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                           Email: normanhurs-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
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Term 1 Week 5                                                   24 February 2021

   DATE                                      EVENT
   Thursday 25 February 2021       Swimming Carnival Years 2-6
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Principal’s Report
Dear Parents and Carers,

New flagpoles
We are delighted that our new flags and flagpoles have arrived and been installed so we can proudly fly the
Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags at the front of our school. The funds Year 6 2020 raised
were put towards this, with school funds used for the remaining cost. Thank you Year 6 2020 for this wonderful
gift!

                              Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Parent Information Evening
Thank you to all of the parents who attended our information sessions last Wednesday evening. I have emailed
the presentation for each class to our parent email lists for you to review any information of interest. The 1/2F
Parent Information Session will take place next week and parents from this class have been sent information.

Class Parents
Below is the finalised Class Parent list. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered for these roles. If we had
more than one volunteer for a class, a random draw was conducted to select someone. During this week you will
receive an email from our school with the email of the class parent to assist them in creating a class contact list.
Please look out for this.

 CLASS          PARENT
 KH             Brooke Lennox
 KS             Emma-Jane Anderson
 KV             Sarah Miller
 1G             Nicki Johnston
 1K             Rebecca Fotheringham (Rory)
 1/2F           Uldouz van Eenoo
 2J             Shelley Morris
 2T             Tonia Wilson
 3J             Marilyn Jackson
 3P             Uldouz van Eenoo
 4M             Kerri Wickenden
 4R             Louise Monardo
 5D             Katie Williams
 5S             Marilyn Jackson
 6B             Jasmine Stark (Scarlett)
 6M             Heather Kavanagh

Strategic Improvement Plan Parent Forum
We will be holding a parent forum in relation to our Strategic Improvement Plan on Friday 19 March from 7.30
a.m. (scheduled to conclude by 8.15 a.m.). This is an opportunity to hear about the draft plan, created from staff,
student and parent input, and offer feedback. Due to COVID restrictions, we will only be able to have a limited
number of attendees for this forum but will also offer an online option if numbers require. Please save the date if
you are interested and stay tuned for information as to how to book to attend.

Swimming Carnival
We are looking forward to our Years 2-6 Swimming Carnival, to be held tomorrow at Hornsby Aquatic Centre.
Hopefully the weather will be fine! We understand that it is disappointing for parents not to be able to attend this
year but the positive is that all students in Years 2-6 are able to enjoy this event. As we always do, there will be
25 metre events and novelty activities, along with the competitive events, such that all students can be involved.
We know health restrictions are frustrating at times but please stay positive as they have helped keep us safe
and there is likely better times ahead.

School Crossing
Our Crossing Supervisor, Grant, has requested that we pass on the following advice regarding our crossing:
   - Please ensure you wait away from the crossing for your child so that motorists do not think people are
      waiting to cross the road
   - Please wait away from the gate entrance so that children are not blocked from exiting
   - Please wait for the Crossing Supervisor’s signal to cross, as they will ensure people cross in groups in
      order to keep the traffic flowing and avoid congestion on Normanhurst Rd
Thank you for your cooperation.

Positive Behaviour for Learning
Our school implements the Positive Behaviour for Learning program in both the playground and classroom
settings. This week all classes will be discussing our school values of Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Strive
                               Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

for Success and how these relate to expectations at our school. The Week 4 recipients of our PBL draw were
Braxton C and Arthur T.

Striver Badges
Congratulations to the following students who received a Striver badge at our last assembly:
Blue badge – Olivia M, Zanna S, Joseph S
Red badge – Joshua C, Zoey F, Isra H, Matthew H, Nicole H, Khaleb G, Hila J, Douglas R, Alyssa R, Zara T
Green badge – Amelia O, Sophia R

Citizen of the Month
Congratulations to the following students who were selected as Citizen of the Month for their class for February:

     Bailey H         KH      Serafina Z       1/2F       Dia J              3P     Olivia A      5 5D
     Florence A       KS      Eliana G         2J         Isra H             4M     Carla S         6B
     Lily C           1G      Nathan S         2T         Joshua C           4R     Emily K         6M
     Monika G         1K      Lael Hong        3P         Ben J              5S

Merit Certificates
Congratulations to the following students who received a merit certificate at last week’s assembly:

     For Being Responsible
     Isaac R       KH     Joseph S              1K        Nathan L         3P       Minh L        5 5D
     Dominic V     KS     Jason Tse             1/2F      Douglas R        4M       Aahaan M        6B
     George D      KV     Braxton C             2T        Nieve X          4R       Pranav N        6M
     Selene C      1G     Theresa S             3J        Hayley L         5S

     For Being Respectful
     Anastasia A   KH         Evan K           2J         Ava C              4M     Marissa M     5 6M
     Laura H       KS         Annabelle B      2T         Nicole H           4R
     Gabrielle E   1G         Scott L          3J         Anshika S          5S
     Clementine B  1/2F       Sandy H          3P         Valentina P        6B

     For Striving for Success
     Grace B          KH    Lennox Q           1K         Finlay L           3J     Thomas V      5 5S
     James A          KS    Griffin W          1/2F       Catherine F        3P     Gianna S        5D
     Andie M          KV    Patrick M          2J         Patrick O          4M     Scarlett H      6B
     Matthew G        1G    Celine B           2T         Jonathan Y         4R     Harrison B      6M

Kind regards,

Amber Gorrell
Principal
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Uniform Shop News

Online ordering
As we now have an online store, ordering by emailing the paper order form is no longer available. For all your
uniform needs, please visit our online store at https://www.npspandc.com/uniform/.

