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 Nedlands Primary School Newsletter
"Experience the Opportunities"
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Newsletter - May 16, 2012
| 35 Kingsway Nedlands WA 6009
ph: (08) 9386 2278 fax: (08) 9389 1922
web: http://www.nedlandsps.wa.edu.au
email: Nedlands.ps@det.wa.edu.au
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Year 3 Room 9 Assembly |
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From The Principal's Desk
Dear Parents and Friends,
Nedlands Primary through the generous support of the Parents and Citizens Association, Department of Education (DoE) initiatives and school resources is working hard to place extension classes and support where it is most needed across the school. I think it is timely to list the extension and support groups that are taking place as a part of the education program here at Nedlands. As a direct result of our P&C funding a days teaching time and granting extra monies for extension classes we are able to provide an extension class for year 1 and 2 students, support classes in writing for year 4 students and one to one Literacy support through the Multi Lit program for certain students in year 3 and 4. An extension class for our years 4 and 5 in Science will commence soon to be followed by an extension class in Visual Art taking place in term 3. The school has timetabled a days teaching for English as a Second Language students, support classes in Writing for Year 5 and 6, while DoE provides extension classes for students through the Primary Extension and Academic Challenge Courses for years 5 ,6 and 7.
Andrew Malcolm
PRINCIPAL
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2011 Annual School Report
Every school is required to seek continual improvement and account for its performance by undertaking self-assessment, planning for improvement, reporting on performance and progress and participating in, and acting on, review processes.
Principals, in collaboration with school staff are required to publish annually a School Report that describes the school's performance and report on legislative and designated policy and program requirements. The 2011 Annual Report has been sent home to all families today for your interest.
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Dance Sport
Dance Sport commenced for all Years 4 - 7's this term courtesy of Dorothy Dance. This enjoyable and entertaining program challenges the students and is focussed on social and physical development. Dorothy Gaunt does an outstanding job running this program for our school and we thank her for her had work. The Year one to three's will participate in this program in term 3.
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Interschool Sport
Our school participates in a series of interschool sports fixtures with our neighbouring schools and this commenced last Friday 11th May.
The winter sports we play include soccer, hockey, football and netball. Our selection process for interschool provides year 7's with the first opportunity to represent the school followed by year 6's and year 5's. All students need to know (especially year 7's) that they must work hard in class to earn the right to represent our school. Last Friday Nedlands versed Dalkeith in the results are as follows;
Football; Nedlands 41 Dalkeith 18
Netball; Netball A Nedlands 14 Dalkeith 13
Netball B Nedlands 28 Dalkeith 3
Hockey; Hockey A Nedlands 1 Dalkeith 16
Hockey B Nedlands 7 Dalkeith 7
Soccer; Soccer A Nedlands 5 Dalkeith 8
Soccer B Nedlands 4 Dalkeith 1
Congratulations to all those involved. |
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Heather's Hutch Menu
Sushi will be added to the menu in Term 3 for two days a week, more news to follow. |
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Term Planner
Please use the Term Planner as a handy reference but do cross reference it with the Newsletter and Newsflashes in case of any late changes.
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Contact Details Update
Please advise the office if you have any new land line phone numbers or mobile numbers, as these need to be kept updated for our student information sheets in case of emergency. |
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School Photos
A note will go home soon with all the details regarding this years school photos. The dates are booked:
Wednesday 30th May - Years 1 - 7
- On-site Pre-primary
- Nedlands Park Kindergarten Group
Thursday 31st May - Nedlands Park Pre-primary - Nedlands Park Kindergarten |
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Authority for student to leave school premises
Please be reminded that if you wish to collect your child from class during school hours you must come to the office and complete the sign out book and be issued with an authority for student to leave school premises note to pass to the classroom teacher allowing the child to leave the class.
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HEY! HEY!
We are all looking forward to another entertaining event for this Semester. The entry forms are now available from the desk in the Hall - they came out on Monday.
The forms are due back this coming Friday, 18th May and need to be placed in the box in the office foyer. A reminder that only students in years 3 to 7 can audition for this event.
Auditions will be held next Thursday/ Friday with the successful items pinned up on the Altius Centre door at the end of the Friday, 25th May.
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Ensemble Concert 2012
Tuesday 22nd May 2012 - Altius Centre - 7.30pm to 8.15pm
This special evening will give ALL parents the opportunity to hear their child perform in the String Orchestra, Jazz Band and Senior Concert Band.
All the children have been rehearsing diligently since the beginning of this year so it will be extremely rewarding for them to be able to entertain their parents and friends to show what they have achieved so far this year.
A note will go home this week to all students involved regarding the organisation for the performance. |
Bahá'í Children's Classes at Nedlands Primary
Bahá'í Children's classes will continue to be offered to the children of Nedlands Primary School throughout 2012 as a component of Special Religious Education. Children from all religious and cultural backgrounds are welcome. The curriculum used is 'The Peace Pack', based on the Bahá'í teachings. (This Curriculum will be available for parents to view at school reception.)
Students learn how spiritual qualities, or virtues, such as honesty, courtesy and service are a necessary part of a peaceful community and world. They learn about all the major religions of the world and how they connect with each other. The students gain understanding and skills which will equip them to become world citizens - such as freedom from prejudice, belief in the oneness of humanity, the essential unity of world faiths and the art of consultation.
These concepts are taught through art, drama, craft and music.
- The Development of Character
- The Unity of Faiths
- A Peaceful World
- Independent Thinking
- Inner Peace. The students learn that peace in the world begins with inner peace and that prayer, meditation, and service to humanity will help them along this path.
The teachers are trained volunteers, accredited by the Department of Education & Training. All have "Working with Children Checks". Parents are very welcome to contact Mrs Wendy Wisniewski for information Tel 0438 319 195 about the Bahá'í classes. |
The new 2012 / 2013 Perth Entertainment™ Books are here!!!
