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SLETTER WELCOME BACK

Welcome back to the new term everyone! We hope you all had a well-earned break and students are back refreshed for another term of learning. This will be another busy term with students rehearsing and preparing for our 2015 production of “Kids in Camelot” to be held on Thursday 10th September.

MS SUTHERLAND’S ADVENTURES Ms Sutherland and Paul are currently travelling in Turkey experiencing the history, culture and food of the country. They have made a visit to Gallipoli to explore the peninsula and reflect on events there 100 years ago. Some photos forwarded back to school show they are managing to have a good time. REPORTING TO PARENTS ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT—PARENT TEACHER DISCUSSIONS, STUDENT REPORTS AND LEARNING PORTFOLIOS Thank you to all the families who came to have discussions with staff about your child’s learning achievements and areas for focus for this term. These discussions were well attended and reinforce the shared partnership between school and home. Could parents please return the student portfolios this week. These portfolios will be used for the second semester. Please don’t forget to write some comments about your child’s learning on the comments page! CAR PARK Just a reminder for parents and students to take care and drive slowly at drop of and pick up times please. Parents and students to only cross the car park at the crossing, using the new steps, otherwise walk on the pathways around the outside of car park. Thank you. SCHOOL GROUNDS WORKS

During the first week of the school holidays, Trevor & David from Mad Cat Constructions rebuilt the retaining

wall in the car park and also installed steps at the crossing and made an area for the waste bin. A great improvement!

Premier’s Reading Challenge Our Premier’s Reading Challenge is now well underway. Students in grade F-2 will be reading and sharing the books in class. For year 3-6 students the challenge is to read 15 books independently. Our expectation is that all students will be prepared to participate and accept the challenge. This requires from the older students self-discipline, a willingness to accept responsibility and a preparedness to take on and manage the challenge by themselves . Those who complete it will have demonstrated the REAL@Nilma values and shown a very responsible attitude to their learning! Year 3-6 students can use this reading as part of their LAUGH home reading. Congratulations to Daniel Axford (yr4 Blue) who has joined Kiara and Ella Perry in completing the Challenge independently. Well done!

STAFFING TERM 3 Annette Sutherland is on Long Service Leave for the first 4 weeks of term 3. During Annette’s absence Kerry Williams will be Acting Principal. Claire O’Brien will teach in the Blue Homegroup during this time. Leanne Hodge will be on leave for the first 4 weeks of term 3, Sharon Faulds will replace Leanne during this time.

WARRAGUL SWAP MEET—FUNDRAISER A huge THANK YOU to Nicki Kimm for her organisation and coordination of the Warragul Swap Meet fundraiser for NPS. The team raised an impressive $750 for the school! Thank you to Phil, Danielle & Jade Mammolito, Amanda Buckler, Jason, Ashton & Shakira Kimm; Alex & Piper Bundle, Michael Kindermann, Rodney Cogo, and Belinda & Cameron Smythe for their help with the catering during the morning and assisting with setting and packing up. Money raised will go towards school programs. This was a fantastic effort from the Parents & Families of Nilma who provide valuable support to the school with fundraising. We encourage all parents ( and friends) to become involved and support them in their fundraising efforts.

THANKYOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Principal

Ms Annette Sutherland

Business Manager Mrs Rachel Hammond

School Council President

Mrs Nicki Kimm

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Principal Notes ..1 Student Learning ..2 H/Group Happenings..3 Calendar ..6

Bloomfield Road, Nilma 3821 Telephone: (03)56232963 Email: nilma.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au

NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal Notes

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R.E.A.L STUDENTS@NILMA Student of the Week

Recognitions

Homegroup F Red

Miller Bundle For your persistence with your learning tasks. You have been

keeping on task and putting in lots of effort. Great job Miller!

Homegroup 2/1 Green

Aiden Smythe For your cheerful approach to your

learning and willingness to challenge yourself and always do

your best.

Homegroup 5/4/3 Blue

Whole Class For a fantastic start in Term 3.

Respect and hardworking skills are evident. Well Done class!

Homegroup 6/5 Yellow

Astrid Smith For beginning Term 3 with an

excited and positive attitude. You have been very productive with your learning already. Well done

Astrid.

