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Normanhurst News
Term 4 Week 4 7 November 2018
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Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Carers,
Premier’s Spelling Bee
Last Friday I had the pleasure of attending the Junior Division of the Premier’s Spelling Bee State Final, in
which Julian N was competing. Participants had progressed through school and regional finals to represent at
this level and competitors came from schools from all over New South Wales. Julian was extremely impressive
in this competition, progressing through several rounds of increasingly difficult words that saw many other
participants eliminated. Julian finished in the top third of the 50 competitors and we are very proud of his result.
Julian received a special award and prize pack on the day, presented by the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.
School Captains visit to Parliament House
On Thursday our School Captains, Charlotte E and Darcy M, visited NSW Parliament House with other school
leaders from the Ku-ring-gai electorate to participate in a tour and morning tea. This visit was organised by our
local state member, Mr Alister Henskens. We received lovely feedback from the Parliament House staff on the
exceptional manner in which our Captains conducted themselves at this event.
DATE EVENT
Fridays
Swimming 9.30 a.m. 2B, 2I, 2M 10.15 a.m. 3M, 3P 11.00 a.m. 3/4W, 4G 11.45 a.m. 5S, 5M 12.30 p.m. 6M, 6D
Wednesday 28 - 30 November Milson Island Camp – Yrs 5 & 6
NOTES SENT HOME
Wednesday 31 October Obstacle-a-thon – Whole School Monday 5 November Schools Spectacular Audition 2019 – Selected Students
Email: [email protected] Website: www.normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9489 1152 Fax: 9489 3257
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Public Speaking
At last week’s Years 3-6 Assembly, Anna M presented a speech on: “The
consequence of our desire to stay connected via our devices will be our downfall”.
This was a speech Anna had prepared for a public speaking competition. It is a
thought-provoking topic and Anna did an excellent job of considering key issues that
relate to it, as well as demonstrating her exemplary public speaking skills.
Electronic permission note trial
This term we are trialling a new feature on our School app that enables permission
notes to be returned electronically. We will conduct this trial with the Obstacle-a-thon
permission note as this note needs to be returned for all students. This note was distributed last week. You can
elect to either return the paper permission note as per the usual process, or to go into the “e-Forms” section of
our app and complete the permission section electronically. This will enable us to see how effective this
process is and if any issues need to be resolved prior to implementing electronic permission notes more
broadly next year.
Staffing
As with most Department of Education schools, our staff is comprised of both permanent and temporary staff.
Staffing is overseen by the Human Resources Directorate of the Department. Each school receives a staffing
allocation based on student numbers and this staffing allocation is filled through permanent staff members. We
do not know out final staffing allocation for each year until after census date, which occurs in February.
Temporary positions only exist in circumstances such as where a temporary staff member is replacing a
permanent staff member on leave, where student numbers have increased and the position is filled in the
interim with a temporary staff member or where the temporary staff member may be employed through
integration or equity funding such as our EAL/D teacher Ms Jones or our School Learning Support Officers Ms
Dougall, Ms Lawrence and Ms Blunt. Thus, each year the number of temporary positions we have varies.
Where temporary staff members are seeking permanent employment, their supervisor and I support them in
doing so. This often includes providing advice on application preparation or interview technique, acting as a
referee, and ensuring they have opportunities to develop their skills at our school to make them attractive in a
merit selection process. The staff at Normanhurst PS is fortunate in being able to participate in a range of
innovative, evidence-based professional learning that makes their knowledge and skills sought after.
Congratulations Ms Pogainis
Following from the above, we are thrilled to announce that Ms Pogainis has been appointed to a permanent
position at another local Department of Education school, commencing in 2019. Ms Pogainis has been a
temporary teacher at our school for a number of years, fulfilling various roles including Learning and Support
Teacher, Year 1 teacher and Year 3 teacher. She has also taken on a number of extra-curricular roles and
contributed much to our school. Whilst we would have loved Ms Pogainis to remain at Normanhurst PS and
would certainly have offered her a temporary position for 2019 should one be available, we have supported her
to gain permanent employment. We trust that the school community will join with the staff in celebrating the fact
that Ms Pogainis will now be a permanent staff member with the Department of Education.
