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The Newsletter from Narrabeen North Public School

Week 10, Term 3 Thursday, 26 September 2019

From the Principal’s Desk…

PRINCIPAL AWARDS

PRESENT WEEK 10

KA Cairo G-S, Luke L

KS Elvie E

KWM Bella O

1R Emma F, Tobias J, Jack L, Fleur W

1S Stella R

1W Mia C, Willow M

2P Jeziah B, Skye B, Kye F, Ellie M, Ivy O,

Matteo P-V

2SG Oisin H

3B Jackson D, Ethan TK

3G Saul B, Lachlan C, Killian H, Kai W

3K Abbigail W

3M Alessandra V

4E Caylie B, Tahlia F, Ben N, Baxter P

4T Karios B

5S Paya A, Mia M

5W Jasman H

6D Will B, Emily S

Well done!

6 Namona Street, North Narrabeen NSW 2101 Phone: 9913 7928 Fax: 9913 7873 e-mail: [email protected] Website: narranorth-p.schools.nsw.gov.au Before and After School Care: 9913 2846

Pittwater Zone PSSA Summer Draw

Boys Cricket

Girls Cricket

Tag

Softball

Tball

Commences Week 1, Term 4

Dates to Remember

Fri 27 Sep

Fri 27 Sep

Mon 14 Oct

Wed 16 Oct

Mon 21 Oct

Tues 29 Oct

Wed 30 Oct

Thurs 31 Oct

Wed 6 Nov-

Thurs 7 Nov

Fri 8 Nov

Mon 18 Nov-

Wed 20 Nov

Thurs 21 Nov

Mon 25 Nov

Tues 26 Nov

Wed 27 Nov

Wed 27 Nov

Tues 3 Dec

Wed 4 Dec-

Fri 6 Dec

Wed 4 Dec

Thurs 5 Dec

Thurs 12 Dec

Fri 13 Dec–

Tues 17 Dec

Year 2 Swim Scheme finishes.

Last day of Term 3

First day of Term 4

Sydney North Athletics

Music Aviva

Band Cake Stall: 3:00pm

P&C Meeting: 7:30pm

Kindy 2020: Orientation Program 1

State Athletics

Kindy 2020: Orientation Program 2

Band Tour

School Tour: 9:30am

CAPA Concert

Eagle Tag Day

Kindy 2020: Starting School Session

P&C Meeting: 7:30pm

High School Orientation

Year 6 Camp

Gateways 1/2/3

Gateways 4/5/6

Presentation Day

Surf Ed

Our Narra Bee recipients for

the Value of Acceptance are

Elvie E, Harry S, Finn E and

Verity T.

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DEBATING CAMP

10 students from Year 4 have attended the Northern

Sydney Debating camp at The Collaroy Centre with

Miss Butcher this week. Students were provided with a

rich learning environment full of opportunities to

enhance their debating and speaking skills.

Students have been involved in the Premier’s

Debating Challenge, tutorials in preparing a debate

and are learning how to write and deliver an

effective speech with the support of regional

adjudicators and tutors.

VOLUNTEERS

Many members of our school community volunteer

their support across all areas of our school. This term I

would like to thank the parents and friends who have

volunteered their time for activities including;

supporting in classroom programs, sharpening pencils,

covering books, working in the reading resource room

and planting in our gardens. Every helping hand

makes a huge difference, and enhances the

teaching and learning environment for all students

and teachers. Thank you!

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

With a multitude of learning experiences and exciting

community events, Term 3 has been a busy and

rewarding time for staff, students and families. The

holidays will commence after school tomorrow.

School will resume for staff and students on Monday,

14 October. I wish everyone a happy, healthy and

safe holiday.

Ms Kortekaas Relieving Principal

SCHOOL TOILETS

We continue to experience some incidents where

the school toilets are not being used appropriately.

Teachers will continue to remind their students to use

the school toilets with respect and consideration for

others and to keep this shared space clean and tidy.

