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DENILIQUIN NORTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

PO Box 449, Deniliquin, 2710

Phone: 0358811042 Email: deniliquin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Fax: 03 5881 5086 Web Site: www.deniliquin-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Newsletter: Term 4 Week 10 (13/12/16)

Reminders

For parents/carers of grade 3 and grade 4

students, don’t forget to drop into the office and

pick up Melbourne excursion refunds of $10.

School Vacation Period & Thanks

The annual Xmas vacation period begins this Friday

at 3pm.

Students in grades 1-6 will resume for term 1, on

Monday, February 6. Our new kindergarten recruits

will begin on Tuesday, February 7.

I’d like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the

multitude of parents, carers, staff and students who

through their wonderful efforts, kindness and

generosity of spirit, have helped to make Deni North

Public the fantastic place that it is!

I hope that all families have a safe and happy

vacation period. (Hoges)

Principal’s Awards

Last week’s champions are:

Kyle Orr—using expression when reading

Tyeesha Hicks—for trying hard in all areas

Oscar Bridge—settling in well at DNPS

Wallace Hughes—excellent efforts at all

times

Imogen Gray—for excellent application and a

positive attitude to her work

Lachlan Brill—trying hard in class

Jhett Bullivant—for huge improvement in

Reading and Writing

FROM THE SCHOOL ON A HILL

Darby Watson, Sam Dudley and Addison

Mutch cleaned up at last week’s assembly,

taking home GOLD awards. Nice one!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Date Event

13/12 Grade 6 Farewell-5:30pm

14/12 GOLD awards morning tea-11am

14/12 Aussie Idol-1:45pm

15/12 Kindie BBQ and DVD-4:30pm

15/12 Peer Support session

16/12 Last day for students

19/12 SCHOOL CLOSED

3/2/17 Teachers resume

6/2/17 Grades 1-6 resume

7/2/17 Kindergarten begins

8/2/17 DPSSA Cricket Trials-10am

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GOLD Awards Morning Tea-Wednesday

The school’s final GOLD awards morning tea will be

held in the school hall at 11am on Wednesday.

Congratulations to the following clever kids on

achieving GOLD status this term:

Harley Hicks

Kyah Watson

Matilda Dickie

Indi Moore

Kyle Orr

Jaye Charlton

Shaniah Smith

Megan Lawson

Jarren Richards

Jack Brown

Sophie Bashford

Stella Bashford

Riley Walker

Dan James

Brodie Barlow

Pippa Wilson

Annabel Wilson

Angus Knox

Lucy Pitt

Matthew Pitt

Tynen Rothe

Georgia Fisher

Darby Watson

Addison Mutch

Sam Dudley

Stella La Porta

Grade 6 Farewell Function-Tonight

The Grade 6 Farewell Function will be held tonight in

the school hall, commencing 5:30pm.

Grade 5 students are invited to come along after the

dinner, at approximately 6:45pm. The evening

concludes at 8:30pm. Each student will receive a

FREE DVD, courtesy of an anonymous sponsor.

Aussie IDOL Talent Show

The entries are pouring in for this year’s big talent

show. Already some big names have been attracted

to this year’s event including: One Little Candle,

The Tigers, Wonderland, Bottle Flip, and of

course, the famous Bashfords.

The show is set to dazzle the North Hall, beginning

1:45pm on Wednesday.

Kindie BBQ and Movie Afternoon

Thursday, 15th at 4:30pm is the time and date for

this year’s Kindie BBQ and DVD. The timing has been

moved forward this year to enable those that are

attending the Mayor’s Xmas Bash, time to get to

both events. Parents/carers are reminded that

‘Response Slips’ are due back today! Each student

will receive a FREE DVD, courtesy of an anonymous

sponsor.

We Value Values

Well done to the following students who last

week received awards for being top value at:

‘Getting Along with Others’

Riley Walker—getting along with classmates

Bailey Edwards—getting along with others

Bella Gordon—getting along with classmates

Tom McKern—always getting along with his

classmates

Sophie Murray—getting along well with

others

Storm Barlow—getting along with others

Indi Moore—for being a caring, supportive

student who gets on with others

What’s New on the Website!

This newsletter (in colour!),

Presentation Day awards (Curriculum

section), Stars of Month (Home Page)

Canteen Roster

Wednesday M Caruso

Thursday R Bull Help Needed

Friday J Bullivant S Macdonald

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Staffing for 2017

At the time of going to press, the staffing

arrangements at our school for 2017 have yet to be

finalised. I am hoping to be able to have this

information available for you within the next few

days

Disclaimer

Please note that the back page heading of the

Pastoral Times of Tuesday, December 6th, which

proclaimed: ‘HOGAN HUNDRED’, does not refer to

Mr Hogan’s age. He’s only 99!!!

