Jacinta Dharmananda - School Board Member Profile

Jacinta Dharmananda has two girls at Nedlands PS, one in year four (Shivani) and one in year three (Nishka). She has been involved with the P&C and the school generally in various capacities since her first daughter was in kindergarten. This year is Jacinta's first year on the Nedlands PS Board.

Jacinta currently works part time teaching and researching at the Law School at UWA.  Prior to UWA, she practised as a resources and finance lawyer in law firms and as in-house counsel in resource companies, both here in Perth and overseas including Japan, Singapore and the United States.  She loves languages and speaks Japanese.

One of Jacinta's areas of interest in the school is good governance, especially now that Nedlands PS is an independent public school. She is particularly interested in encouraging transparency and clear communication.

Holly Birch  -   School Board Member Profile

I have three children at Nedlands Primary School in years five, three and kindergarten.  I hold a Bachelor of Arts from Birmingham University, and was a recent participant in The Catherine McAuley Award, a leadership course for women.  I have enjoyed a successful corporate career in the telecommunications sector and playing women's rugby and touch football at the highest levels.

Since immigrating to Australia from the UK in 1992, I have lived in Melbourne, Brunei and the Philippines, before settling in Perth in 2002.   Being part of the fabric of a school community has been an important part of establishing ourselves here. 

You only have to step foot in Nedlands Primary School to feel the vibrant energy that is created by the coalition of engaged students, committed and professional staff and caring parents and I encourage everyone to enjoy that wonderful energy whilst our children move through their primary school years.

Andrew Malcolm  -  School Board Member Profile

I arrived here at Nedlands primary in fourth term of 2004 as an acting Deputy Principal. I gained a substantive position here in 2005. I offer 30 years of experience as a Principal, Level 4 and 5, Deputy Principal, Specialist teacher in student behaviour and well-being, Level 3 teacher, ECE specialist, ICT specialist and class teacher from K-7. I have completed [and applied] relevant training in Instructional Leadership and Intelligences, Growth Coaching, curriculum innovations and current pedagogy. 

Interschool Sport

Nedlands Primary School is competing as two schools for the winter interschool fixtures which certainly stretches our talent base but does provide more opportunities for Year 5 - 7 students. As mentioned previously priority access to interschool sport is allocated to all Year 7 students subject to their behaviour and work ethic at school. This is followed by selecting Year sixes and then Year fives. It is very important to understand that representing the school is a privilege and students need to earn this privilege.

Nedlands 1 competed against Swanbourne and won the hockey match but lost in the netball, soccer and football. Nedlands 2 competed against Rosalie at Rosalie and were successful in soccer and football but struggled in netball, hockey was very close. It is a credit to our school that we have agreed to field 10 teams instead of 5. Another example of "Experiencing the Opportunities".

Western Force Visit 

During May we had a visit from Western Force. 

2012 Enrolments: Kindergarten, Pre-Primary & Year 1

Enrolment for 2012 closes on Friday 29th July 2011. Forms are available from the office or our website. Thank you to those who have already enrolled.

Year 4's Rooms 10 & 11 Excursion to Sci-tech

Children Sing Festival Tickets

One of the highlights of the year for both our choirs is the Children Sing Festival. Once again, this annual festival will be held in the Octagon in the second last week of this term. Tickets for this event are now on sale through the office and are $5 each. We need the support of as many parents and friends as possible so that our young singers have a large contingent of Neddies supporters in the audience.

• Senior Choir      Wed 29^th June at 1.00 - 2.15 pm
• Junior Choir      Thurs 30^th June at 9.30 - 10.45 am

Hey Hey

This takes place this Friday commencing at 8.45 in the Altius centre. After much deliberation we are restricting the entry into Hey Hey to Years 3 - 7's. We have many Year 1 & 2 groups/individuals trying out for Hey Hey and it is heartbreaking rejecting them during the audition process. We also 'battle' to keep the Hey Hey to 90 minutes or thereabouts. We may consider a very informal lunch time talent show opportunity for the 1 / 2s later in the year. Watch this space.

Mr Jones on Sick Leave

Mr Jones has taken the remainder of Term 2 on sick leave and is having major surgery on one of his knees. We wish Mr Jones all the best and it is hard to imagine Mr Jones staying put during his recovery. Mrs Prosser is currently recovering from knee surgery on both knees and is recovering very well. We expect Mrs Prosser to return to work in Term 3, 2011.

