December 21st
Dear NPS Families,
It's that time of the year again where we farewell our students for the summer break. For our year 6 students and those who are moving on; farewell and best wishes for this next chapter of your schooling.
As previously mentioned, we will also farewell some of our staff this year as they move on to new adventures within their own career's.
Farewell and best wishes to; Hayley Marshall, Megan Poke, Julia Rainbow, Nita Cummings & Grace Evorall.
Tasmania is currently experiencing a teacher storage. Unfortunatley this has led to a situation where we are completing the year with a couple of 'to be confirmed' teaching postions. No need to worry as things are in place, we are just waiting on confirmation. We will let you know as soon as we can.
Class teachers for 2024...
|
NAME |
POSITION |
|
Karen Monaghan |
Principal |
|
Luke Padgett |
Assistant Principal |
|
Simone Fox |
AST |
|
Duncan Walker |
AST (on leave term 1) |
|
Scott Driessen |
AST |
|
Kate Scolyer |
Quality Teaching Coach |
|
TBC |
AST Intervention and Support |
|
Lisa Mc Arthur |
Literacy Support |
|
Ben Humphrey |
PE and 5-6A (Frid) |
|
Rach Kerrison |
STEM (Term 1) |
|
Andrew Lamb |
STEM |
|
Ylonda Turmine |
Music |
|
Michelle Clark |
EAL |
|
Lizzie Tyers |
Wellbeing (Wed-Thurs) |
|
Melinda Williams |
Teacher – Kinder A |
|
Tania Fankhauser |
Teacher – Kinder B |
|
Kelly Dahl |
Teacher – Prep A |
|
Lizzie Tyers Lynietta Nightingale |
Teacher – Prep - Mon, Tues, Wed Teacher - Prep – Thurs, Frid |
|
Ellie Harvey |
Teacher - 1-2A |
|
Carol Roberts |
Teacher - 1-2B |
|
Susan Skinner Bianca Sutton |
Teacher - 1-2C – Mon, Wed Teacher - 1-2C – Tues, Thurs, Frid |
|
Nikki Garwood |
Teacher - 1-2D |
|
Allira Hayes |
Teacher 1-2E |
|
Mike Trotman |
Teacher - 3-4A |
|
Cam Dakin Kimberley Avent |
Teacher - 3-4B - Mon, Tues, Wed Teacher - 3-4B - Thurs, Frid |
|
Kayla Farran |
Teacher - 3-4C |
|
Jessica Milne |
Teacher - 3-4D |
|
Tula Thomas |
Teacher - 3-4E |
|
Laura Cronin Ben Humphrey |
Teacher - 5-6A- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs Teacher - 5-6A - Frid |
|
Emily Faulkner |
Teacher - 5-6B |
|
Rob O’Brien |
Teacher - 5-6C |
|
Isaac Klug |
Teacher - 5-6D |
|
Liz Thrush |
Teacher- 5-6E |
Best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and New Year with whatever you may be doing. See you in the New Year.
Kind regards,
Karen Monaghan | Principal
| Thursday 8th February | First Day Term 1 |
| Wednesday 28th February | Launceston Cup Day (Student Free Day) |
| Monday 11th March | Eight Hour Day (Student Free Day) |
| Friday 29th -Tuesday 2nd April | Easter Break |
| Friday 12th April | Last Day Term 1 |
| Thursday 25th April | Anzac Day (Public Holiday) |
A huge congratulations to all Year 6 students on their participation in the 2023 Presentation Evening. All students displayed enormous mutual respect to each other, their teachers, family members and the school community as a whole. The genuine nature of interactions between staff and students on stage was an element that makes NPS a fantastic place.
Congratulations to all award winners and a special thank you to award donors and sponsors. NPS are so grateful for the school community support and as was said on the night, we cannot work in isolation.
