Parent - Teacher Meetings
Parent - Teacher information evenings will be held on the 27th and 28th of February once most of the swimming lessons have finished and staff have had time to assess and plan for the best possible learning programs for all children. A timetable will follow in the next newsletter. |
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Acts of Service Assembly
You are invited to join the students and staff in the official launch of the 'Acts of Service' program at the School Assembly on Friday 15th February 2013 at 8.45am in the Altius Centre. The "100 Acts of Service" program is a new initiative that aims to change the way our students view their place in the community, and has been developed as part of the 2013 Centenary Program for the school. The purpose of the program is to encourage and reinforce the value of community service, creating young people ready to take their place in society. Acts of Service performed by the students will be recorded by the students on a secure website www.actsofservice.com.au. The students will each be able to log on and update the Acts of Service they undertake. As students attain a certain number of 'Acts', they will be recognised with a special certificate. On completion of 100 Acts they will receive a commemorative badge.
For more information on how you can support your child and understand this program please visit the website www.actsofservice.com.au.
Jane Leaversuch on behalf of the Centenary Committee
Please be advised that the front office will be closed for the duration of this assembly. |
Staff Movement
Late last year Our Art Specialist, Mrs Chester announced she will be on Long Service Leave and our Groundsman, Mr Rowlands, has moved interstate. In January Mr Malcolm was appointed Principal at Fremantle Primary School. Mrs Smith is currently on leave. As a result, we are pleased to welcome several new staff to our school.
Miss Alexandra Tucker - Year 6
Mr Travis Vredenbregt - Year 5
Mrs Tahlia Anver - Year 3
Mr Randall Smith - Grounds Keeper |
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Health & Safety Issues
All girls and boys are reminded that their hair must be tied back once it reaches shoulder length. This is a health and safety issue and as such forms part of our uniform policy.
It is important that children are wearing the correct footwear. While we understand that many children prefer sandals in the hot weather parents are reminded that joggers are required for all physical education sessions or if your child wishes to play on hard surfaces including the courts and the area near the flagpole. |
2013 Academy Plate - Tennis
For the last four years Nedlands Primary School has entered this city-wide tennis competition. Last year Nedlands PS were the champion girl's team and the runner up in the boy's competition.
We look forward to again sending up to four teams to this year's event. The competition dates are as follows
(Pool play)
Girls Academy Plate Mon 18th March (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Boys Academy Plate Tues 19th March (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Finals to follow on the same day Approx 4.45 - 7.30pm
(Reserve or additional day if required) Friday 22nd March (8:30am -3:30pm)
Any boys or girls who are interested should see Mr de Souza for an entry form. These forms must be returned by Tuesday 19th February.
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House Captains and Vice Captains
House Captains and Vice Captains were introduced to the school last Friday at a very short assembly due to the building work in the Altius Centre. Badges will be formally presented later in the term when the building work is less intrusive. Parents will be notified and invited to attend. |
Nut Products
As a result of discussions with the Department of Health and parents we ask that parents of all students avoid all nuts and the use of nut based spreads in the provision of snacks and lunches to students at the school. This means avoiding peanut paste, hazelnut spread and bags of nuts. It does not include muesli bars.
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State Schoolboys 12s
Trials for this year's State Schoolboys 12s AFL Team will take place during the second week of the April School holidays for students turning 12 in 2013. In order to nominate for the trials please go to the School Sport WA website, www.schoolsportwa.com.au. All relevant details can be found on the website.
Other National Carnivals throughout the year and the trial dates for each of these sports are located below. Nomination can be completed through the SSWA website.
AFL Boys Darwin NT 29/4 - 3/5
Basketball Girls & Boys Perth WA 20/3
Soccer Girls & Boys Richlands Qld 16/3, 23/3, 6/4, 13/4
Hockey Girls & Boys Canberra ACT 27/4
Netball Girls Launceston Tas 19/4
Rugby Boys Lark Hill WA TBA
Tennis Girls & Boys Brisbane QLD 22/6, 23/6
Swimming Girls & Boys Adelaide SA 17/4
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Nedlands Students Experiencing Success
We are very proud to acknowledge the success of Nedlands students in their endeavours both in and out of school.
Emerson R. (pictured) and her skipper were the state champions for the Manly Junior class of yachts in 2012 and participated in the 44th Manly Junior National Championships in Sydney in December. They sailed on Botany Bay in a series of 8 races and they finished third in the all-girl championship (girl crew and skipper) and 19th overall (open fleet).
Jack and Alexandra C. competed successfully in the National Schools Wildwater Championships. Many paddlers competed across a range of events, with success spread across many schools. In the Schools slalom competition Alexandria and Jack won a gold medal in U14 Mixed C2 and Alexandria won Bronze in U13 Girls K1. Jack won silver in U11 boys K1 division.
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Huijia Students
Our 15 visitors from Huijia Private School in Beijing arrived last Wednesday.
