November 17th
A couple of reminders...
As we move into the warmer weather (sometimes!) please remember to ensure that children have their hats and water bottles each day.
Headlice are an ongoing problem here, and in all schools, so please be vigilant in checking hair and always ensuring that hair shoulder length or longer is tied back securely.
2022 Classes…
I am very pleased that I am now able to inform you of our class structure for 2022. Please be aware that there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when determining the class model for each year. We spend a great deal of time developing a range of models and then determining which one will work best for teaching and learning.
| Kinder A | Kinder B | |
| Prep A | Prep B | Prep C |
| Gr 1 A | Gr 1 B | Gr 1-2 A |
| Gr 2 A | Gr 2-3 A | Gr 2-3 B |
| Gr 3-4 A | Gr 3-4 B | Gr 3-4 C |
| Gr 4 A | Gr 5-6 A | Gr 5-6 B |
| Gr 5-6 C | Gr 5-6 D | Gr 5-6 E |
Improvements to our school environment continue....
We are so pleased to share with you our completed murals, led by the Student Parliament. We have had very positive feedback from our students, particularly about how well these fit into our school environment. Well done to the Student Parliament for your input into the development of these.
Kind regards, Karen
Many of our classes are going on End of Year Celebrations to the Riverside Pool. As per the school and Department of Education 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. 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 sensitivities please pack their own.
Kindergarten Classes
Who: Kinder Leedham, Kinder Olsen and Kinder Williams
Where: Heritage Forest
When: Thursday 9th December. Leave school at 9:30am and return by 2:45pm
Students will need a big drink, recess and lunch. No lunch orders available on this day. Don’t forget your jumper, hat and sunscreen.
Kelly Olsen, Rebecca Leedham and Melinda Williams
Prep and Prep-1 Classes
Who: Prep Green/Gale, Prep Taylor and Prep-1 Paulsen
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 6th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 11:30am
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.
Sarah Green, Caroline Gale, Alison Taylor and Laine Paulsen
Grade 1 and 1-2 Classes
Who: 1 Andrew, 1-2 Roberts & 1-2 Walker
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Wednesday 8th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 12:00pm
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.
Kate Andrew, Carol Roberts & Tamsin Walker
Grade 2 Classes
Who: 2 Garwood & 2 Hayes/McArthur
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Wednesday 8th December. Leave school at 11:00am and return by 2:00pm
Students should wear their PE uniform and bring their hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea, lunch 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.
Nicole Garwood, Lisa McArthur & Allira Hayes
Grade 3-4 Classes
Who: 3 Glen, 3-4 Gibbons, 3-4 Farran/Holt, 3-4 Maconachie, 4's from 4-5 Faulkner
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 13th December. Leave school at 9:05am and return by 12:00pm
Students can wear plain clothes (no singlets or bare shoulders) and bring their school 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. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access. Students will be fully supervised by staff and pool lifeguards.
Jacquie Glen, Kelsey Maconachie, Terri Gibbons, Kayla Farran, Lauren Holt and Emily Faulkner
Grade 5-6 Classes
Who: 5's from 4-5 Faulkner, 5-6 Driessen, 5-6 Finnigan, 5-6 Marshall, 5-6 Poke/Walker and 5-6 Richards
Where: Riverside Swimming Pool
When: Monday 13th December. Leave school at 11:30am and return by 3:00pm
Students can wear plain clothes (no singlets or bare shoulders) and bring their school hat. They will also need bathers, towel, sunscreen, plastic bag for wet bathers, morning tea, lunch and a large drink. Sun tops (rashies) are essential. Don’t forget to pack underwear. The pool kiosk will be open for students to access. Students will be fully supervised by staff and pool lifeguards.
Emily Faulkner, Scott Driessen, Isabella Finnigan, Hayley Marshall, Megan Poke, Duncan Walker and Katrina Richards
We are excited to announce the successful applicant for the canteen license from 2022 is Keith Grainger. Keith is a professional chef with 20 years’ experience, and has also worked as a volunteer in the canteen and the kitchen garden at his children’s school. Keith is very excited to work with the school to provide an updated healthy menu! The canteen will operate 4 days a week – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
On Tuesday the 9th November, Laura H, Sam C and Ari O had a special meeting with Marine Biologist Jonny Stark for our Socrates Café Extension Group. Our current focus is climate change and circular revolution so we learnt about his work on the sea floor in Antarctica. Some things we learnt were:
- The ice in Antarctica can be 1.5m – 2m thick.
- The water in Antarctica is so still that visibility can be up to 100m underwater.
- There used to be a rubbish piles lying around the glaciers of Antarctica, but thankfully it was all cleaned up in 2004.
- And finally some animals that live in the freezing cold waters are scallops, star fish, ugly fish, sea anemone, Antarctic cod, sea slugs and sea kelp.
It was really informative and exciting.
Written by Laura H
In Kinder Olsen we have been investigating life cycles. We read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Some of our wonderings included:
“I wonder how the caterpillar breathes while in the egg?” – Campbell
“I wonder why caterpillars have lots of feet?” – Daniel Lin
“Why do caterpillars make cocoons?” – Marley
“I wonder if caterpillars would like eating pineapple?” – Felix
“Why do butterfly’s flap around?” -Taylen
Tip of the Week
When chidren play with blocks they are problem solving, measuring, extending their vocabularly and fine motor skills and using their spatial awareness skills to name a few. Playing with blocks is invaluable.