SCHOOL CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 3:30pm

Please note that the school will officially close on

Friday from 3:30pm. Although Staff Development

Days are allocated for Monday 19th and Tuesday

20th, the DEC allows schools that have worked

overtime prior to these days, to use this overtime in

lieu of the 2 days. Teachers at DNPS have

undertaken sufficient training and Professional

learning sessions, including additional time

yesterday, to not be required to undertake Staff

Development Days on December 19 and 20.

As a result, the school will close on Friday as stated

above.

Presentation Day 2016

Awards Summary

Junior Primary Improvement Awards -donated by Deniliquin Soroptimist Club: Mollie Maher and Dustin Lawson for excellent improvements in all areas. Junior Quiet Achiever-donated by the Jackson family: Jarrod Bashford for consistently producing work of a high standard. Junior Primary Excellence-donated by the McIntosh Family: Abbey Lawson for outstanding academic achievement in all areas. Junior Encouragement Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Stella la Porta for trying hard in all her endeavours. Creative and Practical Arts Award for a Junior Student-donated by the Fisher Family & DNPS P&C: Kylah Learmonth for excellent achievement in Dance and Visual Arts. Junior Primary Creative Arts-donated by the Edward River Art Society: Lucy Pitt for excellent achievement in Visual Arts.

THERE WILL BE NO WHOLE

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK

-awards will be presented on a needs

basis each morning.

Final Term Pointscore

Team Pts

RAGING RECTANGLES 25 The Rectangles have sneaked across the line, and have won the race for the coveted ZOOPER DOOPERS.

SUPER SQUARES 22

TERRIFIC TRIANGLES 24

SENSATIONAL CIRCLES 23

Congratulations to outstanding

students; Coby Smith, Shae

Learmonth and Riley Walker on

their selection as ‘Stars of

December/January’. Legends!

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Junior Creative Writing Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Scout McKenzie for creating high quality narratives. Infants Creative Writing Award-donated by the DNPS P&C: Jack Brown for creating imaginative and well-structured stories. Junior Citizenship Award-donated by DNPS P&C: Jessica Hillier for being a helpful and considerate student who considers the needs of others. Creative and Practical Arts Award for a Senior Student-donated by DNPS P&C: Luke Learmonth for excellence and achievement in Visual Arts. Senior Primary Creative Arts Award-donated by the Edward River Art Society: Phoebe Fitzmaurice for excellence and achievement in Visual Arts. Mathematics Achievement Award-donated by Edward River Council: Dan James for excellent achievement in Mathematics. Student Representative Award-donated by the Edward River Council: Georgia Fisher for contributions to DNPS. Indigenous Encouragement Award-donated by DNPS P&C: April Weir for being a helpful citizen. Best Effort in Senior Primary-donated by DNPS P&C: Jaye Charlton for outstanding application in all areas. Diligence in All Areas-donated by DNPS P&C: Samantha Hughes for outstanding achievement and application across all curriculum areas. Science and Technology Award-donated by the Mulham family: Tom McCallum for excellent application and achievement in Science Academic Improvement in Senior Years-donated by Purtills Buses: Holly Amor for overall improvement. Senior Creative Writing Award-donated by the Mills Family: Sophie Bashford for creativity and originality in her writing. Senior Primary Citizenship-donated by Deniliquin Rotary Club: Sophie Willis-a mature student who can be entrusted with responsibilities. Outstanding Endeavour Award donated by the Deniliquin Lions Club: Tom Cochrane for excellent endeavour and application in all areas. A Good Role Model for all students in all areas-donated by the Schneider family: Storm Barlow for having a positive and mature attitude to school.

Senior Primary Excellence-donated by the Edward River Council: Samantha Hughes for outstanding academic achievement. Bob Hawke Quiet Achiever-donated by the Deniliquin Teachers Association: Tabitha Napier for excellent application and achievement in all areas. Brian Hopper Award-donated by the Osborne Family: Charlie Dudley for his excellent skills in debating and public speaking. P&C Hall of Fame Award: D.N.P.S Social Sciences TOM team, DNPS debating team and Riverina representative athletes. Dux of the school -donated by the Miller family: Charlie Dudley for overall excellent academic results. Edward River Council-Senior Sportsperson: Chloe Paton for representation at different levels across a wide range of sports. Jennings Family Trophy for Senior Sporting Endeavour: Charlotte Strong for outstanding endeavour in all sports. Whelan Family Trophy for Senior Sportsmanship: Eimear Gogarty for displaying great sporting skills and encouragement. Premier’s Sporting Challenge Medallion: Lachlan Brill for enthusiasm and skill during school sport sessions. Wade Family Trophy for Junior Sportsperson: Shae Learmonth for outstanding sportsmanship. Allitt Family Trophy for Junior Sporting Endeavour: Jack Gavel for actively participating in all school sports. The Metcalfe Trophy for the Winning House: Tyson house. Riverina PSSA Certificates of Achievement: Elena Mulham, Hannah Dunmore, Charlotte Strong, Eimear Gogarty and Lachlan Brill. Superstar Awards: Sophie Willis, Luke Learmonth, Kira Dickie, Lachlan Hillier, Charlie Dudley, Olivia Manzin, Mollie Maher, Abbey Lawson, Harry Dudley, Stephanie Oakley and Lucy Pitt. Class Awards 6S Jasmine Kilpatrick: improved application Sophie Willis: diligence in all areas Luke Learmonth: excellence in ICT Jaye Charlton: excellent results in Maths Tabitha Napier: excellent results in Spelling

