NORWOOD NEWS - 19th December 2018
There are many people I wish to thank for the partnership
we have formed during my time here.
Thank you to our families for the support that our
students receive at home. The interest that you show in
what your children are learning reinforces for them the
messages we give them here at school about how
important their learning is. We cannot do the learning for
them, but together we can encourage and support them in
their efforts.
Thank you to our School Association and volunteer
helpers who work tirelessly to support our school and
benefit our students. Our school is greatly enriched by
your support and generosity.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work with such a
committed, dedicated staff team. They work above and
beyond my grandest hopes, consistently doing whatever it
takes to help our school to be the wonderful place it is.
To those students, families and staff who are leaving us
tomorrow, you leave us with our thanks for your
contributions to our school, and our very best wishes for
wherever your future takes you.
I look forward to hearing about the many achievements of
Norwood students, staff and the parent community next
year and beyond.
From Our Principal….
Staffing update
This is the time of year when we must say farewell to
some members of our staff. I thank Mr Nigel Donachie,
who has taken PE and Ms Caitlyn McCarthy who has taken
drama classes these past 2 terms, for their support of our
students and their learning. Mrs Peta Terry, who has
taught our Prep/1 class and taken on other roles for us
this year is also leaving and I thank her for her hard work
and dedication in helping our students work towards a
brighter future. I also thank Ms Kristina Tachtsis, our
Speech and Language Pathologist, for her hard work in
supporting our students, and wish her all the best for the
future. Mrs Carol Crawford, who has been a long-standing
and highly valued Teacher’s Assistant for 15 years at our
school is retiring at the end of the year. Mrs Ann Howard
who has been our highly skilled and dedicated School
Business Manager for 26 years is also retiring at the end of
the year. I thank them for their enormous contributions to
our school, confident that our school has been enriched
by their skill, hard work and dedication. I am sure that
you will join with me in wishing them all the very best for
the future, wherever and whatever that holds for them.
I welcome Mr Duncan Walker (AST), Sarah Stenton
(Acting AST) and Holly Flaherty (Speech Pathologist), who
will be joining the Norwood Primary School team next
year. We welcome back to classroom teaching Lauren
Holt and Sarah Green, returning from maternity leave.
Please see the 2019 Teaching Team over the page.
Thank you
This is my final newsletter as principal of this wonderful
school. As you would be aware from a previous
newsletter, I have been elected President of the Tasmanian
Principals Association, a position I am honoured to have
been chosen for. I leave here with Norwood Primary
School very firmly in my heart. As I look back over my
time here, I am very proud of our achievements, of how
we have supported all of our students to take the next
steps in their learning journey into the future that they
deserve.
Sally
Canteen News There will be no recess or lunch orders
available tomorrow Thursday 20th December.
Canteen closed for 2018.
2019 Teaching Team
2018 Final Assembly Special guests our grade 6 graduates.
When: Thursday 20th December
Where: School Hall
Time: 1:50pm
Lost Property The lost property table is overflowing. Last
chance to check and see if anything belongs
to you as lost property is not kept after end
2018. Located near the school office.
Thank you!
2019 House Captains
Aspiring leaders for next year have expressed an interest,
written a speech and presented this to their respective
House groups, including the grade 2s. Congratulations to all
applicants for their courage and willingness. Democratic
process has resulted in the following 2019 House Captains:
WARATAH
C: Riley H and Georgia W
VC: Toby K and Kiarra J
BANKSIA
C: Jakob A and Emma C
VC: Max B and Olivia C
WATTLE
C: Lincon R and Sophie T
VC: Ryken L and Ella M
Calendar Dec:
20th Final Assembly
20th Last day for student
2019 Feb:
6th Term 1 begins for students
The Parent Information Booklet has been
updated with information from the following:
L’ton Youth Theatre Ensemble - Are you interested in acting or drama? 2019 enrolments now open. Ph 0402 634
820 for more information
Life Centre Music - 2019 enrolments are open now. Early
childhood music and movement, piano/keyboard lessons. Ph. Natalie on 0448 517 719
The Salvation Army - Kids in the Kitchen - hands on
cooking for 8-12year olds. January 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd, 9:30am - 12 noon. Ph 0457 833 435 for more info.
