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Term 1, Week 5 27 February 2020

Calendar

February

Friday 28 February School’s Clean Up Australia Day“Emu parade” after lunch to pick up rubbish around the school. Students should bring gloves if they wish to use them.

March

Monday 2 March Area swimming carnivalFriday 6 March Assembly - Year 5/6W item

2.40pm in the hall

Saturday 7 March Peel High School Year 7 Open Day9.30am-12 noonParents and Guardians of students currently in Year 6 (2020) who are interested in the Year 7 Selective Class for 2021

Monday 9 March NRMA Bus Safety for KindiesWednesday 11 March P&C Meeting

7pm in the staff room

Thursday 12 March Selective schools test

April

Friday 3 April Assembly - Year 5/6R item2.40pm in the hall

Monday 6 April State swimming carnivalWednesday 8 April P&C Meeting

7pm in the staff room

Thursday 9 April Term 1 endsFriday 10 April Good FridayMonday 13 April Easter MondaySaturday 25 April ANZAC DayMonday 27 April Term 2 commences

Staff Development Day

Tuesday 28 April Term 2 commences for students Life Education Van visit

May

Tuesday 5 May Come and Try Dayfor students starting Kindergarten in 2021

Friday 8 May School cross countryTuesday 12 May NAPLAN commencesWednesday 13 May P&C Meeting

7pm in the staff room

Friday 22 May Assembly - Year 4/5 item

Clothing Pool - open each Monday and the first Friday of each month, 2.30-3.30pm

Building confidence in our childrenChristopher Jackson, Principal

A person who is confident is someone who is sure of their own abilities and qualities.

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Over the past few days I have noticed a number of children exhibit wonderful qualities of compassion, empathy and confidence both in the classroom and in the playground. Confidence is something we can’t teach, but we can provide opportunities where children can gain confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Building a child’s self-esteem starts from birth. The key is “unconditional love”. If a child feels a parent’s affection, confidence will develop naturally.

As teachers we see children develop in the classroom much more when they are confident in what they are doing. Reading doesn’t seem as difficult if they have “that edge”. So how do we instil this in our children?

I was reading an article the other day about encouraging confidence in children and several aspects popped out for me. As parents we do these things but there were times when bringing up my own children I wished I had been reminded of them.

Firstly it’s important to believe in your child and show it. Let

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE ... from Page 1

Congratulations to these students, who will be receiving Gold Awards at the Assembly on Friday 6 March:

MILLIE TRAINMATHEW MURPHYCHELSEA FITTLER

ADAM COOPERLUCY JORDANMIA GENTLE

ELSIE GREENTREE

“With realisation of one’s own potential and self confidence in one’s ability one can build a better world”

Dalai Lama

them know they’re a worthwhile, lovable individual. Always give praise and positive feedback. Your child will measure their worth and achievements by what you think of them.

Say “Well done, that was hard, and you managed it” This is music to young ears.

But also reassure them that it’s OK to make mistakes and that it’s all part of growing up.

This was one I don’t know that I did so well in this busy life we lead. Practise active listening and listen carefully. Repeat what you’ve heard to make sure you understand and give positive prompts to encourage your child to continue. Make sure you acknowledge their feelings and help them express them verbally: “I’m upset because ...” or “I feel happy when ...”.

Only criticise behaviour, not your child. It’s very easy to fall

into this trap, but too much criticism tells your child they’re a bad person.

Ensure you respect your child’s interests, even if they seem boring to you. Take a genuine interest in your child’s friends, and what’s happening at school.

Accept any fears or insecurities your child expresses as genuine, even if they seem trivial to you, don’t just brush them aside. If your child says “I’m useless at maths” say “You’re obviously finding maths a struggle, how can I help you?” rather than

“That’s silly” or “Well you’d better start improving”.

Each year our children amaze us when they perform in front of others. Later this year we will be rehearsing for our whole-school musical, “Bugsy Malone”, which I’ll be auditioning for at the end of this term. Instilling them with the confidence to “give it a go” and try their best is what is important.

EXTENDED LEAVEIf you are planning to take your child out of school for leave of more than a few days, e.g. a family holiday, please remember to give this information in written form to the school well in advance of the intended absence.

Please do not leave it up to your child to let the teacher know your plans – it is necessary for the school to have documentation and signatures.

The following notes have been sent home this week:

All studentsLibrary information

Selected studentsTamworth Hockey gala day

" Notes due Friday 28 February

PSSA Boys Cricket " Notes due Thursday 27 February

Year 1 studentsFree dental screening

" Notes due Tuesday 10 March

Kindergarten studentsBus safety program

" Notes due Friday 6 March

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Mung beans!“In the garden this week we planted mung beans and after we finished we helped the weeding team. We wrote mung bean recipes and we ate rice paper rolls with marinated tofu and dipping sauce.”

Gypsy Cottrell

“In the garden this week we got to learn about mung beans and grow some of the mung bean sprouts. We ate rice paper rolls and they were delicious.”

Ailie Gibson

“I had a great time in the garden planting, and finding recipes for mung beans in the kitchen.”

Alex Mackenzie

“We did weeding and planting seeds in the garden this week and we got to eat food and write about recipes for mung beans in the kitchen.”

Hugh Sartori

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Introducing our staff ...

Rebecca WilkinsonStudent Learning Support Officer(SLSO)

Years of serviceThree years total - one year at Nemingha Public School.

Previous schoolsSt Edwards Primary School.

Interests and hobbiesGym and yoga, spending time with my family.

Schools attended as a studentHillvue Public School, Peel High School, Tamworth High School.

I love my job. I love working at Nemingha Public School. I am grateful to everyone involved in assisting my position and to all the students.

