December 15th
- From the Principal
- Grade 6 Presentation Evening
- Year 6 Celebration Dinner
- End of Year Achievement Awards
- Letter from the Secretary
- LIFT
- Launching into Learning
- 2022 Senior Leaders and House Captains
- Book Collection Day and Levy Payment
- 2022 NPS Class Map
- Salvation Army Christmas Appeal
- NPS School Association
Welcome to our last newsletter for the 2021 school year! Our apologies for the delay with this....SchoolZine have been experiencing some technical problems that have been resolved this morning.
Today we have posted a message on our Facebook page to the Hillcrest PS community in regards to the tragic incident yesterday. Our School Association have also posted a message as well. I am sure that the entire Norwood School Communities thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy. Please be aware that our government has a range of support services in place for anyone requiring external support in regards to this tragedy.
The holiday season is always a time for most to connect with family and friends with much reflection of the year that has been. Please take some time to reflect on the many positives that 2021 has brought with it. Enjoy your family and take time for joy, whilst keeping in mind that this time for some will be without the joy that many of us can have.
I wish each and everyone of our school community a happy and safe Christmas and New Year, and a restful break for our students and staff.
Kind regards, Karen
2022 Staffing Lists
| LiL | LIFT | Tania Fankhauser |
| Kin | Melinda Williams |
| Kin | Bec Leedham |
| Prep | Kelly Dahl (Olsen) |
| Prep | Sarah Green (M-T) + Lizzie Tyers (W-F) |
| Prep | Laine Paulsen |
| Gr 1 | Kate Andrew (W-F) + Ange Bertram (Mon-Tues) |
| Gr 1 | Carol Roberts |
| Gr 1-2 | Tamsin Walker |
| Gr 2 | Nicole Garwood |
| Gr 2-3 | Allira Hayes (M-F Term 1) Susan Skinner (F-T2-4) |
| Gr 2-3 | Jacqueline Glen |
| Gr 3-4 | Kayla Farren + Lauren Holt |
| Gr 3-4 | Terri Gibbons |
| Gr 3-4 | Nita Cummings |
| Gr 4 | Megan Poke (Tue-Fri) Susan Skinner (Mon) |
| Gr 5-6 | Emily Faulkner |
| Gr 5-6 | Hayley Marshall |
| Gr 5-6 | Scott Driessen (M-T) | Robert O'Brien (W-F) |
| Gr 5-6 | Katrina Richards |
| Gr 5-6 | Shelley Sutton |
| Literacy Support | Carolyn Bailey | Lisa McArthur (T2-4) |
| Quality Teaching Coach | Kate Scolyer |
| Student Support -AST | Bec Chandler | Scott Driessen |
| Music | Yolanda Turmine |
| Music | Andrew Lamb |
| HPE | Ben Humphrey |
| Curric Support + AST Duties | Simone Fox |
| STEM + AST duties | Duncan Walker |
| Principal | Karen Monaghan |
| AP -Early Years | Grace Evorall |
| AP -Primary | Luke Padgett |
A huge congratulations to all Year 6 students on their participation in the 2021 Presentation Evening. All students displayed enormous mutual respect to each other, their teachers, family members and the school community as a whole. The genuine nature of interactions between staff and students on stage was an element that makes NPS a fantastic place.
Congratulations to all award winners and a special thank you to award donors and sponsors. NPS are so grateful for the school community support and as was said on the night, we cannot work in isolation.
