Natter Term 1 Week 3 2017 Dear Parents, After visiting some classes last week, it was wonderful to see the students making the most of their learning time and enjoying getting to know their new teachers and class peers. Congratulations to our Kindergarten cohort who were so settled and ready to learn during my classroom visits. Thank you also to our Year 6 students who were very mature and helpful in their leadership roles on Thursday as they too, welcomed our newest students.

Thank you to … Our staff leading PSSA sport and dance groups across the school, for the very difficult task of conducting trials and auditions to select teams and groups. Thank you also to Deborah Deratz and Helen Braund for the organization and distribution of textbooks. If you have not yet ordered your child’s textbooks, please log in to Dominie or visit our website for details http://www.newport-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/notes as soon as possible.

Parent Information Evening This year, we will trial a new format for our Parent Information Evenings; • Years 1 & 2 – Monday 20 February • Kindergarten – Tuesday 21 February • Year 3 & 4 – Wednesday 22 February • Years 5 & 6 – Thursday 23 February The information sessions will go from 6-6.45pm and be held in your child’s classroom. The evening is intended to provide an opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teacher and be informed about the year ahead, the class organisation, the class program and expectations for the year. I strongly request that children do not accompany parents to school, as being unsupervised in the playground poses a safety risk and is unsettling for the teachers conducting presentations.

2017 Health Care Plans If your child suffers from any medical condition or allergy, it is extremely important that all documentation including current (2017) health plans from your doctor, are lodged with the school office. I also ask that parents ensure that any appropriate medications are current. This will enable us to look after the best interests of your child.

P & C Meeting Our P&C Association is run by a very dedicated group of parents who are committed to supporting our school in everything that we do. This association has a number of roles. They provide a forum for parents to find out more about our school and support us in our endeavours. Every year the P&C raises funds to support a number of school programs. The first P & C meeting will be on Tuesday 14th February at 7pm in the Library. We look forward to seeing you there.

Welcome Back BBQ The Welcome Back BBQ is on Friday 17th February. It is a great opportunity for the community to come together, welcome our new families to the school and catch up with some old friends. This is also a Year 6 fundraising event and we sincerely hope that you will be able to join us. Warmest regards, Natalie Baldi Principal

Dates for the Diary Welcome Back BBQ Friday 17 February Newport Swimming Carnival Tuesday 21 February Parent Information Evenings

• Years 1 & 2 Monday 20 February • Kindergarten Tuesday 21 February • Year 3 & 4 Wednesday 22 February • Years 5 & 6 Thursday 23 February

PSSA competition begins Friday 24 February

Sports News 2017 PSSA Sport The Summer PSSA competition will start on Friday 24th February and continue for 4 weeks until Friday 17th March where it will pause until Term 4. We will train at school this Friday 10th March during normal PSSA Friday afternoon sport time. Starting next week we will commence training before school on a Thursday or Friday morning at 8.30am at Newport Oval. Training days for each team will be announced later in the week. Newport Swimming Carnival The Newport Swimming Carnival is on Tuesday 21st February at the Warringah Aquatic Centre. Thank you to those parents who have returned notes and who are helping out with time keeping on the day. It is greatly appreciated. If your child has not returned their note, could you please return it ASAP. A draft program will go up in the window of 3JG next week, please ensure your child checks the program to check they have been entered in the correct events. The carnival will commence at 8.45am and finish at 2.15pm. Please ensure your child is at school by 7.55am as buses will leave at 8.10am. State Knockout Softball Trials Boys and Girls We will hold trials for the boys and girls Softball Knockout teams this Thursday 9th February at Newport Oval. Signup sheets will go up outside 3JG, students wishing to trial should write their names down before Thursday. Trials will commence at 8.15am at Newport Oval. Please ensure your child is there on time. Regards, Greg Moran (Sports Co-ordinator)

Music News Welcome Back! Hopefully all students and parents are ready for a great year of music. The ensembles will begin a different times over the next few weeks, please see the list of starting times below. An email will also be sent out by your band manager. Please note that the rehearsal times for ensembles have changed, as per the following timetable: 2016 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 7.10am

STRING ORCHESTRA 8.15am STAGE BAND 8.20 VIOLIN 1 & 2

7.10am JUNIOR BAND 8.15am SENIOR BAND

8.15am STRING ORCHESTRA 8.20 VIOLIN 1 & 2

7.10am SENIOR BAND

Instrument Hire: Our volunteers who coordinate Instrument Hire will be available outside the hall from 8.30am on Monday 13th Feb and Friday 17th Feb. They are more than willing to answer any questions you may have regarding instruments, especially if you are contemplating joining the Junior Band this year. If you are unable to attend these sessions, or would like to pick up an instrument earlier for rehearsals, please contact Vivien on 0415 348 343. Our first Music Committee Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday at 7.30pm in the main staffroom. Everybody welcome. The Music Committee is a friendly group of volunteers who organise our six music ensembles. It is a great way to meet parents from other years and school groups. We would love you to come and join us.

