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SLETTER PARENT/TEACHER DISCUSSIONS
The Parent Teacher Discussions will be held in the last week of this term as part of our reporting to parents on student achievement. Parents will receive Student Reports on Tuesday 21st June and then attend Parent Teacher Discussions on Thursday 23rd June 2016. Parents will receive a letter outlining how to register to access SENTRAL Digital Portfolios . There are more instructions on page 6. If you experience trouble, pop into school and we can help you access the system. We have five families already registered. Once on the Parent portal, click on Dashboard then Resources and you will see the work samples of your child’s learning. If you do not have access to a computer or ipad please notify the Office.
All children will be required to attend school on Parent/Teacher Discussion Day. Confirmation of times will be sent home with the newsletter today.
INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS
To wear your PJ’s to help fundraise for homeless people! Thank you to all students that participated in raising
money for the homeless people, so that they can have a better sleep. Lots of great PJs at school yesterday! We
raised $ 150.00. Thanks to the Year 6 Leaders; Charlotte Brown, Ella Perry, Meg Devlin, Kiara Perry & Kiandra Polglaze for organising the event and encouraging the school community to think
of others. Well Done!
PIE DRIVE FUNDRAISER Attached to the newsletter are Pie Drive Forms. All forms with payment are due back at the office by next Thursday 16th June. Late orders cannot be accepted! Delivery will be on Thursday 23rd June. Pies will be available to pickup at Parent/Teacher Discussions. Money raised for this fundraiser will be used to subsidise the swimming program in Term 4.
SICKNESS AT SCHOOL Parents please note we have three students currently away from school with Chicken Pox. Please keep an eye on your child/ren. If your child is unwell please do not send him/her to school.
Principal
Ms Annette Sutherland
Business Manager
Mrs Rachel Hammond
Office Administrator Mrs Belinda Smythe
School Council
President Mrs Natalie Axford
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NEWSLETTER CONTENTS
Principal Notes ..1 Student Learning ..2 School Organisation ..4 Calendar ….7
Bloomfield Road, Nilma 3821 Telephone: (03)56232963 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nilmaps.vic.edu.au
NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Principal Notes
THANK YOU TO OUR DIARY SPONSORS
PUBLIC HOLIDAY MONDAY 13TH JUNE
NO SCHOOL
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R.E.A.L STUDENTS@NILMA Learner of the Week
Recognitions Homegroup 1/F Red
Homegroup 2/1 Green Homegroup 4/3 Blue
Sheree Casey Wilson
Homegroup 6/5/4 Yellow
STUDENT LEARNING @ NILMA
Happy Birthday
Nataly Santo
Leigha Archer
L.A.U.G.H Program Learning Activities Under Guidance of Home
NIGHTLY READING
50 nights Charlotte Brown
Kiara Perry
75 Nights Kaleb Majcherzak
Daniel Axford Kiandra Polglaze
PLAYGROUND
AWARDS
Winners
Zavier Allsopp
Bailey-Jack Christoph
Ryan Cane
R.E.A.L STUDENTS@NILMA Learner of the Week
Recognitions
Homegroup 1/F Red Jai MacFarlane
For persistence & effort during his learning this week. He has worked to stay on task & monitor his learning
goals.
Homegroup 2/1 Green Beth Axford
For being such a fantastic role model for all students both inside and outside of the classroom. You always work hard,
use manners and include others. Thanks for your lovely smile and enthusiasm .
Homegroup 4/3 Blue Sheree Casey Wilson
For continuing to set such a fine example to all the students in 4/3 Blue.
You consistently do your best in all areas of your learning, show respect to your peers and accept responsibility. You
demonstrate all the qualities of a REAL@ Nilma student. Congratulations
Sheree an outstanding effort!
Homegroup 6/5/4 Yellow Ella Perry
Always working towards your learning goals and sharing and being proud of your achievements. Being a double
LAUGH Legend is proof of how hard you work at being a great Visible
Learner!
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HOMEGROUP HAPPENINGS!
‘Make a Wish Wednesday’ Last week, students were asked to
contribute to our ‘Make a Wish Wednesday’
board. It was amazing to see what students
wished for, such as clean drinking water for
everyone, that homeless kids found a home,
and that there were no world wars. Some
truly global thinking from our 4/5/6
students!
The Ruby Reds having fun in the
garden program today.
Home
Group
- 6/5/4 -
Lemon
Journal Writing
Wow! I am going to Aus
kick. It was fun. We learnt
games. I had fun and we
learnt lots. I can kicks
foals. I feel happy. I only do it
on a Sunday. By Ty
I am so excited the Blues are playing
the lions. The Blues won. I was so
excited. By Harrison
In one week time I am going to the bush
and I am going to ride the motorbike. It
is a 70. I am going to stand on the 70. I
can’t wait until the weekend. By Blake
Home Group - 2/1 -
Home Group - 1/F -
Japanese News
In Japanese we have been working with Kanarko to model the animals of the Japanese Zodiac. This year is the Year of the Monkey. There is a different animal each year for 12 years then the cycle starts over again.
