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Normanhurst News

Term 3 Week 9 17 September 2019

________________________________________________________________________________________ Principal’s Report

Dear Parents and Carers, Primary Proms Senior Choir Performance On Monday night I had the pleasure of watching our Senior Choir students perform at Sydney Town Hall in the Brindabella Concert as part of the 2019 Primary Proms. It was a wonderful achievement for our school to be selected to take part in this performance and the combined choir sang beautifully. Thank you to Ms Mafi for all of her work throughout the year in leading rehearsals with the choir students to prepare for this event, and to Ms Patel for attending the combined rehearsals and performance with Ms Mafi and the students.

DATE EVENT

Thursday 19 September K-6 Assembly Band Demonstration for Year 2 at 9.15 a.m.

Friday 20 September ICAS: Maths Year 2 - 6 (During school hours) – Selected students

Monday 23 September Concert Dress Rehearsal

Tuesday 24 September CONCERT: K – 2 Matinee & 3 – 6 Evening

Wednesday 25 September CONCERT: K – 2 Evening & 3 – 6 Matinee

NOTES SENT HOME

Thursday 12 September School Swim Scheme Program: Yr 2-6

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School Concert The students have been rehearsing for our school concert throughout the term and are looking forward to performing at the matinee and evening sessions next Tuesday and Wednesday. Thank you to all families who have purchased tickets to attend. It is a big feat to plan a concert where every single student has the opportunity to perform and the Concert Committee, led by Ms Tilney, has done an amazing job coordinating this. Hills Dance Spectacular Last weekend our three dance groups performed at the Hills Dance Spectacular. This was another wonderful performance opportunity for these students. Special congratulations to the Junior Dance group which placed fourth out of the ten groups in their section.Thank you to Ms Moore, Ms Stewart, Ms Veldon and Ms Patel for giving up their personal time on a Sunday to attend. Ku-ring-gai Public Speaking Competition Last Thursday Sienna B represented our school at the Ku-ring-gai Public Speaking Competition held at NSW Parliament House and coordinated by our local State Member of Parliament, Mr Alister Henskens. Sienna did an excellent job presenting both her prepared speech on “Has the Lucky Country run out of luck?” and an impromptu speech on “A friend in need is a friend indeed” and we are very proud of her. Student Absences Please be reminded that when your child is absent from school, an explanation needs to be provided, ideally on the first day of their return. Where an explanation is not provided within seven calendar days, Department of Education procedures mean it must be recorded as an unjustified absence. The Home School Liaison Officer visits our school each semester and follows up where a student has a number of unjustified absences. Positive Behaviour for Learning During this fortnight all classes are revising expectations for after school procedures and how our three school values relate to catching buses, waiting at the pick-up zone for their parent to arrive or walking or riding home. The Week 8 recipients for our PBL draw were Sarah A and Carla 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 Thomas V 3G Gabrielle R 4M Cameron K 6D Marcus S 3W Daniel J 4/5B Saxon M 6M Ray W 4L Berry F 5S

For Being Respectful Ben Y 3G Kirby M 4M Ani K 6D Albert J 3W Julian N 4/5B Lance L 6M Chelsea M 4L Brooke C 5S

For Striving for Success Hoon K 3G Anuk R 4M Harrison S 6D Seth D 3W Billie H 4/5B Shazay A 6M Carla S 4L Talei L 5S


_______________________________________________________________________________________ Tell Them From Me

Parent Survey Now Open Our school is participating in the Partners in Learning parent survey, another part of the Tell Them From Me suite of surveys (student, teacher and parent surveys) on student engagement. The survey asks parents and carers questions about different factors that are known to impact on student wellbeing and engagement. Running this survey will help our school understand parents’ and carers’ perspectives on their child’s experience at school. These include: communication between parents/carers and staff, activities and practices at home and parent/carer views on the school's support of learning and behaviour. This valuable feedback will help our school make practical improvements. The survey is conducted entirely online on smartphones, iPads, tablets, laptops or computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey will be conducted between 4 September and 27 September. Although participating in the survey is entirely voluntary, your responses are very much appreciated. The survey is available in 23 languages. More information about the survey is available at: http://surveys.cese.nsw.gov.au To access the survey for our school go to: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/normanhurst Kind regards, Ms Jocelyn Williams Assistant Principal _______________________________________________________________________________________ Art at Normanhurst

This year Normanhurst Public School had 12 students submit artworks in Operation Art, an initiative of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in association with the New South Wales Department of Education. The Operation Art program provides a forum for schools and students to demonstrate their visual arts achievements through exhibitions at the Armory Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This year we had four students artworks selected to be displayed – April A., Maria S., Gemma M., and Jennifer S. The Opening of Operation Art was on Saturday 14 September. Please join us in congratulating these young artists.

