Election for Year 7 Leadership Position 2013

Each year the school conducts elections for Head Boy and Head Girl and House captains. The students self nominate for the Head Boy and Head Girl role. Each student who nominates is required to submit a written application based on sustained good behaviour, leadership, initiative, sound organizational ability, caring for others and public speaking. While the house captains also need to demonstrate a positive attitude and an interest in physical education and sport as well as leadership qualities.

Once the written nominations have been received, the nominated students deliver a speech for their position and then elections are held by secret ballot.

Current Year 5 and Year 6 students (those Year 6's staying at Nedlands Primary School for Year 7) cast their votes along with the staff to determine who will fill these positions for 2013. Year 6 students attending in 2013 will also be able to represent the school as House Vice Captains. Each staff vote is counted as one vote, the same as the students. I know that there is always a perception that the voting system is 'screened' but this is not the case. All students have a fair and equal chance and this democratic process has proved to be very successful over many years at Nedlands Primary School. The students are very perceptive and choose wisely. 

The Department of Education Services has finalised our School review. A copy has been sent to the Director General of Education and it is now posted on the School website for our communities interest. 

Professor Trevor Parry     

Professor Trevor Parry who is a community member of our School Board has been honoured by the Commissioner for Children and Young People, Mrs Michelle Scott, by being made an Ambassador for Children and Young people. On behalf of the Nedlands Primary School Community I would like to extend our heart felt congratulations to Professor Parry on being bestowed this important role. I have added a short summary of Professor Parry's achievements for your interest.

Professor Trevor Parry AM's influence on diagnosis and treatment of childhood developmental issues has had profound impacts for all young Western Australians. Devoted to ensuring that WA children are able to have the best start in life, he created the WA branch of National Investment in the Early Years (NIFTeY). His experience as a medical professional adds to many boards and institutes dedicated to research into and support of childhood development.

Class Lists for 2013  

Our leadership team and teachers are engaged in the process of forming class lists for 2013. The compilation of class groupings is a process involving many considerations. We deliberate on factors such as academic abilities, individual student needs, gender balance, social considerations, student relationships, friendship networks, parent requests and previous class placements/teachers.

Parents have had the opportunity to submit in writing any educational concerns or considerations to me, as Principal. Submissions should have been made by Friday 9 November 2012.

Forming class lists is a difficult task for all concerned as occasionally regardless of the care taken someone may be disappointed. Parents are encouraged to have positive conversations with children in the lead up to 2013.

School Board Elections

Two separate elections are running concurrently for the election of two staff and one parent position on the School Board. Voting opportunities for staff and parents alike will terminate at 3.30pm Friday 23 November. Both ballot boxes are located in the School Admin area. Results for both elections will be announced to the school Community on Monday the 26 November via a Newsflash.

Nedlands Instrumental Program for 2013

The Musical Aptitude Testing has been completed and students from Years 2 to 4 will be further assessed in the following weeks by the Instrumental Teachers as part of the selection process for our Instrumental Program for 2013.

The number and variety of instruments offered by our school is very extensive:  

Year 3: Violin

Year 4: Cello

Year 5: Trombone / Flute / Clarinet / Trumpet / Percussion / Sax [private]

Year 6: Double Bass

Those students selected will be issued with offers of a place in the Instrumental Program by Monday 3rd December.

Most places will be offered by Monday 3rd of December BUT some places will not be finalised until the end of week ONE of 2013 to allow for any new enrolments that may occur.

If you have any questions regarding the Instrumental Program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Geoff Jones. 

Remembrance Day Service

On Sunday 11th November, Charlotte W. [Head girl] and Yonah Y. [Head boy] accompanied Mr Malcolm and Mr Jones to War Graves at Karrakatta.

The annual service was conducted by the Nedlands Sub-Branch of the RSL and involved students from the four local primary schools. Along with the students representative from the other schools, Charlotte and Yonah presented a poem and laid a wreath in remembrance of those who have lost their life through war.

Pre Primary Vacancies

The school has vacancies left for Pre-Primary students in 2013. Please visit the School Office to enquire.

Nedlands END-of-2012  Christmas Concert

Tickets on sale now

All students who are participating in the concert have received a note this week regarding additional information for our Christmas Concert next week.

This information included the rehearsal schedule for the next two weeks [Years 4-7] and details regarding ticket sales.

TICKETS  Now on sale this week - Monday 19th to Friday 23rd November

Before and after school - on the 'verandah' outside room 4. During the school day - from the office. 

$10 Adults.

$5 - Students who do not attend Nedlands Primary.

