September 22nd
Here we are at the end of another term!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our families for your ongoing support of the school in general, but particularly of the work and dedication that our teachers give each and every day not just with teaching & learning, but also ensuring that children's overall needs are attended to when and where necessary. Please remember that if at any time you have concerns about your child at school that we welcome families to make a time to meet with teachers or with senior staff to work through your concerns with you.
We are aware that there has been quite a lot of viruses circulating over the past weeks, which is certainly reflected in our attendance records. We acknowledge how hard this is on the children and families, however, school is not the place for anyone when they are sick and we thank you for ensuring children are given the time at home to rest and recover, and to also limit the spread of sickness.
As I hope you are now aware, we have two end of term special events happening for our students:
- Thursday: Disco for all classes generously organised and run by our School Association- see details further on in this newsletter.
- Friday: Loud Shirt Day! Details below....please join us for this important charity event.
2022 Organisation
We are in the process of organising staff and classes for 2022. Thank you to the families who have let us know that your children will be moving on from NPS next year. If you haven't done so, and are moving on, please let us know, and if you are aware of anyone moving into the area or a 4 year old ready for 2022 kinder please encourage them to give us a call.
At the beginning of Term 4, I welcome families to send any information for class placement via the school email. Please be aware that requests for particular teachers will not be considered, rather this is required to be aligned to what might best suit the educational needs of your child. Families are also welcome to make a time to come and speak with me if that is a preferred option. All requests will need to be in by the end of week 4.
Kind regards, Karen
Congratulations to our August Aussie's of the Month!
Well done Harrison and Emma who were selected as August's ECE and Primary Aussie of the Month.
NORWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL is supporting....
FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2021
(Kinder Leedham - Thursday 23rd September)
The SHEPHERD CENTRE has supported the Unwin family to help Eli (Prep Taylor) over past years, and they would love to take the opportunity to ‘give back’ by raising some money to support this worthy cause.
Please support this important work by putting on your loudest shirt and giving a gold coin donation!
Giving deaf children a voice!
Our classes throughout our school have worked incredibly hard to unpack our value of Aspiration and what it means for them. This has been an explicit focus for us during Term 3. We know that people with high aspirations tend to do better, and that young people’s aspirations have a significant influence on both their educational attainment and their future life outcomes.
By embedding this value in the culture of our school, we model the behaviours we encourage in our learners. Aspiration can relate to any area of life and can be linked to a sense of purpose or inner drive.
Having a value of aspiration can include:
- Expecting the best from ourselves and from others
- Striving for success
- Setting goals and planning to achieve them
- Building on our strengths and working on our weaknesses
- Continuing to lift and improve performance.
Aspiration helps us to move beyond our current circumstances and focus on where we’d like to be.
As part of our celebration of our Values, we will be awarding those students who have consistently displayed and modelled the Aspiration behaviours of our Expected Student Behaviour. Students who are recognised for displaying Aspiration, will be presented with an Aspiration badge, which they can wear every day. These badges will be presented to students in week 1, Term 4 in our whole school assembly. For parents/guardians of these students, please keep an eye out for an invitation to be a part of this first assembly to recognise those students who go above and beyond.
Luke Padgett
Swimming and Water Safety finishes this Friday 24th September.
| Depart NPS | Depart Pool | Class |
| 9:05am | 10:25am | 3-4 F/H and 3-4 M |
| 10:05am | 11:25am | 3 G and 3-4 H |
| 11:05am | 12:25pm | 4-5 F |
| 12:15pm | 1:45pm | 5's from 5-6 D, 5-6 F, 5-6 R and invited gr 6's |
| 1:25pm | 2:45pm | 5's from 5-6 P and 5-6 M |
Every day at the pool with our Swimming teachers makes a difference!
Please remember that if your child regularly uses the canteen on Thursdays and Fridays, they may be unable to due to being offsite.
Ben Humphrey
Have you lost a school jumper, drink bottle, lunch box or jacket. Please check the Lost Property basket it is overflowing with 32 unnamed jumpers and other items.
Due to price increases from suppliers we have had to increase the prices of some of our Canteen products. Please see the new Canteen Price List below.