Congratulations to all our award recipients
| Donor | Prize | Recipients |
| Sarah Courtney MP | Outstanding Academic Achievement Recognise an interest in learning & further education. | Isabella Antypas |
| Lady Gowrie | Excellence Academic Achievement | Connor Holloway |
| Michelle O'Byrne | Excellence Academic Achievement | Laura Hinsheri |
| Newstead Medical | Excellence Academic Achievement | Zoe Ricketts |
| Norwood Primary | Aspiration | Amy Barber |
| Norwood Primary | Courage | Halli Arnold |
| Norwood Primary | Growth | Apryl Lipski |
| Norwood Primary | Respect | Lukas Robins |
| Rosemary Armitage | Outstanding All Round Achievement Award | Izzy Slater |
| Janie Finlay | Principal's Award - Outstanding Contributions to NPS | Archie Manshanden |
| Epic Pharmacy Kings Meadows | Principal's Award - Outstanding Contributions to NPS | Violet Hawkins |
| Queechy High School | Student Leadership Board Bursary | Mackenzi Scholes |
| Michael Ferguson | Young Leaders Award | Giaan Plummer |
| Osborne Family | Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & care for others | Archie Payne |
| Osborne Family | Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & care for others | Delilah Barrett |
| Inner Wheel of Kings Meadows | Encouragement Award For Effort, Leadership & Achievement | Nate Hart |
| Inner Wheel of Kings Meadows | Encouragement Award For Effort, Perseverance & Achievement | Layla Izaard |
| Sarah Courtney MP | Minister for Education's (Respectful Student) Award | Lotty Taylor |
| NCN | Excellence in the Arts | Isabella Antypas |
| Link Technologies | Sports Award | Ruby Steel |
| Link Technologies | Sports Award | Archie Payne |
| Gregory Family | Lochie Gregory Memorial Award Friendship and Reliability | Thomas Harrington |
| Gary Jones | Principal's Award - Outstanding Contributions to NPS | Ava Eccles |
The Year 6 Celebration Dinner was held at the Launceston Golf Club on Tuesday evening and all in attendance should be congratulated for their mature approach to such an event. Students were able to have a sing and dance at the end of the celebration and this was great to see. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Year 6 teachers for their time, nurturing support and guidance for our students over the past 12 months. Without their ongoing work, students would not have had such opportunity, success and enjoyment throughout the year.
To the Year 6 leavers of Norwood Primary School, congratulations on all you have achieved. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours.
Congratulations to those students who were acknowledged in our ECE and Primary Awards Assemblies.
Four students from each class were recognised for exceptional demonstration of the DoE Values- Respect, Courage, Growth and Aspiration.
One student from each of our grade 3-5 classes were recognised for Academic Achievement.
Two children from each grade were recognised in both Music and PE.
| Class | Aspiration | Growth | Respect | Courage |
| Prep G/G | Henry Prestidge | Alistair Gibson | Mahalia Coote | Neve Weeding |
| Prep T | Zoey Williams | Vinnie Leighton | Minnie Cruickshank | Juliet Sutton |
| Prep -1 P | Ivy Sheppard | Avah Green | Macy Lockhart | Winston Glenn |
| 1A | Ryan Piper | Imogen Reynolds | Ava Waite | Violet Scolyer |
| 1-2 R | Jacob Kerrison | Eden Brewer | Callum Alomes | Amber Stefanescu |
| 1-2W | Jacob Chugg | Charlie Marshall | Charlotte Harradine | Riley Donati |
| 2G | Ruby Leedham | Charlotte Haworth | Zoe Weeding | Frederick Zantuck |
| 2H/M | Zara Cruickshank | Aria Ryan | Oscar Knight | Georgia Crisp |
| Class | Aspiration | Growth | Respect | Courage | Academic |
| 3G | Seb Poke | Lucas Holton | Rosie Letchford | Charlotte Eales | Zach Stevenson |
| 3-4F/H | Maya Innes | Levi Chugg | Quinton Brown | Amira Mullen | Tearsa Stokes |
| 3-4G | Cibella Wright | Hayden Button | Eva Pike | Blake Staak | Olivia Simmons |
| 3-4M | Henry Saville | Jackson McQueen | Levi Merritt | Brodie Button | Larnie Barrenger |
| 4-5F | Hugo Atherton | Ruby Foster | Oliver Holt | Elaina Hendriksen | Luca Swift |
| 5-6D | William Etchells | Scarlett Poulton | Sarah Nicolson | Jett Knight | Annabel Crisp |
| 5-6F | Emily Boarder | Gracie Burrage | Jack Mortimer | Millie Hinds | Ella Fitzgerald |
| 5-6M | Sam Garwood | Catelyn Mayne | Marli Jenkins | Charlotte Farrow | Kasper Plummer |
| 5-6PW | Jaspar Wichmand Wilcox | Harry Driessen | Charlotte Plaisted | Ella Brown | Halle Ralston |
| 5-6R | Will Stevenson | Amalie Hodgetts | Makayla Yates | Mahli Scholes | James Hilbert |
| PE Awards | ||
| Grade Prep | Toby Scolyer | Maggie Bent |
| Grade 1 | Lenny Bent | Kelsey Mulder |
| Grade 2 | Ned Fitzgerald | Ella Carins |
| Grade 3 | Wyl Garwood | Isabelle Farrow |
| Grade 4 | Griffin Wyllie | Gabi Ling |
| Grade 5 | Charlie Baker | Claire Russell |
| Music Awards | ||
| Grade Prep | Chloe Atkinson | Lochlan Hall |
| Grade 1 | Addylyn Edwards | Mason Rochus |
| Grade 2 | Elise Pinner | Ryan Stocks |
| Grade 3 | Austen Coombe | Isla Kaine |
| Grade 4 | Matilda Morrison | Zoltan Molenaar |
| Grade 5 | Lucy Boarder | Tyler Leedham |
Tip of the Week
Merry Christmas everyone. Here are some challenges you may like to try during the festive season with your family.