NCN - School holiday program for Kinder - 12yo, 2nd
January - 5th February. Ph 6341 1555
Just Swim - Learn to Swim holiday program - 14th - 25th January, ages 4-12. Ph 63442244
Hockey Tasmania - 2019 School Holiday Clinics -
Wednesday 16th January. 10am - 12pm. To register, visit hockeytasmania.com.au/Junior-Zone/School-Holiday-Program
Evoc Summer Cup Orienteering - School holiday
program. Details - https://eventor.orienteering.asn.au/Events
Grade 6 Scott Driessen
Grade 6 Katrina Richards
Grade 5/6 Jamie Rae
Grade 5 Megan Poke
Duncan Walker
0.6
0.4
Grade 5 Hayley Marshall
Lauren Holt
0.6
0.4
Grade 4/5 Amanda Summers
Grade 4 Amanda Horkings
Grade 3/4 Roslyn Faulkner
Grade 3 Claire Hill
Grade 3 Bec Barker
Grade 2/3 Jacqui Glen
Grade 1/2 Leonie Youdale
Grade 2 Laine Paulsen
Grade 1 Evelyn Butler
Grade 1 Brooke McCoy
Prep Tamsin Walker
Lisa McArthur
0.6
0.4
Prep Sam Coyle
Sarah Green
0.8
0.2
Prep Alison Taylor
Kinder Lynette House
Kinder Bec Leedham
Kinder Melinda Williams
Excellence in the Arts Ethan F
Sponsor: Northern Children’s Network
MYTERN: Emotional Resilience and Support of
Self and Peers Eugenie H
Sponsor: Dr Jane Foster (MYTERN Founder)
Sports Award Davis S
Sponsor: Epic Chemist
Sports Award Freya G
Sponsor: Newstead Medical
3 Rs Award: Responsible, Respectful and Resilient Madie P
Sponsor: Lady Gowrie North Child Centre
3 Rs Award: Responsible, Respectful and Resilient Mitchell J
Sponsor: Jennifer Houston MP
Recipients of awards presented at the Grade 6
Presentation Evening are:
Outstanding Academic Achievement & Citizenship
Sponsor: Michelle O’Byrne Oliver B Outstanding Academic Achievement Charlotte Mc
Sponsor: Ricoh
Outstanding Academic Achievement Cameron P
Sponsor: Ricoh
Outstanding Academic Achievement Kenneth F
Sponsor: Ross Hart
Outstanding All Round Achievement Sophie B
Sponsor: Peter Gutwein
Outstanding All Round Achievement Chloe B
Sponsor: Sarah Courtney MP
Minister for Education’s, Respectful Student Emilie M
Sponsor: Minister for Education, Jeremy Rockliff
Young Leaders Award Amber H
Sponsor: Michael Ferguson
Student Leadership Board Bursary Charlie M
Sponsor: Queechy High School
All Round Achievement Chloe C
Sponsor: Rosemary Armitage
Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & Care for Others
Sponsor: Osborne Family Chloe P
Bronwyn Osborne Community Service & Care for Others
Sponsor: Osborne Family Cohen M
Encouragement Award for Effort, Perseverance and
Achievement Finlay A
Sponsor: Inner Wheel of Kings Meadows
Encouragement Award for Effort, Perseverance and
Reliability Ruby W
Sponsor: Inner Wheel of Kings Meadows
Lochie Gregory Memorial Award for: Friendship & Reliability
Sponsor: Gregory Family Abbie B
Term 1 Start: Tuesday 5th February (Student Free Day)
End: Friday 12th April (Student Free Day) Easter: 19th April - 23rd April
Term 2 Start: Monday 29th April End: Friday 5th July
Term 3 Start: Monday 22nd July (Student Free Day) End: Friday 27th September
Term 4 Start: Monday 14th October End: Thursday 19th December
Student Free Days: Tuesday 5th February - Teacher Learning Day Friday 12th April - Moderation Day Monday 22nd July - Teacher Learning Day Friday 1st November - Teacher Learning Day
Holidays: Launceston Cup - Wednesday 27th February Eight Hour Day - Monday 11th March Anzac Day - Thursday 25th April Queen’s Birthday - Monday 10th June Recreation Day - Monday 4th November
CONTACT DETAILS
Norwood Avenue, NORWOOD, TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6344 2533
Text Only for Attendance - 0407 665 749
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://norwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au
2019