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________________________________________________________________________________________ Dance News – Hills Dance Spectacular On Sunday 15 September our Junior, Senior and Boys’ Dance Groups competed in The Hills Dance Spectacular Eisteddfod held at Pacific Hills Christian School. All of the Dance Groups performed exceptionally in their highly competitive sections, competing against many other public, private and independent schools from all around Sydney. The Junior Dance Group performed in the Stage 2 section with 10 competitors and were successfully awarded fourth place for their performance of Fright Night. The Senior Dance Group performed in a large Stage 3 section with 16 competitors and displayed excellent skills and enthusiasm during their performance of Unity. The Boys’ Dance Group performed in a Boys only section with 6 competitors and were highly commended for their performance of Jailhouse Rock. We are very proud of our talented dancers at Normanhurst. All groups represented our school with pride. Thank you to Ms Gorrell for supporting our participation in this event and to all the fabulous dance parents for your constant support and encouragement. Bridie Moore, Emma Veldon, Marianne Stewart, Louisa Patel and Juanita Tilney. Dance Coordinators

______________________________________________________________________________________ P&C News Staff Appreciation Evening Evening 25 October 2019 AGM & P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m. Monday 28 October 2019 A date for your diaries, our Staff Appreciation cocktail evening will be held at Magpies Waitara on the evening of 25 October. Finger food will be provided and tickets available online in next week’s newsletter. Looking forward, our AGM is held on Monday 28 October at 7.30 p.m. This is good opportunity for anyone who would like to be involved in a committee role or subcommittee to please share an expression of interest in a P&C role. Our committee are responsible for supporting the school educational programs through our fundraising, and coordinating social and educational activities for our school community such as our Trivia Night and Plant a Tree Day held this year. Canteen, Uniform shop, Band and Building Fund are also all functions of the P&C. All positions will be renominated, but we are sad to be seeing our Secretary, Parent Coordinator, Vice President and Fundraising Coordinators step down from their roles at this meeting. We encourage you to share your interest online via our P&C website link at http://www.npspandc.com

Thank you

Melissa Logan P&C President [email protected]

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________________________________________________________________________________________ Uniform Shop News Next term is summer uniform so now is a great time to check what you need and get organised. If you want to check sizing, be sure to come and see us during our opening hours. We will be open this Friday 20 September, 8.30-9.30 a.m. and 2.30-3.30 p.m. This will be the last opening day for Term 3. If you are unable to visit the shop in person, you can purchase by emailing a completed order form, along with proof of payment. Please ensure your order is placed no later than Wednesday 25 September for delivery before the end of term. Orders are packed and distributed to your child via the school office. The uniform shop continues to rely on volunteers in order to operate. We are in need of new volunteers, particularly to cover the 2.30-3.30 p.m. shift. If you can spare an hour to help out, please contact me with your availability. You will be working alongside the uniform shop manager (me) as well as experienced volunteers so you will have plenty of support whilst you learn. Don’t be shy! It’s a great way to meet other parents and the more volunteers we have the more fun it will be for everyone. URGENT – we need volunteers for this Friday! Please get in touch if you can help. Without sufficient volunteers the uniform shop will struggle to provide an efficient service to our school community. Volunteers are a vital part of the successful running of the shop. Thank you for your support. Kate Ward NPS Uniform Shop We have a new email address: [email protected] Order Form link: http://www.npspandc.com/uniform-shop/ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Canteen News

Pancake Day New Users can register using our School ID: 2567963 Remember to get your orders in for Thursday 26 September 2019 as it is

PANCAKE DAY … Yummy! Sign into www.school24.com.au and select the ‘Canteen events’ section.Sorry, NO late orders can be accepted, so make sure it is in by 8.30 a.m. FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER.Your order helps us raise money for the Canteen so it is much appreciated. The McDonalds at Hornsby Westfield is supplying the pancakes for this event so we thank them for their continued support of our School. The Canteen will be open for over-the-counter service at morning tea & lunch. But remember there will not be the regular Canteen menu available this day; ONLY Pancakes and these must be pre-ordered on School24. Volunteer Calling: we still require some help transporting Pancakes, picking up from WESTFIELD McDonalds at 11.00 a.m. on the day, please let us know if you can help on [email protected] Thank you. “Eat Fresh and Win” competition The “Eat Fresh and Win” competition finishes up this Friday 20 September 2019. Remember to keep choosing fresh fruit or vegetable choices in the Canteen as the stamper pens are only available while stocks last!