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2019 Planning
This term we are planning for 2019 classes. To assist in this process, it is most helpful if we have accurate
student numbers. If your child will not be returning to Normanhurst Public School in 2019, please send written
advice of this to me as soon as possible.
If you have particular information related to your child’s 2019 placement of which you feel we need to be aware,
please put this in writing (letter or email) addressed to myself and ensure I receive it prior to Friday 16
November at the absolute latest. Please note that changes will not be made after classes are formed so if you
have any information you wish to be considered we need to be advised of it now. If you have submitted such
requests in the past, you will need to re-submit these for 2019. It is also important that the information is
received in writing and directed to me, as verbal requests to class teachers will not be considered.
Please note, this is not a process to request specific teachers. Assumptions should also not be made that
teachers will necessarily be teaching the same year level in 2019 as they have previously. All of our teachers
are qualified to teach K-6 and allocations are made based on preferences teachers submit to me and the
overall effective operation of the school.
The written requests we do receive prior to the deadline will be considered when forming classes for next year.
However, in the context of many factors needing to be addressed, we cannot necessarily meet all requests.
Selective High School Applications
Last term I distributed information to all Year 5 students regarding the Selective High School application
process. Please remember that all applications must be completed by Monday 12 November. No late
applications can be accepted. The online application can be accessed at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-
schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7. Please also remember to return the note
indicating that you intend to apply so that school assessment scores can be prepared.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
During this fortnight all classes are revising expectations for transitions between classrooms and the
playground and between classrooms and other spaces such as the library, computer room or hall. The Week 3
recipients of our PBL draw were Carl C and Liam S.
Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate at last week’s assembly:
Kind regards,
Amber Gorrell
Principal
For Being Responsible Chace L 3P Taj W 5S Chelsea M 3M Luke P 5/6M Joanna C 3/4W Sera F 6D Lila K 4G
For Being Respectful
Mandana A 3P Corey M 5S
Amanda T 3M Rosie L 5/6M
Julian N 3/4W Busby T 6D
Josh P 4G
For Striving for Success Jordan D 3P Lachlan D 5S Anuk R 3M Liam H 5/6M Zoe K 3/4W Anna M 6D Eloise O 4G
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Year 6 Mini Fete White Elephant Stall
With the Year 6 Mini Fete fast approaching we are seeking donations for the
White Elephant stall. Please have a look for any toys, games, books etc. that
you no longer need and may like to donate. Any items you wish to donate to
the White Elephant stall can be sent to Ms De Palo or Ms Moore before
Monday 3 December. All profits from the White Elephant Stall go towards the
Year 6 gift to the school.
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ICAS MATHEMATICS
High Distinction
Hugo K
Distinction
Olivia M
Joey L
Ben Y
Patrick R
Yool K
Arjun C
Jeremy H
Nathan S
Annie Z
Jocelyn Williams
ICAS Coordinator
________________________________________________________________________________________ NPS Annual School Chess Tournament Normanhurst Public School’s Chess Tournament will be held between 9.00a.m. – 12.30p.m. on Wednesday 14
November 2018. This tournament is run and adjudicated by chess coaches from the Sydney Academy of
Chess. The tournament is open to all students at Normanhurst Public School who know how to play
chess. Trophies will be awarded for the highest three scorers and medals will be presented as age prizes. All
tournament participants will receive a participation certificate and the overall winner of this tournament will be
awarded the perpetual chess trophy on Presentation Day.
To enter the tournament students must register and pay online via the Sydney Academy of Chess website
(please see details below). The cost to enter the tournament is $17.50. Please register and pay for the
tournament no later than Monday 12 November 2018.
Please confirm your child’s enrolment in the chess tournament by emailing the school office
Thank you
Carolyn Spender
Chess Coordinator
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P&C News
16 November 2018 Obstacle-a-thon
This week, we are asking you, what would you like to see at our school?
Term 4 is the time to start our planning and budgeting for next year and our P & C committee welcomes your
ideas.
In last week’s newsletter, I spoke a little about open communication and to do this, I’ve placed a suggestion box
in the main office for your thoughts on improvements to our school grounds, activities, equipment, initiatives
and educational aids that P & C might be involved in funding or coordinating for our school.
