May 14th, 2015
Newsletter No.14
THE NFPS NEWS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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May
Fri
Tues
Wed
15
15
15
18-22
19
20
Thu
Fri
21
22
Mon
Jun
Fri
Fri
Mon
Tue
Wed
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Wed
Thur
Fri
25
Prep – local walk
Dance Workshop Grades 3 – 6)
OSHC accounts out
Education Week – ‘Crack the Code with Maths’
Canteen Hot Choc Day – Grades 3-6
PJ Hot Choc Day – Prep-Grade 2 (PJ Day for ALL)
Book Club Orders due back
Grades 1&2 Music Excursion
Walk Safely to School Day
Grade 3 Swimming Begins (please note the change from the 18th)
25
Grade 2 – Reactive Chemistry
29
OSHC accounts due
5
Student Free Day – School Closed to all students
8
Public Holiday – Queens Birthday (School Closed)
9 - 19 Life Ed
10
Division Cross Country Grades 4 - 6
15
Hoop Time – Grades 3/4
16
Grade 1 Open Session 9:15 – 10:00
16
Grade 4 Open Session 2:35 – 3:20
17
Region Cross Country
17
Grade 2 Open Session 2:30 – 3:30
18
Ensemble Concert
18
Grade 3 Open Session 9:15 – 10:00
19
Prep Open Session 9:15 – 10:00
24
Grade 5/6 Open Session 11:30 – 12:30
25
Prep Grade – Production
26
Last Day Term 2 – 2:30 pm finish
Mothers’ Day/Special Persons’ Stall
THANKYOU once again to Megan Burges and her helpers for their efforts in preparing and running the Mother’s Day Stall
last Friday. It was huge success and by the smiles on the children’s faces very much appreciated.
Annual Reporting Meeting
‘Chris' thoroughly engaging talk had me reflecting as much on my own behaviour as that of my children.
A very enjoyable evening!
Thanks, Danny Mensingh’
Thanks for that Danny. Thankyou to Gurm Sekhon our School Council
President who spoke to the Annual Report itself prior to Chris Daicos’
dynamic presentation. Based on the feedback I have received, all
attendees were impressed with Chris’ ability to inform, engage and
entertain on a subject that was pertinent for parents and staff alike.
Despite the serious nature of the content Chris had us roaring with
laughter at times. What a fabulous opportunity it was. One which I’m
sure will prove more than useful to those that attended.
The night was well attended. Thankyou to all those families that came along and helped make
the night a success.
Pauline McGrath
ACTING PRINCIPAL
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MOTHERS’ DAY/SPECIAL PERSONS STALL –
THANK YOU
A big thankyou to all the parents who volunteered to
help with the mother's day stall last week - Meri
Hand, Lisa Klug, Kate Carroll, Alison Bruce, Meredith
Silver, Catherine Shine, Sonya Camilleri, Michelle
Hendricks, Carol King, Sam Morrison, Belinda
Hornsby, Lucy Derum, Claudia Baini, Helen Gaebler,
Anne Mullins, and Melissa Kellam. Also a special thank
you to Grace, Nina and Michaela for sewing covers
and wrapping gifts, and to Harry for all his help with
set up and packaging. I hope everyone had a great
day and received something very special!
Megan.
WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY
The PA is coordinating Walk Safely to School Day on
Friday 22nd May.
This is an annual, national event when all primary
school children are encouraged to walk and commute
safely to school.
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encourage their passions and guide them to reach
their full potential.
At morning tea each child who has ordered will
receive a hot chocolate and a surprise treat. Thank
you!
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Those families who ordered school photos should
have received them by now. Everyone who ordered a
sibling photo will have seen they received an extra
copy – a Mothers’ Day gift from our wonderful school
photographer, Tania Jovanovic.
VIS & MSAC
Here are some photos from our recent excursion to
the Victorian Institute of Sport and Melbourne
Sports and Aquatic
Centre.
5/6 students had a
great time learning
about the human
body and leading a
healthy lifestyle.
Nick Morrison-Story
If you are able to assist with this event on the
morning of Friday 22nd May, please contact PA
members coordinating the event, Caroline Williams
(0414 311 523) or Verity Campbell (0431 207 250).
PYJAMA DAY
JSC and the canteen have organised a Pyjama Day,
Hot Chocolate & Surprise Munchie for $7 on
Tuesday 19th May for Grades 3-6 and
Wednesday 20th May for Prep – Grade 2.
