Nov 20th

Dear NPS Families

This morning DECYP employees received an email from our Acting Secretary, Ginna Webster to remind us that today is UNICEF World Children's Day, so it therefore seems fitting that today I focus on the ongoing learning and growth of our students at NPS.

Firstly, I would like to share Ginna's words with you as the reference to children's rights and the inspiration we can gain from them really resonated with the values I hold that led me to a career in the education sector.

Hi everyone,

Today, we celebrate World Children’s Day, UNICEF’s global day dedicated to the incredible young minds that inspire us all. Children are at the heart of everything we do, and this year UNICEF is urging us to listen to the future. By truly listening to our children, we honour their right to self-expression, embrace their visions for a better world, and ensure their voices shape our actions today.

Whilst within the education sector it is widely acknowledged that a strong focus on the teaching and learning of English & Mathematics is vital for student achievement, this can at times lead to the many other areas of student achievement being pushed to the background. 

At NPS we work hard to ensure that students have diversity within their learning, whilst also ensuring that all vital areas of the curriculum are covered by offering a range of experiences. Every experience a child receives builds on their understanding of the world around them and their ability to understand their own learning styles, interests and ways to grow and achieve.  

This year one of our school goals has been working on ways to build 'student voice' into the everyday operations of school. I am continually amazed at the insights and ideas that children will raise when given the opportunities to do so, and whilst we develop processes such as student leadership, monitors, inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to identify individual learning goals etc., there is still much to be done in this area for us to truly gain valuable knowledge and ideas from our young people in achieving our part to 'create a world where children can live bright lives and have positive futures'. Building on processes and learning initiatives to further build 'student voice'  will continue to be a priority goal at NPS.

The learning experiences we are able to offer will always align to the resources we have available to us which at times are limited, we are therefore extremely appreciative of all external agencies for the support they offer us, and especially to the work of our School Association who work extremely hard to support our resources to make improvements that greatly benefit our school community.

Please enjoy this very small snapshot of some of the learning and growth offered as part of the NPS learning experiences... 

Kind regards, 

Karen Monaghan| Principal

Value Certificate Recipients

It was fantastic to acknowledge students across the school last 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.

On Monday the 11th November we recongnised Remeberance Day at both school and the Cenotaph.

Our Student Leaders attended the service in town, laying a wreath on behalf of our school and four Student Parliamentarians hosted a service at school for our grade 1-6 students.

It is an expectation at Norwood Primary School that all students abide by our uniform policy and wear their uniform with pride each day.

Could parents/guardians please familarise themselves with our school requirements listed below and support our dress code:

5/6 Sports - Friday 29^th November (Week 7)

Cricket v Riverside v St Leonards @ NTCA

Tennis v Norwood @ Tennis World

Girls AFL v Riverside @ Prospect Park

Touch Footy v Riverside v Summerdale @ Norwood 

Speedball v Summerdale v Punchbowl @ Summerdale

Basketball v Riverside 2 @ Norwood

Bootcamp @ Norwood

5/6 Sports - Friday 6^th December (Week 8)

Cricket v St Leonards @ NTCA

Tennis v Riverside @ Tennis World

Girls AFL @ Summerdale @ Prospect Park

Touch Footy v Riverside @ Riverside

Speedball v Riverside @ Norwood

Basketball v Youngtown @ Youngtown

Bootcamp @ Norwood

1/2D & 5/6D

We worked with our buddies to make a Remembrance Day wreath using our handprints. Each child traced around their buddy's hands and then made a poppy each using love hearts. 

1/2B

Our class has been busy creating crazy hair pictures to celebrate "Crazy Hair Day" on Thursday.

We had 5 teams with over 40 students participate in the Grade 3/4 Basketball Tournament on the weekend. The level of encouragement, support and enjoyment across all teams on the weekend was great to see which helped lead to many memories made. Our Grade 3/4 Boys Division 1 team came away with the trophy, winning all of their games. A massive thankyou to all families and friends who took the time to coach, manage, support and encourage our young athletes. Special thankyou to Denita Garwood for helping to coordinate the weekend.