From term 4 the School Banking Program will be coordinated by the school and will have a new banking day of Wednesday. We would like to thank Angela Hawley who has been the School Banking Co-ordinator for the past three years and volunteers Kirsty Crawford, Bec Unwin, Yvonne Thow and Abbie Bent for giving up their time each Friday to support the program. We would also like to advise that as we move into this new model for banking we will no longer be issuing tokens or rewards for school banking, students will also be unable to claim these from the branch. If any students have tokens to redeem they must do so by this Friday 24th September.
Kinder 2022
Enrolment forms for children who live in our school intake area and will be coming into kindergarten in 2022 have been given out. Please return these forms to the office as quickly as you can, along with:
- your child’s birth certificate
- immunisation record
- documentation of child’s medical conditions
- proof of parent identity eg. Driver licence
- proof of residence
Surveys regarding preferences for session times will be emailed to you on return of your enrolment forms.
Please pass this information onto other families living in the Norwood community. Thank you!
Lynn Wyllie-Watson
Tip of the Week
With holidays approaching keep in mind how much screen time your children are having. Try and allocate some time each day to be outside in the spring sun.
It’s all about a healthy balance.
| Monday 13 - Friday 24 Sept. | Gr 3-5 Swimming and Water Safety Program |
| Thursday 23 September | School Disco |
| Friday 24 September | Loud Shirt Day |
| Friday 24 September | Last Day of Term 3 |
| Monday 11 October | First Day of Term 4 |
| Wednesday 27 October | 5-6 Swimming Carnival |
| Friday 29 October | Student Free Day |
| Monday 1 November | Long Weekend (Recreation Day) |
| Friday 5 November | LSSSA Swimming Carnival |
| Wednesday 24 November | Grade 6 Orientation Day |
| Thursday 25 November | Schools Triathlon Challenge |
| Wednesday 8 December | Grade 6 Presentation Evening |
| Tuesday 14 December | Grade 6 Leavers Dinner |
| Thursday 16 December | Last Day of Term 4 |
The Schools Triathlon Challenge will be held again this year.
When - Thursday November 25th at the Bluff, Devonport
Who - Grade 3-6 students
Students can enter individual and team events or participate in both
Teams can be made up of students from different grades
Teams can be all male, all female or mixed
Teams can be made up of 2 or 3 students
Entry Fee: $25
Students only pay $25 regardless of how many events they are entered in
Entry forms can be collected from the school office and returned with $25 no later than Friday September 24th
For more information:
www.schoolstrathlonchallenge.com
Follow on facebook @ Schools Triathlon Challenge
School Disco
Norwood Primary School Association School Disco is on Thursday 23rd September. Entry fee $2.50 per child. Children will be able to purchase small packets of chips, small chocolates and small drinks (50c-$1 each) from the Kitchen in the Hall.
Kinder - Grade 2: 3:45pm-4:45pm
Grade 3/4: 5:00pm-6:15pm
Grade 5/6: 6:30pm-7:45pm
Due to current COVID-19 regulations within the Department of Education, supervision of students this year will be shared between some teaching staff and a capped number of parents with WWVP card.
We ask that all parents drop off their children, just outside the hall and check them in and be ready outside the hall to collect their children at the allocated finish time. A parent/guardian MUST be there to pick up children from the hall directly.
NO PHONES will be allowed in the Hall, if using, teachers will remove and return at end of session.
School Canteen will be open for parents and carers to purchase tea, coffee and muffins to enjoy while waiting, $1.00 each with cash only sales. Many thanks to Sue Hayward.
Next School Association meeting:
When: Tuesday 12th October 2021
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Staff room
Agenda: 2022 School Fair, End of Year Picnic
Please send all agenda items to norwoodpsa@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Minutes from our last meeting, 14th September are now available on the school notice board. If you would like a copy emailed please contact us at norwoodpsa@gmail.com
Generation Netball Club NetSetGO Clinic 2021
Term 4 it all begins! Come along if you want to have some Net Set Go fun, bring a friend to make it even better!
When: commencing Monday 11th October till Monday 6th December (excluding Monday 1st Nov)
Where: Hoblers Bridge Road Netball Centre, Newstead
Time: 3.45pm till 4.45pm
Suncorp NetSetGO is Netball Australia’s only junior entry netball program for girls and boys. It has been developed to provide children from 5 to 10 years with the best possible learning and playing experience to develop a positive introduction to netball, ensuring enjoyment and continued participation. NetSetGO incorporates skill activities, minor games and modified matches in a fun and safe environment.
For further information please email – nsgclinics@gnc1995.com
Registration details follow the link below
