February 12th
Welcome back to all our returning families, and a huge welcome to all new families to Norwood Primary.
What a fantastic start to the 2020 school year we have had! Thank you to our families for all your work in preparing children so well for the beginning of the school year. It has been wonderful to see children so well-presented and excited to start the new year.
This year we will be trialling a change to some of the formal face to face meetings with families.
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Parent | Teacher Discussions that have previously been offered mid-year will be offered mid way through this first term. We feel that this will provide an opportunity for you to spend some valuable time with class teachers to discuss your child's needs, interests etc. early in the year.
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Parent Information sessions will be held for Kindergarten and Prep classes only. Information with dates and times will be sent home via class teachers.
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Families with students in grades 1 -6 will recieve an information sheet specific to each class from your child's class teacher.
Positive partnerships between the school and family is an extremely important part of all children's education so please contact us if you would like to organise a time to speak with staff at any time throughout the year. Class teachers use a range of communication methods including email, phone, class DoJo etc. Please talk with teachers about preferred methods.
If you find it difficult to call or come in during school hours, you may like to send an email to norwood.primary@education.tas.gov.au, and our office staff will ensure this is circulated to the intended staff member.
A few things to remember in order to keep students safe...
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Duty of care at the beginning of the day begins at 8:30am. Students should not be at school unattended by an adult before this time.
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Please always use the SCHOOL CROSSING when crossing the road to and from the school. The traffic is very heavy at the beginning and end of the school day and it is not safe to cross outside of this area. Remember....adults too...children learn by what they see from adults!
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Please keep an eye on what children are bringing to school. Many children partake in out of school actiivites such as fishing, camping etc. and therefore use equipment that may not always be appropriate to have at school. Any item that could be perceived as a weapon should not be at school.
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Sun Safety.... hats are worn during all outside play and activites until the end of April and then again at the beginning of September. Tasmanian's UV rating is regulary high even on those cooler, cloudy days, therefore no hat will equal sitting in the shaded area....much more fun to be able to run and play with peers!
We highly value volunteer support whether it be regularly, occasionally or a one of! If you would like to volunteer in the classroom please contact your child's class teacher. Other opportunites include sporting events, excursions and a range of fundraising and activity | event organisation with our very active and supportive School Association. "LIKE" the Norwood Primary School Association page on Facebook for further information or contact our school office to see the range of ways you can support. Attached below is the Tasmanian Department of Education "Volunteers and Visitors" brochure.
Looking forward to working with you for a positive and productive year of learning together.
Karen
How lucky we are to have some fantastic new play spaces in the Kinder yard. We would like your help in maintaining these areas. If you are waiting in this space, please supervise and ask your children to refrain from putting bark in the creek bed and in the sandpit. Thank you so much for your support and interest in maintaining high quality learning spaces for our children.
The Grade 5-6 Camps will be held at Camp Banksia at Port Sorell.
A parent information session is on Tuesday February 18th from 4 – 5pm in the grade 6 block. Question time will be allocated. Hope to see you there.
- 6 Richards, 5-6 Poke/Walker and the 5s from 4-5 E Faulkner will leave on Wednesday March 4 and return on Friday March 6.
- 6 Driessen, 5-6 Marshall and 5 R Faulkner will leave on Wednesday, March 11 and return Friday, March 13.
Gary Jones
Chatterbox
Children (2.5 - 3 years) and their families are invited along to ‘Chatterbox.’
Wednesdays from the 19th February - 10:30am - 11:45am
Chatterbox will be held in the Kinder ‘Monkey’ room.
Children will need to bring a drink.
We look forward to seeing you and your child soon.
If you have any more questions/queries please contact the school office on 63442533 and ask to speak to Tania Fankhauser.
Forest Fun!
Children (0-4 years) and their families are invited along to ‘Forest Fun.’
Running every Monday for 4 weeks, starting Monday 24th from 1:45pm -2:45pm.
We will meet in the Kinder Playground at 1:45pm and then walk up to the forest together.
Your child will need to wear old clothes, appropriate footwear, a hat and bring along a drink. If it’s raining be sure to wear a coat!
Kinder teachers would like to invite you to their parent meetings. These meetings will run just before pick-up time in your child’s classroom and the children will be supervised outdoors. This will give you the chance to hear some more about the year ahead, with opportunity for you to ask questions. We look forward to seeing you then.
Kinder Leedham Tuesday 25th February 2:15pm
Kinder Williams Thursday 27th February 2:15pm
Kinder House Thursday 27th February 2:15pm
Bec Leedham, Melinda Williams and Lynette House
Prep Taylor, Prep Gale/Green and Prep/One Paulsen would like to invite you to a Prep Parent Meeting on Thursday, 20th February at 3:20pm. These meetings will be held in your child’s classroom and will provide an opportunity for you to hear about classroom routines, home reading and general information regarding prep and our school.
There will be supervision in the Kindergarten yard for school age children if required.
Sarah Green, Caroline Gale, Alison Taylor and Laine Paulsen
Prep Green/Gale, Prep Taylor and Prep-1 Paulsen
Where: UTAS and Heritage Forest
When: Tuesday, March 3rd
- We will be leaving school at 10:30am in the morning and returning back to school by 1:30pm.
