From our Principal… From Our Principal…. Dear families, Welcome back! Welcome back from what I hope was a delightful holiday for you all. It was great, as I visited classrooms on Monday, to see students in their uniforms, displaying wonderful learning behaviours and actively engaged in their learning. We can all be very proud of how they have settled back into school routines so well. We have a busy term ahead of us. In addition to continuing the excellent teaching and learning that occurs every day in classrooms, we have a number of additional activities to look forward to. These include Swim and Water Safety programs, school walkathon, 5/6 swimming carnival, the Dance Fever performance, the Esk Band Extravaganza, Orientation Evening for 2018 Kindergarten families, orientation days and celebrations for our Grade 6 students, and class picnics. During this busyness and excitement, we will be supporting our students to maintain their high standards of learning and behaviour to ensure that each day of 2017 remains a productive one, enabling them to make the most of the learning opportunities provided. We wear hats this term Thank you for supporting us in our wearing of hats in term 4. It was pleasing to see most of our students wearing hats from the beginning of the term. In line with school policy, children who do not wear a hat at recess and lunchtimes will be asked to sit in designated shaded areas around the play areas. A reminder that school hats are available for purchase from our school office for $8:00. They are also available from Targetts Schoolwear. Prep playspace upgrade If you have been in our prep play space recently, you will have seen some changes. These are part of a much- looked-forward-to upgrade to this area. The old ‘hitting wall’ has been removed, giving a much better play area and making way for one of the large poles (now in place) which will hold up our new shade sails (to be installed in the next few weeks). Also to be put in this term will be a wooden deck in front of the Prep classroom and some new soft surfacing. Singfest A wonderful night at the Albert Hall was had on Wednesday of the last week of term 3. Congratulations to our school choir who were magnificent ambassadors of our school as they sang in the annual Singfest event. Thank you to Mr lamb for his great teaching, and to parents and teachers for supporting our choir members. Student Free Day Friday November 3rd Teacher Learning Day NORWOOD NEWS - 18th October 2017 Norwood Primary School Department of Education Sally
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From our Principal… From Our Principal…. Dear families, Welcome back! Welcome back from what I hope was a delightful holiday for you all. It was great, as I visited classrooms on Monday, to see students in their uniforms, displaying wonderful learning behaviours and actively engaged in their learning. We can all be very proud of how they have settled back into school routines so well. We have a busy term ahead of us. In addition to continuing the excellent teaching and learning that occurs every day in classrooms, we have a number of additional activities to look forward to. These include Swim and Water Safety programs, school walkathon, 5/6 swimming carnival, the Dance Fever performance, the Esk Band Extravaganza, Orientation Evening for 2018 Kindergarten families, orientation days and celebrations for our Grade 6 students, and class picnics. During this busyness and excitement, we will be supporting our students to maintain their high standards of learning and behaviour to ensure that each day of 2017 remains a productive one, enabling them to make the most of the learning opportunities provided. We wear hats this term Thank you for supporting us in our wearing of hats in term 4. It was pleasing to see most of our students wearing hats from the beginning of the term. In line with school policy, children who do not wear a hat at recess and lunchtimes will be asked to sit in designated shaded areas around the play areas. A reminder that school hats are available for purchase from our school office for $8:00. They are also available from Targetts Schoolwear. Prep playspace upgrade If you have been in our prep play space recently, you will have seen some changes. These are part of a much-looked-forward-to upgrade to this area. The old ‘hitting
wall’ has been removed, giving a much better play area and making way for one of the large poles (now in place) which will hold up our new shade sails (to be installed in the next few weeks). Also to be put in this term will be a wooden deck in front of the Prep classroom and some new soft surfacing. Singfest A wonderful night at the Albert Hall was had on Wednesday of the last week of term 3. Congratulations to our school choir who were magnificent ambassadors of our school as they sang in the annual Singfest event. Thank you to Mr lamb for his great teaching, and to parents and teachers for supporting our choir members.
