Term 2 – Calendar 22/06/17 Year 4/5 Taster Lessons – Orara

High School 23/06/17 K-6 NRL Gala Day P&C Disco – 5:30 till 8:30pm 26/6 & 27/6 Life Education Van Returning 30/06/17 PB Assembly

Term 3 – Calendar 17/07/17 SDD 18/07/17 Students return 20/07/17 NAIDOC Celebrations 24/07/17 P&C Meeting Week 3 Education Week 02/08/17 Park Beach Plaza Performance 03/08/17 Open Day 9:30 – 11:30am

NANA GLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL NEWSLETTER Principal: Deanie Nicholls

Nana Street, NANA GLEN, NSW, 2450 Phone: 66543202 FAX: 66543549

Website: www.nanaglen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: nanaglen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

20th June 2017 Term 2 - Week 9

Welcome to Week 9! We seem to be getting busier and busier. Last week we saw our Year 1-2 and 3-6 Choir perform at the Eisteddfod. Congratulations to our 1-2 Choir who achieved a Highly Commended. We are still awaiting the results of the 3-6 Choir. We do know that both choirs performed beautifully and we are very proud of all these students. Well done.

Our students are at the OVLC Athletics Carnival today and we wish everyone a great day. We will post the results as soon as we know them all.

This Friday is the NRL Gala Day. This program is part of our sport program and is directly linked to our Sporting Outcomes and the development of Fundamental Movement skills. This is a whole school event and all students are expected to go. There are no staff remaining at school as all are needed to help out on the day. If you do have concerns, please contact the school and your child’s class teacher. Our students have worked hard for this day and are looking forward to a fun day. Could all notes be sent into the office by tomorrow so we can finalise buses. There is no cost to this program as it is covered under our Sporting Schools Grant.

This week our office staff begin their formal training for the new financial and operational system called LMBR. There will be times that the office is not fully maned and we ask that parents assist us in this by sending in notes for changes of routines. This week Mrs Stanton is at training on Wednesday and Thursday. Next week I will be at training on Tuesday and Mrs Stanton will be at training next Wednesday. We thank you for your support with this.

A couple of weeks ago I brought to the attention of parents, an on-line incident. Sadly I now find I need to let parents know of an APP, called “Music.Ly” the senior students are accessing. As an APP, I have been told that it is a good

one, however some students are using it as an avenue for cyber bullying. In addition, some students are also sending “chain messages” to students. As these often hold a dire consequence if you don’t follow the instructions, some students are finding these distressing. We are seeking parents support with this matter to have a conversation regarding appropriate behaviour on-line.

Don’t forget this Friday night is our P&C Disco. We hope to see lots of kids there. I’m sure Tania O’Connor could still use some helpers if you are available.

We still have our load of wood raffle going. We need everyone’s support to make this a success for our P&C. If you have tickets at home, please return sold books and the money by next Thursday. If you can sell another book, there are more available at the office.

Staff Wellbeing Week Initiative

Staff at NGPS have been reflecting on the serious matter of staff wellbeing and are looking out for and supporting one another in our wellbeing initiative. Yesterday staff wore their PJ’s to school, to the delight of students, and shared a beautiful lunch. Over the week they will also do something special for a colleague, reflect on their own wellbeing and have some fun getting to know each other and having lots of laughs. Students have also got involved by sending their teachers positive messages. It is wonderful to work with the amazing professionals at NGPS who do so much for our children and genuinely care about their work and each other. It is important to look after everyone’s wellbeing and I would like to thank the whole NGPS team for the awesome job they all do in the education of our children.

Have a great week!

Mrs D. Nicholls

Class Award Recipients - Term 2 Week 8

K 1 Tahli C Working hard to improve sentences. Maya E Great effort during singing.

Neviah N Fantastic sentences. Alfie T Being a proud student when at the Eisteddfod.

Wren L 100%effort in all activities. Logan C An awesome job in choir.