Online orders are packed on Friday and distributed to your child’s classroom for them to bring home. Collection
from the school office is not available at present.

Visiting the Uniform Shop
The Uniform Shop is open on Friday mornings by appointment only. If you wish to try on uniforms for size, or
to access the second-hand clothing pool, please book using the following link: https://signup.com/go/cmDYUyW
.
Please sign in at the school office before coming to the Uniform Shop.

                               Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Kristie Whitehead
NPS Uniform Shop Manager
Email: uniformshop@npspandc.com
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P&C News
Next Meeting and Minutes

The next P&C meeting is in Week 8, Monday 15 March at 7.30pm via Zoom (until further notice.) Remember
you do not have to be a member to join the meeting, and if any of you are interested in reading our meeting
minutes please email your request to us on secretary@npspandc.com and we will send a copy to you.

Facebook Page
Did you know the P&C has our own Facebook page? Please LIKE us and Follow!
https://www.facebook.com/NormanhurstPublicPC

Also remember to request to join your Grade/Year FB group as much information is often shared there and
questions asked/answered. Unofficial School and social activities are also planned this way so it is a good way
to stay in touch! :)

Bonita Chan
NPS P&C Association President
president@npspandc.com

Fundraising & Social News
Normanhurst Public School is a wonderful school we love to be a part of, and with the help of each and every
family we can make it even better!

During COVID we have had to reconsider how we engage with the school community in a whole new way. As we
are not currently able to hold large events on school grounds, with parent involvement, we will be taking the
opportunity to hold a number of fundraising and social events virtually or off-site.

OUR FIRST SOCIAL EVENT
 Kindergarten Family Welcome @ Magpies Waitara, Dinner & Kids Movie – Wednesday 24 March

...AND SOME MORE UPCOMING EVENTS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT!
  Easter Raffle and Guessing Competition – Late March
  Mother’s Day Stall – Friday 7 May: A range of small Mother’s Day gifts will be available for purchase at $5
     each.
  Online Team Trivia Night – Saturday 22 May

                              Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

THESE ARE OUR ONGOING FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
1. Brightstar Kids: Supplier of personalised labels and products. 15% of all purchases allocated to our
fundraising account come back to the P&C. Visit www.brightstarkids.com.au to order, link to our fundraising
account “Normanhurst Public School P&C Assn”, when entering payment details.

2. The Entertainment Book: The Entertainment Book is now a digital membership via the App. Give it as a gift,
or use the offers within to save. 20% of each membership is returned to the P&C. Visit our school page today.
www.entertainment.com.au/orderbooks/205p842

3. Athlete’s Foot (Hornsby store): The school receives $5 back for any shoe purchase made throughout the
year. So if you are shopping for new school shoes, joggers or even new shoes for mum or dad, please mention
you are part of our school.

Our fundraising goal in 2021, is to raise $20,000 to purchase 30 new iPads and docking stations to be
positioned in hubs in different areas of the school.

We will be promoting events in the weekly newsletter, the P&C website, and via your Year group and P&C
Facebook pages.

If you have any questions about these initiatives, or would like to suggest something new, we’d love to hear from
you. You can email us at fundraising@npspandc.com

Eve Quigley
NPS P&C Fundraising Coordinator
fundraising@npspandc.com

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P&C Band News
2020 ABSOF Results
Congratulations to our 2020 Training and Concert Bands that have been awarded Silver for their entries into the
Online Australian School Bands and Orchestra Festival! Such a fantastic result to close out the challenging year.

COMMITTEE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
We want you! The Band sub-committee is currently looking for NEW members to inject fresh ideas and inspire
us for the 2021 Band Program. You could help the team with the following positions still available Secretary,
Fundraising Co-Ordinator and other positions. We meet at least once a term (currently via ZOOM) so it is very
easy to join us and share your ideas. We love to meet new parents and carers in the NPS Band community!

Band Camp
Band Camp is coming! Please save the dates from Friday 21– Sunday 23 May. We take all children in the band
program, and we currently have spots for a few parents to come along and join in the fun! We are looking for
some more Band Dads to join the large team of volunteers that have already shown interest. It is first come first
serve basis, so don’t wait to let us know if you are keen! You will need to be available from Friday 21st at 9:00
a.m. until Sunday 12pm, have a valid WWCC and have a keen interest in supporting the children (no music
knowledge necessary).