Dates for Diary Tues 7th Feb String Orchestra starts (7.10am in Hall) Tues 7th Feb Stage Band starts (8.15am in Hall) Wed 8th Feb Senior Band starts (8.15am in Hall) Thurs 9th Feb Music Committee Meeting 7.30pm in main staffroom Mon 13th Feb Instrument Hire (8.30am onwards in front of hall) Tues 14th Feb Violin 2 starts (meet 8.20am in Western playground) Fri 17th Feb Instrument Hire (8.30am onwards in front of hall) Wed 22nd Feb Junior Band starts (7.10am in hall) Thurs 23rd Feb Violin 1 starts (meet 8.20am in Western playground)

Uniform Shop News Sun safety The uniform shop sells Cancer Council’s Ezi Clip suncream for $10. It’s easy to clip onto your child’s backpack and a great back up during the day for the kids.

Band shirts We currently have a few second hand band shirts (black) which we are selling for $3/shirt. We also have new band shirts available for purchase.

Thank you Our thanks once again to our team of volunteers - Ana Arruzza, Keiva Baker, Kellie Curtin, Sarah Hudson and Sami Pammenter. We couldn’t do it without you all.

Online Ordering – During Term Orders placed online at flexischools.com.au prior to 5pm on Fridays will be delivered to your child’s class on the following Monday or Tuesday. Order forms can also be collected from the office or emailed on request. Please contact us if you have any order queries.

Opening Hours - School Term The Uniform Shop is open Mondays 9-10am and Tuesdays 3-4pm. We accept cash or cheque. Credit card payments are accepted when ordering via flexischools.com.au. For enquiries, please contact newportuniformshop@hotmail.com or Mari Simpson 0438-773-006 & Louise Woods 0404-164-994.

Canteen Welcome back. You will notice a few new things in the canteen. I have updated the menu to include more vegetarian options and you can also now order your birthday ice blocks from the canteen.

Roster Mon 13 Jayne,Peta Tues 14 K Ryan, P Hitchman, K Hulley Wed 15 M Bensley Thur 16 N Holland, J Whitaker, K Paul Fri 17 V Watkins

NEWPORT SCHOOL CANTEEN MENU 2016

Gourmet Sandwiches & Wraps

Breakfast, Morning Tea & Lunch

Breakfast Morning Tea Hot Food Special days Hash brown $1.00 Boiled rice cup with sauce $1.00 2 Chicken wedges $2.00 Sushi,tuna, chicken or avo (mon&Thur) $3.50 Mini Muffin $0.20 Melted cheese toast $1.00 4 Chicken Wedges $4.00 Nachos with lettuce, avo, sour cream (tues) $5.20 Swirls $0.50 Chicken Sticks $0.60 2 chicken wedges on bread $2.40 Pizza ( Wed) $4.20 Garlic bread $1.00 2 chicken wedges on roll $2.80 ham & cheese 4 chicken wedges on bread $4.20 Ham & pinapple 4 chicken wedges on roll $4.40 Olive & Cheese Snacks Sandwiches Roll/wrap Fantastic noodles Surpreme Sauce $0.20 chicken or beef $3.20 Burger ( Fri) $5.00 Piranha Snacks $2.00 Mayo $0.20 Mac & Cheese $4.50 Beef Cheese & Bacon Roll $2.00 Beef lasagne $4.50 Chicken Pretzel (Mon & Thru) $2.00 Avocado $2.40 $2.90 Bolognese pasta $4.50 Veggie Large Muffin (Wed) $1.20 Baked beans $2.70 $3.20 Tuna bake $4.50 Fish Banana Bread (Fri) $1.20 Cheese $3.00 $3.50 Honey soy chicken & noodles $4.50 Finger bun(Tues) $2.00 Vegemite, Jam or honey $2.50 $3.00 Fried rice $4.20 Drinks Ovaltinees $1.00 Cheese & Vegemite $3.20 $3.70 Butter chicken & rice $4.50 300ml Oak carton $2.20 Fresh popped Chicken $4.00 $4.50 Teriyaki beef & rice $4.50 choc, straw or banana Popcorn $0.50 Chicken, avocado & lettuce $5.00 $5.50 Beef & Broccoli with rice $4.50 300m Plain milk $2.00 Hardboiled egg $1.00 Chicken & Salad sandwich $5.00 $5.50 Veggie slice $4.20 250ml juicie $2.20

