NARRANDERA DENTAL CLINIC The School Dental Clinic is available for all children aged from 0 – 18 years of age. We encourage all parents to make an appointment for your child to have a full dental check. Treatment at our clinic is FREE to all children who have a Medicare card. To make an appointment please telephone our call centre on

1800 450 046 We hope to see you soon!!! Sue & Cleo.

Narrandera Public School Informer Excellence, Opportunity, Success

Principal: Ms Susan Ruffles We learn and meet on Wiradjuri Country

Phone: (02) 6959 2144

Fax: (02) 6959 3274

Term 3, Week 1 Tuesday, July 16, 2013.

From the Principal . . . . . . . . . Welcome back! I hope you all had a fantastic break - I know I did! Term 3 is shaping up to be a very busy term already. Our transition program starts in Week 2. If you have a little one starting school next year or know someone who has, come and grab an information pack from the front office. It is never too late to enrol in this program. Ms Julie Neville and Mrs Jean Galluzzo will be running this program every Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:30pm till 2:30pm. Education Week is Week 3. There will be a BBQ lunch, special assembly and open classrooms on Wednesday, 31st July, starting from 11:15a.m. In the same week the dance group will be performing at KROP for two days. If you have not already had an interview with your child/rens teacher in regards to their semester 1 report it is not too late. Please contact the teacher to make a suitable time. Regards Joanne Stamatakakos (Stamos) Relieving Principal

Calendar of Events Date Event/s Monday, July 22 P & C Meeting – 6.30pm – Library

Riverina Softball Trials - Boys Tuesday, July 23 Transition Start – 12.30pm to 2.30pm Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2

EDUCATION WEEK

Tuesday, July 30 to Friday, August 2

Book Fair

Wednesday, July 31 Education Week – BBQ Lunch, Special Assembly 12noon and Open Classrooms

Thursday, August 1 KROP Friday, August 2 KROP Friday, August 9 PSSA Athletic Carnival Wednesday, August 14 School Photos Friday, August 16 Trent Barrett Shield Friday, August 30 Jump Rope for Heart

Welcome Welcome Welcome We would like to welcome new staff to our team:

Mrs Heidi Heath - teaching Year 1H, Mr Michael Hay - teaching Year 4/5, Mrs Cheryle Glyde - Assistant Principal and Mr Colin Burrell - School Administrative Manager.

Our School has students who are

highly allergic to NUTS and NUT PRODUCTS

We seek your co-operation in trying to keep our school NUT FREE

Class Library Times Monday – 1K, Year 2 Tuesday – Year 6, Year 4/5, Year 4, KL Wednesday – 3H, KS Thursday – Year 5 Friday – 3T, 1H

Narrandera Public School Informer Tuesday, July 16 Model Making – Term 2 A very successful term for model making. Only a few students finished their models but the work put in by all students was fantastic. Learning to read instructions of a model tank or plane has been an experience for some but we all had lots of fun. I'm looking forward to running the groups again in Term 3.

Mr Tallon.

Ella Baxter with her model of a Japanese 'Zeke' aircraft.

Kyle Ellis with an Australian 'Matilda' Hedgehog tank and Jayden Lee with a British 'Matilda' tank.

This newsletter is produced with the support of the following local businesses:

Thursday, 8th August, 2013 - 7.00pm – 8.45pm Are you interested in enrolling at a school that offers the opportunity to develop your child’s potential through academic, sporting and extra-curricular programs, focusing on positive, caring relationships? Then come along to our “Hands on High School” night. PROGRAM

• 7.00pm – 7.15pm Welcome held in the Library • 7.15pm – 8.30pm Workshops covering a selection of

the secondary curriculum • 8.30pm – 8.45pm Question and Answer time with

supper provided by our Hospitality staff and students Come along and experience:

• Lessons delivered using up to date technologies

• Diverse learning environments, meeting the needs of learners in the future

• The range of extra-curricular opportunities offered to all students

• Please wear comfortable clothing for physical activities

For more information contact: Narrandera High School Elizabeth Street, Narrandera NSW 2700 Phone: 69591744 Email: narrandera-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Relieving Principal: Joanne Stamos Assistant Principal: Cheryl Glyde Rel. Assistant Principal: Paul Lucas Phone: 02 69592144 Fax: 02 69593274 Email Address: narrandera-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au School Website: www.narrandera-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/sws/view/home.node Canteen: 02 69591141 Dental Clinic: 1800 450 046 Narrandera Schools as Community Centre: 6959 3894/0410284145

Narrandera High School Excellence Innovation Opportunity “Hands on High School”

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Narrandera Public Schools Book Fair is coming!!!! Date: tuesDay 30th July until FriDay 2nD august time: lunchtimes anD aFter school Place: nPs library Lots of books, posters, cool stationery items and more available with prices starting from $1.00.

All purchases benefit our school!!!

NARRANDERA PUBLIC SCHOOL

TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM

WHEN - Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12.30pm until 2.30pm. The program begins on Tuesday 23rd July 2013 (Term 3, Week 2). During Term 4 the program will run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. WHERE - Narrandera Public School. WHO - All children beginning Kindergarten in 2014 are invited to attend. TRANSPORT - A bus will be provided. Enrolment packages are available at Narrandera Public School.

