Term 4 – Week 7 November 20, 2017

   

Don’t forget to pack your ‘Crunch & Sip’ every day!  Week 5: KAE, 2/1W, 4/3D Week 6: KC, 2/1W, 4/3D

Buzz Awards

K-2 Be a Learner Pranaya KW Be Safe Aynaz 2/1W Be Respectful Viruna KW Be a Learner Roxana 2/1F 3-6 Be Safe Cade 6/5B Be a Learner Mariam 4/3P Be Respectful Emitis 4/3BK

Waste Warriors Congratulations to:

Week 5:  Macquarie Week 6:  Marsden 

PNPS 'Waste Warriors' is a new initiative that encourages students to place rubbish into their House bin, which are identified with their colour sticker and slogan: Cox: Make it clean, keep it green! Macquarie: No rubbish around. A clean playground! Marsden: Take 3 for the sea!

Christmas Present Idea Our P&C is selling a lovely range of hats for $2.00 each.  These would make wonderful Christmas presents.   There are many different styles to choose from and they are suitable for boys, girls and adults.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term 4 Week 7 November

Library Furniture Bake Sale Fundraiser 0n Tuesday

Monday 20th

Gelato Cups $2.50

Newsletter Home Today 3:15pm - Staff & Stage Meetings

Tuesday 21st

Lunch Orders Today

Child Protection Lessons K-6 Library Furniture Bake Sale Fundraiser

Wednesday 22nd Cool Kittens Skipping 8:30

Gelato Cups $2.50

K-6 Skipping 12:45

Scripture 12:45pm – SRC Meeting

Thursday 23rd

K-6 Skipping 12:45

9am – Commonwealth Bank Launch9:30am – Transition Playgroup Lunch Orders Today Maths Enrichment Group 1:15pm – Student Support Session 4

ZOOPER DOOPERS 60c

Friday 24th

PSSA & Home Sport ZOOPER DOOPERS 60c

2:15pm – Training Band 3:00pm – Band Session 1:15pm - Assembly K-6 Outdoor

Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser – Seeking Volunteers for just 1 hour on Sunday 26 November or come along

to Bunnings and enjoy a delicious sausage sandwich!

Term 4 Week 8 November/Dec

P & C Sausage Sizzle Friday

Monday 27th Gelato Cups $2.50

Choral Group Epping Club Excursion 3:15pm - Staff & Stage Meeting

Tuesday 28th

Lunch Orders Today

Wednesday 29th Gelato Cups $2.50

Cool Kittens Skipping 8:30

Scripture

Thursday 30th

K-6 Skipping 12:45

Lunch Orders Today 9am – Commonwealth Bank Launch

9:30am – Transition Playgroup 1:15pm – Student Support Session 4

ZOOPER DOOPERS 60c

Friday 1st

Home Sport ZOOPER DOOPERS 60c

1:15pm – Assembly K-6 COLA – Band Concert

2:15pm – Training Band 3:00pm – Band Session

 

 

 

 

 

 November 20, 2017

 

Gold Merit Awards Congratulations to the following gold merit award recipients:

Abdulrahman KW Elissa 2/1M

Faith KC Chloe 2/1M

Saanvi KAE Haadia 2/1M

Priyanshu KAE Zion 2/1M

Aditya KAE Abdulrahman 2/1M

Finn KAE Anna 2/1M

Isabella KR Roham 2/1W

Sofia KR Mikaella 2/1W

Yuriah KR Emy 2/1W

Connor KR George 4/3P

Siyam KR Ashna 4/3BK

Rishelle KW Nada 4/3BK

Kahlia-Mai KAE Parwana 4/3BK

Zoey KC Amia 4/3D

Hussain KC Celina 4/3D

Victoria KC Mohanish 6/5B

Umar KC Jeevanjot 6/5B

Adam 2/1W Momen 6/5Y

Alexandra 2/1W William 6/5Y

Martin 2/1W Reign 6/5Y

Rohan 2/1W Rayan 6/5Y

Nikhil 2/1W Eve 6/5Y

Vidyut 2/1W Jasmine 6/5Y

Paarth 2/1K Indu 6/5Y

Jaanvi 2/1K Laura 6/5Y

Rajbir 2/1K Humza x 2 6/5Y

Rojair 2./1L Emily 6/5Y

Della 2/1F Louise 6/5W

Behrad 2/1F Khadija 6/5W

Nicholas 2/1F Rushil 6/5W

Behrad 2/1F Sahel 6/5W

Robin 2/1F Brian 6/5W

Rashee 2/1F Mujtaba 6/5W

Tanish 2/1M Jayden 6/5W

Liliy 2/1M Vansh 6/5W

Julie 2/1M Tinoosh 6/5B

Funto 2/1M Amelia 6/5B

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT WALKATHON 2017 The success of the WALKATHON is due to the enthusiasm of the students and the support of their families. Thank you to the P & C for working with our teachers to organise this event. There are great prizes to be won so remember to return your sponsorship cards and envelopes to the office.

Kindergarten 2018 – we will see you soon! Kindergarten Orientation sessions were a great success this year. Thank you to all the parents and caregivers who came along. Our P&C committee members generously donated their time each week to also welcome our new parents. At their final session, Stage 3 students farewelled new kindergartens with a PNPS book, balloon and a smile. Kindergarten 2018 students, we look forward to seeing you again soon! Thank you to all the staff, students and performance groups who were involved and to Mrs Murdoch, Ms Roser and the kindergarten teachers for all your hard work.

