NPS NEWSLETTER

In this issue…

Week 9 Term 1 2018 From the Principal

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

We have already seen first Term fly past as we prepare for the holiday break and an exciting Term 2. All Swimming Carnivals have been completed as has Swim School and we had the highest numbers attending this year. The swim teachers and our staff said the children’s skill progressed significantly and our children were all well behaved. Thank you to all the teachers involved for providing these opportunities for our children.

PSSA teams have been selected and have started practicing and we are looking forward to the start of the competition. Some students have already had the opportunity to participate in a footy skills day at Werrington and a great day was had by all.

This Term both Mr Jeffress and Miss King left us, we will miss their hard work and dedication to our students and we wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

• PBL/Sport Report p4 • Community p5/6

• Principal Address p1 • Stage Page p2 • PBL p3

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Upcoming Events

March 29 Whole School Scripture

Easter Hat Parade

March 30-April 2 Easter Holidays

April 5

Whole School Assembly

April 6 Green & Gold Mufti Day

April 12

ANZAC Day Assembly

April 13 Last day of Term 1

May 1

First day of Term 2 for students Noumea Public School

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We celebrated Harmony Day on the 21 March 2018. All students were encouraged to come dressed in cultural clothes or to wear orange. Each class studied a country and artwork was displayed in the hall for parents and community members to view before a picnic lunch. Due to the weather our picnic was held in the hall and students and their families enjoyed having a picnic together. Thank you to all families and caregivers for attending our Harmony Day picnic.

Week 9 Term 4 2017

STAGE PAGE

5/6L

Harmony Day

In 5/6L this term, we have been learning things about each other to create a learning environment that celebrates each other’s unique attributes and their culture.

WEEKLY AWARDS

PBL

Week 9 Term 1 2018

S3

1A – Indigo, Stanley, Matthew, Samantha, Jordan, Conrad, Alyssa

1K – Xavier, Elexus, Florence, Tyler, Coco, Leke, Hunter, Collin

2T – Lovice, Manaki, Jack, Emmanuel, Kolette, Adam

2R – Lachlan, Daniel, Jermaine, Poasi, Riley, Wenwei

2D – Dakotah, Tahlei, Aliyah-Rose, Aussie, Jahmar, Mavaetangi

5/6A- Jaida, Tanisha, Veisinia, Savannah, Stacey, Chantel, Mitchell, Marysia, Ja’mei, Caleb, PJ, Katie 5/6L- Joshua, Jacob, Terry, Logan, Catherine, Kristen, Ava, Tatum, Tyde 5/6T- Segia, Morris, Rhayn, Rehan, Trinity, Alexander, Lani, Jake, Phillip, Maylanee, Lane, Leah

KINDNESS LEAF AWARDS

Week 5 – Zion, Shahir, Vailima, Sierah, Jacob, Aussie, Kayleb , Telesia, Emily, Georgia, Tyde, Trinity

Week 6 – Ezekiel, Leila, Alyssa, Aliyah, Ngaru, Kolette, Jeremiah Dakoda, Dakota, Dominic, Kevin, Jackson

Week 7 – Xavior, Alex, Ahlea, Tyson, Tahlia, Curtis, Leo

Week 8 – Ezekiel, Paige, Emily, Leke, Aiden, Manaki, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Lauren, Stacey, Makayla, Phillip

S1 S2

3/4C- Theodore, Tatiana, Ella, George, Serena, Ricki-Lee, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Mercy, Emily, Ahlea 3/4D- Sara, Kodi, Bethany, Isabella, Saphire, Destiny, Cooper, Telesia, Dakoda, Lavahi, Savannah, Abbie 3/4P- Justin, Owen, Rory, Patrick, Aaliyah, Laura, Carole, Emily, Jacob, Dakota, Katie, Scarlett

ES1

KR – Benji, Jayvier, Jaxson, Rihanna, Viliami,

KW – Liam, Paige, Ellie, Emmagrace, Malaki, Destiny

Coles Vouchers for Schools Sporting

Equipment

A huge thank you to those parents, family members, friends and supporters of Noumea Public School, who have been sending in Coles vouchers, placing them in the appropriate box at Coles or entering sporing vouchers on line. We have a great number of vouchers to send in and redeem for sports equipment for the school. You still have until 3 April to collect them from Coles stores.

1A – Indigo, Stanley, Matthew, Samantha, Jordan, Conrad, Alyssa

1K – Xavier, Elexus, Florence, Tyler, Coco, Leke, Hunter, Collin

2T – Lovice, Manaki, Jack, Emmanuel, Kolette, Adam

2R – Lachlan, Daniel, Jermaine, Poasi, Riley, Wenwei

2D – Dakotah, Tahlei, Aliyah-Rose, Aussie, Jahmar, Mavaetangi

Easter Hat Parade

We are very much looking forward to the Easter Hat Parade to be held this afternoon and to see the fabulous Easter Hat creations that our students have come up with at home and at school. Prizes will be awarded for the best hat from each Stage group. Our bumper Easter Raffle will also be drawn with many prizes up for grabs. We owe a big thank you to the generosity of our Noumea community for donating Easter Eggs for prizes and buying raffle tickets. There is sure to be many happy winners. Well done to the winning class, KR who brought in the most donations.