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 12th 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 9th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 11:30am

Students should wear their 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.

On return to school students will receive an icy pole.

Kelly Dahl, Lizzie Tyers and Lynietta Nightingale

Grade 1-2 Classes

Who: All Grade 1-2 Classes

Where: Riverside Swimming Pool  

When: Monday 9th 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.

Ellie Harvey, Carol Roberts, Susan Skinner, Bianca Sutton, Nicole Garwood and Emily Lakey

Grade 3-4 Classes

Who: All Grade 3-4 Classes

Where: Riverside Swimming Pool 

When: Monday 16th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 12:00pm

Students must wear their school uniform including their school hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea and a large drink. A sun top (rashie) to swim in is essential.  This must cover shoulders, and students will not be permitted to swim without one. Don’t forget to pack underwear. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access, with a limit of $10 per student. Lunch will be eaten on our return to school.  Students will be fully supervised by school staff and pool lifeguards.

Michael Trotman, Cam Dakin, Kayla Farran, Merilyn Foster and Tula Thomas

Grade 5-6 Classes

Who: All Grade 5-6 Classes

Where: Riverside Swimming Pool 

When: Monday 16th December. Leave school at 11:30am and return by 3:00pm

Students must wear their school uniform including their school hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, snacks, lunch and a large drink. A sun top (rashie) to swim in is essential.  This must cover shoulders, and students will not be permitted to swim without one. Don’t forget to pack underwear. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access, with a limit of $10 per student. Hot food may be limited, so please pack lunch and snacks as back up.  Students will be fully supervised by school staff and pool lifeguards.

Laura Cronin, Emily Faulkner, Monique Schouten, Isaac Klug and Liz Thrush

Presentation Assembly

Date: Wednesday, December 11^th commencing at 7.00pm. Students to meet their teachers at 6.45pm outside the venue.

Venue: Queechy High School gymnasium

Students are asked to wear their Year 6 Leavers Tops to this assembly with school appropriate bottoms. Students are asked to not wear tights to this event. Black shoes are preferred.

Celebration Dinner

Date: Tuesday 17^th December arriving from 6.00pm for 6:30 seating – concluding at 8.45pm

Venue: Launceston Golf Club

Cost: $37.00

Students are asked to dress smartly for this occasion. Arriving at the venue is not public, so normal transport is expected. Student will gather at the back of the venue for photo opportunities. Norwood Primary School has made a contribution in order to limit the impact on families. The cost of the dinner for 2024 will be $37. Payments for this dinner can be made at the school office. If you have any questions around this payment please discuss this with our School Business Manager, Nicole Moir. The golf club are able to cater for specific dietary requirements, please contact the school to advise of these ASAP. It is an expectation that students absent from school this day will not be attending the dinner. 

Thank you all for your support of our young people as they begin to transition into 2025.

Our school is fortunate to have a dedicated crossing guard.

Mark plays an important role in our community and works hard every day to keep students and families safe.

To help protect everyone, we’re sharing some Dos and Don’t around our school crossing area:

Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe.

Let’s all do our part by respecting our crossing guard and the road rules. Together, we can create a safer journey to and from school!

Book Club Issue 8

All orders for book club need to be submitted ONLINE by Parents.

Orders for Issue 8 will close on Monday 25^th November at 3pm.

Regards,

Robyn Parkin (Book Club co-ordinator)

We are getting a huge amount of lost property, mostly jumpers and jackets. Please ensure your school clothing is clearly named. If your child has lost any clothing, please see the school office to look through our unnamed lost property. We would love to get these returned to families.

to our local businesses for your ongoing support to our school community!

Woolworths Kings Meadows - provides supplies for our breakfast program

Island Fresh - provides fruit for students

Norwood IGA - 1% donation from any receipt left in the Norwood box at counter

RRT (Rapid Relief Team) - smart cookies

REMEMBER: Norwood IGA donates 1% from every receipt left in the box at counter!

An incentive to shop local and support our businesses!

Thank you for the donations of cardboard boxes, we now have enough! Always happy for plastic lids, so feel free to keep those coming!