Home Group
- 4/3 -
Aqua Blue
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CHAPLAIN’S CHAT Hi parents, One of the building clocks that is essential to having a good relationship with your child is ‘respect’. In the ‘good old days’ it was commonly stated that children should respect their elders, this was sourced from a faith culture that respected parents, neighbours, neighbours possessions and vows made to another person. This has been slowly eroded over the past few decades and these days it is more often considered that respect has to be earned – even by parents. The ‘payoff’ is that they will naturally reciprocate by respecting you in return. For the best results I encourage you to respect their views on things, discuss matters of interest, listen to what they have to say and as they get older offer balanced argument. Don’t dismiss what they are saying by announcing that they don’t know what they are talking about. Respecting someone’s views doesn’t mean that you have to agree with them – but it does mean that you keep your cool and show them how to respond with understanding (rather than a loud voice or a wagging finger), before announcing that ‘actually in this case I am the parent’. Don’t assume that you always know best, but rather adopt the position of being a ‘lifelong learner’ – together. Enjoy the children. In the big picture you only have them for short period and your influence and love is the foundation of their lives. Remember in the long term – they choose your nursing home (chuckle). Have a great week. Anne Prime
SCHOOL ORGANISATION LIFE EDUCATION VAN—INCURSION On Friday 17th June, Nilma PS will be combining with Ellinbank PS for the Life Education Van Incursion. This day will be held at Nilma PS. This is a full day incursion, with the possibility of a parent session being held on the day also. More information and details regarding the Life Education Van visit, will be sent out closer to the day. The cost for the Incursion will be $9.00 per student (Money from Excur-sion Levy to cover)
JAPAN INTERN Nilma Primary School is responsible for Kanako from the third week of Term 3, until the end of term, and one week in Term 4. Could parents please fill out the form below and return it to school by next Friday 10th June 2016. We are still looking for host families. Host families will be reimbursed for $100 per week. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to learn more about the Japanese culture, whilst enjoying a Japanese visitor. Please see Annette if you are able to help out.
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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL
JAPANESE HOST FAMILIES
Name of family:___________________________________________________________________________________
We are willing to host Kanako, the Japanese Intern from: (please circle)
1st—8th Aug 8th-15th Aug 15th-22nd Aug 22nd-29th Aug
29th Aug– 5th Sept 5th Sept-12th Sept 12th Sept-17th Sept 3rd-10th Oct
Signed by Parent:____________________________________ Date:______________________
PLAYGROUP The next session for Playgroup will be on Monday 20th June. This will be held at the school from 9.00am-11.00am. There will be no Playgroup next Monday due to the Public Holiday. The Playgroup are after donations from parents of any board games, puzzles or toys, anything you wish to donate which your children may have outgrown.
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IMPORTANT DATE - SCHOOL CAMP!
Year 4/3 Camp at Mill Valley Ranch - 13th - 14th Oct 2016
THANK YOU—DONATIONS THANK YOU
A special Thank you to the following parents/
community members for donating items to our school.
Delia Saunders -Teagan George’s grandmother for
donating coloured paper for our Art Room.
Neil Reeves– Baw Baw Engine & auto group, for
donating tennis balls for our sports shed.
Natalie Axford—Daniel & Bethany’s Mother—for
donating books for our library.
Craig Cooke—Ashlee Cooke’s Father—for donating
soccer balls for our sports shed.
MARC VAN On the road with MARC Senior and middle grade students have again been presented with tasks linked to Star Wars. Texts introduced have been easy reads designed to assist with developing character profiles. These have included, ‘What is a Wookie’ and ‘The Force Awakens – New Adventures’. These books give small ‘snapshop’ information and profiles which are great for small projects. Students in F-2 classes completed tasks about the famous Paddington Bear. The activity/discussion was driven by the reading of Michael Bond’s ‘Paddington in the Garden’. Children enjoyed the quiet humour in the story and were able to utilise known and learned infor-mation to complete their tasks. All students were able to grasp from the story that good solutions or outcomes can be made from initial disasters. Also a little co-operation along the way can also help. Philip Bucknall MARC Teacher/Librarian
SENTRAL REPORTING Attached to the newsletter is information for parents to access the Sentral Reporting system. All parents will receive a unique password in an envelope. The instructions to access the portal are attached to the newsletter. The Sentral reporting system will keep parents up to date with student absences, newsletters and general information regarding Nilma PS. Should you have any queries regarding the access to this portal, please contact the Office.
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SENTRAL—Student Reporting—PARENT
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NILMA PRIMARY SCHOOL CALENDAR
Issue 17– 09/06/2016
JUNE 2016
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su
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PUBLIC HOLIDAY
14 15 16
17
Life Education Incursion Winter Sport Years
3-6
School Banking
18 19
20
21
Student Reports
Distributed
22 23
Parent/Teacher
Discussions
MARC Van
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Last Day Term
Early finish
1.15pm
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27 28 29 30
JULY 2016
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11
Start term 3
12 13 14
Foundation
Open Morning
15
Foundation
Open Morning
School Banking
16 17
18 19 20 21
Marc Van
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School Banking
23 24
25
School Council
Meeting
26 27 28 29
School Banking
30 31
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Sa Su
1
2 3 4
Marc Van
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8
Dental Visit F-2
Hooptime 6/5
9 10 11
12 13 14
15 16 17 18
Marc Van
19 20 21
22
School Council
Meeting
Bookweek
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24 25 26 27 28
AUGUST 2016
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