Nashdale Public School

Newsletter Email: nashdale-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Phone: 63 65 3161 Fax: 6365 3327

9th December 2016 Term 4: Week 9/10

Final newsletter for 2016

As the year comes to an end, it is time to reflect on all we have achieved at Nashdale

throughout the year and celebrate how our students have progressed and developed over

the past four terms. I have been so proud of the academic progress that has been made

but also how the children have worked hard to reflect our RIPE qualities of Respect, Integri-

ty, Pride and Engagement.

Congratulations to our Year 6 students who are completing their primary education. We

hope that you can take the education, values and wonderful memories from your time at

Nashdale and build on them in the next stage of your formal schooling. You will be missed

and we all look forward to hearing about your achievements in High School.

I would personally like to thank the staff of Nashdale for the high quality educational programs they deliver to

our students. Every one of them puts in countless hours outside of school to ensure that each child can achieve

their best. I am truly fortunate to lead such a dynamic team of educators who are constantly working to improve

their practise and delivery to ensure the best outcomes for our students.

I extend gratitude and appreciation to the many parents and community members of our wonderful school for

their ongoing support in so many ways. Your efforts weave the foundation for quality education and a life-long

love of learning in our students.

To our students – every day (usually……) you amaze us with your passion, boundless energy (always….) and curi-

osity. It has been a pleasure to work with you and we are looking forward to guiding you again next year on your

learning journey.

On behalf of the staff of Nashdale Public, we wish you a very festive season and a safe and happy holiday with

your families and friends.

School Leaders

Congratulations to the Year 5 students who all presented outstanding leadership speeches last Friday. It made

our decision extremely difficult. So many community members, parents and students commented on the quality

and heartfelt sentiments in the speeches. This week a member of the P&C and staff unsealed the envelopes and

used a preferential voting system to determine our 2017 School Leadership Team. They will be announced at the

Presentation Evening and receive their badges in a special ceremony on Friday 17th February (2.30pm) 2017.

School Reports

Reports will be sent home with students on Tuesday 15th December. Please advise if you need any reports sent

to an additional parental address. Interviews will again be held in Term1 to set learning goals for 2017. Dates for

interviews are Wednesday 22nd and Monday 27th February, 2017. Booking details for these interviews will be

available closer to the time.

Farewell Anna McLeish

Sadly we announce that Ms McLeish will be leaving Nashdale and the teaching profession at the end of the year.

She has decided to embark on a different career and has been offered a position in a local Real Estate Agency. We

congratulate Miss McLeish on her change of career position and wish her all the best.

We are thrilled to welcome Ms Melanie Winters to the teaching staff at Nashdale in 2017. She will be teaching

2/3 class on Thursdays and Fridays with Mrs Dennis and will also be our new Nashdale School Librarian, with a fo-

cus on project based inquiry learning.

Message from Miss McLeish

Thank you Nashdale for making me feel part of your wonderful community. The support I have received from

many has been quite overwhelming. As I now embark on a new adventure I will always hold this special school in

my heart. Merry Christmas to all.

Transition Fees

Our Transition Program was established in 2011 at a cost of $40.00 per day. We have been working hard over the years to maintain this not for profit price structure.

We have currently been imputing the budget for 2017 and, to cover the increasing cost in wages and resources, we find it necessary to increase the daily amount to $45.00 (instead of previously advised $40.00 per day). This price increase will commence at the beginning of Term 1 2017. We apologise for the increase, but it is unavoida-ble to ensure the continuation of this service. Grandfriends Day

We had a lovely time hosting our Grandparents and Grandfriends last Fri-

day. Thank you to Mrs Mellis and Mrs Miller for coordinating the event.

Grandparents were treated to Devonshire Tea, card making, biscuit mak-

ing, Christmas craft, games, interviews and many other activities. Thank

you to all our Grandparent and Grandfriends.

“Grandparents are the footsteps to the future generations”

Nashdale Carols and Disco

It was lovely to see so many families at our Nashdale Community Carols last Friday evening. Thank you to all the

boys and girls for their performances including our drummers and recorder group. As always, we thank Mr Gra-

ham Sattler for his compering of the evening and to the P&C for their contribution to provide a book for all stu-

dents from Transition to Year 6. There were some very happy faces!

The disco was a great success and students and teachers enjoyed showing off their dance moves! A definite for

the calendar next year.

Contact details over the holidays

I can be contacted over the holidays, if necessary, by

Email: kylie.davidson@det.nsw.edu.au

mobile: 0459 838 072

School Security: 1800 811 523

Holiday Maintenance

During the annual holidays, we will be having an extensive clean of all classrooms. An industrial clean of the toi-

lets, septic tank cleaning and pest controllers carrying out external sprays to control creepy crawlies.

Please do not be alarmed if you see these companies in the school grounds during the holidays.

Banjo Patterson Festival

Students in Years 3 –6 will be performing at the Banjo Patterson Festival Poetry in the park. In preparation for this

we are requesting students to learn the poem during the holidays as a continuation of work in the classroom.

Years 3 & 4 students will learn “Mulga Bills Bicycle” and Years 5 & 6 students will learn “The Man from Ironbark”.

A copy has been sent home with the students.

