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Normanhurst News

Term 2 Week 5 29 May 2019

________________________________________________________________________________________ Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Carers, Instructional Rounds Over two days last week we hosted staff teams from John Purchase PS, Oakhill Drive PS and Thornleigh West PS for Instructional Rounds. Our Problem of Practice was centred on Visible Learning strategies and it was wonderful to see that all of our classroom teachers have embraced this practice and were implementing strategies in their classrooms. Receiving feedback from staff from other local schools enabled us to recognise how much we have achieved and continue to set directions for the future.

DATE EVENT Wednesday 29 May Zone Cross Country Thursday 30 May 3 – 6 Assembly NOTES SENT HOME Wednesday 29 May School Athletics Carnival – Whole School

Email: normanhurs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Phone: 9489 1152 Fax: 9489 3257

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Term 2 Invoices Term 2 invoices will be emailed this week. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the prompt payment of these. Should you need to arrange a payment plan, please contact me directly as soon as possible. 2020 Kindergarten Information Mornings Yesterday we held the first of our 2020 Kindergarten Information mornings. This was an opportunity for parents to learn about school programs, undertake a school tour, visit our Kindergarten classrooms and hear about our transition to school program. This session will be repeated on Thursday 22 August from 9.15 - 11.00 a.m. Please pass this information on if you are aware of a parent who may be interested. Thank you to parent helpers Bonita Chan, Ingrid Naden, Kerri Wickenden and Shelly Smith for assisting with the morning tea.

Band Camp Thank you to all of the parents who assisted at this year’s Band Camp, held last Friday and over the weekend. Special thanks to Lisa Manton for her thorough coordination of this event. Please see the report from Ms Williams later in this newsletter for further details. Congratulations Corey Congratulations to Corey M who has been selected to represent Beecroft Zone at the Sydney North Rugby Union trials later this term. This is a great achievement! Parent Forum Please be reminded about our 2019 Parent Forum centred on Science and Technology, which will be held on Wednesday 12 June from 6.30 p.m. We encourage all families to attend to learn more about our curriculum programs. The note with details is available in the “Notes to Parents / Carers” section of our app. Positive Behaviour for Learning During this fortnight all classes are learning about expectations for transitions and how our three values relate to moving from the playground to classrooms or from classrooms to the hall, library or computer room. The Week 4 recipients of our PBL draw were Harper F and Caroline S. Merit Certificates Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate at last week’s assembly:

Kind regards, Amber Gorrell Principal

For Being Responsible Sara C KR Daniel O 2F Declan F KT Lachlan M 2I Kingsley L 1K Harrison G 2S Jonathan N 1V Madinah N Music

For Being Respectful Cooper G KP William B 2F Hudson V KR Jade C 2I Isla H KT Hossein J 2S Arielle G 1K Serafina Z Music

For Striving for Success Luella W KP Isra H 2F Theresa S Music Elliot N KT Oliver W 2I Eleanor P 1K Alex C 2S Hadi A 1V Gemma M Library

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Band Camp Our band program students attended camp last Friday to Sunday. It was a great opportunity for intensive rehearsals and group bonding. This year the students spent Friday at Normanhurst participating in rehearsals and drumming workshops before hopping on the bus at 3 p.m. and heading off to Vision Valley. Congratulations to all of the students who gave such a big effort in learning new pieces and practising over this period. Thank you to everyone involved in the organisation of Band Camp. I would like to make special mention of Lisa Manton who put hours of time and effort into coordinating the camp and her team of parent volunteers who gave up their time to assist.

Jocelyn Williams Assistant Principal _______________________________________________________________________________________

Uniform Shop News Firstly a BIG THANK YOU to Cherry Li who has run and led the Uniform shop team since the new P&C financial year started. Unfortunately Cherry had to step down from duties since last week due to securing a new full time job and we would like to wish her all the very best in her new career. OPENING HOUR CHANGES Effective from this coming FRIDAY 31 MAY the Uniform shop opening hours will be changed to 8.30 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. and will continue this way to accomodate the availability of new volunteer staff that are running the shop. EMAIL ORDERING If you cannot make it during opening hours, we sincerely apologise. However, it is possible for you to Download the Printable Uniform Order Form using the link here http://www.npspandc.com/uniform-shop/ and submit the completed form with your Proof of Payment to the email address clothingpool@npspandc.com. We will endeavour to fill your order and deliver the goods to your child’s classroom on the Friday (subject to availability). If you are unsure of your child’s size, please email us your inquiry first and we can discuss your options. BAND SHIRTS For students who require a black Band shirt, please check with your Band leader and if you have not been issued one since Band Camp, please email us at the Uniform Shop. We are currently out of stock but will place an urgent order for the upcoming performance requirements. We are also on the lookout to recruit a New Uniform Shop Manager and some more “helpers” in the shop. So if you have any availability for volunteering with us, we would love to meet with you. Please contact Bonita on the email below. Cheers from Bonita, Sunhee, Linda, Marta The NPS Uniform Shop Team Email: clothingpool@npspandc.com

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P & C Social and Fundraising Trivia Night – Saturday 15 June Only 2.5 weeks to go before our BIGGEST night of the year!

