It’s a girl

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Stone on the birth of their baby girl. Koa

arrived 4.5 weeks early giving Mrs Stone very little time to rest! Mother,

father and baby Koa are all doing well.

Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) Opening – 11 March

2016

We will hold a special opening of our newly erected COLA on Friday

11 March at 10am. Member for Keira Ryan Park will officially open our

new COLA. The school P and C were successful in their grant

application through the Community Building Partnership Grant which is

an initiative of the State Government. The P and C also partially funded

the COLA using funds raised thought out the last couple of years by the

school community! A mammoth effort! The basis of our grant

application was to further support the promotion of a healthy lifestyle

no matter what the weather conditions.

Students and teachers will participate in a whole school Zumba class to

celebrate the opening.

Student Representative Council (SRC) Elections

Congratulations to the SRC representatives who were elected to

represent their class and peers in 2016. A report will feature in next

weeks newsletter.

District Swimming Carnival

A scorching hot day meant that our school representatives were very

keen to swim in their events. As usual there were lots of supporters and

the kids from Nareena Hills demonstrated great sportsmanship!

Congratulations to all swimmers for doing your best and representing

your school with pride!

A swimming carnival round up will follow in the sports section!

NAREENA HILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

School Newsletter

A NUT AND EGG AWARE SCHOOL

Number 73

Friday 26 February 2016 Term 1 Week 5, 2016

Caring, Living, Learning

PUBLIC SCHOOL

Jacaranda Avenue, Figtree NSW 2525

Ph: 4226 3867 Fax: 4226 5087

www.nareenahil-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

email: nareenahil-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal : Giselle Coltman

RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY RESILIENCE

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

DIARY DATES

Student Banking

Tuesday

Canteen

Wednesday, Thursday

26 Feb Southern Stars Performing

Company nominations close

2 Mar Figtree High School Expo

Night - 6pm

SCSSA Tennis Trials

3Mar Cricket coaching 8.15am

4 Mar 5/6M Assembly Item - 2.20pm

CWPSSA Trials - Soccer

8 Mar SCSSA Swimming

9 Mar Paul Kelly Cup

10 Mar Selective High School Test -

SHHS

Cricket coaching 8.15am

11 Mar Gala Opening of COLA - 10am

CWPSSA Rugby League Trials

CWPSSA Netball Trials

16 Mar P&C Meeting - 7pm

17 Mar Zone Hockey

Cricket coaching 8.15am

21 Mar ROSA Assembly - 9.30am 24 Mar Combined Easter Scripture

Assembly 10am - 11am

25 Mar Good Friday

24 Mar Easter Monday

31 Mar School Cross Country

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PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE CONTINUED

Election of Ministers

Below is an amended list of elected Ministers.

Voluntary School Contributions

Thank you to the families who have paid their voluntary school contributions. Our contributions for 2016

remain the same as last year - $30 per student or $60 per family (with two or more children attending

the school).

Funds raised from the Voluntary Contributions go towards resources directly linked to the teaching and

learning programs at the school and ultimately towards supporting the students at Nareena Hills Public

School.

Payments may be made online using the POP reference: Voluntary School Contributions.

Family Holidays

I would like to inform parents that last year the Department of Education implemented a change to the

School Attendance Policy. As part of the implementation of the National Standards for Student

Attendance Data Reporting, holidays taken by students outside of school vacation periods will now be

included as absences. A Certificate of Exemption can no longer be granted for this purpose. Families are

encouraged to holiday or travel during school vacations. If travel outside of school vacation periods is

necessary, parents will need to complete an Application for Extended Leave – Travel at the school office

for my approval. If the application is approved your child’s absence will be marked as Leave. If you have

any questions regarding this new procedure, please contact our school office.

No Go Tell

Students must develop strategies to assist them in situations that make them feel unsafe. At school

students are taught the ‘NO GO TELL’ strategy. Students must have an active voice and take a

stance against bullies!

Please reinforce this strategy with your children at home:

No - Stop interfering in our game John.

Go - Move to another area.

Tell - “John… I have asked you to stop; now I am going to tell the teacher”.

Students must use this strategy to ensure timely support and action.

Nareena Hills Public School has a zero tolerance policy to bullying behaviours.

The NSW Department of Education rejects all forms of bullying. All students and staff have the right to

be treated fairly and with dignity in an environment free from disruption, intimidation, harassment,

victimisation and discrimination.

Giselle Coltman

Principal

Portfolio Learning News Sport Events Environment

Minister James R Samuel C Sebastian S Alice C Nicolas N

Deputy Minister Hayden

MB

Demi A Ebony E Georgia G Anthony V

Parent Action Symbol!

If you see this symbol next to an item, then it is

something that you may either have to action or

note in your diary.

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UPCOMING PAYMENTS

CANTEEN ROSTER

District Swimming Carnival

When: Wednesday 24 February

Where: Western Suburbs Pool

Cost: $5.00

Due: DUE NOW

Young Leaders Conference

When: Monday 29 February

Where: Allphones Arena

Cost: $35.00

Due: NOW

AFL Paul Kelly Cup Gala Day

When: Wednesday 9 March Where: Thomas Dalton Park, Towradgi

Cost: $8.00

Online Ref: Paul Kelly Cup

Due; Thursday 3 March

Voluntary School Contributions

Cost: $30 per student or $60 per family (with two or

more children attending the school.)

Online Ref: Voluntary School Contributions

This term you will notice that we only have one assembly item, this is

due to a number of community events happening in the term.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT

BEFORE 6PM, THE PAYMENT WILL APPEAR IN THE

SCHOOL’S BANK SUMMARY DETAILS THE NEXT

MORNING.