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Hot Food Lunch Orders PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: In recent weeks, Lisa has mentioned some children have approached the counter at lunchtime and requested to order hot food (for their lunch order). Unfortunately any heated orders MUST BE pre-ordered and cannot be made ‘on the spot’. Parents, could you kindly please inform your child if they do want a ‘hot’ lunch you/or they need to do it online or via email. ALL lunches should be pre-ordered online (as even sandwiches take some time to prepare) and if Lisa is alone in the Canteen on a Wednesday or Thursday she cannot serve at the counter and also make something for those children who have presented with no lunch. Only snacks will be served over-the-counter at recess and lunchtime. Thank you for your understanding. Volunteer Vacancies Have you got an hour or more to spare to help in our Canteen on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday? We would appreciate a volunteer for any of these shifts in the next few weeks: (Please sign into your School24 account to accept any of these / see any other shifts for the month; or contact myself or Lisa to cancel a shift)

● Fri 20 Sept 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. ● Fri 20 Sept 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. ● Wed 25 Sept 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. ● Wed 25 Sept 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. ● Thurs 26 Sept PANCAKE DAY - Get your Orders in please! ● Fri 27 Sept 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. LAST DAY OF TERM 3 ● Fri 27 Sept 11.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. ● Fri 27 Sept 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.

To offer any feedback, comments or report canteen food matters please contact me on the details below. :) Bonita Chan P&C Canteen Coordinator Mob: 0414 505 800 Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________________________ P & C Social and Fundraising NPS - Ray White Real Estate Promotion

Entertainment Membership School holidays are coming up again – save with the Entertainment Membership! There are many buy 1 get 1 free vouchers including Flip Out, Croc’s Play Centre and Sydney Aquarium. Great discounts also for Timezone, Event Cinemas, Powerhouse Museum, Luna Park, Taronga Zoo and Australian Reptile Park. If you prefer something a little more chilled out, there are many cafes and restaurants to choose from. Follow the link below and $14 of the purchase will go to our school. https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/205p842

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Normanhurst Public School Term 3 Calendar - 2019

MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

WEEK 1

Staff Development Day

22 JUL

23 JUL

Peer Support Training Day

24 JUL

K-2 Assembly

25 JUL

26 JUL

27 JUL

28 JUL

WEEK 2

29 JUL

30 JUL

OC Test (Year 4)

31 JUL

3-6 Spelling Bee Final NO Assembly

1 AUG

2 AUG

Working Bee

3 AUG

Band Workshop

4 AUG

WEEK 3

P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m. BOOK FAIR

5 AUG

BOOK FAIR

6 AUG

OPEN DAY (Open Classrooms & Book Parade) BOOK FAIR

7 AUG

K-6 Assembly BOOK FAIR

8 AUG

9 AUG

10 AUG

11 AUG

WEEK 4

Group Photographs

12 AUG

PLANT A TREE DAY

13 AUG

Zone Athletics School Tour 9.15 a.m.

14 AUG

K-2 Assembly

15 AUG

PSSA Concludes

16 AUG

17 AUG

Band

Performance @

Chatswood 18 AUG

WEEK 5

AUTHOR VISIT Year 6 Cake Stall

19 AUG

20 AUG

Zone Athletics

21 AUG

3-6 Assembly KINDERGARTEN 2020 INFORMATION MORNING 9.15 –11.00 a.m.

22 AUG

23 AUG

24 AUG

25 AUG

WEEK 6

Primary Proms Rehearsal (Senoir Choir)

26 AUG

ICAS: Digital Technologies Stage 2 & 3 7.45 a.m.

27 AUG

SRC Pyjama Day Fundraiser

28 AUG

K-6 Assembly

29 AUG

Father’s Day Breakfast

30 AUG

31 AUG

1 SEP

WEEK 7

2 SEP

ICAS: Science Yr 2, 5 & 6 7.45 a.m. Year 2 Excursion

3 SEP

ICAS: Science Stage 2 7.45 a.m. Year 6 Canberra Excursion

4 SEP

K-2 Assembly Year 6 Canberra Excursion

5 SEP

Kindergarten Excursion Year 6 Canberra Excursion

6 SEP

Band Festival

7 SEP

8 SEP

WEEK 8

P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m. Battle of the Primary Schools

9 SEP

ICAS: Writing Stage 2 & 3 7.45 a.m. Battle of the Primary Schools

10 SEP

ICAS: Spelling Stage 2 7.45 a.m. Concert Rehearsal 11.30 a.m.

11 SEP

3-6 Assembly ICAS: Spelling Yr 2, 5 & 6 7.45 a.m. Year 1 Excursion

12 SEP

13 SEP

14 SEP

The Hills Dance Spectacular

15 SEP

WEEK 9

Primary Proms (Senoir Choir)

16 SEP

ICAS: English (Year 2 – 6 During School Hours)

17 SEP

School Tour 9.15 a.m.

18 SEP

K-6 Assembly Band Demonstration for Year 2 9.15 a.m.

19 SEP

ICAS: Maths Yr 2 - 6 During School Hours

20 SEP

21 SEP

22 SEP

WEEK 10

Concert Dress Rehearsal

23 SEP

CONCERT: K – 2 Matinee 3 – 6 Evening

24 SEP

CONCERT: K – 2 Evening 3 – 6 Matinee

25 SEP

NO Assembly Canteen Pancake Day

26 SEP

LAST DAY TERM 3

27 SEP

28 SEP

29 SEP

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