Port Noarlunga Primary School

Year 5/6 First Aid Training
2024-04-30 09:00 - 12:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Specialised First Aid Training for Year 5/6 students, held in the gym on Tuesday morning, 30th April.

District Cross Country
2024-05-09 08:15 - 15:00
Permission slips will be sent via email to attend SAPSASA District Cross Country carnival.

Governing Council
2024-05-14 17:30 - 18:30
Governing Council members meet in the Libary at 5:30pm

Traffic Safety Talk (SAPOL)
2024-05-21 11:00 - 15:00
SA Police will visit the school and train students on traffic safety.

(Morning) School Crossing Monitor duties– classes head out to the crossing individually to learn how to safely cross the road with an officer.

Reception to Year 3 – (middle day) Keeping safe on the road – introduction to road safety.

Year 4 to Year 6 – (afternoon) Road safety with SA Police – introduction to road safety.

Volunteer Morning Tea
2024-05-22 10:30 - 11:30
A special morning tea to celebrate our devoted volunteers during Volunteer Week.

Whole School Disco (2024)
2024-05-23 17:00 - 19:00
The Porties 2024 whole school disco is set for Thursday, 23rd of May (Term 2).

Starting at 5PM and finishing at 7PM

In the Gym

$2 Entry

$5 snack-pack: Chips, PopTop Juice, and a packet of lollies

Available to pre-purchase on the QKR app! (Under “School Events”)

ORDERS CLOSE MAY 20TH.

PNPS students only, thank you.

Student Free Day
2024-05-27 08:50 - 15:10
Students do not attend school on Monday, 27th May. OSHC services are available if already booked.

School Photos
2024-06-11 08:30 - 15:00
Our school photo day is Tuesday, 11th June (Week 7, Term 2). Every student will have their portrait taken on this day, along with a class group photo.

HOW TO ORDEROrdering is entirely online. There are no envolpes or paper ordering. Your unique shootkey has been emailed Thursday, 23rd May from “MSPSCHOOLPHOTOS”.

Simply click the link and enter the unique shootkey number found in your email:https://orders.msp.com.au/ordering/access

If you have queries about ordering please contact our photo company MSP PHOTOGRAPHY directly on 8391 3951.

IS THERE A CATCH-UP DAY?Yes, any students who are away on photo day will have their portrait taken on Friday, 28 June.

LAST DAY TO ORDER: Saturday, 18th June.

Governing Council
2024-06-18 17:30 - 18:30
Governing Council members meet in the Library at 5:30PM.

Dion Drummond Performances (incursion)
2024-07-02 08:50 - 15:00
Special performances for the whole school by Dion Drummond in our school gym.

Early Dismissal - 2:15PM July 5th
2024-07-05 14:15
2:15PM early dismissal for the last day of Term 2.

OSHC resumes as normal if already booked.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Term 3 2024
2024-07-22 15:00 - 2024-08-09 17:00
Teachers will conduct Parent-Teacher interviews for families in the first 3 weeks of Term 3—between Monday, July 22nd and Friday, 9th August.

BOOKINGS CLOSE: Families must book a time before 3PM Monday, July 22nd.

BOOKINGS OPEN: Families will be able to book an interview time starting Tuesday, 9th July (first Tuesday of the school holidays).

Use this link to book:

https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code/qx7wr

Click ‘Make a Booking’

Enter the code: qx7wr

Follow the prompts to book a time that suits you.

Please bring your Report Portfolio to the interview.

Contact the school with any queries: 8382 2455

Student Free Day - Monday, 5th August
2024-08-05 08:50 - 15:10
Monday 5th August is a Student Free Day. Students do not attend school today while staff participate in training. OSHC services are available if already booked.

Hat Policy Begins Tuesday 6 August 2024
2024-08-06 08:50
Hats must be worn by all students beginning Monday, 5th August (Term 3, Week 3). Broad-brimmed hat featuring our school logo from the school uniform shop is preferred.

This is according to our SunSmart policy. See: https://www.portnoarps.sa.edu.au/policies-and-guidelines/

Wear PURPLE or ORANGE - National Day Against Bullying
2024-08-12 08:50 - 15:10
We invite students to wear PURPLE or ORANGE along with their uniform on Monday, 12th August as part of the National Week Against Bullying camp

The theme for this year’s National Week Against Bullying campaign is:

Everyone belongs.

When we all feel like we belong, bullying struggles to find a place. It’s about embracing who we are, respecting everyone’s differences and standing up together against unkindness.

Belonging means we all have a role in preventing bullying. We’re encouraged to speak up and create a safe place where everyone feels supported and respected, and our voices are heard and valued.

Purple is the new orange!

Purple is now the hero colour that will represent Bullying No Way: National week of action. It represents peace, strength and empowerment, with bold tones signifying a firm stand against bullying behaviour

Dress-Up Day and Parade - Wednesday 21st August
2024-08-21 09:30 - 10:00
Our Dress-Up Day and Parade for Book Week 2024 is Wednesday 21st August

From 9:30AM every class will walk around the neighbouring block for families and kindy students to wave hello and see the costumes, a tradition that started in 2020.

