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FROM THE PRINCIPAL
REMINDERS
Friday, December 20th - Pupil Fee
Term One 2014 - Teachers Resume - Tuesday, January 28th
- Pupil Free Day - Wednesday, January 29th
- All Students Resume -- Thursday, January 30th
December 19th, 2013
‘Learning for Life”
www.nathaliaps.vic.edu.au
Telephone: 03 58662677
Principal: Vicki McManus
Holders of Nathalia’s educational history since 1878
Dear Families,
What an amazing year we have had and hasn't it flown past!
We began the year discovering a bit of a water leak which has
grown into a significant issue.
Mid year, the students had an exciting day working from off site
locations while a sonar detector was used to try and locate the
problem, unfortunately no luck there. We are now 10 months later still
negotiating with DEECD around what to do and how to do it. Crossing
our fingers we will have some solution before school returns.
We have also had 2 very successful camps and a sleep over,
great results in our athletics and RACV Energy Challenge. The senior
classes trialled the Super Class model using fluid learning groups. This
was so successful we have moved over to this model of delivering our
curriculum and know the students will definitely be the winners.
STUDENTS OF THE WEEK
Week Ending
13.12.2013
P/W Ashleigh
1/2B Ainsley
1/2H Eliza
3B Maizie
4/5S Caleb
5/6J Olivia
Congratulations
Staffing Changes
Mrs Keogh went on long service leave and we welcomed Tania Broadwood to the team. Mrs
Keogh has now retired and we wish her all the very best for the future. Alison has been a long standing
member of our school community. In her many years with the school she has not only been a teacher across
all the year levels, she has also been a member of school council, facilitated our student reports, lead
numeracy as our numeracy leader, strengthened our transition program, taught and facilitated the
swimming as we'll be parent of her children who attended Nathalia Primary. Her skill and dedication will be
missed at Nathalia and hope she enjoys her retirement with family and friends.
We also say farewell to Tania Broadwood who will return to her base school. Tania stepped in mid
year and has done a brilliant job. It has been lovely having the animals as a part of our school and I know the
children have benefited from their presence.
Miss Sezun will also move on after Friday as she takes up her new position down in the Geelong
area. Melanie has been an asset to our school and was one of the driving forces behind our class structure
trial. Her energy and vibrant approach to teaching will be missed by all and we wish her the very best in her
new role.
We are very excited to welcome Monique Ringin to our staff for 2014. Monique is currently teaching
at St Mel’s Primary School in Shepparton and will join our team in 2014. The selection panel was extremely
impressed with the quality of applications and had well over 40 applicants for this position. It was genuinely
a very difficult job, however we are extremely pleased to welcome Monique and know she will be an exciting
asset to our school.
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STAR OF THE WEEK
Week Ending
December 13th, 2013
Teagan Peterson
“For being a great role model
and
Leader all year.”
Congratulations
DECEMBER
19th December—Last day for pupils.
School concludes at 3.20
2014
January 28th , 2014 - Term One commences &
teachers resume.
Thursday, January 30th, 2014 -
All Students commence
2013 SCHOOL
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Family Farewells
We also farewell a number families who after a number of
years will complete their journey with our school.
We would like to acknowledge the support and work of the
following families:
Johnson, Modlic, Peterson, Sposito, Stevenson, Willams and
Young.
We wish each of you all the very best into your future
educational journey.
Nathalia Learning Community
Also in 2013 our staff enjoyed a day of training with staff
from all the schools in our Nathalia Learning Community as well as
had the benefit of a partnership with Australian Catholic University
(ACU) placing 4 student teachers in our school undertaking a variety
of research project around stronger student engagement. We look
forward to the work we will be doing in 2014 and beyond with our
partner schools.
Term One commencement 2014
Just remember school will resume on Thursday, January
30th at 8.50am for all students.
Prep Rest Days
During first term the prep children will have a rest day every
Wednesday for the first 4 weeks. The dates are:
Wednesday, February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.
School Uniform
A reminder that our school uniform includes BLACK school shoes,
not white or multicoloured. It is also compulsory to wear full uniform
every day by every student. Leggings, jewellery, nail polish and/or
makeup WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please support us to make our
school one to remain proud of.
I wish each and every one of you a very safe Christmas and
a prosperous new year and look forward to seeing you all in 2014.
Vicki McManus,
Principal.
M athletics
Awards
Gold: Joel 1/2H
Silver :
Lachlan, Kyle & Brandon - 1/2H
P arents’ Club
The Committee would like to thank all families who have very
generously supported all our fund raising activities, including Tucker
Days, Raffles, School Fair, and Sports Days, throughout the year.
We hope you all have a lovely Christmas break and we look
forward to seeing you all again in 2014.
Julie Lindsay.
Yalca North Christmas Tree
is on again
Thursday 19th December
7.30pm start
At the Stan Brown Pavilion
Yalca North Recreation Reserve
On the Murray Valley Highway Entry fee: $5.00
Please bring a plate of supper, per family, to share.
Lucky door prize – $1 per ticket
Lots of fun games for the kids and a visit from Santa
For more information phone:- Corina McLeod 5868 2144 or Veronica Williams 5868 3290
Gift around $10
Merry Christmas to all our families
and school community
We wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas
5 years to 12 years from
6.30pm until 8.30pm
Christmas Theme
Prize for Best Dressed
Nathalia Community Centre
Robertson Street, NATHALIA
Friday 20th December 2013
For more information please don't hesitate to contact Vicki at
Nathalia Community Centre 58 662 795 or 0439 428 913
No pass outs on the night
Parents need to sign consent form
Parent need to collect child/children at end of Disco
Zero Tolerance on language and bad behaviour parents will be
notified to collect child
Please come along and enjoy the night. Plenty of free giveaways
through out the night.
Swimming Program is running for 2 weeks 6th
-10th
Jan , 13th
-17th
Jan 2014. To book or for
further inquiries please call Kylie Botterill 0418 345 497
Early Morning Swimming has started every Tuesday and Thursday morning 6am- 8am. Will
only not open if there’s lightning, thunder, real heavy rain and public holidays.
Due to some funding the Pool has extend their hours and will remain open until 8pm every
Friday night, unless the temperature is forecast under 25 by 9 am.
Water aerobics will be here every Thursday night at 6pm. Cost is $4.50 members and $9 for
casuals. The only time it won’t be on is weather, forecast under 25
Open day will be on Saturday 21st December free entry into the pool and inflatable available
between 3pm - 5pm.
Our Movie Night will take place Saturday 21st December, “ Wreck it Ralph “ will be on show
starting at 9pm at a Cost.
UP COMING EVENTS
NATHALIA POOL