Nullawil Primary School
February 19th, 2021
RESPONSIBILITY RESPECT ACCEPTANCE HONESTY COOPERATION
The staff and students at Nullawil Primary School would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we gather and pay our respects to their Elders both past and present.
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School School Council Photo Day
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- - - - HOMEWORK - - - - Junior Class: Daily Reading Senior Class: 30 mins Daily Reading + Times tables or Spelling
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
Dear Parents and members of the School Community,
Well, just when we were starting to feel life returning to normal … snap lockdown!
I thank the parents (and other carers) for their support and patience waiting on Monday as Mrs Curnow, Mrs Wight and I quickly prepared new AHLKs. It was also pleasing to talk to the children and hear how they managed their own learning … I am a little bit sad that this has become their new normal but proud that they don’t let an unplanned break from school stop them from working on their learning goals.
It was fantastic to welcome them back on Thursday !!
Swimming Programme
We finished our swimming program last week. It is always amazing how much progress the students make in such a short but concentrated time. We are all exhausted at the end of the two weeks but it is worth it.
Once again I would like to thank Mr Daniel Watts for running the program and driving the bus to an from the pool. Mrs Curnow, Mrs Wight, Ms Spittal and I all gave up our preparation time to ensure the program could run each day. It was also fantastic to have parents, Sandy and Heath Pollington, volunteer their time to help out. The more adults we have helping the smaller the groups, which allows us to give students individu- al attention.
While we are away from school it gives Bones a chance to do some jobs that are more difficult when students are playing! He has the front lawn looking fabulous again despite the warm weather.
Thanks again to Wendy Watts for taking a group photo before we headed off for an afternoon in the water.
School Bus
We have continued to use the ‘old’ school bus for the swimming program while eagerly awaiting the first run of the ‘new’ school bus.
Thanks to Red, Georgina and Jarryd for their ongoing support in providing safe and, now even more, comfortable travel for students.
SCHOOL COUNCIL
The first meeting for the Nullawil Primary School School Council for 2021 that was scheduled for Tuesday 16th February, will now be held on Tuesday 23rd February at 5:30pm.
School Fees for 2021
The school fees once again have been set at $100 per student. The fee comprises of $100 for each child’s booklist of Essential Educational Items.
Payment to be made before end of term 1 thank you.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & SCHOOL COUNCIL ELECTIONS Every year at this time, School Council membership comes up for nomination (and if necessary) election. School Council is an important body of the school organisation and is responsible for the operations of the school.
Nullawil Primary School, School Council consists of 9 members. * 6 parent representatives * 2 Dept. of Education representatives, including the Principal * 1 Community representative
Councillors whose time is up for election/re-election are encouraged to nominate.
Sandy Pollington and Dale Poyner are due for re-nomination. We also require two additional parents to replace Simone Fawcett and Tony Bartram.
Continuing representatives, not due for re-election, are: Trudy Mathieson and Reece Poyner.
We also require one community representative. Please consider to nominate and become part of the Nullawil Primary School, School Council.
Nomination for these positions close Friday 26th February 2021 at 4:00pm.
If the number of nominations exceeds the vacancies, an election will be held and the ballot will close at 4 pm on Friday 12th March, 2021.
New School Council AGM will be held on Tuesday 16th March, 2021.
