November 22nd
- From the Acting Principal
- Upcoming Events
- End of Year Celebrations
- Esk Band
- Registration to Work with Vulnerable People
- Value Certificates
- Early Childhood Tabloid Sports Athletics Carnival
- From the Classrooms
- Primary School Basketball Tournament
- LSSSA Swimming Carnival
- Dance Fever
- 5/6 Sport
- Launching into Learning
- Kindergarten 2024
- Road Safety
- Norwood Primary School Association
Dear NPS Families
Welcome to week 6! This Term is certainly racing by quickly with Summer just around the corner. Let’s hope we see the weather continue to improve as the days get longer.
The past 2 weeks in particular have seen multiple opportunities for our student to be involved in different experiences. Some of these experiences will continue for the rest of this week.
They include:
- Schools Triathlon on this Friday
- Dance Fever
- Year 2 Swimming Preparation Program
- Year 6 Orientation Day
- Choir Performance at Woolworths Opening
- Esk Band Performance
- Basketball Tournament
2024 Senior School Leaders
It is a privilege to announce that the following students have been selected as our Senior School Leaders for 2024. These students went through a 3 stage process including a presentation to their peers in Years 3-6, a student and staff vote and an interview process. We are looking forward to working alongside these students in 2024.
Congratulations - Indiana U, Tilly V, Zach S and Olivia S
There are multiple opportunities for our Year 6 students in 2024 to display leadership skills. These include, House Captains (presentations given today to Years 3 – 6), Literacy Leaders and Student Parliament.
2024 Class Structure
Our class structure for 2024 has been finalised and can be shared with the school community. The structure allows for streamlined curriculum delivery and is as follows:
| Kinder | x 2 |
| Prep | x 2 |
| Year 1/2 | x 5 |
| Year 3/4 | x 5 |
| Year 5/6 | x 5 |
We are currently finalising staffing for the year and should be in a position to share this within the coming weeks. Our staff have worked hard in a collaborative fashion to develop our classes and their input has been invaluable in the process.
Term 4 Open Classrooms
It would be fantastic to see as many families as possible to our Open Classrooms tomorrow afternoon. As communicated previously the classrooms are open between 2.30pm (2:45pm Kinder) - 3.30pm and 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Come along and share in the learning journey of your children.
Kind regards,
Luke Padgett| Acting Principal
| Wednesday 22nd November | Dance Fever - evening performance |
| Wednesday 22nd November | Grade 6 Orientation Day (Queechy, Kings Meadows & Prospect High) |
| Thursday 23rd November | Dance Fever - matinee performance (Gr 5-6's attending) |
| Thursday 23rd November | Open Afternoon - 2:30pm (Kinder 2:45pm)-3:30pm & 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| Friday 24th November | All Schools Triathlon Devonport |
| Thursday 30th November | Kinder-Grade 2 Tabloid Sports Day |
| Thursday 30th November | Esk Band City Park Performance 11am-2pm |
| Friday 1st-18th December | Dental Fissure Sealant Program |
| Thursday 7th December | Kinder & Prep Christmas Assembly 9:10am-10:10am in the Hall |
| Monday 11th December | Grade P-2 End of Year Pool Day |
| Tuesday 12th December | Grade 1/2 Christmas Assembly 2:15pm in the Hall |
| Wednesday 13th December | Grade 6 Presentation Evening - QHS Hall |
| Thursday 14th December | Kinder F and Kinder W Heritage Forest Picnic |
| Monday 18th December | Grade 3-6 End of Year Pool Day |
| Monday 18th December | Grade P-2 Awards Assembly 10am-11am |
| Tuesday 19th December | Grade 6 Celebration Dinner |
| Tuesday 19th December | Grade 3-6 Awards Assembly 2pm-3pm |
| Thursday 21th December | Year 6 Ringing of the bell 2:15pm |
| Thursday 21st December | End of Term 4 |
Many of our classes are going on End of Year Celebrations to the Riverside Pool. As per the school and Department for Education, Children and Young People's Sun Protection Polices all students must wear a rash vest or t-shirt or other appropriate clothing when swimming. Students who are not wearing appropriate cover will have to remain in the shade and will not be able to swim. When your child's class is participating in these exciting events, please apply sunscreen before sending them to school. The school will have sunscreen available so that students can reapply, however if your child has sensitive skin, please pack their own.
Kindergarten Classes
Who: Kinder Fankhauser and Kinder Williams
Where: Heritage Forest
When: Thursday 14th December. Leave school at 9:30am and return by 1:30pm
Students will need a big drink, recess and lunch. No lunch orders available on this day. Don’t forget your jumper, hat and sunscreen.
Tania Fankhauser and Melinda Williams
Prep Classes
Who: Prep A and Prep B
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 11th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 11:30am
Students should wear their PE uniform and bring their hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea and a large drink. Sun tops (rashies) are essential. Don’t forget to pack underwear. Students will be fully supervised by school staff and pool lifeguards.
Kelly Dahl, Katie Koch and Lizzie Tyers
Grade 1-2 Classes
Who: All Grade 1-2 Classes
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 11th December. Leave schoolat 11:00am and return by 1:30pm.
Students should wear their PE uniform and bring their hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea and a large drink. Sun tops (rashies) are essential. Don’t forget to pack underwear. Students will be fully supervised by staff and pool lifeguards.
Kate Andrew, Carol Roberts, Susan Skinner, Bianca Sutton, Nicole Garwood and Allira Hayes
Grade 3-4 Classes
Who: All Grade 3-4 Classes
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 18th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 12:00pm
Students can wear plain clothes (no singlets or bare shoulders) and bring their school hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea and a large drink. Sun tops (rashies) are essential. Don’t forget to pack underwear. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access. Please limit money to an appropriate amount. Students will be fully supervised by school staff and pool lifeguards.
