The Newsletter from Narrabeen North Public School

Week 3, Term 2 Thursday, 16 May 2019

From the Principal’s Desk…

PRINCIPAL AWARDS

Week 2 Present Week 3

1R Oscar R

3B Jackson D

3G Misha A, Charlotte B, Lenny B, Lachlan C,

Molly K

3K Abbigail W

4E Will M

4ST Jordana B

4T Jessica P

5B Kobi W

5S Charli B

6C Isabella M, Cedar P, Henry R

6D Allegra C, Tom C, Molly S x2,

6M Ryo M

Well done!

TERM INVOICES

The Term Two invoices went home to parents last

week which outlined the costs of the different

activities planned for the term. The explanation

attached to the invoice provides a brief overview of

the costs and what they cover.

The payment of invoices by parents helps to provide

children with a range of learning opportunities and

ensures that we can provide a rich range of resources

to support learning programs.

The prompt payment of invoices would be greatly

appreciated.

WRITER’S CORNER

Improving students’ writing ability has been a specific

school focus for the past few years.

All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 are taught

the ‘Seven Steps to Writing Success’ program.

This structured and explicit approach to teaching

writing provides students with specific strategies for

being able to plan, compose and edit a quality

piece of written work.

By adopting a whole-school approach, the plan is

that all staff and students have a consistent

framework and language across all grades.

At the end of last week, I had the pleasure to read

6 Namona Street, North Narrabeen NSW 2101 Phone: 9913 7928 Fax: 9913 7873 e-mail: narranorth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: narranorth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Before and After School Care: 9913 2846

Dates to Remember

Wed 22 May

Fri 24 May

Wed 29 May

Wed 29 May

Wed 5 June

Thurs 6 June

Tues 11—Wed

12 June

Tues 18—Wed

19 June

Wed 19 June

Wed 19 June/

Thurs 20 June

Fri 5 July

Tues 9 July —

Sat 13 July

Tues 23 July

Maths Olympiad 1: 8.00am—8.30am

NAPLAN Online Finishes

Kindergarten 2020 Information Session

(Parents Only): 6.15pm—7.15pm

P&C Meeting: 7.30pm

Zone Cross Country

Kindergarten 2020 Classroom

Experience: 9.30am—10.30am

Bathurst Camp—Year 5

Bathurst Camp—Year 6

Years 3 & 4—Maths Olympiad 2:

8.00am—8.30am

Gateways

Last Day of Term 2

Northern NSW & QLD Interschools

Snowsports Championships

Term 3 Commences

Pittwater PSSA Winter Draw

Week 3

Netball

Football

Rugby League

AFL

NBISC + Boon

Boondah

Narrabeen 3

Narrabeen 6

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NAPLAN – YEARS 3 AND 5

Students in Years 3 and 5 are currently participating in

the National Assessment Program – Literacy and

Numeracy (NAPLAN).

These tests assess the sorts of skills that are essential for

every child to progress through school and life.

Other than the Year 3 writing assessment, all other

tests will be conducted using the online platform.

A report on your child’s progress is returned later in

the year.

WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

This Friday is Walk Safely to School

day where children are encouraged

to walk and commute safely to

school.

Some of the Walk Safely to School Day objectives are:

To encourage parents and carers to walk to school

with primary school age children and reinforce

safe pedestrian behaviour.

To promote the health benefits of walking and

help create regular walking habits at an early age.

To ensure that children up to 10 years old hold an

adult's hand when crossing the road.

To help children develop the vital road-crossing

skills they will need as they become mature

pedestrians.

Many students walk to school each day and

tomorrow is an opportunity to get some morning

exercise and remind children about safe pedestrian

behaviours.

Walking is a great way to exercise and an activity

that can be enjoyed by everyone in the family so why

not step out and enjoy the morning sunshine and

walk to school tomorrow.

Ryan Shepheard

Principal

the outstanding pieces of work from students in 3B.

These young writers wrote short pieces of text on

nature which linked to their literature unit.

Please see their writing below.

MOUNTAIN

I am the mountain. I am earth’s longest standing

temple. I produce water for you from my glaciers

and streams. The closer you climb, the closer you will

be to your master. I can see you from above. The

things you’ve done to nature. The things you took

from me. You took it without saying thank you. I can

destroy myself but I can also destroy you. You leave

my woods in misery. You will pay for what you’ve

done to me. I can tell you one thing, you are on the

edge of falling off my cliff. Nature doesn’t need

people. People need nature.

By Ethan

OCEAN

I am the ocean. I give - you take. I give you

everything, you give me nothing. I covered this earth

once and I can cover it again. Every raindrop, every

stream is me. Nothing can live without me. People

poison me. I can flood you. I am the world. Everyone

needs me. You are nothing without me. I built this

world. I am everything to you. This is not your planet it

never was and it never will be. Every living thing

started with me. Nature doesn’t need people.

People need nature.