Have a good weekend, everyone. Helen Digby
2021 SCHOOL TERM DATES Term 1 Thursday 28th January - Thursday 1st April 2021 Term 2 Monday 19th April - Friday 25th June 2021 Term 3 Monday 12th July - Friday 17th September 2021 Term 3 Monday 4th October - Friday 17th December 2021 CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF) School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum. CSEF is provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. The annual CSEF amount per student is: $125 for primary school students $225 for secondary school students HOW TO APPLY New applicants should contact the school office to obtain a CSEF application form or download from www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
WHAT IS A SCHOOL COUNCIL AND WHAT DOES IT DO? All government schools in Victoria have a school council. They are legally constituted bodies that are given powers to set the key directions of a school within state-wide guidelines. In doing this, a school council is able to directly influence the quality of education that the school provides for its students. WHO IS ON THE SCHOOL COUNCIL? For most school councils, there are three possible categories of membership: A mandated elected Parent category – more than one-third of the total members must be from this category. Department of Education and Training (DET) employees can be Parent members at their child’s school as long as they are not engaged in work at the school. A mandated elected DET employee category – members of this category may make up no more than one-third of the total membership of school council. The principal of the school is automati- cally one of these members. A mandated student category Generally, the term of office for all members is two years. The term of office of half the members expires each year, creating vacancies for the annual school council elections. WHY IS PARENT MEMBERSHIP SO IMPORTANT? Parents on school councils provide important viewpoints and have valuable skills that can help in- form and shape the direction of the school. Those parents who become active on a school council find their involvement satisfying and may also find that their children feel a greater sense of belonging. DO I NEED SPECIAL EXPERIENCE TO BE ON SCHOOL COUNCIL? Each member brings their own valuable life skills and knowledge to the role, councillors may need to develop skills and acquire knowledge in areas that are unfamiliar to them. What you do need is an interest in your child’s school and the desire to work in partnership with others to help shape the school’s future. HOW CAN YOU BECOME INVOLVED? The most obvious way is to vote in the school council elections, which are held in Term 1 each year. However, ballots are only held if more people nominate as candidates than there are positions vacant. In view of this, you might seriously consider standing for election as a member of the school council encouraging another person to stand for election. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO STAND FOR ELECTION? The principal will issue a Notice of Election and Call for Nominations following the commence- ment of Term 1 each year. All school council elections must be completed by the end of March unless the usual time line has been varied by the Minister. If you decide to stand for election, you can arrange for someone to nominate you as a candidate or you can nominate yourself in the Parent category. DET employees whose child is enrolled in a school in which they are not engaged in work, are eli- gible to nominate for parent membership of the school council at that school. Once the nomination form is completed, return it to the principal within the time stated on the Notice of Election. COMMUNITY NEWS
FEBRUARY Thursday 18th Nullawil Football Ladies AGM –6:30pm via zoom. Saturday 20th Tennis: Donald –v- Nullawil “ “ Cricket: B Grade: Sea Lake-Woomelang –v– Nullawil-Culgoa “ “ “ C Grade: Nullawil-Culgoa –v– Balranald Sunday 21st Recreation Reserve Working Bee 8:30 am >>> Saturday 27th Tennis: Charlton –v– Nullawil Cricket: B Grade: Nullawil-Culgoa –v– Nyah District
Junior Tennis begins next Thursday 4th 4:30pm $2 per player per night Twilight Tennis & training Thursdays at 5:30 pm All welcome to come and have a game. Saturday 20th Feb. 2021 Donald –v– Nullawil Tennis Club Tea & Auction soon –date to be confirmed
NULLAWIL PROGRESS ASSOCIATION NULLAWIL FOOTBALL BBQ Tea LADIES AGM followed by Thursday 18th February, 2021 Community Town Plan Update 6:30 pm will be held via Zoom. Wednesday March 10th, 2021 Contact Joanne or Steph for link. Please keep this date free. At least one representative from each family would be greatly appreciated. (Children welcome) A survey/information sheet will be circulated NULLAWIL RECREATION before the end of the February. This will give RESERVE everyone time to seriously consider priorities WORKING BEE. New date. for Nullawil for the years ahead. SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21ST Please complete the survey and come along 8:30 AM >>>> to the Town Plan Meeting. Followed be BBQ & drinks Let’s all help get the Rec Reserve sparkling again NULLAWIL PRIMARY SCHOOL Your assistance will be greatly require two new parent members to replace appreciated. Tony & Simone, plus one community representative to join School Council. Please “Many hands make light work” consider nominating and becoming part of the Nullawil Primary School, School Council. Glenn Hogan Pres. Shelley Coles Sec.
WYCHEPROOF COMMUNITY RESOUCE Save the date CENTRE MICROSOFT EXCEL FOR BEGINNERS Buloke Women’s Network Time: 6:30—8:30pm Women, Wine & Culture Day: Tuesdays Dates: Feb.9th, 16th, 23rd & March 2nd. at Venue: 280 Broadway, Wycheproof. Cost $50 NULLAWIL Sunday 21st March 2021 YOGA FLOW –WYCHEPROOF Further details to come Time: Monday mornings 6:30 am to 7:30 am Dates :1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd February 1st & 15th March 2021 Cost: $14 casual or $60 for 6 week block (Full MATERNAL HEALTH CLINIC Fee) THURSDAYS $10 casual or $40 for 6 week block ( concession for 10AM > 11 AM 65+ years or those turning 65yrs by end of March 2021)