The Chalkboard

The Newsletter from Narrabeen North Public School

Week 11, Term 1 Thursday, 11 April 2019

From the Principal’s Desk… PRINCIPAL AWARDS

Week 10 Present Week 11

1B Livia B, Elise F, Oliver T

1H Sean S

1R Tobias J

1S Charlotte B

1W Indie F, Ellie M, Rio N, Noah W

2C Jay D

3B Holly C, Frances H, Chloe M,

4K Chelsea B, Kingston H, Reef W

4ST Layla P, Cooper T, Jackson W

4T Finn E, Isla G, Harrison N

5B Charlotte F, Charlie I

5S Evi B

5W Jasmine L, Kallie S, Aisha S

6C Koby B, Lily C, Sonny W

6D Hayley C x 2, Michelle D, Jarvis L, Emily S

Well done!

COMMUNITY EVENTS – FRIDAY, 12 APRIL

We look forward to welcoming tomorrow parents and

family members to our Grandfriend’s Day.

Please see time for events below.

Friday, 12 April – Anzac Service – 10am start

Friday, 12 April – Classroom Visits – 10.30am

Friday, 12 April – Easter Hat Parade – 11.30am

DR KRISTY GOODWIN – PRESENTATION

Earlier this week we had sessions for Stage 3 students,

staff and parents led by Dr Kristy Goodwin. The focus

was on keeping children safe in the digital age. The

staff also discussed practical ways for supporting

children’s attention management.

The feedback has been very positive on the support

being provided by the school so we can collectively

guide the children.

One of Kristy’s key messages for parents was whether

they were the pilot flying the plane when it came to

their child’s use of technology. Yes, we want to trust

our children and provide access and opportunity;

however, this also comes with responsibility and

supervision.

For it is when parents are flying the plane and in

control that if, and when, your child hits turbulence

when using technology you are in the best place to

give advice and support.

A good starting place is to have technology free

zones – particularly the bedroom. This helps to limit

distraction and gives the opportunity for children to

get the right amount of sleep.

Please access the below if you would like to receive

more information from the session.

https://drkristygoodwin.com/ryc/

CROSS COUNTRY CARNIVALS

What perfect weather for the two cross country

carnivals.

Congratulations to all our K-6 students on their efforts.

It was good to see the children participating and

keep going until they reached the finish line. The

cheering from children and parents was great to see,

as it encouraged all runners to push through until the

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Dates to Remember - Term 1

Fri 12 April

Tues 30 April

Wed 29 May

Grandfriend’s Day

Anzac Day Service: 10.00am—10.30am

Open Classrooms: 10.30am—11.00am

Easter Hat Parade: 11.30am

Last Day of Term 1

Term 2 Commences

Kindergarten Orientation 2020—

Parent Information Session: 6.15pm-

7.15pm

P&C Meeting: 7.30pm

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finish. Well done to all!

Thank you to the organisers Miss Kerr, Mrs Murphy, Mrs

Humphries and Mr Sutherland, and thank you to the

parents who also assisted as track marshals.

END OF TERM

I would like to congratulate all our children on a very

positive first term of learning. Our school is always

busy, and I have been impressed with the work they

have been doing in classrooms.

I would like to wish all families a very relaxing and

enjoyable holiday vacation. I look forward to seeing

the children return to school on Tuesday 30 April.

Ryan Shepheard Principal

P&C MOTHER’S DAY STALL

This year the Mother's Day stall will be held in Term 2,

on Wednesday, 8 May. All gifts will be $5 and given

to the children on the day. For children that are

away or forget their money, we will hold a second

stall Thursday, 9 May before school.

If any Parent Volunteers are available to help at the

stall on the Wednesday, please email the P&C

Secretary at nnpspandc.secretary@gmail.com

ANZAC DAY

Reminder: Tomorrow is the ANZAC Ceremony and

Grandfriend’s Day.

Please note students need to wear full school

uniform.

Thank you!

Kim Mulkeen Relieving Deputy

Principal

P&C News...

CANTEEN HELPERS FOR GRAND FRIENDS DAY

TOMORROW

Friday, 12 April is an important day in the canteen,

with so many visitors to the school we need a lot of

extra help to serve morning tea.

Please volunteer on the day to prepare from 9am,

serve at recess or make some ANZAC biscuits that

can be sold to the visitors.

BUYING A SCHOOL HAT

The new school hat can only be bought through your

Flexischools account for $15, it is not sold through

Lowes or the school office.

Log on to flexischools.com.au or install their APP on

your device.

Any orders that come in over the holidays will be

delivered to school in the morning of the first day of

Term 2, so they will be available to the students

before recess.

ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS

We encourage everyone to get involved in P&C

activities next term, the Mother’s Day stall will be the

first event for us and helpers will be required on

Wednesday, 8 May and Thursday, 9 May.

If we can secure a Working Bee coordinator then we

might get to tackle some jobs around the grounds

and the Executive team still need a Vice President.

Put Wednesday, 29 May in the diary for our next P&C

meeting or contact our new President, Peta via

nnpspandc.president@gmail.com

PARENTING PROGRAMS

Attached to this week’s newsletters are a number of

parenting programs offered by Catholic Care that

may be of interest to parents.

SEASONS FOR GROWTH offers guidance on how to

support children following separation and divorce.

TUNING IN is a six week program exploring

emotionally intelligent parenting and TRIPLE P is a

parenting program which offers parents a tool box of

strategies to assist with common behavioural and

emotional issues in children.

Kim Mulkeen Relieving Deputy Principal

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THE EXCHANGE WRITING SHOWCASE

Last Thursday our Year 5 writers involved in the

collaborative writing with Year 9 students from

Narrabeen Sports High School, held a showcase of

their written works. This was a fabulous opportunity for

members of both our school communities to

celebrate the positive impact that learning in

partnership has for our students.

It was so rewarding for the writers to have an

audience to share their work with. Thank you to all

family members, teachers and friends who attended.

The teaching and learning partnership with

Narrabeen Sports High School is one which we are

privileged to have and we look forward to creating

more opportunities for our teachers and students to

learn together.

Maria Kortekaas Deputy Principal

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2019 CROSS COUNTRY

What a perfect day to run with clear skies and cooler temperatures. It is always exciting to see so many students

getting out there and giving the Cross Country course a go with such enthusiasm. Thanks to all of the staff and

parents who worked together to help run another successful Cross Country carnival. The top 6 placed runners

move on to represent Narrabeen North at the Zone Cross Country to be held at Rat Park on Wednesday, 5 June

2019. We wish all of these students the best of luck at this event.

Mrs Murphy and Miss Kerr

NNPS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS YEARS 3—6 2019

Boys Girls

9 years Name House 9 years Name House

1 Zac M L 1 Indiana P R

2 Kale L M 2 Yasmin S V

3 Jay R L 3 Lilly B L

4 Kai W R 4 Evie R M

5 Ethan T-K L 5 Holly C V

6 Owen C V 6 Madison L L

10 years Name House 10 years Name House

1 Ben S L 1 Charli B R

2 Harrison N M 2 Evie P L

3 Cyrus P R 3 Chelsea M V

4 Isaac C M 4 Mahli H V

5 Tom S R 5 Mali W V

6 Ben H V 6 Poppy F V

11 years Name House 11 years Name House

1 Kobe M M 1 Laura B R

2 Henry R L 2 Taylor F V

3 Kody C M 3 Zara S V

4 Charlie C V 4 Minami K V

5 Harry C V 5 Alexa B L

6 Sasha C V 6 Chloe B M

12/13 years Name House 12/13 years Name House

1 Finlay N M 1 Molly S R

2 Duke W M 2 Cedar P R

3 Tom C V 3 Catriona S M

4 Dustin H V 4 Paige W R

5 Xavier Ti L 5 Zara A R

6 Hunter W V 6 Allegra N V

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NNPS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS K– 2 2019

Boys Girls

Kindy Name House Kindy Name House

1 Jye L M 1 Saskia G R

2 Rhys N M 2 Harper M M

3 Ryder N R 3 Olive L R

Year 1 House Year 1 House

1 Lachlan A M 1 Sienna M L

2 Jake I V 2 Elke L L

3 Casper C V 3 Veronica S M

Year 2 House Year 2 House

1 Kai B M 1 Madison L L

2 Hayden W L 2 Elyssa M M

3 Harry S M 3 Eva S V

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Narrabeen North Public School Chess Classes: Thursdays 12.50pm—1.50pm

Term 2: Cost $100

Thursday, 2 May 2019 to Thursday, 4 July 2019

To enrol please pay online with your credit card at

www.sydneyacademyofchess.com.au/payment

Enter the code DTUOSKAMTS and fill in the electronic form, with your child’s details.

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SHARE OUR SPACE PROGRAM

NNPS is happy to announce that we are opening our

school playground for use during the school holidays

as part of the government initiative

‘Share our Space Program’.

Gates open week days, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Security: 1300 880 021

LOST PROPERTY

Our school lost property is bursting at the seams.

Please visit K Block to see if any items

belong to your child.

Thank you!