Committee Meeting
The next P&C Band meeting is on Tuesday 23 February at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. We would love to hear from you!
The zoom sign-in details for this meeting will be provided via the Skoolbag App.

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Canteen News
Kindy & Year 1 Parents: The canteen will be open for lunch orders and counter service on Thursday 25 February,
when the rest of the school is at the Swimming Carnival. A great day to give them some coins (50c -$2.00) to
visit the canteen when there are less children around, we can spend more time explaining the items to them too.

DO NOT order a lunch order if your child will be attending the Swimming Carnival on Thursday 25 February.

                              Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Harmony Day
Thursday 18 March A special menu will be on offer to mark Harmony Day, each meal will be accompanied by a
Aussie Lamington Finger.
See School24 EVENTS for all the food available. Orders close 8.30am 12 March.

We will require parents to help on Harmony Day as we usually get a large number of orders , please email me if
you would like to help with when you are are available.

Volunteers Needed
To ensure we can continue to provide a wide range of lunch options and canteen prepared food we need
volunteers to assist. Tasks are easy; putting stickers on bags, packing drinks, making sandwiches, bagging hot
food and serving over the counter, I’m there with you and will show you what to do. If you have an hour or three
on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday look on the School24 roster for times to sign up or email me direct. The
children love seeing you at the canteen and it’s a great way to meet your child’s friends!
We appreciate any time you can give to help in the canteen. We are a COVID-safe practice and maintain strict
health and food prep operations. Please email me directly on canteen@npspandc.com for any questions. Please
remember if you (or your children) are unwell, please DO NOT come in, PLEASE let us or the office know.
Cancellations or edits can only be made through us once you have signed up.

We look forward to suggestions/feedback/questions please feel free to contact me on the details below.
Lisa Pang
NPS Canteen Manager
Email: canteen@npspandc.com

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Debating Team Auditions – Stage 3
Debating is a great opportunity that allows students to develop their public speaking skills. We will be holding
auditions for several Stage 3 debating groups this year. We are looking for beginning debaters to take part in the
Interschool Debating Challenge and more confident debaters to be a part of the Premier's Debating Challenge.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please come to 6B first half of lunch on Thursday 4 March.

Ms Beames and Ms Mafi
Debating Coordinators

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2021 Dance Group Auditions
This year, Normanhurst will be offering four Dance Groups available for students. A Stage 1 Dance Group for
students in Year 1 and 2, a Junior Dance Group for students in Years 3 and 4, a Senior Dance Group for students
in Years 5 and 6 and a Boys’ Dance Group for male students in Years 3-6.
Being involved in Dance at Normanhurst is a wonderful opportunity that gives students a chance to showcase
their talents and be part of a wonderful team.
Auditions for the Stage 1, Junior and Senior Dance Groups will be held next week in the Hall. Boys’ Dance
auditions will be held in 4M.

 Group         Coordinating Staff                Date
 Stage 1       Ms Veldon & Ms Gilroy             Friday 26 February
 Senior        Ms Moore & Ms Johnson             Wednesday 24 February
Please meet the dance teachers at first half of lunch. If you have jazz shoes you                          may
bring them to the auditions.
Looking forward to another sensational year of dance at Normanhurst.
Dance Coordinators

                               Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

2021 Harmony Day Poster Competition
    Normanhurst Public School will again be participating in the “Harmony Day” Poster competition. This is
    an art initiative of MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER. Moving Forward Together is a social initiative by
    various community groups committed to creating a better understanding amongst all sectors of the
    community for a vision of living in harmony. It is based on the philosophy of a decent society and caters
    to all people regardless of colour, origin, culture or religion.

    Students are encouraged to visually articulate their interpretation of the 2021 theme: ‘Everyone
    Belongs’.
    Entries should reflect one or more of the following principles:
     Our society is made up of different people from different backgrounds.
     While we are unique, we all share the goal of wanting to live together in harmony, peace and
      understanding. We must respect others religion, gender and race.
     We must not accept hate, violence or unfair treatment of any person or group.
     We must strive to give all Australians equal opportunities and assist those who are less fortunate than
      ourselves. We are proud to be Australian.
    Design
    All entries MUST be A3 poster size and any medium is acceptable. Entries can be made from any
    traditional media, including pastel, oil pastels, pen, pencil, charcoal, acrylics, watercolour, oils, mixed
    media, collage, or other materials. Please FOLLOW all design instructions to ensure your entry is
    eligible.

      Our closing date is Monday 22 March 2021. Any late entries will not be accepted.
      Please submit a jpeg photo of your entry to Ms Brisot by this date. You will be contacted if you
       artwork is selected by Moving Forward Together, and is required to be sent in.
    Please provide the following information along with your entry: student’s name, birthdate and
    age, class, home address, parent’s name, parent’s phone, and parent’s email.

    For further information: http://movingforwardtogether.org.au/

                                  Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.

Be Responsible. Be Respectful. Strive for Success.