NPS Newsletter
A Message From
The Principal
Mrs Claire Allen
Happy Easter to all our families! The Easter long weekend has come around very quickly and we only have 9 school days left this term. As our students get to the end of term they are becoming very tired but it is great to see them dig deep and find the resilience to make the most of every learning opportunity.
We are reviewing our positive behaviour expectations with our students and class displays and out of class pass systems have been implemented across the school to make sure our students understand how to contribute to a safe and respectful learning environment. The displays in every classroom and shared space can be seen below to ensure our families understand the school’s consistent message. By focusing on respect in all settings we are able to develop lifelong skills for our students.
Upcoming Events
Families & Community invited to attend
Week 10 Term 1
Monday
- Public Hoilday
- No Week 10 K-6 assembly
Tuesday
- School Photos - Summer Uniform
- Parent-Teacher Interviews Begin
Wednesday
- Wednesday Assembly - 2C @ 2:15pm
- Northwest Touch Football Trials Inverell
Thursday
- Boys & Girls softball knockout
- Kinder Vision HNEH Screening
Friday
- SRC Colour Run @10am
Easter Raffle & Parade 2024
Our students and staff joined together to undertake the time-honoured tradition of parading with their hats or headdresses on and it was lovely to hear our students cheering each other along. Students put in a lot of effort to create a festive vibe at the event. Our Easter Raffle was a fantastic success with many students receiving prizes! Thankyou to our families for donating for this great fundraiser.
A big thankyou also goes out to the dedicated P&C members who volunteered their time to organize the generous donations and prepare the prizes for today's raffle.
We've sold a remarkable number of raffle tickets raising $1800. Money raised from this raffle will go towards the purchase of the new bubbler systems. Let's hope all the chocolate safely reaches its new homes by the end of the day.
Full Easter Hat & Raffle Photo Album 2024.
School Photos 2024
It's that time of year again - School Photos! This year they will be held on Tuesday 2nd April 2024
This year students are asked to wear their full summer uniform.
- Envelopes are to be returned to the front office, no later than 9am on the day.
- Please have correct money as no change will be given.
- The front office will be closed from 8:10am - 8:30am for staff photos.
- Year 6 Leadership Team photo inclucing sports captains will be at 9am followed by group full year 6.
Students are asked to wear a full summer uniform:
Girls
- Summer Dress, navy blue socks, black shoes
Boys
- navy blue shorts, sky blue shirt, navy blue socks, black shoes
SRC - Colour Run
We are delighted to share that, following a vote during our SRC meeting, the funds raised from our colour run, coupled with a generous donation from the P&C, will be used to purchase new bubbler systems for our school that include water bottle refilling stations. Our current total raised stands at $6865. Our colour run is NEXT FRIDAY APRIL 5.
What to know:
- Students will follow a designated circuit, and families are welcome to join us for this event. The walk/run begins at 10:00 am.
- Students are encouraged to wear their color run outfit to school and MUST bring their school uniforms to change into afterwards.
- Remember to bring your water bottle!
- A big thank you to the P&C for sponsoring a sausage BBQ for our students following the run.
- Alternative activities will be available for students who choose not to participate.
Get ready with your old white or black t-shirt, shorts & running shoes that you don't mind getting colored powder on during the run!
Uniform Donations
The NPS Wellbeing Team manages a collection of second-hand uniforms. These items are lent to students who come to school without proper uniform attire or need a temporary outfit until they can acquire new uniforms. Occasionally students may keep items from our collection.
If you have any NPS uniform pieces that are still in good condition but no longer fit your child, or if your child has left NPS and you have excess uniform items, kindly consider donating them back to the school. Clean uniform items in good condition (free of tears or stains), such as school shirts, sport shorts, sport shirts, skirts, jumpers, and shoes, can be dropped off at the front office.
Your donations will positively impact our community, and we sincerely appreciate your support. Donations can be handed in at the front office.
Crossing Guard
NPS is pleased to announce that we will once again have a crossing guard! Ensuring the safety of our students as they travel to and from school is one of our top priorities. Ms McMurtrie will be there to assist and guide students and ensure that they can navigate their way safely across the busy pedestrian crossing. We are grateful for her dedication and commitment to keeping our students safe. Please join us in welcoming Ms McMurtrie to the NPS community!
Week 10 Infants Assembly
Our families are invited to join us for our Wednesday afternoon assemblies. These ceremonies are to celebrate student achievement and showcase projects and activities they are working on.
Our week 10 assembly is hosted by 2C
The assemblies kick off at 2:15pm in the school hall. If you can make it, kindly sign in at the front office.
NNOOSH
before & after school care
OPEN NOW!
Monday - Friday At Narrabri Public
From 6:30am – 9:00am & 3:00pm - 6:00pm
NNOOSH offers care for children for school aged children in Before School Care, After School during term times and Vacation Care during the school holidays.
Now taking bookings!
For bookings, call Hannah on 0491 332 628 or email: nnoosh@nurruby.com
Applying for placement in an opportunity class – a webinar for parents of Year 4 students
Wednesday, 3 April 2024 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT
If your child is currently in Year 4, you may wish to apply for placement in an opportunity class for Year 5 entry in 2025. You can find out more about the application and placement process by attending our webinar about opportunity classes on Wednesday, 3 April.
Opportunity classes are one of the ways that the NSW Department of Education provides support for high potential and intellectually gifted students.
Many public primary schools across NSW offer opportunity classes. Students living in rural and remote areas can also apply for a place at Aurora College, which provides online opportunity classes at approximately 600 host schools.
High potential and gifted students are supported across all NSW public high schools through the High Potential and Gifted Education policy.
Applications open on 4 April and close Monday 20 May 2024
Learn more and apply at: education.nsw.gov.au/oc
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