NEWSLETTER Issue Number 4 16th March 2017 DIARY DATES MARCH Friday 17th 9am Assembly Harmony Day Monday 20th Governing Council Mtg 7.30pm Tuesday 21st Halogen Leaders Conference Yr 7 Friday 24th Swimming Carnival Yrs 3-7 Monday 27th Friday 31st Parent/Teacher Interviews APRIL Tuesday 4th Easter Seminars Wednesday 5th Early Years Assembly 10am Thursday 13th Last Day Term 1 Early Dismissal 2.15pm MAY Monday 1st Term 2 Commences Monday 1st Wednesday 3rd Year 6 Camp Tues 9th, Wed 10th, Thurs 10th NAPLAN You can contact us: Telephone: 8362 4666 Email:dl.0131.info@schools.sa.edu.au Web: www.norwoodps.sa.edu.au Proud Sponsors of Mulberry Hall Dear Parents and Caregivers, In celebration of Harmony Day this week, I would like share a few insights into the approaches to powerful learning and growth mindset two things that I feel allow us to see other people s viewpoint and embrace diversity in our ever-changing world. We gathered student feedback about key areas in their learning experience. Across the school, we had strengths in many areas, including developing democratic relationships, promoting dialogue as a means of learning, building on learner s understanding and connecting learning to student s lives. This demonstrates the strong emphasis that we place on teachers knowing where every child is at and the skills that teachers bring to develop C21st capabilities. Here are just a few of the many responses from our students to various statements; When I learn, I feel safe to take risks or voice my opinion. Our classroom is a very safe environment that allows me to take risks and voice my opinion, my teachers encourage questions and like it when student take risks. This motivates me to do so and allows me to reach my full potential. When you do this, it tells the teacher what you know about it and what you don t know. This helps them teach you what you don t know. We help each other learn As a class we believe in team work and improving everybody s knowledge. We help each other learn in all different ways. We get many ideas from each other and have a new perspective in different tasks. I enjoy working in groups because we can learn different things from each other. Giving and getting feedback challenges me as a learner Giving feedback to others allows me to identify the flaws in my own work, this helps me enhance my work. Receiving feedback helps me to notice flaws in my work that I sometimes overlook, this helps me make my work better and more in-depth. If I get positive comments and constructive criticism I can learn from my mistakes and knowledge how to develop further as well as knowing my strong areas. I learn about my strengths as a learner as well as what I can do to improve I am always encouraged by my teachers, peers and parents so I can do more and give my best in everything. It helps me to understand that making mistakes is okay and if you think something is hard, you should just persist through that situation. A great example is the learning pit. It also helps me to have a growth mindset. We discuss and question why people think the way they do My class quite often have long conversations about different points of view, this doesn t mean we don t respect them but that we are interested to know why they think this way. This helps us see different ways things can be done and different ways of thinking. We certainly have some incredible critical thinkers in our midst. Nicola Department of Education and Child Development T/A South Australian Government Schools COMMUNITY DIVERSITY CREATIVITY OPPORTUNITY
FRIENDSHIP It is not always easy for children to know how to manage friendships. Problems with friends can affect how children feel about themselves and their enthusiasm for activities that involve others. Parents and carers can help children learn the kinds of friendship skills they need as they grow and develop. Learning how to make and keep friends involves a number of skills. Children learn more and more complex social skills from those around them as they grow. CORE FRIENDSHIP SKILLS FOR CHILDREN Cooperation: How to share and take turns; how to work together towards a common goal. Communication: Using words to explain what you want and listening to others respectfully; paying attention to body language making eye contact, smiling and being able to read others nonverbal cues. Understanding and Managing Feelings: Recognising and responding to feelings; Being able to express your feelings in ways that help others understand you. Accepting and Influencing Others: Recognising others needs for respect and friendship. WHAT TO DO IF A PROBLEM OCCURS Children develop friendship skills through playing with other children. Because they are learning, they are sure to have times when things do not go as they would like. When problems arise in friendships, it is important not to blame children but to show them how to find a solution. A problem solving approach is often helpful. 1. Encourage the child to describe what has happened. 2. Ask about how they felt. 3. Ask them how they think the other person might see it and how they might be feeling. 4. Get them to think of ways they might do it next time. 5. Encourage them to try a new approach get them to practise with you so they feel more confident. 6. Check back with your child to see how things turned out. Julie On Behalf of the KidsMatter Action Team
