Our School Mission

Working Together, nurturing personal achievement and life-long learning in a learner-centred environment, sustained by explicit values and strong school, family and community partnerships.

Our School Values Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence and Doing our Best, Respect, Care and Compassion and Collaborative Learning.

Contact Us Urquhart Street, Parap PO Box 69 Parap NT 0804 Phone: 8982 2922 Fax: 8982 2911 Web: www.schools.nt.edu.au/parap Email: parapps.office@ntschools.net

FROM THE PRINCIPAL Dear Friends OUR SINCERE THANKS: Our school extends its very sincere thanks to everyone in the school community for the support and interest in the work of the school this year. Schools are dynamic “people organizations” and it is through the support and goodwill of many people that we are able to offer our varied and challenging educational programs. A big thank you to our teaching and support staff - they are a dedicated, professional team who are extremely supportive of each other and are committed to ensuring the positive growth and wellbeing of every child in the school. A special thank you to the children for their industrious efforts and the positive manner in which they approach their school life. Thank you to the members of the School Council whose voluntary commitment to the school makes an enormous difference. Many other people too numerous to name individually have helped through volunteering their time and skills in supporting school programs and activities, by supporting fund raising, by contributing time and effort at school functions and activities and by being involved in the life of the school in so many other ways. The sum of this effort is a magnificent contribution to making the school an even better educational environment for all. So….

From all of us!!

Dates to Note

ADMINISTRATION OPENS Thursday January 20 TERM 1 2011 STUDENTS RESUME Tuesday January 25

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We thank and farewell a number of staff who will not be with us in 2011. Ms Judith Medley is taking leave prior to retirement in 2011: Ms Sarah Mendham has completed her contract with us and is moving to

a position at Anula Primary School; Ms Claude Collins has also completed her contract with us; Ms Maryam Islam will be on leave for all of 2011and Ms

Annette Harris (Pre-School) also remains on leave for Semester 1 due to family circumstances. Thank you most sincerely to these staff members for their excellent contributions to the school and, of course, our warmest wishes go with them. We also thank Ms Gayle Cann and Mr Brian Hyke for the excellent job done in the leadership positions temporarily created by Ms Hudson’s relocation to Anula Primary School.

YEAR 6 GRADUATION: Our Years 6 students enjoyed a lively graduation ceremony, dinner and dance this week in the magnificently decorated school hall. Each student was presented by their teacher with their graduation certificate, a group photograph, some school memorabilia and a DVD featuring images of each of the students and their concert performance. Our school community congratulates these very energetic and fun-loving students and wishes them the very best in their new life in Middle schools. The Graduating students are listed below.

HELPING TO MAKE CHRISTMAS BETTER FOR OTHERS: St Vinnie’s Appeal: Thank you for the very generous donations to this annual appeal – many boxes of food and other items have been collected by Vinnies and all items will help make Christmas brighter for the less fortunate in our community. Christmas with Friends Concert: Another marvellous occasion! We were privileged to watch students giving their all in their concert items and having fun doing so before a happy and appreciative audience. The energy and commitment of the students in preparing and presenting their items was quite inspiring. A number of classes also conducted stalls and a total of just under $170 was raised and is used to support programs for homeless children in Thailand. The place getters are listed below.

FAREWELL, THANK YOU AND EVERY BEST WISH: It is with a very heavy heart indeed that, next week, I complete my time as Principal of this fine school. I will be on leave for most of 2011 and will retire from the NT Department of Education and Training at the end of that leave, having been associated with the Department since my teenage years. For my family’s sake, we know that the time is now right. I am very proud of Parap Primary School and its well-earned reputation over many years as a good place for children to learn and grow. There have certainly been many wonderful times and many challenging times over the last 13 years and I have been greatly honoured to be the Principal of the school. I ask that you welcome and support our new Principal, Ms Aderynne Chatterton, and do all that you can to help her settle in. I have every confidence that she will bring new ideas and fresh approaches and will ensure that the school continues to flourish. Thank you for your friendship and support over the years and for your enthusiastic interest in the school. I wish you every happiness and success in the future and look forward to hearing of the life journeys of our students over the coming years. Take care and God bless.

Our school wishes you the most joyous Christmas and a bright and happy New Year!!

Dr Michael B. (Mick) Myers Principal

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CHIEF MINISTER’S LITERACY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2010: One student from every class in the NT may be nominated for one of these

prestigious awards. Our 2010 school awardees are:

Sophia Balcombe Ehrlich

Sandra Barron

Jessica Bird

Kieran Bishop

Danielle Botha

Izaiah Calma-Taylor

Aaron Chin

Deanna Chin

Dylan Clifton

Alice Cohen

Bohdi Dahlin

Tennessee Daniels

Ryan Dawson

Rebecca De Zylva

Izzy Dix

Marcus Dixon

Miriam Ellen-Barwell

Olivia Fleming

Jayde Freeman

Charlotte Guthridge

Blake Harper

Jessie Harris

Isabella Hatty

Samuel Henderson

Mei-Lee Heyward

Mallee Hill

Cassia Hodgson

Hayden Holtze

Lewis Houghton

Tahnee Ikimau

Gillen Johnstone

Georgia Jones

Charlotte Klose

Stevie Klose

Isaiah Lee-Noor

Bo' Leighton

Caitlin Macklon Max Margetson

Kaylena Marimowa

Max Margetson

Jeremy McLean

Tamika McPhee

Jemison Moana-Lee

Mark Moriarty

Ryan Mu

Deon Perera

Braedon Peters

Lucas Phelps

Zachary Pickering

Tiah Portelli

Connor Pugh

Vincent Quijano

Lucy Quinlan

Lauren Reinke

Zac Richards

Theofili Rigas

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STUDENT CLASS AWARD Benjamin Thatcher T/1 Oliver Improved Reading Bryn Gleeson 6/5 Hyke Improved Reading Syarifatus Shiddiq 4/3 Oates Imaginative Visual Shayne Keen 4/3 Williams Improved Reading Charlotte Guthridge 6/5 Cann Imaginative Written Sonny Travnizek 4/3 Berger Improved Reading Annie Johnson 4/3 Medley Improved Writing Marlena Jackson 2/3 Rowe Imaginative Writing Mikhali Alahouzos T/1 Paddison Imaginative Visual Ruby Surtees 2/1 Islam Imaginative Written Mark White T/1 Giallouris Improved Reading Rebecca De Zylva 6/5 Hanssen Imaginative Performance Iona Francis 6/5 Mendham Imaginative Written Morgan Gurry 4/3 Burke Imaginative Written Bernie Dunn T Lesh/ Reynolds Communication School Lucy Quinlan 6/5 Wallis Imaginative Written Koko Lawton 2/1 Dzulkifly Improved Writing

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Amy Johnson/NT Board of Studies Award Outstanding academic achievement Lucas Phelps

Visual Arts Award Outstanding Art portfolio and contribution to the school art program

Meritorious-

Alison Williams

Olivia Fleming

Theo Rigas

Indigenous Achievement Award Outstanding commitment to the school and the community

Isaiah Calma Talor

School Citizenship Award Outstanding contribution to the school community

Sophia Balcombe Ehrlich

Australia Day Citizenship Award Outstanding contribution to the community

Meritorious

Danielle Botha

Dylan Clifton

Living our School Values Award Outstanding attitude, behaviour, respect to others and the environment

Cassia Hodgson

Tiah Portelli Performing Arts Award Outstanding commitment to the Performing Arts – dance, music and drama

Lizzie Shanahan

Charlotte Guthridge Sport Award Outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and talent – representative at School, Cluster and Territory level.

Meritorious

Tate Stewart

Isabella Hatty

CLASS VALUE STUDENT

6/5 Cann/Collins EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Chelsea Miller COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Caitlin Macklon RESPONSIBILITY Remi Griffiths

6/5 Hyke EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Isabella Hatty COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Sandra Barron RESPECT Theofili Rigas

6/5 Hanssen EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Rebecca De Zylva COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Isaiah Lee-Noor CARE AND COMPASSION Jessica Rose Adams

6/5 Mendham INTEGRITY Jessica Bird EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Ella Jackson CARE AND COMPASSION Thomas Clarke

6/5 Wallis EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Lucy Quinlan COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Luka Williams-Besy CARE AND COMPASSION Emily West

4/3 Williams INTEGRITY Abaigh Gleeson CARE AND COMPASSION Richki Jackson

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RESPECT Munashe Moyo 4/3 Medley RESPONSIBILITY Jack Hatty

CARE AND COMPASSION Stella Oloughlin EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Terri Haskard

4/3 Oates INTEGRITY Angelina Yeung RESPONSIBILITY Carina Hirst RESPECT Ifa Shiddiq

4/3 Burke EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Hermine Strohmayr EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Tate Bawden-Hill EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Tiana Bell

4/3 Berger RESPONSIBILITY Kyra McInerney COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Brielle Portelli INTEGRITY Mira Twigg

2/1 Islam EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Cara Doherty COLLABORATIVE LEARNING India Cavenagh RESPECT Fisher Harris

2/1 Dzulkifly COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Lucy Van’t Sand RESPONSIBILITY Audrey Alber INTEGRITY Julia Graesslin

2/1 Rowe RESPECT Raphael Thomas COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Jaymie Houtman CARE AND COMPASSION Chloe Andrew

2/1 Goveas INTEGRITY Georgie Winchester COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Jasper Durling EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Richard MacDonald

1/TPaddison INTEGRITY Patrick Woodcock RESPECT Matilda Carter COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Fatima Issah Bandao

1/T Giallouris EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Ngoc Pham COLLABORATIVE LEARNING Brandon Mu EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Madison O’Meara

T Lesh/Reynolds RESPONSIBILITY Ira Shiddiq EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Declan Harper RESPECT Fletcher Smith

T Oliver CARE AND COMPASSION Charley Sant RESPONSIBILITY Ben Thatcher EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Holly Van’t sand

PE INTEGRITY Aaron Chin RESPECT Stevie Dahlin CARE AND COMPASSION Farok Alibrahim

IT RESPECT Saul Fong Performing Arts EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Kaylee Amistoso

EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Mitchell Miller

EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Iona Francis

EXCELLENCE AND DOING OUR BEST Alice Cohen

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FUNDRAISING NEWS:

On behalf of the Fundraising and Social Events Committee I would like to

thank the Parap Primary School Community for supporting our fundraising

efforts and attending the various social events throughout the year.

Fundraising has successfully raised approximately $30,000 which will go

towards shade structures over the playground equipment and other valuable

school resources. Without your valued support this would not have been

achievable.

I would like to thank all those who made donations throughout the year to help

us with our fundraising efforts and I would like to make particular mention of

the following:

Fresh Produce Distributors (the Scott Family)

Vanilla (the Scott family)

Michael Gunner

Brumby’s Parap

Parap Day Spa

Quality Meats Parap

Bardens Pharmacy Parap

Ella Bache Fannie Bay

Parap Fine Foods

CHRISTMAS RAFFLE PRIZE WINNERS

1ST

Prize Adeiesje Goodrem

2nd

Prize Diane Abid

3rd

Prize Lucas Phelps