Port Noarlunga Primary School

AGM - Port Noarlunga Primary
2022-03-01 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Please be advised that the link to join the 2022 AGM ishttps://schoolssaeduau.webex.com/m/44d35d7b-e43c-4b03-809c-e704daab421e

Information on what is covered in this AGM is available here:

https://www.portnoarps.sa.edu.au/our-school/governing-council/

Join by PhoneTap to call in from a mobile device (attendees only)+61-8-8461-4715 Australia Toll (Adelaide)+61-2-9053-7190 Australia Toll 2

Water Safety Lessons (Year 3-4-5)
2022-03-08 09:00 - 15:00
McMillan, Parkes, Sander, Thompson/Baumann classes

Students will be participating in the Water Safety Program at Port Noarlunga Beach and Aquatics Centre. Detailed information and permission notes sent home in writing on Monday, 28 February 2022.

WHEN: Tuesday 8th MARCH leaving school at 9:00am and returning at 3:00pm.

TRAVEL: Students will walk to and from the beach.

WHAT TO WEAR: Bathers, shorts/track pants, t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt if cold, comfortable walking shoes (no thongs), school hat and sunscreen applied at home.

WHAT TO BRING: Towel, sunscreen, snacks, lunch box and a water bottle in school backpack or suitable carry bag. If your child will be going to OSHC, please include dry underwear and a change of clothes.

COST: $3.00 to be taken from the Activity Levy.Please ensure the Activity Levy is paid via the Qkr app before the Water Safety Program.

Year 6 Aquatics Lessons
2022-03-11 08:30 - 16:30
Clarke (19-1)Horsfal/Gregory (19-2)Heard/Gregory (19-3)Eldridge (19-4)

Year 6 students will be participating in the Aquatics Program at Port Noarlunga Beach and Aquatics Centre. Detailed information and permission notes sent home in writing on Monday 28 February 2022.

WHEN: Friday 11th March leaving school at 8:30am and returning at 4:30pm.

TRAVEL: Students will walk to the beach. They can be collected from the beach at 4:00pm. Those not collected will walk back to school accompanied by staff.

WHAT TO WEAR: Bathers, shorts/track pants, t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt if cold, comfortable walking shoes (no thongs), school hat and sunscreen applied at home.

WHAT TO BRING: Towel, sunscreen, snacks, lunch box and a water bottle in school backpack or suitable carry bag. If your child will be going to OSHC, please include dry underwear and a change of clothes.

COST: $14.40 to be taken from the Activity Levy.Please ensure the Activity Levy is paid via the Qkr app before the Water Safety Program.

Nature Play Incursion (R-2)
2022-03-11 08:50 - 15:00
Miss Emily (R) and Miss Bayly (R)- Morning Session

Miss Alana (1/2) and Mrs Ehlers(1/2)- Midday Session

Jade Clarke (R/1) and Miss Butcher (1/2)- Afternoon Session

The natural elements incursion is a multi-sensory, play-based learning experience that inspires creativity and joyful connections with nature. Students will explore and create with natural materials and loose parts with a focus on developing STEM thinking dispositions and affordances in nature.

Students will learn about the engineering design process to imagine and reimagine design solutions with open-ended materials. Students will focus on sustainability, indigenous connections, sensory play, and biological science. Students will also develop problem solving, fine motor development, and sensory integration.

Year 5 Water Safety Lessons
2022-03-11 09:00 - 15:00
Clarke (19-1)Horsfal/Gregory (19-2)Heard/Gregory (19-3)Eldridge (19-4)

Year 5 students will be participating in the Water Safety Program at Port Noarlunga Beach and Aquatics Centre. Detailed information and permission notes sent home in writing on Monday 28 February 2022.

WHEN: Friday 11th March leaving school at 9:00am and returning at 3:00pm.

TRAVEL: Students will walk to and from the beach.

WHAT TO WEAR: Bathers, shorts/track pants, t-shirt or long-sleeved shirt if cold, comfortable walking shoes (no thongs), school hat and sunscreen applied at home.

WHAT TO BRING: Towel, sunscreen, snacks, lunch box and a water bottle in school backpack or suitable carry bag. If your child will be going to OSHC, please include dry underwear and a change of clothes.