Free - Children who attend Nedlands Primary School and their younger siblings.

There are only 630 tickets available. With nearly 300 students performing in the concert, we ask that parents restrict their tickets to approximately two per family [if possible].

SPECIAL REHEARSALS  

It is extremely important that ALL students attend ALL rehearsals.

It is IMPERATIVE that ALL students put in a conscientious effort with their home practice on the pieces required for the Christmas Concert.

HEY! HEY!

Congratulations to all the performers in last weeks Hey! Hey!

A fantastic entertaining event that the whole school thoroughly enjoyed due to the hard work the performers had put into rehearsing their items.

Thank you to the judges [except 'Black Beard'] the Year 7 MCs, Mr Ferguson for his backstage work and Mirella B. and Davis M. for looking after the PA.

Now we look forward the next year's event in term 2.

Interschool Sport

Last Friday, Nedlands Primary School sent 2 softball teams, 2 basketball teams and a cricket team to North Cottesloe Primary School for an interschool sport fixture. All teams acquitted themselves well and we were particularly pleased with the excellent level of sportsmanship displayed by both schools.

We had mixed results; winning one basketball game, both softball games but losing the cricket.

Our next Interschool event will be the Stuart MacGill Cup on Monday, 26th November. We have selected two strong teams and hope to have another successful day.

Primary Triathlon Championship 2012

On Friday the 9th of November, Nedlands Year 6 and 7 students competed in the Primary Triathlon Champion Schools Competition which involved 17 state and private schools. In total 60 Nedlands students competed which was a tremendous turnout. Students competed in teams of 3 with the first competitor swimming 200 metres, the cyclist riding 6km, and the runner completing 2km. Congratulation to Seamus P., Kiran T. and Jamin H. who were placed 4th in a very competitive "B" Division which comprised of 42 teams. Well done to all involved.

Donate your Pencil Case to Kathmandu Kids

As the end of the year approaches we are again collecting pencil cases and contents for poor children in Kathmandu.  Last year 40kg of supplies were collected.  The children and teachers in the Shantinigar slum area were thrilled to receive their gift from Nedlands Primary School. We don't want to disappoint them next year!  Boxes will be available in each classroom for your donations in the last week of school.

Thank you,

Hilary, Jeremy and Julia W (Year 6)

Chess For Life

The 12th annual chess club championship is nearing completion and is once again very kindly being sponsored by the Broadway Fair traders Group. Trophies for Club Champion, 2nd and 3rd place, and participation trophies will be awarded at an assembly to be decided. Good luck to all club members participating. If parents would like their child to learn to play the wonderful game of chess, new members will be welcomed in term 1, 2013 please complete the form below

Jack South.

Chess For Life Coordinator.

WELCOME BACK 2013 Nedlands Primary School 2012 membership form

Chess Tuition-Years 3-7 Term 2 if parent thinks child would interested.    

Due to large numbers wishing to join, please put forms/payment in early so as I am able to assess numbers. Current Members will have first preference.

Name:                                                               Years         Contact _______________

I would like to re-enrol-enrol my son/daughter in the Monday lunch time chess classes (Rn 16/17 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. Thank you.

                                                                                                   Signed______________                

HUIJIA SCHOOL HOMESTAY 2013

We ____________________________________________ are interested in home staying one / two (please circle) Chinese student/s for seven weeks in Term one in 2013. Oldest Nedlands Primary School child _____________________        Room ______________

Date: _______________       Parent's signature: _____________________________________

Parents can also email this expression of interest to Nedlands.ps@education.wa.edu.au

Attn Mr Jones.

Community News

Festival of Tennis - Free event Sunday 25 November 10am - 1pm

State Tennis Centre, Victoria Park Drive, Burswood.

Showcasing all Tennis West Programs 

Have your photograph taken with the Australian Open Tennis Trophies.

For more information please contact Rose-Marie Linke on 6462 8303 or 9361 1500, email rlinke@tennis.com.au or www.tennis.com.au/wa

Methodist Ladies' College - Summer Market - Saturday 24th November 10am-2pm @ 356 Stirling Highway, Claremont.

Join us for heaps of fun, stalls with christmas gifts, bouncy castle, yummy things to eat, books, crafts, face painting, crazy hair, fresh produce, cakes, the kids corner and many more and ever wanted to walk on water, try the amazing H2Orb balls.

Christmas in the Park - City of Nedlands - Sunday 2nd December

5 - 7pm Christmas fun

7 - 8pm Carols by Candlelight

Genesta Park, Warratah Avenue, Dalkeith.

BYO Blankets - candles provided.