SPECIAL RECESS: Easter Hot Cross Buns
2022-04-14 10:40 (Australia/Adelaide)
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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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