In coming weeks, we can collate these ideas and put to vote for inclusion in our budget for the 2019 year at our
next P & C meeting in Week 8. Some great ideas have already come forward and I can’t wait to publish some
of these ideas in the coming newsletters.
We are still on the hunt for a Secretary for our committee and some volunteers for the Uniform Shop sub-
committee. Please contact me by email at [email protected] if you would like to be involved, no
experience necessary, we welcome your input.
We are on the countdown now for the Obstacle-a-thon at the end of next week, please ensure you’ve returned
your child’s permission slip so they can participate in this fabulous event.
www.npspandc.com
http://www.facebook.com/NormanhurstPublicPC
Melissa Logan P&C President _______________________________________________________________________________________
Canteen News
I just wanted to say “Hi!” and introduce myself as your new Canteen Co-ordinator (replacing Ruth Archer who
has held the position for the last three years). Ruth has done a wonderful job and during her time the Canteen
has gone from strength to strength; along with Lisa’s advice the Menu has improved whilst remaining compliant
with Department “health requirements”, and with the trading days (this year) changing to Wednesday to Friday,
this has improved our bottom line with less wastage and better consistency of orders. So I guess I have big
shoes to fill but I’d like to take the time on behalf of us all to thank Ruth for her dedication to our school
community.
Joining me in my Canteen Committee will be Jeanne Riordan and Kerri Wickenden so thank you to you ladies
for nominating yourselves to be on my team!
Canteen Volunteer Vacancies
Do you enjoy seeing the smile on your little one’s face when they peer over the counter and see you there?? Or
the surprise when your child’s friends walk past and wave madly at you??!! Please see the Volunteer Roster
available in School 24 to sign yourself up if you can spare a few hours here or there on a Wednesday,
Thursday or Friday. The Canteen cannot be successfully run without voluntary Parent help. Vacant timeslots
left to fill (over the next two weeks) are:
● Friday 9 November - 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
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● Friday 9 November - 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
● Wednesday 14 November - 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
● Wednesday 14 November - 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
● Thursday 15 November - 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
● Friday 16 November - 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.
● Friday 16 November - 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
● Friday 16 November - 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
You can find these rosters at www.school24.net.au (using your regular sign-in.) Don’t forget you will also
receive a coffee voucher to say “Thank you” for your time. If these times don’t suit, but you are available at
other times, please let us know, we can work something out.
As your new Canteen Co-ordinator I hope to be able to continue the great work Ruth has done and I would love
to hear from anyone who might have some bright new ideas about fundraiser days, menu recommendations
and anything related to improving the Canteen experience really, so if you would like to contact me please
email me at [email protected]
I look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers
Bonita Chan
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P&C Social and Fundraising Friday 16 November – Obstacle-a-thon
This is Normanhurst’s version of the Colour Run – only bigger, better and for our students in Years 2 to 6
wetter! This is our last major fundraiser for 2018 and we are hoping to exceed our fundraising target of $10K.
All money raised from our major fundraisers enable the P&C to previously contribute to funding new
playgrounds, a class set of iPads, reader and maths sets and hopefully in the future robotics equipment and
other items which enhance all our children’s learning environment. So many great prizes on offer this year –
Individual prizes for the highest fundraiser in each class
Highest fundraising individuals (top 10) will receive a catered lunch in the staff room
Highest fundraising class will receive a class party sponsored by the P&C
Highest fundraising individual overall with receive a ticket to Sydney’s Wet n Wild!
Your child’s permission note and sponsorship form need to be returned to allow your child to participate and to
be in the running for these and other fabulous prizes. Thank you to all those who have already given so
generously.
Emma Veale
[email protected] 0410 440 664
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NPS Band News Term 4 Parent Band Roster for Weeks 4 and 5:
Thursday 8 Nov Concert Band 7.20 – 8.40 Michelle Thomas
Thursday 8 Nov Training Band 12.50 – 2.00 Roger Symonds
Friday 9 Nov Intermediate Band 12.50 – 2.00 Dong Zhai
Monday 12 Nov Training Band 7.20 – 8.40 Kam Austine
Monday 12 Nov Concert Band NO BAND – BLOW TEST
Wednesday 14 Nov Intermediate Band 7.20 – 8.40 Andrea Ukovic
Thursday 15 Nov Concert Band 7.20 – 8.40 Jason Ives
Thursday 15 Nov Training Band 12.50 – 2.00 Mahendra Ranaweera
Friday 16 Nov Intermediate Band 12.50 – 2.00 Sun Hee Hong
Would you like your children to learn Spanish?
