Parent Satisfaction Survey

The School Board held an open meeting/information evening in June for all community members. At this meeting those in attendance were provided with a brief summary of the results of the Parent Satisfaction Survey.

The School Board met on Monday night to examine in depth the results of this survey and they will publish a summary report of the Satisfaction Survey to be sent to the school community.

Thank you once again for the excellent response rate which was extremely high i.e. 60+%.

Planet Ark National Tree Planting Day

Last Friday the whole school was involved in a tree / shrub planting session in support of National Tree Planting Day. The students, staff and volunteers planted over 300 native shrubs, trees, grasses and ground covers on Elizabeth Street and Viewway outside of rooms 14, 15, 16 and 17. In addition to these areas we also spot planted areas around the school which were planted out in 2010.

We were supported by City Toyota Nedlands who donated $650.00 worth of plants and also provided staff to help with the planting. Thank you also to IGA Captain Stirling who donated six Balga trees and Bunnings who donated ground covers and also provided staff member to assist on the day.

Planet Ark Tree Planting

Welcome

A warm welcome to Jodie Catherall replacing Mrs Onley, who is on long service leave and Pippa Edwards replacing Mrs Edleman (also on leave). 

Welcome back to Mr Jones and Mrs Prosser who both return from sick leave after their recent knee operations.

Oracy Results

As mentioned in the last newsletter this Year's Oracy program was very well supported and the students produced outstanding results. All participants were rated "High, Very High or Outstanding". In 2011 we had 15 'Outstandings' which is significantly higher than previous years. Well done to all those who participated and thank you to Mrs Christie for organizing and promoting this valuable learning opportunity.

2011 Interschool Cross Country

The 2011 Interschool Cross Country was held on Monday, July 4^th. Six schools competed this year in bright sunny conditions. All students competed keenly for their schools and there were many very close finishes. The top four places in each event are listed below.

Girls          Yr4                           Yr 5                             Yr 6                             Yr 7

1^st            S Lloyd Cott.                I Bauchop Swan.          A Van Heurck Dalk.        E Cossill Dalk.

2^nd           M Cooney Dalk.            E Smith Dalk.                M Cooney Dalk.             S Rogers-Uff Dalk.

3^rd           M Kitto Ned.               S Quinn Swan.               S Skirving Dalk.              S Willis Cott.

4^th            L Rowe Ros.                L Dorling Swan.             E Sherrington Ned.        G Johnsen Holly.

Boys           Yr4                           Yr 5                             Yr 6                             Yr 7

1^st            L Ferri Cott.               J Verley Ned.              C Harding Dalk.             N Edwardes Dalk.

2^nd           P Carstens Dalk.          R Maurich Ros.             A Slee Ned.                 A Bruce Dalk.

3^rd           F Player Ros.               J Krauss Ros.               T Williams Cott.            N Sgambileri Ned.

4^th           C Taylor Holly.             J Birch Ned.                T Cumming Dalk.           L Daisley Holly.

Overall Points

Dalkeith            186 points

Nedlands           110

Cottesloe            91

Rosalie               82

Swanbourne        67

Hollywood           51

Congratulations to Dalkeith Primary School, for their strong performance and to all competitors who finished one of the toughest events of the year.

Our Deepest Sympathies

Alan Marshall passed away On July the 16, 2011 after sustaining a serious fall whilst in care at Brightwater Care in Inglewood. I wrote to the school community earlier in the school year informing you all of Mr Marshall's welfare and that he would no longer be "visiting" our school because of his advanced dementia. Mr Marshall was a very intelligent and gifted scientist who was well respected in our community. Mr Marshall lived with his wife Marie and their children (who all attended Nedlands Primary School).We pass on our thoughts and best wishes to Mrs Marie Marshall and her family.

Go Red For Redkite

Free Red Dress day on 8th July has raised $572.00 for the Redkite foundation that we support at Nedlands Primary School.

Your'e Invited -Redkite

Dear Friends

You are warmly invited to join the Charity Preview of Jayne Eyre.

Enjoy a generous morning tea, fabulous door prizes and entertainment with your friends.

When:              Thursday 11th August

Time:               Doors open 10am, movie commences 11am

Where:             Windsor Cinema, STirling Highway, Nedlands

Tickets:            $40 Book your early bird tickets online now.

For more information contact Deborah Hill on 08 9384 7966 or email dhill@redkite.org.au

Elizabeth Street Crossing

A Big Thankyou goes to Jennifer Sutherland for kindly volunteering to man the Elizabeth Street Crosswalk on a Monday and Wednesday afternoon. If any parent has a free 25 minutes on a Tuesday, Thursday or Friday afternoon straight after school to help it would be greatly appreciated.

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.

Coles and Woolworths Vouchers

Both programs are up and running for 2011 so collect as many vouchers as you can and place them in the Coles or Woolworths voucher boxes in the office.

The school will benefit via sports equipment (Coles) or school supplies (Woolworths).

Found

Good news! Mrs Parker's gold wedding ring that belonged to her great - grand mother has been found!!! An anonymous and kind person handed it into Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Thank you to everyone that went on the search party.

Chess Club

Term 3 is the last term that I will be taking new members for 2011 as our Chess club championship is held in term 4. First preference will be given to existing members so if you wish your child to join the chess club, please put your form in early so I am able to gauge numbers.

Chess will recommence in term 3, on the first Monday back at school.

 Currently the club operates out of room 16/17.

The club welcomes new members.

 NAME ____________________ YR ___ SIGNED _________________________ Please put form and payment $70 ($50 each if more than 1 child, cheques made payable to Jack South) in envelope marked chess club with child's name. Payment to be made to the office please. Thankyou for your on going support.          

Jack South, Chess For Life Ph 92711006.Email jacksouth@iinet.net.au

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 Choo                   Treasurer                        0421 465 623     NPS.PandC.Treasurer@gmail.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  

Important Dates

Wed 3 Aug                        P & C Meeting (7.30pm)

Thurs 4 Aug                      Years 1 & 2 Dance Lessons (9.00 - 10.30am)

Frid 5 Aug                         Year 2 Room 6 Assembly

Mon 8 Aug                         Barking Gecko Incursion Years 1 - 7 (9.00 - 1.00pm)

Mon 8 Aug                          Year 7 Immunisation (1.30pm)

Mon 8 - Frid 12 Aug             WAMSE

Tues 9 Aug                          Crunch 'n' Sip

Wed 10 Aug                         Year 2 Incursion - Constitutional Centre (9.00am - noon)

Thurs 11 Aug                       Years 1 & 2 Dance Lessons (9.00 - 10.30am)

Frid 12 Aug                          Earth Carers Incursion (11.15am - 12.15pm)

Sat 13 Aug                           ABODA School Orchestra perform at 2pm

Mon 15 Aug                         Years 3's Excursion - Kalamunda History Village

Tues 16 Aug                        ICAS Maths Competition

Wed 17 Aug                         Year 2 Incursion - Constitutional Centre a(9.00am - noon)

Thurs 18 Aug                        Year 1 & 2 Dance Lessons (9.00 - 10.30am)

Frid 19 Aug                           Year 1 Room 2 Assembly

                                            Uniform Shop Open (2.45 - 3.15pm)

                                            Band Festival Performance at 5.15pm

Gingin Observatory