Thank you to all the families who donated to the Silver Challenge. Well done to Room 19 who raised an amazing $412.30. Room 18 was second with $282.40 followed by Room 8 with $221.65 and then Room 1 who raised $150.60. The winning classes were all acknowledged at the school assembly held on Friday 30th June 2017. Two student representatives from each class collected their winning certificate.The total raised was $2059 which is an outstanding result! Congratulations everyone!The PFA are always discussing ideas for events and fundraisers so if you have any ideas please come along to our next meeting. The next meeting is Thursday 10th August at 8:45am in the staff room. All PFA members must have a DCSI clearance. Please see Toni Ballard if you need to organise one.Recipe book By now you should have heard about the Recipe Book we are creating! Make sure you read all the information in this newsletter to ensure we get your recipes and artwork.Parents and Friends Association

NEWSLETTER # 11, 5th July 2017

Term 2, Week 10

Silver Challenge Diary Dates

www.nailps.sa.edu.au Principal: Sharron Ward | Deputy Principal: Toni Ballard

2 Balfour St, Nailsworth SA 5083 | Ph: 8269 4622 | Fax: 8269 5330

Email: dl.0305_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Student Absence email: dl.0305.admin@schools.sa.edu.au

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Friday 7th July Term 2 ends - 2:05pm dismissal

Premiers Be Active Challenge last day for forms to be submitted

Wishing all families a safe and happy holiday break!

Monday 24th July Pupil Free Day

Tuesday 25th July Term 3 commences at 8:45am

Wednesday 26th July OSHC and Canteen MeetingsMonday 31st July Governing CouncilWednesday 2nd – 4th August Rooms 6, 7 & 7A on campFriday 4th August Last day for recipe book artwork and recipesThursday 10th August PFA Meeting

Upcoming School Closure /Pupil Free dates: Monday 24th July (PF) Friday 8th September (SC)

Last day of Term 2 Friday 7th July

2:05pm DISMISSALWeather permitting, there will be a

school assembly from 1:50pm.

Term 3 starts on Tuesday 25th July

REMINDER! Before the end of term:

Please take the time to check for any items that you are missing. Any valuables please check at the Front Office. Clothing and lunch boxes/bottles are kept by the stairs in the main building.All items not claimed before the end of term will be disposed of during the holiday break.

Also, please check the label on the inside of uniform items to make sure that your child has not accidentally taken another child’s clothing. Thank you, Front Office Staff

SRC - Winning Design

Congratulations Samuel S, Essa C and Anna T on receiving the majority votes from the NPS students for their Friendship Corner design. Plans have begun to turn the concept into reality. There will be an update early next term regarding a completion date.Miss Iannucci, SRC Coordinator Louise.Iannucci588@schools.sa.edu.au

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NPS PFA Recipe Book

Do you have trouble thinking of what to cook for dinner?Would you like some new lunch box ideas for your children?We are excited to announce that this year for the PFA’s major fundraiser we are creating a cookbook and we need your recipes.All members of the school community will have the opportunity to submit recipes. Students can also enter an art competition with the overall winning entry being used for the front cover and other winning entries used as illustrations. Businesses in the local community can also advertise within the recipe book. We will be taking orders for the recipe book late in Term 3 and they will arrive before the end of the school year in time to be the perfect Christmas present.There will be eight chapters in the recipe book. We are keen to gather lots of family favourites in the following categories:•Breakfast •Lunchbox ideas •Soup and Starters •Pasta •Meat •Chicken and Seafood •Vegetarian •Sweets

Sharing a Recipe Families can start sharing their recipes right now! The final date to submit recipes is Friday 4th August (Friday Week 2 - Term 3).

To submit a recipe:Go to: the ‘Createacookbook’ website: http://www.createacookbook.com.au

Click on: ‘Submit’ in the top righthand corner

Select:‘Nailsworth Primary School’ from the dropdown menu in the middle of the page and follow the prompts.

Enter your recipe: there is an opportunity to provide a short description as well as the usual information such as ingredients, preparation time and method.

Save!

Do you like art and design? Would you like to be part of history?

NPS Recipe Book

Art CompetitionCreate a picture for the

Nailsworth Primary School Recipe BookAll students at Nailsworth Primary School are invited to submit a piece of

artwork for the Nailsworth Primary School Recipe Book.

• Artwork should be presented on an A4 piece of paper.

• On the back include: Child’s Name, Year Level, Room.

Submit work to Mrs Ballard by Friday August 4th (Wk2, Term 3)

To submit recipes go to : http://www.createacookbook.com.auOrders for books can be made in late Term 3. They’ll make perfect Christmas presents!