We are assessing the possibility of offering Spanish lessons before or after school at Normanhurst Public School starting in Term 1 of 2019. If you would like your child to attend, please send your expression of interest to Ms. Kyra at [email protected].
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Normanhurst Public School Term 4 Calendar - 2018
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
WEEK 1
15 OCT
16 OCT
17 OCT
18 OCT
Swimming Commences
19 OCT
20 OCT
21 OCT
WEEK 2
BAND AGM 8.00 P.M.
22 OCT
23 OCT
School Tour 9.15 a.m.
24 OCT
K-2 ASSEMBLY 25 OCT
Swimming Day BANDANA DAY
Staff Appreciation
Dinner 7.00 p.m.
26 OCT
27 OCT
28 OCT
WEEK 3
P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m. AGM
29 OCT
STAGE 2 SCIENCE
INCURSION (IN HALL ALL DAY)
30 OCT
SRC Meeting
31 OCT
3-6 ASSEMBLY MUSIC COUNT
US IN Band Info Night
1 NOV
Swimming Day
2 NOV
3 NOV
4 NOV
WEEK 4
5 NOV
YEAR 2 EXCURSION
SCHOOL HOUSE
6 NOV
YEAR 1 EXCURSION
SCHOOL HOUSE
7 NOV
K-6 ASSEMBLY KINDY 2019 TRANSITION MORNING
9.15-11 A.M. 8 NOV
Swimming Day
9 NOV
10 NOV
11 NOV
WEEK 5
12 NOV
KINDY 2019 TRANSITION
MORNING 9.15-11 A.M.
13 NOV
SCHOOL CHESS TOURNAMENT
14 NOV
K-2 ASSEMBLY NORMAN-
HURST BOYS HIGH SCHOOL
VISIT 15 NOV
Swimming Day Obstacle-A-
thon Band Showcase
16 NOV
17 NOV
BAND MOVIE FUNDRAISER –
HORNSBY
18 NOV
WEEK 6
KINDY 2019 TRANSITION MORNING
9.15-11 A.M.
19 NOV
STAGE 2 INCURSION:
LESSONS AFLOAT
20 NOV
STAGE 3 INTERRELATE THANK YOU
MORNING TEA
21 NOV
3-6 ASSEMBLY STAGE 3
INTERRELATE
22 NOV
Swimming Day
23 NOV
Working Bee
WARATAH 2 – 5 p.m.
24 NOV
25 NOV
WEEK 7
LEADER SPEECHES GIRLS
KT,KR,K/1V PANTOMIME
26 NOV
LEADER SPEECHES BOYS
27 NOV
STAGE 3 CAMP
28 NOV
NO ASSEMBLY STAGE 3 CAMP
29 NOV
No Swimming STAGE 3 CAMP
1G/1K/1B PANTOMIME
30 NOV
1 DEC
2 DEC
WEEK 8
STAGE 3 INTERRELATE P&C MEETING
7.30PM
3 DEC
2B/2I/2M PANTOMIME
4 DEC
School Tour 9.15 a.m.
5 DEC
NO ASSEMBLY YEAR 6 MINI-
FETE
6 DEC
Swimming Day
7 DEC
8 DEC
9 DEC
WEEK 9
10 DEC
CAROLS NIGHT
11 DEC
XMAS
SCRIPTURE SERVICE
12 DEC
PRESENTATION DAY
13 DEC
Last week of Swimming
BAND
BREAKFAST
14 DEC
15 DEC
16 DEC
WEEK 10
YEAR 6 FAREWELL Reports home to
parents
17 DEC
TALENT QUEST
18 DEC
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
19 DEC
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DAY
20 DEC
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
DAY
21 DEC
22 DEC
23 DEC