All you need to do is:

1. Get together a group of 8 people 2. Nominate a team captain and create a table name for your group 3. Book tickets! https://npstrivia.eventbrite.com.au * Please note: You do not need a table of 8 to attend the night. You can book tickets individually or in smaller groups and we will find a table for you.

We need your help! To make the night a success we are looking for prizes for our live and silent auction. If you work in or own a business that can help out with donations please contact Louise M at louise.monardo@gmail.com We would greatly appreciate the support along with advertise the company logo on the night, in the newsletter and on social media.

Pam Gins P& C Fundraising Coordinator fundraising@npspandc.com

________________________________________________________________________________________ NPS Band Families Band Festival Sunday 16 June @ 7.45 a.m. - Wahroonga PS Sunday 16 June @ 1.45 p.m. - Wahroonga PS All lost property from camp is now in the school lost property. Thank you The Band Committee

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________________________________________________________________________________________ Canteen News Canteen Volunteer Vacancies Can YOU please help us in the Canteen on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday? We rely on our wonderful volunteers to assist Lisa in preparing lunch orders and serving the children at recess and lunchtimes. Please log into www.school24.net.au to “register” yourself if you can help out on any shifts. Each shift you do enters you into a mini-draw to win a $20 Canteen top-up to your School24 account. For quick reference, over the next two weeks we would like some help on these days:

• Thurs 30 May 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. • Thurs 30 May 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. • Wed 5 June 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. • Wed 5 June 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. • Thurs 6 June 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. • Thurs 6 June 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. • Fri 7 June 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. • Fri 7 June 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

If you would like to report any food matters, ask any questions, or offer any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact me anytime. Bonita Chan P&C Canteen Co-ordinator Mob: 0414 505 800 Email: canteencommittee@npspandc.com ________________________________________________________________________________________ Woolworths Earn & Learn

This year we will be participating in the Woolworths Earn & Learn program. Through this program we will be able to get new educational resources for our school – and all we need you to do is shop for your groceries at Woolworths. From Wednesday 1 May to Tuesday 25 June or while stock lasts, we are collecting Woolworths Earn & Learn Stickers. You will get one Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker for every $10 spent (excluding liquor, tobacco and gift cards). Place the Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker onto a Woolworths Earn & Learn Sticker Sheet and when it is complete, the Sticker Sheet can be dropped into the Collection Box here at school or at your local Woolworths.

At the end of the promotion, we will be able to get some great new equipment. The range is extensive and offers lots of items ideal for our students – including resources for Maths, English, Science and some fantastic fun supplies for Arts & Craft, Sport and for our library. If you would like to know more please visit woolworths.com.au/earnandlearn Kind regards, Alice Bell School Administrative Manager

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Normanhurst Public School Term 2 Calendar - 2019

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

WEEK 1

Staff Development Day

29 APR

30 APR

1 MAY

K-2 Assembly

2 MAY

3 MAY

Working Bee

4 MAY

5 MAY

WEEK 2

6 MAY

7 MAY

School Tour 9.15 a.m. Drought Relief - Mufti Day

8 MAY

3-6 Assembly

9 MAY

Mother’s Day Stall SNF Dance Audition 10 a.m. PSSA Sport Commences

10 MAY

11 MAY

12 MAY

WEEK 3

P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m.

13 MAY

NAPLAN

14 MAY

School Tour 9.15 a.m. NAPLAN

15 MAY

K-6 Assembly DISCO NAPLAN

16 MAY

NAPLAN – Catch up Day

17 MAY

ELECTION POLLING PLACE

18 MAY

19 MAY

WEEK 4

20 MAY

21 MAY

22 MAY

K-2 Assembly

23 MAY

BAND CAMP (AT SCHOOL)

24 MAY

BAND CAMP

25 MAY

BAND CAMP

26 MAY

WEEK 5

27 MAY

KINDERGARTEN 2020 INFORMATION MORNING 9.15 –11.00 a.m. STAGE 2 EXCURSION (Field of Mars)

28 MAY

Zone Cross Country

29 MAY

3-6 Assembly

30 MAY

31 MAY

1 JUN

2 JUN

WEEK 6

3 JUN

4 JUN

5 JUN

K-6 Assembly

6 JUN

7 JUN

8 JUN

9 JUN

WEEK 7

PUBLIC HOLIDAY QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

10 JUN

11 JUN

PARENT FORUM 6.30 p.m.

12 JUN

3-6 Assembly

13 JUN

14 JUN

P&C TRIVIA NIGHT

15 JUN

WahroongaBand Festival

16 JUN

WEEK 8

P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m.

17 JUN

18 JUN

School Tour 9.15 a.m.

19 JUN

K-2 Assembly

20 JUN

AREA CROSS COUNTRY

21 JUN

22 JUN

23 JUN

WEEK 9

Dance Festival Next 2 Weeks

24 JUN

25 JUN

26 JUN

K-6 Assembly

27 JUN

28 JUN

29 JUN

30 JUN

WEEK 10

1 JUL

2 JUL

ATHLETICS CARNIVAL

3 JUL

NO Assembly

4 JUL

LAST DAY TERM 2

5 JUL

6 JUL

7 JUL