Chicken, Lettuce & Mayo $5.00 $5.50 Spinach & Cheese roll $3.20 Orange Cheerios $0.20 Chicken, lettuce Sausage roll $3.20 Apple Rice crackers $0.20 & Sweet chilli sauce $5.00 $5.50 Beef pie $3.40 Apple/blackcurrent Veggie box with hummus $2.50 Ham & Cheese $4.50 $5.00 Chicken & veggie pie $3.40 600ml water bottle $2.50 Corn thins (each) $0.10 Ham $4.00 $4.50 Steamed dim sim $4.20 Hot chocolate ( morning only) $2.00 Celery & Carrot sticks $0.50 Ham & Salad $5.00 $5.50 steamed pork buns $4.20 Up & Go $2.20 Tuna $3.70 $4.10 San choy bow $4.20 Mini wheats $0.20 Salmon $3.70 $4.10 2 x steamed corn cobs $1.50 Birthday ice blocks( full class only) Salad $3.70 $4.10 Egg $3.00 $3.50 Zooper doopers for $0.50 each Cold snacks Curried egg $3.20 $3.70 Frozen treats water ice blocks for $0.80 each Yoghurt cup & Berries $1.00 Egg, lettuce & mayo $3.50 $4.00 Slushies $2.00 birthday ice block must be ordered for whole Yoghurt cup & jelly $1.00 Toasted sandwich Roll/Wrap Paddle pops $2.00 class, not sold at lunch time Custard cup $1.00 cheese $3.50 $4.00 Twisted yoghurt $2.20 Fresh fruit salad cup $1.00 Cheese & Pineapple $3.70 $4.20 Frozen pineapple $1.00 Fresh fruit salad tub $2.80 Ham & cheese $4.70 $5.20 Frozen fruit cup $1.00 Yoghurt & fruit crumble $2.50 cheese & tomato $3.50 $4.00 Mousse cup $1.00 Salad box $3.80 Lunch ordered must be placed by 9.30am With Chicken, Ham or tuna $4.80 Please write name & class clearly on bag Rice paper roll chick, tuna Veggie $3.00 flexischools.com.au Extras PSSA Sport ONLY please use a white bag Avocardo $1.00 Separate bags for hot & cold food please. Salad $1.00 Frozen items cannot be ordered

WELCOME BACK BBQ

Inviting all Newport families to pack a picnic rug and come

along on

Friday 17th February at 5pm

Sausage sandwiches

Honey Soy Chicken

BLT’sandwiches

Slushies and drinks

Lolly bags

Giant raffle!

SELF DEFENCEOPEN NIGHT

You are invited to attend a FREE TRIAL CLASS at

our upcoming Open Night

Peninsula Community of Schools

Year 7 2018

Extension Class Test

Packages providing test information and details are now

available in your Primary Schools for all Year 6 students

interested in sitting the PCS Extension Class Test.

All enquiries for the Year 7 2018 Extension Class Test should

be directed to your local designated High School.

Principal Ian Bowsher Principal Dane Ropa Principal Jane Ferris Ph: 9918 8811 Ph: 9913 7820 Ph: 9999 4035

School Open Night Date School Open Night Date School Open Night Date 23.2.2017 1.3.2017 28.2.2017

Test Date: Friday 17th March Venue: Narrabeen Sports High School

PCS – An Award Winning Partnership

Newport Junior Rugby Club. Founded 54 years ago, NJRC is a family and community orientated rugby union club that prides itself on providing a safe and fun environment for boys and girls to learn and develop rugby skills with their mates. Rugby Union is a game that develops leadership, team spirit, courage, sportsmanship and friendship. These values and traditions develop from the first time a young player shakes hands with their opposite number, leading to a lifelong passion for and involvement with the game at all levels. It’s an inclusive game that transcends size, shape, ability, gender or ethnicity. Based at Porter Reserve in Newport, NJRC is one of the largest junior rugby clubs in Sydney, with 500 registered Minis and Junior rugby union players aged between 5 and 18 years old, nearly of whom live in our local area. Registration days for NJRC in 2017 at the Porter Reserve clubhouse are: Saturday 11th February and 18th February from 9:00am to 2 pm Friday 17th February from 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Contacts

President John Glen john@meridianca.com.au

Registrar Simon reading – njrcregistrat@gmail.com

Treasurer Nigel Baker nigel@archcapital.com.au