University of NSW Maths Competition School Fees 2018 Canteen News It was pleasing to have 60 students sit the University of NSW Maths Competition. Of these 60 students there were 2 distinctions, 16 credits and 6 merits with the remaining 36 students being awarded a participation certificate. Distinctions were achieved by: Harry D and Ethan B Credits were achieved by: Izaac B, Hudson C, Aashna D, Arya D, Samuel H, Will K, Anya L, Anjali M, Toni P, Kashish S, Alexander S, Noah S, Riley T, Henry T, Cindy V and Nicole W Merits were achieved by: Phoebe A, Ishmeet G, Katelyn J, Ella O, Nisarg P and Jackson P Huge congratulations go to these students. The awards and personal data were presented to the students on Wednesday 25th October. Well done! Tony Crampsas, Year 7 teacher [email protected]At the last Governing Council meeting, the council approved that the 2018 school fees be set at $375. This is a $10 increase. A copy of the water-marked notice is attached to this newsletter. If you would like to express an opinion about the 2018 school fees, you are asked to lodge your feedback either to the Business Manager, Mary Dunton, or to the school’s Principal, Sharron Ward, by Thursday 16th November either by email or via a letter. Email contacts are: [email protected] or [email protected]. Any feedback received will be shared with the Governing Council members who have the responsibility of setting the school fees in any given year. We understand that increasing costs place a strain on families and that school fees are part of this picture. As a school there are a number of demands that cannot be met within our existing budget. Staff budget requests for 2018 have indicated that reliable ICT access and increased access to devices is one of the highest priorities. Reliable ICT access will require upgrading our server, wireless points and devices will be a priority budget spend made possible through a modest $10 increase. Mary Dunton, NPS Business Manager: [email protected]Sharron Ward, NPS Principal: [email protected]It is with great sadness to announce that after 11 years Sue Carnell, from the canteen, will be hanging up her apron at the end of the year in search of a sea change. The Governing Council is currently seeking replacement services for the canteen for Term 1 2018. We would like to sincerely thank Sue for all of her hard work and dedication to the children of Nailsworth Primary School and wish her the very best in her upcoming adventures. Luke Montgomery, Governing Council Chairperson NEWSLETTER # 18, 8th November 2017 Term 4, Week 4 Diary Dates www.nailps.sa.edu.au Principal: Sharron Ward | Deputy Principal: Toni Ballard 2 Balfour St, Nailsworth SA 5083 | Ph: 8269 4622 | Fax: 8269 5330 Email: [email protected]Student Absence email: [email protected]Nailsworth Primary School Congratulations to the University of NSW Maths Competition award recipients! Friday 10th November • SRC disco • Assembly hosted by Room 2 Wednesday 15th November • Finance meeting • OSHC meeting Thursday 16th November • Last day for Skipathon payments • NPS Performing Arts Showcase, 6:30pm Friday 17th November PUPIL FREE DAY Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd November • Foundation – Year 2 Swimming Friday 24th November • Assembly host Room 12 Monday 27th – Thursday 30th November • Year 3 – Year 5 Swimming
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University of NSW Maths Competition
School Fees 2018
Canteen News
It was pleasing to have 60 students sit the University of NSW Maths Competition. Of these 60 students there were 2 distinctions, 16 credits and 6 merits with the remaining 36 students being awarded a participation certificate.Distinctions were achieved by: Harry D and Ethan B
Credits were achieved by: Izaac B, Hudson C, Aashna D, Arya D, Samuel H, Will K, Anya L, Anjali M, Toni P, Kashish S, Alexander S, Noah S, Riley T, Henry T, Cindy V and Nicole W
Merits were achieved by: Phoebe A, Ishmeet G, Katelyn J, Ella O, Nisarg P and Jackson P
Huge congratulations go to these students. The awards and personal data were presented to the students on Wednesday 25th October. Well done!Tony Crampsas, Year 7 teacher [email protected]
At the last Governing Council meeting, the council approved that the 2018 school fees be set at $375. This is a $10 increase. A copy of the water-marked notice is attached to this newsletter. If you would like to express an opinion about the 2018 school fees, you are asked to lodge your feedback either to the Business Manager, Mary Dunton, or to the school’s Principal, Sharron Ward, by Thursday 16th November either by email or via a letter. Email contacts are: [email protected] or [email protected]. Any feedback received will be shared with the Governing Council members who have the responsibility of setting the school fees in any given year.We understand that increasing costs place a strain on families and that school fees are part of this picture. As a school there are a number of demands that cannot be met within our existing budget. Staff budget requests for 2018 have indicated that reliable ICT access and increased access to devices is one of the highest priorities. Reliable ICT access will require upgrading our server, wireless points and devices will be a priority budget spend made possible through a modest $10 increase. Mary Dunton, NPS Business Manager: [email protected] Sharron Ward, NPS Principal: [email protected]
It is with great sadness to announce that after 11 years Sue Carnell, from the canteen, will be hanging up her apron at the end of the year in search of a sea change. The Governing Council is currently seeking replacement services for the canteen for Term 1 2018. We would like to sincerely thank Sue for all of her hard work and dedication to the children of Nailsworth Primary School and wish her the very best in her upcoming adventures. Luke Montgomery, Governing Council Chairperson
NEWSLETTER # 18, 8th November 2017
Term 4, Week 4
Diary Dates
www.nailps.sa.edu.au Principal: Sharron Ward | Deputy Principal: Toni Ballard
Congratulations to the University of NSW Maths Competition award recipients!