We would like everyone to wear their
th
Pyjamas on Wednesday 20
May and also
bring in a gold coin donation for the Pyjama
Foundation. Please remember to dress
appropriately for the weather – NO SLIPPERS.
The Pyjama Foundation is a dedicated team of
trained volunteers who spend one-on-one time with
foster children to help them with school work,
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SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH 2015
LOST PROPERTY
The Science Talent Search (STS) is an annual,
science based competition open to all primary and
secondary students in Victoria, Australia. The STS
theme for 2015 is Science of Light. There will be a
meeting on Tuesday 19th May at the start of lunchtime in Evey’s room for interested students.
Given the blast of winter weather lost property is
now overflowing with jumpers and jackets which get
shed as children warm up during the day. It seems
that given the sudden cold snap that many families
have not had a chance to label their winter clothing.
Please either use an iron-on label or alternately a pen
or better still laundry marker to write your child's
name on the label. All labelled items are returned
through the front office to their owners.
Please visit
http://www.sciencevictoria.com.au/sts/forStudentPa
rent.html for more information!
The NFPS Science Team
Item of the week - wallets and purses:
EYT BAND FUN
EYT Band is a fun program where students, selected
for their skills at playing certain instruments, get to
play together in a contemporary ensemble. At the
end of the term, we will be going to School of Rock
to perform for several other schools and teachers.
We will be going with the EYT choir as well, and will
perform 1 of our 2 songs with them, ‘Hold Back the
River’. We are also playing ‘Cool Kids’. The Band
consists of three singers, two guitarists, a
keyboardist, a bassist and a drummer. Together, we
form the Summersaulting Pebbles!
Bethany Feik and
Ella Berlowitz
The Lost Property team
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
The following are the dates for school council
meetings for the remainder of the year:
June 10th
August 12th
September 9th
October 7th
November 11th
December 9th
CANTEEN NEWS
CANTEEN ROSTER
May
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thur
Fri
18
19
20
21
22
Lyn (Aiden)
Melissa (Maggie)
Meri (Mietta)
Emma (Archie)
Anne Drew (Tyler)
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
25
26
27
28
29
Rebecca (Henry)
Melissa (Andrew)
Georgina (Eddie)
Bernadette (Raffi)
Anita (Kailen)
THE ENTERTAINMENT BOOK FUNDRAISER
The Entertainment Book fundraiser is happening
again for 2015! Forms are attached for online
ordering. Any queries, please contact Trish or Mich
in the Office.
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YEAR 6 TO 7 TRANSITION
Application forms and covering letters for students
in grade 6 going to secondary school in 2015 were
mailed at the end of last term. These applications
are due to be returned to NFPS by MAY 22nd. If
you haven’t received this package, it may be that we
don’t have your correct address. Please give me a
call to check the address we have on file. And
PLEASE have these forms returned by the due date.
Jenny Clark
WANT TO JOIN A BOOK CLUB?
Interested in joining a monthly book club? First
meeting in June in North Fitzroy. Please call Nisha
Feik 0429 419 924 for details.
SECONDARY SCHOOL OPEN DAYS
FITZROY HIGH SCHOOL
Fitzroy High School Tours
Every Tuesday at 9.30am
Please ring 94881900 to make a tour booking
(Cnr Falconer & Michael Sts North Fitzroy)
PRINCES HILL SECONDARY COLLEGE
Tours for Grade 6 students wanting to attend
Princes Hill Secondary College in 2016 will be each
Wednesday and Thursday
To book for the tour, could parents please phone
Princes Hill Secondary College on 03 9389 0600.
Tours begin at 9:00am, so please arrive by 8:50am.
NORTHCOTE HIGH SCHOOL
School Tours in Term Two
School day tours for prospective parents and
students run several times per week to Friday May
22. The tours depart from our foyer at 9.15 am and
take about one hour. See our website for exact
dates. Please ring to book a place as places are
limited (9488 2300)
THORNBURY HIGH SCHOOL
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MOUNT ALEXANDER COLLEGE
Open Day
Wednesday 20th May 2015
Student-led Tours - 9am, 11am, 2pm
Information Evening – 7pm
Come and see the college in action
All welcome
167–175 Mount Alexander Road
Flemington VIC 3031
T 03 9376 1622 F 03 9376 5232
www.mountalexandercollege.vic.edu.au
Provider Code 00861K
Facebook Page: MountAlexanderCollege
Twitter: @MountAlexanderC
FNPS PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS
For any questions about the Parents
Association, or to become a member,
please contact Vinu Patel (President)
on 0414 789 432 or Simone Stevenson
(Vice-President on 0426 257 904 or
email [email protected]
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY
The PA is coordinating Walk Safely to School Day on
Friday 22nd May.
