DENILIQUIN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

PO Box 449, Deniliquin, 2710

Phone: 0358811042 Email: deniliquin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fax: 03 5881 5086 Web Site: www.deniliquin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter: Term 3 Week 10 (15/9/15)

On Sunday our three DNPS T.O.M teams

participated in the Victorian State Final at La

Trobe University Bundoora (Just to point out: no other school in the state had representation in 3 primary divisions!!).

Each team was welcomed by a TOM

official in their lecture theatre and allotted a

room supervisor from one of the other schools

in attendance in their division. They were then

confined to a room for 3 hrs and 10 mins, where

they had to solve both a 3 hr and spontaneous

challenge. At the completion of the allocated

time, the students had an hour to have lunch and

relax (no practising or discussion of the

challenges was allowed). They then returned to

their lecture theatre for the commencement of

the 3hr challenge presentations.

After presentation of challenges the

DNPS teams made their way to Union Hall for

the award ceremony. While waiting for the

announcements the teams were entertained by a

very funny, Brian Nankervis (of ‘Rockwiz’ and

‘Hey, Hey Its Saturday’ fame).

All three teams should be incredibly

proud of their efforts. They were all very com-

petitive and in with a chance to win their divi-

sion, and in a sensational effort our DNPS Lang Lit team was awarded HONOURS!!. This is the

second time a DNPS team has achieved such an

outstanding result.

FROM THE SCHOOL ON A HILL

This newsletter brilliantly edited by the team of Rosie and Calypso.

I am truly proud and in awe of our children’s efforts. They were excellent ambassadors for

DNPS, demonstrating wonderful team skills, exceptional higher order thinking skills and

impressive acting abilities. You are superstars, one and all. I might make mention of one of the

judge’s comments, who in his 20 years of judging said he had never seen someone die, be buried

and bought back to life during a performance!! (Go Dan James!!)

I would like to thank the fabulous parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins

and friends who supported the teams’ journey to the State Final. Your efforts were greatly

appreciated. To the drivers, navigators, cabin supervisors, food and drink providers, life guards,

and entertainers my sincere thanks- it would have been impossible to organise without your

support. In addition, many thanks to Cheryl and Sarah, who willingly took on the role of room

supervisors during the 3hr Challenges.

Megan Hunter

DNPS TOM Facilitator

GOLD Awards Morning Tea

Congratulations to the following students (list

current as of today) for receiving GOLD awards this

term. They, along with their parents/carers are

invited to the special GOLD morning tea in their

honour, this Wednesday, 16th, in the school hall,

starting 11am.

School Vacation and Resumption

The end of term vacation begins at 3pm this Friday.

Students and staff will resume school for Term 4 on

Tuesday, October 6. Have a good one!!!

Best Wishes to Miss Lieschke

Friday will be Miss Lieschke’s last day at North,

after a term spent honing her teaching skills with

Class 4/5HB. We thank her, and wish her well as she

embarks on her teaching career.

Footy Colours’ Day this Friday

Friday should prove to be a colourful day

at North when students wear their

favourite footy team colours. These can

be from any code: rugby, soccer or AFL.

The SRC (Student Representative

Council) will collect a gold coin donation

as part of their fundraising

efforts.

Principal’s Awards

Last week’s champions are:

Addison Mutch—participating enthusiastically

when performing the production item

Paraya Moore—working hard at his role in the

production

Cayden Hawley—working well for the production

Beau Leetham—having a mature attitude in class

Jaye Charlton—using her time effectively in

class

Zoe Metcalfe—a consistently excellent

performance as Adam Hills in the production

Jarren Richards—for great work in Writing

Our lucky last GOLD award winners for the

term are Ella Marshall and Tom Charlton.

