We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

Web www.newberypkps.sa.edu.au

Email dl.0970_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Fax (08) 8733 2377

Phone (08) 8733 2864

SMS Attendance 0434 077 091

Principal:

Stuart Miller

Governing Council Chairperson:

Kylie Patzel

Week 02 - 9th February 2016

DATES TO REMEMBER

FEBRUARY

19th Acquaintance

Afternoon 2:30pm -

4:00pm

26th Assembly 9:15am

MARCH

2nd Parents & Friends

AGM, 9:00am

3rd Governing Council

AGM

TERM DATES 2016

TERM 1 1st Feb - 15th April

TERM 2 2nd May - 8th July

TERM 3 25th July - 30th Sept

TERM 4 17th Oct - 16th Dec

Newbery Park Primary School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome back. We hope that all families have had a wonderful break and a great start

to 2016.

It has been great to catch up with our students, find out what they have been up to and

what their goals for 2016 are. As I walk around the school it has been extremely

impressive to see all of our students in school uniform and most of our students in the new

school polo top. I think you would agree, they look very smart and clearly demonstrate

school pride and identify us as Newbery Park Primary School. If you would like to

purchase a new polo top at any time, our front office have an array of sizes available at

$24.50 a shirt. Don’t forget that Newbery Park Primary School has a sun smart policy. This

means that in terms 1 & 4, all students are to wear a navy blue bucket or broad brimmed

hat.

Setting up for Success

In the first two weeks of term 1 your child’s teacher will be setting our students up for

success. Teachers will be talking to students about class and school rules and

behavioural expectations. They will also be working with your child to discuss their

academic goals. This means looking at where they are currently achieving, where they

should be and how they are going to get there. Please talk with your child and their

classroom teacher about their learning, how they are progressing and what you can do

to support them. If at any stage throughout the school year you have a concern or a

question, please make contact with your child’s classroom teacher in the first instance.

Attendance and SMS service

From time to time students will have time off school for varying reasons. Irrespective of

the reason, it is important to inform the school as to why your child is away. To help

families communicate with the school, as of Tuesday 2nd February the school has started

to provide those families who have a child away from school with an SMS to remind

them to inform the school of why their child is away. Families, if they choose can then

respond to the school via SMS. A phone call or a note to the school is also acceptable. If

you know that your child is going to be away families may also choose to SMS the school

rather than wait for a reminder. Every day at school counts, a day off for a family

member’s birthday is an example which can lead to your child falling behind in their

learning. Families with children away for 5 consecutive days or longer are asked to see

the front office staff for an exemption form. This is usually done for absences incurred for

family holidays or specific family circumstances. Please check with the front office to

make sure that the school has your correct mobile phone details. Our school and

department’s attendance goal is to have every student attend school 93% of the time or

higher.

Volunteering at Newbery Park Primary School

Our school prides itself on its exceptional volunteers. Volunteers in the past have been

required to have a DCSI police clearance. In a new DECD policy, our department has

made it easier for families to volunteer by no longer requiring a relevant history

screening. This will mean that our volunteers will be able to help out sooner. Volunteers

should note that a screening is still necessary for parents and guardians who are

volunteering at school camps and sleep overs, as well as those hosting billets and

homestay students.

Student Attendance

SMS Service

Please save this

number into your

contacts, enabling

you to SMS the

school when your

child is absent.

0434 077 091

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

Keeping Our Students and Young People Safe

As the school year has begun there are a couple of housekeeping matters which we must remember. To keep our

students and young people safe, please remember not to use the staff car park as a pick up and drop off zone. We

must also remember that all students and adults must use the school crossing. In our first few weeks we have had a few

near misses. We want to ensure that our students get to school and go home safely.

Annual General Meeting

This session is an opportunity for the school to report on 2015 through the school annual report. At this meeting our

Governing Council will be elected.

Thursday 3rd March 2016, 4:00pm.

Start Time: 4pm

Where: School Library

Child Care Provided: in the gym

Acquaintance Afternoon

Acquaintance afternoon is an opportunity to become acquainted with your child’s classroom teacher and class. It is

an opportunity to engage in conversations about learning, routines, class and school happenings. Historically this has

been held of an evening. However, this year we are trying something new in an attempt to improve participation. This

event will be held on Friday afternoon. We look forward to seeing you, so please pop in whilst you collect your

child(ren)from school. If you elect to pop in from 2.30pm, once finished, parents may choose to take their child home.

In doing so, please remember to sign them out at the front office.

Friday 19th February, 2016

Start Time: 2.30pm – 4pm

Where: your child’s classroom

Kind Regards

Stuart Miller

PRINCIPAL

Breakfast Club Helpers Needed We are in need of some helpers for the School’s Breakfast Club program. The program operates every morning from

8:30am-8:50am (as well as set up and pack up time) and provides toasted sandwiches, toast, milo, fruit and other

food. This program is a vital part of the school’s wellbeing program as it helps students to get the best start for the day.

