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Our School Mission

Working Together, nurturing personal achievement and life-long learning in a learner-centered environment, sustained by explicit values and strong school, family and community partnerships.

Our School Values Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence and Doing our Best, Respect, Care and Compassion and Collaborative Learning.

Contact Us Urquhart Street, Parap PO Box 69 Parap NT 0804 Phone: 8982 2922 Fax: 8941 2606 Web: www.schools.nt.edu.au/parap Email: parapps.office@ntschools.net

From the Principal Number 13 03/05/2018

Dates to Note

School Assembly - Friday 4th May 8.30am - 5 Hardy

School Council Meeting Tuesday 8th May 6.30pm

ICAS – Digital Tech Tues 8th May

Food Allergy Week 13th – 19th May

Naplan 14th – 18th May

ICAS – Science Tues 29th May

Year 6 Camp 6th – 8th June

ICAS – Spelling Wed 13th June

ICAS – Writing 14th June

Dear Parents/ Caregivers,

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS Our school held a special Anzac Day assembly on Tuesday 24th April to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of soldiers past and present, and to remember particularly the Anzacs who fought and died in the service of our country. The service was led by several of our student leaders, and included readings by students in year 1 Bishop, 4/3 Newman and 5 Long. Students spoke about the Anzac tradition which was born on the 25th of April, 1915, when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula. We were honoured to be joined by Squadron Leader Mark Wilson, and Dr Catherine Trinder, our School Council Chair.

Our oldest Year 6 student, Jed Beard and youngest Transition student, Malakai Flowers represented all of us as they lay a wreath in honour of all Australians who have died in war, led by Squadron Leader Mark Wilson.

Squadron Leader Wilson addressed the assembly, speaking about how the Anzac tradition, and the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship are still relevant today, for each and every one of us in our daily lives. The tone of our assembly was solemn and respectful, with every one of our students representing our school values to an exceptional standard.

On Wednesday 25th April, Mrs. Baker Brown accompanied our Parap Primary School Captains, Noah Ker and Annabelle Prinsloo, along with Vice Captain Abbey George, at the Dawn Service at Darwin’s Cenotaph. Lest We Forget.

VISTING DELEGATION FROM LAO PDR (LAOS) Yesterday we welcomed 20 visiting delegates from Lao PDR (Laos) to observe classes in our school. The delegates are all educators working in various capacities in the Ministry of Education and Sport in Laos. They are all part of a fellowship program which Charles Darwin University is hosting for 5 weeks. The delegates spent time observing in classrooms while teachers and students carried on with their daily programs, and also spent time speaking with Mrs Baker Brown in the staffroom, asking many questions about our education system. Parap Primary is the first Australian school that these delegates have visited, and they were very grateful for the opportunity to see Australian teaching in action.

SCHOOL OVALS: We are very pleased to announce that the cleanup of our ovals after Cyclone Marcus has commenced. Tree experts have been employed to ensure that our beautiful trees are saved and ovals are safe. Our soccer oval has been reopened and we would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this time.

SCHOOL COUNSELLOR:

Hi Parap Primary Families, My name is Amanda Loos and I am so excited to begin working at Parap Primary in the role of School Counsellor (formerly known as the Wellbeing Officer). I have recently returned to Darwin with my two daughters, Sydney and Alexandria, and beloved dog, Cookie, after living in the USA for nearly 19 years. I was born and raised in Darwin and it is good to be home again :) As a School Counsellor I perform many roles to promote healthy growth in the academic, social and personal areas of all students. Many of these roles include:

Individual counselling Small group counselling Classroom guidance lessons Collaboration and consultation with teachers, students, staff, parents, and the

community. Assist in emergency and crisis situations Provide resources to parents, students and staff

I am available Monday - Friday 8:45am-12:45pm. I look forward to making this school year a great year with you and your student(s). Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments. Make It A Great Day! Amanda Loos School Counsellor amanda.loos@ntschools.net 8982 2962

STUDENT VOICE: - 4/3 Davies ANZAC Day provided opportunities for discussion, posing questions and using the reading strategies of skimming and scanning to locate information. Students designed a War Memorial and described symbols and emblems that could be included.

Writing Last term, each student created a published piece of writing and were very proud to display their work. Peer editing proved to be popular with students helping others with their thoughtful and constructive feedback.

THE WELLBEING SHOW The Wellbeing Show entertained us today with an interactive performance highlighting positive behaviours and capabilities required for social, emotional, physical and academic success. During the performance, the presenters modelled and promoted the positive behaviours of developing positive relationships, working together, being confident, being a good listener, being well organised, being healthy and the benefits of laughter. And there was a lot of laughter during the show!

Well Done!

STUDENT AWARD:

Angus Copelin-Waters was a semi-finalist in the NT Young Achievers Awards for his business ‘Croc Candy’

SHOUT OUT FOR LEGO!!!!

Mrs Doyle and Mrs Baker Brown need your unwanted LEGO!!! We are working on an exciting project to uncover the many ways that LEGO can enhance and enrich our learning at school. Inspired by the LEGO Brickumentary, a team of students will be stretching their ideas and designing lessons to share with other students and teachers across the school. PLEASE DONATE ANY LEGO THAT YOU NO LONGER NEED TO HELP US CREATE THE BEST LEGO CHALLENGES POSSIBLE. Contact Mrs Doyle or Mrs Baker Brown, or drop your LEGO at the front office. Thank you.

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