COST: $3.00 to be taken from the Activity Levy.Please ensure the Activity Levy is paid via the Qkr app before the Water Safety Program.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Term 1, 2022
2022-03-21 00:00 - 2022-04-08 23:59
Monday (21st March) through to Friday the 8th of April, teachers willbe holding interviews for the families to check in on student progress throughout term one. All bookings for these interviews need to be made online. All interview timeslots remain a first in, first served scenario and will be by phone or Google Meet.The timeslots and availability for interviews have been arranged by classroom/specialist teachers and we would appreciate all interviews 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 therequired 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:

How to book

Visit www.schoolinterviews.com.au which will bring you to the page below:

Select the ‘MAKE A BOOKING’ button in the top right hand corner of the website.The event code for all PNPS School Interviews is vx8h3. Please type in this code and click ‘Go’. From here, 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, March 18th (next week). Any interview times made after this date will require direct communication with the classroom teacher and 48 hours notice.

After booking, please let teachers know on Dojo, your preference of whether you would like a phone interview or to use Google Meet for an online meeting.

Governing Council Meeting
2022-03-22 17:00
Governing Council will meet to discuss finalising the school budget, setting the Pupil Free days for the year, and discussing the Term 2 External School Review.

We welcome other representatives / parents / carers from the school community to join Governing Council. Please email the school to register your interest.

SPECIAL RECESS: Easter Hot Cross Buns
2022-04-14 10:40
Orders Close: Friday 8th April

A special recess of Hot Cross Buns will be served on the last day of Term 1, Thursday April 14th 2022.

Cost: $2.50ea

Order via: QKR! app

Easter goodies will be available over the counter at both Recess and Lunch whilst supplies last ($1.00ea).

No other recess items will be available to order on April 14th, 2022.

Early Closure - Term 1, 2022
2022-04-14 14:15
All students will be dismissed at 2:15pm on the last day of Term 1 – Thursday, 14th April.

Governing Council Meeting
2022-05-24 17:00, 2022-06-21 17:00

Student Free Day - 30th May 2022
2022-05-30 08:30 - 15:00
Students do not attend school today.

OSHC services are available.

Dental For Schools
2022-06-21 09:00 - 2022-06-24 15:00
Free check-ups for students.

Paper forms will be sent home. Spare forms will be available at the front office. Forms must be returned by June 6th.

Casual Clothes and Early Dismissal 2:15pm
2022-07-08 08:50 - 15:10
July 8th early dismissal at 2:15pm for the last day of term.

Gold Coin Donation for CASUAL CLOTHES DAY!!Wear casual clothes to school and celebrate the last day of term. Young Leaders will collect gold coin donations from classrooms to fundraise for new basketball nets and sports equipment. Casual colours RED, YELLOW and BLACK are encouraged to celebrate NAIDOC WEEK.

School Photos 2022
2022-08-01 08:30 - 15:00
MSP Photography are taking our school photos again this year.

Unlike previous years, orders are now placed entirely online via the MSP Photography website: https://orders.msp.com.au/ordering/access

No envelopes will be sent home. Instead, your unique “Shootkey number” will be sent to your email.

If you need assistance with your order, please contact MSP Photography directly:PH: (08) 8391 3951Email: MSPSCHOOLPHOTOS@msp.com.au

Pyjama Day
2022-08-12 00:00 - 23:59

Photo Catch-Up
2022-08-15 08:50 - 10:30
MSP Photography are retuning Monday, August 15th (AM only) to catch-up individual and family portraits that were missed due to any absences last week.

Student Free Day - 26th August 2022
2022-08-26 08:00 - 15:00

Book Week Parade Dress-Up
2022-08-30 09:30 - 10:40
Students will exit school grounds and walk two laps of the block neighboring PNPS and surrounding Frieda Corpe Kindergarten: James Avenue, Benny Avenue, Cornish Avenue, and Ralphs Avenue.

Parents are invited to surround the block and spectate the parade. We kindly ask that, where it is safe to do so, leave the footpath clear for students and teachers to access.

The theme for Book Week 2022 is Dreaming With Eyes Open.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.
