18 October 2023

Principal’s Introduction

Welcome Back Term Four

What a busy and productive start to the term already! Welcome back to term 4 and a very special welcome to our new students and families. Over the weekend the Voice Referendum was held and Newborough PS was a voting venue. Thank you to all the year five parents and students who ran the very successful Democracy Sausage Sizzle. It was very well attended and hopefully will raise some much-needed funds to help reduce the costs for next years' camp and graduation activities.

In a couple of weeks, we have the much-anticipated Newbros ‘Camp Out’ on Hazlitt Field. This is a great opportunity for Dads, Father Figures and kids to have a sleepover and Mums to get a short break. It was lots of fun last time so I am sure this one will be too.

During weeks one to four we will be conducting a broad range of assessments to monitor progress, assist with reporting and help plan learning programs for the future. Throughout Term 4 teachers will be hosting Parent Interviews. The arrangements may vary from class to class so check in with your child’s teacher and class newsletters. Later in the term we have Interm Swimming lessons. If this weeks’ weather is anything to go by it will be quite warm.

Then of course we have all the usual Term 4 events such as graduation, awards, planning for 2024. As you may be aware this will be my last year before retiring. My intention is to continue on as normal preparing for 2024 as though I will still be here.  The selection process is underway for the new Principal who will commence January 25^th 2024. I look forward to welcoming the new Principal and assisting with transition.

Crosswalk Attendant

Our Crosswalk Attendant, Gary, will not be available from Wednesday 25^th October (Week 3) till Tuesday 12^th December (Week 10). Please continue to use the regular crossing point and be extra careful crossing a very busy Newborough Street.

Student Placements for 2024

If your child (ren) will not be attending Newborough PS next year could you, please let the front office by the 3rd November 2023. This will assist us with planning for 2024.

As is always the case during Term 4, Newborough PS’s class organisation for the following year takes place.  A number of considerations are taken into account based on improving student performance. These include: staffing numbers, resourcing, recommended class sizes, a balance of academic abilities within each class, the need to evenly distribute students with special needs (academically, socially and behaviourally), an equitable distribution of gender, the ability to work independently if placed in a multi-age class. It is very likely that there will be a number of multi-age classes across the school in 2024.

If you wish to communicate to me your child’s special needs or considerations, please present your correspondence to the Principal via the office marked “Private and Confidential” by Friday 17^th November (Week 6). You may wish to email your correspondence to John.Worthy@education.wa.edu.au.  Please note, this information will be considered when placing your child, however, all parent preferences may not be facilitated. Requesting a particular teacher will not be considered. Only sound educational reasons will be considered. This information will be added to the data we already have.

The placement of children and the make-up of classes is made in consultation with teachers. It is not a parent decision. Every child is equally important. The final decision for placements rests with the Principal. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this, please contact me to make an appointment.

It is unlikely that the structure of classes, their location and teacher will be presented at the end of this year. With our numbers constantly fluctuating it would be unfair to announce classes this year and then restructure when students return. Classes will be posted on classroom doors when you pick up your booklist items at the start of 2024.

Teachers Make a Difference to the Lives of Newborough Students Every Day. Hats Off To Teachers

World Teachers’ Day 2023 is celebrated across Australia on Friday 27 October. It’s a chance to recognise and thank teachers who work in our public schools.

Teachers play an important role in our community and we thank them for their passion and dedication to inspire children and young people.

Use this link to get to a range of ideas and activities you can do to thank a teacher. World Teachers' Day - 27 October 2023 (worldteachersday.edu.au)

VacSwim Swimming Lessons

Enrolments are closing soon for VacSwim summer swimming lessons.

VacSwim offers fun lessons at beach or pool locations across WA. It’s a great school holiday activity that teaches valuable safety skills to help keep your child safe in the water.

Your children can start as young as five years old.

Hurry, places are limited, so enrol now at education.wa.edu.au/vacswim

“He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.”  
Aristotle

TEAMWORK

John Worthy
Principal

Deputy News

Term Four Whole School Incursion/Excursion and Costs

SCITECH – Wednesday 25^th and Thursday 26^th October 2023 (Week 3, Term 4)

As a replacement for the cancelled Bricks for Kids incursion in Term One, we reorganised a Scitech incursion for all pre-primary to Year 6 students in Week 3, Term 4. An Incursion Advice Form was sent home in Week 9 last term and emailed again last week.  The cost per child will range from $7 to $14, depending on the programs students will attend. All Pre-primary to Year 3 children will attend one Scitech session. Year 4-6 students will attend two Scitech sessions. The Incursion Advice Forms are on the website.: 