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WELCOME BACK MAGGIE DENT Tuesday 16 - Friday 19 July 2013 Maggie is the author of several parenting books, a former teacher, a counsellor and an expert on resilience. She has helped many individuals, families and communities after natural disasters - ours included with her advice and help after the floods in Yenda last year. Maggie’s common sense approach, and irreverent sense of humour, combined with her wisdom and knowledge of up to date research, makes her one of our most popular and well respected presenters and media commentators. Details of all Maggie’s sessions are below - I’m sure you will find one or more that will interest you.

Wednesday 17 July, 10.00am - 12.30pm. The Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Breeding! (The Basics with Aunty Eadie from Ivanhoe) Perfect for: Prospective parents, parents of babies and children under six, Early Childhood Educators More children than ever are arriving in our schools with one or more developmental delays and this creates a “gap” that is almost impossible to overcome throughout the school journey. Using the metaphor of a wise grandmother or aunty, Eadie the Emu, Maggie explores back-to-basics common sense wisdom in her role as a guide for parents of children under six. She discusses what is essential for babies and toddlers and how meeting these needs allow children to thrive and be ready for school and life. (Linked to EYLF outcomes.) Venue: Room MG30, M Block, (Community/Children’s Studies Building), Griffith TAFE. COST: Free. Register by calling 6962 6833 or turn up on the day. Wednesday 17 July, 7.00 - 9.00pm Boys Boys Boys! Understanding, Nurturing and Connecting to Today’s Boys (focussing on the first 8 years) Perfect for: Parents of boys under eight, Early Childhood Educators, Primary Teachers. Maggie has a deep concern about today’s boys who will be tomorrow's men. The journey of a boy to a man is often misunderstood. Boys’ needs are different to girls’ and to help our boys grow into wonderful men, we must understand these needs and how to meet them. Maggie shares her insights, practical suggestions and passion from parenting her own four sons, teaching for over 17 years, counselling troubled lads and working with men in her men-only seminars. She is a champion of boys, and wants you to be one too. This session is relevant to parents of boys of all ages, but will have a particular focus on the first eight years - we need to get them right as a foundation for later years. Venue: Griffith Leagues Club, Southside. COST: $10 pp. Register by calling 6962 6833 or turn up on the night Thursday 18 July, 9.00am - 3.00pm. Relax - A Calming Day for Women Perfect for: Any woman, who at times can’t find her car in the car park, cannot remember eating the whole family-size block of chocolate, who drowns in crushing guilt daily, forgets her pin number, worries too much and cares too much. ANY WOMAN who needs some timeout from her busy life! Maggie understands how busy today’s women are and how much stress they struggle with. This one-day retreat is designed to relieve stress, to teach calming strategies and to nurture in a circle of women. Give yourself a gift and release your inner angel with a day of fun. Venue: Riverina Family Chiropractic, 5 Kooba Street. COST: $30 pp - Includes catering. Bookings essential and numbers are limited. Register by calling 6962 6833. Maggie says: “Please wear comfy clothes, bring a cushion, some textas and your sense of humour!” Thursday 18 July, 7.00m - 9.30pm - Dinner for Dads Only: Top Tips for Being a Terrific Dad Perfect for: Dads of children from babies to age 25. Maggie has a unique ability to “Talk Bloke” and decodes complex information in a practical, often humorous and always informative way. Drawing from her common sense approach, Maggie will inspire, empower and enthuse every Dad in the room to be just terrific! Venue: Belvedere (Rear Dining Room) 494 Banna Ave. COST: $10 pp - Includes dinner (Buy your own drinks) Bookings essential. Register by calling 6962 6833. Friday 19 July, 10.00am - 12.30pm - Everyday Learning About Grief and Loss in Children Perfect for: Parents, Educators, Counsellors. This seminar explores how to prepare and support children through loss and death. Maggie has an extensive background including palliative care, the funeral industry and counselling, and her practical tips will be invaluable for anyone who cares for children. How we manage loss will influence us for the rest of our lives and when our children are overprotected in childhood, they can be left powerless and very traumatised as adults. Venue: Room MG30, M Block, (Community/Children’s Studies Building), Griffith TAFE. COST: Free. Register by calling 6962 6833 or turn up on the day. Friday 19 July, 4.30 - 6.30pm. Friday 19 July, 4.30 – 6.30pm Bringing out the Best in All Students: Really Connecting Perfect for: Teachers, Teachers’ Aides, Other Educators. Become an excellent presenter with the latest techniques from the field of neuro-science that enhance learning, build really effective communication skills and offer simple ideas for bringing out the real potential in all students. This includes the NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) best-spelling strategy and accelerated learning techniques that really work. This is fascinating and exciting material that will truly expand your understanding of how we all learn. Venue: Griffith Leagues Club, Southside. COST: $10 pp - including light supper (buy your own drinks).Bookings essential: To register, call 6962 6833, email griffithconnections@gmail.com, download registration form from www.dotwaidecentre.org.au

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Small Merits Gold Certificates

Banner – Heath Chappell

Special Merits

NAIDOC Colouring Competition

Sport Challenge – Certificate of Encouragement to Deon Henry and Campbell Lyons

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NAIDOC Painting Competition – Prizes donated by Michael Lyons

Senior Champions – Ricky Traynor & Tiana Rose

11 Years – Ned McLeod and Lateisha Bright

Junior Champions – Deakin Bright and Taylah Mohr

Place getters

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