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October 16th 2014
Newsletter No.32
THE NFPS NEWS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TERM4
Oct
Fri
Mon
Nov
17
20
Tues
Tues
Fri
21
28
31
Mon
Tues
3
4
9
12
14
Wed
Fri
OSHC Accounts Due
2015 OSHC Registration forms out
Grade 2 Excursion – Werribee Zoo
Preps – “Tiddalick” Workshop
Grade 6 Graduation photo
Gr 5/6 Extended Bike Ride
Gr 4 Excursion
Student Free Day – School Closed for all Students
Melbourne Cup Day - Public Holiday
SCHOOL FETE DAY
Prep Transition Starts
2015 OSHC Registration Closes
FROM YOUR PRINCIPAL
Desperately seeking volunteers: The Canteen Needs your Love:
These two wonderful people are employed to run your
Canteen. Every day of the week, should you require
the service as busy parents, a healthy customised lunch
can be ordered from the Canteen for your child, and that is then
delivered to the classroom in time for lunch. In addition, the Canteen
serves healthy snacks at recess. I wish, when I was a busy working
parent, that I had had access to such a service. My poor child threw
his abysmal –scraped- together lunch out daily, he now tells me, as
neither his father nor I had the time to put into preparing the
thoughtful, nutritionally sound and healthy lunch that our students can
get from the Canteen.
Unfortunately, the school can only continue to offer this service if the
Canteen can break even financially each year. For this to happen, we
rely on parent volunteers. We have close to 800 parents. If only 25%
offered one day voluntarily a year, we’d be right! Your generosity with
one day of your life per year would really help.
Thanks for your support of the Fete
On the note of supporting your child’s school in these days where
Government funding seems to be ever dwindling, thanks to all those stalwarts who always work tirelessly for the
Fete, and to all the new parents who have come on board for the first time this year. We rely heavily on the
funds we raise through our Fete for the “icing” on our educational “cake”, and the children and teachers
collectively thank you in advance for what promises to be another NFPS Fete triumph!
Introducing Juliana, our new French and Mandarin teacher (below)
Connie Watson – Principal
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October 16th 2014
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PROFILE OF OUR NEW FRENCH / MANDARIN TEACHER: JULIANA NGIAM
To help you gain a better appreciation of the skills and experience I bring to these programs,
below is a snapshot of my background and credentials.
Background
I was born in Singapore of Chinese descent, and studied both English and Mandarin at primary
school, later adding French as a third language in high school. After migrating to Sydney, I
continued with Mandarin and French studies, where I discovered an aptitude for languages
and a love for travelling. This led to a Bachelor’s degree in French, Japanese and Spanish,
after which I taught English in Japan as a TESOL instructor for two years.
On return to Sydney, the siren call of the corporate sector led to a Masters in Commerce
(majoring in Asian Economics), which segued into a career in the internet sector as a project manager for 13+ years,
courting clients such as Canon, Toyota, Foxtel and the Federal Government. Needless to say, all a walk in the park
compared to teaching Preps to Yr 6 as a primary school teacher since 2011 
Language Teaching Philosophy and Approach
Exposure to the teaching methodologies of five different languages from primary to tertiary level, and experience as a
TESOL and generalist primary school teacher, has given me a robust understanding of the key principles integral to
successful language learning. In brief, children learn languages most effectively when it is relevant, interactive and
creative.
RELEVANT: All French and Mandarin lessons at NFPS are custom-created using the best and most up-to-date
resources from the Victorian Department of Education, language textbooks, and digital/internet resources. Planning for
each year level is based on the AusVELS Language Curriculum guidelines. This ensures that students are equipped
to progress smoothly into high school language classes in ensuing years.
Importantly, all NFPS French and Mandarin lessons focus on providing language and vocabulary that students use in
their everyday lives. This encourages them to use it as often as possible in and out of school with family and friends.
Vocabulary and grammar are taught implicitly through conversational language, so that these are absorbed easily
through frequent use in context.
INTERACTIVE & CREATIVE: Language learning requires a lot of memorization. Students remember best when all
five senses and creative faculties are engaged. Being a musician (piano AMEB Grade 8 and ukulele player) and an
amateur artist, I am a passionate advocate of using the arts to convey a sense of joyous learning in the classroom.