By Mateja

MOUNTAIN

I am the mountain. The sun melts my ice into water. I

can see you from up here. The greed. The pollution.

You’re playing your own game and you’re treating

earth…well sadly like ASH! I give fresh water, you

take and pollute. I can take it all back with one big

ball of snow. I try to calm my forests, but you just

destroy them. This is not only your planet, it will never

be, and we (nature) shall prove it. Nature doesn’t

need people, but people need nature….then why

do you destroy nature?

By Scarlet

FLOWERS

I am a flower. My colours are blinding. I am life.

Everything began with me. You wear me in colourful

patterns. You need me. I give seeds of life. I am

beautiful and majestic. I bloom in the brightest

colours. I inspire artists with my colours. I am known

for my beauty. I can feel your pain. I am a symbol of

love. Nature doesn’t need people. People need

nature.

By Lilly

SIBLINGS STARTING SCHOOL IN 2020

It is now time to start the enrolment process for our

new kindergarten students for 2020. We would

greatly appreciate it if you have a child starting at

NNPS next year to provide details to the school

office.

Thank you to those families who have already

provided these details. Sibling enrolment forms will be

sent home later in the term.

P&C News... UNIFORM UPDATE

Unfortunately, this week we were not able to finalise

the supply of girl’s pants with Lowes but we are

expecting a solution very soon. Our girl students can

continue to wear the grey box pleat shorts

throughout winter if they are comfortable or choose

the navy/black check tunic and tights option.

SCHOOL HAT ORDERS

The new school hat can only be bought through

your Flexischools account for $15, it is not sold

through Lowes or the office.

Log on to flexischools.com.au or install their APP on

your device.

There is plenty of stock in all sizes and your orders will

be delivered by our volunteers to the teacher’s

pigeon hole.

NEXT MEETING

Wednesday, 29 May is the first P&C meeting of the

term, everyone is welcome to come and hear about

our involvement in the school. It is 7.30pm in the

OOSH Dome.

Until a secretary is voted in all enquiries can be

made to our President, Peta via

nnpspandc.president@gmail.com

FREE MEDITATION & MOVEMENT SESSION

Leave your muscles and your mind at the door and

join Angela in a special evening to honour yourself.

Gift yourself the time and space to practice yin

yoga - long held poses with a focus on stillness and

breath.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an

experienced yogi, you will leave feeling nourished

and rejuvenated.

All Mother’s and Grandmothers of the NNPS

community welcome!

Wednesday, 22 May 7:00pm—8.30pm, NNPS Dome

RSVP: nnpspandc.president@gmail.com

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VISIT TO WESTMEAD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

On Monday this week I had the pleasure of travelling

with Allan Holliday and the following students

Jackson, Mali, Zavier and Flynn to Westmead

Children’s Hospital. We presented on behalf of

Narrabeen North School the money raised from our

annual Shave and Colour Day in remembrance of

Jasmin Holliday. As a school community we raised

$26,355.25 which was a phenomenal effort.

Jackson, a current student at Narrabeen Sports High

and a former student of Narrabeen North presented

a cheque for $23,000. Jackson has raised this money

over the past 2 years with his Christmas light display in

memory of his mother Rebecca.

I am so proud of the generosity of our community

and the selflessness of our students. Flynn, Mali and

Zavier were worthy ambassadors of our school.

Mrs Mulkeen

Relieving Deputy Principal

FANTASEA CRUISING COLOURING-IN COMPETITION

PRIZES: WHALE WATCHING TICKETS

Colouring-in sheets can be collected from the school

office. Submissions are due by Tuesday, 11 June to

palm.beach@fantasea.com.au or drop into our store

at 2/1112-1118 Barrenjoey Road Palm Beach.

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WOOLWORTHS EARN AND LEARN

IS ON AGAIN! PROMOTION RUNS

TO JUN 25

Earn & Learn only runs for a

limited time, so spread the word

and get everyone helping our

school collect stickers; kids,

p a r e n t s , g r a n d p a r e n t s ,

neighbours and friends.

Collect as many stickers as you can. Stick them on

the sticker sheets attached to this newsletter or

simply pop them into a collection box. There will also

be sticker sheets at the school office. The more we

collect the more resources we can purchase.

Our school has 4 collection boxes. Woolworths at

Centro Warriewood, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and in

our school administration dome opposite the office.

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

We are looking for a volunteer or a small group of

volunteers to help with the Earn and Learn Program.

This would entail checking the boxes regularly,

collecting the stickers and counting them.

Please see Mrs Mulkeen if you can help.

Thank you.

Kim Mulkeen

Relieving Deputy Principal

PLEASE NOTE: Whilst every attempt is made to verify bonafide advertisers, the school does not accept responsibility therefore parents should use their own discretion.

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PLEASE NOTE: Whilst every attempt is made to verify bonafide advertisers, the school does not accept responsibility therefore parents should use their own discretion.

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