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Ms Sutherland has returned to the land of Oz, however she is taking some additional leave due to being unwell. We take this opportunity to wish her a speedy recovery. Thank you to the school community for their support whilst I continue in the role of Acting

Principal. Regards, Amanda Buckler

4/3 CAMP AND YEAR 2 SLEEPOVER Please ensure that permission forms and money are returned promptly to aid us with the organisation of such activities. Please don’t hesitate to contact the office with any questions or queries.

PERSONAL PROPERTY Sometimes students like to bring along personal items to school for activities such as Show and Share and imaginative play. Please be advised that these items are brought to school at own risk. Staff will not be held responsible for these items. There is no trading, swapping or borrowing of students personal property. Electronic devices are not permitted at school.

BRAINFOOD BREAK Just a reminder that each day at 10am students are invited to have a serve of fruit or vegetable as ‘Brain’ food. Pre-cut or small portion foods are preferable as it is essentially a quick break. Ideas include; carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, a small bunch of grapes, strawberries, dried apricots and mini cucumbers. Please note yoghurt, muesli bars, biscuits and the like are only for recess and not part of ‘Brain’ food.

SCHOOL COUNCIL The next school Council meeting will be held next Monday the 29th of October.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS A big thank you to our Sponsors for the 2018 School Diaries. We are very appreciative of the support we receive and would like to thank those businesses who sponsored our diaries this year. Planning ahead for 2019 we would like to extend an invitation to our School Community for Sponsors. Please contact the Office if you are interested in being a 2019 Nilma Primary School Diary Sponsor.

BOOK FAIR Nilma Primary School hosted our annual Scholastic Book Fair last week from Monday the 15th to Friday 19th October. All purchases made help support the school library and our literacy program by receiving books from scholastics as part of the commission made. This year we sold just over $1,000 worth of products with the school receiving $253 worth of books! Your support is appreciated and we wish you all happy reading! Thank you to the senior students who worked at the Book Fair developing their customer service and accounting skills.

NILMA WARRIOR

Senior Students are getting organised for the very popular Fundraiser; Nilma Warrior. A significant amount of energy and enthusiasm goes into the planning, with the event being held on Friday the 16th of November. Spectators are encouraged, with parents and family members present to offer encouragement and support to their ’Warriors’. The event will run from 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Attached to the newsletter this week are Sponsorship forms (one per student). We wish you all the best with your fundraising efforts. The money raised is going towards subsidising our Swimming Program for 2018.

FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS FOR 2019 Letters outlining our transition program will be sent out to families later this month. If you are yet to complete an enrolment form can you please see the Office for an enrolment form or for any queries or further information.

Thursday 25th October 2018

Issue 18 - 2018

NEWSLETTER

CONTENTS

Principal Notes ..1

R.E.A.L Students @

Nilma ...2

Happenings from our Home Groups ...3

Curriculum Corner

...4

From the Office ..5

Nilma News ..6

Calendar ..7

NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

NEWSLETTER

TRANSITION DATES for 2019

Foundation Students

19th November 9:00am – 11:00am

29th November

9:00am - 11.30am

5th December 9:00am - 1:00pm

11th December 9:00 - 3:15pm

Monday 5th - School Closure Day

Tuesday 6th - Public Holiday - Melbourne Cup

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Learner of the Week

You are such a happy member of our grade Levi. You are a great reader and it’s great to share your enjoyment of the book you have read. Keep up the fantastic effort!

R.E.A.L STUDENTS @ NILMA

Happy Birthday

Kael Kaleb

Zaic

L.A.U.G.H Program Learning Activities Under Guidance of Home

NIGHTLY READING

PLAYGROUND AWARDS

For being a conscientious class member.

You are reliable and consistent and you put a huge effort into your learning. Well done Mia.

For showing

such a positive attitude to all aspects of your learning and always considering and respecting your fellow students.

For your positive approach to your learning and willingness to challenge yourself. Perseverance and persistence has enabled you to extend yourself as a learner. Well done!

RED HOMEGROUP

BLUE HOMEGROUP

YELLOW HOMEGROUP

GREEN HOMEGROUP

Congratulations James on your

excellent attitude to your learning. I know Vicki is impressed with your effort in reading time. Keep up the excellent work James!

