the Zone
There are still a number of people who are leaving their cars or waiting in them when parking in the designated pick up/drop off zone at the beginning and end of the school day. It is up to all of us to respect the use of this space to ensure that it benefits all those who wish to use it.
During the times 8:30am-9:15am and 2:30pm-3:15pm, these parking spots are strictly a No Standing Zone which means you must only pull in and pick up or drop off from the designated area. Students are being asked to wait at the steps closest to the roundabout and access their 'pick up' from there. Please remember to keep moving up as cars leave so that cars are not lined up down the road waiting. This process works very well when everyone is being respectful and using this zone for its intention. Can we also please keep the driveway clear at all times.
If you wish to come in to the school to collect students at the end of the school day, you may use the regular street parking that is available surrounding the school.
Thank you in advance for helping us keep our students safe by following these processes.
Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey
The wellbeing of our students is important to us - we want to hear how students feel, and think, about different things going on in their lives.
Those in Years 4, 5 and 6 at Norwood Primary School will be taking part in the Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey. The results from this survey will help us get a picture of the current wellbeing of our students, and what we can do to improve future wellbeing for learning. The more students who take part, the clearer our picture will be.
The Student Wellbeing and Engagement Survey is part of the Department of Education’s Child and Student Wellbeing Strategy .
The details for the survey are:
When: 29th August 2022 and 23rd September 2022
Who: Years 4, 5 and 6.
What do I need to do: You and your child don’t need to do anything. The survey will be done in class time and will not require your child to prepare in any way.
A letter with more information will be sent home next week for all Year 4, 5 and 6 students, including Frequently Asked Questions and a form to sign and return to the school if you do not want your child to participate in the survey.
If you would like further information, please contact the school.
Thank you for supporting us to ensure that all our learners are safe, feel supported and are able to flourish, so they can engage in learning.
Kind regards,
Luke
Principal Awards
| Class | ||
| 5-6 Driessen/O'Brien | Will E | Charlotte P |
| 5-6 Faulkner | Levi C | Annabel C |
| 5-6 Ferguson | Luca S | Amalie H |
| 5-6 Marshall | Henry M | Stella G |
| 5-6 Sutton | Jack M | Matilda S |
Value Certificate Recipients
It was fantastic to acknowledge students across the school during the last week of Term 2 who were deserving recipients of Values Certificates. These certificates highlighted those students who have displayed exceptional behaviour, an outstanding approach to learning and academic excellence. Congratulations to all recipients.
| Class | |||
| 5-6 Driessen/O'Brien | Sarah N | Sam A | Alex M |
| 5-6 Faulkner | Halle R | Emily B | Bryce A |
| 5-6 Ferguson | Gabi L | Lexi A | Elaina H |
| 5-6 Marshall | Hayden B | Charlotte F | Charlie B |
| 5-6 Sutton | Tyrone H | Claire R | Harry P |
Growth Badge Recipients
The following students have consistently displayed and modelled the value of Growth throughout our school. Congratulations on being a positive role model to your peers.
| Class | |
| 5-6 Driessen/O'Brien | Scarlett P |
| 5-6 Faulkner | Brodie B |
| 5-6 Ferguson | Alexander B |
| 5-6 Marshall | Levi M |
| 5-6 Sutton | Ella F |
NCSS Challenge Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who have received their certificates from the National Computer Science School.
| Elaina H |
| James H |
| Oscar L |
| Ari O |
This year we are again participating in the F1 In Schools F1 Program. This amazing opportunity involves selected students working in teams of 3 to design miniature Formula 1 Cars, which are raced along a 20 metre track using CO² canisters as fuel. The teams must follow very strict guidelines and also record and share their learning through an A2 Poster. Teams will be racing against other students at the Tailrace Centre in late October. In 2021 we were the only primary school to participate in the state and the students found it very challenging, but also extremely rewarding.
This year, to support the ongoing running of the program at Norwood, we are seeking sponsors for our teams. Sponsors will have their name and logo on the cars and the poster. We are seeking sponsorship of $200 per team and ask that if you are interested, please contact either Duncan Walker or Nicole Moir at school. Thank you!
Year 6 Transition 2022-2023
Transitioning from primary to high school is a time full of fun, excitement and new experiences, but it can also be challenging or worrying for many students and their families. Norwood Primary School are fortunate to be able to collaborate with local high schools in order to make this process a smooth one. Our local schools are aiming to assist students and their families by making sure every child is prepared and feels supported in their choice for high school learning in 2023.
Coming up this Term we have further experiences available for those students who will be attending Queechy High School and Kings Meadows High School, plus those students who are still unsure. The purpose of both of these experiences is to increase students connectedness to their Year 7 high school, whilst fostering engagement through introductory experiences.