Student Free Day Friday November 3rd Teacher Learning Day
NORWOOD NEWS - 18th October 2017
Norwood Primary School Department of Education
Sally
Walkathon Thursday 9th November
In 22 days the Student Parliament will be having its main fundraiser - the Walkathon. Family and friends are invited to support the walking efforts of our students. Kinder Williams will walk some laps of the course on the Friday morning. Donation forms are supplied with this week’s newsletter. The students will walk between recess and lunch. The Parliament challenges each class to raise $300. Good luck! Gary Jones
Summer Uniforms & Hats
Hats are required to be worn when outside (only blue broadbrim hats or legionnaire caps are permitted). Broadbrim hats are available at the school office for $8.00. Summer Uniform: School dress, blue socks, black shoes, school sun hat
OR Grey shorts, pale blue short sleeved shirt, short grey socks, black shoes, school sun hat.
Prep Excursion to the Bike Centre
As part of our Safety unit, the Prep classes will be visiting the Road Safety Bike Centre on Tuesday, 7th November.
Classes will be going at different times, leaving school on buses at - Prep BL and Preps from Prep/1 WH - 9:00 till 11:00 Prep CF - 10:45 till 12:45.
Children should wear PE uniform and have a large drink. Each child will need to supply their own bike or scooter and helmet. These can be brought to school in the morning for transport on the bus. We would love some helpers with their current Working with Vulnerable People card (WWVP) to join us. Please let us know if you are available. Due to safety reasons and numbers, we ask that siblings do not attend. Thankyou from the Prep team.
Assembly Roster
Primary Wednesday 25th October at 2:20pm
Hosted by 3-4 Hill
Early Childhood Wednesday 1st November at 2:20pm
Hosted by Prep Bailey/Leedham
Being Responsible: Prep C/F - Mitchell, Henry Prep-1 W/H - Quinn, Amber 1-2 B - Izaiah, Emma, Ella 1-2 M - Ari, Jack, Charlie 1-2 Y - Anna, Ethan, Tristan Being Resilient: 1-2 B - Amalie 3-4 S - Riley 5-6 M/P - Ryan, Kenneth
2017 Primary School Basketball Tournament
3-4 Tournament - 21st & 22nd October 5-6 Tournament - 28th & 29th October
There will be four teams from the grade 3-4s participating this weekend. We wish the 32 participants, coaches, assistants and families all the best for the friendly competition. Teams will play three games on Saturday with Sunday games determined by Saturday results. All children have received a copy of the roster. Gary Jones
Gumnuts and Chatterbox Excursion
Time: 10am - 12pm Date: Wednesday 25th October
To celebrate Children’s Week we are joining the celebrations at the Launceston City Park for the annual Teddy Bears Picnic. Please let me know if you will be attending. Please note: there will be no sessions held at school on this day. Ellena Osborne
State Athletics
Carnival
On the last day of Term 3, Norwood had 4 representatives in the State Athletics Carnival. A huge congratulations to: Cameron P (13th in the 1500m), Harry S (7th in the 800m), Matthew R (2nd in the 1500m, 4th in the 800m), and Riley H (2nd in the 100m heat, 7th in the 100m final, and 3rd in the 200m heat). Well done boys, you all performed very well at the state level. Josh Leighton
Congratulations
Being Respectful: 1-2B - Halli 2-3 B/H - Whole Class 3-4 S - Bryah
From the Classrooms: Grade 5-6 Richards have created symbolic maps of their lives. They have added people, things and places which are special to them. Each map has a key, island and a compass rose.
Starts on Monday 23rd October Finishes on Thursday 2nd November
Week 1: Glen Dhu Pool Week 2: Glen Dhu Pool & L’ton Aquatic Centre
Invited Gr 6 students will go with their own classes. 9:30am 3-4S & 4-5H 10:30am 3s from 2-3BH, 3-4H, 5s from 5-6R 11:30am 3-4G & 5s from 5-6D & 5-6MP 1:00pm 3-4F & 5s from 5-6Rae
Our annual program for children in grades 3-5 is approaching and will be held at Glen Dhu Pool for the first seven days and the Launceston Aquatic Centre for days eight and nine.
