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"Experience the Opportunities"
Newsletter - February 8, 2012



35 Kingsway Nedlands WA 6009
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web: http://www.nedlandsps.wa.edu.au
email: Nedlands.ps@det.wa.edu.au

2012 Huijia students 

 2012 Huijia Students 
In This Issue
The 2012 School Class Structures
This year's staff changes
Huijia Students 2012
In-Term Swimming Lessons
Before School Swimming Training
Instrumental Program
Free Desks / Furniture
Waste Wise Wednesdays
P & C Association Sundowner
P & C Annual General Meeting
NPS P & C Committee
Important Dates
Chess Club
Community News

From The Principal's Desk

 

 

Dear Parents and Friends,

 

I would like to thank the school community for the warm welcome I have received on returning to Nedlands Primary School. Can I extend a big welcome to all our new and existing families and wish you all a very successful 2012 school year. Once again we have had a considerable turnover of students between 2011 and 2012 however our overall school population is similar to 2011 with close to 550 K - Yr7 students being currently enrolled.

 

I wish all staff, students and parents a successful and rewarding

2012 school year. Nedlands Primary School is an outstanding  

Primary school that offers a wide range of educational

activities. Our "Brand" is "Experience the Opportunities" and we

encourage all students to be actively involved in participating in the

opportunities offered at Nedlands Primary School.

  

Andrew Malcolm

PRINCIPAL

 

The 2012 school class structures are as follows:

 

· 2 Kindergarten groups (2 x 20) @ UWA Child Study Centre

· 1 Pre-primary group @ UWA Child Study Centre

· 1 Special Needs K / PP @ UWA Child Study Centre

· 1 Pre-primary / Kindergarten @ Nedlands Park Early Learning Centre

· 1 Pre-primary @ Nedlands Primary School

· 3 x Year 1; 3 x Year 2; 3 x Year 3;

· 2 x Year 4; 2 x Year 5; 2 x Year 6: and 2 x Year 7. 

This year's staff changes are as follows:

 

· Mr Malcolm resumes as Principal.

· Mr Phoebe is teaching 2 days in Year 6 in Rooms 16/17 with Mrs Smith

   and Ms Da Luz while continuing his work as Deputy Principal

· Ms Da Luz resumes teaching the Year 6's for 2012.

· Ms Duncombe resumes teaching the Year 1's for 2012.

· Ms Earl will be teaching Kindergarten in the CSC.

· Mrs Daly returns from maternity leave to resume teaching Year 3 with Mrs Bray.

· Mrs Terlick and Mrs Sahai as our Year 4 teachers.

· Mrs Kerry Coyle has started work as the Ed Assistant in  On-site Pre-primary.

 

Huijia Students 2012

 

Our 15 visitors from Huijia Private School in Beijing arrived last Friday.

 

Welcome to: Louise, Kasey, Amy, Wendy, Ani, Cissy, Christy, Steven, Hank, King, Toddy, Mike, Mike, David and Andrew.

 

As well as their Huijia Teacher, Ms Rebecca Yao and their ESL Teacher from Perth, Miss Bree Rampal.

 

The Huijia students will attend our school for most of the term with their last day on Tuesday 3rd April. They have a special program to complete while they are here and will also integrate with students from Nedlands at various times throughout the week.

 

Sincere thanks goes to the nine Nedlands families who will Homestay students during their stay. Organisation for the tour to Beijing for our Year 7 students in September has already commenced. A large number of Year 7 students expressed their interest in being part of this tour and information will go home with all Year 7 students throughout this term.

 

We wish our visitors all the best for their stay at Nedlands and know they will be made very welcome by our students. 

In-Term Swimming Lessons

 

It was a very smooth start to the lessons that commenced this week for the Year 1-4 students. We welcome back Rhonda McCullough as the Swimming Supervisor. She is very organised and has a wonderful nature with the students.

 

We are extremely fortunate to have our own pool for these lessons. The Instructors thoroughly enjoy teaching at this venue without the problems of conducting lessons in the larger public centres. For our students, it is very convenient and the time saved in bus travel is of enormous benefit to the normal ongoing school day.

 

The year 5-7 lessons have been scheduled for the last two weeks of this term at Cottesloe Beach. 

Before School Swimming Training

 

Our sincere thanks goes to Annie Kitto for an early start to our, ever popular, Before School Swimming Training.

