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PRIMARY PH: 8987 0022 FAX: 8987 2203

PRE SCHOOL PH: 8987 1056 FAX:8987 1764

Email: nps.frontoffice@ntschools.net

EMERGENCY PH: 89871238

Week 8

13th September 2012

Principal’s Greetings

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Matt Watson Principal

Dear Parents and Families

Transition bikes.

Could I ask that parents of Transition students make sure

your children park their bikes in the bike racks? The bike

racks are there to keep all of our bikes in one safe place.

By parking your child’s bike alongside the transition

building it creates hazards for tradesmen and other

people who need to access those paths. Please be

considerate of this when bringing your child to school on

his or her bike.

40th

Anniversary Celebrations and Fete.

This Saturday the 15th

of September is the Nhulunbuy

Primary School Fete and 40th Anniversary Celebration. I

would like to thank the dedicated team of School Council

Members and parents who have formed the organising

committee. Without the enthusiasm, planning and

preparation from this group the Fete would not have

happened. I would also like to thank our wonderful

community and all of the people who have supported this

important event through donations of time and

resources. I must also thank and acknowledge the work of

our staff and students who have been busily preparing for

their stalls

Nhulunbuy Primary School has a proud history as one of

the Northern Territories best public schools, a reputation

it maintains to this day. Schools are a reflection of the

community they serve. Nhulunbuy Primary School is

characterised by a strong sense of community,

professional, caring staff and happy students who are

eager to learn. I look forward to catching up with

everyone on Saturday and celebrating this important

milestone and community event.

FETE TIMETABLE

11:30am Drop off all entries

12 Fete opens to the community

12-1pm Transition Block open (WLA)

12-12:30 All judging takes place

1pm Teddy Bears Picnic

Games on the oval

1st

Chook Poo Lotto

2pm Teddy’s Bear Picnic Finishes

Teddy’s Bear Picnic Presentations

Kites and Paper Planes on the oval

2nd

Chook Poo Lotto

2:30pm Kite and Plane Presentations

Hat Parade

Martial Arts Display

3pm Hat and Scarecrow Presentation

3rd

Chook Poo Lotto

Billy Cart Racing

3:30pm Billy Cart Presentations

Cake Decorating Presentations

3:45pm Arafura Dance Display

4pm 4th

Chook Poo Lotto

40th

Cake Cutting

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APPLE RAFFLE

$5 a ticket only 1500 tickets. Available in the school front office and also at the Fete. BE QUICK.

NHULUNBUY COMMUNITY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

The Nhulunbuy Community Neighbourhood Centre is currently taking enrolments for the upcoming September/October School Holidays (including the Pupil Free Day on Friday 28th September) for enrolment forms please contact the Centre on 89872191 or via email at ncnc@email.voicetalk.com.au. Alternatively they can come down to the centre and speak with staff.

WANTED Washed and clean beer bottle lids or lids of that k i nd . Mus t be i n o r i g i n a l shape . Transition Chamberlain are seeking these lids to make musical instruments for their assembly in Week 9 (3 weeks away). Please send into Transition or drop off at the front office. We need as many as possible. (Gayle Chamberlain)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Canteen Manager

• 30 hours per week • Maintain and supervise the daily operations • Undertake the appropriate admin tasks • Food preparation and catering • Ordering and receiving goods • Cleaning

Contact Nhulunbuy Primary School on 8987-0022 for more information.

Congratulations to our

Young Wordsmiths.

We would like to congratulate

Eva Staude and Ritiyan Misra

who were recognised for their writing ability in the

recent Young Territory Author Awards.

The Young Territory Author Awards are an annual

writing competition where entrants under the age of 18

write and produce their own book.

Eva’s book titled Fredrick and his Fine Friends was

Highly Commended in the 8 and under category.

Ritiyan’s book titled My Dream Stories was the

Regional Winner for Nhulunbuy.

