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Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.
Normanhurst News
Term 2 Week 4 20 May 2020
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Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Carers, Return to School
Our staggered return to school has been continuing this week. Thank you to parents for your ongoing support
over this time in supervising your children at home wherever possible, other than on their allocated days at school.
As you may have heard in the media this week, students will be returning to full-time attendance from next
Monday 25 May. This will mean normal hours of attendance, five days per week for all year levels K-6. Please
keep in mind that, despite the return to full attendance, there will be ongoing measures and precautions. This
means we will not be able to hold assemblies, events, extra-curricular activities or excursions at this stage. The
Department of Education has provided an increased cleaning allocation, as well as supplies to promote good
hygiene practices.
I would like to acknowledge the amazing work of our staff over the last couple of months in planning and
implementing quality remote learning activities and using new platforms to connect with and provide feedback to
our students. It is a pleasure to be part of such a collaborative, dedicated team of people who step up to meet
challenges.
Keeping our School Community Safe
With increased numbers on our school site each day with the full return of students next week, we are seeking
the support of all parents and carers in promoting the health of all members of our school community:
- Please do not send your child to school on any day they are unwell, even if they only have mild symptoms
of illness
- We request that parents / carers please minimise visits to the school site and use social distancing
practices if you do need to be on site. Please do not enter the school site at all if you are unwell.
- Consider using the drop-off / pick-up zone rather than entering the school site in the mornings and
afternoons
- Please communicate with staff via email / telephone wherever possible.
It is important we continue to observe practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce close contact
wherever possible. Thank you for your cooperation.
Student reports
Processes for preparation of our Semester 1 student reports have commenced. These will be distributed as per
usual in the last week of Term 2. Because students have completed their learning through a combination of face-
to-face lessons and remote learning programs this semester, our report format is a modified version of our
school’s usual format. This modified format is aligned with Department of Education requirements for Semester
1 reporting.
DATE EVENT
Tuesday 26 May 2020 SRC Meeting
Email: [email protected] Website: www.normanhurs-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Phone: 9489 1152 Fax: 9489 3257
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Invoices
We have had a number of enquiries from parents / carers regarding wanting to check what outstanding amounts
they have on school invoices. As such, today our office staff are emailing these invoices such that all families
have this information. If your financial circumstances have changed and you need to make arrangements for a
payment plan, please contact me directly. In light of excursions and activities not being able to proceed this term,
there are obviously minimal new costs on invoices.
Uniforms Term 2
Students should now be wearing full winter school uniform on days they are attending school. Kate in our Uniform
Shop has been working hard to pack and deliver online orders and appointments can be booked if items are
needing to be tried on. The students who are wearing their full school uniform look great!
Positive Behaviour for Learning
During this fortnight all classes are learning about expectations for after school and how our three values relate
to our bus lines, pick-up waiting area and departing school in the afternoons.
Striver Badges
Congratulations to the following students who are being presented with a Striver badge this week:
Blue badge – Michael I, Daniel J, Talia J, Hoon K, Lachlan W
Red badge – Mia K, Lachlan M, Patrick O, Megan S
Green badge – Haile M, Kirby M, Summer W, Hailey W
Yellow badge – Joanna C, Oliver P
Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate last week:
For Being Responsible
Jack E KP Madinah N 1C Annabella P 2I
Laya R KS Serafina Z 1K Hayley B 2T
Raphael M KV
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Kind regards,
Amber Gorrell
Principal
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P & C News
Last Monday evening we held our first Zoom P&C meeting to great success. Over the COVID “break” our P&C
has been working to coordinate our community building grant allocation of $35000 which will be put towards our
top oval resurfacing project. Our P&C has agreed an additional $15000 of funds from our account towards this
project, despite fundraising efforts this year being hampered by government lockdowns. Earlier this year we put
out a call for 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 it is unlikely that fundraising events will be held this year.
Name: Normanhurst Public School PC Ref: FR and {Child SURNAME}
BSB: 032 084
Account: 691 588
Our committee is calling for volunteers to form a sub-committee to coordinate a Normanhurst Public School
Cookbook to be published later this year. We invite all families to please begin to submit your favourite family
recipe to be included in this book to [email protected].
If you are interested in being a part of this project, please be in touch with me, [email protected]
Melissa Walker
P&C President
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Uniform Shop News
Last week was a very busy week for the Uniform Shop as we worked hard to get your orders processed as quickly
as possible. Thank you to everyone who made an appointment for Friday for sticking to your allotted time,
enabling us 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. To book an appointment, please
send an email to [email protected].
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/. You will be
advised when the order is available to collect from the office. At this stage, delivery to the classroom is not
available.
Pre-loved Donations
For Being Respectful
Luke F KP Finn W 1C Finlay L 2I
Anthony K KS Stirling P 1K Caroline S 2T
Emmanuel P 1F
For Striving for Success
Pippa T 1K Will S 2I
Harry P KS Matilda Z 1C Nathan L 2T
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We are still accepting donations to our second-hand clothing pool. 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] ________________________________________________________________________________________
Band News
Mr Sismey is very impressed with the level of maturity and play from all of you
in the Zoom band program.
You have adapted so well to this time. Think how good you have become, learning at home and working with your band team to make beautiful music. We are very proud of you all.
Times / Dates / Zoom IDs The schedule for band at home is sent out by email on Sunday evenings. We hope to give you all at least one session a week. Practise at home too, we know you have been playing and we value your commitment and contribution to the program.
Do you have your music? In Week 2 an email was sent with the google drive link to music for the band lessons. Please refer to this or contact us on: [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 remains open on Monday to Thursday during the staggered return to school stage.
● There is NO recess service
● Therefore NO over the counter sales and NO cash accepted
● Frozen treats can be ordered online and collected from the canteen counter, only after eating time is over
and before the half-time bell
● NO volunteers will be in the canteen
● The menu will be limited, so please refer to School24 for the day your child is attending
● Things will change as school attendance changes / restrictions are lifted and as the term progresses
● Please keep an eye on the newsletter and the P&C Facebook page for further information
● Lisa will not be in the Canteen for her usual hours so if you want to contact her, please leave a message
at the School Office or email her directly on [email protected]
Our Canteen Manager will continue to maintain the strictest standards in health and safety operations following
our return from the COVID crisis. We are committed to an ongoing healthy environment for our students.
Canteen Volunteer Vacancies
There is still no need for volunteer help at the moment, however if you are new and would like to donate some of
your time to help in the future (and when we return to normal), we are happy to hear from you and you can look
at the Volunteer Roster in School24 for vacant shifts and sign yourself up.
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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Operation Art 2020
Normanhurst P.S. again invite 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 Mrs 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 Mrs 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
Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.
Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.
Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.
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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 9.15 – 11.00
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
1 JUL
Reports home to parents
2 JUL
LAST DAY TERM 2
3 JUL
4 JUL
5 JUL