2 3/4 Amanda Z Great effort with her singing. Dylan C Consistent approach to classroom

activities. Cydni L Great effort with her singing. Olivia W Fantastic effort in “I am” poster.

Danai O Amazing effort and skills in NRL. Rubee S Looking after our school.

4/5 6 Maddy J Fantastic effort in the spelling bee. Charlotte S Improved application.

Ebony L A happy and positive disposition at school.

Loarna B Being a good friend.

Liam C Engaging in all class activities. Charllize P Excellence in NRL.

RFF Damien H Contributing thoughtfully to class

discussions on health. Cooper L His excellent effort in the spelling bee.

1st Bronze Award Laura W

Principal Awards Bec C Looking after our school. Cydni L Being a great NGPS role model.

Jett C Always having a smile and being a great NGPS student.

Reading Bug Club 4th Silver Award 20 Nights 40 Nights 60 Nights 80 Nights

Charlie L Georgie F

Zali H Damien H

Wren L

Book Club

Book Club is due on Thursday 22nd June 2017.

Up-Coming Events

Fun Food Friday Treat – These orders went out yesterday. Please note that the Canteen will operate as normal on this day for regular lunch orders.

NAIDOC Celebrations – Our Day of celebration is on Thursday the 20th July. We are having a special treat for lunch that day and order forms will go out next week. If these could come back before the end of term we can ensure we have catered enough for the day as supplies take 3 weeks to come in.

What’s happening in Year 6 In Year 6 we have been working on 3D Obstacle courses to learn how to make and put together nets for 3D objects as well as devising a series of instructions using co-ordinates.

For English in Year 6 we have been reading and doing comprehension activities for the My Australia story series. For our last activity we created story maps. The main idea of a story map is to create a map that leads the reader through the book

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New School Finance System Transition

Nana Glen Public School will transition to the new NSW Public Schools’ finance system and a new bank account on 4 September 2017. To ensure a smooth transition, there will be changes to the way we accept payments from parents and carers.

1. Direct deposits: As of 25 August 2017, we will no longer accept direct deposits into our current school bank account as we prepare to close this account and transition to the new one. Any payments made using direct deposit after this date cannot be properly allocated to a student’s account in a timely manner. Please ensure you have made any outstanding direct deposits before 25 August 2017.

2. Cash and cheque payments: Between 30 August 2017 and 4 September 2017, we will also not be able to accept payments by cash or cheque as we prepare to close our current bank account and transition to the new one. Please ensure that you have made any outstanding cash or cheque payments before 30 August 2017. From 5 September 2017, cash and cheque payments and Parent Online Payments (POP) will be accepted as before.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school on 026654 3202. NGPS P&C Dance PLEASE RETURN ORDERS BY 21ST JUNE 2017

Order now……………… $5 includes entry, Hot dog and Popper ($10 capped for families with more than 2 students; extra hot dogs can be ordered at $3 each)

Please place your orders (one per student) to the front office in a paper bag with: Money Name Year Extra hot dogs When: Friday 23rd June 5.30-8.30pm Where: Nana Glen Hall Music by Rosco K- 2 students from 5.30 – 7pm (all Kinder students to be supervised by a parent or guardian please) 3-6 students from 5.30 -8.30pm Parents will need to sign in each student with a phone number. Students who choose NOT to show their best behaviour will be given ONE warning then asked to leave This will be a family friendly, alcohol free event. Older siblings are welcome as role models for showing us their dance moves if their parents come too. Parents: This is a P&C event and so volunteers are what make it so successful. Bec Whiley is organising the hotdogs and kitchen, Ross Miller the Music and me (Tania O’Connor) the general supervision and door. We need at least 10 parents to supervise (bouncers on the doors and toilets and be dance judges), if you would like to be involved please text me on 0413399335. It is great fun watching our beautiful students socialise, dance and have fun…….and we don’t mind a dance or two too!