KMHS Challenge Day Thursday 25th August
Year 6 students will experience a sample of the teaching and learning programs, view the facilities and meet the staff while in the care of their Primary School teachers and TA’s. Experiencing social success will:
- assist students in the transition to Year 7;
- support students to understand the routines and school organisation; and
- provide students with an introductory experience of curriculum
QHS
There will be a follow up session held in week 6-8 designed to increase student familiarity with the school and a further opportunity to meet peers and teachers.
There will be more information to come around both of these sessions.
In the second half of term 2, students in 5/6 designed any object their imagination could think of as long as it was only made of 3D shapes. The students used Tinkercad, a free online 3D designing program and the following designs were selected as our top designs and are on our “Wall of Fame” in the Green Room.
Photo Day - Thursday 18th August
Ordering is online only click this link Norwood Primary School Photos and use access key ZNGLQKV9
If your child is unwell do not bring them to school, we may offer a catch up session later in the term.
All students will have an individual photo taken on Photo Day regardless if they are ordering or not. Individual student ordering will stay open after Photo Day.
We are pleased to advised that we will be offering family photos, orders for family photos will close Wednesday 17th August - LATE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Family photos will be taken during school hours.
Orders placed after printing the bulk of orders will be sent directly to parents and will incur a postage charge per order.
If you placed an order earlier in the year you do not need to do anything, your order will stand for the new date.
If you have any questions please contact Leading Image or the school office.
To assist when selecting your child's class please see corresponding names.
| Class Teachers | Class Name | Class Teachers | Class Name |
| Kinder L | Kin L | 3-4 Gibbons | 3-4 A |
| Kinder W | Kin W | 3-4 Cummings | 3-4 B |
| Prep Dahl | Prep A | 3-4 Farran/Holt | 3-4 C |
| Prep Green/Tyers | Prep B | 4 Poke/Skinner | 4 A |
| Prep Paulsen | Prep B | 5-6 Richards | 5-6 A |
| 1 Roberts | 1 A | 5-6 Faulkner | 5-6 B |
| 1 Andrew/Bertram | 1 B | 5-6 Driessen/O'Brien | 5-6 C |
| 1-2 Walker | 1-2 A | 5-6 Sutton | 5-6 D |
| 2 Garwood | 2 A | 5-6 Marshall | 5-6 E |
| 2-3 Glen | 2-3 A | ||
| 2-3 Hayes | 2-3 B |
| Thursday 4 August | Bravehearts - Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Show (Prep-Gr 2) |
| Friday 5 August | LSSSA 5/6 Sports Exchange for selected students |
| Monday 22 August | Book Week Parade |
| Monday 22 August - Friday 26 August | Book Week |
| Monday 22 August - Friday 26 August | Scholastic Bookfair - in School Library |
| Thursday 18 August | School Photo Day |
| Saturday 17 September | School Fair |
| Monday 19 September - 30 September | Grade 3-5 Swimming and Water Safety |
| Friday 30 September | Last day Term 3 |
| Monday 17 October | First day Term 4 |
| Saturday 22 - 23 October | 5-6 Basketball Tournament |
| Wednesday 26 October | 3-4 & 5-6 Swimming Carnivals |
| Saturday 29 - 30 October | 3-4 Basketball Tournament |
| Monday 14 - 29 October | Fissure Seal Program |
| Friday 4 November | Student Free Day - Professional Learning Day |
| Monday 7 November | Public Holiday |
| Wednesday 23 November | School Triathlon - Devonport |
| Monday 12 December | Prep End of Year Picnic |
| Wednesday 14 December | Grades 1-2 End of Year Picnic |
| Monday 19 December | Grades 3-6 End of Year Picnic |
| Tuesday 20 December | Grade 6 Celebration Dinner |
| Wednesday 21 December | Last day Term 4 |
We need your help!
School Fair – Saturday 17th September, save the date!
We urgently need a Fair Co-Ordinator - Due to unforeseen circumstances our previous coordinator has had to step down from the position. If you would like to lead a team of enthusiastic volunteers towards a successful fundraising event for our school community please contact us immediately. Alternatively, if you would like to be involved with the planning committee please contact us.
We are currently asking for donations
- Old clean plant pots - to grow cuttings ready for sale at the fair.
- Small unwrapped toys from McDonalds etc – for prizes
- Trash & Treasure – Your unwanted Toys, Games and books – (Please hold off bringing these items to school until closer to the event)
Please like and share our Facebook page to help keep you updated with all our current activities!
https://www.facebook.com/NorwoodPSSA
Next School Association meeting:
When: Tuesday 9th August 2022
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Staffroom and online
Exciting that we have our first face to face meeting for the year, if you would like to attend online please let us know at norwoodpsa@gmail.com to organise an invite link to the meeting.
All are welcome to attend our meetings, you do not need to commit to be a regular member or attendee, you can also just be a volunteer. If you have any questions, want to be on our mailing list or want more information about how you can be involved and have the chance to make a real difference to your school community please contact us at norwoodpsa@gmail.com
Entertainment Book – The school benefits from every membership purchased!
