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DNPS Newsletter Page 1
DENILIQUIN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL
PO Box 449, Deniliquin, 2710
Phone: 0358811042 Email: [email protected]
Fax: 03 5881 5086 Web Site: www.deniliquin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Newsletter: Term 4 Week 10 (13/12/16)
Reminders
For parents/carers of grade 3 and grade 4
students, don’t forget to drop into the office and
pick up Melbourne excursion refunds of $10.
School Vacation Period & Thanks
The annual Xmas vacation period begins this Friday
at 3pm.
Students in grades 1-6 will resume for term 1, on
Monday, February 6. Our new kindergarten recruits
will begin on Tuesday, February 7.
I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the
multitude of parents, carers, staff and students who
through their wonderful efforts, kindness and
generosity of spirit, have helped to make Deni North
Public the fantastic place that it is!
I hope that all families have a safe and happy
vacation period. (Hoges)
Principal’s Awards
Last week’s champions are:
Kyle Orr—using expression when reading
Tyeesha Hicks—for trying hard in all areas
Oscar Bridge—settling in well at DNPS
Wallace Hughes—excellent efforts at all
times
Imogen Gray—for excellent application and a
positive attitude to her work
Lachlan Brill—trying hard in class
Jhett Bullivant—for huge improvement in
Reading and Writing
FROM THE SCHOOL ON A HILL
Darby Watson, Sam Dudley and Addison
Mutch cleaned up at last week’s assembly,
taking home GOLD awards. Nice one!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Date Event
13/12 Grade 6 Farewell-5:30pm
14/12 GOLD awards morning tea-11am
14/12 Aussie Idol-1:45pm
15/12 Kindie BBQ and DVD-4:30pm
15/12 Peer Support session
16/12 Last day for students
19/12 SCHOOL CLOSED
3/2/17 Teachers resume
6/2/17 Grades 1-6 resume
7/2/17 Kindergarten begins
8/2/17 DPSSA Cricket Trials-10am
DNPS Newsletter Page 2
GOLD Awards Morning Tea-Wednesday
The school’s final GOLD awards morning tea will be
held in the school hall at 11am on Wednesday.
Congratulations to the following clever kids on
achieving GOLD status this term:
Harley Hicks
Kyah Watson
Matilda Dickie
Indi Moore
Kyle Orr
Jaye Charlton
Shaniah Smith
Megan Lawson
Jarren Richards
Jack Brown
Sophie Bashford
Stella Bashford
Riley Walker
Dan James
Brodie Barlow
Pippa Wilson
Annabel Wilson
Angus Knox
Lucy Pitt
Matthew Pitt
Tynen Rothe
Georgia Fisher
Darby Watson
Addison Mutch
Sam Dudley
Stella La Porta
Grade 6 Farewell Function-Tonight
The Grade 6 Farewell Function will be held tonight in
the school hall, commencing 5:30pm.
Grade 5 students are invited to come along after the
dinner, at approximately 6:45pm. The evening
concludes at 8:30pm. Each student will receive a
FREE DVD, courtesy of an anonymous sponsor.
Aussie IDOL Talent Show
The entries are pouring in for this year’s big talent
show. Already some big names have been attracted
to this year’s event including: One Little Candle,
The Tigers, Wonderland, Bottle Flip, and of
course, the famous Bashfords.
The show is set to dazzle the North Hall, beginning
1:45pm on Wednesday.
Kindie BBQ and Movie Afternoon
Thursday, 15th at 4:30pm is the time and date for
this year’s Kindie BBQ and DVD. The timing has been
moved forward this year to enable those that are
attending the Mayor’s Xmas Bash, time to get to
both events. Parents/carers are reminded that
‘Response Slips’ are due back today! Each student
will receive a FREE DVD, courtesy of an anonymous
sponsor.
We Value Values
Well done to the following students who last
week received awards for being top value at:
‘Getting Along with Others’
Riley Walker—getting along with classmates
Bailey Edwards—getting along with others
Bella Gordon—getting along with classmates
Tom McKern—always getting along with his
classmates
Sophie Murray—getting along well with
others
Storm Barlow—getting along with others
Indi Moore—for being a caring, supportive
student who gets on with others
What’s New on the Website!
This newsletter (in colour!),
Presentation Day awards (Curriculum
section), Stars of Month (Home Page)
Canteen Roster
Wednesday M Caruso
Thursday R Bull Help Needed
Friday J Bullivant S Macdonald
DNPS Newsletter Page 3
Staffing for 2017
At the time of going to press, the staffing
arrangements at our school for 2017 have yet to be
finalised. I am hoping to be able to have this
information available for you within the next few
days
Disclaimer
Please note that the back page heading of the
Pastoral Times of Tuesday, December 6th, which
proclaimed: ‘HOGAN HUNDRED’, does not refer to
Mr Hogan’s age. He’s only 99!!!