Balga Trees

Thank you to our gardener Hugh Rowlands and parent helpers Olli Berry, David Utting and Dagma Mather who have helped with the planting of the Balga Trees on Viewway and Elizabeth street. The funds for these spectacular trees was provided by IGA Nedlands (Captain Stirling ). The remainder of the plantings (shrubs, small trees and ground covers) will take place on the Friday before National Tree Planting Day. (Friday July 29).

Parking

Please remember that the road verge along Viewway (between the crossover and the start of the picket fence) is a KISS/WAVE, Kiss and collect zone. Please do not leave your vehicle to collect children after school. Can you please remind grandparents and visitors not to leave their vehicles or park in this zone. Your assistance is most grateful and provides a safer transportation arrangement around our school. Please take extra care when waiting on Elizabeth Street.

May 27 Assembly Year 6 Rooms 16 & 17

 Contact your NPS P&C Committee 

Sharmistha Bose          President                       9386 5684         sbose@iinet.net.au
Ian Crooke                  Vice President                0437 486 373    iancrooke@bigpond.com 

Jean Wei Choo            Treasurer                       0421 465 623    c-j-w@rocketmail.com
Janet Jayasundera       Secretary                       0433 108 573    janetjayasundera@hotmail.com 

Oliver Berry                Building & Grounds         0400 747 197    ollyberry@westnet.com.au

Jacinta Dharmananda  School Board Rep            0416 472 342    jacintamd@yahoo.com
Jenny Edis                  Social & Fundraising        0408 954 129    jen@edis.com
Anne Gribble              Communications & Tech  0400 108 805    agribble@bigpond.net,au
Jane Leaversuch          Centenary                      0419 944 528    jane.leaversuch@bigpond.com

Meg Ostler                  Uniform                         0414 664 747    megsmail@iprimus.com.au
Christina Pascall         School Pool                     0405 148 764    christinapascall@gmail.com

Jenny Harden-Jones    General                          0413 049 992    jennyhj@gmail.com
Trish Hepburn             General                          0422 503 410   trishhep@bigpond.net.au  

Crossing Guard

We are in desperate need of parent volunteers for our crossing guard on Elizabeth Street. If we do not get some volunteers then it may have to be removed. Your assistance  in manning this crossing is vital.

Year 5 Rooms 12 & 13 Excursion to Fremantle Prison 

Year 5 Rooms 12 & 13 Excursion to Maritime Museum 

Important Dates

Wed 8 Jun                      School Photos P/P - 7

Thurs 9 Jun                    School Photos - Nedlands Park

Frid 10 Jun                     Hey Hey assembly

                                     NPS Young Writers due

                                     Interschool Sport 

Wed 15 Jun                    Year 2 Excursion - Kings Park

                                     Years 5 - 7 Violin Recital in the Altius Centre at 7pm

Frid 17 Jun                     Assembly Year 3 Room 7

Year 7's to WAYJO

Sat 18th Jun                    P & C Quiz Night

Mon 20 Jun                      Neddies Cross Country pm 

Tues 21 Jun                     Oracy

Wed 22 Jun                      Oracy

Thurs 23 Jun                     Dance Years 3 - 7 and DANCE EVENING

Frid 24 Jun                       Uniform Shop open 2.45 - 3.15pm

Don't Miss the very popular..... The Nedlands Primary P & C QUIZ NIGHT-SATURDAY 18^TH JUNE @ 7.00pm FOR 7.30 START. Tables of 8 at $20 per head.

Are you able to donate prizes or auction items ?

ESSENCE LIFESTYLE & FITNESS GYM (1 Bay Road, Claremont) -  are offering a 1 week unlimited access pass to their gym equipment & classes, with access to a ½ hour personal coaching session, valued at $90.00. Valid until end of June 2011.

Please contact Justine Saggers for your complimentary pass evandus@bigpond.net.au.  Essence have been one of the local business to donate items to the upcoming P&C quiz night.

'GO RED FOR REDKITE'

Please wear something red on Friday the 8^th July for 'Go Red for Redkite'. Please bring along a gold coin donation as all the money raised on the day will be donated to RedKite. Redkite provides support to children, young people and families affected by cancer. www.redkite.org.au

The FOSTER CARERS' ASSOCIATION is urgently in need of clothes for children aged between birth and 12 years.