For putting a huge effort into your learning this week. You have been ‘on task’ and determined to achieve. Keep it up!

For your interesting and engaging narrative. Challenging yourself you have used rich and figurative language to capture your audience. Well done!

For the effort you have put into your narrative writing. You have great ideas and have written a detailed and exciting story. Well done Jai.

Savannah S

Harrison

100 Alice

Sheree

Blake

Charlotte

(Y3)

250

Kurtis

Caleb

150

Makayla

Vivien

125

Olivia

Jasmine T

175

Leaigha

75

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Narrative Writing During our writing sessions students have been experimenting with ‘Sizzling Starts’, tension and excitement, as well as considering their use of punctuation and paragraphs.

The siren sounds. The teams run out of the

rooms and through the banner. It’s Carlton vs.

Sydney. Something’s odd!

Quarter time… The commentator notices

Buddy Franklin is not there but the game has

to keep going. At half time Buddy comes out

of the change rooms as a walking talking toilet!! Everyone is

shocked and surprised.

By Harrison

One night two teenagers knock on the door early in the morning. Mum woke up from it. The teenagers thought it was funny. Mum wasn’t happy. Mum went back to bed. Chapter 1 In the morning mum was so tired. Under her eyes was so black. Then I had to go school but what happens next … Chapter 2 Mum and I heard something when I was getting ready for school. I peek through the window. I saw the teenagers doing something. I jump out the window. I said “hey you get out off our property. So they run off. Then I go back inside and get ready. Then we tied up the dog. Then we left but something happened… Chapter 3 Mummy left the door open and guess what? The teenagers came back and robbed us. They took everything but I shout then they drop it. By Charlotte

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS!

- STEAM PROJECT -

Developing their research skills students

are sourcing information of their selected

‘Travel Destination’ in preparation of

their travel brochure.

Formatting and Layout skills are being acquired by

individuals as they develop and manipulate their

brochure design in Word or Publisher.

Specific information and areas of interest are to be

researched and presented in a persuasive manner.

As part of their project students are to man a booth

for the upcoming ‘Travel Expo’ afternoon – this may

be something you could discuss at home… ideas for

their ‘Expo’ display.

Home Group - 6/5 - Lemon Yellow

Home Group - 3/2 -

Emerald

Green

HOMEGROUP NEWS

We are particularly enjoying

our study of Japan—learning

about their customs and

culture. We have made koi

kites and a beautiful cherry

blossom ‘tree’. The children

are looking forward to sharing their

knowledge later in the term. Every

second Wednesday is our craft and

cooking morning. After reading and

spelling the children use their creative

hands to make something. The

children made honey crackles and

then loved eating them. Yum! Many

thanks to Debbie for her help and

patience.

Home Group - 1/F -

Ruby

Red

DINOSAUR FACTS! Pachycephalosaurus

Meaning of name: Pachycephalosaurus means

“thick headed lizard”.

Appearance They look like hard headed

dinosaurs with a round head. It is 17.5ft tall

and 15ft in length.

Diet Pachycephalosaurus eat vegies. It is a

herbivore.

Period Pachycephalosaurus lived 70 to 65

million years ago. Pachycephalosaurus were

around 72.1 million years ago (Campanion age).

Fun facts Pachycephalosaurus was found in

1938 in USA. A Pachycephalosaurus skull is 30 times thicker than

a human skull! Its weight is as much as a brown bear. It was as

long as a box truck.

By Lewis Brachiosaurs Meaning: arm and lizard Habitat : The brachiosaurs lived in the middle to the end of the Jurassic period. Height, length and weight: 40-50 feet( 12-16 meters) tall. 85 feet (26 meters) long. It weighed about 33-38 tons Why are the brachiosaurs called a brachiosaurs? Its long neck made it look like a giraffe, and it forelegs were longer than its hind legs. Diet : The brachiosaurs eats ginkgo. How long did they live for? They lived for 150-100 million years. Where did it live? It lived in North America. Other facts This reptile was a likely warm blooded animal. By Taleah

Home Group

- 4/3 - Aqua Blue

HAPPENINGS IN OUR HOMEGROUPS!