STUDENT LEARNING @ NILMA

Happy Birthday

Bethany Axford

Ashlee Cooke

Charlotte Goodchild

Bailey-Jack Christoph

L.A.U.G.H Program Learning Activities Under Guidance of Home

NIGHTLY READING 50 Nights

Riley Kleeven Aiden Olsson Anthony Santo Jaycobb Archer

75 Nights Meg Devlin Bailey Jack Christoph

100 Nights Lachlan Axford Meg Devlin Blake Stone Ashlee Cooke

125 Nigths Jessie McCabe

150 Nights Olivia Addison Nick Addison

PLAYGROUND

AWARDS

Playground awards this week!

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HOMEGROUP HAPPENINGS!

Holidays

On the holidays Anthony, Dad and I

went to Pakenham to see our Aunty and

Uncle. It wasn’t much of a day but

Anthony had a glove and kept throwing

it at me. It was so annoying! Other than

that we watched TV. While I was

watching TV I had a delicious hot

chocolate. After that it was time to go

home in the rainy cold weather. By the time we had

left it was around dinner time so we decided to go to

a restaurant. It was called La Porchetta. We had a

small garlic pizza for the entrée, it was nice and hot.

For the main course we had a yummy large half

Hawaiian and half the lot pizza. For dessert Anthony

and I shared a chocolate mousse. My dad had a

sticky date pudding. It looked so much better than

ours I just wanted to grab the plate and scoff it

down. I got some anyway. Then it was time to go.

By Rose-Ann Scott.

Exciting Times!

On the holidays I stayed with my

brother in Melbourne and his wife

and two kids. They’re 2 and 3 years

old.

When we went into their back yard

the 3 years old turned on the hose

and wet me, so I had to change

clothes.

At night when the kids went to bed, their mum

and I watched ‘Mall Cop 1’ and ‘Mall Cop 2’.

On the second week my friend came over and we

had a sleepover and ate KFC for dinner.

By Kiandra

The Holidays

One morning my brother and I played the X-box.

We sat in the lounge. We had a good time.

One day I had pizza, I took a piece of bacon off

and I saw cheese so I touched it and I hurt

myself.

By Bailey S

Our Holidays

On the holidays I stayed home. I

watched Thunderbirds.

By Blake

On the holidays I went to the

movies. I saw Minions.

By Ty

On the holidays I went to nan and

pops.

By Emma

On the holidays I went to the snow.

By Jai W

On the holidays I went bowling.

By Savannah

On the holidays I went to the bowling alley

for Ashlee’s party.

By Elizabeth

On the holidays I went to the cinema. The

Minions was showing.

By Thomas

On the holidays I went 4WDing in the bush.

By Paige

Home Group - F -

Ruby Red Mrs Evans

Dingo

Dingoes eat meat. They eat

dead animals they find.

Dingoes are covered with

yellowish hair. A dingo is a

wild dog. Dingoes live in small

family groups. Dingoes don’t

bark. Dingoes live in deserts and forests.

Today some people keep a dingo as pet

dog. By Jessie

Tasmanian Devils

They have dark fur with some white fur.

The Tasmanian Devil’s jaws bite through

bones. They screech loudly. Tasmanian

devils are nocturnal. They hunt at night

and spend the day in a burrow. They have

a pouch. By William

Home Group - 65 -

Lemon Yellow Miss

Matarczyk

Home Group - 543 -

Aqua Blue Mr Williams

Home Group - 21 -

Emerald Green

Miss Berkelmans

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Tris Kennedy – Sine Elizabeth – Astrid King Arthur – Andrew Lady Guinevere – Megan G Merlin – Lachlan Sir Lancelot – Deakin Sir Sagramore - Anthony Sir Kay – Angus MC – Tahlia

Guards 1 - Mitch C Guard 2 - Kael Lady 1- Charlotte Lady 2 – Kirsty Lady 3 – Kiandra Lady 4 – Holly Prisoner 1 – Bailey D Prisoner 2 – Shelby Prisoner 3 – Max Prisoner 4 – Riley Robber 1– Zaic Robber 2 - Matilda

Knight 1 – Jamie Knight 2 – Ashton Knight 3 - Aiden

Peasant 1 – Josie Peasant 2 – Meg D Peasant 3 – Nataly Peasant 4 – Rose-Ann Peasant 5 – Ella Peasant 6 – Bailey Jack Peasant 7 – Kiara Peasant 8 – Bailey S Peasant 9 – Daniel

Jester – Mitchell Troupe 1 – Zavier Troupe 2 – Emma Troupe 3 – Amelia Troupe 4 – Teagan Maiden - Ashley Damsel in Distress - Sheree

KIDS IN CAMELOT

SYNOPSIS

Tristan, a confident, resourceful ( but slightly impatient) boy from our time, wakes up in the year 528 AD, in

Camelot. He is viewed with suspicion by Merlin, who fears competition from a foreign wizard, but, through his

resourcefulness (pretending to take away the sun during an eclipse) Tristan becomes ‘Boss’ of Camelot and sets

about modernising the country and bringing a ‘new order’ to medieval England. But he does not listen to the

locals and not all his decisions are appropriate. Accidentally insulting Sir Sagramore, he is commanded to

undertake a quest to become a Knight and then face a joust with the champion Sagramore. Again, through

ingenuity, he wins. But the peasants do not approve of his unusual methods…and his new empire is beginning to

crumble. He must leave Camelot and allow history to take its course.