Welcome to: Jane, Shirly, Sunny, Betty, Jennifer, Alice, Lean, Beryl, Sand, Edward, Zack, Ricky, William, Tony and Eric.
As well as their Huijia Teacher, Miss Rhonda Dai and their ESL Teacher from Perth, Miss Kate James.
The Huijia students will attend our school for this term with their last day on Tuesday 16th April. They have a special program to complete while they are here and will also integrate with our own students at various times throughout the week.
Sincere thanks goes to the 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.
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In-Term Swimming Lessons
It was a very smooth start to the lessons that commenced last week for the Year 5-7 students at Cottesloe Beach. The last lesson will be this Thursday due to the special assembly on Friday for the launch of the 'Acts of Service'.
The year 1-4 students commence their lessons this coming Monday, 18th March. We welcome back Rhonda McCullough as the Swimming Supervisor. She is very organised and has a wonderful nature with the students.
ALL students should have returned their enrolment form to their class Teacher yesterday, 12th March. 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. |
Before School Swimming Training
Our sincere thanks goes to Annie Kitto who has, once again, offered to run the ever so popular, before school swimming training.
Training will commence next week with the Year 6/7s on Tuesdays and the Year 4/5s on Thursdays.
A note will go home this week with ALL interested students with a request for parent helpers for swimming training and preparing the after training breakfast snacks.
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 you note ASAP so that a roster can be prepared and sent home by this Friday, 15th February.
Swimming Dates for This Tem:
JUNIOR [Year 1-3] House Carnival: Thursday 21st March
SENIOR [Years 4-7] House Carnival: Friday 22nd March
Interschool Carnival [Years 4-7]: Tuesday 3rd April |
Instrumental Program
We are looking forward to another exciting year for instrumental music at Nedlands Primary School.
All lessons will commence next week and students will receive a comprehensive timetable by this Friday.
The ongoing students will be looking forward to continuing their ensemble music making as part of the Orchestra and Year 6/7 Concert Band. The Year 5 Concert Band will commence in Term 3 and the Year 4 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 a date is confirmed with the Instrumental Teachers. |
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Commonwealth Youth Service
Government House Ballroom - Monday, 11th March: 3.00pm.
Our Senior Choir has, once again, been invited to participate in this annual event. This is a very special occasion so with only four weeks preparation time Mrs Conroy and the students will be very busy rehearsing the songs to be performed. |
Crunch & Sip
Nedlands Primary School is a Crunch & Sip school. We allow a set time in class for students to eat fruit or salad vegetables, and they can sip water throughout the day. Water bottles can be placed on the school desk. Crunch & Sip allows your child to re-energise, re-fuel and re-focus. Please send an appropriate amount of Crunch & Sip food every school day. For more information about Crunch & Sip visit www.crunchandsip.com.au |
Waterwise Recognition
Nedlands Primary School was recognised as being a Waterwise school for 10 years. Since 2002 the program has made students aware of the importance of water in our lives, the value of the precious natural resource and to be responsible with water conservation in the environment.
At the end of the 2012 school year, the Honourable Mr Bill Marmion MLA, Minister for Environment and Water presented the school and the 2012 Head Boy and Girl with a new Waterwise sign which is on display as you enter the hall and a framed certificate of recognition, which is in the front administration office. Mrs Margaret Parker was given a certificate for 10 years as Waterwise coordinator.
Water Corporation visitors Mr Graham Cargeeg and Mr Mike Bryant admired our Waterwise gardens, whilst on a tour of the school after the assembly. As we have been enjoying summer, it is a timely reminder to our school community to be Waterwise around their homes, with short showers and restricted garden watering.
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E.S.L. Reading Books
If you have not returned your green folder and reading books please place them in the white tray outside the E.S.L. Room. We are currently stocktaking our resources and we are missing some books. Please check at home, in bags and desk trays.
Mrs Parker, E.S.L. Teacher |
Calling for Class Coordinators
Every year, each class has a Coordinator who compiles the Class List, maintains communication with the teacher should they need assistance, helps to disseminate communications between the school and parents and arranges all social events for their class. This year, the Class Coordinators will not be required to maintain an Emergency Contact "telephone tree" due to the school implementing the SMS emergency contact system. If you would like to know more about this role or would like to nominate yourself, please contact Anne Gribble on agribble@bigpond.net.au |
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P & C Association Sundowner - Friday 22nd February
All parents and children are invited to attend the P&C's welcome Sundowner, with a special invitation extended to those families new to the School. This is a well attended event and it's a great way to meet other School parents. We hope you can make it!