Thank you to all of our Launching into Learning families who have attended sessions throughout the year.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and safe and happy new year. Looking forward to seeing our families again in 2022.
Session times and starting dates will be advertised on our LiL Face Book page and in the school newsletter early Term 1 next year.
Tania Fankhauser
Senior Student Leaders
| Tyler Leedham |
| Annabel Crisp |
| Charlotte Plaisted |
| Kasper Plummer |
House Captains
| Banksia | Wattle | Waratah |
| Scartlett Poulton | Halle Ralston | Millie Hinds |
| Charlotte Farrow | Claire Russell | Ella Brown |
| Sam Clark | Sam Garwood | Harry Driessen |
| Will Stevenson | Charlie Baker | Daniel Stocks |
Book collection and levy payment day will be held on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd February from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. To ensure we adhere to physical distancing and venue density requirements the collection days will be split into grade groups.
- Prep - 2 - Wednesday 2nd February
- Gr 3- 6 - Thursday 3rd February
*please note Kindergarten students do not have book packs to collect
If you have children across both grade groups you are able to collect all book packs at the same time. On arrival please come to the school office, you will be directed from there.
Below are COVID safe requirements for the event.
- One adult ONLY per family to attend
- Hands must be sanitised on entry - sanitiser will be provided
- Numbers of families permitted in the office will be limited to 5, a member of staff will be monitoring this
- 1.5 metre physical distancing must be adhered to at all times - markers will be on the floor
- Once books have been collected exit is via the back library door ONLY
EFTPOS or BPay are the preferred methods of payment, however we will accept cash payments. If you are having difficulties paying your levies we are happy to organise a payment plan, please contact School Business Manager - Nicole Moir ito discuss payment options
If you are unable to collect your child’s book pack on either of these dates they will be given to your child on the first day of school, Wednesday 9th February.
Thank you very much to the families who bought in non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. They were extremely grateful for your generosity.
Our next meeting will be held Tuesday 15th February 2022, 7pm in the staff room, please send all agenda items to norwoodpsa@gmail.com
2022 School Fair
The date for next year’s fair will be Saturday 2nd April. Planning is well underway can you help?
Would you have a marquee that you can lend us for the day?
Do you know anyone who would be happy to donate hay for the our “Needle in the Haystack” activity?
Do you have or know anyone with a classic or specialty vehicle that would be happy to bring along and display?
Please save any small wrapped MacDonald’s toys or the like to donate for prizes.
Trash & Treasure next year will only be toys and books, if you are having a clean-up over summer please keep this in mind.
Please contact us at norwoodpsa@gmail.com
It’s a Wrap
Wow what a year it has been. Our fundraising target for 2021 was $10,000. We have ended up nearly doubling that, reaching just over $18,500. Next year you will see this profit being spent around the school, look out for the fun new seating areas the children will be able to enjoy.
We have also purchased an EFTPOS machine and BBQ and are currently planning on fairy floss and popcorn machines as an investment into our future fundraising.
A number of events throughout the year contributed to this fabulous result, an election day BBQ, Easter raffle, mothers and father day stalls, disco, end of year picnic and of course our main event Winterfest.
Next year our major fundraiser will be the School Fair to be held on Saturday 2nd April. Please keep an eye out here and on our Facebook page on how you can help.
The School Association are a valuable part of the school community, with our past fundraising providing students with additional resources to further enrich their learning that may otherwise not have been possible, for example, work to the kinder and prep play grounds, STEM robotics, 3D printer and most recently improvements to the library.
Of course none of this would be possible without all of our wonderful volunteers and school staff that help make our events a success. We would also like to say an extra special thank you to those staff leaving this year and our committee members of families who will be leaving the school, Jonathan Hart, Kirsty Crawford and Ben Cunningham. Your time and commitment to our group is very much appreciated.
We are looking forward to an even bigger year next year so if you would like to come along and see what it’s all about and how you can be involved we would love to see you at our next meeting.
For now, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year!
The School Association Executive Committee