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SLETTER END OF YEAR

CELEBRATIONS On Tuesday 12th December we congratulated our Year 6 students Daniel Axford, Bailey-Jack Christoph, Meg Devlin, Ashton Kimm, Aiden Olsson, Robbie Kurray and Isobella Salsbury-Challons on completing their primary school education. It was great to see the school community come along and join with us to celebrate and reflect upon 2017. We also farewelled staff members; Clare Sheriff, Dorothy McMahon and Kerry Williams. We thank these staff members for their support to Nilma PS and the students during their time with us, bringing a value of experience and knowledge that they have shared with us. It also gave us an opportunity to thank Ryo for his work at Nilma this year. We also farewelled long time school community member Nicki Kimm who has been part of Nilma for the last 10 years, as a school council member and president, parent club representative and as part of the parent body. Thank you to Nicki, and the Kimm Family, for your support and dedication to Nilma PS over the years. Thank you to the Bundle, Brown and Turner Families for their help with the BBQ and to all the students, parents and staff who assisted on the night also. Thank you to Baehr Gallagher and Fire Brigade for bringing our special guest too!

YEAR 6 GRADUATION DINNER Tonight Year 6 students, along with Mrs McMahon, Ms Sutherland, Sharon F & Vicki will have tea at Newmasons at 5.45pm as part of the Year 6 Graduation celebrations. They will have dessert at Cold Rock before heading to Civic Park for collection at 8pm. Yesterday, Wednesday 13th December, students went to see the movie ’Wonder’ at the Warragul Cinemas.

STUDENT REPORTS Student Reports for Semester 2 will be sent home tomorrow, Friday 15th December. Student Portfolios will be available to view on Sentral from tomorrow also. Portfolios give parents work samples and reflections from teachers on students growth and development in the curriculum areas

throughout 2017. If you require assistance with logging on to Sentral please contact the Office.

Principal Ms Annette Sutherland Business Manager Mrs Belinda Smythe School Council President Mrs Nicki Kimm

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Principal Notes

THANKS TO OUR DIARY SPONSOR

LAST DAY TERM 4 2017 FRIDAY 22nd DECEMBER

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R.E.A.L STUDENTS @ NILMA Learner of the Week

Recognitions

Homegroup 1/F Red Caleb Brown

For your fantastic leadership during our state-wide transition day on Tuesday.

You were an excellent year 1 leader in the Ruby Red Classroom. You assisted the

new foundation students when needed and demonstrated great role model

qualities. Well done Caleb!

Homegroup 2 Green Harrison Jones and Miller Bundle For the leaps you have made in your

learning over the year. You have bounded ahead in your reading and

spelling in particular. Well done!

Homegroup 4/3 Blue Oliver Turner, Alice-Ann Simon

and Beth Axford Who were voted by their peers as

displaying respect and responsibility and demonstrating the all qualities of a good

Visible Learner.

Homegroup 6/5/4 Yellow Amelia Scanlon

For the focus you have shown in your learning, pushing yourself to have success

in your learning, and showing great persistence even when feeling challenged

by a task. Keep it up, Amelia!

L.A.U.G.H Program Learning Activities Under

Guidance of Home NIGHTLY READING

125 Nights Harrison Jones

175 Nights

Thomas Buckler Beth Axford

225 Nights Oliver Turner

300 Nights

Charlotte Goodchild Natasha Salsbury - Challons

PLAYGROUND AWARDS

Winners

Thomas - helping out

Cohen - helping out

Harrison - playing nicely in the sandpit

Jai W - playing well with others

STUDENT LEARNING @ NILMA

Daniel Axford Xavier Mazzarella

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HOMEGROUP HAPPENINGS!

Family BBQ Reflections

It was awesome, except for when Santa came - the little kids all got icy poles first! By Mikayla

It was fun and I really liked

how all the parents and families could

see mine and Jasmine's dancing for our

Christmas carol. By Matilda

I felt nervous because I had to present in front of everyone. I was also embarrassed when everyone sang happy birthday to me! By Daniel

I felt nervous and embarrassed, but then I felt fine once I got out there. By Ashton

On Tuesday we had our state-wide

transition day. All students across Victoria moved into their 2018 home groups. Our Ruby Red class for 2018 consisted of five new foundation students and eleven year one students. We had a great day working literacy, numeracy and Christmas activities. I was very

impressed with the year one students (current foundation students) for setting a great example of how we are ‘REAL’ students at Nilma Primary. We had such a fantastic day and we all enjoyed

working together as a new class. I want to say a huge thank you to the *current foundation students, I was very proud of you all in your new year one leadership roles.

Home Group - 6/5/4 -

Lemon Yellow

CHRISTMAS

To Santa,

Can I please have a PS4 and a Pro

Scooter with kneepads and shin

pads. Because I can do tricks and

so I don’t hurt myself. If I get bored I

will play the PS4. I have been a good

boy. From Harry.

To Santa Please can I have a PS4 please, a new dog and the spirit of family please. Thank you. From Jai M. I am so excited because it is Christmas and the elves will be out!! The elves are grand and the elves are GREAT and the elves best job is always giving out grand and great presents. By Jesse.

To Mum and Dad, Merry Christmas. I hope you have a really good Christmas. Love Jai (Williames).

Home Group - 2 -

Emerald Green

Home Group - 1/F -

Ruby Red

Stick Insect Goes Free!