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ONLINE HERE: https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/87n324 |
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P & C News
Your P&C Association continues to direct funding and volunteer effort towards enhancing students' experiences at NPS. In recent weeks the P&C has:
Continued the provision of school uniforms at the Uniform Shop, while delivering cost savings to parents.
Provided funding support to NPS for additional teaching staff.
Funded Mathletics licences for 2013 for all NPS students.Provided funding support to NPS for additional teaching staff.
Our next meeting is tonight!: Wednesday May 16 at 7.30pm in the School library. We hope to see you there (new members can sign up anytime.)
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Contact your NPS P & C Committee | |
Ian Crooke |
President |
0437 486 373 |
iancrooke@bigpond.com | |
Jono Matthews |
Vice President |
0422 037 906 |
jmatthews@iipc.com.au | |
Jean Wei Choo |
Treasurer |
0421 465 623 |
NPS.PandC.Treasurer@gmail.com | |
Jane Massey |
Secretary |
0408 329 118 |
JMassey@plc.wa.edu.au | |
Sasha Laurance |
Social & Fundraising |
0458 782 207 |
sashalaurance@hotmail.com | |
Anne Gribble |
Communications & Tech |
0400 108 805 |
agribble@bigpond.net.au | |
Jane Leaversuch |
Centenary |
0419 944 528 |
jane.leaversuch@bigpond.com | |
David Utting |
Building & Grounds |
0416 187 462 |
david@davidutting.com | |
Bronwyn Nelles |
Uniform Shop |
0410 005 825 |
bronwynnelles@aapt.net.au | |
Christina Pascall |
School Pool |
0405 148 764 |
christinapascall@gmail.com | |
Ian Crooke |
School Board Rep |
0437 486 373 |
iancrooke@bigpond.com |
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Important Dates
Wed 16th May NAPLAN testing
P & C Meeting 7.30pm (Library)
Thurs 17th May NAPLAN testing
Year 4 - 7 Dance
Frid 18th May Interschool Sport Year 6 & 7
Mon 21st May Uniform Shop open (am)
TOMS Workshop (pm)
Tues 22nd May Instrumental Concert 7.30 - 8.15pm (Altius Centre)
Thurs 24th May Year 4 - 7 Dance
Frid 25th May Assembly Year 5's Rms 12/13
Yr 4/5 TAGS Science starts
Tim Winton writing competition
Mon 28th May TOMS Workshop (pm)
Wed 30th May School Photos P/P - Year 7
Thurs 31st May Year 4 - 7 Dance
Centenary meeting 9am - (Staffroom)
School Photos - Nedlands Park
Frid 1st June HEY HEY
Uniform Shop open (pm) |
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Community News
Fed Up with Children's Behaviour - Tuesday 19th June, 7 - 9pm light dupper Hadley Hall, Methodist Ladies College, 356 Stirling Hwy Claremont.
Tickets $15pp online - http://events-made-easy.com/fedup2012.
John Forrest Secondary College - Celebrating 50 Years Anniversary Concert -
25th May at 7.30pm at John Forrest Secondary College Gymnasium. Tickets $10 (Adult) $5 (Student) Supper provided and tickets available at door.
Contact Stephanie Parr on 9473 4029 or Stephanie.parr@det.wa.edu.au for more details.
Project Kids - We will be running a variety of programs this year, so if your child is currently aged 7 OR 11, and has not attended Project KIDS in the past, please call us to book your child in for some activities. We look forward to meeting your child and trying out some new games together! Please call the Project KIDS team at The University of Western Australia on 6488 7342 or email the Project KIDS coordinator Rebecca Seward at rebecca.seward@uwa.edu.au.
YMCA Nedlands - offers after school and vacation care for primary school aged children.
Call YMCA Nedlands on 0403 347 961 after 2pm or YMCA Perth on 9473 8480 during office hours.
"Dalkeith Primary School is hosting a talk by Sue Dengate, Australian author of the "Fed Up" series, on Tuesday June 19 from 7pm at MLC. The talk is titled "Fed Up with Childrens' Behaviour: How Diet can Affect Your Whole Family". For more information about Sue visit www.fedup.com.au, or to book tickets ($15 online) go to www.events-made-easy.com/fedup 2012
Redkite Corporate Quiz Event 2012 - 8th Annual Corporate Quiz - Friday 31st August at 6.30pm - 11.30pm. Perth Convention Centre - $2200 per table of ten.
Enquiries: nsandrini@redkite.org.au or (08) 9384 7966
Foster Carers Association -
In need of babies and children's clothes from birth to 10 years in good condition please. Also good condition baby furniture. (No soft toys).
Also women's clothing in good condition all sizes.
Please deliver to Angela Nice, 53 Claremont Crescent, Swanbourne or telephone 9385 6970 or 0422 431 417 to arrange collection if you are unable to deliver. Thank you.
Rock and Water Programme - Saturday 26th May 8.30-12.30
Facilitated by Craig Van Waardenburg (accredited Rock and Water trainer) this family activity-based program builds on the complementary strengths of 'the rock' and 'the water'. One is firm and assertive, while the other is flexible and willing to cooperate.
We encourage fathers, mothers, daughters and sons to spend a Saturday morning together examining their emotional connections with each other whilst learning new skills to strengthen family ties.
For further information please phone 9489 6322
Take Home a Big Brother or Big Sister by Hosting a Short Term Exchange Student.
Give your children the wonderful opportunity to have an international big brother or big sister by hosting one of our exceptional international students arriving in Australia in July 2012 for a short term of only 3 months. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Austria Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden will live as a local, attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover - all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at www.scce.com.au, email scceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our little booklets of international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friend
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