NORWOOD NEWS - 14th November 2018
Swimming and Water Safety program
Recently, we completed a very successful Swimming and
Water Safety program for our students in grades 3, 4 and
5. This important program could not occur without a
great deal of effort, organisation and commitment on the
part of many people. Many thanks to Brooke Ralston,
parent and swim teacher who assumed the responsibility
of our program. Thanks also to Mr Leighton and the other
highly skilled swimming teachers who supported our
students in their skill development, to parents who did the
many things needed to have their children equipped each
day for successful participation in the program, to Mr
Jones who managed the timetable changes needed so
skilfully and to teachers who managed the changes to
classroom programs and arrangements with great skill and
patience.
Industrial action
As noted in our last newsletter, the Australian Education
Union (AEU) has directed its members not to include
comments on Term 4 student reports. In line with DoE
reporting requirements, we provided a full report mid-
year with detailed information about student progress and
areas for future focus. The summary report at the end of
the year is designed to provide brief information about
student end-of-year results. This year, this will be shown
with ratings for English, Maths, Science, History and
Health and Physical Education, as well as ratings for
Approach to Learning and Behaviour, with no written
comments. Kindergarten students will receive a collation
of their learning through a Celebration of Learning folder.
The AEU has called a further Stop Work Meeting in the
north of the state for the morning of Tuesday November
From Our Principal….
Class structure for 2019
Next year our classes will again be a combination of
straight and composite classes, with, as happens each year,
the number of students at each year level determining the
class structure that we have.
Congratulations to Finlay P
Earlier this week I had the
pleasure of attending the
NAPLAN presentation ceremony
which recognised great student
achievement in the national
testing program. Well done to
Finlay, who achieved in the top
1% in Tasmania for his results and
top of school in this year’s
NAPLAN testing program.
A great walkathon
Last Wednesday, in highly changeable spring weather (a
mix sunshine, rain and hail) our students and staff walked
… and walked … and walked! I am proud of our students
who were fine ambassadors of our school as they walked
around our neighbourhood and who persisted beyond
tiredness to complete the challenge of walking for the
duration of the walkathon. Thank you to families and
friends who supported our students in this great event.
Staffing
We welcome Sam Maddern - teaching PE on Fridays. Also
lovely to have Annette Cordell back working with us on
Wednesdays, as we cover Mrs Guy’s leave.
Sally
Kinder x 3 Grade 3 x 2
Prep x 3 Grade 3-4 x 1
Grade 1 x 2 Grade 4 x 1
Grade 1-2 x 1 Grade 4-5 x 1
Grade 2 x 1 Grade 5 x 2
Grade 2-3 x 1 Grade 5-6 x 1
Grade 6 x 2
27th. Further details will be provided as they are known.
Being Responsible:
2-3 G - Mackenzi S, Delilah B, Giaan P, Amy B, Maddie Y
3-4 H - Whole class
4-5 H - Byron W, Anneka M, Archie M
5-6 D - Lincon R, Ella M, Grace D
5-6 M - Jake D, Julia P, Cadel F, Dylan A
5-6 P/R - Raine K, Sophie B, Toby K
5-6 R - Maya K, Finlay P, Bella W, Amber H, Arden E,
Oliver B
Being Respectful:
3-4 H - Whole class
4-5 H - Byron W, Anneka M, Archie M
5-6 M - Zarli R, Chloe B, Olivia C
5-6 P/R - Sophie B, Toby K, Zack B
Being Resilient:
3-4 B - Hadisa P, Jesse K, Apryl L, Nate H
3-4 H - Whole class
3-4 S - Nathan M, Matilda T
4-5 H - Byron W, Anneka M, Archie M
5-6 M - Arefa A
Student Assistance Scheme Student Assistance Scheme provides assistance for low-
income families towards the cost of the school levies. The
benefit is paid to the school. Families who received STAS in
2018 will receive a letter from the Department of Education
asking you to complete a declaration confirming information
about your children and confirming that you still meet the
Taxable Income Means Test. These letters have been sent. If
you have not received yours please contact the office.
Please ensure you reply to the letter so that you can
receive STAS for 2019.
If you did not receive STAS in 2018 but feel you qualify for
2019 (see table below) contact the office and we will send
you an application form. Please return the form as soon as
possible.
Taxable income for 2017 - 2018
Kinder Athletics Carnival On Thursday 22nd and Tuesday 27th November, Kinders will
participate in their Athletics Carnivals. Kinder Williams and
Kinder Taylor will be participating on the Thursday, with
Kinder House and the Kinder Taylor students who do not
attend on a Thursday participating on the Tuesday. The
events will run from 9:10am - 10:10am on the school oval.
Hats are essential. Parents are welcome to watch.
The Kinder Team
Library Book Borrowing
The last day to borrow books from our School
Library is 23rd November. All books are to be
returned by 30th November. Thank you!