*In case of rain, the parade will move to the gym.

Book Week Fair in Library between Monday 19th and Thursday 22nd August.

The theme for Book Week 2024 is Reading is Magic!

Wear YELLOW casual clothes day
2024-08-29 08:50 - 15:00
Staff and students are invited to wear yellow on Thursday Week 6 (August 29th) to support the Cancer Council Daffodil Day.

💰 COLD COIN DONATIONS✔️ Young Leaders will collect gold coins from classrooms✔️ Or make a donation on QKR!

Daffodil Day is happening around the same time as our Book Week Dress-Up Parade, so we are showing our support a little later in Week 6.

Student Free Day - Wednesday, 4th September
2024-09-04 08:50 - 15:10
Wednesday 5th September is a Student Free Day. Students do not attend school today while staff participate in training. OSHC services are available if already booked.

Colour Fun Run - 2024!
2024-09-27 13:40 - 14:15
The annual Colour Fun Run is our traditional celebration on the last day of Term 3. Students wear a white t-shirt and participate in a fun-run course while getting splashed with vibrant colours!!

We are fundraising for our playground!

The run starts at 1:40PM and will finish at 2:15PM

REMINDER of early dismissal 2:15PM.

Not only are we hosting an awesome Colour Explosion Run 4 Fun, Students can order up to a total of 5 prizes based on their donations received. They can even mix and match!

Students have received a sponsorship book with instructions on setting up their cybersafe, online fundraising profile at:

www.australianfundraising.com.au

This is an entirely online fundraiser; all cash donations must be converted to online donations to redeem your prizes.

Please make sure students wear a WHITE shirt and closed in shoes.

Students will be given free sunglasses and a rainbow headband for the event.

Students will be covered in non-toxic, biodegradable colour powder from head to toe.

Colour Powder is made of high-quality corn starch and permitted food colours. Safety data sheet is available upon request.

Early Dismissal 2:15pm (after Fun Run!)
2024-09-27 14:15
Early Dismissal at 2:15pm on Friday, 27th September for the last day of Term 3. OSHC resumes as normal if already booked.

Assembly
2024-10-29 14:30 - 15:00
Families are welcome to join us for a whole school assembly in the gym from 2:30PM.

Canteen Halloween Recess
2024-10-31 10:40 - 23:10
CASH ONLY – Over the counter *Special Halloween Themed Recess* will be available at the canteen on Thursday, 31 October.

School Closure Day
2024-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
Port Noarlunga Primary will be closed on Remembrance Day, Monday 11th November. Staff and Students do not attend.

OSHC services are available if already booked.

Casual Clothes Day!
2024-11-15 08:50 - 15:10
Friday 15th November (Week 5) is a casual clothes day at Porties.

There is no gold coin donation required, simply wear casual clothes instead of school uniform. Easy!

Porties Marketplace
2024-11-19 08:00 - 17:00
All students bring no more than $5 to spend at stalls in the Porties Marketplace.

Each class (Reception to Year 4) will have an allocated time to visit the marketplace and purchase items prepared by the Upper Primary classes.

There will be all kinds of items available from the small business, including food & snacks, toys, games, and other “market” incentives.

Beach Carnival 2024
2024-11-29 09:00 - 14:00
Our annual Beach Carnival will be held at Port Noarlunga Beach (esplanade) on Friday, 29th November. Families are welcome to attend and support.

Classes will walk to and from the beach, departing at 9am and returning by 3pm. While at the beach, they will engage in Sports Day activities in their house teams.

In case of rain/bad weather, a back-up day is scheduled for Monday, 2nd December.

Last year (2023) Swordfish were the Beach Carnival champions.

Remember to:

Apply sunscreen in the morning

Bring your water bottle!

Wear walking shoes

Bring a towel

Wear team colours

Wear bathers/boardies

Pack snacks and lunch

An itinerary for the day will be posted here in Term 4. Generally, there are tabloid events in the morning, followed by team events after lunch.

FINAL ASSEMBLY at Twilight! 5PM
2024-12-03 17:00 - 18:30
Our final assembly for 2024 is a special twilight event starting at 5PM on the oval. Bring a picnic rug and some food and celebrate with us.

Year 6 Graduation
2024-12-10 17:30 - 19:30
Our Year 6 students celebrate their Graduation with a dinner and ceremony at South Adelaide Footbal Club Function Room on Tuesday, 10th December.

Booking forms will be sent to families via email (like the excursion slips).

Whole School Picnic
2024-12-11 12:30 - 13:00
Bring a lunch and enjoy our annual Whole School Picnic on the oval from 12:30pm until 1:00pm

Early Dismissal 2:15pm - Last Day of School 2024
2024-12-13 14:15
Students are dismissed at 2:15pm for the last school day of 2024, immediately following the Year 6 Guard of Honour.

OSHC resumes as normal if already booked.