 

The Year 6/7 students commenced on Monday and the Year 4/5 swimmers on Tuesday. A note went home with ALL interested students last Friday with a request for parent helpers for swimming training and preparing the after training breakfast snacks that will commence next week.

 

This special event relies on parent support. Last year we had a wonderful response from parents which meant that most parents were only rostered on for two or three occasions. Please return your note ASAP so that a roster can be prepared and sent home by this Thursday, 9th Feb.

 

Swimming Dates for This Tem:

JUNIOR [Year 1-3] House Carnival:       Thursday 15th March

SENIOR [Years 4-7] House Carnival:      Friday 16th March

Interschool Carnival [Years 4-7]:           Wednesday 28th March

Instrumental Program

 

We are looking forward to another exciting year for instrumental music at Nedlands Primary School.

 

The ongoing students commenced their lessons this week and the new students met their Instrumental Teachers who passed on information to the children in preparation to receive their instrument next week for their first instrumental lesson.

 

The ongoing students will be looking forward to continuing their ensemble music making as part of the Orchestra, Year 6/7 Concert Band and Jazz Band. The Year 5 Concert Band will commence in Term 3 and the Year 5 string players will join the Orchestra in Term 4.

 

An information evening will be held in the next few weeks for parents of students commencing lessons - information to go home when date confirmed with the Instrumental Teachers.

Free Desks / Furniture

 

There is a collection of desks and bookcases that the school no longer requires. These items are located on the verandah outside the Art Room and are free to anyone who wishes to take as many as they want. The furniture will be removed early next week. 

Waste Wise Wednesdays

 

The Year sixes have been running this successful program for the past three years, with the aim to reduce our waste by 20%.

 

The Year six students collect food scraps and paper products which are then added to our compost bin. If the students bring plastics, drink boxes, wrappers etc on Wednesday they will need to take these items back home.

 

On Wednesdays we are encouraging all students to refrain from ordering plastic type containers through the lunch order system, or bringing them to school.

 

Your co-operation is appreciated.

P & C Association Sundowner

 

Friday 10th February (in the Altius Centre) 5pm - 8pm

 

Celebrate the start of the 2012 school year with the Nedlands Primary School Sundowner.

 

Alcohol and soft drinks are provided - please bring a plate of food to share.

 

5.30pm to 7.30pm Kidz 'n' Sport 

P & C Annual General Meeting  

 

WE NEED YOU!

7.30pm-8.30pm, Wednesday, 15th Febraury 2012, in the school library All parents are welcome to attend the P&C AGM. This is a great opportunity to come along and hear what the School and P&C has planned for the next 12 months.

During the meeting an election is held for the 2012 P&C committee. New and old faces are most welcome nominate and make the P&C into a group that represents you and the whole school community.

The P&C committee positions are as follows: President; Vice President; Honorary Secretary; Honorary Treasurer; P&C Representative on the School Board; Honorary Auditor; Executive Committee Members including one representative from each subcommittee - Uniform shop, Swimming Pool, Social & Fundraising, Buildings & Grounds, Centenary, and the Information, Communication & Technology Working Group.

All positions are declared vacant at the meeting. If you are interested in being involved or would like further information please contact any of the following past 2011 committee members: As listed below.

 

You are more than welcome to just come along and contribute to the discussion, or simply listen to ideas and plans for the year ahead.

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

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

Important Dates

 

                                                     

Frid 10th February                             P & C Sundowner (5pm Altius Centre)

 

Wed 15th February                             P & C Annual General Meeting (7.30pm Library)

 

Thurs 16th February                           Centenary Meeting (9am Staffroom)

                                                                              

Wed 22nd February                             Parent information sessions Years 1 - 3

 

Thurs 23rd February                            Parent information sessions Years 4 - 7

Chess for life   Term 1

Welcome Back. The schools' Chess Club will recommence for term 1, 2012 on Monday 6th February, (second week back). New members are welcome. If you forget your form, you can obtain one on the first club day. Come along and learn the wonderful game of chess.

Years 2 to 7 (yr 2 if parent thinks child is able) will meet in Rm 16/17. Please bring your lunch.

The cost for Term 1 is $70 per student, ($50 each if more than one child) It would be appreciated if all payments were made at the commencement of the term please as precious time is wasted putting out overdue forms each week). Thank you for your ongoing support.

Any inquiries please feel free to call Jack South, Chess for Life Co-ordinator on 92711006.