Last week 4/3 Blue released

our last

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its cage. We are

sure it is happy

now roaming

amongst the trees

at Nilma!

Home Group - 4/3 -

Aqua Blue

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SCHOOL ORGANISATION LIBRARY Please return all Nilma PS Library Books by Tuesday 19th December. Thank you to the students that have returned their books already. Thank you also to the families that have assisted with the covering of books throughout the year also. TERM DATES The term dates for 2018 are; Term 1: 29th January (teachers start) to 29th March (Thursday) Term 2: 16th April to 29th June Term 3: 16th July to 21st September Term 4: 8th October to 21st December Students in years 1-6 will start the school year on Wednesday 31st January and Foundation students will start on Thursday 1st February. SCHOOL BANKING This Friday, the 15th December, is the last day for School Banking for 2018. The program will recommence in 2018. Days and dates will be advertised in the newsletter next year.

UNIFORMS If you need to purchase any uniform items over the holiday break you can get items from Hip Pocket Workwear in Warragul. Foundation students will be provided with a hat that they will receive on the first day back for 2018. SATCHELS Satchels can be purchased from the Office for $15 each, new students will receive a satchel at the beginning of the school year. FRIDAY HOT LUNCHES Friday 15th December is the last day for Hot Lunches this year. Thank you to the parents that have supported and assisted with the program throughout the year. The Friday Hot Lunch program will be revaluated at the beginning of 2018. PARENT CLUB There will be a meeting held at the beginning of 2018 to discuss fundraising ideas for the year. The date will be advertised in the newsletter early next year.

HOLIDAY WATERING ROSTER

Thank you to the Families and Staff that have volunteered to water our garden at Nilma over the holiday period. Further information and details will be given to you next week. Watering only needs to be done on the days when it hasn’t rained. Please note that there will be works completed at NPS over the holidays so you may need to park down at the bus stop and walk up to the school. We will advise the volunteers of these dates once they have been confirmed by the

WEEK FAMILY NAME

23rd - 29th December Mrs Hodge

30th December - 4th January Axford Family

5th January - 11th January Bundle Family

12th January - 18th January Miss Matarczyk

19th January - 25th January Mrs Evans

26th January - 29th January Hammond Family

Back up for 30th December to 11th January - Dalrymple Family

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CHRISTMAS RAFFLE WINNERS!

PRIZES DONATED WINNER

1st Food & Goodies Hamper Olivia Addison

2nd Overnight Bag Brayden Hoskins

3rd Hair Care Pack Leanne Hodge

4th Esteem Beauty Voucher Andrea (Simon Family)

5th Lynx & Tool Pack Thomas Buckler

6th Sweet Pack Ms Berkelmans

7th Sunglasses Savannah Farmer

8th Sunglasses Zach Bradshaw

9th Biscuits & Hot Chocolate Hamper Vicki Commadeur

10th Portable Pad Light Alistair

11th Snack Pack Helen Hoult

12th Bodywash Pack Andrea (Simon Family)

13th Operation Game Bundle Family

14th Snack Pack Averil Smith

15th $20 Ladies Cut Voucher Willow Campbell

16th Snack Pack Deklan Majcherzak

17th McDonalds Voucher Levi Farmer

18th Malteasers/Bath Salts Pack Katrina Foster

19th Kids Pack Smythe Family

20th Beauty Pack Deane Family

21st Baby Gift Set Dylan Bradshaw

22nd Sunglasses Erin Fleming

23rd McDonalds Voucher Ashton Kimm

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

2017 CHRISTMAS RAFFLE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES FOR

THEIR DONATIONS TOWARDS OUR CHRISTMAS RAFFLE

Warragul Cinema Warragul Optical

McDonalds Warragul Woolworths Warragul

Hair at Websters Warragul Warragul Toyworld

Carrington Place All About Hair and Beauty

Esteem Beauty Therapy Moe Rexel Warragul

Press Cellars

Thank you also to all the Nilma families and staff who have contributed to our Raffle.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO KATRINA FOSTER AND KATIE SCANLON FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH THE CHRISTMAS

RAFFLE, ORGANISING AND COLLECTING DONATIONS, COLLATING AND PUTTING HAMPERS TOGETHER. YOUR

SUPPPORT TOWARDS NILMA PS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SCHOOL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

SCHOOL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

This year we have decided to have a Staff, School Council and Parent Dinner at Newmason’s Warragul. This will provide an opportunity for parents to meet and have a dinner in a social capacity. We will also be farewelling the Kimm family after a long association with the School. Mrs Nicki Kimm has been our long term School Councillor and President. Come and join us for a meal! Please let Belinda or Sara in the Office know if you would like to come along for a relaxing evening. __________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

We will be attending the School Community Celebration on

Monday 18th December at 6.30pm.

Parent Names:

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Signed:

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Please return forms back to the office by Friday 15th December

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

Issue 39– 7/12/2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

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Xmas Dinner 6.30pm @

Newmasons

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Last Day of Term

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25 CHRISTMAS

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DECEMBER 2017

JANUARY 2018

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

1 NEW YEARS DAY

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STAFF RETURN TO SCHOOL

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31 STUDENTS YEARS 1-6

START SCHOOL

1st FEBRUARY

ALL STUDENTS TO START (F-6)

WISHING THE NILMA SCHOOL COMMUNITY A

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR