Document 6461992

Newsletter
Nabiac
Public School
25th February 2013
Term 1 Week 5
“The best little school...anywhere”
Dear families, students and staff,
SRC First Meeting
A week ago nominations were held in 6G’s classroom to decide the 2013 leaders of the SRC. The
Student Representative Council elected Zara Horsburgh alongside Bryson Williams to represent
them as their presidents at their first meeting. They will be supported by the Secretary; Paris
Ramsay, and Treasurer; Jackson Martin. Each class has two SRC members who meet on a regular
basis to discuss fundraising ideas and other important issues raised. The class members include the
following:
K\1B: Rahnee Cole & Brodie Perrim
3\4J: Karmen Reardon & Maverick Fardell
K\1E: Zoe Penfold & Cody Nowlan
4\5M: Jackson Martin & Paris Ramsay
1\2B: Beth Kauter & Dillan Pemberton
6G: Zara Horsburgh & Bryson Williams
2\3D: Maggie Chapman & Bailey Went
Message from the Principal...
Thank you to the parents and caregivers who were able to attend the parent information meeting which
was held last Wednesday Night. 43% of families were represented at the meetings. Please note that
teachers will be contacting parents towards the end of the term for an informal chat regarding their
children. Thanks also to the parents who attended the band information night. This is a great opportunity
for Nabiac Public School. If anyone missed that meeting and would like more information please contact
the office.
We have been working consistently over the last 3 years to make a difference in the teaching and learning
of Literacy and Maths at Nabiac P.S. This includes using Accelerated Literacy practices in the teaching of
reading and writing to improve children’s understanding of what they read and to improve their writing. In
numeracy we have worked hard to deliver Balanced Numeracy sessions which have very structured
components including a focussed session that develops automatic recall of facts, problem solving in every
lesson and customised learning opportunities so children work at their level in Maths. Last year we also
introduced small group support in reading and maths with trained School Learning Support Officers. We
are entering the third year of Quicksmart, which is an intervention program for identified students in
Maths.
The following graphs and tables in Reading and Numeracy show the work that we have been doing in these
areas is making a difference for our children. The average growth for students in years 3-5 in 2010 – 2012 is
above state and above groups of similar schools. We continue as a school to develop lessons that are of
the highest quality to ensure your children have the best learning opportunities. Thank you for supporting
your children in their enthusiasm to learn.
Average progress in Reading
between Year 3 and 5*
2008-2010 2009-2011 2010-2012
School
59.5
44.6
83.7
SSG
80.2
78.7
82.2
State DEC
83.7
74.0
79.2
Have a great week.
Mrs Cavanagh, Principal
Clarkson St Nabiac 2312
 6554 1247
Average progress in Numeracy
between Year 3 and 5*
School
SSG
State DEC
2008-2010 2009-2011 2010-2012
76.2
85.3
109.3
83.2
90.1
97.6
89.6
95.8
98.2
Email: nabiac-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Web: www.nabiac-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Calendar
March
8 Clean up Schools Day
13 P&C AGM and Meeting
20 Canteen Meeting
22 Ride to School Day
22 Cross Country
28 Easter Parade
29 Good Friday (Public Holiday)
April
1 Easter Monday (Public Holiday)
3 P&C Meeting
11 ANZAC Day School Assembly
12 Last day of Term 1
29 Staff Development Day
30 Staff Development Day
Assembly
Assembly this week will be conducted by 3/4J on
Friday at 2.15 in the school hall. All welcome.
Happy Birthday to the following students who
will celebrate their birthday this week ...
Ellise Russell-Mather…6/3
Lachlan Harvey…6/3 Tamara Menser…9/3
Mitchell Black…10/3
Thought for the Week...
“No amount of talents, skills or charisma can sustain
us the way integrity, character and attitude does”.
~ Sidney Mohede
ICAS School Competitions (UNSW)
All students in Years 3-6 received a note for the school competitions today. If your child/children want to
compete in some of these competitions please return the note and money to the office no later than
Friday 15th March, 2013.
Kind Regards, Kim Arandale Assistant Principal.
Soccer Coach
The school requires a new volunteer to assist with the coaching/training of the school soccer teams. If you
are available to help, please contact the office. It involves conducting training sessions one lunchtime a
week during the knockout competition and being able to attend these games.
Free Access for 12 Months
Parents, for 12 months you can access a terrific educational website for free. It is created with a focus on
learning for fun. It has great activities, games and puzzles for school children. Log on to
http://www.echalk.co.uk/Primary/Literacy/phonics/toolkit/phonicsToolkit.html?tgt=oz . Mrs Dana Smith
Knitting Nanas Needed
The Primary children are very excited about our Knitting Group. We will be meeting twice a week at
lunchtimes. We would like to invite any Grandparent, Parent or Community Member to help out to keep
this wonderful crafting skill alive. We also would appreciate any donations of all wool no smaller than 12
ply and knitting needles. In such an electronic world, we would like to teach the younger generation a
wonderful life long skill.
Easter Hat Parade
Easter is fast approaching and once again we will be holding our annual Easter Hat Parade for the children
in years K-2, and our Egg Character Competition for the children in Years 3-6. These wonderful creations
are made by the children at home then brought in on the day. The parade will be held on Thursday 28th
March starting at 1.00pm.
The categories for the Hat Parade will be:
* Funniest Hat
* Bunny Hat or Mask
*Colourful Hat
*Australian Easter Hat
*Creative /Innovative Hat
*Recycled or Inexpensive Hat
*Chicken Hat.
The Egg Competition will be judged in class groups by a panel of judges. Entries will need to be at school
prior to recess on Thursday 28th March. So start thinking creatively!