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CURRICULUM CORNER

Hello everyone, We have been without the MARC Van for the last week or so, and we have been unable to borrow or return any books! The back segment of shelves are getting reattached to the van wall and the van will be back in action next week. In the senior grades, we have continued our Gordon Korman novel; Shipwreck, and in the middle grades we have completed reading and viewing different versions of Paws Off, Cheddarface! by Geronimo Stilton. The junior grades have listened to the humorous Oi Cat! by Kes Gray, and The Unscary Book by Nick Bland. Please have a look at our online catalogue of books at: http://bookmark.central.sa.edu.au/taragomarc.htm Email me if you would like to request a book to borrow, or offer a suggestion of titles for the MARC library to purchase. Happy reading, Helen Collins

Tier 3

Words specific

to a particular

content area or subject matter.

Words that do not appear frequently in written or oral

Tier 2

Words that are necessary for comprehension.

Words that are unfamiliar and not known well yet.

Words whose meaning students are not likely to know yet.

Tier 1

Basic words that are part of everyday language.

Students know these words, there meaning and use them to communicate.

These words make up 80% of the text read by a student.

Tier 2 words

expand our

Vocabulary.

Most Vocabulary instruction is on

Tier 2 words

Levels of Words

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ABSENCES AND ATTENDANCE Just a reminder to families about our absence and attendance procedures, in line with

the changes implemented by the DET. If your child is absent, you must notify the school on the day of the absence, this can be done via a note, phone call or email. We are currently investigating obtaining a mobile phone for the school to enable another form of communication between the school and families. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - LATE ARRIVALS, EARLY DEPARTURES AND COLLECTING STUDENTS All late arrivals must be signed in at the Office by an adult. Early departures must also

be signed out by an adult, a staff member will collect your child from class. If you are collecting students during recess and lunch times then please come to the staffroom. If your child is being collected by someone other than parents or guardians, please notify the Office by phone call, email or sending along a signed note with children.

FRIDAY HOT LUNCH ROSTER - CAN YOU HELP? (TERM 4) There will be no Hot Lunches on Friday 16/11, 23/11, 30/11 or 21/12

FROM THE OFFICE….. Belinda

2018 STUDENT DIARY SPONSORS

DATE DROP OFF - Thursday AM DATE FRIDAY - PICK UP AT 12.45pm

1/11 2/11

8/11 9/11

6/12 7/12

13/12 14/12

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WOOLWORTHS CRICKET BLAST CUP Selected students in Year 4/5/6 will represent Nilma PS at the Woolworths Cricket Blast Cup on Monday 29th October at the Buln Buln Recreation Reserve. Students will participate in a round robin style event, playing against students from other schools in the area. Ms Berkelmans and Mrs Vagg will attend on the day with students.

SOMERS CAMP This year Somers Camp is being held from November 6th to November 14th. This camp is offered to children in Years 5 & 6 and is a wonderful opportunity to explore new activities, find new friends and develop further independence. We are currently have 5 students attending. Further information has been given to the students attending. More information will be sent home as it is sent to the school.

YEAR 4/3 CAMP - MILL VALLEY RANCH TYNONG Students in Year 4/3 will participate in the Mill Valley Ranch camp on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th November. Students will attend with the camp with other students from the Mt Worth Cluster. Permission, medical and behaviour forms have been sent home, these need to be returned by tomorrow. The cost of the camp is $140 per student and must be paid in full by Friday 26th October.

YEAR 2 SCHOOL SLEEPOVER Students in Year 2 will have their sleepover on Thursday 8th November. This is an exciting event for year 2 students, they will participate in ’camp’ activities on Friday 9th November at school. Permission forms are attached to the newsletter.

YEAR 6/5 ROBOTICS EXCURSION Students in Years 5 and 6 will attend an excursion on Monday the 19th of November at the Gene Technology Access Centre (GTACT). The session is focused around Robotics and will offer problem solving experiences. Students will travel by bus with Vicki and Mrs Buckler. Permission forms and further information will be sent home at a later date.