INTERM SWIMMING – Monday 4^th December – Wednesday 13^th December 2023 (Weeks 9-10 Term 4)

This year’s In-term Swimming is in Weeks 9 and 10 of Term 4. This is an 8 day program and swimming lessons will be held at Scarborough Beach Pool. The cost per child will be around $47.30. The Excursion Consent Form was sent home earlier this week and can be found on the website. Excursion and Incursions - Newborough Primary School (schoolzineplus.com)

BOOK LISTS FOR 2024

The Book Lists for 2024 will be sent home in Week 3, Term 4. We appreciate these are expensive. We urge all parents to make time to go into your child’s class to look at their equipment from this year to see if you can reuse it for next year. However, please note on the Book Lists the essential items that must be purchased for your child’s year level.

Term 4 Events

Week 1 to 4 – Tuesday 10^th October to Friday 3^rd November

Event: Assessment Weeks

Year Levels Involved: Kindy – Year 6

Staff Contact: All Classroom Teachers

Week 2 – Wednesday 18^th October

Event: Year 6 Student Leader’s Lunch at Parliament House

Year Levels Involved: Year 6 Student Leaders

Staff Contact: John Worthy (Principal)

John.worthy@education.wa.edu.au

Nick Stenhouse (Deputy Principal)

Nick.stenhouse@education.wa.edu.au

Week 2 - Wednesday 18^th October

Event: P&C School Disco – Free event

Undercover Area

Year Levels Involved: Kindy and Pre-primary – 3.15-4.00pm

Years 1,2,3 – 4.15- 5.15pm

Years 4,5,6 – 5.30-6.45pm

Parents are responsible for their own children at this event

Staff Contact: P&C

Week 3 – Tuesday 24^th October

Event: Year 6 Graduation Photo 9am

Year Levels Involved: Year 6

Staff Contact: Elisa Phillips (Year 6 teacher)

Elisa.phillips@education.wa.edu.au

Lauren Danker (Year 6 teacher)

Lauren.danker@education.wa.edu.au

Week 3 - Wednesday 25^th and Thursday 26^th October

Event: Scitech Incursions

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary to Year 6

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 3 - Friday 27^th October

Event: Assembly – Year 4, Room 12

8.40am

Undercover Area

World Teacher’s Day

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary - Year 6

Staff Contact: Mandy Farmer

Susan.Farmer@education.wa.edu.au

Iain Freeman (Year 4 teachers)

Iain. Freeman@education.wa.edu.au

Week 4 – Wednesday 1^st to Friday 3^rd November

Event: Japanese Open Classrooms

Year Levels Involved: Year 1 – Year 6

Staff Contact: David Pemberton (Japanese Specialist Teacher)

David.Pemberton@education.wa.edu.au

Week 5 – Friday 10^th November

Event: Assembly – Pre-primary Rooms 3 and 4

8.40am

Undercover Area

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary - Year 6

Staff Contact: Katie-ann Ahrens

Katie-ann.ahrens@education.wa.edu.au

Megan Saggers

Megan.saggers@education.wa.edu.au

(Pre-primary Classroom teachers)

Week 7 – Friday 24^th November

Event: Kindy Parent Expo for 2024 Kindy Parents

Year Levels Involved: Incoming Kindy Parents

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 7 – Friday 24^th November

Event: Churchlands SHS Orientation

Year Levels Involved: Year 6 students attending Churchlands SHS

Staff Contact: Nick Stenhouse (Deputy Principal)

Nick.stenhouse@education.wa.edu.au

Elisa Phillips (Year 6 teacher)

Elisa.phillips@education.wa.edu.au

Week 7 – Saturday 25^th November

Event: Newbros Camp Out

Year Levels Involved: Information to come

Staff Contact: Newbro Dad’s  newbrodadsgroup@gmail.com

Week 8 – Wednesday 29^th November

Event: New Kindy Green 2024 Student Orientation day

Year Levels Involved: New Kindy Green Students 2024

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 8 – Thursday 30^th November

Event: New Kindy Red 2024 Student Orientation day

Year Levels Involved: New Kindy Red students 2024

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 8 – Friday 1^st December

Event: Assembly – Choir and Instrumental Music students

8.40am

Undercover Area

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary - Year 6

Staff Contact: Andria Snelson (Performing Arts Teacher)