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4/5HB Will Bull: excellent effort and application in all areas Jemma smith: being an outstanding role model for others Tom Charlton: being a positive student with an excellent work ethic Kira Dickie: being a delightful student who has achieved excellent results Elena Mulham: being a conscientious and diligent student 3/4H Shaniah Smith: consistent effort in all areas Brodie Barlow: excellent application in all areas Thomas McKern: being a positive and enthusiastic student Gemma Macdonald: Improvement in Number Abbey Brill: Enthusiasm in all areas 2/3W Ella Marshall: excellent achievement in all areas Kendell Paige: excellent effort and improvement in all areas James Blease: wonderful enthusiasm in many areas of History Angus Lawson: excellent progress in all areas Charlie Bull: consistent effort, application and improvement 1/2R Fletcher Campion: consistent effort, application and achievement in all areas Stella Bashford: consistent effort and application in all areas Harry Bull: excellent application in all areas Jack Brown: being a positive, enthusiastic and hardworking student Grace Clark: excellent progress in Reading KCH Annabel Wilson: fantastic application and improvement in all areas. Amy Doherty: Outstanding achievement in Literacy Benji Marshall: being a creative thinker and having a fantastic general knowledge Ruby Gordon: being a positive, enthusiastic and delightful student Tynen Rothe: excellence in Sport

Excerpt from Principal’s Speech

……”Several months ago our school was validated by a

panel of 2 visiting Principals. This validation, like the

many that were randomly selected throughout NSW,

took place over 2 days, and thoroughly examined

what we do, how we do it, what we have achieved,

and where we are heading.

On the first day, panel members; Graeme from Coffs

Harbour, and Richard of Albury High, were kept very

busy, ploughing through all sorts of pre-prepared

documentation, including: specific school programs,

policies and relevant data, and by the morning of Day

2, they were ready to share their findings with Mrs

Hunter and I.

For the next 2 hours, Graeme and Richard took

great pleasure in confirming that Deniliquin North

Public is an outstanding school, particularly in terms

of the provision of learning, where it was identified

as excelling in terms of its learning culture, its

curriculum and learning, and its student performance

measures. The school was also considered to be

excelling in its use of data skills.

These findings place Deni North Public school, not

only on the podium, but also, in the gold medal

winning position.

At the end of the validation visit, and after much

shaking of hands, Graeme and Richard offered the

following ‘off the record’ comment:

“HOGES, THIS IS A FANTASTIC SCHOOL!”

Let me say that again, for the words flow as sweet

as honey,.. “THIS IS A FANTASTIC SCHOOL!”

In one brief statement, Graeme and Richard nailed it

right on the head.

Boys and girls, parents, carers and staff:

our school, your school: IS a FANTASTIC school-and

one that sparkles with fantastic opportunities,

fantastic learning and fantastic people. It is

incredibly progressive, vibrantly healthy and

amazingly resilient, and in the past 12 months, has

done fantastically well, in the face of some trying

times:

Floods, mosquitoes, a flu epidemic, Miss Smith’s 40th,

more mosquitoes, more floods. Mrs Gavel’s head

shave, mosquitoes, broken limbs, broken hearts, Mrs

Rumble!

Today’s Presentation Day ceremony, represents one

way that we as a school community, can spend a few

moments together, to remember all that is gone, all

that is done, and all that we have shared along the

way. It is a time for reflection, a time for

acknowledgement, and a time for celebration; for as

those 2 Principals-Graeme and Richard- discovered,

we, as a school, and as a community, have much to

celebrate.

As your enormously proud and fortunate Principal, I

hereby declare this speech officially closed.”

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The marshmal low tower

constructions created in Peer

Support last week may not win

any prizes, but they did produce

a lot of healthy cooperation as

our senior students worked

alongside their teams at this fun

activity.

Expect the Unexpected!!

72 End Street, DENILIQUIN NSW

2710 Phone 5881 1455 Fax 5881 4147 Email denirsl@deniliquinrsl.com

www.deniliquinrsl.com For the information of

members and their guests

More Student Support

-DHS Work Experience

We welcome ex-Northies, Mackenzie

Cheeseman and Shannon Varty for a

week of work experience.

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LATE NEWS

North Tennis

Representatives Selected

Davis Cup Coach, Cynthia

Smith has served up a few

aces in selecting the North

representatives to attend the

Western Riverina PSSA trials

in the first week of term 1,

2017.

Congratulations to the

following boys and girls on

their selection: Will Bull,

Angus Knox, Harry Dudley,

Elena Mulham, Olivia Manzin

and Jemma Smith.