Zone Swimming Results
Junior Boys Backstroke
Junior Girls Backstroke
Junior Girls Backstroke
11 yr old boys backstroke
11 yr old girls backstroke
12 yr old boys backstroke
12 yr old boys backstroke
12 yr old girls backstroke
11 yr old boys butterfly
Junior Boys Breaststroke
Junior Boys Breaststroke
12 yr old boys
breaststroke
Boys 100m freestyle
Boys 100m freestyle
8 yrs boys freestyle
8 yrs boys freestyle
9 yr boys freestyle
9 yr boys freestyle
9 yr girls freestyle
9 yr girls freestyle
10 yr old boys freestyle
10 yr old boys freestyle
10 yr old girls freestyle
11 yr old boys freestyle
11 yr old boys freestyle
11 yr old girls freestyle
11 yr old girls freestyle
12 yr old boys freestyle
12 yr old girls freestyle
Junior Boys Relay
Junior Girls Relay
Senior Boys Relay
Senior Girls Relay
First
Name
Jackson
Sarah
Amber
Max
Gabrielle
Mitchell
Bryson
Jasmine
Max
Isaac
Jackson
Surname
Martin
Higgins
Jones
Lynch
Selfe
Black
Williams
Black
Lynch
Smith
Martin
Mitchell
Bryson
Max
Macauley
Jye
Ben
Lane
Macie
Amber
Kye
Jackson
Sarah
Will
Max
Isabelle
Gabrielle
Black
Williams
Lynch
Morris
Casey
Kirk
Phegan
Phegan
Jones
Went
Martin
Higgins
Hawkins
Lynch
Phegan
Selfe
Mitchell
Sarah
Black
Ryall
Time
54.7
59.85
1.17
57.59
54.38
47.53
51.2
52.66
51.87
55.83
1.00.39
Heat
4th
2nd
6th
4th
4th
1st
4th
2nd
2nd
2nd
3rd
Final
5th
13th
19th
10th
13th
6th
11th
18th
2nd
9th
5th
56.05
5th
1.39
1.14
1.11
51.83
51.76
1.07.22
1.08.81
47.96
49.85
50.61
55.02
42.08
43.57
47.43
4th
4th
6th
1st
2nd
x
x
1st
4th
5th
5th
2nd
3rd
6th
8th
11th
10th
16th
13th
13th
14th
23rd
25th
8th
11th
22nd
25th
3rd
16th
28th
45.61
54
4th
x
1st
2nd
5th
23rd
31st
4th
9th
4th
12th
The Zone Swimming Carnival was held on Wednesday, 27th of February. We were lucky to have a beautiful,
clear but extremely hot day. Thanks for the parents and the grandparents that attended on the day and
did a fantastic job cheering on our kids. Unfortunately, we didn’t have any children qualify for the next
level of competition. The children represented themselves and Nabiac School superbly.
Special thanks to the parents that helped in the capacity of timekeepers: Vanessa Hawkins, Rosa Black,
Kerry Martin and to Cathy Kirk and Shalon Patterson for making sure that children were ready for their
races. Thanks to Kerrie Martin and Vanessa Hawkins for assisting with transport.
Mr Dawson
School Banking with Holiday Coast Credit Union
As the new school year has started we are excited to introduce school banking with the Holiday Coast
Credit Union here in Nabiac.
Your banking day is: Every Wednesday starting 13th March.
Easter Raffle
Traditionally the P&C in conjunction with our families conduct an Easter Egg Raffle Fundraiser. We ask our
families to donate Easter Eggs which we pool together and then raffle into gift size bundles. Boxes have
been placed in each classroom awaiting collection of the egg donations. Any donation of baskets, Easter
gift bags/ boxes would also be appreciated. Raffle tickets books are sent out in March and the raffle will be
drawn during the Easter Parade. A prize is given to the class to donate the most eggs.
Thank you. Nabiac School P & C Committee
P&C AGM and Meeting
The AGM for the P & C is set for Wednesday 13 th March, 2013 at 5:45pm for registration and then 6:00pm
start. To become a P & C member it will cost you $1.
The P & C has lost a number of valuable members with the recent batch of year 6 kids moving to High
School. P & C is required to have a certain number of members in order for everything to run. So if you
can spare 1 hour a month please come and join the P & C. We are considering alternating between Day
and Night Meetings so even if you can only attend every second
meeting that would be a great help.
To be on the P & C you do not have to take on a role (ie president, secretary or treasurer) you can just be a
member. You get learn a lot about what happens at the school and also to decide where the hard
earned/raised money is spent and how it can benefit your children.
CANTEEN ROSTER
Week 5
Tuesday 5 March
C Atkinson & M Panos
Wednesday 6 March
M Webber, K Styles, K Dower
Thursday 7 March
R Simpson, V Johnson
Friday 8 March
C Atkinson, S Paterson, G Ryall
Week 6
Tuesday 12 March
C Atkinson & J L Eason
Wednesday 13 March
M Webber, L Harper
Thursday 14 March
R Simpson, G Ryall
Friday 15 March
C Atkinson, C Kirk, K Dickson
NabiPatch Garden Roster
Thursday
Weeks:
8, 11
6G
Thursday
Weeks:
6, 9
1.30 –
2.00
2.00 - 4/5M
1/2B
2.30
2.30- 3/4J
2/3D
3.00
Volunteers Welcome!
Thursday
Weeks:
7, 10
K/1B
K1/E
Celia Lashlie
“The Power of Mothers” &
“Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good men”
Is coming to Gloucester for an information session.
Please see the ‘Miller Message Board’ for details.
Any Parents with children in Year 3 or older and would like to participate in the Sacramental
Program due to run in the Nabiac/Krambach Parish please contact Deacon Vince Ryan on
6559 1848 ASAP.