Prescott Primary Northern eNewsletter

PPN Choir News

Last Thursday, the Prescott Primary Northern School Choir presented a program called ‘To be Kind or not to be Kind’, at both the lower and upper Combined Worships. They led out in the preliminaries and helped Mrs Howard with the song service. A short skit was interspersed with songs to help tell the story of two kings. One king was very kind and his subjects loved and respected him, but the evil king was selfish and arrogant. His lack of kindness to others resulted in him losing his kingdom. The drama students did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. A big thank you to all choir members, you sounded great. It was good to see some of the choir members parents there too. Thank you for supporting our school choir.

Nature Play Art

After a little break from setting up activities outside, the students were excited to see something new in the nature play space. Using nature for pieces of art is a simple but beautiful activity. This week, the students were given the materials to do two different pieces. The thing I love most about art, and using nature, is how different each creation can be. Nature weaving was one activity and completing a self-portrait was the other. Students had a piece of cardboard, rubber bands, and a small collection of leaves and flowers, and had to weave them through the rubber bands to create a beautiful nature weave. Each picture was different, and the students really enjoyed themselves, with one saying, ‘Mrs Watson, I love nature, and doing craft with nature is the best!’

A simple activity like this can easily be done at home without even leaving your house. Collecting leaves and flowers, and a piece of scrap paper and cardboard, you can create some beautiful art with your family two. What kind of art can you and your family make this week?

"Community is about doing something together that makes belonging matter."

Brian Solis

I am not sure about you, but I am so grateful to belong to this vibrant community, Prescott Primary Northern. As I walk the hallways, interact with students and staff, help our families through the Drop Off Zone in the mornings, sit and work through some behaviour choices with students, hear stories of both struggles and joys from our families, I am reminded daily that this community is incredibly important…this community matters.

Last Friday, our school community celebrated the end of PE Week with our annual Fun Run. I would like to thank Mr Campbell, Sonja Liemar, Kate Truscott and their team of volunteers who made this memorable event happen. There was a buzz of excitement and energy in the air as classes paraded their costumes to one another, ran laps of the course and cheered on buddy classes. It was so wonderful to see families that had come along to celebrate and cheer on their children. The sense of joy felt by our wider community during this event only highlighted even further how incredible this community is and how grateful I am to be a part of it.

2022 has been a tough year on many fronts, but in particular around some Covid restrictions not allowing families on campus for a significant part of this year. To be able to hold an event like Fun Run, with our parents and carers being able to join us, was such a blessing. So thank you to those families that came and celebrated with us! We are looking forward to being able to hold more events that invite our school community along this year and into a new year. Enjoy this little insight to some of the highlights and joy from our Fun Run…it will surely bring a smile to your face:

As we look ahead to the last few weeks of our school year, I would like to encourage you to engage with our community. Find ways to encourage and uplift one another during this busy season, and know that you belong in our community. You belong and you matter! Let me leave you with these encouraging words from the Bible, found in Hebrews 10:24, as you go about the weeks ahead: "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works."

Blessings,

Tamara

Hey Prescott Family,

It’s Mal here coming to you with a newsletter article to help encourage you all as we get closer to the end of the year. I know we often say this a lot, but this year has rocketed past in a flash. In school, that means that there are multiple things that we need to do before we finish. I know for me there seems to be long list of things to be done each day that seems to build and build each day. I know it’s the same for you all.

I thought I’d share an amazing verse that really helps me when I’m personally navigating through the lists of things to do. This verse comes from Hebrews, and it says:

"Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised."

This verse encourages us to continue to patiently endure with everything that we are going through. Through all the tasks we need to do. Through all the tribulations and tests we need to do. God encourages us to stay patient. That isn’t always the easiest thing to do. I know at times I’m very impatient, sometimes in line waiting for food. But it is something that we need to have as we have this amazing hope promised to us in the end.