SCHOOL CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 3:30pm
Please note that the school will officially close on
Friday from 3:30pm. Although Staff Development
Days are allocated for Monday 19th and Tuesday
20th, the DEC allows schools that have worked
overtime prior to these days, to use this overtime in
lieu of the 2 days. Teachers at DNPS have
undertaken sufficient training and Professional
learning sessions, including additional time
yesterday, to not be required to undertake Staff
Development Days on December 19 and 20.
As a result, the school will close on Friday as stated
above.
Presentation Day 2016
Awards Summary
Junior Primary Improvement Awards -donated by Deniliquin Soroptimist Club: Mollie Maher and Dustin Lawson for excellent improvements in all areas. Junior Quiet Achiever-donated by the Jackson family: Jarrod Bashford for consistently producing work of a high standard. Junior Primary Excellence-donated by the McIntosh Family: Abbey Lawson for outstanding academic achievement in all areas. Junior Encouragement Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Stella la Porta for trying hard in all her endeavours. Creative and Practical Arts Award for a Junior Student-donated by the Fisher Family & DNPS P&C: Kylah Learmonth for excellent achievement in Dance and Visual Arts. Junior Primary Creative Arts-donated by the Edward River Art Society: Lucy Pitt for excellent achievement in Visual Arts.
THERE WILL BE NO WHOLE
SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK
-awards will be presented on a needs
basis each morning.
Final Term Pointscore
Team Pts
RAGING RECTANGLES 25 The Rectangles have sneaked across the line, and have won the race for the coveted ZOOPER DOOPERS.
SUPER SQUARES 22
TERRIFIC TRIANGLES 24
SENSATIONAL CIRCLES 23
Congratulations to outstanding
students; Coby Smith, Shae
Learmonth and Riley Walker on
their selection as ‘Stars of
December/January’. Legends!
DNPS Newsletter Page 4
Junior Creative Writing Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Scout McKenzie for creating high quality narratives. Infants Creative Writing Award-donated by the DNPS P&C: Jack Brown for creating imaginative and well-structured stories. Junior Citizenship Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Jessica Hillier for being a helpful and considerate student who considers the needs of others. Creative and Practical Arts Award for a Senior Student-donated by DNPS P&C: Luke Learmonth for excellence and achievement in Visual Arts. Senior Primary Creative Arts Award-donated by the Edward River Art Society: Phoebe Fitzmaurice for excellence and achievement in Visual Arts. Mathematics Achievement Award-donated by Edward River Council: Dan James for excellent achievement in Mathematics. Student Representative Award-donated by the Edward River Council: Georgia Fisher for contributions to DNPS. Indigenous Encouragement Award-donated by DNPS P&C: April Weir for being a helpful citizen. Best Effort in Senior Primary-donated by DNPS P&C: Jaye Charlton for outstanding application in all areas. Diligence in All Areas-donated by DNPS P&C: Samantha Hughes for outstanding achievement and application across all curriculum areas. Science and Technology Award-donated by the Mulham family: Tom McCallum for excellent application and achievement in Science Academic Improvement in Senior Years-donated by Purtills Buses: Holly Amor for overall improvement. Senior Creative Writing Award-donated by the Mills Family: Sophie Bashford for creativity and originality in her writing. Senior Primary Citizenship-donated by Deniliquin Rotary Club: Sophie Willis-a mature student who can be entrusted with responsibilities. Outstanding Endeavour Award donated by the Deniliquin Lions Club: Tom Cochrane for excellent endeavour and application in all areas. A Good Role Model for all students in all areas-donated by the Schneider family: Storm Barlow for having a positive and mature attitude to school.
Senior Primary Excellence-donated by the Edward River Council: Samantha Hughes for outstanding academic achievement. Bob Hawke Quiet Achiever-donated by the Deniliquin Teachers Association: Tabitha Napier for excellent application and achievement in all areas. Brian Hopper Award-donated by the Osborne Family: Charlie Dudley for his excellent skills in debating and public speaking. P&C Hall of Fame Award: D.N.P.S Social Sciences TOM team, DNPS debating team and Riverina representative athletes. Dux of the school -donated by the Miller family: Charlie Dudley for overall excellent academic results. Edward River Council-Senior Sportsperson: Chloe Paton for representation at different levels across a wide range of sports. Jennings Family Trophy for Senior Sporting Endeavour: Charlotte Strong for outstanding endeavour in all sports. Whelan Family Trophy for Senior Sportsmanship: Eimear Gogarty for displaying great sporting skills and encouragement. Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medallion: Lachlan Brill for enthusiasm and skill during school sport sessions. Wade Family Trophy for Junior Sportsperson: Shae Learmonth for outstanding sportsmanship. Allitt Family Trophy for Junior Sporting Endeavour: Jack Gavel for actively participating in all school sports. The Metcalfe Trophy for the Winning House: Tyson house. Riverina PSSA Certificates of Achievement: Elena Mulham, Hannah Dunmore, Charlotte Strong, Eimear Gogarty and Lachlan Brill. Superstar Awards: Sophie Willis, Luke Learmonth, Kira Dickie, Lachlan Hillier, Charlie Dudley, Olivia Manzin, Mollie Maher, Abbey Lawson, Harry Dudley, Stephanie Oakley and Lucy Pitt. Class Awards 6S Jasmine Kilpatrick: improved application Sophie Willis: diligence in all areas Luke Learmonth: excellence in ICT Jaye Charlton: excellent results in Maths Tabitha Napier: excellent results in Spelling