Michael Trotman, Julia Rainbow, Kayla Farran, Nita Cummings, Jessica Milne, Tula Thomas
Grade 5-6 Classes
Who: All Grade 5-6 Classes
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 18th December. Leave school at 11:30am and return by 3:00pm
Students can wear plain clothes (no singlets or bare shoulders) and bring their school hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea, lunch and a large drink. Sun tops (rashies) are essential. Don’t forget to pack underwear. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access. Please limit money to an appropriate amount. Students will be fully supervised by school staff and pool lifeguards.
Laura Cronin, Megan Poke, Emily Faulkner, Robert O’Brien, Nita Cummings, Isaac Klug and Hayley Marshall
Throughout 2023 the Esk Band Program has had a wonderful year working with students as they further develop their instrumental and ensemble skills. The focused technique tutorials and band rehearsals have scaffolded an environment where students have been able to extend their musical experience. We are having a celebration performance at the band rotunda in Launceston’s City Park. As we are using the park you may like to bring a chair or rug for your own comfort.
Date: Thursday 30th November
Time: Depart school at 11:15am and returning by 2:00pm
Playing: Approx 1:00pm.
The purpose of a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our schools and other premises. All employees, volunteers, contractors, external providers, or persons engaged in or associated with a child regulated activity, must maintain a current Tasmanian RWVP. This policy places children at the centre of the requirements under the policy and compliance with the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013.
- All visitors & volunteers must sign into the Kiosk at the front office
- WWVP cards must be shown to the front office staff
Anyone who doesn’t have their WWVP card with them will be unable to volunteer.
Value Certificate Recipients
It was fantastic to acknowledge students across the school this week, 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 | |||
| Prep A | Mitchell W | Muhammad B | Kaashi S |
| Prep B | Leo H | Harrison C | Harry N |
| 1-2 A | Alice B | Lincoln J | Jake W |
| 1-2 B | Mercedes S | Tanner B | Blake B |
| 1-2 C | Bridie C | Juliet S | Jaylei I |
| 1-2 D | Marley L | Esther G | Oliver P |
| 1-2 E | Zarlie-Rose W | Jaxon C | Taylen R |
| 3-4 A | Annika J | Thomas P | Charlie F |
| 3-4 B | Izaac D | Laketa M | Kate S |
| 3-4 C | Billie S | Hamish F | Rhys W |
| 3-4 D | Ryan S | Mia-Jayne R | Oliver M |
| 3-4 E | Darcy S | Mia R | Edward Q |
| 5-6 A | Jonah R | Levi C | Chase I |
| 5-6 B | Eva P | Max H | Noah R |
| 5-6 C | Rhys O | Rohullah N | Ruby L |
| 5-6 D | Hugo A | Charlie M | Gabi L |
| 5-6 E | Griffin W | Tearsa S | Matilda M |
Rescheduled Early Childhood Tabloid Sports Athletics Carnival
Date: Thursday 30th November
Time: 9.00am and 11.00am
Where: Kinder and Prep students will be based on the top oval and Grade 1/2 students will be on the bottom oval.
There will be designated viewing areas where you can watch your child/ren.
Some extra food or water may be beneficial on this day, in your child’s lunchbox.
Hope to see you there!
We have been inquiring about living things in Prep B. We have been observing snails in our classroom and have been researching about them. We have drawn and labelled diagrams of snails, written about snails and made clay snails.
Congratulations to all 6 of our teams who competed in the Grade 3/4 Basketball Tournament on the 10th/11th November. Participating students had a variety of prior experience in basketball but all gave their best efforts over a busy weekend. The encouragement and team work shown by all was very impressive.
Congratulations goes to both our girls teams who went through the tournament undefeated, while our Grade 3/4 Boys Div 1 team took home the title in a nail biter – beating Trevallyn by one point.
Big thank you to all coaches, managers and families who supported our young athletes.
On 28th/29th October we had 4 Grade 5/6 teams competing in the Regional Primary Schools Basketball Tournament. It was great to see so many of our students trying something different, encouraging each other and showing excellent sportsmanship. All of our teams were successful on the court as well as in the way they played with each other on the court. A huge thankyou to Denita Garwood for her organisation and all of our coaches/managers for their support of our young athletes.
Grade 5/6 Boys Div 1 team finished in 5th place with 2 wins & 2 losses
Grade 5/6 Boys Div 3 team won all 4 of their games
Grade 5 Girls Div 3 won 3 out of their 4 games
Grade 6 Girls Div 2 won their Grand Final to take out the championship.
Well done to our 21 Grade 5/6 swimmers who represented Norwood at the LSSSA Swimming Carnival last Friday. The team displayed excellent sportsmanship and encouragement to all.
Dance Fever is on again in 2023 with participants working hard on their choreography.
Tickets can be purchased online via Trybooking through the following link:
https://www.trybooking.com/1136180
Venue:
The Door of Hope
Dates and Time:
Wednesday 22nd November 7pm (Public show) Doors open at 6:30pm
Thursday 23rd November 9:30am (School only show) – Year 5/6’s attending
Students participating in Dance Fever will receive all the current information this week at rehearsals. If you had any questions, please contact Grace Evorall
5/6 Sports - Friday 1st December
Cricket v Youngtown @ NTCA
Tennis v Norwood @ Tennis World
Touch Football v Trevallyn @ Norwood
Speedball v Trevallyn @ Trevallyn
Basketball v Riverside @ Norwood
Ball Dev v Punchbowl @ Punchbowl
Non-sport @ Norwood
