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Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.
Normanhurst News
Term 2 Week 6 3 June 2020
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Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Carers, Return to School Please find below a few reminders to promote the health of all members of our school community:
Please send your child/ren to school with a drink bottle each day, as students should only access bubblers
as a means to refill drink bottles, not to drink directly from.
Please minimise visits to the school site and observe social distancing at all times whilst on site.
If you have an enquiry and it can be made via telephone or email, please use this means to communicate
rather than visiting our office.
Please do not send your child/ren to school if they are unwell and do not enter the school site if you are
unwell.
Tree Work
In the last couple of weeks we had an arborist complete our annual tree inspection. As a result of this, we had
some work completed in relation to a number of our trees. Yesterday a tree near our main entrance was removed.
Thank you for your cooperation over the last few days with different access arrangements to enter and exit the
school whilst we awaited the completion of this work.
Opportunity Class 2021
This week all Year 4 students received an information letter about the Opportunity Class application process.
Please remember that all applications must be completed by Friday 26 June. The High Performing Students Unit
will not accept late applications. The online application can be accessed at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-
schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-5 from next Tuesday 9 June.
Bathroom Renovation
I am excited to announce our K-2 toilets will be renovated through a Department of Education funded project,
commencing next week. It will be absolutely fantastic to have brand new facilities for our students. Because this
project will take some time to complete, it is not possible for it to be done entirely within a holiday break period.
The work period will run through the rest of term and the holiday break, as well as into early Term 3. We have
arrangements in place to enable all students to still have ready access to bathroom facilities during this time. As
I have said with all of the projects undertaken to improve our school, keep in mind that the long-term benefit
outweighs the short-term inconvenience.
DATE EVENT
Monday 8 June 2020 Public Holiday-Queen’s Birthday
NOTES SENT HOME
Tuesday 3 June 2020 Opportunity Class 2021 Information for current Year 4 Parents
Email: [email protected] Website: www.normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9489 1152 Fax: 9489 3257
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Kindergarten 2021
Unfortunately we are not able to hold our Kindergarten 2021 Information Session this term. We will be holding a
session next term on Tuesday 18 August. Please add this date to your diary if you have a child commencing
school next year and please pass this information on if you are aware of a neighbour or friend who does. Prior to
the session next term, please contact our Administration Office on 9489 1152 or via email at normanhurs-
[email protected], and they will arrange to post an information package to you.
Pick-Up Zone: Please use Surname Labels
To make collecting your children from our pick-up zone more streamlined, we issued all parents with a surname
label for their vehicle. This can be kept in the glove box or similar and displayed on the windscreen when you are
accessing the pick-up zone. In this way, the staff member on duty will be able to quickly see who has arrived and
ensure these students move to the vehicle from the waiting area inside our fence. We encourage you to use
these labels as it enables vehicles to move through quickly, which makes the process of collecting children easier
for all parents.
Positive Behaviour for Learning
During this fortnight all classes are revising expectations for our playground and how our three values relate to
this setting. The Week 5 recipients of our PBL draw were Gabriel E, Harry P and Hunter S.
Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate last week:
Kind regards,
Amber Gorrell
Principal
For Being Responsible Satvik S KP Alex C 1C Jonathan N 2I Luke R KS Mohammed N 1F Arielle G 2T Raphael M KV Erin C 1K
For Being Respectful Jade W KV Jiahe G 1K Hudson V 1C Audrey Z 2I Shirley S 1F Luciano J 2T
For Striving for Success Isabel S KP Dia J 1K Isaac J KV Aidan H 2I Zanna S 1F Juliet E 2T
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Library Matters As the gloom of winter encroaches upon us, it is the perfect time to add a splash of
colour and fun to our lives by borrowing a great book from the library.
This week I have some new and entertaining junior fiction books to share with you.
The Colouring Competition by Heath McKenzie is my favourite new addition. The
illustrations are almost a story in their own right, and repay the reader’s close attention
with lots of fun surprises. My son adored this book.
Ribbit Rabbit Robot by Victoria Mackinlay and illustrated by Sofya Karmazina, is a
delightful and entertaining fable about kindness, the dangers of greed and always
reading the fine print. Find out what happens when a friendly frog, a greedy rabbit and
a robot with a short fuse discover a magic lamp…
The Bassinis are BIG. The Bassinis are Burly. And the big, burly Bassinis are… BAD!