DNPS Newsletter Page 5
4/5HB Will Bull: excellent effort and application in all areas Jemma smith: being an outstanding role model for others Tom Charlton: being a positive student with an excellent work ethic Kira Dickie: being a delightful student who has achieved excellent results Elena Mulham: being a conscientious and diligent student 3/4H Shaniah Smith: consistent effort in all areas Brodie Barlow: excellent application in all areas Thomas McKern: being a positive and enthusiastic student Gemma Macdonald: Improvement in Number Abbey Brill: Enthusiasm in all areas 2/3W Ella Marshall: excellent achievement in all areas Kendell Paige: excellent effort and improvement in all areas James Blease: wonderful enthusiasm in many areas of History Angus Lawson: excellent progress in all areas Charlie Bull: consistent effort, application and improvement 1/2R Fletcher Campion: consistent effort, application and achievement in all areas Stella Bashford: consistent effort and application in all areas Harry Bull: excellent application in all areas Jack Brown: being a positive, enthusiastic and hardworking student Grace Clark: excellent progress in Reading KCH Annabel Wilson: fantastic application and improvement in all areas. Amy Doherty: Outstanding achievement in Literacy Benji Marshall: being a creative thinker and having a fantastic general knowledge Ruby Gordon: being a positive, enthusiastic and delightful student Tynen Rothe: excellence in Sport
Excerpt from Principal’s Speech
……”Several months ago our school was validated by a
panel of 2 visiting Principals. This validation, like the
many that were randomly selected throughout NSW,
took place over 2 days, and thoroughly examined
what we do, how we do it, what we have achieved,
and where we are heading.
On the first day, panel members; Graeme from Coffs
Harbour, and Richard of Albury High, were kept very
busy, ploughing through all sorts of pre-prepared
documentation, including: specific school programs,
policies and relevant data, and by the morning of Day
2, they were ready to share their findings with Mrs
Hunter and I.
For the next 2 hours, Graeme and Richard took
great pleasure in confirming that Deniliquin North
Public is an outstanding school, particularly in terms
of the provision of learning, where it was identified
as excelling in terms of its learning culture, its
curriculum and learning, and its student performance
measures. The school was also considered to be
excelling in its use of data skills.
These findings place Deni North Public school, not
only on the podium, but also, in the gold medal
winning position.
At the end of the validation visit, and after much
shaking of hands, Graeme and Richard offered the
following ‘off the record’ comment:
“HOGES, THIS IS A FANTASTIC SCHOOL!”
Let me say that again, for the words flow as sweet
as honey,.. “THIS IS A FANTASTIC SCHOOL!”
In one brief statement, Graeme and Richard nailed it
right on the head.
Boys and girls, parents, carers and staff:
our school, your school: IS a FANTASTIC school-and
one that sparkles with fantastic opportunities,
fantastic learning and fantastic people. It is
incredibly progressive, vibrantly healthy and
amazingly resilient, and in the past 12 months, has
done fantastically well, in the face of some trying
times:
Floods, mosquitoes, a flu epidemic, Miss Smith’s 40th,
more mosquitoes, more floods. Mrs Gavel’s head
shave, mosquitoes, broken limbs, broken hearts, Mrs
Rumble!
Today’s Presentation Day ceremony, represents one
way that we as a school community, can spend a few
moments together, to remember all that is gone, all
that is done, and all that we have shared along the
way. It is a time for reflection, a time for
acknowledgement, and a time for celebration; for as
those 2 Principals-Graeme and Richard- discovered,
we, as a school, and as a community, have much to
celebrate.
As your enormously proud and fortunate Principal, I
hereby declare this speech officially closed.”
DNPS Newsletter Page 6
The marshmal low tower
constructions created in Peer
Support last week may not win
any prizes, but they did produce
a lot of healthy cooperation as
our senior students worked
alongside their teams at this fun
activity.
Expect the Unexpected!!
72 End Street, DENILIQUIN NSW
2710 Phone 5881 1455 Fax 5881 4147 Email [email protected]
www.deniliquinrsl.com For the information of
members and their guests
More Student Support
-DHS Work Experience
We welcome ex-Northies, Mackenzie
Cheeseman and Shannon Varty for a
week of work experience.
DNPS Newsletter Page 7
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LATE NEWS
North Tennis
Representatives Selected
Davis Cup Coach, Cynthia
Smith has served up a few
aces in selecting the North
representatives to attend the
Western Riverina PSSA trials
in the first week of term 1,
2017.
Congratulations to the
following boys and girls on
their selection: Will Bull,
Angus Knox, Harry Dudley,
Elena Mulham, Olivia Manzin
and Jemma Smith.