NPS NEWSLETTER

In this issue…

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Upcoming Events

November 14

Whole School Concert

3pm – 5pm

November 21

Variety Christmas Party

November 23

Leaders Speeches 2018

December 5

Chifley Colleges Orientation

day

December 7

Presentation day

December 8

Kindergarten Graduation

December 12

Year 6 Farewell and Graduation

December 15

Last day of Term 4 for students

and staff

From the Principal Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Term Four is flying past and we are already, almost half way

through the Term. At the beginning of the year, our school

was scheduled for External Validation by the Department of

Education. The External Validation required the collection

and annotation of evidence around all of the systems and

programs we currently run across the school.

An external panel made up of experienced principals

came in for a day and we presented our findings so that

we could be validated and assured that we were

providing the best possible environment, teaching and

welfare practices and support for all of our students. The

panel was very impressed by what we offer our students,

the teaching practices of our staff and the appearance of

our school and its environment and readily validated our

school for the next five years.

Mrs Sue Finn

Principal

Principal Address p1

Stage Page p2

PBL p3

PBL/Sport Report p4

KLA Kapers p5

Community p6

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STAGE PAGE

This Term, KT are studying the text, The Gingerbread Man. As part of the

background knowledge for the book, KT learnt the ingredients used for

making gingerbread. In Creative Art, KT had the opportunity to make

their own gingerbread man. Firstly, KT made the grey background for a

baking tray. Next, they drew all of the different shapes that make up a

gingerbread man. KT had to then cut out their shapes, glue them onto

their tray and decorate them.

This year 5/6A has been participating in a Buddies program with KT. This

program has helped the younger students learn the rules and

expectations of Noumea Public School and has given them a buddy that

they can turn to when they are out in the playground. During Week Two,

we made colourful fish kites together. 5/6A helped their buddy cut and

glue the fish together.

5/6A

KT

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PBL

WEEKLY AWARDS

S3

S2 S1

Shauntelle 1D, Poasi

1D, Ben 1E, Aussie

1E, Dakotah 1W,

Heath 1W, Tahlia 2K,

Dakoda 2K, Paul 2T,

James 2T, Jahmar 1D,

Daniel 1D, Adam 1E,

Bryson 1E, Ngaru 1W,

Jermaine 1W, Aliitasi

2K, Katelyn 2K, Ella

2T, George 2T,

Rozayah 1D, Jahmar

1D, Ben 1E, Sierah 1E,

Sarah 1W, Lachlan

1W, Cohen 2K, Owen

2K, Isabella 2T, Mercy

2T

Kane 3/4C, Jacob 3/4C,

Savannah 3/4C, Pyndarri

3/4D, Stacey 3/4D,

Matthew 3/4D, Mark

3/4P, Phillip 3/4P, Ricki-

Lee 3/4P, Sieanna 3/4C,

Rebecca 3/4C, Tatum

3/4C, Telesia 3/4D, Segia

3/4D, Destiny 3/4D,

Cooper 3/4P, Riley 3/4P,

Hope 3/4P

Blake 5/6A, Mickala 5/6A, Morris 5/6D, Zachery 5/6D,

Angelique 5/6D, Bryant 5/6A, Rachel 5/6A, Jake 5/6D,

Nathaniel 5/6D, Georgia 5/6D, Trystin 5/6L, Eh Mu Tha

5/6L, Kiara 5/6L, Mitchell 5/6L, Dakota 5/6L, Connor

5/6L, Trystin 5/6L, Jake Baker 5/6D, Liam 5/6D,

Benjamin 5/6D, Geneva 5/6A, Jacob 5/6A

ES1

Inikasio KK, Samantha KK,

Georgia KK, Amy KK,

Taliah KK, Xavior KK,

Miracle KT, Alyssa KT,

Aliyah KT, Robert KT,

Xavier KT

KINDNESS LEAF AWARDS

Weeks 1 and 2- Dre-Ioane Laumua, Tearoa Samu

Pea, Sofie Tran, Tristen Thompson, Dakota Keegan,

Patrick Saipani, Lisa Conlon, Tyson Nicol, Landon

Beattie, Asenath Leatigaga, Willow Stafford,

Matthew Klein, Uaina Sinapati, Katie Smith, Etelei

Fagalele, Makayl Nichols, Bethany Tyrrell, Logan

Knight, Ani Moala, Tyde Tupailei, Paidamoyo

Musakura, Toefuataina Sae

Week 3- Saphire Knock-Bell, Riley Norris, Isabella

Chamberlain, Maylanee Anae, Anesuishe

Musakura, Emannuel Letoa, Tahlei Halangahu,

Jacob Aiomalaga, Ebony Cooper, Hunter Meyers

Teacher Profile

Mrs Finn What is your favourite colour?

Green

What is your favourite NRL team? Parramatta Eels

What is your favourite piece of clothing?

