FROM THE PRINCIPAL

REMINDERS

Friday, December 20th - Pupil Fee

Term One 2014 - Teachers Resume - Tuesday, January 28th

- Pupil Free Day - Wednesday, January 29th

- All Students Resume -- Thursday, January 30th

December 19th, 2013

‘Learning for Life”

www.nathaliaps.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 03 58662677

Principal: Vicki McManus

Holders of Nathalia’s educational history since 1878

Dear Families,

What an amazing year we have had and hasn't it flown past!

We began the year discovering a bit of a water leak which has

grown into a significant issue.

Mid year, the students had an exciting day working from off site

locations while a sonar detector was used to try and locate the

problem, unfortunately no luck there. We are now 10 months later still

negotiating with DEECD around what to do and how to do it. Crossing

our fingers we will have some solution before school returns.

We have also had 2 very successful camps and a sleep over,

great results in our athletics and RACV Energy Challenge. The senior

classes trialled the Super Class model using fluid learning groups. This

was so successful we have moved over to this model of delivering our

curriculum and know the students will definitely be the winners.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

Week Ending

13.12.2013

P/W Ashleigh

1/2B Ainsley

1/2H Eliza

3B Maizie

4/5S Caleb

5/6J Olivia

Congratulations

Staffing Changes

Mrs Keogh went on long service leave and we welcomed Tania Broadwood to the team. Mrs

Keogh has now retired and we wish her all the very best for the future. Alison has been a long standing

member of our school community. In her many years with the school she has not only been a teacher across

all the year levels, she has also been a member of school council, facilitated our student reports, lead

numeracy as our numeracy leader, strengthened our transition program, taught and facilitated the

swimming as we'll be parent of her children who attended Nathalia Primary. Her skill and dedication will be

missed at Nathalia and hope she enjoys her retirement with family and friends.

We also say farewell to Tania Broadwood who will return to her base school. Tania stepped in mid

year and has done a brilliant job. It has been lovely having the animals as a part of our school and I know the

children have benefited from their presence.

Miss Sezun will also move on after Friday as she takes up her new position down in the Geelong

area. Melanie has been an asset to our school and was one of the driving forces behind our class structure

trial. Her energy and vibrant approach to teaching will be missed by all and we wish her the very best in her

new role.

We are very excited to welcome Monique Ringin to our staff for 2014. Monique is currently teaching

at St Mel’s Primary School in Shepparton and will join our team in 2014. The selection panel was extremely

impressed with the quality of applications and had well over 40 applicants for this position. It was genuinely

a very difficult job, however we are extremely pleased to welcome Monique and know she will be an exciting

asset to our school.

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STAR OF THE WEEK

Week Ending

December 13th, 2013

Teagan Peterson

“For being a great role model

and

Leader all year.”

Congratulations

DECEMBER

19th December—Last day for pupils.

School concludes at 3.20

2014

January 28th , 2014 - Term One commences &

teachers resume.

Thursday, January 30th, 2014 -

All Students commence

2013 SCHOOL

CALENDAR

OF EVENTS

Family Farewells

We also farewell a number families who after a number of

years will complete their journey with our school.

We would like to acknowledge the support and work of the

following families:

Johnson, Modlic, Peterson, Sposito, Stevenson, Willams and

Young.

We wish each of you all the very best into your future

educational journey.

Nathalia Learning Community

Also in 2013 our staff enjoyed a day of training with staff

from all the schools in our Nathalia Learning Community as well as

had the benefit of a partnership with Australian Catholic University

(ACU) placing 4 student teachers in our school undertaking a variety

of research project around stronger student engagement. We look

forward to the work we will be doing in 2014 and beyond with our

partner schools.

Term One commencement 2014

Just remember school will resume on Thursday, January

30th at 8.50am for all students.

Prep Rest Days

During first term the prep children will have a rest day every

Wednesday for the first 4 weeks. The dates are:

Wednesday, February, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.

School Uniform

A reminder that our school uniform includes BLACK school shoes,

not white or multicoloured. It is also compulsory to wear full uniform

every day by every student. Leggings, jewellery, nail polish and/or

makeup WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please support us to make our

school one to remain proud of.

I wish each and every one of you a very safe Christmas and

a prosperous new year and look forward to seeing you all in 2014.

Vicki McManus,

Principal.

M athletics

Awards

Gold: Joel 1/2H

Silver :

Lachlan, Kyle & Brandon - 1/2H

P arents’ Club

The Committee would like to thank all families who have very

generously supported all our fund raising activities, including Tucker

Days, Raffles, School Fair, and Sports Days, throughout the year.

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas break and we look

forward to seeing you all again in 2014.

Julie Lindsay.

Yalca North Christmas Tree

is on again

Thursday 19th December

7.30pm start

At the Stan Brown Pavilion

Yalca North Recreation Reserve

On the Murray Valley Highway Entry fee: $5.00

Please bring a plate of supper, per family, to share.

Lucky door prize – $1 per ticket

Lots of fun games for the kids and a visit from Santa

For more information phone:- Corina McLeod 5868 2144 or Veronica Williams 5868 3290

Gift around $10

Merry Christmas to all our families

and school community

We wish you all a safe and Happy Christmas

5 years to 12 years from

6.30pm until 8.30pm

Christmas Theme

Prize for Best Dressed

Nathalia Community Centre

Robertson Street, NATHALIA

Friday 20th December 2013

For more information please don't hesitate to contact Vicki at

Nathalia Community Centre 58 662 795 or 0439 428 913

No pass outs on the night

Parents need to sign consent form

Parent need to collect child/children at end of Disco

Zero Tolerance on language and bad behaviour parents will be

notified to collect child

Please come along and enjoy the night. Plenty of free giveaways

through out the night.

Swimming Program is running for 2 weeks 6th

-10th

Jan , 13th

-17th

Jan 2014. To book or for

further inquiries please call Kylie Botterill 0418 345 497

Early Morning Swimming has started every Tuesday and Thursday morning 6am- 8am. Will

only not open if there’s lightning, thunder, real heavy rain and public holidays.

Due to some funding the Pool has extend their hours and will remain open until 8pm every

Friday night, unless the temperature is forecast under 25 by 9 am.

Water aerobics will be here every Thursday night at 6pm. Cost is $4.50 members and $9 for

casuals. The only time it won’t be on is weather, forecast under 25

Open day will be on Saturday 21st December free entry into the pool and inflatable available

between 3pm - 5pm.

Our Movie Night will take place Saturday 21st December, “ Wreck it Ralph “ will be on show

starting at 9pm at a Cost.

UP COMING EVENTS

NATHALIA POOL