Yesterday we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming some of our parents and grandparents as part of Stage 1 History KLA. This topic provides a study of present and past family life within the context of the students’ own world. Students learn about similarities and differences in family life by comparing the present with the past. They begin to explore the links, and the changes that occur, over time and are introduced to the

use of historical sources.

Our special guests shared stories and experiences form the past with our students. Our students also participated in traditional games for

the afternoon on the top playground.

It is very important for our students to value and respect the history of our families and our communities. I would like the thank all the parents and grandparents who came along to support us. I have shared some of the conversations and photos from

yesterday.

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Term 1

Week 9

27 March 2019 Nambucca Heads Public School is an outstanding school, our team is proud of our strong culture, high expectations and successful learners. We cater for the whole child and every single person in our learning community is welcomed, valued and included. Our future focused learning design enables students to be resilient, persistent and confident learners.

Proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning School

Cnr Ridge & Lee Streets

PO Box 355

NAMBUCCA HEADS,

NSW, 2448

Ph: 6568 6411

Fax: 6568 8205

Principal:

Phillip Maunder

Term 1 MARCH

29 Photo Competition Closes

APRIL 1 NC Soccer - Grafton 3 NC AFL Coffs Harbour 4 MNC RL Trials Opens, 11’s 4 District Netball 3 MNC B/G Hockey 8 NC Cricket Trials 11 Easter Hat Parade 12 LAST DAY OF TERM

Calendar of Events

1-2 Jellyfish - Brown Today we were visited by Diane Trevethan [Brenda’s Nan] and Leanne Welsh [Zane’s Gran]. We learnt that Leanne was born in Nambucca and went to Nambucca Heads PS when she was a girl. The

STOP PRESS

DISCO TONIGHT

ES1 & STAGE 1 4.30pm - 5.20pm

Dinner at 5.20

STAGE 2 & 3

5.30pm - 7.00pm

Playing Marbles

Skipping games

Please Help Urgently Needed School Canteen

Providing nutritious food in our canteen is a vital step in helping set up healthy routines and habits for life. Our canteen is run with the help of a network of volunteers from our school community working together. If you can spare any time to join our network and help prepare and serve food in our canteen, we would very much appreciate a hand. It is easy and fun with on-the-job training and you can commit to as much or as little as you like. All volunteers are rewarded with a healthy lunch and plenty of tea or coffee. If you have any queries please feel free to contact the school or drop into the canteen for a chat. Looking forward to meeting new friends. Jodie Ramsey Canteen Supervisor

Canteen Roster March

Thursday 28th Lydia

Friday 29th Help Needed

April Wednesday 3rd

Jenny Thursday 4th Help Needed

Friday 5th Help Needed

toilets were apparently very smelly back then! Leanne brought in lots of photos of the Nambucca area in the olden days and showed us some familiar shops that are still here today. Diane answered questions about cars and transport in the olden days. We learnt that there were no seat belts, not even car seats for babies. Diane also brought in a ‘Cupie’ doll that was given to her when she was a little girl and is at least 70 years old if not more.

1-2 Seahorses - White Poppie’s Pa Andy told us about growing up and living on a farming property near Taree where they had no electricity, only kerosene lamps and went to school on a horse and cart. Poppie’s Nan Jenny grew up on a dairy farm in Gippsland in Victoria where they trapped rabbits to sell their skins. They did not have a phone and communicated with telegrams which she had copies of. Grace’s nan Sally was asked by Grace if she was an 'Antique". Sally also remembered having to sing God save the King as the National Anthem and writing at school was with ink wells and nib points. All three grandparents remembered the national anthem changing to God Save the Queen and they sang it for the class.

Miss Maclean Miss Maclean continues to heal and the family have again expressed their appreciation to everybody for their offers of support. If you wish to pass on a message to Miss Maclean you can do so through Mrs Battiston or myself. We look forward to seeing Erica back sometime next term.

Parking You will see some no parking signs go up near the end of the Stage 2 demountables. It is unsafe to allow vehicles onto our school grounds to pick up children in this area. Regards Phil Maunder Principal

Principal’s report cont….

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School Banking

Wednesday

For more information for those who would like to

start school banking please contact the local

Commonwealth Bank.

Parent Tips - Encouraging STEM - it’s easy.

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ASAP.

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What is STEM? STEM stands for ‘Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics’ – four fields that are important in every part of our lives. Science is about our natural world -like the moon and stars, land and ocean, weather, plants and animals. Technology is about things like computers and smartphones, television, radio, and microscopes. Engineering is about the way things work – like buildings, roads and bridges, machines, and appliances. Mathematics is about numbers, shapes, and quantity. Maths is all around us, and every other STEM field depends on mathematics. STEM for littlies – huh? It may seem like STEM is a bit too complicated for your little one, but there are a lot of simple things you can do to encourage STEM in the early years. By simply allowing your child to investigate the world around them, and encouraging them to ask questions, you are engaging your little one in STEM. It is never too early to start exploring STEM concepts with your child. Here’s how: Take it outside! A great way to encourage a life-long love of STEM in your little one is to go out into nature with them. Even little babies enjoy exploring the world around them simply by touching leaves, watching insects, listening to birds and playing with grass and sticks. Toddlers and preschoolers will love collecting things – like rocks, flowers, leaves, and bugs, or whatever they find interesting. Bring along binoculars or a magnifying glass, and let your little one investigate their world on another level! Talk and describe You can help your child learn STEM concepts by describing what’s around you and talking about what’s happening, for example ‘Look at the water bubbling in the pot. The water is boiling. That means it is

