Our School Mission

Working Together, nurturing personal achievement and life-long learning in a learner-centred environment, sustained by explicit values and strong school, family and community partnerships.

Our School Values Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence and Doing our Best, Respect, Care and Compassion and Collaborative Learning.

Contact Us Urquhart Street, Parap PO Box 69 Parap NT 0804 Phone: 8982 2922 Fax: 8982 2911 Web: www.schools.nt.edu.au/parap Email: parapps.office@ntschools.net

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Friends

REMINDER: STAFF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER Please note that both the Pre- and Primary

School staff will be involved in a workshop for the entire day. The Top End YMCA will be

providing a full-day care program at the school, on a user-pays basis, should you require that service. Further information will now be provided about the

service early next week. We appreciate your support and understanding.

ANNUAL SCHOOL GARDENS WORKING BEE

The response to this activity on last Sunday afternoon was a little disappointing, with only a handful of school community members able

to come along, in contrast to previous efforts. Notwithstanding, a considerable amount of planting and mulching was achieved and to our hardy few, we say a hearty “THANK YOU!!” for a great effort.

INDIGENOUS BUSH TOY MAKING: The students of Yr 2/1 Goveas and Yr 2/1 Rowe have been exploring interesting things in Indigenous Studies. On Thursday, they made Bush Toys, thanks to the support from Mark White’s family who helped us make the toys, Jodie Stevens who provided the long grass and milk tins and metal wire.

Dates to Note

NEW INTAKE PRE-SCHOOL ORIENTATION Friday 26 November

PRE-SCHOOL CONCERT & PARTY Wednesday 8 December

YEAR 6 GRADUATION DINNER Wednesday 8 December

PRESCHOOL VISITS TRANSITION CLASS Afternoon group: Friday26 November, between 9.20 and 10.00 Morning group: Friday 3 Dec ember, between 9.20 and 10.00 Parent night: Thursday 25 November

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Year 2/1 Goveas and Rowe made Bush Toys out of dry long grass and coloured wool. They made spears, snakes, people and planes. The students are very proud of their designs and would love everyone to see their display in the classroom.

Noella Goveas and Kim Rowe

PREPARING OUR CLASSES FOR 2011 – YOUR INPUT WELCOMED: The teaching staff is working on the important process of preparing the school’s class structure for the new school year. The process of preparing a school structure includes a review of each student’s development profile, anticipated levels and availability of teaching staff, available classroom space, interpersonal relationships patterns etc. We are also aware that on occasions, parents/caregivers have information that will assist us in placing children in the school’s structure more appropriately. This information could be, for example, medical information, special needs in children etc. Please contact your child’s teacher, myself, Ms Harding or Ms Cann if you feel that any such advice and information can assist us in providing a more positive environment for your child. In making requests for particular class placements for 2011, please note that requests need to relate to the academic, social and/or behavioural needs of your child. It is also not appropriate to request a particular teacher. We are appreciative of the input we have received so far. I expect that tentative class lists for 2011 will be on display in the final week of this term. Take care Dr Michael B. (Mick) Myers Principal

SCHOOL MERIT CERTIFICATES AWARDED FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER 2010

CLASS STUDENT

T Reynolds Ira Shiddiq, William Easton

T Oliver Jarrah Steinberg, Brooke Wills, Oliver Amos

T/1 Giallouris Hannah Richards, Jonathon Hook

T/1 Paddison Patrick Johnson, William Chilcott

2/1 Dzulkifly Terence Klaer-Huish, Becky Butler

2/1 Goveas Mark White, Rosanna Materazzo

2/1 Islam Mark Bawden-Hill, Kieran Moodie

2/1 Rowe Chloe Andrew, Amelia Lawton

4/3 Berger Kyra McInerney, Thomas Pugh

4/3 Burke Jay Ruzsicska, Chloe Shoyer

4/3 Medley Emily Rees, Kayla Aitken

4/3 Oates Angelina Yeung, Rosie Gaffey

4/3 Williams Anjali Satheesh, Micheal Freeman. Madison

Bell, Tahlia Jbali

6/5 Mendham Jayden Robb, Blake Lemke, Vanessa White,

Ebony Wadwell

6/5 Hanssen Jessica-Rose Adams, Mallee Hill, Jessie Harris,

Scott Ainslie

6/5 Hyke Dylan Clifton, Bohdi Dahlin

6/5 Wallis Isabella Dix, Hugh Andrew

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Available Monday 15 November to Thursday 18 November Beef and Vegetable Curry and Steamed Rice

Round Container (440ml) $4.50 Rectangular Container (500ml) $5.50

“Banana” Breaka now available – larger 500ml size only at $3.50

Please note: Friday lunch menu is available for ordering on Thursday 18

November.

ADVENT WORKSHOP

Get ready for

An Aussie Christmas!

Enjoy Australian music, drama, craft and the Christmas story.

At Darwin Memorial Uniting Church, Smith Street Darwin (Next to Woolworths)

Saturday 4 December, from 10.00am to 1.00pm

For children in Transition to Year 6 Cost: $5.00 per child

We have limited amount of space, so bookings are essential!

Ring LeeAnne 89812897

Or Mary 89818542

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