Nice one!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date Event

16/9 GOLD awards morning tea

16/9 Dentistry visit for Grade 6

17/9 Under 7s Athletics Carnival-12pm

18/9 Footy Colours day

18/9 Assembly at 2:30pm-Friday

18/9 Last day of Term 3

6/10 School resumes for all-Tuesday

20/10 P&C Meeting-6:30pm

22/10 Stage 2 Melbourne excursion

Ben Dunmore

Stephen Thomas

Jaye Charlton

Chloe Paton

Charlotte Strong

April Weir

Paraya Moore

Lachlan Wilson

Tom Charlton

Sam Dudley

Fletcher Campion

Harry Bull

Pippa Wilson

Charlie Paton

Gemma Macdonald

Rosie North

Andrew Smith

Lucy Willis

Ellie Gavel

Ella Marshall

Jemma Smith

Rory Smith

Dominic Read

Megan Lawson

Dentistry Visit for Grade 6

Grade 6 will have a visit from oral dentistry

presenter, Rachel, on Wednesday at 11:30am.

We Value Values

Well done to the following students who last

week received awards for being top value at:

‘Getting Along with Others’

Ellie Gavel—always working well with

others

Charlie Bull—working and playing well

with others

Bella Gordon—being a co-operative and

helpful student

Allie Duffy—working well with others

Eimear Gogarty—working well with

others in the class

Sophie Hay—getting along with her peers

Lucy Pitt—for getting along with others

and being inclusive on the playground

What’s New on the Website!

This newsletter (in colour!),

Production photos (gallery),

Chummy Bartlett photos

(gallery)

Above: Imogen Gray and Scout McKenzie give

spelling the thumbs up, as fellow Spelling Bee

champs, Sophie Bashford and Ryan Penney, look

on.

The North contingent of Spelling Bee

champions acquitted themselves admirably at

the Regional Title held in Corowa last

Thursday.

Best placed of our foursome was Imogen, who

made the final 7, and finished 5th after the

word, ‘etiquette’ proved a little troublesome.

Her fellow team-mates gave their all in typical

North fashion, but found the going tough.

Well done to the fantastic-four, and thanks to

Jenny Griffin for her assistance with

transport.

THIS WEEK’S WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY The weekly assembly will begin at 2:30pm on

Friday, and will be held in the school hall.

Dear Parents/Carers,

On Production night an audience member had her

pink hand-bag (which was on the floor by her

feet) broken into. One item was tampered with (a

gift in purple wrapping) and 2 blue envelopes

were torn open and money taken ($10 from one

and $5 from the other).

From the description given by the owner, this

does sound like the possible actions of a carpet

crawler, perhaps a toddler.

If you do know anything about this incident,

please contact myself at the school.

Chris Hogan

GREAT NORTHERN LAND

The DVD

Coming Soon

Cost of Production Donated!

One FREE copy for each family!

Farewell to Mrs Chadderton

and Welcome Mrs Crothers

This Friday we also bid a very fond farewell to Mrs

Chadderton, who has been such a delightful addition

to staff this year. The ‘school on a hill’ shall miss her

enthusiasm, good humour and positive outlook, as well

as her care and concern for students.

We wish Haylee, all the best, for the days ahead,

and look forward to a visit with baby in tow.

Mrs Chadderton’s replacement teacher for 3 days

per week is Mrs Carly Crothers, and we warmly

welcome her to our great school.

Under 7s Athletics Carnival

Students in the Under 7s and below age-groups will

take to the athletics track for their carnival, this

Thursday. Events begin at 12pm with the 5 Yrs dash.

Lunch will be at 12:55pm and the afternoon’s events

(tabloids including: rob the nest, egg and spoon

relay), commence at 1:45pm. The day’s final event is

parachute games at 2:30pm. Our thanks in advance

to organisers’ Mrs Chadderton and Mrs Rumble.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY TENNIS CLINICS

Monday September 21 to Wednesday, September 23

at the Lawn Tennis Courts. 9am-3pm. Cost $80.

Tennis racquet and other prizes to be won.

Bookings, contact Kim Denny on 0419626689.

Canteen Roster

Wednesday M Dudley

Thursday R Bull J James

Friday F Semple R McKenzie

Final Term Pointscore

Team Pts

KANGAS 21 It was great to see Kangas bounce to a win in last week’s competition, but the overall winners of the zooper-doopers are the mighty Vegemites.

THONGS 27

SNAGS 23

VEGEMITES 31

Expect the Unexpected!!

72 End Street, DENILIQUIN NSW

2710 Phone 5881 1455 Fax 5881 4147 Email denirsl@deniliquinrsl.com

www.deniliquinrsl.com For the information of

members and their guests

THANKS TO RAFFLE DONORS

Thanks to the following donors for raffle

prizes, and congratulations to the winners

listed. The raffle raised $867. Thanks also to

Fiona McKern and her organising P&C team.

