For Your Information
School Fees
Please ensure all fees are paid in full by Thursday 8th November 2018. Any school fees remaining after this date will be overdue.
Friday November 16th Pupil Free Day
Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures At PPN
We would like to remind you of the procedure in place for pick up and drop offs at Prescott Primary Northern. We have had quite a few families drop their children off prior to 8:30am. We do not have a staff member on duty until 8:30am, so if you need to drop your child/ren off earlier than that time, please take your child/ren to Before School Care.
Parents and Guardians are asked to park their car and walk into the school grounds to deliver or collect their child from the back verandah and accompany their child across the car park. Please walk only in the areas allocated to pedestrians, i.e. behind the bollards and across the crossing.
There is a Drop and Go Zone available in the morning from 8:30 - 8:55am at the front of the school. As you enter the slipway, you will see staff on duty. The Drop and Go zone starts AFTER the bus zone. Please drive to the staff on duty so they can assist with your child/ren exiting the car safely. Do not drop your child/ren off near the bus end, as this causes traffic issues and is unsafe for the children to cross near the buses. There will be a sign that indicates 'Drop and Go, 8:30am-8:55am.' All other school times it will be a bus zone.
Child safety is paramount at Prescott Primary Northern - we thank you for your co-operation in this regard.
New Staff Joining Our Team In 2019
My name is Karen Frear and I have recently completed my Masters of Teaching at the University of SA. Prior to that, I worked in Media and Communications for 10 years. On the weekends, I love riding my motor-trike through the hills with my husband and having brunch and coffee at random new places. I also enjoy spending time with our two dogs and having board game nights with friends.
My name is Sharney Truscott. I have lived in three countries and three states in Australia and I’m looking forward to adding a forth state. When you see me, you can ask me which other countries I have lived in. I love singing, playing my ukulele, good jokes and most importantly, I love God. I can’t wait to come to PPN very soon.
Staff Changes in 2019
After many wonderful years of service in the Discovery Centre as teacher-librarian, the school has asked Mrs Wegener to change her role in 2019. The Discovery Centre will continue to operate as a library for our students and school community, under the management of a Library Technician. Mrs Wegener will be focusing her time teaching in classrooms, providing teacher and coordinator release, as well as a literacy focus in our SWAN department. Thank you, Mrs Wegener, for your passion and enthusiasm in your role as teacher-librarian over the years - we look forward to the passion you will bring to your new role next year.
In 2019, PPN will be welcoming Mr Josh Campbell back on staff in the role of our Specialist PE teacher. Mr Campbell has been relief teaching at school this year, after taking a year of leave from his classroom teaching role. We look forward to the focus and changes happening in our PE and Sport Department and wish Mr Campbell all the best as he takes on this new role.
Class Placements Considerations For 2019
We are currently working on class placements for 2019. There are many factors that go into making decisions about class placements and we are unable to guarantee requests will be granted, but if there is some extenuating circumstance you would like considered for your child, please email markborresen@ppn.sa.edu.au.
Library Technician Position 2019
Prescott Primary Northern is currently seeking applications for a Library Technician for 2019. This is an 8.15am to 4pm Monday – Thursday and 8.15am to 3.00pm Friday, 41 weeks position, beginning in mid-January. The applicant should be a committed Christian and willing to uphold our Adventist ethos.
The Role: The Library Technician will ultimately be responsible for the library services, materials and resources offered to students, staff and parents. They will need to develop and maintain a positive working relationship in this area and promote, develop and protect the school’s Christian vision, beliefs and educational tradition in all aspects of school life. To request a detailed job description, please email markborresen@ppn.sa.edu.au
Flexischools Mobile App
The Flexischools App Now Available
Flexischools now introduces the Flexischools app to make connecting with your school and placing your orders even easier.
The Flexischools App
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A simpler way to place your Flexischools orders
- Access to the latest Flexischools updates
Stay connected with school with news, updates, events and more
1. Download the Flexischools App
Note: for iPhone and iPad please select ‘Allow’ notifications
2. Connect to your School and Group
Click on the search icon, search for your school name, select your school and add your year group or groups relevant to you.
3. Add your Flexischools Account
Click on the ‘Order now’ button located in the bottom right-hand menu of the App, this will open up a login screen.
- Already a Flexischools User - Enter your details and login.
- New Flexischools User - Click ‘Register,’ enter your email address and follow the instructions in the email.
Nature Playground Update
It has been a busy week in the Nature Playground developments at PPN. Fences have appeared, another fence removed, and delivery of logs ready for assembling. Watch this space!