Nana Glen Public School

P&C Newsletter P&C News Exciting week with the dance coming up and the cook book under way, can't wait to see all the recipes come flowing in. Now with a date for the 125 years booked in for Friday 13th October we can start planning and booking some great fun family activities. Here are a few pictures of what it was like to get to school back in the day by train, horse or foot. Over the page are also a couple of the school and its band. Just a few snaps to start with and I will add a few each week. There will be pavers to purchase to add to this great history we are making. More to come with this preparation, as we get updated information.

With our Disco this Friday, if we could have all the food orders In for the dance by tomorrow (Wednesday) that would be great. This is important so that I can order the food HOT DOGS and POPPER! Please place order with the door fee $5 in a paper bag. We look forward to seeing you all for a great fun night. Get your dancing shoes on kids! 👣👣🎼🎼

Wood Raffle Please continue to sell our tickets for the load of wood donated by Derryn and Faye Cooper. This raffle will be drawn at the PB assembly at the end of the term. More tickets are available at the office. We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Derryn and Faye on the birth of their daughter.

Canteen Roster Please let the office know if you are unable to volunteer on the day rostered.

Canteen News There have been some changes to the canteen menu. Please note the following: Party pies are now $0.80 Milk is now $1.00 Chocolate, Banana and Strawberry only

Date Helpers Baking

23/06/2017 Doreen Brydon, Sharrisse Newbery, Julieanne Ward Tania Hibberd

26/06/2017 Doreen Brydon, Teena Corbett

30/06/2017 Doreen Brydon, Louise Powick, Teena Corbett Corey Lewis

At Nana Glen Public School we are publishing our very own COOKBOOK!

As part of our 125th Year Celebration, the P&C are delighted to announce that we are professionally publishing our very own stylish cookbook. To make our cookbook extra special we would love to see a recipe from every family in our school. To encourage this, the first class to have all recipes submitted will be in a draw to win a free cookbook. Recipe submissions are now open….it’s easy to submit……

1. Go to the website www.PublishedAuthors.com.au

2. Find the link

3. Scroll down to find our school

4. Fill in the template 5. Please take note of the section

It would be great if you could put your family name then all the members of your family Eg. “O’Connor Family (Gerry, Tania, Danny , Lily and Sarah)”

6. Also please take note of the section

This section is your opportunity to record why you think Nana Glen Public School is special (and maybe a bit of history) Eg. “The O’Connor family has been in the area since 1995, our three children have thoroughly enjoyed NGPS. This recipe has been passed down from my Mum and is always a canteen favourite.” We are hoping to have at least one recipe from each family and staff member Submissions will close at the end of JULY (5 weeks away) Any questions to Tania O’Connor or Jess Bennington

Amart's Community Kickbacks is a community program that passes rewards back to your school.

Simply register for the Community Kickbacks program and 5% of all member purchases will go directly back to your club to spend in-store.

It’s free and easy to join, and you can find out more information about the program here or instore

http://www.amartsports.com.au/community-kickbacks/

When shopping at Ritchies and using a community benefit card/tag linked to Nana Glen Public School, Ritchies will donate money back to use. These cards/tags can be used at ANY Ritchies store throughout NSW, Victoria and Queensland. If you or any relatives and friends would like to support our school and you don’t already have a community benefit card/tag, please collect one at the registers next time you shop. Our school has already received $3,694.57 in donations from Ritchies. Just nominate Nana Glen Public School. It’s that easy! For more information see https://www.ritchies.com.au/community-benefit-card

NANA GLEN PUBLIC SCHOOL Community News Principal: Deanie Nicholls

Nana Street, NANA GLEN, NSW, 2450 Phone: 66543202 FAX: 66543549

Website: www.nanaglen-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: nanaglen-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Nana Glen Community Preschool Committee invites you to

Community Connect

Come and join us for a morning aimed at building community

relationships! Alex Halsted a local Psychologist will be talking to us about

mindfulness and wellbeing. Morning tea and activities for children provided.

ALL WELCOME! When: 26th of June at 9.30am -10.30am

Where: Nana Glen Community Preschool 13 Orara Way, Nana Glen.