1-2 P, 1-2 Y, 1-2 M & 1-2 B
YMCA Excursion
Monday 19th November - 1-2 P & 1-2 Y
Tuesday 20th November - 1-2 M & 1-2 B
As part of our Health and Physical Education curriculum,
students will be visiting YMCA Kings Meadows. We will be
leaving school at 1:15pm via bus and returning to school by
2.45pm. Students will be having an early lunch, and they must
bring a drink bottle on the day as they will take it with them.
Sports uniform, a jacket in case it is cold and appropriate
footwear is required. Laine Paulsen, Leonie Youdale, Brooke
McCoy and Evelyn Butler.
Grade 5-6
Sport House
Swimming Carnival Our grade 5/6 students will have their swimming carnival at
the Riverside pool on Tuesday, 20th November, from
10:15am-12.30pm (bus departs at 9:15am).
Students are to wear their PE uniform. Don’t
forget your sunscreen, morning tea, lunch, large
drink of water, bathers, towel and a plastic bag
for wet gear.
There will be options for students to compete in novelty
events as well as the 33m competitive events.
A Norwood representative team will be selected from this
carnival to attend the LSSSA carnival at the Riverside pool
on Friday, November 30th.
Nigel Donachie
No. of
Dependents
Taxable income
per week
Taxable Annual
Parental income
1 $696 $36,192
2 $801 $41,652
3 $913 $47,476
4 $1,032 $53,664
Calendar Nov:
19th 1-2 P & 1-2 Y Excursion to YMCA
20th 1-2 M & 1-2 B Excursion to YMCA
20th 5-6 Swimming Carnival
22nd Kinder W & Kinder T Athletics Carnival
22nd 2019 Kinder Orientation Evening
23rd Esk Band Extravaganza practise at Albert Hall
27th Kinder H & Kinder T Athletics Carnival
28th/29th Dance Fever Performance
28th Grade 6 transition day
30th LSSSA Swimming Carnival
Dec:
4th Rain Day LSSSA Swimming Carnival
6th Volunteer Morning Tea 10:30am
6th Norwood Primary Community Picnic
7th 200 Nights of Reading Celebration
10th Christmas Assembly (Kinder - Gr 4)
11th 2019 Prep Parent Information Evening at 6pm
12th Grade 6 Presentation Evening
12th Kinder H End of Year Celebration
14th Kinder W End of Year Celebration
14th Prep C/F & Prep W End of Year Celebration
17th Grade 3-6 End of Year Celebrations
17th Kinder T End of Year Celebration
18th Grade 6 Celebration Dinner
18th Grade 1-2 including 2s from 2-3G & P-1 T/M
End of Year Celebration
20th Final Assembly
20th Last day for students
Dance Fever Performance The Norwood dancers will perform on the evening of
November 28th at the Door of Hope. Tickets are available
from Theatre North. Adults $18.00, Child/Conc. $12.00,
Children under 5 free.
They will also perform to schools the following morning
beginning at 9:30am. The Norwood audience this year will
be selected children only. It will be used as a reward rather
than a whole grade commitment. Invited NPS students, from
years 4, 5 & 6, have been given a note today informing them
of their excellent behaviour and selection to attend.
Gary Jones
Walkathon Thank you to those who have already returned their
walkathon money. All donations are due by this Friday
16th November. Rewards will be determined by Friday’s
numbers. Thank you. It was a fantastic whole school event
coordinated by the Student Parliament. Gary Jones
End of Year Celebrations (more information will be in newsletters closer to the date)
Kinder House - Wednesday, 12th December
Kinder Williams - Friday 14th December
Kinder Taylor - Monday, 17th December
Venue: The Bike Centre
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm (bus leaves at 11:00am)
Cost: $8.00
Prep C/F and Prep W
Venue: Kids Paradise
Date: Friday, 14th December
Time: 10am - 12pm (bus leaves at 9:30am)
Cost: $8.50
Grades Prep-1 T/M, 1-2 B, 1-2 M, 1-2 P, 1-2 Y
and 2s from 2-3 G
Venue: Kids Paradise
Date: Tuesday, 18th December
Time: 10am - 12pm (bus leaves at 9:30am)
Cost: $8.50
Grades 3s from 2-3 G, 3-4 B, 3-4 F, 3-4 H and 3-4 S
Venue: Riverside Pool
Date: Monday 17th December
Time: 9:30am - 12pm (buses leave at 9:05am)
Cost: $9.20 includes water slide
Grades 4-5 H, 5-6 D, 5-6 M, 5-6 R and 5-6 P/R
Venue: Riverside Pool
Date: Monday 17th December
Time: 12:00pm - 2:30pm (buses leave at 11:30am)
Cost: $9.20 includes water slide
Students in grades 3 – 6 are able to participate in end of
year celebrations at the Riverside Pool. This venue has been
used in the past and will be exclusively hired out to our
school. Supervision will be provided by our school staff,
including staff with CPR qualifications, and qualified
lifeguards. This meets the DoE ratios and requirements as
per the major excursion guidelines related to water-based
activities.
These are optional activities and are user pays. Payments can
be made at the front office. Thank you! Children not
attending these activities will attend school.