Term 1

Next Assembly Week 6

commences at 2.20pm

Week 6 Friday 4 March - 5/6M Assembly Item

Wednesdays 9.00 - 2.30pm

Term 1

Week 6 2 March

Kaylene Crowe, Kristy Clifford,

Megan Arthur

Week 7 9 March

Natalie Nicastri, Christine Gregory,

Amanda Schipp, Kirsten Potter

Week 8 16 March

Rachel Kendon, Louise Coleman,

Julijana Stanojevic,

Tammy Montgomery

Thursday 9.00 - 2.30pm

Term 1

Week 6 3 March

Kelly Lazicic, Alannah Tagliapietra,

Debra Tagliapietra

Week 7 10 March

Linda Zanotto, Kate Johnson,

Vanessa Smith, Anne Simpson

Week 7 17 March

Linda Zanotto, Kate Johnson,

Vanessa Smith, Anne Simpson

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SCHOOL NEWS

https://www.eaa.unsw.edu.au/

Once again NHPS will be administering the International Competitions and Assessments for

Schools (ICAS).

These are independent skills-based assessments with a competition element. Commonly referred to as

the UNSW tests, ICAS is unique, being the most comprehensive generally available suite of academic

assessments and school tests for primary and secondary school students.

Please discuss with your children their interest in participating in this program. Below is a schedule of fees

and dates. For further information see the above website. Entry form will be available next week.

Lowes Bring in your school uniform receipts from Lowes and place them in the box at the office. Please ensure you have your child’s name and class on the receipt. A draw will take place at the Easter

Celebration and the winner will received a gift voucher.

Lost Property

After the swimming carnival/s we have a few towels and goggles residing in lost property.

A brand name silver bracelet found in the street at the start of school still waiting to be

collected.

During week 6 we will be focussing on the value of RESPECT.

The focus statement is

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

This week PBL lessons will be about respect in the playground. Play by the rules. Cooperate. Share the space. Care for the environment.

ICAS Subject Sitting Date Fee Open to …

Digital Technologies Tuesday, 17 May $8.80 Years 3 - 6

Science Tuesday, 31 May $8.80 Years 3 - 6

Writing Monday, 13 June $18.70 Years 3 - 6

Spelling Wednesday, 15 June $12.10 Years 3 - 6

English Tuesday, 2 August $8.80 Years 3 - 6

Mathematics Tuesday, 16 August $8.80 Years 3 - 6

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING

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Nareena Hills Swimming Age Champions

Well done to the following students who were awarded age champion, what a great achievement!

Junior Boys: Caleb D

Junior Girls: Jessica N

11yr Boys: Slater A

11yr Girls: Niamh C

Senior Boys: Darcy M

Senior Girls: Audrey N

House Champions: Wattle

District Swimming Carnival

Well done to the following students who competed in the District Swimming Carnival on Wednesday.

They demonstrated great sportsmanship and gave it their best effort! The following students represented

the school:

1/2JM - Pippa 1/2T - Aaliah & James 3/4B - Amarli, Ben C, Ben K, Joshua, Sydney and Kalani

3/4D - Caleb, Juanita, Jessica, Mia, Max and Noah 3/4L - Jayden, Jade and Sierra

5G - Chloe, Joel and Nicolas 5/6C - Slater, Michael, Samuel, Darcy and Arwen

5/6M - Demi, Alice, Niamh, Chloe, Audrey, Sebastian and Louis

Congratulations to these students who will be representing the school at the Regional Swimming

Carnival:

Jade – 50m Freestyle (1st)

Darcy – Breaststroke (1st), Buttefly (2nd), 100m Freestyle (2nd), 50m Freestyle (2nd), Backstroke (2nd)

Niamh – Breaststroke (1st), Backstroke (1st), Butterfly (1st), 50m Freestyle (2nd)

Jess – Backstroke (2nd), 50m Freestyle (2nd), Butterfly (2nd)

Amarli – 50m Freestyle (1st)

Junior Girls Relay Team (1st) – Jess, Mia, Sierra, Amarli

Senior Boys Relay Team (1st) – Darcy, Sebastian, Nicolas, Louis

Well done also to the following competitors who also placed in the carnival:

Alice – Breast stroke (3rd)

Mia – Butterfly (3rd)

Senior Girls Relay Team (3rd) – Niamh, Audrey, Arwen, Chloe

SPORTS NEWS

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SPORT NEWS CONTINUED

Nareena Hills also had amazing accomplishments, with the following students receiving age-champion

placement.

Niamh – 11 yr Age Champion

Darcy – Snr Runners Up Age Champion

Jess – Jnr Runners Up Age Champion

A great combined effort by all competitors at the District Carnival ensured that Nareena Hills received

the highest team ranking, beating all the other schools at the carnival. What a great accomplishment!

Again we would like to thank all the parents who assisted on the day timekeeping. We appreciate the

time you have put in, especially on such a hot day!

Representative Selection

Congratulations to the following students were selected in the Central Wollongong PSSA Teams to trial

in the Northern Illawarra Zone:

Michael A – Cricket

Chloe K - Basketball

Congratulations also goes to Ben J who has been selected in the South Coast Basketball team.

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NOTICEBOARD ITEMS

Wests Illawarra Hockey Club - boys and girls welcome ages 5– 15. Registration Tues 1 March between 5 - 7pm at Unanderra

hockey fields. All enquiries to:- juniors@westsillawarrahockey.com.au Or contact Karina on 0419441103.

Players can also register online at www.westsillawarrahockey.com.au