May 15th
- From the Acting Principal
- Cross Country
- Excursions
- 5 Poke/Walker
- PSST State Athletic Carnival
- New Optional Uniform Items
- Congratulations
- Can You Help?
- Qkr! Update
- Calendar
- Assembly Roster
- Special Order Photos
- 5-6 Sport Roster
- Scholastic Book Club
- Congratulations
- 50 Nights of Reading
- NPS School Association News
- Woolworths Earn & Learn
- Community News
MYTERN
Last Tuesday evening we were fortunate to have Dr Jane Foster run a MYTERN information session for interested parents and carers. On Tuesday and Wednesday next week Jane will be working with our children, teaching them about the MYTERN language. MYTERN is a language around emotional regulation and gives children a way to express how they are feeling and how to be in control on both ‘red and green roads’.
Mothers’ Day Stall
A special thank you this week to Savanna Moore for her co-ordination of our Mothers’ Day stall. Thank you also to her great team of volunteers, the children had a wonderful time selecting items and I hope everyone was able to share some family time during the weekend.
NAPLAN
Online NAPLAN testing for grades 3 and 5 began this week. Thank you to Queechy High School for the loan of 15 laptops and a charging trolley which has enabled relatively smooth running of the tests so far. Staff are working very hard to ensure children are supported during this time, please let your child’s teacher know if you have any questions or concerns.
Mrs Rachel Brown
Thursday 23rd May
The NPS Cross Country will be held on Thursday 23rd May, weather permitting.
All children to wear their PE uniform. Asthmatic children are reminded they MUST bring their puffers on this day.
Approximate Race Times :
| Grades Kinder - 2 | Grades 3-6 |
| 11:35am - Kinder H & Kinder W | 1:30 pm - Grade 3 race |
| 11:45am - Preps | 1:45 pm - Grade 4 race |
| 11:55am - Grade 1 | 2:00 pm - Grade 5 race |
| 12:05pm - Grade 2 | 2:15 pm - Grade 6 race |
Kinder Leedham will have their Cross Country on Tuesday 21st May, starting at 10:00am.
Daily PE will be used for distance training in week 3 & 4 of term.
Thank you, Ben Humphrey
Kinder Williams Excursion
We are excited to be off on our first excursion to the PCYC and City Park. The purposes of our trip are to be involved in gross motor challenges and to observe seasonal changes in our environment. We will be leaving school at approx. 9:20am this Friday May 17th and will be returning in the afternoon. Students will need to wear their normal sports uniform, including sandshoes. Everyone will require a PACKED lunch and plenty to drink (NO lunch orders available this Friday). Warm coats and beanies are essential. Parent help is invited. Please see me as soon as possible if you are interested – you must have a current Working with Vulnerable People card.
Many thanks, Melinda Williams
2-3 Glen Excursion
On Thursday May 30th, 2-3G will be travelling by bus to the Gorge to continue our First Tasmanians inquiry. We will be led by Tasmanian Aboriginal Historian Geoff McLean and will be learning about the Gorge and its connections with, and significance to, First Tasmanians. We will be looking at features of the Gorge from a First Tasmanians perspective, why it was important to them and learning about local resources used.
The bus will leave school promptly at 9:15am in the morning and return to school by 2:30pm. All students need to wear their PE uniform and bring a school jumper and a windproof jacket as the Gorge area may be cold. Students will also need a packed recess, lunch and a large drink. NO RECESS OR LUNCH ORDERS on this day.
If any parents are able to assist with this excursion could they please speak to Ms Glen. It is a requirement for accompanying parents to have a current Working With Vulnerable People card.
Prep Taylor and 4-5 Summers Buddy Excursion to Punchbowl Reserve
On Tuesday May 28th Prep Taylor and 4-5 Summers will be visiting the Punchbowl Reserve. This is part of the Prep Science inquiry focussing on using our senses to learn and gather information. We will be travelling by bus.
- We will be leaving school promptly at 11:30am and returning back to school by 2:00pm.
- All students should wear their PE uniform
- Students will also need a packed lunch and a large bottle of water
If you have a current WWVP card and would like to join us for parent help please speak to your child’s teacher. We will be having a sausage in bread at the Punchbowl Reserve so we would love a couple of parents to cook the barbecue please. Also, if your child has any specific dietary requirements please let us know.
Alison Taylor and Amanda Summers
Grade 3 Barker, 3 Hill, 3-4 Faulkner and 4 Horkings Excursion to Royal Park Museum
On Tuesday 28th May our classes will be travelling by bus to Royal Park Museum. This is part of our History and Geography inquiry unit which is called First Tasmanians.
- We will be leaving school promptly at 9:15am in the morning and returning back to school by 1:30pm.
- All students should wear their PE uniform and bring their jumper and a coat. We respectfully ask that students do not bring umbrellas as they can become a safety issue.
- Students will also need a packed recess, lunch and large drink.
Rebecca Barker, Claire Hill, Roslyn Faulkner and Amanda Horkings
Last Friday, to celebrate Mothers Day, 5PW held a Muffins for Mums morning tea. We had over 30 visitors to our room, and some students shared their poems about their mums and we displayed our Mother’s Day artwork.
What is the best thing about your mum?
| Cody: she is kind and considerate | Allie: her humour |
| Alex: her love | Blayze: she’s grateful |
| Fraser: her eyes | Harper: everything |
| Jack: her feelings | Shade: her heart |
| Taiya: her hugs | Dottie: her smile |
| Jaxson: she goes shopping with me | Chloe: when she spends time with me |
| Saphira: her voice | Tahlia: when she hugs me |
| Cooper: how caring she is | Grace: she takes me places |
| Nathan: she’s kind | Liam: she is caring |
| Flynn: her smile |
Congratulations to the following students who competed in the PSST State Athletic Carnival at St Leonards last Friday.