Students are encouraged to interact frequently with each other to practice dialogues and vocabulary through music, art
and drama.
Experience and credentials at a glance:
Qualifications
 Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Uni. Auckland)
 Master of Commerce (UNSW)
 Bachelor of Arts (UNSW - French, Japanese,
Spanish)
 TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages)
Teaching experience and highlights
 Primary Teacher Yr 2-6: Cairns & Auckland (2011 –
2013)
 Founder of St Joseph’s School Ukulele Club (NZ): we
played at the 2011 NZ Rugby World Cup celebrations
 Founder of Holy Cross School Mandarin Club
(Cairns)
Please feel free to contact me via the office if you have any questions or would like to discuss your children’s progress.
Thank you very much for your continued support!
Merci beaucoup and xie xie,
Juliana Ngiam
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October 16th 2014
Newsletter No.32
VERY HAPPY GRADE 3 & 4 CAMPERS
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October 16th 2014
Newsletter No.32
“HAPPY ITALIAN SPEAKING CAMPERS”
ITALIAN CAMP 2014
Salve! Eccoci al Campeggio Italiano! Che tempo magnifico!
Last week 15 students from NFPS were on an Italian study camp with 5 other schools from the Inner Northern
Italian network!
They visited the original macaroni factory and cricket willow settled by Swiss Italians - more information in
next week's newsletter.
NEW BURMESE BRIDGE ON THE BLOCK
HERE TIS!
Multiple requests from Junior School Council have finally
resulted in this new piece of equipment. Enjoy!
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October 16th 2014
JSC NEWS
Do you have the cutest pet at
NFPS?
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ATHLETICS
Division Athletics Wednesday 8th October 2014
Lort Smith- Animal Hospital Fundraiser
Cutest Pet Photo Competition
The JSC will be running “The Cutest Pet at NFPS”
photo competition to raise money for the Lort
Smith Animal Hospital.
Entry: You can enter a photo of your pet for just
$2. All photos will then be put on display.
Voting: Students can vote for the pet they think is
the cutest for just 50 cents.
Winner: The photo with the most votes will win “The
Cutest Pet at NFPS”. The winner will win a pet
hamper, as well as the photo being published in the
North Fitzroy Newsletter. All students who vote
for the winner will then go into a draw to win a
special prize.
When: Photo entries (no larger than A4 size) must
be submitted from week 3-5 and voting will open in
Week 6. The winner will be announced at Assembly
in week 8. Please put your name and grade at the
back of the photo so it can be return to you.
Good luck!
Lou Corso & JSC reps.
BACK 2 SCHOOL FITNESS
Back 2 School Fitness is running fundraising group
fitness sessions here at school in the hall. They are
offering ONE FREE WEEK of these sessions – at
6:00 am on Monday 20th, Wednesday 22nd, Friday
Congratulations to all
students that
participated at
Division Athletics on
Wednesday 8th
October.
We had a great day
with some excellent
results. Some of the
better results included
Saskia 2nd High Jump,
Eva 1st Shot Put,
Fionnuala 1st Discus,
Charlotte 2nd 1500m,
Adam 1st Discus, Chris 1st in Shot Put, Taran 1st in
High Jump and Shot Put and Scarlett 2nd in 1500.
These students
participated at
Regional level on
Wednesday 15th at
Meadowglen
Athletics Track in
Epping.
Lou Corso
24th and at 8.00 am on Saturday 25th. Please
contact [email protected].
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October 16th 2014
Newsletter No.32
REGIONAL ATHLETICS
Khan Academy
Maths homework for Grades
3-6 is set by classroom
teachers through Khan Academy. All students have
an account and teachers can monitor their progress.
Khan Academy provides individual learning programs
for students and has a curriculum spanning from
kindergarten to university level. Parents can also
join, there is no cost. See the Khan Academy site
for instructions on joining as a parent.
www.khanacademy.org
Mastery of 3rd Grade
Congratulations to James K (3C) and the Michelle E.
(mother of Campbell 3C) on Mastering 3rd Grade.
Well done!
FETE 2014
PICK UP
YOUR FETE
SIGNAGE
BOARDS
Congratulations to Saskia who finished third in high
jump at Regional Athletics on Wednesday 15th
October.
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING DATES
The following are the dates for the school council
meetings:
November 12th
December 10th
Fete Signage – It’s
time to start advertising that our fete is coming up!
