Nowra East Public School

Strive For Better Things! 87 Jervis Street NowraEmail: nowraeast-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Telephone: 02 4421 3539 Website: www.nowraeast-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter Week 7 Term 1 6 February 2017

Principal’s Report Thank you to all parents and carers who visited the school over the last couple of weeks and worked with our Aboriginal Education Officers and teachers to develop their child’s Personal Learning Plan. Belinda, Uncle Gus and Miss Jen have done an amazing job coordinating the last few weeks. Thank you to everyone for working as a team to make this happen. The interviews were a great success and staff received some valuable information on how to best support your child. Staff will use these plans to inform their programs to meet the needs of our children. Your time and interest in your child’s education is valued and appreciated. Thank you. I would like to congratulate the following students who qualified for the District Swimming Carnival which was held Friday 24 February at Nowra Aquatic Centre: Aidyn Bassett, Damien Crump, Megan Balanag-Dayusan, Bianca Grieve, Nate Stewart, Aysha Stewart, Bryah Longbottom, Trae Read, Jymeal McLeod. Mr Stevenson and I would like to especially congratulate Bianca Grieve for making the regional Swimming Team in 50m backstroke for 8-10 girls held on Wednesday 8 March. Congratulation and Good Luck!

Another huge thank you and appreciation of our office staff who have been going through many changes with LMBR. We are constantly looking at ways on how we can improve and make work life easier during these challenging times. Thank you to all for your understanding. Welcome to Maureen Chapman to our NEPS team in the Library. We look forward in working with you this year. A big thank you to Justin Anderson who has done a great job as relieving Librarian. I am sure we will still see Mr Anderson around our school! Scooters are becoming an issue in the morning. Primary students are to leave their scooter on Ms Ward’s verandah until the morning bell. After

morning assembly students can give scooters to their class teacher to keep them safe. I really don’t want to get to the stage of banning scooters! P&C Fundraiser Volunteers Needed- BBQ at Bunnings 18 March. Please register your name at office if you can help- time slots are available. This is an easy way on how you can help our school and raise money for important resources for your children. We do appreciate all your support. Ms Pigott’s room now has a name- The Mulga Room meaning “pod” room. This is a lovely quiet space where children can learn and grow in small groups. I have been requested by school executive last week to speak with P&C regarding change of House Names from 2018. From Patterson, Lawson, Gilmour and McKeller to Aboriginal names representing

Earth- Bembul Fire- Gwianga

Wind- Guwara Water- Badu

Any changes to school names, uniforms, plans etc must be consulted with students and community. This will be raised at next P&C Meeting. If you are interested in providing feedback, we would certainly welcome your thoughts and opinions. This decision needs to be discussed and every voice needs to be heard in a respectful manner.

A reminder to parents to please park in the legal locations for the safety of all children. Thank you to those parents who have been doing the right thing. Please also remember to notify staff in the school office of any changes to your contact details or to the contact details of other people nominated as emergency contacts.

Once again, please do not hesitate to come and see me if you have any concerns regarding your child’s education, social development or further support needed for you and your family. Our conversations will be confidential and I will always look for positive ways to resolve concerns. Mrs Kristie Goldthorp OAM

Relieving Principal

P&C NEWS

Uniform shop

open Mondays and Thursdays

8.45 till 9.15

Layby available for a 10% deposit

EFTPOS available for $1.00 fee

School Banking

Is every Thursday morning at the canteen

8.45 till 9.10.

Do you wish to join school Banking?

Easy sign up on line at:

www.commonwealthbank/school banking—

Then scroll down until you see the sign up

part.

Bunnings BBQ

Saturday 18 March 2017 can you spare an

hour to help the P&C?

Please leave your name and contact details at

the office.

Coming soon: EASTER RAFFLE

Tickets $2.00 each

Permission slips for Children to sell tickets

out soon.