Carnevale di Norwood We would like to say a big thank you to students, parents, staff and parent group for their important part in helping to make the day a great success and enjoyed by all. A special thank you to the Year 7 student leaders, along with the many year 7 volunteers, who willingly gave their time and effort to help organise and run the parade, lunch time activities and help with gelati. They are a competent and confident group of students. Thank you also to Gelato Bello for the delicious gelati. I enjoyed dancing at break times because it was really fun Evie Rm 1 I really liked making my mask Seb Rm 6 I loved dressing up. It was fun pretending to be a character for the day Ailani Rm 11 The Chicken Dance was fun Rosie Rm 2 I liked high 5ing the people in the parade Edward T. Rm 5 Carnevale was fun because you got to do lots of different things Remy Rm 6 I loved all the costumes. They were so creative Lilah Rm 13 The face challenge in the Italian Room was fun. I came second! Nick Rm 11 Mille grazie Selina, Laura and Dina
Sandpit Equipment CAN YOU HELP? Maybe your children have outgrown their buckets, spades and trucks? Maybe your kitchen is cluttered with metal or plastic bowls, spoons, cups, plates or saucepans? The children would really appreciate your donations to add to their sand play. Donations can be left with Julie at the Front Office. Thank you and we look forward to sharing new adventures and learning in the sand. Early Years Team and Phyllis Mitchell (Grand Parent) Donations 2nd Hand Uniforms Our uniform shop carries a small range of second hand uniforms for sale. We also keep some items of clothing in the front office in case of emergencies. Many thanks to those who have previously donated. Our stocks are getting low again (particularly smaller sizes in shorts and pants), so any donations of clean 2nd hand uniforms would be greatly appreciated. All donations can be left with Kerri or Tracey at the front office. Thank you! Norwood Morialta High School Open Night-Middle Campus Tuesday 4 April 2017, 5.30pm until 7.30pm The Norwood Morialta High School invites all prospective parents to join us on a tour of the middle campus on Morialta Road West, Rostrevor to learn more about the programs offered at our vibrant school. Please come directly to the central courtyard for the commencement of your tour. We also take this opportunity to introduce to you our new special entry programs beginning in 2018. Accelerated STEM Program Students complete middle schooling in two years with a focus on inquiry and integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Accelerated Italian Program Students undertake an integrated program in Italian and Humanities. Rowing Program - Students study rowing as a physical education subject. Interested families are encouraged to attend the Special Entry Parent Information Evening at 7pm on Wednesday 12th April on the Middle Campus to learn more about the programs and selection process
A message from Telstra Kids: TELSTRA KIDS GRANTS APPLY FROM 17th MARCH Get ready: from 17/03/17 we are inviting nominations for $1,200 grants from Telstra Kids. Telstra Kids applications will open on 17th March, the National Day Against Bullying and Violence. As a tech company, Telstra Kids love and encourage applications that help kids thrive in their digital world projects about coding, 3D printing, digital making, cybersafety and enterprise skills are great examples of this. If you have another idea in mind, that s OK we fund all types of projects. If you re part of a community group looking for funding, you ll need a Telstra person to kick-start the application for you. Why not give a shout out to your network for an eligible Telstra employee (full-time, part-time or casual)? We look forward to seeing your application. Telstra Kids a million ways to show we care If there are any eligible Telstra employees in the NPS community who would like to be involved, please visit http://telstrakidsfund.com Marryatville High School Open Day Wednesday, April 5th, 2017 Open Day Tours give people the opportunity to visit the school during a normal school day and includes an information session and guided tour. TOUR 1-9:00am Tour followed by 10:00 Presentation TOUR 2-11:30am Tour followed by 12:30 Presentation BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. As places are limited we recommend tours for Year 6 or 7 students. Groups are limited to 3 members per family only (i ncludi ng the school aged student if attending). Children under 5 years are not counted in bookings. Tours fill quickly. Please book online https://www.marryatvillehs.sa.edu.au Join the Norwood Primary Parents Closed Facebook Page Want to keep in contact with other Norwood Primary parents? Want to have quick access to other parents to check what time assembly is, or whether anyone knows of babysitters? Need reminders of the next MONs or DONs? Search for Norwood Primary E Parents Page and one of the admins will confirm your membership.