Andria.snelson@education.wa.edu.au

Week 9 to 10 – Monday 4^th to Wednesday 13^th December

Event: In-term Swimming at Scarborough Beach Pool

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary-Year 6

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 9 – Wednesday 6^th December

Event: Kindy Green Presentations

Year Levels Involved: Kindy Green

Staff Contact: Kara Varcoe (Kindy Green Teacher)

Karalee.varcoe@education.wa.edu.au

Week 9 – Thursday 7^th December

Event: Kindy Red Presentations

Year Levels Involved: Kindy Red

Staff Contact: Bev Thornett (Kindy Red teacher)

Beverley.thornett@education.wa.edu.au

Week 9 – Friday 8^th December

Event: Parent Volunteer Morning Tea

Year Levels Involved: Parent and School Volunteers

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 10 – Monday 11^th December

Event: Semester Two Reports sent home via email

Year Levels Involved: Kindy-Year 6

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 10 – Thursday 14^th December

Event: Year 6 Graduation Assembly

8.50am

Undercover Area

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary – Year 6

Staff Contact: Nick Stenhouse (Deputy Principal)

Nick.stenhouse@education.wa.edu.au

Elisa Phillips (Year 6 teacher)

Elisa.phillips@education.wa.edu.au

Lauren Danker (Year 6 teacher)

Lauren.danker@education.wa.edu.au

Week 10 – Thursday 14^th December

Event: Pre-primary – Year 6 Presentation Assembly

1.50am

Undercover Area

Year Levels Involved: Pre-primary – Year 5

Staff Contact: Karen Tucknott (Deputy Principal)

Karen.tucknott2@education.wa.edu.au

Week 10 – Thursday 14^th December

Event: Last day of 2023 – Yipee!!!

Karen Tucknott
Deputy Principal

Japanese News

Music News

Our annual IMSS and Choir Assembly will take place in week 8 this term. Students from year 5 and 6 instrumental classes (flute, clarinet, brass, and classical guitar), junior and senior choir, marimba ensemble and the Year 6 Newbeatz band will be performing a feast of music.

Date: 1^st December
Time: 8:40am
Venue: Undercover Area

Andria Snelson
Music Specialist

P&C News

Canteen

Welcome back to term 4 of Canteen,

We're excited for Canteen this term.  Canteen continues to open most Thursdays and Fridays but there are days we cannot open due to other commitments and as such, we will open on some Mondays also.

Please see the Canteen Calendar (below or on the school website) as it stands, there may be some changes to come but you will be notified on these.

I very much appreciate all the amazing volunteers we've had so far, and I hope this continues.  Without volunteers the canteen cannot operate.  At the moment I don't have enough volunteer assistance as I need to offer some specials like Nachos, Pizza, Chicken Tender Wraps etc.  I know the kids are loving the food and I can assure you we love pumping it out.  All homemade cakes and hot meals and toasties made with top quality produce and love (and hidden vegetables!).

I was hoping we might be able to extend our volunteer catchment to some grandparents or carers.  No training is necessary, but a Working with Children permit is required. Parents/Carers of NPS students are exempt from this requirement.  The canteen will be happy to assist and pay for the Working with Children permit as we want to encourage any grandparents, carers or neighbours that might enjoy the interaction in the Canteen.  It really is a joyful experience in the Canteen, making food, having a coffee and a sweet treat, and interacting with the kids at recess and after lunch.  Please could you extend the invite to your extended family network so that we continue to operate at our best.  Feel free to contact me for more information at newborough.canteen.manager1@gmail.com

It's getting to great ice cream weather so don't forget to send the kids with some pocket money for an ice cream after lunch.  They've got beautiful manners when they come up to the window and we love to see that.

It's a pleasure to offer the Canteen to your school.  My own children don't have an onsite canteen service at their school, and this means no recess is offered, hot meals that unfortunately are cold by the time they get there, high prices and no interaction with the amazing Canteen staff and parent volunteers.    You are so lucky the P&C can provide this service, but it is dependent on the ongoing support of the school community.  Let’s keep it going for as long as we can!

Thanks so much,
Jen
Canteen Manager

Term 4 Canteen Dates (Highlighted in Green)

School Disco 2023

Uniform News

School Directory

No Animals (Including Dogs) on School Grounds

DoE Security

Keep an eagle eye on our school!

School Watch encourages the school community to report any suspicious activity in and around school grounds, after hours and on weekends, as well as during school holidays.

Telephone 1800 177 777 (free call) or 13 14 44 (WA Police).

Please do not approach any individuals, just contact security and they will investigate the situation or contact the Police. Working together will help protect our school.

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