We have 100 signboards 60x80cm promoting the
fete. If you live on a busy road where lots of people
could see our sign, please collect one from the
office now.
SPECIAL THANKS
A very BIG special thank you to Georgia Hargraves
for collecting all the signatures necessary for our
Road Closure Permit that is required for Fete Day.
FAMILY HELP!
ABC BAND PRACTICE
ABC Band practice will be on every Thursday
morning from 8:20 am in the Music room! Please
bring instruments and music stands.
We are trying to locate the family that have a
contact with a chicken farm? We need to know for
the Fete.
Please call Georgia Hogg at school
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October 16th 2014
Newsletter No.32
BOOKSTALL
We are now collecting Books
Please send your books along NOW!
It would be a great help if you could put the books
in low-sided fruit/veggie boxes (ask your fruit
store for a couple) and sort them into children's
books, adult fiction and adult non-fiction.
Books can be dropped off directly to the portable
classroom - please put books in the alcove to the
left as you come in the first door.
Thanks for your help, Megan 0417 535 510
CRAFT HELPERS NEEDED
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE
CONSIDER
VOLUNTEERING FOR
CANTEEN DUTY…
YOU CAN SIGN UP ANY TIME.
WE URGENTLY NEED YOUR HELP!
Just call 9481 5860
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE YOUR SHIFT, PLEASE
LET THE OFFICE OR CANTEEN KNOW AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE.
If you have an ability to sew, knit or crochet we
need your help for the Fete Craft Stall.
There will be a regular stitching group to join for
those who would like inspiration and support. We
knit and crochet tea cosies, small dolls blankets and
stuffed knitted toys. If you are able to assist with
any of these please contact the school office or me
on [email protected] or 0422586187
EMERGENCY HELPERS ALSO NEEDED.
SPECIAL – UNTIL SOLD OUT
Twisty bolognaise pasta $5.00
CANTEEN NEWS & ROSTER 2014
OCT
Mon 27
Tue 28
Wed 29
Thur 30
Fri 31
Catherine Morton
Fozia Mohammed
Rachelle Binney
Sandra Pozzebon
Kate Cordukes
NOV
Mon 3
Tue 4
Wed 5
Thur 6
Fri 7
Student Free Day
Melbourne Cup Day
Marnie Cahill
Claire Dunning
Nadia Hume
Lindy Whyte
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October 16th 2014
SHAKESPEARE CLUB
1.
The Shakespeare Club desperately needs
artificial flowers donated
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FNPS PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS FILM NIGHTS
The Parents Association will be holding
a film night fundraiser at Westgarth
Cinemas in Term 3. It will be a great
way to catch up with parents and friends, have a
night out and fundraise! If you are interested in
helping with the organisation of the film night
please contact Simone on 0426 257 904. Keep a
look out for the film, date and ticket details in the
newsletter.
SAUSAGE SIZZLE - STATE ELECTION DAY
The Parents Association will be running a sausage
sizzle fundraiser on Election Day, Saturday 29
November. If you are interested in helping out
please contact Simone on 0426 257 904.
PLEASE LEAVE AT FRONT OFFICE
THANK YOU FROM JSC
Thank you to City of Yarra for your kind donation of
our recycled bins. All classrooms now have them.
NEXT MEETING of the Parent’s Association
Wednesday 29th October 7.30pm
Lord Newry Hotel upstairs
For any questions about the Parents Association or
to join contact Vinu Patel on 0414 789 432 or
Simone Stevenson on 0426 257 904
EXCURSION PAYMENTS
Dear Parents,
Just to clarify, when you receive an excursion
permission form for your child, the form needs to
be signed and sent back to school as soon as
possible. Payment for the activity can be made
when you receive your next monthly statement so
you do not need to send in small amounts of cash.
The exceptions to this are camps, swimming and
certain sports competitions – these will have an
invoice attached to the permission form and must
be paid for prior to the activity.
If you have any difficulty making payments, or any
questions in relation to your family statement,
please do not hesitate to call the office.
Michelle Westlake
LOST PROPERTY
Lost property will be bagged at the end of Monday
20th October and sent to charity.
Weather permitting lost property will be in the
playground on Friday and Monday for children and
families to check through.
Lost property is located on the rack next to the lift
in the senior building at other times.