This is an annual, national event when all primary
school children are encouraged to walk and commute
safely to school.
If you are able to assist with this event on the
morning of Friday 22nd May, please contact PA
members coordinating the event, Caroline Williams
(0414 311 523) or Verity Campbell (0431 207 250).
Next Meeting:
Wednesday 27th May, 2015
7.30pm at The Lord Newry Hotel
Other PA News:
The PA will be coordinating one event each term (see
below); if you would like to volunteer to help, please
get in contact with us.
Term 2: Walk to School Day
Term 3: Holiday film day at Westgarth Cinema
Term 4: Parent Social Event
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THE OSHC NEWSLETTER
th
May 14 2015
([email protected])
IMPORTANT DATES:
th
Friday May 15
OSHC Accounts Out
Friday May 22nd
Ezi Debit date
Friday May 29th
OSHC Accounts Due
Thank you
Nicole Cooper
OSHC
Coordinator/First Aid
Officer
9482 4273 between
8.15am -11am
2pm-4.30pm
9481 5860
between 11am – 2pm
Tanya Maroun
Assistant Coordinator
10.15 am-6.15 pm
9482 4273
DON’T FORGET TO
CHECK OUT OUR
DISPLAY TABLE
AND WHATS ON
TODAY WHITE
BOARD TO SEE
WHAT YOUR
CHILDREN HAVE
BEEN UP TO.
ACCOUNTS OUT TOMORROW
FRIDAY MAY 15TH
All accounts will be issued tomorrow morning to your nominated
email address. If your email address has changed or you do not have
a copy in your inbox by the afternoon please send an email to
[email protected] and another copy will be issued to you.
SIGNING CHILDREN IN AND OUT:
Just a reminder that children must be signed into morning care by an
adult, Please do not drop your children off at the gate. It is a legal
requirement that they be signed in. If you are unable to sign your child
in, you MUST give prior written authorisation for OSHC staff to sign
your child in on your behalf. This also applies to aftercare, if you are
unable to sign them out we cannot just let them walk home or go with
an older child, if that older child is under 18 we MUST receive prior
written authorisation. If you have further questions regarding this
please contact us on 9482 4273 or shoot us an email.
PREP AND GRADE 1 BAGS NOW IN THE HALL NOT FOYER:
So that we can better supervise the younger children the Preps and
Grade 1 children must now leave their bags inside the hall NOT in the
foyer on hooks. We were finding that the younger children constantly
need to go to their bags and by having them in the hall we can
supervise them at all times. Grade 4, 5 and 6 children can now leave
their bags on the hooks in the foyer.
Thank you.
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Week 6 Term 2 2015 - Remember this program is flexible and can change at any time. Free choice is provided every day
Afternoon Snack
5óclock food.
MONDAY
11.5.15
TUESDAY
12.5.15
WEDNESDAY
13.5.15
THURSDAY
14.5.15
Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey,
Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese,
Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy
bread on special days.)
Lots of FRUIT.
Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam,
Honey, Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream
Cheese, Tuna, (chocolate spread &
fairy bread on special days.)
Lots of FRUIT.
Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey,
Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese,
Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy
bread on special days.)
Lots of FRUIT.
Sandwiches: Vegemite, Jam, Honey,
Salad, Raisin Bread, Cream Cheese,
Tuna, (chocolate spread & fairy
bread on special days.)
Lots of FRUIT.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
SENIORS
Library
Inside Activities
Available every day
Free craft
Autumn Bookmarks
w/Cathy
Free craft
Rock Creatures/oliver
Free craft.
Stencil Street Art
Poster w/Yann
Free craft.
Chess Tournament
w/jack
Lego, mobilo, blocks, books,
dress ups, pencils, textas, tape
Paper, marble run, play mats,
crayons, stencils
Magazines, sports equipment,
board games,
Gluesticks, toy cars, soft toys,
chalk,
GREEN TEAM
DESIGN CLUB
FOOTY CLUB
FRIDAY
15.5.15
Chillout
GAMES
READING
MOVIES
DRAWING
RELAXING
CRAFT
colouring in sheets,
Dressups, Construction
Events/Competitions
Kids Clubs
CHILL OUT
CLUB
FOOTY CLUB
Outside Activities
Adventure playground
Asphalt
Basket Ball Courts
Capture the flag w/jack
Basket Ball Courts
Adventure playground
Yoshi w/jessi
Srapbook art
Asphalt
Basket Ball Courts
Early Years Learning Framework Outcomes:
1-Children have a strong sense of identity.
