Narrabri Public School Newsletter W6T1

NPS Newsletter

A Message From The Principal

Mrs Claire Allen

It has been an exciting week at NPS with our Literacy Enrichment Class attednding the Premier’s Debating Challeng in Moree, our Leaders presenting on MAX FM, the continued improvements to our school grounds including improvements to our streetscape on Barwan Street and the planting of two new apple trees for our Gardening Gurus program. There is always a diversity of activity happening at NPS, catering to our many and varied student’s interest levels. Encouraging and celebrating individuality helps our students to feel like they belong and are part of a nuturing school family that helps them to grow academically. We are so proud of our staff and students for embracing our core values, in every setting, every day!

Upcoming Events

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Week 7

Monday

K-6 Assembly @ 9.30 am
Northwest Swimming Carnival
School Council 7pm

Tuesday

Infants Sports Day
HPGE Creative Primary Group
Year 6-7 transition group

Wednesday

Netball GALA Day
HPGE Creative Infants Group

Thursday

Primary Assembly - 5D
Year 3 Transition program

Friday

Primary Sports Day

P&C Elections

Last Wednesday, our P&C held its first meeting for 2023, including the AGM. All positions were declared vacant and we congratulate those members that were elected into the executive positions of the P&C for 2023. Congratulations to

President: Cassie Woolford

Vice-President: Sarah Kennedy

Secretary: Jessica Scott

Treasurer: Kat Denniss.

We thank this dedicated team for leading the way in supporting our students. In coming weeks, we will be publishing upcoming dates including P&C events, fruit and cake days, the 2023 NPS Fete and other opportunities to support the P&C and canteen. We encourage everyone to be involved when they can and appreciate this valued support of our stschool.

Debating Workshop

On Monday Mrs White, Mrs Brown and 11 students travelled to Moree to attend a debating Workshop for Primary students. This was a great educational experience hosted by 3 tutors from Sydney who travel around the state delivering workshops for the Premiers Debating Challenge. We learnt the steps of debating and had a lot of fun in the process. Tony, who was the compere was very engaging and made us all feel confident to speak in front of an audience of children from Moree and Warialda schools. We ended the day having a practice debate with Jerry who was our mentor and he helped us through the process. We had a lot fun learning the art of rebuttal. The scenario was that there was a plane full of celebrities and it was about to crash and we had to persuade the audience that that you deserved the parachute to survive. It was fabulous to see how confident we all became as the day progressed. A really big thankyou to the parents who gave up their day to come with us.

Clean Up Australia

Today, our students worked together to undertake a school-wide clean up for Clean Up Australia Day. Our SRC oversee this initiative and have promoted recycling and environmental practice through posters, shared information and a recycled products competition. It was delightful to see our SRC all kitted up in their hi-vis vests, leading their peers to clean up allocated areas of our school grounds. This sense of responsibility fosters shared ownership over our school and promotes a sense of belonging amogst staff and students. Thank you to Miss Dudman and our dedicated SRC team that facilitated this event.

2K Infants Assembly

Our Infant's assembly was hosted by 2K. The audience was lucky to have 2 special items today. We were blown away by their beautiful singing performance of "What A Wonderful World"

In 2K we have had a fantastic time examining artefacts from the past and comparing them with objects we use today. We were especially surprised to learn that in the past people tried to reuse things as much as they could instead of just throwing things out. We would like to thank Mrs Tame, Mrs Gleeson and our parents who let us borrow their valuable artefacts from the past.

Week 7 Primary Assembly

We are excited to welcome back our families to our afternoon assemblies. Classes host these assemblies and present items related to the work they are undertaking in class.

Our week 6 assembly is hosted by 5D on THURSDAY, beginning at 2.40 pm in the school hall. If you are able to attend please sign in through the front office.

We look forward to seeing you there

When we improve our education and continue to learn, we can foster new connections, increase our marketable skills, and understand people better.

Kindergarten 2023

The APCI Word

Early Stage One has been reading the book ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’ with Mrs. Lindsay and Ms. Marlpe, our Assistant Principals Curriculum & Instruction. Today, we searched high and low for our Relieving Principal, Mrs. Allen, on a ‘Principal Hunt.’ After searching through the Pirate Ship, ‘Ahoy!’, through the sandpit, ‘Squelch, Squelch!’, through the library, ‘Tiptoe! Tiptoe!’ we decided we better search the front office. And there she was, not scary at all and full of joy to see our wonderful kindergarten.

