REMINDERS EMA payment - Semester Two available for collection

2013 Prep Transition Program - Thursday, October, 25th

Melbourne Cup Holiday - Tuesday, November 6th

Remembrance Day - Sunday, November 11th

Parents’ Club Meeting - Tuesday, November 13th at 10.30am

School Council Meeting - Tuesday, November 20th

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

F R O M T H E P R I N C I P A L

Melbourne Cup Holiday

Positive Parenting Program

Photo Competition

Parents ’ Club -

Meeting

Tucker Days

Calendar of Events

Term 4 Canteen Price List

October 25th, 2012

‘Learning for Life”

www.nathalips.vic.edu.au

Telephone: 03 58662677

Principal: Vicki McManus

Holders of Nathalia’s educational history since 1878

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

for the week ending

19.10.2012

PK Siahra Curtis

1/2B Natasha Morgan

1/2W

3/4H Caleb Williams

4/5F Olivia Sposito

6J Kyal Atkinson

Congratulations!!

Dear Families,

What a fun time our school had this week at the ‘rock ‘n’

roll’ concert they attended at the community centre.

A big thanks once again to Mrs KJ for organising this

visiting performance and it was fantastic to see the students

enjoying the music, costumes and also for some, having a go at

the iconic moves made famous by many of the original Rock ‘n’

Roll greats.

I have to say I was most impressed with a young Elvis we

have amongst our students, I definitely think there is a career in

music for this young man!!

Melbourne Cup Day

There have been a few

questions around the Melbourne

Cup weekend and school

operations. School will operate

as usual on Monday 5th

November, however Tuesday the

6th November is a Public Holiday

and there will be no school on

this day.

2013 Class Structures

During term 4 we will

again undertake the process of

determining classes for 2013.

We invite parents to submit any

requests they have around

student placements and must

receive these in writing by

Friday the 2nd of November.

All requests are taken

into account when the structure

of class groups is decided,

however we are not able to

make any guarantees around

requests made.

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As 4th term moves on we

often find our children

become more tired, add to

this the warmer weather and

often it is a challenge for

some young ones to stay

focussed and on task.

To help your child enjoy

school through to the end of

the year it is a good idea to

ensure they get extra sleep

and have some quiet times at

the end of the day. Sharing a

book with them on the couch

or having a chat about their

day are just 2 ideas around

creating that quiet space for

them.

It is best to avoid too much

TV, time on computers or use

of electronic games as these

are known to increase eye

fatigue and make the

situation worse.

If you are unsure how your

child is managing the days

please pop in and have a chat

to your classroom teacher.

L ost property

As the warmer

weather approaches and year

draws to a close our

lost property is

again overflowing

(with un-named

items) and I would

encourage parents

to take the time to come and

look through it.

Over the next 2 weeks,

any unclaimed items will be

donated to the local opportunity

shop.

Vicki McManus,

Principal.

STAR OF THE WEEK

For the Week ending

19.10.2012

Derryn Buchner

CONGRATULATIONS

‘You are making amazing

progress due to your

persistence, confidence and

general enthusiasm to learn

and improve.”

L ife Ed Van Visit

As part of our drug and

health education the Life Ed

Van will be at our school from

Friday, October 26th.

A parent information

session will be held on

Monday, October 29th at

9.30am.

Please inform the

school office if you wish to

attend.

Leanne Butler.

P ositive Parenting Program

This term we are very

fortunate to be able to offer a

Positive Parenting Program to

parents in the Nathalia

Community. This Program will

run over four Wednesday

nights commencing on October

31st at 7 pm.

There is a small cost

involved for the work booklet,

however if this is a concern

and you would like to

participate please contact me

on a Monday or Tuesday at the

school.

It is a very worthwhile Program

to be involved in, so spread the

word and invite your friends to

join in.

Glenda Harding,

Primary Welfare Officer.

P hoto Competition.

Get the cameras out and

click images of Spring or

patterns in Nature.

I would like to put the

photos on display at the end

of November so entries close

on November 10th.