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STUDENT FREE DAY BOOKING FORM
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 2014
FOR WORKING OR STUDYING FAMILIES ONLY
THIS DAY WILL ONLY BE OFFERED IF A MINIMUM
OF 25 CHILDREN ENROLS
WHEN:
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3rd
WHERE:
THE HALL
COST:
$45.00 PER CHILD
TIME:
(Day before Melbourne Cup Day)
TBA
CHILD NAMES: _____________________________
_____________________________
PARENT NAME: _________________________
PARENT EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________
(For confirmation of booking)
BOOKINGS CLOSE 6PM WEDNESDAY 29TH OCTOBER.
BOOKINGS WILL NOT BE TAKEN AFTER THIS DATE.
A program will be made available for families closer to this date indicating
what fun filled activities we will be doing on this day.
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THE OSHC NEWSLETTER
th
October 16 2014
([email protected])
IMPORTANT DATES:
Monday 20th Oct
Re-enrolment forms for
returning OSHC families for
2015 issued
Monday October 20th
Kids Club commence in
aftercare
nd
Wednesday Oct 22
AASC commences for
Term 4
th
Wednesday Oct 29
Bookings close for Student
Free Day
Monday Nov 3rd
Student Free Day No School
If you require care please
complete Student Free Day
Booking Form Attached to
this newsletter.
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
10.15am-6.15pm
9482 4273
Don’t forget to grab a Kids Club brochure from the round table.
Clubs commence next week
ACCOUNTS DUE TOMORROW.
THIS ACCOUNT MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE YOU CAN REENROL YOUR CHILD FOR 2015
2015 OSHC REGISTRATION FORMS: If your child requires before or after
school care in 2015 you MUST complete a 2015 OSHC Registration form.
Enrolment and bookings do not carry over each year, all families must re-enrol.
Forms will be distributed with the newsletter on Thursday October 16 th. The
latest OSHC account issued on Monday Oct 6th MUST BE PAID IN FULL before
your 2015 OSHC Registration form can be processed. If you have an outstanding
account with OSHC we will not be able to process your enrolment or bookings
until the account is paid in full.
Families who have Prep children commencing in 2015 please note that our
2.30pm to 3.30pm Prep Early Finish program will only be able to accommodate
30 children. Please ensure to complete a 2015 yellow OSHC registration form as
well as the blue Prep Program form. Both forms can be returned no earlier than
Monday Oct 20th up until Friday November 14th. Please ensure to hand enrolment
forms to a staff member or to the front office. Please do not hand to your child’s
class teacher. All forms must be dated and timed on arrival to assist with the
allocation of places.
A confirmation letter will be issued to families during the last 2 weeks of term
indicating which days your child/ren have successfully booked in for
2015.Please note we have had waiting list in the past so please ensure to
complete and return your registration forms before the closing date of Friday
November 14th to avoid missing out on child care.
Hard copies of the forms can also be collected from the front office or from
outside the aftercare office after the 20th Oct. Copies can also be emailed upon
request.
SEE BELOW OUR PIZZA DAY PICS FROM THE LAST DAY OF TERM 3
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Week 3 Term 4 2014
*Remember this program is flexible and can change at any time. Free choice is provided every day.
MONDAY
20.10.14
TUESDAY
21.10.14
WEDNESDAY
22.10.14
THURSDAY
23.10.14
FRIDAY
24.10.14
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.
Chill out
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Fruit and vegetables, dips and
crackers.
Inside Activities
Free craft
Paper Plate fish bowls
Free craft
Choc Chip Cookies
w/jess
Free craft.
Clay Pendants w/Lucille
Free craft.
Dinosaurs box monsters
Available every day
Lego, mobilo, blocks, books,
dress ups, pencils, textas, tape
Paper, marble run, play mats,
crayons, stencils
Magazines, sports equipment,
board games,
Glue sticks, toy cars, soft toys,
chalk,
colouring in sheets,
Dressups, Construction
David Attenborough
Weird Science
Games Club
Green Team
Trivia & Puzzles
Afternoon Snack
5óclock food.
Library
AASC
Kids Clubs
Outside Activities
Cricket Club
Frisbee
Hoola Hoop
Adventure playground
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)
GAMES
READING
MOVIES
DRAWING
RELAXING
CRAFT
Asphalt
Basket Ball Courts