Brad W (5 MH), Charlie B (3 B), Riley H (6 R), Mackenzie S (4 H), Patrick R (2-3 G) and Baylee H (5 MH).
- Brad W - 7th in the 800m
- Charlie B - 1st in the Grade 3 Boys Relay, 4th in the 200m and participated in the 100m
- Riley Howard - 2nd in the Grade 6 Boys Relay and 3rd in the 100m
- Mackenzie S - 2nd in the Grade 4 Girls Relay and participated in the 100m
- Patrick Russell - 3rd in the Grade 3 Boys 800m
- Baylee H - participated in the 100m.
Last term parents were invited to participate in a survey regarding our school uniform, we would like to thank all families that completed the survey. Last night at our School Association meeting the results were analysed and it was voted on to add two new optional items to the uniform, these being a Navy Polar Fleece Jacket full zip - $36.95 and a Navy Puffer Jacket - $45. Both of these items will be available at Targetts Schoolwear. In the next few days we will be sending home an order form for these items which should be returned to Targetts, they anticipate items being ready within three weeks of receiving orders.
| Being Responsible | Being Respectful | Being Resilient |
| Prep CG- Lucy P, Elise P, Malia K | Prep CG - Lucy P, Elise P, Malia K | Prep CG - Lucy P, Elise P, Malia K |
| Prep WM - Laketa M, Ali Ahmed P, Oscar K, Skyla H, Jazzmyn B | 1 B - Amir Ali A, Ellie E-G | 1 B - Amir Ali A, Ellie E-G |
| 1 B - Amir Ali A, Ellie E-G | 2-3 G - Will E, Ella B, Jett K | 1 M - Lauchlin B |
| 1 M - Cohen W, Wyl G, Rhys O | 3 B - Whole class | 2-3 G - Will E, Ella B, Jett K |
| 1-2 Y - Daniel S, Amber H | 3 H - Scarlett P, Will S | 3 B - Whole class |
| 2 P - Jonah R, Shelbi L | 5 M - Chloe R, Tom S | 3 H - Scarlett P, Will S |
| 2-3 G -Will E, Ella B, Jett K | 6 D - Zarli R, Liam B | |
| 3 B - Whole class | ||
| 3 H - Scarlett P, Will S | ||
| 3-4 F - Rohan C, Izzy S, Daniel W, Lotty T, Hadisa P, Ruby S, Lilah S, Ethan W, Halli A, Ashton B, Giaan P, Malachi E, Saffron M, Sylvester L | ||
| 4-5 S - Malakai D, Izaiah C | ||
| 5 M - Matilda T, Daniel H | ||
| 5 PW - Shade S, Mia E, Jaxson J | ||
| 6 D - Max B |
Are you really good at covering books with contact?
We are seeking volunteers to help cover lots of new literacy resources.
Please let the office know if you can help! Thank you.
- Did you know that you are able to pay your Esk Band invoice via the Qkr App?
- We are in the process of updating profiles in Qkr, next time you login to the App you will be forced to update your Child’s Year Level and Home Group.
See the admin team at Norwood Primary if you require support with either updating or paying.
| May | |
| 17th | Kinder Williams excursion |
| 21st | Kinder Leedham Cross Country |
| 23rd | Norwood Cross Country |
| 28th | Prep Taylor & 4-5 Summers excursion |
| 30th | 2-3 Glen excursion |
| June | |
| 7th | LSSSA Cross Country |
| 10th | Long Weekend |
| 21st | NPS Winter Fest 5pm - 9pm |
Primary Assembly - Wednesday 22nd May at 2:20pm - hosted by 3 Barker
Whole School Assembly - Wednesday 29th May at 2:20pm - hosted by 6 Driessen
Orders for Student Parliament, Esk Band, House & Vice Captains and Library Leaders are available to view on the board outside the Library. Orders close Friday 17th May.
Well done Riley H (6 R) who competed at the State All Schools Athletics Carnival on Saturday. Riley won his individual events 100m and 200m. He also competed in the combined events which consisted of 100, 800, Long Jump and Shot Put which he also won. This was for qualification into the State team which will compete in Darwin in September.
Have you reached 50 nights of reading?
If you have reached 50 nights of reading we need you to deliver your log book to our letter boxes which will be outside the Literacy Room.
Please place your log book into either the P-2 or 3-6 box. Your log book will be delivered back to you with a certificate. Keep up the great reading!
Thank you! The Literacy Team
Election Day BBQ
Grade 6 Families - If any of your children would like to volunteer their time this Saturday 18th May between 8-2pm, to help sell kindling and promote the Election Day BBQ, please contact Sarah on - 0408 449714.
If your child cannot help out this Saturday but is eager to volunteer, there will be more opportunities.
Mothers Day Stall
The Mothers Day Stall is always a popular day on our school's calendar and it has again this year seen many well behaved children with beautiful manners pass through, excited that they've had the opportunity to select a gift themselves and leaving with happy faces.
This stall would not be possible without the help of many people. Firstly, I'd like to thank the wonderful group of mum's who gave up so much of their time to help prepare the stall and run it on the day. I am extremely thankful to this group of ladies for their support and time given. I'd also like to send out a very big thank you to the many families within our school community who very generously donated some lovely items to be used on the stall. Your contributions were greatly appreciated. One last thank you goes to the fantastic ladies in our school office for all of their help and support. I hope that all of the families in our school had a lovely Mother Day.
Savanna Moore
Winter Festival
Entertainment Book
Once again the School Association is fundraising through the Entertainment Book. Every book/digital membership bought through Norwood Primary provides profits to the school.
Please follow the link below or complete the order form sent home today to support our school.
https://www.entertainmentbook.com.auorderbooks/240e410
Books are available from the school office.
