Port Noarlunga Primary School

Outdoor Education Day 2
2023-03-07 08:50 - 15:10 (Australia/Adelaide)
Years 5/6 attendingFurther details published here:www.portnoarps.sa.edu.au/outdoor-ed

Aquatics (Years 3/4/5)
2023-03-07 08:00 - 17:00
Classes attending:

S. Thompson

D. McMillan

K. Sander

C. Parkes

Outdoor Education Day 1
2023-03-06 08:50 - 15:10
Reception, R/1, 1/2 & 2/3 attending.

Further details here:www.portnoarps.sa.edu.au/outdoor-ed

Dental for Schools
2023-03-06 08:50 - 15:00
Forms have been sent home with students and need to be returned to the class teacher by 17th February. Forms can also be completed online:

https://47073.aidaform.com/parental-school-consent-form

Student Free Day
2023-02-27 08:30 - 15:30
Students do not attend school today. OSHC services are available.

Sneak Peek and Picnic
2023-02-15 17:00 - 18:30

Assembly
2023-02-15 14:30

AGM - Governing Council
2023-02-07 17:00
Our Governing Council AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 7th February at 5pm in the school library.

All families are welcome to attend.

We would love to have a broad representation on our Governing Council and Committees.

Please consider joining us twice a term (Weeks 4 and 8) on Tuesdays at 5pm.

Please RSVP on 8382 2455 if you can attend the AGM.

Parent Teacher Interviews Term 1 2023
2023-02-06 15:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00
Interviews held from Monday 6 February to Friday 24 February.

BOOKINGS CLOSE Friday, 10 February.

Teachers will be holding interviews for families to check-in, introduce themselves, go through the learning for the term and discuss any questions you may have about your child’s class for 2023. All bookings for these interviews need to be made online:

Visit www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Select ‘Make a Booking’ and enter the code: 9t9ne

Follow the prompts to book interview(s)

All interview timeslots remain a first in, first served scenario. We are glad to say will again be in person at the school unless otherwise organised with the classroom teacher for a phone interview.

All interview times are a set length of 15 minutes. If you feel you will require longer, we would ask that you negotiate this with the required teacher prior to booking so they can plan accordingly.

To assist with teacher preparation, we ask that interviews are booked by Friday, February 10th (Week 2). The online booking system will close on this day and any interview times made after this will require direct communication with the classroom teacher and 48 hours notice.

First Day of School 2023
2023-01-30 08:50 - 15:10
School resumes Monday, 30th January 2023

School grounds open 8:30amSchool begins 8:50amDismissal 3:10pm

Early Dismissal 16th December 2022
2022-12-16 14:15
Friday 16th December early dismissal for the last day of school.OSHC resumes as normal if a booking is already in place.

School returns Monday 30th January 2023.

Aquatics Second-hand Sale
2022-12-14 15:30 - 16:30
WHAT: Secondhand items used by Port Noarlunga Aquatics are being sold. Items include surfboards, boogie boards, surf skis, canoes, and more.

WHEN: Wednesday 14th December (Week 9)

WHERE: School Aquatics shed, behind the school (access from Dodd Avenue)

TIME: 3PM to 4:30PM

MUST NOTE:

Items priced between $20 – $120

One sale only

Cash only, no EFTPOS facilities available

Items cannot be inspected beforehand

No returns

Items

1 Sup Board

2 20 Liter water containers

Desk chairs (giving away)

Surf boards between $40 and $100 dollars

Windsurfer (board only)

Windsurfer board only – 1 only

10 Waveskis with Paddle

Enquiries:

portnoarlunga.aquatics153@schools.sa.edu.au

or phone 8384 4802

Whole School Picnic 2022
2022-12-14 12:50 - 13:30
From 12:50pm family are invited to join students for a picnic on the school oval. Catered lunch by the canteen available on QKR. Orders strictly close on Thursday 8th December to allow time for deliveries from our suppliers.

No other food will be available on the day. The regular menu will not be available.

Option 1 – Platter in a box: Ham, Chicken, Twiggy Stick, Cheese, Crackers, Hommus Dip, Drink and Cookie.Option 2 – Vegetarian Box: Hommus Dip, crackers, cheese, carrot sticks, cucumber, Tomato, Popcorn Drink and Cookie.Option 3 – Pizza Box: Pizza, Garlic Bread, Popcorn, Drink and Cookie.