- All students should wear their PE uniform and bring their
- Students will also need a packed lunch and a large bottle of water.
Any parents who have a current WWVP card and would like to come along as a parent help please talk to your child’s teacher.
Please ensure you have returned your validation form to the office as this includes a permission slip for excursions.
Alison Taylor, Sarah Green, Caroline Gale and Laine Paulsen
When: Tuesday 10th March
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Where: St Leonards Athletics Centre
The Primary Athletics Carnival will be held on Tuesday 10th March (the day after the long weekend) at the St Leonards Athletics Centre.
Parents are reminded that all students will need to be at school by 8:50am to ensure a prompt departure of buses, for a 9:30am start at the carnival.
All students need to be wearing PE uniform, bring their hats, a large drink bottle and sunscreen. Students are encourages to wear their team colours in the form of ribbons, zinc cream, etc.
Wattle: Blue Waratah: Red Banksia: Green
Parent and family members are very welcome to come along and support.
Children with asthma are reminded they must bring along their puffers for the day. Don’t forget to just do your best on the day!
Structure of the day:
9:30am: Grade 3-6 400m; Grade 6 Long Jump
10:00am: Grade 3-6 200m; Grade 5 Long Jump
10:30am: Grade 3-6 100m; Grade 4 Long Jump
11:15am: Grade 5-6 800m; Grade 3 Long Jump
11:45am: Tug o War
12:15pm: Grade 5-6 H2O Race; Grade 3-4 Egg & Spoon; Grade 3-4 Sack Race
12:30pm: Grade 3-6 Relays
1:00pm: Close of Carnival
| February | |
| 20th | Prep G/G, Prep T & Prep-1 P Parent Meetings at 3:20pm |
| 21st | Esk Band taster session - Grades 3-6 |
| 25th | Kinder Leedham Parent Meeting at 2:15pm |
| 26th | L'ton Cup Day (Student Free Day) |
| 27th | Kinder House Parent Meeting at 2:15pm |
| 27th | Kinder Williams Parent Meeting at 2:15pm |
| March | |
| 3rd | Prep/Prep-1 Excursion |
| 4th - 6th | 5-6 Camp - 6R, 5-6 P/W & 5's from 4-5 F |
| 9th | Long Weekend |
| 10th | Grade 3-6 Athletics Carnival |
| 10th | Norwood School Assoc. AGM |
| 11th - 13th | 5-6 Camp - 6D, 5-6 M & 5 F |
| 14th | School Fair |
| 18th - 19th | School Photos |
| 27th (TBC) | Prep-2 Athletics Carnival |
Canteen Volunteers Needed
Our school canteen would be unable to operate without the wonderful volunteers who help out on a Thursday and Friday. We are in need of more volunteers to join our roster. Please contact the office on 63442533 if you are able to help.
Thank you!
Canteen Price List
Please do not use the staff car park to drop off and collect students. For the safety of our students the chain is across the driveway from 8:30am - 9:00am and 2:45pm - 3:10pm in the afternoon. Thank you!
Pre-Kinder sessions (for children born in 2016 and living in the Norwood area) will be starting on Wednesday 4th March in our Kindergarten room. Letters will be mailed out this week. If you do not receive this please contact the school office on 6344 2533. If you know of any families in our area with children this age please ask them to contact the school office. Thank you.
| Date | Grades | Host Class | Who is Sharing? |
| 19/2 | Primary | 5 Faulkner | 3 Glen, 5-6 Poke/Walker & 3-4 Hill |
| 4/3 | Early Childhood | 2-3 Youdale | 1-2 Walker & 2 McCoy |
| 18/3 | Whole School | 4 Horkings | |
| 25/3 | Primary | 6 Driessen | 3-4 Barker, 6 Richards & 5-6 Marshall |
| 1/4 | Early Childhood | 1-2 B/H-D | 1 Andrew/Mathieson & Prep-1 Paulsen |
School Banking has resumed for 2020 and deposits will continue to be processed Friday mornings. Bank books can be left in the allocated bag within your child's classroom and will be returned to your child's teacher by the end of the morning. Information packs (including this year's rewards card) have been delayed due to transportation mishaps. However, they should be delivered in time for banking this Friday. If you have any questions or would like to help out with school banking, feel free to have a chat with us Friday mornings in the school Library. Thank you!
Mother’s Day Stall
Unfortunately we are still looking for a co-ordinator for our 2020 Mother’s Day Stall, without a co-ordinator and volunteers this annual stall will not be able to go ahead.
We have a great support crew that will help you in every way. If you are interested please send us an email norwoodpsa@gmail.com or send us a message on our Facebook page, Norwood Primary School Association.
Norwood Primary School Association AGM
When: Tuesday 10th March
Time: 7pm
Where: Staff Room
Agenda: Principal’s report, Chair report, Selection of Committee, Selection of Office bearers.
Positions open for nomination: 4 parent and 1 staff
Nomination Forms are attached below, please print your own or collect one from the school office.
The AGM will be immediately followed by a general meeting.
Lucy Meech, former director of Life Centre Music, has some vacancies for private keboard/piano students for 2020. Lucy has had years of experience working with young children, both in the area of piano and beginning violin, and is keen to share her skills with private students. Phone Lucy on 0408 443 436 for further information.