Very very bad. They are the baddest dogs in town. But
strange things start to happen when they meet a little puppy
who won’t be pushed around. Borrow The Big Bad Bassinis
by Clair Hume and Tom Jellet to discover who comes out on
top.
Last week was National Reconciliation week, and I have two stunning new books by
Indigenous authors to share with you.
Respect by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson and beautifully illustrated by Lisa Kennedy
is a warm and gentle story that shows what respect looks
like for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We
also have Coming Home to Country, a visual and lyrical
depiction of coming home to country from acclaimed
author and illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft.
Next week I will take a look at some of the new and
interesting non-fiction books that have wandered into our
library in the last few weeks.
Mr Sheridan
Assistant Principal
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Scholastic Book Club
All Scholastic Book Club orders must be in by Midnight 18 June 2020. The only form of payment for ordering is Credit Card through the Scholastic website. Please see below for further details.
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Uniform Shop News
In order to adhere to social distancing measures in the shop, we will continue to operate by appointment only
until further notice. Appointments are available for those wishing to try uniforms for size, or to access the second-
hand clothing pool.
Appointments can be booked using the following link: https://signup.com/go/cmDYUyW
If you already know the size and items you require, please send us an email with your completed order form and
proof of payment. The order form can be found here: http://www.npspandc.com/uniform-shop/. Orders will be
packed on Friday and distributed to your child’s classroom for them to bring home.
Pre-loved Donations
We are still accepting donations to our second-hand clothing pool. We are in particular need of long-sleeve shirts
and girls winter tunics/trousers, but all donations are gratefully received. Please leave your items at the school
office. We ask that all donations are in good condition, freshly washed and please remove/scrub through any
names. We are unable to accept items that are not school uniform. Your donation not only helps the school
community, it also helps to keep clothing out of landfill and reduces the consumption of new items. Thank you.
Returns Policy
If you are unsure of size or the item required, we ask that wherever possible you make an appointment to try
before you buy. We appreciate that sometimes the wrong size will be purchased and we are happy to exchange
for another size.
On the rare occasion that an item just isn’t suitable for your child, we can issue a store credit that you can use
against future purchases. Unfortunately we are unable to provide refunds.
In order for a return or exchange to be accepted, the items must be returned within 28 days and be unworn,
unwashed and in the original wrapping with all tags still attached. We ask that you let the shop know (by
email) that you intend to exchange/return the item and provide date of purchase.
Unfortunately we cannot accept any return or exchange of hats, or socks and stockings (unless unopened) due
to hygiene reasons.
Faulty/defective items can be returned anytime within the warranty period (usually 12months) and will be returned
to the manufacturer for repair.
We thank you for your understanding.
Kate Ward
NPS Uniform Shop
Email: [email protected]
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Canteen News
How to order Lunches using School24:
Go to School24 www.school24.net.au
Click “LOGIN” to order or “REGISTER” and create a Parent account for yourself (and add your Child/ren) if
you have never used this system before. Our School ID number is 2567963
● The Canteen is open Wednesday to Friday for LUNCH ORDERS ONLY
● There is NO recess service
● There is NO over the counter sales and No cash will be accepted
● The menu remains LIMITED: refer to School24 for the available lunches on your chosen day
● Frozen treats can be ordered online and collected from the canteen counter, only after eating time is over
and before the half-time bell
Our Canteen Manager Lisa will continue to maintain the strictest standards in health and safety operations.
Please email her directly on [email protected] for any questions.
Canteen Volunteer Vacancies
There is still no need for volunteer help at the moment, thank you for your interest and we will let you know when
we need you again. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Canteen, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
Bonita Chan
NPS P&C Canteen Co-ordinator 0414 505 800 [email protected]
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P &C News Our AGM will be held in Term 4 but it’s time to put the word out and get some interest in committee roles for the
2021 year.
With great sadness, I announce my intention to stand down from my role at this year’s upcoming AGM. I have
very much enjoyed my tenure as President and have been very fortunate to have such a great team to assist me
in delivering much needed energy to the projects we have achieved. A few highlights for me have been the
installation of the security fence, breaking the $10k fundraising goal at Trivia Night last year, seeing the lower
playground astroturf and equipment installed, hosting our first Plant a Tree Day and securing the grant money to
put towards having our top oval resurfaced (which will happen soon), improving the band/P&C relationship and
seeing our uniform shop become a managed role. I stepped into this role without any experience at managing a
committee and it has been both personally and socially rewarding. On reflection, one of the best things I’ve ever
been involved in, it’s amazing to consider how much our team has achieved over this year and a half so far. I
look forward to seeing what the future brings.