All boxes are $10 each.

Please contact Deonne in the Canteen if you wish to discuss dietary requirements before ordering: (08) 8384 5048

Presentation Assembly 2022
2022-12-13 11:10 - 12:30
Our End of Year Presentation Assembly will be held in the Gym at 11:10am on Tuesday 13th December. (Not Friday 16th December as originally planned).

Parents and caregivers are invited to attend.

Year 6 Graduation 2022
2022-12-12 17:45 - 21:00
Download Graduation Letter Home

Date: Monday 12th December 2022Venue: Christies Beach Bowls Club – Bice Oval (dinner) and Port Noarlunga Primary School Gym (ceremony).

5:45pm: Parents bring students to the Christies Beach Bowls Club – Bice Oval.6:00pm: Meals are served.6:45pm: Parents collect students and drive them to Port Noarlunga Primary School.7:00pm: Parents & families seated in the gym.7:10pm: Students to be seated.7:15pm: Welcome and the Graduation evening begins.

Attire: Neat, clean, smart dress is requested. We do not expect families to spend money on clothes for Graduation.Please: No singlet tops, boardies or thongs. We also request that families not hire limousines or similar.

Cost: All students will need to pay $20.00 cash before the night for their meal.This needs to be paid by MONDAY 5th DECEMBER. Late payments will not be accepted.This payment is to be made to the class teacher, NOT the Finance Officer or Via the QKR! app

A set menu will be provided. All students will pre-order their chosen meal before the night.

Beach Carnival 2022
2022-12-02 09:00 - 15:10
Get ready for BEACH CARNIVAL 2022!!!TOMORROW Friday 2nd December

REMEMBER!✔️ Sunscreen✔️ Hat✔️ Water bottle x2✔️ Boarddies/bathers✔️ Rashie/shirt (house colour!)✔️ Sneakers for the walk✔️ Bare foot at the beach✔️ Towel✔️ Pack Recess and Lunch

9:00 students walk from school to Port Noarlunga Beach to participate in the annual Beach Carnival, an all-day event.

9:40 – Recess (supply own)

10:00-10:15 Address and Welcome (Including House Captain speeches) 10:15 – 11:45 Tabloid Events 11:45 – 12:15 Lunch (Packed from home) 12:15 – 12:45 Sand Sculpture (Mixed groups) andBeach Volleyball game House Captains v Staff 12:45 – 1:30 Iron boy/girl events 1:30 – 2:00 Presentation of Ribbons and Trophy (Including House Captain speeches) / Clean up. 2:00 Dismiss from beach sign out from teacher / Return to school 3:10 Dismissal from school

Download the programme here.

Assembly
2022-11-25 10:00 - 10:45
Whole school assembly in the gym. Families are welcome to attend.

Marketplace 2022
2022-11-21 09:00 - 13:00
Bring $5 to spend at stalls selling goods and services prepared entirely by Upper Primary students.

Marketplace 2022
2022-11-21 08:30 - 15:00
PNPS Marketplace is happening again!21 NOVEMBER (Monday Week 6)

Upper Primary students have developed mini businesses to provide goods and services to the younger grades. Classes will have scheduled time sto visit the marketplace throughout the day.

What do the younger students (Reception to Year 5) need to do?

✅ Come to school on Monday 21 November.

✅ Bring a little cash (we know cash is rare in these times but it is a great maths lesson. We recommend $5.00)

✅ Students will tour the Marketplace with their teachers in an allocated lesson.

✅ Choose a few items to spend their money on and have a great time.

Market prices will range from 20c to $2.

Profits go towards our school. Upper primary students will vote on how profits are used.

Crazy Hair and Casual Clothes Day!
2022-11-18 08:50 - 15:10
Come to school with CRAZY HAIR and CASUAL CLOTHES on Friday 18th November and raise money for charity. This event has been planned by our Young Leaders.

Gold coin donation will be collected from classrooms. Donations can be made on QKR.

Aquatics Secondhand Sale 2022
2022-11-16 15:00 - 16:30
WHAT: Secondhand items used by Port Noarlunga Aquatics are being sold. Items include surfboards, boogie boards, surf skis, canoes, and more.

WHEN: Wednesday 16th November (Week 5)

WHERE: School Aquatics shed, behind the school (access from Dodd Avenue)

TIME: 3PM to 4:30PM

MUST NOTE:

Items priced between $20 – $120

One sale only

Cash only, no EFTPOS facilities available

Items cannot be inspected beforehand

No returns

Enquiries: portnoarlunga.aquatics153@schools.sa.edu.au or phone 8384 4802

School Closure Day
2022-11-11 00:00 - 23:59
There are will be no students or staff at school for Remembrance Day.

Whole School Disco 2022
2022-11-10 17:00 - 18:30
Fundraising Event

Whole School Disco will be held in the school gym from 5pm to 6:30pm.

Gold Coin Donation required for entry. Tuck shop included.

Student Free Day - 31st October 2022
2022-10-31 00:00 - 23:59

Early Dismissal 2:15 September 30th 2022
2022-09-30 14:15
2:15pm Early Dismissal for the last day of Term 3, 2022.

Colour Fun Run 2022
2022-09-30 13:30 - 14:00
On Friday 30th September, the last day of term, we are hosting a Colour Explosion Fun Run to raise money for new playground equipment.

Sponsorship booklets have been sent home with students. If you haven’t received one, there are spares in the front office for collection.

Did you know? Students raise 3x times more when they fundraise online! Visit https://myprofilepage.com.au to create your child’s cybersafe fundraising profile. Instructions are in your child’s sponsorship booklet.

Don’t forget to find a white t-shirt to run in!

We appreciate your support in this fundraising initiative.

Students will run after lunch at approximately 1:45pm.Parents are welcome to spectate.

REMINDERS❌ No video or photographs of other students✅ Early dismissal at 2:15pm

National Day of Mourning - Public Holiday
2022-09-22 00:00 - 23:59
Thursday 22 September 2022 will be a one-off national public holiday to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our School and OSHC will be closed.

Further information about South Australian observances for the death of Her Majesty the Queen can be found at https://www.dpc.sa.gov.au/observances

Odd Socks and Bake Sale
2022-09-20 08:50 - 15:10
Cookies and cakes and socks, oh my!

🧦 Wear ODD SOCKS today for a gold coin donation. (Not a casual clothes day – students still wear school uniform). 🧦

🍩🧁🍪🍰Bring extra spare change for the BAKE SALE!Held during Recess at 10:40am in Miss Sander’s class (Room 10-1)🍩🧁🍪🍰

PLEASE DONATE TO THE BAKE SALE:We require donations of home baked or bought goods (but they must be well within the use by date) and they can be brought to the classroom (10-1) at any time. Donations can include muffins, slices, doughnuts, as well as cakes and cookies. Gluten free, dairy free, nut free, and vegan donations are also appreciated but please label.

All proceeds going to charity:

Save the ChildrenUkraine Children’s Emergency Fund – UNICEFBackpacks for Kids

French Fun Day - 2022
2022-09-19 08:50 - 15:10
French Fun Day is Monday 19th September.

Students will participate in some special activities between recess and lunch, working with their class teacher and possibly their buddy class.

To join in the fun, students are invited to dress as a French character for the day or simply wear the French colours of BLUE, WHITE and RED. There is no cost for these activities.

Thanks to Deonne and Josie, students will be able to order a special lunch to help celebrate the occasion. Orders are available now on Qkr.

School Interviews - Term 3 2022
2022-09-12 15:00 - 2022-09-29 17:00
All bookings for Teacher Interviews need to be made online. All interview timeslots remain a first-in, first-served scenario and we are glad to say can again now be in person at the school.The timeslots and availability for interviews have been arranged by classroom/specialist teachers and we would appreciate if all interviews can remain within these timeslots as much as possible.All interview times are a set length of 15 minutes. If you feel you will require longer, we would ask that you negotiate this with the required teacher prior to booking so they can plan accordingly.Please follow the steps below to make a booking and discuss your child’s learning with their classroom or specialist teacher:

Visit: www.schoolinterviews.com.au

Event Code: ewcsd

Select the ‘MAKE A BOOKING’ button in the top right hand corner of the website.The event code for all PNPS School Interviews is ewcsd, please type in this code and click ‘Go’. Follow the prompts and drop down boxes to the required teacher and please book your preferred interview time.To assist with teacher preparation for interviews, we ask that interviews are booked by Friday, September 9th (this week). Any interview times made after this date will require direct communication with the classroom teacher and 48 hours notice.