- 5pm-8pm, Friday, 22nd February 2013 Altius Centre
- Drinks are provided - please bring a plate of food to share
- Kidz 'n Sport will provide entertainment for the children
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P&C Social and Fundraising Activities
Your P&C has another fantastic line up of events for your entertainment this year. 2013 will see a return of the famous Quiz Night and a whole new family event for Term 1. We are looking for volunteers to get involved in the planning and organisation of these events. Becoming involved is a great way to meet other parents and is very rewarding. No experience is necessary just a willingness to be a part of the school community. If you are interested please contact Sasha Laurance on 0458 782 207 or sashalaurance@hotmail.com
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P & C News
On behalf of the Parents & Citizens Association I would like to welcome all families back to NPS for 2013 - the school's centenary year! The P&C is helping NPS celebrate by organising several activities throughout the year starting with the Acts of Service Program. All parents are invited to join the students, staff and several dignitaries in the official launch of the 'Acts of Service' program at the School Assembly this Friday (15th Feb) at 8.45am.
The following Friday the P&C invites all NPS families to our annual Sundowner event at the school: 5-8pm on Fri 22nd Feb. This is a great opportunity to relax and meet new and old friends. Kids can join the Kidz n'Sport activities that the P&C provides on the School oval.
Then on Wednesday 6th March the P&C is holding its Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm in the school library. All executive positions are declared open and nominations for the same are invited. 2013 positions to be voted upon at the AGM are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary;and executive committee members for: Social & Fundraising, Communications & Technology, NPS Centenary, Buildings & Grounds, Uniform Shop, Pool; and also the P&C representative to the School Board. Please note we are especially keen to find a volunteer for P&C Secretary in 2013! Nomination forms are available from the front office or by contacting Jane Massey (JMassey@plc.wa.edu.au).
Of course all parents are welcome to come to listen & participate in the P&C at any of our eight meetings throughout the year without becoming a committee member - your input makes a positive difference to the school and our kids' education. It's certainly a busy time of year but I hope to see you soon at some of these events.
Regards,
Ian Crooke
2012 P&C President
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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@iinet.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 13th Feb Swimming Years 5 - 7
Thurs 14th Feb Swimming Years 5 - 7
Frid 15th Feb ACTS OF SERVICE LAUNCH (8.45am - Altius Centre)
Mon 18th Feb Uniform Shop 8.30am
Swimming Years 1 - 4
Tues 19th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Boys Tennis Trials Academy Plate
Wed 20th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
School Board Meeting (1pm)
Thus 21st Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Girls Tennis Trials Academy Plate
Frid 22nd Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Uniform Shop 2.30pm
P & C Sundowner 5-8pm
Mon 25th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Tues 26th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Wed 27th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Parent - Teacher meetings
Thurs 28th Feb Swimming Years 1 - 4
Parent - Teacher meetings |
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Community News
Wembley Bright Blue - Friday 15th February 2013 Venue: Wembley Community Centre
40 Alexander Street Wembley
JUNIOR DISCO (KINDY TO YEAR 4) 5.30PM TO 6.30PM MUSIC, GAMES, PRIZES AND MORE
Free Face Painting with Famous Rosie O (Parents encouraged and welcome to stay)
SENIOR DISCO (YEAR 4 TO YEAR 7) 7.00PM TO 9.00PM
MUSIC, BIG SCREEN, HUGE PRIZES AND MORE
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me - Senior Constable Rita Di Stefano on 0438 743 643 or emailrita.distefano@police.wa.gov.au
All funds raised are directed to the Commissioners fund for sick kids.
Take Home a Big Brother or Big Sister
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 2013 for their 3, 5 or 10 month programs. Our international students from France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Japan, and Spain 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,emailscceaust@scce.com.au or call us toll free on1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship!
The Western Knights Junior Soccer Club is holding its final registration day for the coming season on Saturday 16 February, 11am - 2pm at the clubrooms at Nash Field, Solomon Street, Mosman Park. We are looking for boys and girls in the age groups U6-U16s. Forms may also be downloaded from the websitewww.westernknights.com.au and sent in via email or post. Instructions are on the forms.
Training for most teams will start in the next month. Games start in April.
Queries to juniors@westernknights.com.au
Skyplay Juniors 6-12yrs Tuesdays Term 1 starting 12 Feb 4.30-5.30pm Lords, Subiaco
$120 per child (includes t-shirts and water bottle). Register by emailing mel@skyplay.com.au
'Tennis Excellence - Nedlands is now taking enrolments for Term 1 Junior Programs at Nedlands Tennis Club.
High quality tennis coaching is provided for children of all ages, catering for all levels of experience.
For more information call the Tennis Excellence office on 1300 424 544 or visitwww.tennisexcellence.com.au.
Cirquest - Term 1Program 2013 -Mondays and Tuesdays @ Subiaco PCYC, Rokeby Rd Subiaco.
Ph: 61423941 M: 0408 626 941 and Email: disco.cantito@gmail.com and www.cirquest.com.au
Tennis Coaching - Ross Gerrans "Tennis School" will be conducting tennis coaching for children in your area. Contact Ross on 9284 9588 or Mobile: 0408 945 509.
Dalkeith Nedlands Junior Football Club - registration day Sunday 17th February 10am - 12pm
at Melvista Oval, Melvista Road, Nedlands or log on to www.dnjfc.com. |
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