Friday 10th November
• SRC disco• Assembly hosted by Room 2
Wednesday 15th November
• Finance meeting• OSHC meeting
Thursday 16th November
• Last day for Skipathonpayments
• NPS Performing ArtsShowcase, 6:30pm
Friday 17th November
PUPIL FREE DAY
Monday 20th – Thursday
23rd November
• Foundation – Year 2 Swimming
Friday 24th November • Assembly host Room 12
Monday 27th – Thursday
30th November
• Year 3 – Year 5 Swimming
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Community NoticesThe school’s two notice boards are located on the Front Office verandah and under the shelter by the volleyball court. This week the following notices are displayed:• Does your child love to move to
music? Come and try dancing - ballet, jazz, tap, or Irish dancing. First lesson FREE! For ages 4 and up. Adult classes also available. Adelaide Academy 174 Prospect Road, Prospect. For details, visit http://www.adelaideacademyofirishdancing.com.au or contact Margaret on 0425 028 203.
• Adelaide Harriers have 2 free visits to Come & Try Little Athletics. Phone: 0425201096 for details
• OLSH College tours are on the first Tuesday of every month at 9:30am or 5:30pm. Register at: [email protected] or phone: 82698800
• A ‘Toddlers and Big Feelings’ Seminar on 15th November, 7 – 9pm at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Register on 83031660
• OLSH is accepting enrolments for Year 8 in 2018 and beyond. Phone 8269 8800 Also, welcoming Year 7s from 2019. Enrol today.
SRC News
SRC Disco 2017The SRC is looking forward to hosting the annual SRC Disco on Friday 10th November. Don’t forget to purchase tickets before the disco. Tickets can be purchased from Julie Chambers in her office. Refer to the previous newsletter for further details.
SRC Casual Day On Friday 1st December Nailsworth will have its last SRC Casual Day for 2017. We are asking for a gold coin donation. The money raised will be going to towards school projects such as the re-development of the nature playground and the Friendship Corner.
Salvation Army Christmas AppealThe SRC will be supporting The Salvation Army in collecting food for the disadvantaged leading up to Christmas. The Salvation Army support Australians dealing with financial hardship, the homeless, survivors of family and domestic violence and more. From Week 5 a Christmas tree will be situated outside the library where students and families can freely donate non-perishable foods and other items. Below is a list of food ideas and tips. More information will be given to classes by SRC representatives in Weeks 5 and 6. Louise Iannucci, SRC Coordinator: [email protected]
Gardening - Room 21
Room 21 harvesting from their garden:
Parent Information 2018 Classes
As per the last newsletter, parents who would like to submit any information for consideration of 2018 classes are invited to do so. Please note that we cannot accommodate teacher requests.The last day to receive this information is the end of Week 7, Friday 1st December.Sharron Ward, NPS Principal [email protected]
Introducing The Emotional Thermometer Introducing The Emotional Thermometer
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Introducing The Emotional Thermometer Pillowcase Project
Research shows that a strong social and emotional foundation in childhood powerfully impacts children’s later positive attitudes and behaviours, their academic performance, career path, and adult health outcomes.Classes will be introducing The Emotional Thermometer to students this term. We will be talking about how we can identify and regulate our feelings using the scale and strategies students can use to keep calm.Everyone’s emotions can vary in intensity from strong to weak. But it is when our emotions become extreme and overwhelming that our behaviour often becomes erratic, and this is when we may act aggressively or withdraw.
What is Emotional Awareness? Emotional awareness includes the ability to recognise and understand our own feelings and actions and those of other people, and how our own feelings and actions affect ourselves and others.
What is Self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to express thoughts, feelings and behaviours in socially appropriate ways. Learning to calm down when angry or excited and persisting at difficult tasks are examples of self-regulation.Families may want to use this idea at home too when talking to children about how they are feeling and how their feelings are connected to their choices and behaviour.Marika Glouftsis, Student Wellbeing Coordinator [email protected]
Australian Red Cross visited our school last week to deliver the Pillowcase Project to our Year 3 students. The Pillowcase Project is a school based disaster preparedness education program designed to build children’s knowledge and capacity in disaster preparedness. Sponsored by Disney, the program is part of an international pilot currently taking place in five other countries.
From experience, Australian Red Cross knows that teaching children how to prepare for emergencies can help keep their families and communities safe. This project is part of a broader commitment by Red Cross’ Emergency Services to educate the community on disaster preparedness.
In addition to the 50 minute presentation, run free of charge, students received the following Red Cross preparedness resources: • Emergency Card • Emergency REDiPlan Get ready! Activity book • A Household REDiPlan for parents/guardians • A pillowcase to create their own personal emergency kit.