Categories will be

divided into age groups.

1.Prep, one and two students

2. Grade 3 and 4 students

3.Grade 5 and 6 students

4. Parents and older brothers

and sisters.

Photos can be sent in

on a disk or a 6x4 print.

Please provide details

o f t h e ph oto g raph e r .

Certificates will be

awarded to the winners.

Debbie Inglis.

P arents’ Club Our next meeting will be held on

TUESDAY, November 13th, 2012

in the Staffroom at the school,

commencing at10.30am

We welcome all new parents to the school.

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Parents’ Club News

Up coming Tucker Days

Tuesday November 13th

Sausage Sizzle

& Zooperdooper

Tuesday, December 4th

Ice-creams

NATHALIA ANGLING CLUB ANNUAL KIDS FISHING COMPETITION

Major prize for kids will be a push bike. BBQ lunch and soft drink will be provided free of

charge for competing kids. Adults can purchase lunch on the day for a

minimal cost. Parents attending the day will be able to buy raffle tickets for a side of beef.

Entry fee is just $5.00 per child. Loads of prizes.

WHEN: SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER WHERE: Opposite the Bridge Hotel. TIME: 9.00am - 2.30pm followed by presentations.

SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER, 2012 LAUNCH OF NATHALIA

COMMUNITY BBQ (proceeds from this day will go towards the regular

Wednesday BBQ) Front of Limo’s Home Hardware

Blake Street Nathalia 9am – 12pm

Come along & enjoy a sausage & bring the kids for the

jumping castle (gold coin donation)

1800 U FOSTER

www.berrystreet.org.au

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOSTER

CARER?- All children should have a good childhood

Childhood can be a difficult time for children who have experienced trauma, abuse, neglect or grief. They

need patience, tolerance, stability and understanding to overcome the barriers to a life most of us take for

granted. Join us in partnership and become a Foster Carer

today. For more information please contact Janene Ingram at

Berry Street ph.: 58228 100

Nathalia Primary School Production

“Once Upon a Time” Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Ticket Order form

Family Name:……………………………………………………………………….

I wish to purchase the following tickets for the school production.

I have enclosed $ 10.00 per adult and $5.00 per Secondary Student.

[ ] Tickets @ $10.00 per ticket [ ] Tickets at $5.00 per ticket Total enclosed $..........................................

Ticket Collection details

[ ] Please send the tickets home with my child/children.

[ ] I will collect my tickets from the school office

OCTOBER

25th - Prep Transition

- Responsible Pet Program Visit

29th- State Athletics

NOVEMBER

1st - Prep Transition

2nd - Kanga Cricket Clinic

6th - Melbourne Cup Day

7th - Kanga Cricket ( Rec Reserve )

8th - Prep Transition

9th - Community Reading Day

13th - Parents ’ Club meeting

15th - Prep Transition

20th - School Council meeting

22nd - Prep Transition

- RACV

23rd - RACV

29th - Final Prep Transition

TBA - Water Safety Program

DECEMBER

13th - Grade Six Graduation

18th - School Council Meeting

21st - Term Four concludes

TBA- Parents ’ Club Meeting

TBA - Pool Day

TBA - Infant Camp

January 2013

Wednesday, January 30th -

Term One commences

2012 SCHOOL CALENDAR EVENTS

Starting When & Where? Wednesday 31st October 2012

for four Wednesday evenings from 7.00-9.30pm

At Nathalia Primary School, Bromley Street, Nathalia

Total Cost: $25.00 per person (Concession available)

Cost covers program workbook and refreshments

Bookings are essential as places are limited

To register or for further information contact the school office

or speak with Glenda Harding

Telephone: 58 662 677

Nathalia Primary School and the Parent Education Service at

Primary Care Connect

invites parents and carers of 2 to 10 year olds to attend the:

Positive Parenting Program. At times we are all challenged in our role as parents. Come and join the group and share

some strategies to help build strong healthy families and enhance your relationship with

your children.

The program will be run as 4 sessions and will take place once a week for 4 weeks on a

Wednesday evening.