Expressions of interest in committee roles are encouraged, we have a welcoming and positive group of parents
who work to improve our school through fundraising and applying for grants on behalf of our community. Most
positions have no pre-requisite, just enthusiasm and a will to learn. If you would like to be our next Treasurer,
bookkeeping or accounting skills beneficial.
If you are interested in being a part of this project, please be in touch with me,
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Thank you to everyone who has assisted, encouraged and supported our P&C during my Presidency. We really have a great community and I hope the new committee can continue the same zest and positivity that I have strived to achieve in my role. To submit a recipe for our Normanhurst Public School Cookbook, please email [email protected]. Thank you to everyone who has forwarded donations to our fundraising account in lieu of participation at fundraising events. If you would like to make a contribution, please feel free to do so as follows:
Name: Normanhurst Public School PC Ref: FR and {Child SURNAME}
BSB: 032 084
Account: 691 588
Melissa Walker
P&C President
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Operation Art 2020
Normanhurst PS again invites any of our talented artists to submit a piece of art for potential inclusion
in the 2020 Operation Art Initiative. As in previous years we will select up to four artworks for submission.
This year you will need to email your artwork to us: [email protected] Please make
sure it is a clear, close up photo.
Every year schools across New South Wales are invited to participate in Operation Art, an initiative of The
Children’s Hospital at Westmead in association with the New South Wales Department of Education. The
Operation Art program provides a forum for schools and students to demonstrate their visual arts achievements
through exhibitions at the Armory Gallery, Sydney Olympic Park and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
**Due Date: Friday 19 June 2020 to Ms Brisot. Unfortunately, no late entries will be accepted**
**This year please email a clear, close up photo of your artwork: [email protected] As
in other years the four best will be selected. If your entry is selected Ms Brisot will notify you and we will
arrange with you for it to be mailed to Operation Art**
Conditions of entry - Please read carefully before submitting an entry: "As some exhibited works will
eventually be hung at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, we ask that special consideration be given to ensure
that the artwork submitted is uplifting and does not contain material that could be considered culturally
sensitive in nature”
Size: Minimum A4 (30 x 21cm), Maximum A2 (42 x 60cm), Maximum depth 5mm.
Students may use a variety of media and materials however all entries must be in 2D form.
Important: Label the back of your artwork with your: full name, your age and date of birth, your school
year, your school, your full address, your parent’s email and parent’s phone number and the title and a
comment (less than 25 words) about your artwork. Please use a pencil so that the artwork isn't damaged.
***Please note: without this information your entry can not be submitted***
For further information: https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/visual-arts/operation-art
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Normanhurst Public School Term 2 Calendar - 2020
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
WEEK 1
Staff Development Day
27 APR
Staff Development Day
28 APR
29 APR
30 APR
1 MAY
Working Bee
2 MAY
3 MAY
WEEK 2
Parent / Teacher Interviews
4 MAY
Parent / Teacher Interviews
5 MAY
Parent / Teacher Interviews
6 MAY
Parent / Teacher Interviews
7 MAY
8 MAY
9 MAY
10 MAY
WEEK 3
P&C Meeting 7.30 p.m.
11 MAY
12 MAY
13 MAY
14 MAY
15 MAY
16 MAY
17 MAY
WEEK 4
18 MAY
19 MAY
20 MAY
21 MAY
22 MAY
23 MAY
24 MAY
WEEK 5
25 MAY
SRC Meeting
26 MAY
27 MAY
28 MAY
29 MAY
30 MAY
31 MAY
WEEK 6
1 JUN
Kindergarten 2021 Information Morning CANCELLED
2 JUN
3 JUN
4 JUN
5 JUN
6 JUN
7 JUN
WEEK 7
PUBLIC HOLIDAY QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY
8 JUN
9 JUN
10 JUN
11 JUN
12 JUN
13 JUN
14 JUN
WEEK 8
15 JUN
16 JUN
17 JUN
18 JUN
19 JUN
20 JUN
21 JUN
WEEK 9
22 JUN
23 JUN
24 JUN
25 JUN
26 JUN
27 JUN
28 JUN
WEEK 10
29 JUN
SRC Meeting
30 JUN
ATHLETICS CARNIVAL Postponed
1 JUL
Reports home to parents
2 JUL
LAST DAY TERM 2
3 JUL
4 JUL
5 JUL