Jeans

What is your once in a lifetime dream? To travel around Australia in my

kombi

What made you become principal? I love to be a part of children’s

education

How long have you been at Noumea? 4 years

The interview was conducted by SRC members Kiara and Tyde

Principal

Awards

Emily Conlon,

Aiden Titheradge,

Molly Spiller,

Patrick Saipani,

Segia Scanlan, Ava

Cooper, Kiara

Baker

Whole School Assembly

Week 9 Term 3 Assistant Principal Awards

Coco Kahuroa- Consistent effort in Literacy Toefuataina Sae- Improved academic and social skills Izabellah Dargan- Great effort in Maths Sierah Tiumalu- Outstanding effort in Writing Mavaetangi Vave- Always being ready to learn Emmanuel Leota- Outstanding effort in Writing Anesuishe Musakura- Excellent story writing Manni Woolfenden- Always trying his best in the classroom Lilianne Drollet- Responsibly performing her SRC duties Tatiana Gutabua- Wonderful improvement across all KLAs Janaiah Fauena- Consistent effort across all areas of her learning David Young- Always being ready to learn PJ Sosaiete- Being an outstanding role model across the school Jayden Carter- Outstanding application to all areas of learning

Dance Sport On Thursday 19 October, 12 students from Stage Two and 14

students from Stage Three competed in the Sydney School Dance

Sport Championship Competition at Cambridge Gardens Sports

Centre. They were up against 15 other schools, competing in the

dance categories Samba, Australian Barn Dance, Fox Trot, Cha

Cha, Waltz, Gypsy Tap and the team event, Progressive Dance.

Five couples from Stage Two and four couples from Stage Three

made it through to the semi-finals, with 3 couples from Stage Two

and 2 couples from Stage Three progressing through to the Grand

Final. Congratulations go to Terry and Marysia for placing 1st in

the Samba, Maelu and Tatiana for placing 4th in the Australian

Barn Dance and Trinity and Kevin for placing 5th in the Waltz.

Both our progressive dance teams did very well making it to the

semi-finals in what was a tough competition. Congratulations go

to Stage 2 for placing 5th in their Progressive dance.

Congratulations to all the children who competed in the Sydney

School Dance Sport Championships, your teachers thank you for

your time and dedication. You were all wonderful and sparkled

bright.

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PBL/SPORT

Principal

Awards

Emily Conlon, Aiden

Titheradge, Molly

Spiller, Patrick

Saipani, Segia

Scanlan, Ava

Cooper, Kiara Baker

PBL

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KLA KAPERS

Stage Two Excursion to Brewongle Environmental Education Centre

On the 18 September, Stage Two students went to Brewongle Environmental Education

Centre. It was a wonderful, sunny day and we had a great time. We participated in many

activities such as, learning about Aboriginal Artefacts, we went on a Bush Walk where

we learnt about different Flora and Fauna and one lucky group “The Possums” had a

surprise visitor, a snake who came to say hello! We would like to thank the students for

their excellent behaviour and participation on the day and for all the teachers who came

along too!

All in the name of Science… Since the last newsletter students at Noumea have participated in two additional activities added to our regular

Science K – 6 programs.

The first activity was the implementation of a comprehensive inquiry-based and student focussed program

undertaken by students during Electricity Safety Awareness Week late in Term 3. The program is designed to not

only highlight the potential dangers associated with electricity but also its many everyday benefits as well as its

scientific explanation and developmental history.

The second event, also aimed at students K – 6, saw our school hall transformed into a mini observatory in the

form of a giant, grey inflatable “igloo”. The Skyworks Planetarium presentation was an ideal opportunity to bring

the science of Astronomy to our students in a fun, safe and informative manner. The presentation was a great

success and a big thank you must go to those teachers brave enough to remove their shoes and crawl into the

igloo alongside their students.

COMMUNITY

Free to a good home The schools piano is available for free.

Please contact the school office if you are interested and to make arrangements for collection.

The Flipside Project 2017

Junior Aboriginal and

Contemporary Dance

Landon Beattie and Kathleen Whitton-Smith were selected to participate in The Flipside Dance Project in Newcastle. These two students attended rehearsals and then performed the dance production in Newcastle. This was a great experience for the students to participate in such a large dance production with other schools. If you would like to know more information about The Flipside Project, you can look at their Facebook page which is Flipside Youth Dance. We congratulate Landon and Kathleen for being chosen to represent our school for The Flipside Project for 2017. We also extend our appreciation for the support of their families in making this possible for Landon and Kathleen to participate in this event.

Noumea

Whole

School

Concert

Excitement is building, as this year Noumea Public School will be holding an outdoor concert to celebrate ‘Music Through the Decades.’ The concert will be held on Tuesday 14 November and will commence at 3.00pm until approximately 5.00pm. Our school community are invited to attend the school at 1:30pm to enjoy a sausage sizzle and picnic with your children. There will also be a prize for the best-dressed person who comes as their favourite music artist. So bring your best outfit!

School Attendance

Each Term students with outstanding attendance receive an attendance award at a special assembly. To receive this award, students must not have more than two absences throughout the term. This includes partial absences (arriving late, leaving early). Students who receive an attendance award go into the draw to win a $50 Hoyts movie voucher. Attendance awards are also worth two points towards the school merit badges. Congratulations to Term 3’s lucky winner, Emmanuel from Year 2 who won the movie voucher, at our Attendance Assembly in Week 1.

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