very, very hot. ’ Try using mathematical language with your little one too – count out loud together or talk about quantities – ‘Let’s put these shoes away. One, two.’ As your little one gets older, you can encourage them to talk about the things around them and ask them questions, such as ‘What do you think will happen when we drop the cloth in the water?’ Questions and answers Young children naturally want to learn about the world – it’s the reason toddlers ask ‘why?’ all the time. Try to be patient when your little one asks you questions and answer them with relevant information they will understand. If you don’t know the answer to a question, tell them: ‘That’s a great question! I’m not sure what the answer is – let’s look it up together.’ (Hint: you can find answers to most questions online. To get answers written for children just type in the question followed by ‘for kids’). Play, play, play! Little ones learn about the world around them (and STEM concepts) simply by playing. Just engaging in the natural trial and error of play develops your little one’s early critical thinking and reasoning skills, and helps them understand how things work. Here are some great toys that encourage STEM learning:

Puzzles – shapes and problem solving

Blocks – geometry, physics and gravity

Stacking cups – size relationships

Measuring containers – measurement/volume

Sorting toys – classifying, attributes and

relationships

Building/construction toys (Lego/Duplo, Mobilo, etc.) – spatial skills, creative thinking Balls – motion, momentum, and velocity Bibliography - Department of Education - Schools A to Z website.

Kinder Easter Craft

The Kinder Turtles and Kinder Dolphins are having an Easter Craft afternoon on Wednesday 3rd April. Come and join us after lunch from 2pm until home time 3pm. Kinder Mums, Dads, Grand-mas, Grandpas, younger brothers and sisters are all welcome to come and join in the fun. We look forward to seeing you there. Please sign in at the office when you arrive. Mrs McKinney and Mrs Egan

NITS Please remember to check your child’s hair daily and treat if necessary.

Statement Of

Account Statements have been sent

home with your eldest child.

Thank you to those who have already paid.

Stars of the Week - Thursday 21 March 2019

PBL Awards Savanah S-Y, Draimen K, Zane L, Evan C, Chloe P, Kaiden C-Y, Liam H, Amalia L, Sunny C, Eliza G, Jairah S, Narissa M, Ashleigh G, Robert D, Isaac Mc, Rosa K, Dillan A, Mila V, Pheobe L, Grace N, Leilah R, Quinn C, Aiden H, Taj B School Awards Reese L, Keyna W, Paige J, Matilda R, Mila V, Liam H, Saffron K

STOP PRESS - Closing date is extended by 4 days.

Entries must be in by 3pm Thursday 4th April.

Judging in week 11 and winners announced Friday 12th

April.

P&C NEWS

Did you know we have a

Facebook page? Here you will find information about what the P&C are doing, see the weekly canteen meal deal and other weekly school news. You can find us at Nambucca PS Panc. To stay in touch please like the posts so you will continue to see them.

SPORTING CALENDAR

Term 1

APRIL

1 NC Soccer - Grafton 3 NC AFL Coffs Harbour 4 MNC RL Trials Opens, 11’s 4 District Netball Trials 3 MNC B/G Hockey 8 NC Cricket Trials

SPORTING NEWS

District Rugby League Trials Last Friday 22 March five boys attended the district Rugby League Trials at Nambucca Heads High School. Opens - Trey Sampson, Taj Bateman U 11 Years - Tully Pope, Tyler Sutton, Landon Brown. All boys worked hard to pass, catch and tackle and demonstrate their skills. Congratulations to Tully, Trey and Taj on their selection and they will now travel to Coffs Harbour for the Mid North Coast trials next week. Good luck boys Mid North Coast AFL Trials Last Wednesday seven enthusiastic boys headed off to Coffs Harbour for the Mid North Coast AFL Trials. Congratulations to Miller Baade, Saibe Steele, Daniel Williams, Tully Pope, Trey Sampson, Jackson Catchpole and Blake Ahearn for being selected to represent our school at these trials. The boys played exceptionally well. Mr Maunder was very proud of their hard work and participation on the day. Congratulations to Trey, Daniel, Miller, Blake and Tully who have been selected to attend the North Coast Trials to be held in Coffs Harbour next Wednesday

Cricket Comes to Nambucca Heads Thanks to the Sporting Schools Funding grant and the enthusiasm of the NSW Cricket Development officers Jay and Mel. We have had a four week cricket program currently running during PE sessions. Students are enthusiastically learning how to catch, throw, field and bowl. We are studying how to stand, position our body and strike and throw the ball with confidence. Look out Test Cricket, ODI and 'T20 Big Bash' here we come!

District Netball

Trials 2019

Date: Thursday, 4th April 2019

Time: 12.00am to

2.30pm

Venue: Macksville Netball Courts

Private Transport

2018 Year Book.

If you paid your school contribution for 2018 you should have received one complimentary Year Book per

family.

If you would still like to purchase a 2018

Year Book we have some extra copies

available for

$30.