Whole School Assembly Week 5 Term 1

Assistant Principal Awards

Cohen T – working fantastically in all areas Minique W – engaged in all learning areas Amy-Rose A – always having a positive attitude to learning Elexus L – always being kind and polite to others Izac N – always having a positive attitude towards his learning Brock N – great participation in all speaking lessons across the curriculum Sarah C – consistent effort in all KLAs Braiden S – his attentive listening Jenneter T – helping her classmates and having beautiful manners Philip T – displaying a positive attitude to all areas of his learning James N – improvements in handwriting Savannah M – outstanding application to spelling Ashton G – outstanding application to all areas of his learning Janaiah F – excellent work in maths

Sportsmanship Awards

Congratulations to… Rebecca 3/4C, Jacob 3/4P, Tevita 5/6A, Bailey 3/4C, Phillip 3/4D, Amber 3/4P, Ime 5/6A, Ternaya 5/6L, Brock 5/6T, Kayleb 3/4C, Pyndarri 3/4D, Aliitasi 3/4P, Maelu 5/6A, Segia 5/6T, Jayden 3/4C, Faapaiaina 3/4D, Justin 3/4P, Veisinia 5/6A, Rachel 5/6L, Leo 5/6T

Principal Awards

Vito F, Vailima B, Ebony C, Aliyah-Rose G, James M, Taliah F, Ternaya W, Bryant T

Swim School

Every day throughout Weeks 6 and 7, 63 students from Years 2 to 6 attended Swim School at Emerton Leisure Centre. All students learnt essential water safety and survival skills and had the opportunity to practice swimming strokes such as freestyle, backstroke and back-scull depending upon their ability level. A great time was had by all and many members of the public commented on the outstanding behaviour displayed by our students over the two weeks.

PBL/SPORT

Week 9 Term 1 2018

PBL KLA KAPERS

School Photos 2018 On Thursday 3 May we will be having the school photos taken for 2018. On this day class photos, individual portraits and family photos will be taken. This year our photographs will be taken by MSP photography. We will be sending home the order envelopes after the school holidays as each envelope has your child’s individual name and student number pre-printed and cannot be replaced if lost. If you have any further queries please contact Miss Dunn.

Please be advised that:

• Photo envelopes MUST be kept at home until photo day, as we cannot store them safely at school with the money inside.

• Each child must have their own envelope on photo day. • Correct money inside each envelope as they will be handed to the photographers on the

day and change will not be available. • Photos can be ordered online at www.msp.com.au and click on ‘order online’. Record

your child’s reference number on your child’s envelope. Click ‘change shoot’ to place multiple orders in one transaction

• Orders will not be accepted at school after the photography date. If you wish to order after this date you will need to contact MSP photography directly to make arrangements. Late charges will apply.

• All students must be wearing full summer school uniform on the day. • Family photograph envelopes are available from the front office, however only siblings

attending Noumea Public School can be in the photograph.

COMMUNITY

Week 9 Term 1 2018

Car Safety It has recently been brought to our attention that some students who are driven to school are being dropped off and picked up in dangerous locations. Please help us keep your children safe by ensuring that you park in a safe area before letting your children out of the car. We have been informed of a couple of near accidents due to children getting out of cars on the crossing, on the road and in the school’s driveway.

Stage 3 Canberra/Snow Camp

There are still spots available for 2018 Stage 3 Canberra/Snow camp. The excursion will take place in Week 2 of Term 3 on Wednesday 1 August to Friday 3 August. The camp is a three day/two night trip where students will visit the sights of Canberra and the Snow. Deposits can be paid in cash at the school office or via EFTPOS/credit card online. The total cost of the excursion is $340.00 per student. This includes travel to and from Canberra, two night accommodation, trip and equipment to the snow as well as meals from dinner on day 1 to lunch on day 3. To secure your child’s place, we require a $50 deposit to be ASPA. The balance of money owing will be due next term by Wednesday 4 July 2018. Please note the deposit is non-refundable once paid as we will need to submit final numbers of students attending. Should you have any queries regarding the excursion please do not hesitate to contact Mr Lewis the organising teacher or your child’s classroom teacher. We look forward to a wonderful learning experience with Stage 3.

Family Photos

COMMUNITY

Week 9 Term 1 2018

Happy Easter Noumea PS Staff wish all of the community a Happy Easter!

Enjoy your long weekend!