Griffith North Public School Boonah Street Griffith NSW 2680 T 69621043 F 69641453 Email [email protected]griffithn-Website: www.griffithn-p.school.det.nsw.edu.au u North Weekly News Tuesday, 21 March 2017 Term 1 Week 9 PBL “Reach for the Stars” Badges and Awards Congratulations to the following students who have received our Reach for the Stars Gold Star Award and badge: K-2 Sienna (2/3M) for her genuine honest display of Care, Respect and Responsibility. 3-6 Kellee Rose (3/4D) for being a kind hearted, caring and respectful member of our class. Thank You I would like to thank Mrs Woodward who relieved as Principal while I was on Long Service Leave. Harmony Day Today GNPS celebrated Harmony Day. It is a day where all Australians celebrate our cultural diversity. The theme this year is strength in harmony. Harmony Day gives people the opportunity to celebrate what makes each Australian unique and share what we have in common. The continuing message is that Everyone Belongs. It is a time to reflect on where Australians have come from, recognising the traditional owners of this land. It is also about community participation, inclusiveness and respect – celebrating the different cultures that make Australia a great place to live. Today students participated in different activities during the morning session, which focussed on the theme strength in harmony. Dates To Remember Fri 24 th Mar Netball Gala Day Tues 28 th Mar K-2 Assembly 11.35am KC Hosting Yr 5-6 Bronze award assembly 12.35pm Wed 29 th Mar AECG Meeting 1pm GPS Thurs 30 th Mar GNPS Cross Country Carnival Fri 31 st Mar Rugby Union Gala Day Tues 4 th April K-2 Bronze award assembly 11.35am Yr 3- 4 Bronze award assembly 12.35pm Tues 4 th April- Thurs 6h April Stage 3 excursion to Canberra Fri 7 th April K-2 Easter Hat Parade 11.35-12.30 Last day of Term 1
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Griffith North Public School Boonah Street Griffith NSW 2680 T 69621043 F 69641453 Email [email protected]: www.griffithn-p.school.det.nsw.edu.au u
North Weekly News
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 Term 1 Week 9
PBL “Reach for the Stars” Badges and Awards Congratulations to the following students who have received our Reach for the Stars Gold Star Award and badge: K-2 Sienna (2/3M) for her genuine honest display of Care, Respect and Responsibility. 3-6 Kellee Rose (3/4D) for being a kind hearted, caring and respectful member of our class.
Thank You I would like to thank Mrs Woodward who relieved as Principal while I was on Long Service Leave.
Harmony Day Today GNPS celebrated Harmony Day. It is a day where all Australians celebrate our cultural diversity. The theme this year is strength in harmony. Harmony Day gives people the opportunity to celebrate what makes each Australian unique and share what we have in common. The continuing message is that Everyone Belongs. It is a time to reflect on where Australians have come from, recognising the traditional owners of this land. It is also about community participation, inclusiveness and respect – celebrating the different cultures that make Australia a great place to live.
Today students participated in different activities during the morning session, which focussed on the theme strength in harmony.
Dates To Remember Fri 24th Mar Netball Gala Day Tues 28th Mar K-2 Assembly 11.35am KC Hosting
Yr 5-6 Bronze award assembly 12.35pm Wed 29th Mar AECG Meeting 1pm GPS Thurs 30th Mar GNPS Cross Country Carnival Fri 31st Mar Rugby Union Gala Day Tues 4th April K-2 Bronze award assembly 11.35am
Yr 3- 4 Bronze award assembly 12.35pm Tues 4th April-Thurs 6h April
Stage 3 excursion to Canberra
Fri 7th April K-2 Easter Hat Parade 11.35-12.30 Last day of Term 1
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 Term 1 Week 9
SRC Induction Congratulations to the SRC who were presented with their badges at today’s Harmony Day Assembly. It was lovely having their parents there to participate in this special event by pinning their badges on them. The SRC are: 2/3M: Jezaiah 3A: Molly, Joshua 3/4D: Grace, Beau 4P: Jorja, Max 4/5T: Charlotte, Kieran 5W: Emily, Scholarship 5/6M: Jemma, Cooper 6D: Isabell, Paddy
Thank you Thank you to Rinaland who donated oranges and watermelon to the school today for the students to have for fruit break. It was greatly appreciated.
Stage 3 Canberra Excursion The Stage 3 Canberra excursion for Yr 5&6 students will be held from the 4th – 6th April, Week 11 of Term 1. Final payment is due by
Monday 27th March.
