nfps newsletter issue 17, 9 november 2012

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UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

Monday 12th NovMonday 12th NovMonday 12th NovMonday 12th Nov

Swimming lessons startEveryday for 2 weeks

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Fri 16th NovFri 16th NovFri 16th NovFri 16th Nov

Icypole sale (lunch break)

Wed 25th NovWed 25th NovWed 25th NovWed 25th Nov

Year 5/6/7 CampReturn from camp Fri 30th

Monday 3rd DecMonday 3rd DecMonday 3rd DecMonday 3rd Dec

Kindy orientation morning

Wed 5th DecWed 5th DecWed 5th DecWed 5th Dec

K/PP Local excursion

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From the Principal - Fiona Kelly

Its heading in to that crazy time of year with art exhibitions, parades, cake bakes,concerts, reports, swimming lessons, Christmas and school holidays just around thecorner please read the information below to ensure smooth sailing for our students,families and staff through to the end of term.

NewslettersNewslettersNewslettersNewslettersNewsletters come out every fortnight in weeks 2,4,6,8,and 10 of each term. Theintention of our newsletter is not only to share with you the programmes and activities ofthe past fortnight but to give you information regarding up and coming events andactivities. Please take the time to read this information.

Today we are giving everyone a copy of the Newsletter, If you usually do not receive theToday we are giving everyone a copy of the Newsletter, If you usually do not receive theToday we are giving everyone a copy of the Newsletter, If you usually do not receive theToday we are giving everyone a copy of the Newsletter, If you usually do not receive the

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or to provide us with youror to provide us with youror to provide us with youror to provide us with your current email address.current email address.current email address.current email address. For economical and environmentalreasons we would prefer to send newsletters by email.

Activity chargeActivity chargeActivity chargeActivity chargeEach semester families receive an invoice for an upfront activity charge. As your child

participates in an activity the value of this activity is subtracted from the account(eg. dance lessons, museum excursions etc). If you have not paid the activity chargeyour child cannot participate in the activity. These activities are chosen to enhance theeducational program we offer and we would encourage all students to participate.Swimming lessons commences on MondaySwimming lessons commences on MondaySwimming lessons commences on MondaySwimming lessons commences on Monday ---- if you have not paid your activity chargeif you have not paid your activity chargeif you have not paid your activity chargeif you have not paid your activity charge

your child will not be able to attend. Please attend to this account as soon as possible.your child will not be able to attend. Please attend to this account as soon as possible.your child will not be able to attend. Please attend to this account as soon as possible.your child will not be able to attend. Please attend to this account as soon as possible.

If you have any queries please call Pauline in 9335 2743.

Newsletter Issue 17, November 9, 2012

Fremantle FestivalFremantle FestivalFremantle FestivalFremantle FestivalIts this Sunday. The children and parent helpers have been having and awesome timemaking woven fish puppets and printing T- shirts for the parade. Wed love to see thewhole school there joining in the fun. Please refer to the art section of this newsletterfor details.

Cake BakeCake BakeCake BakeCake Bake 2 til 4 Saturday 242 til 4 Saturday 242 til 4 Saturday 242 til 4 Saturday 24thththth NovemberNovemberNovemberNovemberThe P&C have once again organised an amazing community event. I hope you are all entering cakes into thecompetition or at least coming down to taste all the wonderful entries. There will be musical entertainment from localartists and our schools very own cook book and hand made ceramics for sale.

Put this date in your diary!Put this date in your diary!Put this date in your diary!Put this date in your diary!

Graduation concertGraduation concertGraduation concertGraduation concertThe 2012 graduation concert is on Monday the 17 th December from 5pm followed by a BBQ/picnic dinner. Details tofollow, we look forward to seeing you all for a great celebration.


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Room 1 - Lisa MillerThis week has been quite busy in Kindy. We have learnt the letter H, the sound it makes andfound out that honey joys taste really yummy! We also learnt looked at M andread lots of stories about Meg and Mog.Last week we designed our own boat.We made it with alfoil and then put it in the water trolley to see if it would float. Itwas a great fun activity!It is our Assembly on the Thursday of week 6 (22nd November) together with thePre-primaries, please keep that date free. It will be a performance to remember!

Room 2- Liz SmithThanks to Mrs Campbell for organising the wonderful Louise Snook our t-shirts are so snazzy,weve enjoyed all the weaving and T-shirt making a lot. It would be great if as many people aspossible could come to the parade. Congratulations to Miss Bernie who has embraced ourWatery World theme and achieved that most challenging of things making learning fun! Weve come to the end ofour alphabet exploring and the children will be coming home with their phonics books today. Please take the time togo through their work with them and praise their efforts noting the fantastic progress they have all made this year.Dont forget, the children are able to change their home readers daily, from the box with their name on.Its our joint class assembly with Kindy on Thursday of Week 6 22nd November. Keep an eye out for additionalinformation and try to make a diary commitment for it now.

Room 3- Bev LaneA little while ago we made mouse houses as part of our technology programme. We had to plan them and then makethem. Sophie P. and Charlotte made such an amazing house that we have made it into a spot-the difference puzzle.

Can you spot the differences?

Room 4- Claire HenneberryIn the last couple of weeks in room 4 we have been continuing on with our cricket training ona Wednesday. It has been wonderful to see the students trying hard to develop theircricketing skills, especially learning to bowl with a straight arm!We have had lots of fun and look forward to the next two weekswhere we trade our cricket training in for swimming lessons!Tick-Tock! We have been learning to tell time in maths.

The students are getting quite good at telling the timeand the clocks they made look great!In health we have made healthy menus using publisheron the computers. The students have been very creativecoming up with some interesting meals and they havealso created their own restaurants!

