Welcome back for Term 2. I hope that you had the chance to take a break. The students came back yesterday bouncing with energy and made a solid start to the term. We have had several new enrolments this term and our school continues to grow despite very strict enrolment processes. We have now reached 312 students after being at 255 enrolments in 2016. I would like to welcome all of our new students who have started this term.

Construction There are several works that will take place in the school during the coming weeks:

Mrs Miller’s room is receiving a new roof.

Our walkways will have poles replaced near the office.

New fences and gates will be installed near Mrs White’s room.

Yarning Circle at the corner of Ridge and Lee Streets.

During this time the safety of your children is paramount and we will be checking very carefully to ensure the school is a safe place to be. You can help us by reporting any safety concerns or potential hazards to the office ASAP.

Giinagay NHPS Community Email: nambuccahd-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

www. nambuccahd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 2

Week 1

1 May 2019 Nambucca Heads Public School is an outstanding school, our team is proud of our strong culture, high expectations and successful learners. We cater for the whole child and every single person in our learning community is welcomed, valued and included. Our future focused learning design enables students to be resilient, persistent and confident learners.

Proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning School

Cnr Ridge & Lee Streets

PO Box 355

NAMBUCCA HEADS,

NSW, 2448

Ph: 6568 6411

Fax: 6568 8205

Principal:

Phillip Maunder

TERM 2

MAY 3 School X-Country 9 Advisory Meeting 10 Bowraville X-Country 15 P&C AGM 14-16 NAPLAN 24 MNC X-Country

JUNE 21 NC X-Country

JULY 1-5 NAIDOC Week 4 School Athletics Carnival 5 Last Day of Term 2

Calendar of Events

ANZAC Day Thank you to the many staff members, students and parents who took time out of their holidays to pay their respects on ANZAC day. The 67 students who attended were outstanding in very hot conditions. Thank you to Leah for making the wreath again – your talents are extensive! Well done to our leaders who took their personal presentation to another level and raised the bar again for our school. I am very proud of you all.

Reading Program – Home Reading Last term we had a huge celebration in our last assembly where lots of our students received their reading badges for consistent home reading. There will be many students who will start to receive these during Term 2 at our weekly assemblies. Some students will also be receiving a book at the end of this term if they continue to complete their home reading every week.

NAPLAN

This term NAPLAN Testing is happening in Week 3 and begins on the May 14. Except for Year 3 Writing, our students will be completing the test online this year. If you are interested in exposing your child to example questions or tests there are many sources online where you can view practice tests and support your child to prepare for the testing. Regards Phil Maunder Principal

Principal’s report cont….

02 6568 4682

Stars of the Week - Friday 12 April 2019

School Awards Rex T, Ella T, Asher C, Brooke T, Jude M, Ruby S, Finn W, Cooper G, Ella B, Eric L, Indie Rose H, Orville D, Arlo W, Jesse B, Fletcher C, Nate C, Grace C, Parker Mc, Seth W, Ruby A-H, Will B, Zouger B, Remi G, Oliver B, Luke J, Saibe S, Opal C, Tarli D, Annalise H, Tyler S, Eliza G, Ilukah W

REMINDER to Update Contact

Details If you have changed address or changed your contact numbers or emergency contact numbers please advise the school ASAP.

Ph 6568 6411 or email the

school nambuccahd-

p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

BOOKCLUB

Orders due Friday

10 May

PHOTO

COMPETITION

Results

Kindergarten - Joint winners Luisa Marino, Ashton Shultz Stage 1 Highly Commended - Ashley Mitcham, Piper Daley, Ruby Harpley Winner - Manoah Loyo Stage 2 Highly Commended Charlie Buczek, Charlotte Maunder Winner - Ellie Grange Stage 3 Highly Commended Erin Eadie, Oliver Barnes, Mia Morrison, Brooke Walsh Winner - Oliver Barnes Peoples’ Choice Winner - Ashton Schultz

Easter Hat Parade

DID YOU NIT BUST OVER THE

HOLIDAYS? Keep it Up

Statement of Account Statements have been sent

home with your eldest child. Thank you to those who have

already paid.

Start Collection for Our School

Envelopes have been sent home today. Please return your $2 donation by 22nd May for your chance to win a $4,000 holiday to a destination of your choice..

P&C NEWS

Did you know we have a

Facebook page? Here you will find information about what the P&C are doing, see the weekly canteen meal deal and other weekly school news. You can find us at Nambucca PS Panc. To stay in touch please like the posts so you will continue to see them.

2018 Year Book.

If you paid your school contribution for 2018 you should have received one complimentary Year Book per

family.

If you would still like to purchase a 2018

Year Book we have some extra copies

available for

$30.

SPORTING NEWS

Term 2 has barely started and we have hit the ground running.

School Cross Country This Friday sees the School Cross Country for students 8 years and older. Students have been training hard and working on their fitness for the teams challenge. Bowraville Cross Country Friday next week sees Nambucca Heads students take on competitors from the Bellinger and Nambucca Valleys. Notes will be sent home tomorrow so please return by next Tuesday if your child wishes to participate. Go Nambucca Heads!!

Girls Football/Soccer Knockout The girls PSSA Football/Soccer Knockout team travels to Bellingen to take on Bellingen Public School next Tuesday 7th May. We wish the girls well as they prepare for the match. Good luck!

Girls/Boys Touch Trials Next Monday sees the district touch trials. Good luck all.

Boys Football/Soccer Knockout The boys team have drawn Urunga in the next round of the State Knockout. Details are still being finalised as to venue and time. Details soon. Good luck everyone.

North Coast AFL Daniel Williams is off to the North Coast AFL training camp this weekend as he prepares for the state championship to be held in Penshurst later on this term.

Mid North Coast Netball Wednesday next week sees five girls off to Netball Trials in Grafton. Good luck to Ava Hodnett Daly, Erin Eadie, Laila Heighington, Grace Holladay, Paige Jackson as they take on competitors from Coffs Harbour, Toormina and Grafton Districts for a place in the zone team.

SPORTING NEWS

State Swimming Last term 3 amazing students travelled to Homebush to compete in the NSW PSSA State Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park. Miaa Luke swam in the 13 years 50m Freestyle event and was placed 16th in the state. She made a huge effort and left the pool exhausted but with a massive smile on her face knowing she had given her best. A huge achievement, well done Miaa! Ashley Mitcham competed in the 8 years 50m and placed 21st which is a mar-vellous achievement for a Year 2 student who has only just come out of year 1 a term ago. She was also selected to swim in the North Coast All Age Relay team which takes an 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old student and they compete against all other regions in a 5x10m freestyle relay. She demonstrated great team spirit and made some new friendships. Well done Ashley against all those older swimmers! Lexie Brown had a busy time in the pool and like Ashley is in Year 2. Lexie came 5th in the 50m Freestyle. She then took on 11 and 12 year old girls in the all age 100m Multiclass Freestyle event and came 12th in the state. She was thrilled with her performance and then jumped into the pool and wowed everyone with a 3rd in the 50m backstroke event walking away with the highly sought after bronze medal. An amazing achievement, well done Lexie!