Congratulations to all our award recipients
| Donor | Prize | Recipients |
| Bridget Archer MP | Outstanding Academic Achievement | Luca Swift |
| Newstead Medical | Outstanding Academic Achievement | Matilda Stevenson |
| Lady Gowrie | Outstanding Academic Achievement | Tearsa Stokes |
| Epic Pharmacy | Outstanding Academic Achievement | Macy Brown |
| The Osborne Family | Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & Care for Others | Maya Innes |
| The Osborne Family | Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & Care for Others | Matilda Morrison |
| Queechy High School | Student Leadership Board Bursary | Blake Staak |
| The Gregory Family | Lachlan Gregory Memorial Award for Friendship and Reliability | Jacki McLaren |
| The Barrett Family | Henry Barrett Memorial Award for Reslience, Kindness and Eagerness to Learn | Henry Saville |
| Minister for Education | Outstanding Respect Towards Others | Amber Head |
| Link Technologies | Outstanding All Round Achievement | Matilda Morrison |
| Norwood Primary School Association | Aspiration in School and Community | Brodie Button |
| Link Technologies | Aspiration in School and Community | Jackson McQueen |
| Norwood Primary School Association | Courage in School and Community | Tyrone Harrison |
| Norwood Primary School | Courage in School and Community | Chloe Kerrison |
| Norwood Primary School Association | Respect in School and Community | Hayden Button |
| Norwood Primary School | Respect in School and Community | Levi Merritt |
| Norwood Primary School Association | Growth in School and Community | Harley Thow |
| Norwood Primary School | Growth in School and Community | Samu Thapa |
| Rosemary Armitage MLC | Excellence in the Arts | Jonah Ryan |
| Janie Finlay MP | Effort, Perserverance, Responsibility and Dedication to Learning | Elaina Hendriksen |
| Michelle O'Byrne MP | Effort, Perserverance, Responsibility and Dedication to Learning | Quinton Brown |
| Thrive | Effort, Perserverance, Responsibility and Dedication to Learning | Jade Newstead |
| The Hon. Michael Ferguson MP | Dedicated Young Leader | Matilda Stevenson |
| Norwood Primary School | Outstanding Male Sportsperson | Griffin Wyllie |
| Norwood Primary School | Outstanding Female Sportsperson | Gabi Ling |
| Norwood Primary School | Excellent Contributions Leadership | Eddie Saunders |
| Norwood Primary School | Excellent Contributions to the School | Gabi Ling |
| The Titmus Family | Aquatic Award - Swimming | Maya Innes |
| The Titmus Family | Aquatic Award - Swimming | Banjo Titmus |
Congratulations to those students who were acknowledged in our ECE and Primary Awards Assemblies.
Four students from each class (Prep-Gr 6) were recognised for exceptional demonstration of the DECYP Values - Respect, Courage, Growth and Aspiration. Two students from each class (Prep-Gr 6) were recognised for Academic Achievement and Principal Awards.
Two children from each grade group were recognised in both Music and PE.
Value and Academic Award Recipients
|
Class |
Aspiration |
Growth |
Respect |
Courage |
| Prep A | Frankie B | Billie A | Claudia K | Eloise O |
| Prep B | Rubaani C | Harrison C | Leo H | Levi C |
| 1-2 A | Amelie T | Alice B | Zoe C | Rylan B |
| 1-2 B | Lucas T | Jacob H | Violet O | Eli U |
| 1-2 C | Juliet S | Immanuel P | Miah B | Jaylei I |
| 1-2 D | Campbell B | Logan W | Jade G | Charlotte C |
| 1-2 E | Tomas F | Eduardo Jose L | Jasmine H | Ella C |
| 3-4 A | Kelsey M | Ruby M | Hunter A | Long P |
| 3-4 B | Kate S | Casey B | Georgia C | Ryan S |
| 3-4 C | Macy E | Lucy P | Ivy S | Ryan P |
| 3-4 D | Otto M | Ned F | Oscar K | Hope C |
| 3-4 E | Sophie C | Karl J | Amali V | Bradley J |
| 5-6 A | Banjo T | Amelia P | Lauchlin B | Ava W |
| 5-6 B | Noah R | Caitlyn B | Casey N | Max H |
| 5-6 C | Pranika K | Karta A | Mitchell P | Alkira S |
| 5-6 D | Isabel B | Charlie M | Mohammad M | Olivia K |
| 5-6 E | Tilly V | Harry B | Wyl G | Isla K |
Academic Awards
| 1-2 A | Oscar S | Mahalia C |
| 1-2 B | Molly R | Henry M |
| 1-2 C | Chloe A | Bridie C |
| 1-2 D | Esther G | Toby S |
| 1-2 E | Amelia P | Henry P |
| 3-4 A | Henry S | Lenny B |
| 3-4 B | Maisy S | Eden B |
| 3-4 C | Timothy L | Harriet M |
| 3-4 D | Elise P | Harrison W |
| 3-4 E | Zoe W | Ava R |
| 5-6 A | Rosie L | Indiana U |
| 5-6 B | Olivia S | Zach S |
| 5-6 C | Isabelle F | Rhys O |
| 5-6 D | Austen C | Amari L |
| 5-6 E | Larnie B | Briah M |
Principal Awards
| Prep A | Jayceigh P | Kivein Johan L |
| Prep B | Poppy V | Campbell P |
| 1-2 A | Quinn C | Isaac H |
| 1-2 B | Logan R | Masie L |
| 1-2 C | Jasper A | Neve W |
| 1-2 D | Bailey T | Violet W |
| 1-2 E | Macy L | Kingsley S |
| 3-4 A | Anna V | Frederick Z |
| 3-4 B | Liam G | Malia K |
| 3-4 C | Addison D | Logan M |
| 3-4 D | Ryan S | Zara C |
| 3-4 E | Darcy S | Marceline S |
| 5-6 A | Cohen W | Ellie E |
| 5-6 B | Sebastian P | Cibella W |
| 5-6 C | Jayden S | Iris W |
| 5-6 D | Raha J | Hugo A |
| 5-6 E | Claire J | Chace M |
PE Awards
| Prep | Claudia K | Perrin C |
| Grade 1 | Evie S | Campbell B |
| Grade 2 | Neve W | Bailey T |
| Grade 3 | Kesey B | Lenny B |
| Grade 4 | Zoe W | Henry S |
| Grade 5 | Larnie B | Sebastian P |
Music Awards
| Prep | Leo H | Eloise O |
| Grade 1 | Henry M | Amelie T |
| Grade 2 | Kingsley S | Macy L |
| Grade 3 | Lenny B | Annika J |
| Grade 4 | Ryan S | Zara C |
| Grade 5 | Rhys O | Ellie E |
| Grade 6 | Jonah R | Tearsa S |
Growth Badges Recipients
The following students were awarded a Growth badge at line-up last week. These students have consistently displayed and modelled the value of Growth throughout our school. Congratulations on being a positive role model to your peers.
| Prep A | Mitchell W |
| Prep B | Noah A |
| 1-2 A | Maya B |
| 1-2 B | Hugo D |
| 1-2 C | Zabihullah N |
| 1-2 D | George Z |
| 1-2 E | Jaxon C |
| 3-4 A | Maggie C |
| 3-4 B | Jacob C |
| 3-4 C | Amber S |
| 3-4 D | Nicoli A |
| 3-4 E | Mollie B |
| 5-6 A | Amelia P |
| 5-6 B | Erin D |
| 5-6 C | Ruby L |
| 5-6 D | Charlotte E |
| 5-6 E | Isla K |
Norwood Primary School Association 2023 Wrap Up….
The Norwood Primary School Association and Committee Members would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to the Norwood Primary school community for supporting us in 2023.
We are really excited to announce that we have raised over our target of $10,000 and reached almost $18,000, this is an amazing effort. With some funds left from 2022 and this years efforts, the money has been spent on assisting the school with much needed resources in the school including.
● $11,000 Kream art Mural
● $250 on extension leads to help run events.
● $329 on a square terminal to continue our fundraising efforts with electronic payment options.
● $200 teacher Retirement gifts
● $3,000 Maths resources
● $200 on Grade 6 leavers awards
● $200 on an all-staff morning tea
● $1833 Literacy resources (to be purchased)
● $1000 Stem resources (to be purchased)
● $600 on upgrading our sporting ribbons with the school logo.
● $5672 semi-permanent soccer goals from children’s wish list (will arrive for 2024)
● $4635 Gaga pit seating from the children’s wish list (to be completed)
This year School Association has run and supported the Norwood Winter Festival, School Disco, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls, Entertainment books, Easter raffle, Beadough donuts, bulb fundraiser, tea towels and more.
We look forward to an even bigger and better 2024! With an the exciting Colour Run on the cards.
Thankyou also to the NPSA committee! We have such a great group of parents who all work tirelessly for our students. Next year we need more parents and helpers to step up and continue doing all the amazing things we achieve each year. Please if you think you can support in 2024 come along to our first NPSA meeting on Feb 13th, 2024, at 7pm with our AGM on March 12th, 2024.
From everyone on the committee we would like to wish you and your families all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Kind Regards,
Katie Nobes - School Association Secretary
Chantal Innes - School Association Chairperson
Please see below for a list of the books that will be in the 2024 Book Packs. These will be given out on the first day of school and can be bought home for you to cover.
Prep Book Pack
4 x Mega Monster Scrapbooks
1 x 24mm Premium Writer Story book (scrapbook size)
1-2 Book Pack
4 x A4 exercise books
3 x Mega Monster Scrapbooks
3-4 Book Pack
8 x A4 exercise books
1 x Mega Monster Scrapbook
5-6 Book Pack
10 x A4 exercise books
1 x Mega Monster Scrapbook