Scarf (My Shop)-won by Archie McKern

Wine (Anonymous donor)-Kate Pitt

Ute Muster Ticket (Deni Ute Muster)-

Gerry Gavel

Sushie Bar-The Bashford family

Plains Design-The Metcalfe family

HIP HOP WORKSHOPS

Open to boys and girls aged 4 - 13 & catering to

all skill levels.

Times will depend on interest - for more infor-

mation and to register your interest, please

send your child’s name, age and contact number

to dancestudioone@outlook.com or 0420 907

503

Date - THIS SUNDAY 20th September

Place - Deniliquin Sports Stadium

Duration - 1.5 hours

Cost - $15

Email– PRAISE FROM DAMIEN JOHNSON-Director-South West Music

Hi Chris

Just a quick note to say congratulations on a fantastic night for North School, in your

production of Spicks and Specks.

It was great to see music taking such a leading role in your production, and is testament to your

commitment of giving your students genuine musical opportunities.

Well done!

There are so many great people to thank for their wonderful contribution to the production. Personally

I would like to thank the staff, parents/carers, P&C, Peter Taylor and the Deni RSL, raffle prize donors

and extraordinary musicians’ Shane McGrath, Brett Allitt and Zac McCulloch, for their marvellous

efforts.

On the student side of things, I am enormously proud of the fine character, good humour and

creativity shown by our kids. For some, such as Multi-Cultural Speakers, TOM and debating teams, I am

simply astonished at their capacity to take so much on board. Champions!

As always, when it comes to the final countdown, there are a few stand-outs that are worthy of the

highest praise:

Adrian Mulham, who was absolutely outstanding as the chief of audio on the night, and spent a lot

of hours behind the scenes, cutting and splicing music to his hearts content. You couldn’t ask for a

better or more organised, partner in crime. Legend!

Duncan Hughes, who kept on coming back for re-shoot after re-shoot, after the script writer, kept

changing his lines. Thanks, wise one!

The Munchkin Players, who stayed behind after school to have a bit of fun in front of the

greenscreen. Nice one!

Thank-Yous from each class teacher/s are included below!

5/6S and 4/5HB

From Mrs Hunter and Miss Smith Shane McGrath and Brett Allitt for their

expertise, teaching of songs and commitment to

the production.

Melissa, Cheryl and Christie for running around

organizing props, working with the actors and for

creative talents in making props.

Adrian for his technical expertise in cutting the

audio and running the audio on the night.

Granny Allitt for behind the scenes help.

Miss Wing for playing in two items and Miss

Lieschke for her uke expertise.

Mr Soding for transporting the props.

Abbey Lawson for lending us her onesie for our

kangaroo.

Mathoura PS for the lend of buzzers.

From the Students (via a signed card)

Thanks to Mr Hogan for the countless hours spent

filming, editing and displaying the amazing videos

that made the production exemplary. Your time

and effort was greatly appreciated.

KCH From the kinders came this message and a packet

of monte carlos (the health food of a nation):

‘Hoges-We think you did an awesome job on all the

videos at the production.’

From Mrs Chadderton and Mrs Hanns A huge thank you to our wonderful teacher's aides

who helped ensure our costumes and props were

bright and cheerful on the night! Christie Gavel

helped with a lot of planning in the early stages and

offered some very creative ideas for our act.

Melissa Hamilton, Cheryl McMillan and teacher

Jessica Harris did a wonderful job painting our

props - thank you! Thanks also to Mr Hanns for

cutting and transporting our MDF.

Cheryl McMillan spent much of her own time dyeing

our costumes yellow, and making vegemite lid hats.

She also worked hard behind the scenes on the

night, tying up costumes, painting faces and

organising the children back stage. Thanks Cheryl!

Finally, a big thank you to the three students from

4/5HB who assisted with holding props on the stage

- Lachie Brill, Elena Mulham and Jaye Charlton.

3/4H

From Mr Hanns I would like to thank the Ute Muster for the

use of the wooden utes and other items, as

well as Christie, Cheryl and Melissa who

assisted with the creation of props etc.