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 November 20, 2017

 

SRC School Discos K- 4 Our students moved to the beat and danced the afternoon away at the SRC discos held during Week 5. Congratulations to the SRC who hosted theses successful events. A special thank you to Ms Lance and Mrs Eltakchi for coordinating the 2017 discos. The SRC should be extremely proud of their efforts as over $900 was raised. Watch this space for the SRC report in our next edition as I understand they are planning to purchase something exciting for our playground.

Student Support @ PNPS Students don't have to be school captains or house captains to be considered leaders. We encourage our students to be leaders in the classroom and playground, through their support for other students, or their involvement in academic, sporting, cultural or community events and projects. Year 6 students have trained to become Student Support leaders. They meet with their small groups of students each week to discuss values and will lead their groups through games and activities to reinforce these messages. Year 5 students are co-leaders and support the Year 6 students. Congratulations to our 2017 Student Support Leaders and Co-Leaders - the students in K-4 really look forward to their time with the seniors every Thursday - leaders, you have made a difference!

Stage 3 Safety Sessions Stage 3 students were attentive, respectful and reflective during Senior Constable Liplyn’s safety presentation. The school works in collaboration with the Parramatta Police Youth Liaison Officers to reinforce aspects of the curriculum. We encourage parents to continue working with our teachers as we educate and inform students to become safe citizens of the future.

BULLYING AND CYBER-BULLYING:S3 Student Recount

Today as any other day was normal, until I saw it, the blue and white car, and as he was walking down the court I knew that I was going to have a fun time. As the Senior Constable entered our classroom I was excited for our lesson talking about Bullying and Cyber-Bullying. I was quite surprised at how long you can stay in jail for just hitting someone, up to two years!! And if that happens at school, that sentence can increase up to 5 years. As he finished the lesson I started thinking, mmm, maybe I can be a cop?

School Policy and Procedure Updates All schools are required to follow rules and procedures for the smooth day to day running of school matters and to ensure our students are receiving a quality education in a safe environment. Policies help define rules, procedures and protocols for schools. You may access all of this information through our school website. I encourage you to read the policies and procedures we follow. Recent updated policies include PNPS Attendance, Protecting and Supporting Children and Young People, Student Discipline in Government Schools and Working with Children Check Policies and Procedures. Regular updates and reminders are incorporated into this fortnightly newsletter and discussed at P & C meetings.

http://www.parramattn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school

School Attendance and Absences School hours are from 8.30am to 3.00pm with lessons beginning at 9:00am. All students are expected to attend on time every day that school is open unless they are sick. Regular attendance is essential to ensure a consistent learning program and good progress. Please access the link below providing information for parents and carers about the importance of regular attendance. This has been translated into several community languages too.

http://www.parramattn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/our-school/attendance-absences

Kindergarten Enrolments 2018 If your child turns five before July 31, 2018, they are eligible to enrol for Kindergarten next year. Please contact the school office for an enrolment form. Mrs Kathryn Methven Principal School Uniforms A reminder to all families that we have transitioned to Summer Uniform to commence Term 4. Please support our School’s Uniform Policy by ensuring your child is wearing their correct school uniform.

Voluntary School Contributions It’s not too late to make a payment for Voluntary School Contributions. Payment is $30 for one child, $50 for two children or $60 for three or more children. This money goes towards resources for your child’s education. Payment can be made in cash at the school office or via our school’s website through the Make a Payment tab. We have a few students who are allergic to nuts

and one student who is highly allergic, which could be life threatening.

Please Do Not put Peanut Butter or Nutella on your child's sandwiches or send nuts to

school

Absence from School If your child has been absent from school due to sickness etc, please write a note to your child’s class teacher stating the date and reason for the absence. It is a Department requirement that all absences from school are explained. The School App also has an Absent Note function.

Farsi Report

 November 20, 2017

 

P & C Report

A reminder that we are holding an information session for all parents to introduce the Commonwealth Student Banking system. This will be held at 9.00am this Thursday, November 23, in the school hall. P & C Executive Committee

Email Distribution of Newsletter You have the option of having our school newsletter emailed to you instead of having a hard copy handed to your child. You can nominate as many email addresses as you like. Please send an email to the following addresspnpsnewsletter@gmail.com and list these details: 

Write your family name Write your student/s name/s and class/es List any email addresses you wish to include for newsletter distribution: work, home etc.

If you have any questions please see Miss Young.

Problem of the Week Congratulations to our Week 3 winners! K-2 3-6

Isabella KR Lauren 6/5B

Remember to look out for the problem of the week in every newsletter. Problems will vary in the degree of difficulty from week to week. Write your answer with your name and class on a piece of paper. Place this in the ‘Problem of the Week’ box located in the office by 3pm on the following Wednesday. The first correct answers drawn out of the box for K-2 and 3-6 will be our Problem Solving Award Recipients. Be sure to include your working on your answer sheet. Good luck everyone!

Problem K-2 There were 3 marbles on a table. 2 rolled off onto the floor. What fraction of the marbles were left on the table?

Use a forward slash ( / ) to separate the numerator and denominator.

Problem 3-6 Tim and his friends are ordering a pizza. They want one vegetable topping and one meat topping. The vegetable toppings are broccoli, onions, mushrooms and olives. The meat toppings are pepperoni, chicken, mince and salami. Given these choices, how many different combinations can Tim and his friends create?

Student Sunglasses for Sale As part of a P & C initiative, we are selling sunglasses. We take sun safety seriously and implement a range of strategies to protect our students from the damaging effects of the sun. We promote, ‘HAT ON PLAY ON’ and encourage the students to wear sunscreen. During the warmer months the P & C will be providing sunscreen for all classes. The children’s sunglasses can be purchased from the office for $10.

 November 20, 2017

 

School Website Update All notes that have been sent home are now accessible on the school’s website via the Notes Home tab.