If you don’t have any blocks at home, empty boxes and containers are just as good!
Dance Fever is on again in 2021 with participants working hard on their choreography.
Venue:
The Door of Hope
Dates and Time:
Wednesday 24th November 7pm Public show
Thursday 25th November 9:30am School show – Year 5/6’s attending
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available through:
- Try Booking Dance Fever 2021 Tickets, Door of Hope Auditorium, South Launceston | TryBooking Australia
- Pre-sale tickets will be available on Sunday 21 November (Rehearsal Day) from the Launceston College Gymnasium
- Door Sales will also be available prior to each show
Ticket Prices are:
Adult - $15.00
Concession (Pension Healthcare Card) - $10.00
Child Student (2-16 or full time student) - $10.00
Child under 2 – Free but must ‘purchase’ ticket for COVID density reasons
If you had any questions please contact Luke Padgett or Ben Humphrey.
| Date | Time | Sector | Host Class |
| 18 November | 2:00pm | Primary | 5-6 Marshall |
| 25 November | 2:00pm | Early Childhood | Prep Taylor |
| 7 December | 9:15am | Early Childhood | Christmas Assembly & Awards |
| 14 December | 9:15am | Primary | Primary Awards |
| 16 December | 2:20pm | Primary | Grade 6 Leavers |
As we enter the final weeks of primary school there are multiple events taking place. This piece provides further information that will assist in supporting you to prepare. Class teachers will be having regular conversations with students around what will be expected and answering any specific clarifying questions.
Year 7 Orientation Day
Date: Wednesday, November 24th
Location: Queechy High School or Kings Meadows High School.
You will have no doubt already received information around Orientation Day from your selected High School. There is an expectation that all students will find appropriate transport to their High School as they will in 2022. Students attending an alternate high school are required at Norwood for this day.
Presentation Assembly
Date: Wednesday, December 8th commencing at 7.00pm. Students to meet their teachers at 6.45pm outside the venue.
Venue: Queechy High School gymnasium
Students are asked to please wear their Year 6 Leavers Tops to this assembly with school appropriate bottoms. Students are asked to not wear tights to this event. This will again be a restricted event with only 2 people per family able to attend. All people in attendance will be asked to sign in using the provided Check in app or sign in sheet. Tickets for this event will be made available as of Monday 22nd November from the school office. We are grateful to Queechy High School for their support with this event.
Celebration Dinner
Date: Tuesday 14th December Commencing at 6.00pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Launceston Golf Club
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. For the respect and safety of all, adults are asked to adhere to social distancing requirements. Norwood Primary School has made a contribution in order to limit the impact on families. The cost of the dinner for 2021 will be $30. Payments for this dinner can be made at the school office. If you had any questions around this payment please discuss this with our School Business Manager, Nicole Moir.
As with all school events, behavioural standards are to be maintained prior to and during each event. Students will be representing Norwood Primary School, therefore our high behavioural expectations and values will apply. The school reserves the right to withhold permission to attend event(s).
Thank you all for your support of our young people as they begin to transition into 2022.
Luke Padgett
School Banking is closing nationally
We have been advised that the CommBank School Banking program will not be returning to schools in 2022.
Parents will still be able to make deposits into their child's account online or via the branch.
Last school banking day will be Wednesday 8th December.
| Wednesday 24 November | Grade 6 Orientation Day |
| Wednesday 24 November | Dance Fever Public Show 7pm |
| Thursday 25 November | Dance Fever School Show - Grade 5-6's attending |
| Thursday 25 November | F1 Competition |
| Thursday 25 November | Schools Triathlon Challenge |
| Wednesday 1 December | Gr 3/4/5 Incursion Happy Habits? |
| Thursday 2 December | Plain Clothes Day - Fundraiser for Movember |
| Thursday 2 December | Gr 1-2 incursion Happy Habits? |
| Monday 6 December | LiL end of year party at Punchbowl |
| Thursday 9 December | Kindergarten End of Year Picnic |
| Monday 6 December | Prep GG, Prep T & Prep-1 P End of Year Picnic |
| Tuesday 7 December | ECE End of Year Christmas Assembly |
| Wednesday 8 December | 1 A, 1-2 R, 1-2 W, 2 G & 2 HM End of Year Picnic |
| Wednesday 8 December | Grade 6 Presentation Evening |
| Thursday 9 December | Kindergarten End of Year Picnic to Heritage Forest |
| Thursday 9 December | School Assoc. End of Year Family Picnic |
| Monday 13 December | 3 G, 3-4 G, 3-4 F/H, 3-4 M & 4's from 4-5 F End of Year Picnic |
| Monday 13 December | 5's from 4-5 F, 5-6 D, 5-6 F, 5-6 M, 5-6 P/W & 5-6 R End of Year Picnic |
| Tuesday 14 December | Primary End of Year Assembly |
| Tuesday 14 December | Grade 6 Leavers Dinner |
| Thursday 16 December | Last Day of Term 4 |
End of Year Family Picnic