COMING EVENTS TERM 1

Week 7

Monday 6 March –

Friday 10 March Mobile Dentist

Week 8

Thursday 16 March Mrs Mangold and School Netball Comp

Week 10

Auditions at Lunch time and

recess for NEPS Got Talent

Week 11

Tuesday 4 April School Cross Country at Lyre Bird

Park

Thursday 6 April Easter Hat Parade, BBQ & NEPS Got Talent Assembly

Friday 7 April Last Day Term 1

COMING EVENTS TERM 2

Week 1

Monday 24 April School Development Day

Monday 25 April Anzac Day

COMING EVENTS TERM 3

Week 1

Monday 17 July School Development Day

Friday 11 August Choolburra Aboriginal performer

Thursday 17 August School Photo Day

Weekly Awards Years 3 – 6 Week 6 & 7

Platypus Kasiah, Ben

Bandicoot Milana, Sidney

Bilby Anastasia, Jacob

Dingo lani, Eltia

Kookaburra Giana

Magpie Adam

Weekly Awards K - 2 Week 6 & 7

Wallaroo Jasmine, Akira, Abby

Wombat Jamal, Aeasha

Brolga Kaelab, Deanna, Milly, Blair

Emu Alexis, Tyler

Echidna Conin, Jade, Mitchell, Caydence

Gecko Lachlan, Ella-Grace

Goanna Orlando, Tinesha

Positive Behaviour Strategy Focus: Pick a Plan – The Scruffy Wheel

Kate Ryan

Assistant Principal

Assembly Timetable Dates: Thursdays 2pm-3pm

Week Date Presentation Lead Executive Lead

Term 1

Week 6 2 March Stage 1(Years 1&2) Ms Opalniuk

Week 10 30 March Stage 2 (Years 3&4) Mrs Ryan

Week 11 6 April Easter Hat Parade, BBQ &

NEPS Got Talent AEOs and Staff

Term 2

Wk 1 ANZAC

Day Wednesday 26 April

Special Ed Classes & Stage 3

(Years 5&6) and Ms Meehan Ms Ikin

Wk 6

Reconciliation

Week

1 June Early Stage 1 – Kindergarten

and PreSchool Belinda, Uncle Gus & Uncle Wayne

Wk 10 NAIDOC

Week 29 June AEOs and ALL Classes Mrs Theobald

Term 3

Wk 3 Education

Week 3 Aug Stage 3 (Years 5&6) Principal

Wk 8 7 Sept Stage 2 (Years 3&4) Mr Stevenson

Term 4

Wk 4 2 Nov Early Stage 1 & Stage 1

(Kindergarten, Years 1&2) Ms Opalniuk

Wk 9

Presentation Day 7 Dec ALL Classes Committee and Mr Stevenson

2017 Staff Nowra East Public School

Prinicpa Mrs Kristina Goldthorp OAM

Preschool Wayeela Cooinda Mrs Blom

Kindergarten Wombat Miss Mangold

Wallaroo Mrs Dron

Wallaby Mrs Harries

Kindergarten/Year 1 Brolga Mrs Becke

Year 1 Emu Miss Watters

Echidna Mrs Scanlon

Years 1/2 Gecko Miss Opalniuk

Pelican Mrs Gollan

Years 2/3 Goanna Mrs Scerri

Years 3/4 Platypus Mrs Hawthorne

Koala Mr Stevenson

Years 4/5 Bilby Miss Theobald

Yeas 5/6 Possum Miss Bryce

Dingo Miss Orlowski

Bandicoot Miss Meehan

ED Support Rosella Mrs Finneran

Lorikeet Mr Tyson

IO Support Magpie Mrs Ward

IM Support Kookaburra Miss Theobald

Library Ms Chapman

Assistant Principal K-2 Miss Opalniuk

3-6 Mr Stevenson

Special Education Miss Ikin

Wellbeing Mrs Theobald

PBL Mrs Ryan

Learning & Support Mrs Davies Mrs Pigott Mrs Williams

Reading Recovery Ms Domazar

DP Instructional Leader Mrs Mulhall

Principal Instructional Leader Mrs Govender

Aboriginal Education Officers

Ms Stewart Mr Ardler Mr Ardler Ms Ardler (preschool)

SASS School Administration Manager Mrs Rowley

School Administration Officers Mrs Crawford Mrs Watts

School Learning Support Officers Permanent

Mrs Garrett Mr Payne Ms Beckett Mrs Floyd – Ms Jones(relieving)

General Assistant Mr Bone

School Learning Support Officers Casual

Mr Dron Mrs Mucha Mrs Lowman Mrs Johnston Ms Walmsley Mrs Stovin-Bradford Ms Crockett Mrs Muggleton Mr Muggleton Miss Smith Ms Woodham Ms Balanag Miss Kimber Ms Creswell

Canteen Ms Phillis