The recipe book will include the following chapters. You might like to consider these topics when planning

your art:• Breakfasts• Lunchbox Ideas• Soup and Starters• Meat• Chicken and Seafood• Pasta• Vegetarian• Sweets

Seafood and Chicken

If you would like to provide a photo of your dish you can email it to Kate Searson at: kate.mitchell.07@gmail.com The photo can be just of the food or you may like to include your child in their uniform cooking the dish or holding the finished product.If you do not have computer access you may leave your recipe with Mrs Ballard and a PFA member will enter it for you.

Advertising in the Recipe BookAdvertising in the recipe book is a great way for the local school community to have the contact details for local businesses at their fingertips. The recipe book will be approximately 17cm by 20cm.We are offering the following options for advertising in the recipe book:• Back Cover: $120 • Inside Front and Back Covers: $800 • Whole Page: $500 • Half Page: $250 • Quarter page: $125 • Business Card: $100

You can submit an advertising request through the ‘Createacookbook’ website: http://www.createacookbook.com.au/sponsors.html and clicking on the ‘Sponsor Form’ heading found in the top right of the page or by emailing Kate Searson: kate.mitchell.07@gmail.com

Art CompetitionWinning Prize: The winner’s artwork will be used for the front cover of the Nailsworth Primary School Recipe Book. Other artwork submitted for the competition may be used to illustrate the cookbook.Conditions of Entry: • Artwork should be presented on an A4 piece of paper • On the back include: Child’s Name, Year Level, Room • Submit work to Mrs Ballard by Friday August 4th (Week 2, Term 3)

Principal’s Message

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Student Reports - Distributed Thursday afternoon If your child’s teacher is looking a little tired it is because it is close to the end of the term but also because they have just finished writing student reports. This is an activity that takes a considerable amount of time.Student reports will be distributed at the end of the day on Thursday 6th July.We keep a list of students where we need to provide an additional report for separated parents. If you are a separated parent and do not receive a report, please forward your name and address to the school so that you can be included on this list.Concerns? If after reading your child’s report you have questions or concerns, please make a time with your child’s teacher.It is best that a time is arranged for face to face meetings early next term.Comprehension Teacher’s sometimes use language that is not part of the daily life of people outside schools. This may be the case when you are reading your child’s report and you do not understand what is meant by literal or inferential comprehension. Here is a quick guide that we hope you can use when listening to your child read.Why Comprehension Matters? Comprehension is the reason why we teach children to read and it is the process where we get meaning from the text. Comprehension is not just finding answers in a piece of text — it is an active process whereby the reader creates a version of the text in his or her mind.Different types of comprehension The different ways that a child can comprehend is described in many literacy books, using a range of terminology.One such model is 3H (Here, Hidden or in my Head) - Graham & Wong, 1993This strategy moves students through stages from literal to deductive questions. In the younger years of school we firstly teach literal comprehension but then move quite quickly to more complex skills.‘Here’ questions are literal. The answers to which are apparent in the text, for example: ‘What was Lockie’s girlfriend’s name?’A ‘Hidden’ or Inferential question combines information given in different parts of the text to come to the correct answer: An example could be ‘How did Lockie’s life change when he became Vicki’s boyfriend?’Inferential questions are often those that begin with how or why or verbs like, would, might, should and could.We also ask students higher order thinking questions that require students to use prior knowledge to decide, predict, or deduce. These can be called ‘Head’ questions: ‘Do you think Lockie changed his mind about what the important things in life are? Why do you think that?’ These could be questions that also ask students to predict what will happen, imagine if that was you, decide if you think that was a good idea or to think about another way to solve the problem.Sharron Ward, Principal Sharron.Ward616@schools.sa.edu.au

Community NoticesThe school’s two notice boards are located on the Front Office verandah and under the shelter by the volleyball court. This week the following notices are displayed:• Free school holiday learning fun at the

Prospect Library on 12/7, 14/7, 19/7 and 21/7. Bookings are not required but participation numbers will be limited.

• Dance Holiday Workshops on 12/7 and 20/7 at Ground Force. Ph: 0421 526 388

• Code Camp at Loreto, July 19-21. Enrol: www.codecamp.com.au/loretoadelaide

• School holiday fun! ‘The Kids Kitchen’ classes for children aged 4-16 years at TAFE SA. Book at eventopia.co/RGA. Costs range from $39 - $95

• $10 dance classes by Claire commencing 26th July at the Prospect Community Hall. clairescasualclasses@gmail.com

• eSafety Workshops at the Prospect Digital Hub, 27th July at 9am and 6:30pm. Phone: 83428170

• 2017 Prospect Library Children’s Writing Competition is now open for students F-Yr7. Great Prizes. Free entry. Closes on 28th July

• Free Come ‘n Try Futsal at Mega Courts, Windsor Gardens on 29th July www.SIMPLYFOOTBALL.com.au

• Free Come ’n Try Water Polo every Sunday at the Adelaide Aquatic Centre, 4 – 5pm from 30th July

• Transitioning to Year 8 keynote presentation at Loreto College on 2nd August. Register online: www.loreto.sa.edu.au