Well done to the both of you. http://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/media-centre/news/young-

territory-author-awards-2012

POSITION VACANT - Teacher

Term 4 – 8th October – 14th December • Japanese/ Cultural Progam Essential Working with Children (Ochre Card). Registration with Teacher Registry Board of the Northern Territory.

Applications close Tuesday 18th September Contact Matt Watson on 8987-0022 for more information.

CANBERRA 2013

Next Meeting: Thursday 20th September, 7.30pm, Room 501 $100 DEPOSIT DUE FRIDAY 21ST SEPT

UNIFORM SALES Uniform sales are held every Monday in the

GP Room (room 421) 2.30 - 4.00 pm.

See Mel

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This week at N

PS

Beverley HulmeBeverley HulmeBeverley HulmeBeverley Hulme Assistant Principal, Early Childhood & Special Education

Early Life Foundations (WLA) Visit: Karen McKay Consultant

Ian DarlingtonIan DarlingtonIan DarlingtonIan Darlington SSNT Arnhem Cluster

Matthew, Ellie and Juan represented the all conquering Arnhem team that recently swept all before them at the School Sport NT Cross Country and Track and Field Championships held in Darwin.

Last week, Bulan represented the School Sport NT, Under 12 Girls Football Team in the School Sport Australia Championships held in Darwin. Eight state / territory teams participated and the NT team finished a creditable 5th with Bulan playing really well as a defender in the team.

School Sports

It was an exciting time in the Transition Unit last Friday as students, parents and visitors from the Regional Office and other schools, worked together through a Walker Learning Session with Early Life Foundations consultant Karen MacKay. Classroom teacher Jessica McCaul and Desarei Stanaway have recently returned from a Walker Learning study tour in Melbourne. Karen was in our school to provide follow up mentoring for these teachers as well as consult with teachers in the primary section and preschool. Gayle Chamberlain and Jenni McDonald will be representing our school at a Walker Learning study tour in Darwin in November.

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IMPORTANT DATES

WEEK 9

Friday

14th September

NO ASSEMBLY

Monday

17th September

Swim and Survive

Swimming lessons begin for

Transition students.

TS 8.30-9.00

TM 9.00-9.30

TC 9.30-10.00

Monday

17th September

Cricket Training at 3pm

Tuesday

18th September

Basketball Training

3.30-4.30pm, NPS Hall

Wednesday

19th September

Swim and Survive

For Transition students.

TS 8.30-9.00

TM 9.00-9.30

TC 9.30-10.00

Thursday

20th September

Swim and Survive

For Transition students.

TS 8.30-9.00

TM 9.00-9.30

TC 9.30-10.00

Canberra 2013 Meeting

7.30pm, Room 501

Friday

21th September

Swim and Survive

For Transition students.

TS 8.30-9.00

TM 9.00-9.30

TC 9.30-10.00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Friday 28th September (Week 10)

Student Free Day

Christmas Concert

Monday 10th December

Last day of school 2012:

Friday 14th December 2012

Friday

21th September

Assembly 12.15pm

TC Hosting

FETE

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

• Ask your child’s teacher how you can help.

MYSTERY JARS

We are looking for donations of jars filled with

any type of goodies for Transition’s Mystery Jars

stall. Here are some suggestions: stationery,

beads/jewelry making, hair accessories, bath/

toiletries, golf balls/tees, sewing kit, mini first

aid kit. If you are planning on filling your jar with

lollies/sweets or food items, please just bring the

food item in its unopened packet to us and it will

be placed into the jar just prior to the fete. If you

are home cooking, also bring it in wrapped

prior / close to the day. If you have any

questions about the mystery jars please contact

the transition teachers or Jo Cram.

CALLING FOR CAKE,

SLICE AND BISCUIT MAKERS

Cakes, slices and biscuits can be dropped off on

the day of the fete or the day

before to 2/1M’s classroom. (2 doors down

from the old First Aid Room). Please make sure

to list all ingredients. Thanks so much for your

help. (Jenni McDonald)

POTTED PLANTS

Do you have any unwanted potted plants?

Please drop them off at the front office.