 

Chess Tuition-Years 2-7     Nedlands Primary School

 

Name:                                                              Years         Contact _______________

I would like to re-enrol-enrol my son/daughter in the Monday lunch time chess classes and enclose the term payment of $70 ($50 each if more than one child.) If paying by cheque please make payable to Jack South. All payments in named envelopes please and handed into the office before or on the 6th February. Thank you.

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Signed___________________________________________

                                                                          

Community News

 

Super 8's Cricket for Primary School Girls - hosted by Marist Cricket Club and Claremont - Nedlands Cricket Club (Supported by Western Australian Cricket Association)

Nominate a team for a fun introduction to cricket for girls.

First game: Tuesday 21st February and Last game: Tuesday 27th March

Time: 4pm - 5pm

Where: Cresswell Park, Mitford Street, Swanbourne

Contact: Mr Phoebe at Nedlands Primary School on 9386 2278

 

NetSetGo - Netball program for Years 2, 3 & 4. A modified netball program for girls and boys. Commencing in May until mid August.

Please contact: Kim Thurstan on 0417 834 287 or kimthurstan@yahoo.com.au

  

 

Award winning tennis coaching before school

Tennis Factory was recognised at the Australian Tennis Awards for coaching excellence. There are spaces available on Tuesday for pre-primary to Year 3 children wishing to participate in tennis coaching before school. $195 for 8 weeks. Please contact Matt Bull at the Tennis Factory on 9381 2213 or visit www.tennisfactory.com.au to enrol or for more details.

 

Kids Club - For over 20 years Kids Club has been running on Tuesday afternoons after school until 4.45pm. We meet at Nedlands Uniting Church on the corner of Princess Rd and Viewway. Activities include games such as badminton, table tennis, pool and soccer table. Craft activities and other games such as lego are also offered each week. This is followed by afternoon tea and Bible stories and songs then more games. Sometimes we have cooking activities. The cost is $3 each week. The leadership team all have Working with Children Cards and includes 2 qualified teachers.

Please come along or phone Kim Francis 9386 1770 for more information.

 

Rugby Touch - for kids aged 6 to 15 run by Cottesloe Rugby Club at Harvey Field, Broome Street, Cottesloe. Call 0407 009 066 for information and Junior Registration Day - Feb 18th from 10am - 1.30pm.

 

Wembley Bright Blue Light Disco - Friday 17th February 2012 (Special visit from Police Mounted Section between events)

Junior Disco      Kindy to Year 4 - 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Senior Disco      Year 4 to Year 10 - 7.00pm to 9.00pm

 

Perth Chinese School - is a non profit organisation that aims to provide the best opportunities for children (4years old and above) and adults to learn the Chinese language (Mandarin).

Contact:            Mrs Trinh Quach: 0400 963 774, 9344 4821

                        Mrs Li: perthmuzi@gmail.com

                        Website: www.perthchineseschool.com

 

Want to play soccer this winter? - Final registration day Juniors & SSF on Sunday 12th February 10am - 12pm, Rosalie Clubhouse, Onslow Road, Shenton Park. www.subiacosoccer.asn.au

 

Behaviour Tonics are running the following courses at their rooms in Wembley.

1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching Parent Course

Tue 21 & 28 Feb & 6 Mar, 7 - 9.30pm (2 to 5 yrs)

Wed 22 & 29 Feb & 7 Mar, 7-9.30pm (2 to 12 yrs)

Protective Behaviours

Wed 21 & 28 Mar, 7 to 9.30pm

Growing Your Kids Socially (3 to 7 yrs),

Thurs 22 & 29 Mar, 7 to 9pm.

Eat Right, Grow Well (0 to 5 yrs)

1 & 8 Mar, 7 to 9pm

To enquire/register call 9382 1182 or go to www.behaviourtonics.com.au

 

Give Girl Guides a go!

Your local Girl Guide units have vacancies for 2012 - units meet on Monday 5.30pm, or Tuesday 4.30pm, at the Guide Hall, cnr Smyth Road and Monash Ave in Nedlands. Girls between 6 and 10 are welcome to come and join us for crafts, camping, fun, games & more!

Phone Phoebe on 0402 786 297 or email phoebe.huigens@live.com for more information.  

 

Creative Kids Art Club: Enrolments are now being accepted for term 1, 2012. Children from Pre-primary to yr 7 can attend on Monday 4 to 5pm or Tuesday 3.45 to 4.45pm, classes are held in Nedlands. See online for more information http://www.janemckay.com.au/kids.html  or call 93880266. All materials, including art shirts, are supplied.