Please remember to have your child equipped with the appropriate attire and prepared to swim on day one. Glen Dhu Pool is an outdoor venue, so please consider warm clothing for both before and after the aquatic activities take place. The Launceston Aquatic Centre is a sheltered, warm environment both in and out of the water and I strongly encourage all students involved to fully commit to attending this compulsory program. In the past our overall attendance has been disappointing. Every day counts! If your child is unable to attend all or part of this compulsory program a medical certificate may be required. Being confident in and around aquatic environments is a very important life skill.
You will need: ◊ Bathers ◊ Towel ◊ Plastic bag (for wet bathers, towel etc.) ◊ Goggles (can be taken but will be used sparingly during
the program) ◊ School windcheater - to put on when leaving the pool.
Please remember that if your child regularly accesses the canteen on Thursdays and Fridays, the above timetable may have an effect on recess and lunchtime ordering. We will also allow 15 minutes either side of the one hour session for travel and change room procedures. E.g: 9:30am - 10:30am timeslot, bus leaves school at 9:15am and returns to school at 10:45am approx.
If parents wish to observe their child at work during the program, they will need to inform the Aquatic Centre front desk of their purpose, or pay admission. Please let me know on the day if you wish to observe at Glen Dhu. The first 2 days and the last 2 days of the program are best avoided when observing. Josh Leighton
Swimming and Water Safety Program for all Grade 3, 4 & 5 Students
Car Boot Sale & Makers Market
When: Saturday October 28th Time: 8am-2pm Cost: $15 per spot, $5 to hire a table Book via school office or [email protected]
The School Association will hold a cake stall and a BBQ. For the cake stall, please support us with donations of cakes and biscuits (no nuts or cream), with all ingredients to be listed please. Paper plates can be collected from the school office.
If you are able to volunteer your time to support on these stalls please email [email protected] or sign up on the notice board.
Disco Thank you for your support at another successful Norwood Primary Disco. DJ Dan was once again amazing and entertained us through the night. Over $900 was raised to go towards school initiatives.
Christmas Raffle Tickets will be on sale from 28th October. The Norwood Christmas Hamper is back and we need your help!!! We are seeking donations of: shortbread, bonbons, chocolates, fruit cake, biscotti, chocolate twirls, Christmas pudding, fruit mince pies or vouchers.
School Fair 2018 Back by popular demand the Norwood Primary School Fair returns in 2018. Save this date Saturday March 17th 2018.
Please contact Ben Cunningham if you are able to assist or to make donations. Phone 0437 918 802 or email [email protected]
Our next Fair meeting will be on Tuesday 24th October at 7pm in the spare classroom at NPS.
Scholastic Book Club All orders with money (in an envelope or zip lock bag) need to be returned to school no later than Thursday 2nd November. Thank you!
Calendar Oct: 21st - 22nd Gr 3-4 Basketball Tournament 23rd Swimming and Water Safety begins 28th - 29th Gr 5-6 Basketball Tournament 28th Car Boot Sale & Makers Market 31st K-2 ‘Let’s Stamp Out Bullying’ Nov: 2nd Book Club orders due 3rd Student Free Day 6th Recreation Day (public holiday) 7th Prep Excursion to Bike Centre 9th Walkathon 23rd Kinder Orientation Meeting @ 7pm 24th Grade 5-6 Swimming Carnival 29th High School Orientation Day 30th Dance Fever performance Dec: 1st LSSSA Swimming Carnival 6th Last day for Chatterbox & Gumnuts 8th Last day for Parent/Child sessions 13th Grade 6 Presentation Evening 19th Grade 6 Celebration Dinner 19th Christmas Assembly 21st Last day for term 4
Student Attendance Notification A reminder to parents and carers if your child will be absent please notify the school by 9:30am.
You can do this in person, email school [email protected], (please do not email individual staff members), phone (63442533) or text message (0407 665 749). Please ensure that all parent contact mobile numbers are up to date. Thank you!
The Parent Information Booklet has been updated with information from the following: • Wise Learning Tutoring Services - Ph. Paula Phillips
0448 658 444. Located at PCYC L’ton. • Cricket Tasmania - Last chance to sign up to play
cricket this year. Visit playcricket.com.au to register.
CONTACT DETAILS
Norwood Avenue, NORWOOD, TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6344 2533 Text Only for Attendance - 0407 665 749
