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North Weekly News

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 Term 3 Week 2

PBL “Reach for the Stars” Badges and Awards Congratulations to the following students who have received our Reach for the Stars Gold Star Award and badge: K-2 Izayah (KC) for always displaying a positive attitude towards his learning and setting a wonderful example to his peers. 3-6 Jessica (5W) for being a responsible learner who shows respect for teachers and fellow students.

UNSW Competitions GNPS is very proud of the excellent results achieved by students participating in the UNSW Digital Technologies and Science Competitions. Digital Technologies Results

In the Digital Technologies competition three distinctions, five credits and one merit were achieved. Congratulations to the following students: Distinction Abdurrehman, Kurt and Mariam. Credits Reuben, Sebastian, Loujane, Max and Mitchell. Merit Cooper

Science

In the Science competition two distinctions, six credits and two merits were achieved. Congratulations to the following students: Distinction Abdurrehman and Grace. Credits Reuben, Daniel, Sebastian, Kurt, Loujane and Mariam. Merit Sophie and Mitchell.

Dates To Remember Thurs 2nd Aug Debate V’s GEPS

P&C Meeting 7.15pm Mon 6th Aug Education Week Celebrations

11.40- Open Classrooms 12.20 K-6 Assembly 2pm Lap-a-thon

Tues 7th Aug KROP No Assemblies

Wed 8th Aug KROP Tues 14th Aug K-2 Assembly- 1C Hosting

3-6 Assembly- 4P Hosting Senior Band at Leeton Eisteddfod ICAS Maths

Wed 15th Aug Local Debating Competition at GNPS Thurs 16th Aug Zone Athletics Carnival Fri 17th Aug P&C Lamington Drive

Soccer Gala Day

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 Term 3 Week 2

Education Week at GNPS This year Education Week is being held in Week 3 of Term 3. The theme for Education Week is “Todays schools-creating tomorrow’s world.”

GNPS will be celebrating Education Week through a variety of activities throughout the week. Our main celebrations will be held on Monday 6th August when we will have our Open Day, K-6 assembly and Lap-a-thon. On Tuesday and Wednesday our dance group will perform in KROP. Open Day

Classroom visits – 11:40am - 12:15pm Assembly - 12:20pm – 1:05pm Picnic lunch (parents and students) 1:05pm (Parents are invited to order from the canteen if they would like) Lap-a-thon: 2:00pm – 3:00pm. We hope you are able to come and join us to celebrate in 2018.

Lap-a-thon sponsor sheets were sent home last week for children to find sponsors. All money raised from the Lap-a-thon will go towards purchasing literacy resources for our students.

Assembly Awards - Term 3 Week 2

KP: Max, Josephine, Giac KD: Claire, Wyatt, Andrea KH: Elijah, Kian, Winston KA: Tamzin, Mikayla, Brock

1C: Trey, Chloe, Visione 1A: Brianna, Daniella, Brooklyn 2M: Sara, Sikaia, Samiullah 2H: Lila, Mason, Lucas 2U: Mischa, Manni, Kayla Italian: Kovi, Addison 3A: Ben, Deepjay 3M: Liam, Maika 4P: Zoe, Molly 4E: Marley, Kurt 5W: Tabitha, Daniel 5A: Tre, Alexa 6M: Shaunna, Brock 6D: Luca, Sophia Italian: Zoey, Kaiden, Issa, Ella

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2019 Come and enrol now! Enrolments for students who are eligible to attend school in 2019 are now being taken. Eligible students are those who live in zone and turn 5 before July 31st 2019. If you have a child or you know of anyone who has a child who is able to attend school in 2019, please ask them to come and enrol. Applications for enrolments are now being taken at the school office. Please present your child’s Immunisation record, Birth Certificate and evidence of residential address at the time of application.

Tuesday, 31 July 2018 Term 3 Week 2

PBL –Expectation Focus for the Week This week’s focus for PBL is:

“Walk on Concrete and Verandahs This term our focus for the week is the same for two weeks. That means we are still focusing on walking on concrete and verandahs at all times. This ensures all students remain safe and avoid falling over or running into others.

Debating Last week our Year 5 and Year 6 debating teams debated against GEPS in the Premier’s Debating Competition. The Year 5 team debated on the topic “That Primary schools should teach compulsory swimming classes.” Our team was the negative. Our Year 5 debating team won this debate, which is a wonderful achievement.

Our Year 6 debating team debated on the topic “That schools should replace arts and music classes with more maths and science.” Our team was the negative. Unfortunately, the Year 6 team was defeated. This Thursday our debating teams will travel to GEPS to participate in two more debates. We would like to wish them all the best and thank Mrs Delves for coaching both teams.

Canteen News Week 2

We have had a few changes to our menu as part of the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy. We are now selling smaller meat pies and some of the ice creams are no longer being sold. If you child is ordering their lunch please make sure their lunch order is given to the canteen before 9.15, as lately many orders have been late and some students are missing out on what they wanted to order. Thanking you Kelli and Paulina Canteen Supervisors

P&C Meeting

Our next P&C Meeting will be held this Thursday at 7.15pm in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.

P&C Lamington Drive

The GNPS P&C will be holding their Lamington Drive on Friday 17th August. Orders are due back by tomorrow Wednesday 1st August. Roster forms were sent home last week. Please return ASAP.

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Tuesday, 31 July 2018 Term 3 Week 2

Book Fair Week 5 2018 Our annual Bookfair is on in Week 5 this term. On Tuesday the 21st of August, we will be having our Book Week parade and assembly. Children are asked to come to school dressed up as their favourite book character for our parade. Parents are welcome to come and stay for our assembly. The parade will be directly after recess at 11.35 and the assembly will follow that. The Book fair itself will be open in the library all week. This is our library’s only major fundraiser for the year and your support would be greatly appreciated. The school receives a commission from the total Book fair sales. Families can also purchase a book and donate it to the school. These books will have a donation label in the front of them to identify the family. The donating family will also be able to borrow their books first and will be given their books at a morning assembly. I will also be running a competition for the Year 3 to 6 children. They will be able to write a paragraph about what is special about their favourite book. This can be done in library or at home. If parents or students would like more information on the competition, please come and see me. The winners will present their paragraph at the Book Week assembly and receive a voucher to spend at the Book fair. Save the date Tuesday 21st August – Book fair Hope to see you all there, Regards Mrs J. Evans Librarian

Sport News PSSA Basketball Knockout

On Monday 30 July, Griffith North PS defeated Parkview PS in the NSW basketball Knock Out.

The score was Griffith North 52 to Parkview 43. The North boys played a solid team game and worked hard on both offence and defence. Blake Romeo was the Most Valuable Player (MVP) with 26 points, in a standout performance. Our North team will now play Edward PS in Deniliquin. Edward PS defeated Tumut PS, 24-22, in their round. Well done Griffith North!

State Cross Country

Congratulations to Ellie who participated in the State Cross Country last Friday. Ellie came around 50th in the state which is a wonderful achievement!