Harmony Day Assembly Awards - Term 1 Week 9
KD: Tyrone, Matthew KC: Preet, Jacob K/1A: Jonathan, Riley 1P: Athea, Monica 1A: Noah, Esther 1/2M Aston, Himandee 2U: Rodi, Sky 2/3M: Tyeshia, Sophie, Jayden 3A: Jenna, Joshua 3/4D: Raja, Alexa 4P: Tara, Ella 4/5T: Maddison, Eliza 5W: Mitavale, Abraam 5/6M: Josevata, Teagan 6D: Abbey, Daniel Italian: Charlotte, Paxton, Mikayla
University of NSW Computer, Science, Mathematics, English, Spelling and Writing Competitions Students in Years 3-6 are invited to participate in the University of NSW Competitions. The competitions are:
Digital Technologies (Yrs. 3 - 6) $8.00;
Science (Yrs. 3-6) $8.00;
Maths (Yrs. 3-6) $8.00;
English (Yrs. 3-6) $8.00;
Spelling (Yrs. 3-6) $10.00; and
Writing (Yrs. 3-6) $15.00.
Entries to all competitions must be to the school by Thursday 23rd March 2017. Payment can be made using POP, cash or cheque. Cheques should be crossed and made payable to Griffith North Public School.
Parent Helpers- Laminating Resources This Wednesday 22nd March from 9.15am, we are looking for 4 to 5 parent helpers to assist in laminating and cutting up some mathematical resources. If you are able to help please let Ms Bourne know. Your help will be greatly appreciated and it should not take more than a few hours.
Tuesday, 21 March 2017 Term 1 Week 9
GNPS Band News Private Tutors - Members of the GNPS band received a note, listing private instrument teachers who have indicated they are willing to teach GNPS band students. While it is not compulsory to get private lessons, it is massively beneficial and something well worth considering.
Riverina and State Music Camps- These wonderful performance opportunities for musicians have now opened up: Riverina Music Camp nomination, or more advanced students can apply for State Music Camp at: https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/state-junior-and-senior-music-camps If you would like further information, please contact Mr Pendlebury. Keep Practising!
Parent Teacher Interviews In the coming weeks teachers will be conducting end of term parent teacher interviews. This is a great way for you to find out about how your child is progressing and ask any questions you may have. You will receive an invitation from your child’s class teacher outlining available interview times. When this note has been returned, teachers will then confirm an interview time with you. We look forward to meeting with you at this time.
Canteen News Week 9
If anyone is interested in helping in the canteen or making a cake, slice etc, it would be greatly appreciated. Please let us know. Thanking you Adele and Paulina Canteen Supervisors
Early Learning Support Class Wanted:
Books and toys with bold contrast pictures in black, white, red or yellow such as those used by young children when developing their vision.
Toys which incorporate light and
movement for visual interest.
If you have any of the above that you no longer need, the Early Learning Support Class would be very appreciative of any donations.
Griffith North Out of School Hours Care
Griffith North Out of School Hours Care are now taking enrolments for the school holidays. Hours of operation will be 7.45am – 6.00pm. Enrolment forms are available at the school office. The Vacation Care Service will be advertised to the wider community from Friday 24th March so please notify the GNOOSH at [email protected] if you will be using the service so your spots are booked in.
When parking around the school please ensure that you are parking correctly according to the signs and using the drop off zone correctly. Concerns have been expressed by nearby residents about cars parking in and over driveways. Please ensure driveways are kept clear at all times and that you are not parked in or too close to the school crossing areas.
Sport News PSSA AFL Congratulations to Paddy who was selected in the Western Riverina PSSA AFL Squad. Paddy will now go on to trial for the Riverina Team. Good luck Paddy.
PSSA Cricket Knockout Competition Griffith North Boys cricket team played Hanwood last Friday at Jubilee Oval. After losing the toss and being put in to field, Griffith North had a fantastic fielding session and had Hanwood all out for 75 runs. The boys all together had a fantastic bowling performance the best bowlers being Joel 2/8, Noah (VC) 1/2 (4 overs bowled) and Billy 2/2. Batting was a combined team effort, the best batter was Noah (VC) scoring 12 runs alongside Paddy (C) also scoring 12 runs. Well done to all of the boys for their fantastic effort and great sportsmanship. We now go on to play Deniliquin South PS. Robert Taylor (Coach)
PSSA Netball Gala Day This Friday our Netball team will be participating in the PSSA Netball Knockout Competition at Jubilee Netball Courts. I would like to wish the team all the best and thank Miss Horton for training the team leading up to this event.
