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North Weekly News
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Term 4 Week 2
PBL “Reach for the Stars” Badges and Awards Congratulations to the following students who have received our Reach for the Stars Gold Star Award and badge: K-2 Noah 1A for always caring for others and being a responsible school member. 3-6 Jemma 5/6M for always displaying excellent behaviour standards. Jemma is a very polite student with a very caring nature.
Riverina Cricket News Congratulations to Paddy and Noah who were both selected in the Riverina Cricket Team on Friday. This is a wonderful achievement.
ICAS Competitions GNPS is very proud of the excellent results achieved by students participating in the UNSW English and Maths Competitions. English
In the English competition one distinction, two credits and one merit were achieved. Congratulations to the following students. Distinction Muntasir Credits Will and Mariam Merit Josephine
Dates To Remember
Wed 18th Oct PSSA State Athletics Carnival
Year 6 Farewell meeting for Year 5 parents 3.30 5W room
Thurs 19th Oct PSSA State Athletics Carnival Mon 23rd Oct PSSA Cricket Knockout Tues 24th Oct K-2 Assembly 2/3M Hosting
3-6 Assembly 2/3M Hosting 2018 Kinder Orientation
Wed 25th Oct Walanmarra Gundyarri Gala Day for Year 6 students
Thurs 26th Oct Year 6 Transition Tues 31st Oct K-2 Assembly K/1A Hosting
3-6 Assembly 3/4D Hosting 2018 Kinder Orientation
Wed 1st Nov Beecroft Band Visit Thurs 2nd Nov Year 6 Market Day
Music Count Us In 12.30pm
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Term 4 Week 2
Maths
In the Maths competition one distinction, two credits and one merit were achieved. Congratulations to the following students. Distinction Muntasir Credits Koby, Loujane, Mitchell, Harry and Sebastian Merit Alex
Choir and Senior Band at Festival of Gardens On Sunday 15th October our Senior Band and Choir performed at Rosewood Park for the Griffith Festival of Gardens. The performance was extremely well received by a large crowd of parents and other supporters and we even got a free sausage sizzle! A big thank you to the Jamiesons, Jodie Smith and Mrs Careri for being our 'roadies' and helping us transport our equipment. The next weekend performance for Senior Band/Choir is Saturday 28th October for Children's Week in Memorial Park. A note has gone home this week with all the details. Our GNPS musicians are so in demand now! Mr Pendlebury
K-6 Assembly Awards - Term 4 Week 2
KD: Hayley, William, Gabby KC: Visione, Millah Careri, K-1A: Hunter, Kayleb, Riley Britt 1P: Lucas, Jessica, Elyanna 1A: Ruby, Hayden, Sikaia 1/2M: Jarvarus, Charli, Alex 2U: Ruby, Saskia, Sara 2/3M: Annie, Reuben, Kaiden 3A: Kurt, Penny 3/4D: Raja, Loujane 4P: Xavier, Jo 4/5T: Rose, Sean 5W: Lincoln, Maison 5/6M: Asenaca, Thomas 6D: Alexei, Lara Italian: Riley, Jayden
The Partners in Learning parent feedback survey This is the last week to participate in the Tell Them From Me parent survey. The survey is conducted entirely online at home or on public computers. The survey will typically take 15 minutes or less to complete and is completely confidential. The parent survey closes on 21 October. Participating in the survey is entirely voluntary; however, your responses are very much appreciated. To participate in this survey please access the link below: https://nsw.tellthemfromme.com/43z47
Scholastic Book Club You are now able to order and pay (credit card) directly with Scholastic Book Club through their on-line LOOP system. Your order will then be sent to school for distribution. Cash orders are still to be sent to school to be processed at the office. Thanking you Tammy Gale
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Term 4 Week 2
PBL –Expectation Focus for the Week This week’s focus for PBL is:
“Speak Politely” Our focus for the week is “speak politely.” When we talk to others, it is important to speak politely. Speaking politely means using good manners. Please remember good manners when you are speaking to others.