Finance News

School Fees are now overdue. If you are still to pay your fees please contact me via email in regards to this. Final Notices will be mailed Week 1 next term and then we will be following our debt collection process. Accounts not paid will be handed over to Central Debt Collection.School Card needs to be applied for each year. If you think you may be eligible for government assistance please email me for an application form.Entertainment Books are still available from the finance office for $70 each or the digital version is available through this link: https://www.entbook.com.au/161a420

Mary Dunton, NPS Business Manager Mary.Dunton949@schools.sa.edu.au

Annual Data Collection

Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability

NPS will commence the annual nationally consistent collection of data on school students with disability next term.This will involve the collection of: the number of students receiving adjustments to enable them to participate in education on the same basis as other students; the level of adjustment provided to students; and where known, the student’s type of disability. Under the collection model the definition of disability is broad and includes learning difficulties, health and mental health conditions.If you have any questions about the data collection, please contact Toni Ballard on 8269 4622. Further information about the Collection can be found at: http://www.education.gov.au/nationally-consistent-collection-data-school-students-disability

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Indian Cultural Cooking

Sports Day House Captains

During the FLMD students’ Indian Language lessons this week all students made the Punjabi cultural food of Gulgule. It was a great opportunity for our FLMD Gujarati, Hindi and Punjabi students to socialise and participate in an Indian cultural activity.Gulgule are the Punjabi version of donuts and are usually cooked to welcome rain (monsoon). They are also traditionally cooked at a Punjabi wedding. During a Punjabi wedding it is a tradition to cook Gulgule one day before a wedding in a Mayian/Batna ceremony in the couple’s respective homes. The couple’s families rub yellow turmeric paste upon their legs, face and arms while sitting on a patri (a special red board with embroidery) below a red cloth held by four women. This is done to cleanse and balance the body for married life. During the ritual women sing traditional songs and those of the biradari (family and friends) receive the ritual gift of Gugule.The students enjoyed making the Gulgule and then eating it! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the end of term. Padma, Satwinder and Tajinder, Indian Language Teachers

Congratulations to the following Year 7 students who were voted by their peers to be the 2017 House Captains.Horrocks : Daniel S and Erin S Emelie : Sam J and Anshu P

Balfour : Azra M-A and Jessica S Thomas : Ethan D and Claudia E

Our school’s annual Sports Day will be held at Broadview Oval on Thursday 7th September. Further information will be sent out next term.George Koulianos, Sports Coordinator George.Koulianos332@schools.sa.edu.au

Cancer Council SA Fundraising

In 2016 a group of 4 inspirational NPS students planned a way that they could raise much needed funds for the Cancer Council. Georgia, Madison, Amelia and Kirah baked sweets and made jellies to sell during recess play times. They sold cups of cordial as well. Over a few recess play times the group raised an amazing amount - $302.95! On Friday 23rd June, at the school’s assembly, Tamara from the Cancer Council was presented with a cheque by the group. It was a proud moment for them all. The audience and Tamara acknowledged their wonderful effort. Well done Georgia, Madison, Amelia and Kirah.

Netball NewsNominations for the forthcoming summer 2017/18 season are now being taken and will be submitted to EDNA by last mail on Friday 11th August. The season will commence on Friday 20th October and will conclude in Term 1 of 2018. Current players please speak with your coach if you will be continuing on for next season. Year 7 players going off to High School need to be committed to finishing the season in 2018 if interested in playing. Players with outstanding fees will not be eligible to nominate for next season. Please finalise your outstanding accounts as soon as possible.

SAPSASA Knockout Soccer

Another fantastic effort by the Nailsworth Girl’s SAPSASA Knockout Soccer team last week saw them defeat Northfield Primary 2-0 in their quarter final game. The team now advances into the semi-finals.It was a tight, tense, hard fought game and with the game in the balance Claudia E scored twice, ten minutes before the end and in the last minute to put the game beyond doubt.The girls were really excited and can’t wait to play their semi-final match in early Term 3. Unfortunately the team will be without the talented Natalija V who will be overseas on holiday.Well done girls and all the best in the upcoming semi-final match.George Koulianos, Team Coach George.Koulianos332@schools.sa.edu.au

If your child is turning 8 this year or in 2018, and is interested in playing netball for the school, could you please indicate your interest to the Front Office or to me personally over in the Library or via email. There must be a minimum of 8 players to submit a new team and someone available to coach and manage them. Games are played on Friday evenings at either Phillis Street (Maylands), Emery Road (Campbelltown) or Lothian Avenue (Holden Hill) netball courts. Fees for the summer season will be $50 and $40 for subsequent children and can be paid to Julie Chambers in the Finance Office. Please contact me if you have any queries. Cheryle Woolford, Netball Coordinator cheryle.woolford221@schools.sa.edu.au