To learn more about disaster preparedness and Red Cross work in Emergency Services, visit: http://www.redcross.org.au/emergency-services.aspx.
From the Library
Book Fair What a great response to the Book Fair! This year we had 78 orders totalling 169 books – covering a wide range of genres and age groups from picture books to teenage fiction; information texts to craft; fantasy to sport. The school will receive credit at Pegi Williams to buy approximately $700 of books for the library. I thank all the families who felt able to support their child’s literacy in this way.The school order is currently being prepared by Pegi Williams Books – with the books hopefully arriving back at Nailsworth very soon.
Book Whisperers Keep whispering! Reading finishes 1st December 2017 (Week 7) and all those involved will be acknowledged at an assembly.
Readers’ Cup It’s Readers’ Cup time! Reading has started! Students have formed teams of four that will read from a collection of novels ready for a quiz in Week 8. There are three levels of books so that Junior (Years 2-3), Middle (Years 4-5) and Upper Primary (Years 6-7) can be involved. Teams try to read as many of the books in their Cup as they can – not all members need to read all the books – so that as a team they can contribute to the quiz about the books. Participants are also invited to write a question and answer to be included in the quiz.There was a Readers’ Cup meeting last Tuesday, 31st October in the library at which teams selected some of the books which they wanted to be included in their Cup – Junior, Middle or Upper.Happy reading!Nicole Le Mesurier, Teacher Librarian [email protected]
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Skipathon success!
Above: Sport Captains after the Skipathon Health Hustle
Music and Drama News
Performing Arts Showcase 2017 – Thursday 16th November 6:30pmImportant! If your child is in one of the groups mentioned below and will not be available for any of the performances, please send an email to me at [email protected] or contact their class teacher as soon as possible. Out of respect for the other students, we need to ensure that if someone is away we can give ample time for another student to take their place.All students participating in this year’s Performing Arts Showcase will need to arrive at the school by 6:00pm on Thursday 16th November to be signed in outside the OSHC area. A teacher or a staff member will be there to direct them to where they need to go. If your child is bringing a change of clothes or costumes to school please make sure every piece of clothing is labelled and put into a labelled bag for easy collection at the end of the showcase.It is anticipated that the showcase will finish at about 8:00pm but please be aware that this time is approximate. If your child is in Room 21, Room 7A, a choir, band or Drama Club then please check that they have brought home a note about the event. These students will also be doing two daytime performances on the previous day, Wednesday 15th November. They will need their performance clothes on that day as well. Students can wear their performance clothes to school since the first performance starts at 9:00am.Judy Hanel, Music and Drama Teacher [email protected]
SAPSASA Cricket
Congratulations to Hetul for being selected to represent the North Adelaide SAPSASA District Cricket Team at the upcoming carnival from 20th-23rd November. We wish Hetul all the best.George Koulianos, Sports Coordinator: [email protected]
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Nailsworth Primary School - 0305
Notice of Materials and Services Charges for 2018Notice of Charges for Reception To Year 7
ITEMS AND SERVICES COST ($)HEADING
Printed and electronic materials related to the educational program and which are provided for the student
Workbooks $0.00Text Book Hire / E-Book Access $0.00
SUBTOTAL (ZPREM ) $34.00
Stationery items that are provided for the student
Stationery Items $56.00
SUBTOTAL (ZSTAT) $56.00
$0.00$0.00
Other [please Specify]Other [please Specify]
Materials and Services that are provided by the school for the student to consume or use the materials or take ownership of a finished article produced by the student with the materials
Access to Student Information Technology
$88.00
Access to Machinery $0.00
SUBTOTAL (ZACMS) $211.00
Access to Equipment $20.00Curriculum/Subject Supplies and Services
$103.00
$0.00Other [please Specify]
Materials for inclusion in the school library and to enable use by the student
Library resources including access to borrowing library resources
$74.00
SUBTOTAL (ZACLI) $74.00
Total Materials and Services Charge (excluding Subject Charges) $375.00
These subject charges are in addition to the Materials and Services Charge above for those students undertaking the following subjects.
Dear parent or carer, As I’m sure you’re keenly aware, education has never been more important for the future of our children. I would like to reaffirm my commitment to you that South Australian schools will receive the funding and support needed to set our children up for life, citizenship and success. On Sunday we unveiled our new Public Education Action Plan: Your Child, Their School, Our Future. We will focus on 5 key areas:
giving children a head start by continuing to invest in the early years focusing on literacy and numeracy to put the basics first – these skills
are the bedrock of a successful education educating students for the jobs of tomorrow as their world will be very
different to ours help for every student to achieve their best – recognising that many
factors influence a child’s ability to learn well supporting our teachers deliver great results with more help in the
classroom and more opportunities to develop expert skills. This plan reinforces the priority this state government places on public education, including an investment of $2.8 billion on school infrastructure improvements since 2002. In addition, the state government will invest $30 million to help an extra 16,000 families on low to middle incomes with the cost of education in public schools. For more information visit www.yourpublicschool.sa.gov.au. Thank you for supporting our public schools and your child’s education. Yours sincerely
Susan Close Minister for Education and Child Development 23 / 10 / 2017