Also thanks to Christie and Mr Hogan for

helping out with the script.

A Few Observations from Miss Wing Well done to Mr Hogan for the countless hours

putting the DVD together, and then getting all

the technical stuff "just right" for the night.

You did a brilliant job.

Thanks must also go to Christie, Cheryl and

Melissa for their support of every class-

whether this was in making props and

costumes, helping kids learn their lines, or

helping to type up various scripts.

Thanks to Zac McCulloch for playing the

didgeridoo on the night. Zac was kind enough

to offer his services, but humble enough not to

stand in the spotlight.

A huge thank-you to Brett Allitt and Shane

McGrath for all they did with the musicians.

Brett did a great job getting the band going

with the various songs for Spicks and Specks,

and Shane was outstanding on the night. He

was a great role model for the kids, and it was

a great opportunity for the kids to be able to

say that they have played with Shane McGrath.

It was like being at a master class for music

for these kids.

Well done to Ann Allitt for her work back

stage, and for Sue Nisbet for running the

DVD, and to the teachers for their wonderful

efforts.

Also a huge thank you to Adrian Mulham, for

taking care of playing the CDs all night. A

great back stage crew is as important as great

performers!

A special "thank you" to the "Ukuladies", and

their "Uke Meister"- Lauren. The kids worked

as a team, and all grew in their musical ability,

and in their team work and support for each

other, and everyone else on stage.

1/2R

From Mrs Rumble Could I please thank Claire Wing for her help

with my class item for our Production. She

would come and help with choreography and

with brainstorming ideas.

Cheryl helped to round up props for us and she

and Melissa made some of our props.

Everyone in our class was so good. They were

very flexible in that if they had to change

partners due to someone being away they did it

without a fuss and didn't complain.

Also I would like to mention the hard work Mr

Hogan did with all the DVDs. I especially liked

the Staff act. We rocked!

1/2W

From Miss Wilms Thanks to:

Zac McCulloch for his magnificent didgeridoo

playing

Christie Gavel - major contributor of ideas;

fabric painting; props; helped with practises and

scripts.

Melissa - loan of Aboriginal artefacts and advice

on costumes and music

Sarah Macdonald - fabric painting and purchase

Suzie Behsman- fabric painting and face painting

Cheryl McMillan- some sewing

Pictured at the Chummy Bartlett Inter-School Sports Day….

Above: The North Lightning AFL squad and Player’s Award winner, Duncan Hughes.

Below: The North Newcombe Ball outfit.

Thanks to Andrew Cochrane and Geoff McCallum for helping out with the AFL team, and

Sarah Macdonald for washing the jerseys.

Pictured above: The North Netball teams.

To register for both or either of the

opportunities, contact: Libby Barker

Phone: 03 5890 5252 please leave a

message with name and phone number.

Email: libbyb@intereach.com.au

Being a parent can sometimes be very tricky! At times children act in ways that can be very frustrating. ‘123 Magic and emotion coaching’ is a program designed to help parents and care givers find different ways to manage their children’s behav-ior in a positive way. You will learn practical things that help like:

using counting to manage difficult behavior, encouraging positive behavior, and helping children manage their emotions.

Cost: This is a FREE program

When: Wednesdays: 28/10, 4/11, & 11/11 Time: 9am – 11am

Where: Deniliquin North Primary School Library Morning Tea provided.

‘1 2 3 Magic ‘ Managing behavior in Children 2 – 12 years

If you have young people between

12 and 18 years of age, join us for a

free program that will help you better

understand the young people in your

house! The program ‘Understanding Adolescents’

talks about practical parenting tips that work,

and information such as:

Asking the question – Is it serious?

What’s worth reacting to and what’s not,

How to hold those difficult conversations

more successfully,

Understanding adolescence:

A time of reconstructions, redeveloping so-

cial landscapes’, brain snaps and body

make- overs, and

Understanding your job as a parent of a

teenager- observer, advisor, negotiator,

director.

When: 3 sessions: Thursday 29th

October, 5th and 12th November, 2015

Where: Deniliquin North Public School Library

Time: 9:00 am – 11 am

Morning Tea provided.

Are you a parent of a young person?

Do you sometimes feel like a broken

record ?