BREAKFAST CLUB Don’t forget that Breakfast Club is held every Monday and Wednesday mornings at Nilma, between 8.30am and 8.50am. This is a free program and it is open to ALL students at NPS. Students must attend before 8.45am to participate. This gives students time to eat breakfast and do their dishes before the bell!

SWIMMING In Term 4 our Swimming Program will run for 5 sessions. The dates are - 20th, 23rd, 27th, 30th of November and the 4th of December (Tuesdays and Fridays). Students will be transported to the Warragul Leisure Centre on these days by a combination of bus and car travel. Students will need to be picked up at the Warragul Leisure Centre at the completion of the day - between 3 and 3.15pm. The cost of the swimming program will be sent to families over the next few weeks.

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER—ICYPOLE SLEEVES There is still time to get your orders in! This is not one that you want to miss out on… Save your fingers from the freezing cold with a reusable, washable icy-pole holder. Select your colours and personalise your very own icy-pole sleeve. This is perfect timing coming into summer and a terrific gift idea too! More order forms are available at the office. Money raised will go towards new materials or equipment for our students to use. Thank you to our senior students who are coordinating this great fundraiser.

BOTTLE CAP COLLECTION Don’t forget to collect and hand in your plastic Bottle Caps. Check the caps first to see that they display number 2 as this is the plastic we are recycling. Bottle caps are also one of the top polluters in our oceans. Recyclable, unfortunately bottle caps fall through the machinery and get sent to landfill. So let’s do something about it!

NILMA NEWS KEEP UP TO DATE WITH SCHOOL HAPPENINGS!

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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR

Keep the calendar on your fridge or board at home to stay up to date

with the events at Nilma PS!

NOVEMBER 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

1 MARC

2 ASSEMBLY 2.50pm

Friday Lunches

3 4

5

CURRICULUM DAY

6

SOMERS CAMP MELBOURNE CUP

HOLIDAY

7

SOMERS CAMP

Cricket Clinic Breakfast Club

8

SOMERS CAMP

YEAR 4/3 CAMP YEAR 2 SLEEPOVER

MARC NEWSLETTER

9

SOMERS CAMP YEAR 4/3 CAMP

ASSEMBLY 2.50pm

Friday Lunches

10 11

12

SOMERS CAMP Breakfast Club

13

SOMERS CAMP

School Banking

14 6/5/4 Parliamentary Education Excursion

SOMERS CAMP Breakfast Club

15

Cricket Clinic

MARC

16

TOUGH MUDDER ASSEMBLY 2.50pm

No Hot Lunches

17 18

19 6/5 Robotic Excursion

Transition Morning 9-11

Breakfast Club

20

Swimming School Banking

21

Breakfast Club

22

MARC Cricket Clinic

NEWSLETTER

23

Swimming No Hot Lunches

24 25

26

Breakfast Club

27

Swimming School Banking

28

F– 2 Local Community Excursion

Breakfast Club

29 Transition Morning

9-11.30

Cricket Clinic

MARC

30

Swimming No Hot Lunches

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

29 T20 Blast School

Cricket Cup School Council Meeting

6pm

Breakfast Club

30

School Banking

31

Breakfast Club

TERM 4 OCTOBER 2018

DECEMBER 2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su

1 2

3

Student ‘Travel Expo’ Afternoon

Breakfast Club

4

Swimming School Banking

5 Transition Day 9—1

Yr. 6 Tradie for a Day Breakfast Club

6 Nude Food Day

MARC NEWSLETTER

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Year 6 SUMMIT ASSEMBLY 2.50pm

Friday Lunches

8 9

10

School Council Meeting 6pm

School Community Dinner 6.45

Breakfast Club

11

STATEWIDE TRANSITION

School Banking

12

Breakfast Club

13

YEAR 6 GRADUATION

PRESENTATION & FAMILY NIGHT

MARC

14

ASSEMBLY 2.50pm Friday Lunches

15 16

17 Reports Sent Home

Year 6 Graduation Dinner

Breakfast Club

18 19

Breakfast Club

20 21

End of Term Finish 1.15pm

22 23