Port Noarlunga Primary School

Casual Clothes Day!
2024-11-15 08:50 - 15:10 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

Assembly
2025-02-11 14:30
Join us for the first Assembly of the year from 2:30pm in the Gym.

Porties Parent Expo 2025
2025-02-11 15:45 - 17:00
Join us in the Gym between 3:45 and 5PM on Tuesday, 11th February for an opportunity to learn about our school programs and meet teaching staff. Visit various booths to get key information.

Immediately followed by the AGM 5PM in the Library.

2025 AGM Governing Council
2025-02-11 17:00
Annual General Meeting to elect members of Governing Council for the year. The 2025 AGM will be held in the Library on Tuesday, 11th February at 5PM.

To nominate your participation, and/or to RSVP for the meeting, please email here or phone 8382 2455.

Water Safety Lessons (Year 3/4)
2025-02-13 09:00
Year 3/4 students will participate in Water Saefty Lessons with Port Noarlunga Aquatics at Port Noarlunga Jetty. Specific details about this excursion will be emailed to participating families via email in Week 1.

Classes taking part are:

Payne

Parkes

Thompson

McMillan

Dental for Schools
2025-02-17 08:00 - 17:00
Forms are required back by Monday, 3rd February. Hand them to your classroom teacher.

You can also submit your form online which is encouraged and preferred. Use this link:

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

The Dental for Schools van will visit Porties from Monday, 17th February.

NEW! Parent Info Workshops
2025-02-27 17:00 - 18:00
Join Mr. Josh for our new Parent Info Workshops this term!

Sessions run on Thursday afternoons from 5-6pm

Independence Workshop – Week 5 (27/2)Resilience Workshop – Week 7 (13/3)Problem Solving – Week 9 (27/3)

We will discuss the importance of building independence, resilience and problem solving skills in our children, and strategies we can useto build on this.

Assembly
2025-03-04 14:30
Join us for a whole school Assembly in the Gym from 2:30pm

Student Free Day
2025-03-07 00:00 - 23:59
Friday, 7th March 2025 is a Student Free Day at Port Noarlunga Primary. OSHC services are available if already booked.

Parent Info Workshop - Resilience
2025-03-13 17:00 - 18:00
In the Library, no need to book! We hope you can join Mr. Josh in the Library for another informative Parent Info Workshop on Resilience.

Governing Council Meeting
2025-03-18 17:00 - 18:00
Governing Council meeting in the Library from 5PM.

Closing the Gap
2025-03-20 09:00 - 12:00
Details about our school’s Closing the Gap event will be published here soon.

https://www.closingthegap.gov.au

Assembly
2025-03-25 14:30
Join us for the last Assembly of Term 1 from 2:30pm in the Gym.

Wear PURPLE Day!
2025-03-27 08:50 - 15:10
On Thursday 27th of March, join us in raising awareness for epilepsy by participating in Make March Purple Day! This important day is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by epilepsy and spreading knowledge about this neurological condition.

Show your support by wearing purple clothing or accessories on the 27th. The more purple the better! Make sure you also take the time to learn more about epilepsy and share information with friends and family. You can make a gold coin donation on the day or a donation via the Qkr! app (open now).

Children are also invited to wear a single accessory alongside their school uniform for the month of March.

Early Dismissal 2:15pm
2025-04-11 14:15
Students are dismissed early at 2:15pm on Friday, 11th April for the last day of Term 1. OSHC resumes as normal if already booked.

School resumes in Term 2 from Monday, 28th April.

Governing Council
2025-05-13 17:30 - 18:30
Governing Council meets 5:30 pm in the Library.

Assembly
2025-06-03 14:30 - 15:10
Parents and Caregivers are invited to join our whole school assembly in the Gym from 2:30pm

School Disco!
2025-06-05 16:00 - 18:00
The 2025 School Disco will be held on Thursday, 5th of June. The following Friday is a Student Free Day.

Entry is $2 and tickets must be purchased before Wednesday 4th June (the day before). NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR.

R-2: 4pm -5pm

3-6: 5pm-6pm

🎉 Get ready to boogie at PNPS Disco 2025! 💃 We’re shaking things up this year with separate dance floors for different year levels – because everyone deserves their perfect groove space! 🌟

Our little dancers will have their own special time to shine and feel super comfy showing off their moves! ⭐️ Time to dust off those dancing shoes and mark your calendars! 🗓️

Don’t forget to secure your spot by June 4th ! 🎵Brought to you by the Wellbeing Leaders- Jack, Eliot, Josephine, Cassie, Savanna, Zahli and Miley

Student Free Day
2025-06-06 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 6th June is a Student Free Day at Porties. OSHC services are available.

School Photos
2025-06-10 08:30 - 15:10
Tuesday 10th June is Schol Photos Day at Porties. All students have their portrait taken and sit for a class group photo.

Orders are placed online using these instructions:

Contact MSP Photography directly with any queries about ordering photos: 8391 3951

CATCH-UP DAY: Anyone absent on photo day will have their portrait taken the following week, on Tuesday 17th June, before recess.

The Mid-Year Reception class will have their class photo and portraits taken in Term 3. (Date to be confirmed.)

Governing Council
2025-06-17 17:30 - 18:30
Governing Council meet 5:30pm in the Library.

Assembly CANCELLED
2025-06-24 14:30 - 15:10
This assembly has been cancelled. Apologies for the change. Assemblies will resume as normal in Term 3.

Early Dismissal 2:15pm
2025-07-04 14:15
Students are dismissed early at 2:15pm on Friday 4th July for the last day of Term 2. OSHC resumes as normal if already booked.

Student Free Day
2025-07-25 12:00
Friday Week 1, Term 3 is a Student Free Day at Porties. OSHC services available if already booked.