Gabby with the earlystages of her papier

Luc and Ellaconcentrating onmaking their sticky

Learning aboutaddition is that littlebit more magical andfantastical whenyoure wearing amermaids tail


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Fundraising report

Last Tuesday room 5 had a cupcake stall which was quite successful raising over $100. We are still running the icy-polesales every Friday after lunch. We have also raised over $100 from these sales. Room 5 would like to thank everyone for

supporting them over the previous weeks. A BIG THANKS goes to the P & C for donating $500 towards our camp.

We are very excited as the time gets closer to camp and have been looking at our accommodation arrangements and

camp activities.

Drama - Jill RickersRoom 3 have been learning the difference between Formal and Informal language.Room 4 have been working on being old. Walking, talking, gestures. Kiana did the best, most realistic, false teethdrama.Room 5 are still developing their defective plays and will perform them to Room 3 and 4, very soon.

Room 5- Monica Parkes/Leanne VinciRoom 5 is excited to have Mrs Morritt, the science teacher from John Curtin High School, back with us this termassisting us with our Science programme. Our focus this term has been looking at pure and mixed substances andseparating mixed substances. This week in Science we separated sand from sea water. Once we separated the twowe looked at how we could separate the salt from the sea water. Mrs Morritt brought some microscopes over so wecould look at salt crystals and sand.

This week we have been completing activities on chance and probability. Estimating our chance to win the 6:2 Lottogame was a little different to the real results when playing the game. We are investigating the game further by findingclass averages and frequency of numbers.

Art - Margie CampbellWeve really enjoyed working with our Artist in Residence, Louise Snook. This week we have been finalising ouramazing puppets for the Fremantle Festival Parade on Sunday and embellishing and customising our event t-shirts.For those who are able, we will be meeting at 3.15pm promptly at carpark 11 (corner of Marine and Essex Streets).There will be a $500 prize for the best dressed school, so make a huge effort to zoosh up your amazing t-shirts withadditional face paints, hair colours and ribbons ....anything you can think of! Please come, its a lot of fun! Thanks to

the merry band of helpers who have been tirelessly working on the preparations you know who you are but didyou know we really couldnt do it without you?


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P&CWe require a new Treasurer for 2013

It is not a difficult role, its mainly managing the P&C bank account. Ideally we would like a change over periodthis term. Please contact Sarah Allan 0400 261 507 or Shani Hasler if you are able to help. Thanks

REMEMBERING IN NOVEMBER

November sees us observing a time of reflection and silence for Remembrance Dayalso known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day (the eventit commemorates) or Veterans Day. Remembrance Day is a day to commemorate the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of

civilians in times of war, -specifically since the First World War.

SILENCE AND STILLNESS

Events or times of reflection as in the example above give us a fantastic opportunity in Bluearth to embrace being silent and being still.Many of us know through our Bluearth sessions this year that sitting still and being quiet and silent is often not that easy. Our own ability

to relax can affect this. Noises or distractions around us can affect this too. Some of us are more energetic by nature and do not findbeing still easy. But we do know that it is good for us. Allowing and giving ourselves time and a chance to be still helps to rest ourminds as well as our bodies. Being quiet gives ourselves and others chance to think, to reflect and to focus.

TRY SOME OF THE FOLLOWING IDEAS THIS MONTH:

See if you can find a quiet place to be either sitting or lying down.Try and gain control of your breathing. Notice if its a quality breath: is our breathing quick, noisy, making us move our shoulders up

and down? Or is it a quality breath, breathing slow and calm? Is our breathing wide and deep, filling as much of our stomach area as

we can?Notice your heart beat. Bring your attention to sounds and sensations around you such as the breeze in the trees if youre outside. Orthe noise of a fan if youre inside a classroom?Try and sit or lie in silence for as long as you can and see how it makes you feel. Aim to try for a little longer next time you do it.

Give it a go as part of remembering in November. Let us know how you go!

Visit www.bluearth.orgwww.bluearth.orgwww.bluearth.orgwww.bluearth.orgfor more ideas! Bluearth in partnership with Shell Australia.

Art AwardsArt AwardsArt AwardsArt Awards CongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulationsCongratulations

Students from Years 6 and 7 of local Primary Schools in the Fremantle area were invited to participate in theTwenty Fourth 2012, Gwenyth Ewens Art Competition, depicting Historical Buildings of Fremantle.On behalf of North Fremantle Primary, Ms Campbell submitted three entries from Crystal, Romany and Lewisin Room 5.

A big congratulation goes to Romany Bailey-Brown who won an encouragement award for her drawing of theGil Fraser grandstand.

Romany picked up a Dymocks gift voucher at last nights exhibition and presentation

CHAPLAINS CORNERCHAPLAINS CORNERCHAPLAINS CORNERCHAPLAINS CORNER

A YouthCARE Support Chaplain forms part of the whole school team in looking after the overall well-being of thestudents, primarily, but also that of the staff and families. To varying degrees and in a myriad of different ways, we allneed some support, encouragement and positive role models at different moments and seasons in our lives. A SchoolChaplain can provide one piece in that vital, pastoral care jigsaw operating within the whole school community.

During my recent visits to this school, I have been really impressed by the strong emphasis on, and the quality of, thepastoral care being provided by each member of the school staff. The many different ways in which each staffmember shows their genuine concern for the welfare and well-being of all the people in this school community areinspirational.

During this term I will visit your school each Tuesday morning and I really look forward to gradually getting to know asmany of you as possible. Access to the Support Chaplaincy Service will be through the School Administration Team.I consider it a privilege and a joy to be able to partner with, and serve, your school community in a variety of waysduring the school terms ahead of us.

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