Oh, what a beautiful day!

You've Got Mail

As part of our school's development of sustainable practices and efforts to keep our family and community connected, we request that you check your emails regularly as Narrabri Public School moves towards online communication.

If you are unable to access the information digitally, please contact the office on 02 6792 2246 to make alternate arrangements.

Netball

Students of NPS attended the Zone Swimming Carnival on the 17th of February at Narrabri Aquatic Centre. They competed against all neighboring schools such as Pillga, Bellata, Narrabri West, Burren Junction, Wee Waa and Rowena. Fierce competition from all the swimmers kept us on the edge of our seats. Chanting and encouragement was present from both swimmers and spectators, creating a buzz in the atmosphere. NPS came away with some impressive results, with several swimmers successfully qualifying for the Northwest competition in Armidale. It was a pleasure to watch all students demonstrate our Core Values . Well done NPS!

Softball Selection

Over the last couple of weeks softball trials have been happening at our school under the guidance and expertise of Miss Kane and Mrs Young. Around 30 boys and girls have been attending skill- based sessions on throwing, catching and running bases. These ladies are having a hard time selecting a boys and a girls team to play in the PSSA knockout competition. This requires commitment from both the coaches and students to ensure that NPS has quality teams. Last year our school came 3rd in the state championships in Sydney and we are hoping to go further this year.

In Class with 4A

Premier’s Reading Challenge

Its that time of year again – Premier’s Reading Challenge! Research suggests that reading can improve not only academic success but also improve a child’s well-being, therefore all students K-6 are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2023 Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) which will begin Monday, 27th February 2023 and finish Friday, 18th August 2023. Registration and student reading records can be updated online at home or students are welcome to bring them to Miss Gauci and Mrs Scott in the library and they will submit them.

A Snow Covered Mountain Under the White Sky

1st White cards

Evelyn Oriel, Kyle Adams, Jayden Jamieson, Ruben Guest, Narchesa Kelly, Ella Rex, Xanthi Mason, Zoe McDonald, Imogen Calsena, Ben Kinchela, Scarlett Eames, Lashaun Ward. Leo-John Daley, Wyatt Bonney, Toby Budden, Brian Morgan, Zoe Smith, Camilla Kennedy, Tyson Crean, Matari Dennis, Adaline Arthur, Barrike Towney, Thorin Stockwell, Alyssa Smith, Maddison Saunders, Khynoel Ridley- Gibbs, Rhys Randle, Hannah MacBeth, Indie Jobson, Shanyse Hobson, Summer Fox, Taghlia Fox, Elspeth Denniss, Aleah Charles, Harry Cameron, Tyler Gordon, Aiden Palmer, Sophie Sutton, Elouise Redfern, Andre Leculier, Jaxon Smith, Calliope Longstaff, Annabell Dewar, Stevie-Rae Cook, Hayden Moloney, Leddy Brown, Annabel Kennedy, Linkyn Ridoux, Kyle O’Connor, Oskar Slack-Smith, Ryley Budden, Cooper Slack-Smith, Mason Burns, Cooper Eames, Ellani French, Kyeneil Gibbs, Taj Jobson-Hannaford, makaylie Mason, Jay McDougall, Evie McManus, Heather O’Meara, Tully Renaud, Charlie Rex, Tahmarni Ridley-Gibbs, Rigby Richards, Aleka Russell-Towney, Rylie Arthur, George Brown, Rose Weekes, Samara Campbell, Kaylee Smith, Suzie Ward, Clinton Lamb, Denzel Toomey, Audrey Myers, Charlie-Lea Hulbert, Bryce Conroy, Owen Burns, Reuben Weekes, Leairah Smith, Jasmin Barwick, Laycee Lawler, Max Dennis, Lucy-Ava Adams, Finnigan Duncan, Isabella MacBeth, Stevie Howison, Angel Stanford, Xavier Cook, Patrick Ingersole, Ryan Anderson, August Downs, Chloe Cameron, Leo Woolford, James Thomson, Archie Thomson, Exzo McAvoy, Chase Lawler, William Hayne, Vengenance Harris, Jayden Gallen, Xander-John Daley, Jarrod Anderson, Ravyn Ridoux, Talarni Mason, Ruby Lilliebridge, Ava Ingersole, Abigail Clarke

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