Is your child

starting kindergarten in 2021?

Our local public schools provide quality education programs in well resourced and inclusive settings. The Tamworth City Combined Public Schools information session is an excellent opportunity for families to learn more about the kindergarten enrolment process. You will be able to speak with principals and other leading educators in a relaxed and friendly environment.

When: Tuesday 17 March 2020 Time: 5:30—7:30 pm Where: Tamworth Community Centre,

Darling Street, Tamworth

Schools participating: Hillvue PS Kootingal PS Nemingha PS Oxley Vale PS

Tamworth PS Tamworth South PS Tamworth West PS Timbumburi PS

Tintinhull PS Westdale PS

A broad curriculum

offering academic, practical and

creative learning opportunities,

taught by a cohesive,

collaborative team

Established in 1939 we have a tradition of

pride in our school with core values of respect, excellence

and fairness

Vision Statement

“Proudly committed to producing thinking,

well-educated, skilled, flexible and caring people capable of confident effective

participation in society.”

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School 585 Calala Lane, Tamworth NSW 2340

6764 8600 www.farrer.nsw.edu.au

This is your opportunity to tour our campus and see what Farrer can offer your son

OPEN DAY 2020 WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH

8.30 – 2.00PM We are the only boys’ agricultural Government selective school in Australia. Farrer has established an enviable reputation as a centre of excellence in academics, agriculture, welfare and sports programs. Catering to the education of both day and boarding students Farrer is set on 191 hectares of prime agricultural land, 10 kilometres from Tamworth, New South Wales.

Register online at Farrer

by Monday 16th March 2020 6764-8607 – Kerry Hussey – Enrolments Officer

Wear casual clothing & bring a hat. Refreshments and a light lunch will be served.

Tamworth High School is an inclusive centre of innovation, creativity and excellence.Willis Street Tamworth South NSW 2340 | PO Box 5348 Tamworth South NSW 2340 | T: 02 6765 7888 | Fax: 02 6762 1264

E: tamworth-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au W: tamworth-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

expoTuesday 10 March 2020

6.00pm THS CafeteriaThis is your opportunity to engage with the teaching and executive staff at Tamworth High School. Our school will be on show and ready to answer your questions about

your child’s enrolment and education at a quality public high school.

Each faculty will be on display to excite and inform you about what’s on offer at THS. Interactive displays, lucky

door prizes and face to face time with our teachers.

Supper will be served by our HSC Hospitality students with short performances by our CaPA students.

Let us show you what THS is really all about!

All Welcome!

Year 7 2021

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Sports News

Zone swimmingOn Friday 21 February the Zone swimming carnival was held at Scully Park. It was a fantastic day for Nemingha and the students represented us with pride and enthusiasm.Congratulations to Porscha Ring and Eric Russell, who were the 11 years boy and girl champions. Nemingha came 2nd on the day and won the ‘B’ Schools trophy. Three out of our four relay teams placed in the top four in their event.Thank you must go to all of the parents, especially Therese Knee, Meagan Kelly and Emilie Russell, for assisting with students and timekeeping.The regional swimming carnival will be held next Monday 2 March in Armidale. Best of luck to Porscha Ring, Raeya Mitchell, Eric Russell, Jiah Kelly, Beau Wiegold, Parker Beaton, Joey Scott, Lewis Lesslie, Harrison Hamilton, Chloe Breen, Alex Mackenzie, Georgia Scanlon and Angus Brennan.

Sporting trialsAs you would be aware, due to the weather and the availability of teachers some of the trials have been moved to different times. The students are informed either the day before the trials if needing to bring equipment from home or at the morning assembly’s. If your child is away for any reason and missed a trial please let me know via email Kristine.sharkey@det.nsw.edu.au.

Zone basketballBest of luck to Harrison Hamilton, who made it through the first round of zone basketball and will be competing in the second round on Friday for a spot in the north-west team for the state carnival.

Parent helpers for sport teamsIf you are keen to help out with any of the PSSA sporting teams or Friday night rugby union, please contact the school or send an email with your name, contact details and which sports you would like to be involved with. I am always looking for parents to help out with training and the gala days. It is greatly appreciated.

Kristine Sharkey, Sports Coordinator

Registrations are now open for DUNGOWAN JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

To register go to www.playrugbyleague.com

Enquiries: message us on Facebook, or email dungowancowboysjuniors@outlook.com

Bus Safety WeekThis week is Bus Safety Week.Bus Safety Week is part of the ‘Be Bus Aware’ campaign which raises awareness for all road users on how to stay safe on and around buses, helping to reduce injuries and fatalities.

Your child is a vulnerable road user. They are still developing the skills that help them to judge the direction of sound and the speed and distance of vehicles. Your child is physically small, making it harder for drivers to see them. They may be easily distracted and tend to only be able to focus on one thing at a time. This means that they find it difficult to deal with sudden changes in the traffic environment.

Your child may be able to tell you the rules and how to keep safe near in and around vehicles, but in reality, will not always be able to apply them.

Tamworth Buslines has included a number of small videos from the Centre for Road Safety on their Facebook page which you might like to watch with your children.

The links are also provided below for convenience:

https://youtu.be/5SoGLJx4_3c

https://youtu.be/_uctAAf9nYs

https://youtu.be/hNSGCy7IGJE

https://youtu.be/RXHlJaK-5-g

You will also find information and activities to share with your children at the Safetytown web site.

Please find attached to your Newslink this week a “You can help survey” for Term 4 last year. In this survey we are seeking feedback on the Presentation Day.

Information from this survey will be presented to School Council at next month’s meeting. We value your input.