March 1st 2018 Also available on our website @ www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au Issue No 5

27 Spencer St, Nar Nar Goon 3812 Phone: 5942 5311 nar.nar.goon.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.narnargoonps.vic.edu.au

From The Principal

Dear Parents and Friends, DENTAL VAN SERVICE:

We are very fortunate to have a Dental visit from “Smiles Onsite” occurring in Week 3 of Term 2. They will be on our

site from 30th April – 4th May:

This incredible service is being offered for FREE under the federal government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule

(CDBS), and comes along with the chance to grab some amazing prizes. All students will be given a consent form to

bring home so that they can participate, and also so that they can go in the draw to win prizes!!

How does it work?

The Child Dental Benefit Schedule grants all eligible parents with $1000 worth of Medicare towards dental per child,

over a two-year period. Eligible parents should receive a confirmation letter; however if you are still unsure, Smiles

Onsite can check for you on completion of their consent form.

Can I make use of this service if I'm not eligible?

Of course! Smiles Onsite can do almost everything that your local dentist can do on board their state-of-the-art mobile

Clinic. If you would like them to see your child for a scale and clean, fillings, fissure seals etc., these services can be

offered with NO GAP payable. This service is a great opportunity to get kids into the habit of good oral hygiene, and we

hope you're as excited about it as we are! You can fill out the dental consent form for your son or daughter by inserting

this link on the web browser –

https://form.jotform.co/72532714786867

If you have any further questions about this program or your eligibility, please contact Smiles Onsite directly on 1800 276 453 LOST PROPERTY: Our lost property is building up daily – please take the time to check for any belongings from your child/ren located at the canteen windows. At the end of term, unclaimed items are donated to charity. Don’t forget we also have a terrific second hand uniform stall that Lyndal Ward coordinates. Please call Lyndal on 0409 022 151. All items are virtually brand new and are great value for money.

Kind Regards, Mrs Fran Van Lambaart

40 kph

In Spencer Street

At All Times

LATE ARRIVALS 43

MARCH Friday 2nd 5/6 Interschool Sport @ Chairo Wednesday 7th Foundation Students First Wednesday Friday 9th 5/6 Interschool Sport @ Officer Monday 12th LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY Thursday 15th Division Swimming (Individuals only) Friday 16th School Cross Country -info to follow Monday 19th School Council 4.45pm Tuesday 20th CURRICULUM DAY Thursday 22nd PAFA Meal Deal - info to follow Friday 23rd School Photos see page 5 of today’s newsletter Thursday 29th Easter Bonnet Parade 9.15am—see today’s newsletter

Last Day Term 1 2.30pm finish

APRIL Monday 16th First Day Term 2 Wednesday 25th ANZAC DAY HOLIDAY Monday 30th School Council 4.45pm Friday 20th 5/6 Interschool Sport Info to follow

Friday 27th 5/6 Interschool Sport

DIARY DATES EARLY LEAVERS

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Abbey R Mason R Trevor M Ayla H Ash C

Lilly D

Alexie O Bella A Forest F

Hannah D

It’s on again and we are registered!

Please start collecting your tokens and put them in the box in the foyer at the office.

The more we collect the more equipment we can get for our

school.

ABSENCES

It is the Department and our School’s policy that when a child is absent we must receive an explanation either verbal, a note or a phone call either on their return or at the time of absence.

Why not try our online option via our website for notifying us!.

A Reminder………………. That if you have changed your email address you will need to resubscribe to our Newsletter mail-ing list. You can do this via the link on our website.

Please note that it is an expectation that students who attend sporting events, representing our school, should remain at the event to support their team!

ATTENTION PARENTS We would respectfully ask that every person who comes onto the school grounds between the hours of 9:15am and 3:15pm does so through the main office to ensure that we know who is on the school grounds at all times. We would ask for your cooperation as parents to ensure that if you have a message for your child or an item that needs to be delivered to the classroom that you ask the office staff to pass it on rather than interrupt the class and/or the teacher during instruction time. Anyone without a WWCC lanyard or Visitors badge will be redirected to the front office.