They do an important and very necessary job by taking children and babies in at short notice and looking after them until more permanent homes can be found.  These children are quite often distressed on arrival, so in many cases the foster carers have to be able to cope with very difficult situations.

Often these children arrive with few clothes, if any, and therefore it would be much appreciated if parents could donate any CLEAN clothes in GOOD CONDITION which they no longer need.

In addition, there is always a need for baby equipment such as prams, cots, pushchairs, etc. - again in good condition please.

I would be happy to collect, or they can be left on my front porch at 53 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne.

Thank you very much. 

Angela Nice.    Telephone no:  9385 6970 or 0422431417

DAUGHTER'S AND THEIR DAD'S NIGHT

INFORMATION FOR FLYER:

The Shenton College Eminent Speakers program presents Prof Bruce Robinson speaking on the subject of 'Daughter's and Their Dad's'. 

Prof Bruce Robinson is the head of the Fathering Project and author of the books 'Fathering in the Fast Lane' and

'Daughters and their Dad's' ...(Raymond to insert snapshot)

DATE:           11^TH of August 2011

VENUE:        Shenton College Arts Arena

                        227 Stubbs Tce

                        Shenton Park

TIME:             6.30pm for refreshments, guest speaker at 7.15pm (?)

RSVP:            Louise Sheridan

Other information:

Mums are welcome to attend this event as well.

Places will be limited for this event so please RSVP early.

Books will be available for sale on the night. (cash only?)

Please bring $5 cash to purchase 'The Blue Book of Tips for Fathers' on arrival.

Michael Morgan BSc, Dip Ed., MBA

Principal

Email:    mike.morgan@det.wa.edu.au

Ph:        (08) 9488 2100

Fax:       (08) 6380 2166

Mobile:  0418 945 742

SHENTON COLLEGE

227 Stubbs Terrace, Shenton Park WA 6008

Visit our school sites: A Centre of Excellence

http://www.shenton.wa.edu.au & http://www.shentonatp.org/

STS STUDENT EXCHANGE

STS student exchange is a not-for-profit organisation, with over 50 years experience and a global network of 22 offices.

STS student exchange is looking for busy, friendly Aussie families willing to show European exchange students how we live life "Down Under".

Call us today and start your adventures! 1800 263 964 or email us at sts@people.net.au Website: www.sts-education.com.au

PROJECT KIDS

Project KIDS is a child development study that explores how children think, feel, act and learn. Children will join other children in playing a range of computer games, puzzles and other fun activities. Kids will also have their brain waves measured (non-invasively) via sensors. For children currently aged 7 or 9.

Information packs available at Nedlands Primary School office or please call Project KIDS at the University of Western Australia on 6488 7342 or email kaitrin.menamara@uwa.edu.au.

Kidtricty Kids Church, which is run out of Dalkeith Road Church of Christ, is holding a July School Holiday program from Monday 11th July until Friday 15th July with registration at 8:30 and program starting at 9:00am and finishing at 3pm, which your child can attend the whole week or you can choose a specific day.  Cost starts at $50 a day which covers all activities, food, and transport.  There are special packages available also.

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact Chris on

93865856 for more information, or email at kidschurch@drchurchofchrist.org.au

BEHAVIOUR TONICS

FOR PARENTS
 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Courses
A flexible but firm approach to discipline with 2-12yo.

 Duncraig, 3 Wednesday evenings of 1st, 8th & 15th June, 7pm to 9.30pm, Sorrento Tennis Club (For parents of children 2 - 12 years).
 Bull Creek, 3 Tuesday evenings of 14st, 21st & 28th June, 7pm to 9.30pm, Bull Creek Community Centre (For parents of children 2 - 12 years).
 Wembley, 3 Thursday evenings of 16th, 23rd & 30th June, 7pm to 9.30pm, Behaviour Tonics Rooms. (Smaller group session for parents of children 2 - 12 years, maximum 12 participants).
 Wembley, 3 Wednesday evenings of 22nd & 29th June & 6th July, 7pm to 9.30pm, Behaviour Tonics Rooms. (Smaller group session for parents of children 2 - 5 years, maximum 12 participants).
 
For more information please follow the link.
 http://behaviourtonics.com.au/parents or call 9382 1182