(Emotional, Social)
2-Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
(Emotional, Social Cognitive)
3-Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
(Emotional, Social, Physical)
4-Children are confident and involved learners.
(Emotional, Social, Cognitive)
5-Children are effective communicators.
(Emotional, Social, Cognitive)
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Asphalt
Basket Ball Courts
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THE NFPS ADVERTISEMENTS
This section of the school newsletter does not reflect the values or ethos of NFPS.
It contains paid advertising and community announcements
AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Green Frogs
North Fitzroy Library
A fun Reading Circle for kids in prep
to grade three
Run on the first Wednesday of every month during
term time
North Fitzroy Library
Wednesday 4 February
4pm – 5pm
For more information contact Bridget
1300 695 427
ADVERTISEMENTS
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
I’m 18 years old, responsible and love looking after
kids. I have my WWC and have looked after children
from as little as 4 months – 10 year olds. Available
for after school pick-ups and weekend work. I can
give references too! I’m an ex student of Fitzroy
North Primary School.
Jessica Phillips 0412 678 312
I’m a second year Melbourne University student
available for babysitting in the local area,
experienced with children and reliable. Please
contact Mollie on 0433206324.
MALCOLM THE MOUSE NEEDS A NEW HOME!
We are leaving Melbourne / returning to the US at
the end of June and need to find a new home for our
pet mouse. He is a very cute brown/ white mouse,
about 6 months old, and comes with cage and all
accessories.
If you or someone you know might be interested,
please call Helen at 0473 343 824. [Hazel, 56C]
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Hi, I'm a Mum with kids at NFPS and I'm also a
video producer. I'm making a short video-for-web
about sibling rivalry and am looking for siblings aged
between 6 and 9 years old. The siblings will be
needed for about 30-45 minutes on Saturday 30th
May to chat about being a sibling, what they love and
what frustrates them about their brother or sister.
The kids will need to be naturally outgoing, chatty
and be able to follow some gentle direction. Please,
no shy or quiet kids. If you and your kids are
interested please email me for more information:
[email protected].
Many thanks, Nadia Hume
AFTERCARE 2015 BABYSITTING LIST
NAME
CONTACT DETAILS
SARAH R
[email protected]
0410 420 587
JESSI
0437 475 118
BRIONY
0414 187 516
STEVEN
0422 205 767
OLIVER
0430 450 229
ANNABEL
0433 236 215
[email protected]
JACK
HANNAH
0430 106 133
0400 138 897
0411 452 080
[email protected]
SOPHIE
BRAD
KAHLI
LIAM
YANN
SARAH C
0432 688 332
0424 661 050
[email protected]
0423 307 809
0437 352 606
0449 856 531
0409 795 767
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THE NFPS ADVERTISEMENTS
This section of the school newsletter does not reflect the values or ethos of NFPS.
It contains paid advertising and community announcements
Wednesday 27th May at 11am children across the country will be
enjoying the same book in the 15th Annual National Simultaneous
Storytime. This event aims to encourage more young Australians to
read and enjoy books as well as promoting the value of literacy using
an Australian children’s book. In 2015 the book is The Brothers
Quibble by Aaron Blabey.
Yarra libraries is very excited to be involved in this wonderful event by hosting a storytime in the Darling
Gardens from 10:30am – 11:30am including of course the reading of The Brothers Quibble at exactly
11am.
We would love it if your younger classes could join us for this event. We would be happy for the children
to bring a snack and enjoy their recess while listening to our fun and engaging storytime.
Please RSVP your attendance to this event to either Lizzie or Bridget by Wednesday 20th May. We hope
you can join us.
Many thanks,
Bridget Gray
Children’s and Youth Services Librarian
North Fitzroy Library 240 St George’s Road FITZROY NORTH VIC 3068
[email protected]
T (03) 9426 5661 F 9481 0223
Lizzie Gilmour
Children’s and Youth Services Librarian
Collingwood Library 11 Stanton Street, ABBOTSFORD VIC 3066
[email protected]
T (03) 9426 5626 F 9481 0223