KIDS IN CAMELOT—School Production Term 3—Thursday 10th SEPTEMBER 7.00pm (Keep the date free)

Student Roles have been allocated so children can spend some time over the holiday break on rehearsing lines

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CHAPLAINS’ CHAT Welcome back! I don’t know about you, but this break for me has been delightful; meeting up with family and cousins, even a 99th birthday party (no not mine). Our topic today ‘Clear communication’ is a goal to strive for in every area of life. Work becomes improved if we know exactly what is expected of us. Our relationships are enhanced if we can be open and honest with each other. Our children will become more motivated if we are able to fully communicate with them in a language they understand. The following strategies will help:

When you have made a decision ensure that the standards are clear and the limits and boundaries are fully understood.

Provide your rationale for the decision and allow your children to understand the reasons for your decision. If appropriate allow your son/daughter to have input into the decision and for them to feel heard and valued. This level of open communication encourages them to take a high level of responsibility for their actions to the point where they are able to regulate themselves.

Ensure that both parents agree to the decision and don’t fall into the trap of being played against each other …’but Mom said ...’ Be consistent. Your word should be your bond. It is also wise to be consistent over time too – not swaying from week to week. In all your decisions it is good to acknowledge your child’s feelings and needs and, whenever practical, to offer them alternatives and choices, without becoming too permissive. Helping your child with their homework requires a slightly different approach to communication. By that I mean don’t give them the answers! In this case it is best to give hints or prompts and encourage them to think it through for themselves. When they succeed then clearly communicate your joy at their abilities. Solid verbal encouragement will always produce a good feeling inside your child and that will reap benefits for them both individually and well into their future. Enjoy your weekend and miss everything but the scenery as you travel. Anne

STEPHANIE ALEXANDER KITCHEN GARDEN PROGRAM

This term students in the BLUE Group will be participating in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program. This program will be held every Thursday from 1.45pm-3.10pm. We will be making salads of the imagination, tarts, tortes, curries, breads, fritters, gnocchi and orecchiette pasta. In the garden students will be pruning, composting, mulching, planting, creating a worm farm, creating a no dig garden, weeding, fertilising and harvesting. Attached below is a roster for this program. If you are able to volunteer on any of the dates indicated, please contact the office.

1.45pm-3.10pm Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4

23rd July Sharon Faulds Sandro Santo

30th July Catriona Ferguson Sharon Faulds Sandro Santo

6 August Catriona Ferguson Sharon Faulds

13th August Catriona Ferguson Mrs Hodge Peter Kirkbride

20th August Catriona Ferguson Mrs Hodge Peter Kirkbride

27 August Catriona Ferguson Mrs Hodge Peter Kirkbride

3rd Sept Catriona Ferguson Mrs Hodge Peter Kirkbride

17th Sept Catriona Ferguson Mrs Hodge Peter Kirkbride

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

Issue 21– 15/07/2015

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

13

Start Term 3

14 15 16

Open Morning @

Nilma 9am-11am

17

Open Morning @

Nilma 9am-11am

18 19

20 21 22 23

MARC Van 24

25 26

27 28 29 30

Year 4/3 Hooptime 31

School Banking

JULY 2015

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

3 4 5

Mt Worth Cluster Day WRC

6

MARC Van

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School Banking

8 9

10 11 12 13 14

School Banking

15 16

17

Visit from Good Sheppard PS

18

School Council

Meeting 6pm

19 20

MARC Van

21

School Banking

22 23

24 25 26 27

Year 6/5 Hooptime 28

School Banking

29 30

31

AUGUST 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

1 2

3

Fathers Day Stall

MARC Van

4

Curriculum Day

School Closure

5 6

7 8

2015 All Schools Badminton

Championship

9 10

School Production

Kids in Camelot

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School Banking

12 13

14 15

Author Day @ Buln Buln PS

16 17

MARC Van

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Last Day Term 3

19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30