Volunteer
Morning Tea Invitation
To: All members of our community who have
volunteered at Norwood Primary during 2018
When: Thursday, 6th December
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
RSVP: by Wednesday 31st November to the office
Prep 2019
Parent Information Meeting
We would like to invite all parents of 2019 Prep children
to join us for an orientation session.
When: Tuesday 11th December
Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Where: Prep CF and Prep W classrooms
Representatives of the Prep team will share important
information about Prep routines, expectations and answer
any questions that you may have.
Please use the main school entrance on the night.
We look forward to meeting you and discussing your
child’s transition to Prep. Ellen Smith
Kinder House On Wednesday December 5th we are walking to Regis
Aged Care at 10:00am. We will sing a couple of songs and
spend some time drawing, building and talking with the
residents. We welcome parent help who have Working
with Vulnerable People cards. We will leave the home at
about 11:30am. If the weather is inclement we will
postpone. Lynette House
CANTEEN SPECIAL
Tomorrow Chicken Burgers - $3.00 Thursday 15th November
Chickenburger in a roll with lettuce and tomato.
Can be ordered on the Qkr! app in Hot Food.
2019 Kindergarten
Orientation Session We welcome parents and carers of 2019 Kinder children to
attend our Kinder orientation session in our school hall on
Thursday 22nd November starting at 7pm. We will share
some important information about this very exciting year
and provide time to ask questions. We look forward to
seeing you there. The Kinder Team
From the Library: This week the Library Leaders held a Gruffalo Day. We
celebrated all things Gruffalo! We read the book by Julia
Donaldson, held a colouring in competition, made
Gruffalo masks and explored the Gruffalo website. The
library was buzzing with excitement from the ecstatic
children who participated! Stay tuned for more news
about additions to our thrillingly themed days!
Mrs Marshall and the Library Leaders
Newsletter Insert - 14th November 2018
Grade 6 Leavers Tops
Our Grade 6 leavers tops have arrived and our students
look amazing!! Huge thank you to Gary Jones and Mandy
Brown for their tireless work in organising and making the
grade six leavers tops a reality. Thank you to the School
Association for their generous donation. Well done to the
students on respecting the school’s request to wear the
tops on Fridays only and any day during the final week.
End of Year
Norwood Primary
Community Picnic
When: Thursday 6th December
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Top Oval
What: Picnic to celebrate 2018
What to bring: Picnic blanket and picnic.
Assembly Roster
Primary
Wednesday 21st November at 2:20pm
Hosted by 3-4 Hill
Early Childhood
Wednesday 28th November at 2:20pm
Hosted by 1-2 Butler
Grade 6 Presentation Evening
The Grade 6 Presentation Evening will be held in the hall on
Wednesday 12th December starting at 7pm.
Parents and families of our grade 6 students are invited to
attend this special evening to acknowledge the students’
achievements and celebrate their child’s primary school
years.
All grade 6 students need to be in full summer school
uniform and meet their teachers at 6:45pm under the shade
sail ready for seating and a 7pm start. Gary Jones
Grade 6 Celebration Dinner All grade 6 students have received an invitation to the
celebration dinner. Date of the dinner is Tuesday 18th
December at the Launceston Golf Club. RSVP by 30th
November and payment is due by 13th December.
Gary Jones
The Parent Information Booklet has been
updated with information from the following: Kim Roe Dance presents - The Magical Kingdoms
and the Nutcracker, Mon Dec. 3rd 11am & 7:30pm,
Tues. Dec. 4th 10:30am. Tickets at The Princess
Theatre My Kids Market - Punchbowl Christian Centre -
Saturday 17th Nov. 9am - 12pm. www.mykids.market
LSSSA 5-6 SPORT ROSTER
Friday 16th November
Girls Football v East L’ton at Windsor Park
Basketball D v Invermay at Invermay
Basketball R v Riverside at Norwood
TBall R v Riverside at Norwood
TBall M v Summerdale at Norwood
Speedball v East L’ton at East L’ton
Friday 23rd November
Girls Football v Riverside at Windsor Park
Basketball D v Ravenswood at Norwood
Basketball R v Summerdale at Summerdale
TBall R v Summerdale at Norwood
TBall M v Mowbray at Norwood
Speedball v East Tamar at East Tamar
2018 Esk Band
Extravaganza Showcase
Concert
Students participating in the Esk Extravaganza
Showcase Concert have received an
information sheet. Students will attend a dress
rehearsal on Friday 23rd November at The Albert Hall
from 9:45am-1:00pm. Students will travel to the Albert
Hall by bus for the rehearsal.
Tickets will be available from Theatre North at the Princess
Theatre.
Concert Date: Friday 23rd November
Venue: The Albert Hall
Time: 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Students to arrive: 7.00pm
Rehearsals: Sunday 11/11, 18/11 & Fri. 23/11
Dress: Summer school uniform
CONTACT DETAILS
Norwood Avenue, NORWOOD, TAS 7250
Phone: 03 6344 2533
Text Only for Attendance - 0407 665 749
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://norwoodprimary.education.tas.edu.au