Mrs Fran Van Lambaart, Principal

Your feedback is important to us. If you have a concern or would like to raise a complaint as a parent, please speak to the classroom teacher in the first instance, Team leader in the second instance (ie: F-1: Jodie Watt, Grade 2-3: Kimberly Feher, Grade 4-6: Jacqui Cutler). Otherwise, please contact the principal Mrs Fran Van Lambaart by calling the office to arrange an appointment.

CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

Nar Nar Goon Primary School is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures. If you would like more information please go to the ‘Wellbeing’ or ‘Policies’ tab on our website where you will find our Child Safe Policy and/or further information and resources go to: www.education.vic.gov.au/protect

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

S D A A R

Congratulations to these children for receiving this week’s awards.

Kobi C Lauren B Hannah A

Telly C Harry C Declan B Kaitlyn D Bailey P Sean W

PLEASPLEASE NOTE THAT PAYMENTS FOR BOOK CLUB CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SCHOOL.

ALL ORDERS AND PAYMENTS MUST BE DONE ONLINENO

Important

Medical Information Please note that there is currently an immune compromised student in the school, therefore it is even

more important to keep sick students at home.

TRAFFIC SAFETY Please adhere to the No Standing zones that are in place on Spencer Street. There are a number of parents who persist in parking in the immediate vicinity of the supervised school crossing in the No Standing zones which is extremely dangerous and highly illegal. This practice has been noted by the Pakenham Police who will be visiting the school during pick up and drop off times regularly during the term. Also, please ensure that when you drop your child off on Spencer Street that your child alights from the vehicle on the curb side of the road- not straight out onto the street for obvious safety reasons.

PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION

**WEDNESDAY CANTEEN** See weekly Facebook messages for what’s on the menu

50 cents each

**2018 COMMITTEE**

Unfortunately, we are still looking for someone to fill the roles of: President and Vice President

It’s a great opportunity to be involved in the School community and you will be fully supported by the staff, parents and entire PAFA Team.

If you would like more information about the roles of President & Vice President, please do not hesitate in contacting Erin Butler via Facebook or Mrs Van Lambaart.

---- **EASTER RAFFLE**

Raffle Ticket Booklets have been sent home with the eldest sibling.

Tickets are $1 each - $10 in total Please return tickets and money by Tuesday 27th March

Lots of Easter Hampers to be won! The Raffle will be drawn at the Assembly on

Thursday 29th March. To make this a successful fundraiser, we would very much appreciate any donation of Easter Eggs, baskets or other

Easter related goodies. These can be left in the tub provided in the Office.

School Photographs for 2018

by our School Photographers, Spargo Photography.

Friday, March 23rd To ensure that your photos are returned back as quickly as possible, please follow these quick and easy guidelines.

Please write clearly on your child's envelope (Block letters preferred)

If possible please don't use small change as this can break or fall out of your

envelope,

if this is not possible, please tape up the sides or put the money in a freezer bag then

inside your envelope.

For online orders, complete an envelope and record the Order Number in the “online

Order#” section on the envelope.

All children must have their own envelope with them when being photographed.

Do not use one envelope for multiple children.

Children without an envelope when having their individual photos taken will not

have an order placed against their name.

For Family/Siblings & Friends Portraits please see your school office for an

information flyer and red family envelope.

Do not place a family envelope inside another envelope or an individual

envelope.

We will only photograph family/siblings with a completed family envelope.

ONLINE PRE-ORDER We now provide you with the flexibility of pre-paying your child's photos online. Simply follow the links below to place your order. Once completed, print out your confirmation invoice and include in your child's envelope. To order click on the following links; www.spargophoto.com.au/schoolpacknamed www.spargophoto.com.au/schoolfamily

If you have any inquiries, please contact us on (03) 5942 5234

Student’s envelopes may be returned to school at any time prior to the day and we will keep them in the safe

and return them to the student on Photo Day

Family envelopes and additional envelopes are available from the office