We ask for your support at home to reinforce the

importance of personal hygiene for all students.

A reminder that there are numerous

library books outstanding and need to

be returned to the school library by

tomorrow. Thank you!

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NNPS, in partnership with the Peninsula Community of

Schools (PCS), has teamed with the Centre for

Emotional Health at Macquarie University to develop

a student survey to measure emotional health. The

PCS Committee has collaborated with Professor Ron

Rapee to create a questionnaire that will determine

whether any students in our community are

struggling with issues relating to body image, anxiety,

social media usage and bullying.

In Week 3, Term 4, this survey will be implemented for

Years 4, 5 and 6 students, and all high school

students across the PCS. This is the first time that such

a comprehensive emotional health survey will take

place across a large group of schools in NSW. The

survey results will help our schools to better identify

real issues impacting on student wellbeing and

engagement. Whilst participation is voluntary, it is

highly encouraged. Parental consent is essential.

More detailed information will be sent home at the

beginning of next term.

TRAINING BAND WORKSHOP

Members of our Training Band participated in a

Workshop last Saturday in the school library. Our

lovely conductor Janella, organised a fun and

productive afternoon for the kids. They rehearsed in

three separate groups with individual tutors, enjoyed

pizza for afternoon tea and then came together at

the end of the day to perform a few pieces for their

parents.

We'd like to thank Ms Cantrill and Janella for their

time and all the kids that were able to attend and

enjoy a great afternoon together.

WARRIEWOOD WETLANDS WALK

Stage 2 had a wonderful experience visiting

Warriewood Wetlands.

Students have been learning about biomes and the

wetlands allowed them to observe a biome

landscape. Stage 2 teachers have been very

impressed with our budding scientists and

geographers. We searched for wildlife and plant

species while observing and photographing the

wetlands environment. Snaking along the

boardwalk, students identified features and

characteristics of the local flora and fauna.

Special thanks to our parent helpers who joined us.

Sue Davey Stage 2 Teacher

CHESS CLUB

Here are the results for Term 3 Chess Club

champions:

1st Gold Medal Paris M 6C

2nd Silver Medal Mateo PV 2P

3rd Bronze Medal Luca M 2P

Also a special SILVER KNIGHT AWARD to our

newcomer Damon H 5B.

2nd Term winners were:

1st Gold Medal Paris M 6C

2nd Silver Medal Eric N 2SG

3rd Bronze Medal Luca M 2P

Congratulations to these students and to all the

participants in weekly Chess Club.

Jenine Brown Chess Club Coordinator

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Bee Well…

It’s been a busy week for our busy

bees at NNPS and quite a celebratory

mood this last week of term. Our school has

continued to support the new waste system on the

playground and pay careful attention to separating

recycling, compost and landfill. A big thank you to

4K, who have monitored the bins the last 2 weeks

and have done an excellent job in helping students

to place rubbish in the right bin. Last Thursday was a

big day for the canteen with their special food day.

The 4K monitors were under pressure keeping up with

the separating of waste, but did an extremely

thorough job in tidying up our playground. A special

mention to Lucy P, Isaac H, Greta M and Chelsea B

from 4K who put in a huge effort that day.

Sophie Town Well Being Team

Bee Well……..Be creative

4T have been working non-stop throughout the year

on their art. They have filled the classroom with lots

of colour and paint. There has been paintings,

sketches, sculptures and even skateboard decks!

They had so much art they were running out of

room, so 4T decided to hold an art exhibition. Most

of 4T’s artworks were part of their homework projects

for the last three terms. The whole of Stage 2 and

4T’s buddy classes came to see the show. 4T had

funky music, a red carpet and a manager who

greeted everyone through the door to make the

exhibition really interesting. They hope to fill the

classroom with their amazing creations in Term 4 as

well as looking forward to getting their hands messy.

We hope to see you next term. Sam B & Harrison N

From 4T

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