Kindergarten Orientation 2018
Information Evening for Parents
Tuesday 17th October 2017 If you have a child commencing Kindergarten in 2018 you are invited to an information meeting on tonight Tuesday 17th October 2017. The meeting will commence at 6:30pm in KD’s classroom. At this meeting, you will be given information regarding Orientation Session times. We look forward to meeting you! Orientation dates are: Week 3: Tuesday 24th October 2017 Week 4: Tuesday 31st October 2017 Week 5: Tuesday 7th November 2017 Week 6: Tuesday 14th November 2017 These sessions will be a ½ day of the school day not a full day. The morning session will run from 9.30 to 12pm and the afternoon will run from 12.30pm-3.00pm.
Canteen News Week 2
Thank you to the parents and caregivers who have already returned their Term 4 canteen roster. If you haven’t returned your roster yet please do so ASAP. A reminder that school hats are available from the canteen for $16. If your child is swimming and they are in 3/4D, 4P, 4/5T, 5W, 5/6M and 6D can you please write swimming on their lunch order, as they will be having an earlier lunch. This way their lunch will be ready at 12.30. Thanking you Paulina and Kelli Canteen Supervisors
Year 6 Market Day
Get ready…… MARKET DAY is coming! Year 6 have been busy planning our Market Day fundraiser on Thursday 2nd November (2-3pm) There will be face painting, lolly bags, sponge throwing, lob-choc, trash and treasure, a nail parlour, ice-cream spiders, raffle, lolly guessing competition, tattoos, music, dance competitions and lots, lots more. The theme for the day is ‘crazy hair.’ For a gold coin donation, you can wear casual clothes and come with a crazy hair do. It is going to be loads of fun!
Market Day Raffle Don’t miss out on the Year 6 Market Day Raffle. The lucky winner will take home a 32G Apple Ipad. Tickets are $1 each or 3 for $2. Thank you to GNOOSH for kindly donating the raffle prize.
Wednesday 18.10.17 Help needed Thursday 19.10.17 Help needed Friday 20.10.17 Help needed
Monday 23.10.17 Help needed Tuesday 24.10.17 Help needed
Tuesday, 17 October 2017 Term 4 Week 2
Sport News PSSA Cricket Knockout Next Monday our boys’ cricket team will participate in the fifth round of the PSSA cricket knockout competition. They will be playing Eglinton Public School. We would like to wish the boys all the best and thank Mr Taylor for coaching them.
Swimming Term 4 The swimming program for Term 4 started last Friday and all students are to be congratulated for their behaviour and their organisation. Yrs. 3, 4, 5 and 6– 1.20pm - Friday 20th October Yrs. 2 and 3– 2.00pm - Friday 20th October Please ensure children have a towel, swimmers, goggles and a strong zip up bag. Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with your child’s name. If your child is swimming and they are in 3/4D, 4P, 4/5T, 5W, 5/6M and 6D can you please write swimming on their lunch order, as they will be having an earlier lunch. This way their lunch will be ready at 12.30. Thank you Jodie Pandolfo
Entry to Government Selective High Schools for Year 7 in 2019
Parents or carers of Year 5 students who wish their child to be considered for placement in Year 7 at a selective high school in 2019 need to apply now. Important information:
Parents must apply online at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7.
Applications for entry in 2017 can be made online between 10 October 2017 and 13 November 2017.
All applicants are required to sit the Selective High School Placement Test to be held on Thursday 15 March 2018.
Aurora College is a selective virtual secondary school. With Aurora, students attend their local high/central school and connect with specialist classes and teachers in English, Mathematics and Science. It means that they do not have to leave home, or school, to access extension opportunities. Parents may consider their children sitting the selective test to keep their options open in 2018.
If you would like more information please contact Ms Bourne at school.