The school would really appreciate your assistance and availability to help maintain this service. The Breakfast Club

program really is a lot of fun and I would love to see you a part of it.

Thanks

Nathan McDuff

Pastoral Care Worker

Newsletter Distribution

The schools Newsletter in distributed fortnightly on Tuesdays of even weeks, (2,4,6 etc). The Newsletter

is e-mailed to parents, uploaded on to the schools website and a web link to the Newsletter is posted

on the schools Facebook page. If you have not yet given your e-mail address to the school please

pop into the front office and speak with either Guido or Toni. Please remember to ‘like’ our Facebook

page as the school will post regular updates, reminders and events.

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

Jaycie: I am excited to

play in the gym

Zavier: I am excited to

go to P.E

Tony: I am excited to play

Kadar: I am excited to make a map. Paigan: I am excited to play.

Sam: I am excited to draw.

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

We are the new Receptions in Room 3 we are excited to start school!

Daimon I want to learn how to read!

Charli I can’t wait to write. I like playing.

Courtney I like learning.

Tamika I want to make friends and write.

Archie I can’t wait to learn how to read!

Aidan Reading

Logan I want to read and play!

Kylan I like numbers and cars.

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

COMMUNITY NOTICES

UNDER 10 BASKETBALL (BOYS AND GIRLS) Register by Saturday 20th February at Denton Sports forms (forms are there)

Season starts Thursday 25th February 2016

If you are interested call Peter for more details

Under 10’s Basketball is now seeking registrations for boys and girls who wish to play in under

10 basketball. Registration forms are available at Denton Sports Millicent or the Basketball

website www.millicent.basketball.net.au. Season starts this Thursday 25th February 2016. Under

10 Basketball is all about participation learning new skills and improving understanding and

coordination while having fun and playing in game situations. To participate in under 10

Basketball intending players must be either turning 7 years old or 10 years old or under.

If you have any questions about junior Basketball, under 10 Basketball please don’t hesitate to

call Peter 0438388073 or email jenpete@adam.com.au

After School Art Classes

My name is Deborah Rogers & I am a ‘mixed

media artist & teacher’. I have spent fifteen

years running the Art Department at Tafe in

Mount Gambier & am now running my own

business ‘The Colour Wheel’.

I am offering children the opportunity to learn

& create with me by attending after school art

classes. For an hour each week we will be

creating with pens, pencils, paint & print; with

canvas & collage, mosaic making & sharpie

pen baked tiles. We do drawing, doodling &

design & anything else we can think of.

Call or text me on 0478 1610 109 or

facebook The Colour Wheel.

I hope to inspire as many mini artists as I can.

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

Newbery Park Primary School Parent Participation 2016

Welcome to Newbery Park Primary School

We value greatly the part which parents have played in making Newbery Park such a good school, and we ask you to make some

contribution in order to make a good school even better.

There are many ways in which you can become involved, without the commitment being a burden. Please fill in relevant details

below to indicate ways in which you would be prepared to help. IF EVERY FAMILY COULD HELP IN SOME WAY, OUR CHIDLREN WILL

BENEFIT GREATLY.

Name: ___________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________(Home) _______________________(Mobile)______________________(Work)

Student Name: _____________________________________ Room number: __________

Breakfast Club

(assist in Breakfast club from 1 to 5 mornings per week)

Parent Club

(help with catering – sports/SAPSASA days etc, help with fundraising, committee

member etc)

Assisting with Sports Teams and/or events eg school footy, SAPSASA Day

(please indicate which sports you can help with)

Class helper

(eg listening to children read)

Sewing

(eg cushion covers, aprons, curtains, costumes)

Assist with Choir/Concert

(making props, mixing music, choreography etc)

Accompanying Staff & Students on school trips

General help at working bees

o at school

o in the garden

I have trade skills and would occasionally be able to make these available to the

school

(eg carpentry, electrical, building, welding, painting, interior design, landscape

gardening etc) please specify

Any other skills I have which I could make available to the school on occasions

please specify

Equipment I could make available at times

(eg truck, trailer, bobcat etc) please specify

Other

Please specify

o

o Choose a comfortable spot to read, where you can be close to your child. Set

aside a special shelf for your child’s books.

o Vary the length of reading time according to your child’s age and interests.

For young children, a few short sessions (of 5 minutes) may be better than one

form a mental picture of what is happening in the story.

BERY PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

We are a Learning Community that values…

PRIDE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESILIENCE

Newbery Park Primary School

Web www.newberypkps.sa.edu.au Phone (08) 8733 2864

Email dl.0970_info@schools.sa.edu.au Fax (08) 8733 2377

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