Casual Clothes Day—Thursday 15th December

Students are permitted to wear casual clothes on Thursday in order to keep uniforms in pristine condition for

Presentation Night.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CALENDARIMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CALENDAR

Week 10Week 10Week 10———TERM 4 2017TERM 4 2017TERM 4 2017

Year 6 Farewell (Years 5 & 6)Year 6 Farewell (Years 5 & 6)Year 6 Farewell (Years 5 & 6) Tue 13Tue 13Tue 13th (th (th (Nashdale Hall)Nashdale Hall)Nashdale Hall)

Reports sent homeReports sent homeReports sent home Tue 15Tue 15Tue 15ththth

Presentation NightPresentation NightPresentation Night Tues 15Tues 15Tues 15th (th (th (Nashdale Hall)Nashdale Hall)Nashdale Hall)

Molong PoolMolong PoolMolong Pool Wed 14Wed 14Wed 14th th th ———(BBQ lunch 11.30am)(BBQ lunch 11.30am)(BBQ lunch 11.30am)

Mini FeteMini FeteMini Fete Frid 16Frid 16Frid 16th th th 12pm12pm12pm———1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm

Last day of schoolLast day of schoolLast day of school Frid 16Frid 16Frid 16ththth———Year 6 Rite of passage 3pmYear 6 Rite of passage 3pmYear 6 Rite of passage 3pm

Term 1 2017Term 1 2017Term 1 2017

Staff Development DayStaff Development DayStaff Development Day Fri 27Fri 27Fri 27th th th JanJanJan

Students in Years 1Students in Years 1Students in Years 1---6 return6 return6 return Mon 30Mon 30Mon 30ththth JanJanJan

All Kindergarten commenceAll Kindergarten commenceAll Kindergarten commence Wed 1Wed 1Wed 1st st st FebFebFeb

P&C MeetingP&C MeetingP&C Meeting Thurs 2Thurs 2Thurs 2nd nd nd Feb Feb Feb

Welcome BBQ/Cricket MatchWelcome BBQ/Cricket MatchWelcome BBQ/Cricket Match Frid 10Frid 10Frid 10th th th FebFebFeb

OSSA Swimming CarnivalOSSA Swimming CarnivalOSSA Swimming Carnival Mon 13Mon 13Mon 13th th th FebFebFeb

2017 Leaders Induction Assembly2017 Leaders Induction Assembly2017 Leaders Induction Assembly Frid 17Frid 17Frid 17ththth Feb (2.30pm)Feb (2.30pm)Feb (2.30pm)

Greg North Greg North Greg North --- Bush Poet for Banjo Patterson FestBush Poet for Banjo Patterson FestBush Poet for Banjo Patterson Fest Tues 21Tues 21Tues 21st st st Feb (Nashdale Hall)Feb (Nashdale Hall)Feb (Nashdale Hall)

Parent/Teacher InterviewsParent/Teacher InterviewsParent/Teacher Interviews Wednesday 22nd & Monday 27th FebWednesday 22nd & Monday 27th FebWednesday 22nd & Monday 27th Feb

Questacon RoadshowQuestacon RoadshowQuestacon Roadshow Thurs 23Thurs 23Thurs 23rdrdrd Mar (Nashdale Hall)Mar (Nashdale Hall)Mar (Nashdale Hall)

Last day Term 1Last day Term 1Last day Term 1 Frid 7Frid 7Frid 7ththth AprilAprilApril

Term 2 commences (all students)Term 2 commences (all students)Term 2 commences (all students) Wed 26Wed 26Wed 26th th th AprilAprilApril

Life Education Van (Healthy Harold)Life Education Van (Healthy Harold)Life Education Van (Healthy Harold) Mon/Tues 1Mon/Tues 1Mon/Tues 1ststst/2/2/2nd nd nd & 8/9& 8/9& 8/9ththth

NAPLAN NAPLAN NAPLAN Tues 9Tues 9Tues 9ththth———Thurs 11Thurs 11Thurs 11th th th May May May

(Please, no holidays for Years 3 & 5 NAPLAN students)(Please, no holidays for Years 3 & 5 NAPLAN students)(Please, no holidays for Years 3 & 5 NAPLAN students)

Term 4

Weeks 7, 8 & 9

Credit Award

Merit Award

Kindergarten Matlida H, Gabe H, Lexie E, Charlie

Mc, Nicholas W, Luca G, Toby A,

Tom H, Ethan A, Edward A, Tadjo S

Kindergarten Ingrid S, Toby A, Macy G, Charlie Mc, Lexi

E, Nicholas W

Year 1 Charlie D, Ace H, Lucy C, Patrick H,

Aria B, Oliver G, Archie B, Jake E,

Edie H

Year 1 Aria B, Charlie Mc, Tom H

Year 2 Isaac E, Poppy B, Edward C,

Mackenzie C, Clara R, Archie B, Alli

G, Elise T, Oliver A, Emily C, Isaac

E, Abbey C, Laura W, Gretel S,

Sam H, Poppy B, Paige S, Cam H,

Edward C, Mack S, Oliver B, Bede

H,

Year 2

Year 3/4 Alice H, Holly A, Ben S, Cooper C,

Audrey S, Anna D

Year 3/4 Holly A

Year 5/6 Jono R, Will W, Greta B, Georgia C,

Louisa H

Year 5/6 Chloe E

Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 December

2016 are Pupil Free Days - will your in-

fants or primary school aged child need

care?

Out of School Hours (OOSH) Care

Services will be providing care at the

Orange Public School OOSH venue on

both Pupil Free Days.

OOSH will also be providing Vacation

Care from Tuesday 3 January to

Wednesday 25 January 2017 at the Or-

ange Public School venue.

For more information about bookings,

please call 63938600 or email childrens-

services@orange.nsw.gov.au

OOSH

Orange

City Council