Normanhurst Public School

Term 1 - Welcome Back

Normanhurst Public School Vision Statement

Normanhurst Public School is an inclusive and collaborative community dedicated to meeting student needs. We seek to prepare our students to adapt and thrive in a dynamic society by providing diverse and innovative experiences.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land - the Dharug people. We extend this respect to the elders, past and present of the Wannagini Nation and to all Aboriginal people here with us today. Always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. 

Upcoming events


EventDate
Kindergarten Best StartFebruary 1 - February 2

Kindergarten First Day

Morning Tea for 2023 Kindergarten parents outside canteen

3 February

9:30am

Whole School Photo Day13 February
Meet the Teacher (times to be confirmed)13 February

Parent Information Evening (New Curriculum)

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

22 February
NAPLAN Test Window begins 15 March
NAPLAN Test Window ends27 March


Term 1 - 2023

Change to Sentral

Normanhurst PS is beginning to use the Sentral for Parents App to communicate with parents on everything that is happening at school in real time.

You will have received an email with information regarding the app and how to sign up to the Parent Portal to link with your child’s profile. Please ensure you read the email carefully and follow all of the steps to gain access. We require all families to register for the Sentral for Parents app as overtime we plan to make the Sentral for Parents app a one stop shop for all communications. 

Please be patient as we work through any teething problems and adjust to the new system.

Please Note the Access Key is sent in this format 

[b][size=22]FX8aTZ3f4Z[/size][/b], the number on either side of the square brackets is your access key. 

Principal's Message

Dear Parents,

Welcome!

Welcome back for the 2023 school year and a very special welcome to all of our new families. I hope everyone had a wonderful break and was able to take some time out to relax. 2023 is set to be an amazing year at Normanhurst Public School. We welcome new teachers Ms Karen Moran and Mr Adam Lutton who will be working at our school on temporary contracts for 2023. These staff members have participated in our staff development days this year and are very pleased to have joined our Normanhurst team. Congratulations to Ms Samantha Page who has been appointed in a permanent position.  Ms Page is familiar with the school and the students and we congratulate her on her appointment. A full staff list will be published in next week’s newsletter. This week all of our Kindergarten students are completing a Best Start Interview and will commence normal school days on Friday.  

All students are to wear their sport uniform on Friday.

COVID Smart Measures 2023

We are continuing our COVID-smart measures into 2023.

While the community continues to transition towards living with COVID-19, NSW Health advised that the unpredictable nature of the virus will continue to present a health risk to the community, with new waves of transmission expected this year. Our school will continue to operate with baseline COVID-smart measures in place this term to minimise transmission. These include a combination of layered safety measures, such as:

  • Staying home if unwell and test for COVID-19 if showing any symptoms

  • Boosted day cleaning of high-touch areas in our schools

  • Strongly encouraging masks to be worn by all students, staff and visitors, particularly when indoors or outdoors when physical distancing is difficult to maintain

  • Strongly encouraging up-to-date vaccinations for our staff and students, including COVID-19 booster shots for anyone eligible

  • Maintaining natural ventilation with windows and doors open whenever possible, including when cooling/heating systems are in use

  • Continuing to provide RATs and other hygiene products to schools free of charge.

    In certain circumstances, NSW Health and the Department of Education may recommend that additional COVID-smart measures be temporarily reintroduced at our school. We will provide further details of any changes to COVID-smart measures at our school, if and when required.

    Please continue to notify our school if your child tests positive to COVID-19 as we will continue to regularly notify the school community of any known positive cases, to prioritise student and staff safety and wellbeing. Although no longer mandatory, NSW Health recommends you register your result with Service NSWExternal link; this helps you to access medical support from NSW Health, including antiviral medicines, if you're eligible.

    For further information about the COVID-smart measures in place this term, refer to Advice for families.

 2023 Classes

Following student numbers being confirmed today, we hope to form our 2023 classes tomorrow. We anticipate forming 16 classes based on Department of Education staffing allocations. Our classroom and support teachers spent considerable time working together to achieve class groups that are balanced academically and socially.  We also considered all parent requests that were made prior to the deadline and accommodated these wherever possible. Please be mindful that students are not always initially happy about the class they have been placed in at the beginning of the year and it can take a couple of weeks for them to settle into new routines. In Department of Education primary schools, the number of teachers allocated is based on a staffing formula, necessitating the need for composite classes where numbers do not fall neatly within a year level. Please be aware that your child will be completing an educational program appropriate for their year level and stage of development regardless of the class in which they are placed. Teachers cater for the different rates at which their students learn and the different levels at which they are progressing. Expectations for each student differ and will be measured against the ability of the child. 

Term 1 Dates

All dates for Term 1 will be available on the Sentral parent calendar app if you are looking to plan ahead for the term. we will no longer be publishing a term calendar in the Newsletter.

Parent Information Evening - Meet your child's Teacher

Our 2023 Parent Information Evening will be held on Monday 13 February. At these sessions teachers will outline their class routines, expectations and teaching/learning programs, as well as answer any questions you may have. Details regarding this event will be distributed next week. For now, please add this date to your diary, as the partnership between parents and the school contributes significantly to the success of children’s education.

A few gentle reminders

No dogs are allowed on the school grounds

No parents or students are to walk through the car park at any time of the day. The car park is a no go zone.

Warm regards,

Jacqui Gordon

School Travel

2023 Dance Group Auditions!

Being involved in Dance at Normanhurst is a wonderful opportunity that gives students a chance to showcase their talents and be part of a wonderful team.

Auditions for the Junior and Senior Dance Groups will be held next week (Week 3) in the Hall. The Junior Dance Group is for students in Years 3 and 4 and the Senior Dance Group is for students in Years 5 and 6 Please see the information below regarding auditions dates:

· Senior: Tuesday 7 February

· Junior: Wednesday 8 February

Please meet Mrs Enever and Miss Moore outside the office at first half of lunch straight after eating time.

Looking forward to another sensational year of dance at Normanhurst.

Dance Coordinator

Canteen News

Welcome back!!

Canteen will be open this Thursday 2nd February as per normal. 

Orders can be placed via School24. 

Thank you 

Lisa Pang 
Canteen Manager 


Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop News

The Uniform Shop is now closed for the year and will reopen on Friday 27th January. Online orders received during school holidays will be delivered to your child’s classroom on the first Friday of Term 1 2023. The online shop is available at - https://www.npspandc.com/uniform/.

Opening dates 2023

Appointments are available to visit the Uniform Shop prior to children returning to school next year on Friday 27th January and Monday 30th January. Appointments are also available for Kindy families on the Best Start Interview days. Please book at - https://signup.com/go/ULfAxAF.

Volunteers needed

If you can spare an hour or two we would love your help to organise our pre-loved items, pack orders and assist families visiting the Uniform Shop. Please sign up at - https://signup.com/go/JkjVueE.

Back to School NSW Vouchers

The Uniform Shop will be accepting the Back to School NSW vouchers for payment towards school uniforms in 2023. The program will provide 3 x $50 vouchers, totalling $150 for each eligible child. Apply for vouchers at www.service.nsw.gov.au.

Any questions? Please email me at uniformshop@npspandc.com
 if you have any questions or can’t find what you are looking for on our online shop.

Kristie Whitehead

Uniform Shop Manager
uniformshop@npspandc.com

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