It is always easy to say these things but putting it into practice is a lot harder. This encouragement comes with an instruction manual. For us to patiently endure our problems, we simply need to stay connected to Him. For staying connected to God through prayer and reading His teachings helps us grow in faith and patience.

I hope this serves as encouragement for you. Enjoy these last couple weeks as we continue to get closer to the end of year. As always, the chaplains' doors are always open for you to come chat or if you need prayer.

Many blessings!

Pr Mal

Last week, we talked about Gentleness/Live component of our values, and this week we honoured several students from all the classes in our school for demonstrating this value.

Lily, Franklyn, Chesta, Eddie, Aryan, Maja, Abigail, Shayla, Darius, Anaisha, Leiah, Dharma, Sehaj, Parnav, Ali, Samrath, Arek and Mystique (absent)

Aanya, Ekamdeep, Gayatri, Ariana, Katarina, Lucas, Alice, Suhav, Joseph, Kausani, Paxton, Shivadhya, Austin, Celena, Jad, Harmeen, Saan and Angad.

The best apps for kids

There’s no avoiding screentime, but there are ways to make it productive, fun and family-building. This is particularly important as the holidays approach and our kids have more spare time on their hands.

It’s easy to fall into the ‘these apps are bad’ trap, so below are a list of a few apps your kids will love, and you’ll love too. These have been split up for younger and older kids.

Apps for 5-8 year olds:

Crazy Gears – A fun STEM-themed free play with easy offscreen connections.

DIY.org – Creative Challenges - How-to videos ignite curiosity and nurture key skills.

The little line - Sweet animated story of friendship uses kids' own drawings.

Thinkrolls Play & Code - Delightful puzzles inspire innovation and problem-solving.

Osmo Words - Interactive word-builder impresses with lots of options.

Find more great apps for 5-8-year-olds here – https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-apps-for-kids-age-5-8

Apps for 9-12 year olds:

Box Island - Cute coding adventure introduces logic of computer science.

The Infinite Arcade by Tinybop - Design, play, and improve your own arcade games.

Inventioneers - Excellent physics puzzler emphasizes engineering practices.

Arloon Geometry - Shape up spatial skills with augmented reality tool.

Adventures of Poco Eco - A meditative musical journey through a lush neon wonderland.

Find more great apps for 9-12-year-olds here - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-apps-for-kids-ages-9-12

Attention Foundation - Year 2 Parents!

Our Lower Primary Concert is only 2 weeks away! The students have been working hard to practice their songs and can't wait to share them with you! Bookings are now open, but at this stage strictly limited to 2 tickets per students in total. We will open up extras later next week if they are available. Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th December at 9.30 both days.

If you haven't yet, click here to book your spots:

https://forms.office.com/r/HjqLUi9xej

Volunteer with the CEC in 2023

Events like the Fun Run, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day stalls don’t happen without the amazing work of our CEC – and they need your help!

The CEC stands for cCmmunity Events Committee and it is run by volunteers from within the school community. Our committee raises money for various school projects, whilst providing the students with activities and events that are fun and enjoyable. This year we held our annual Mother's day and Father's day stalls along with the Fun-Run. Pre-Covid, the CEC organised quiz nights, treat days, Carols by Candlelight, end of year concerts and many more exciting events.

It is very rewarding being part of the CEC. The opportunity to be involved in the school and to interact with the students on a different level is very special. We are always on the hunt for more volunteers, if you would like to be involved or want more information, please fill in the form below or contact the office and one of the CEC members will be in touch with you.

https://forms.office.com/r/h9XA67fx8p

Uniform Shop Appointments

Uniform Shop appointments for the new year are limited and filling fast. Please ring the front office on 8396 2577 to book your appointment as soon as possible. All appointments will need to be made by the end of term.

SA SDA Church Conference Part-time Assistant Payroll Officer

Assistant Payroll Officer Advertisement

The SA Conference Office is seeking an Assistant Payroll Officer to commence mid-January 2023. A position description is attached.

This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality administrative and technical payroll support to ensure that timely and accurate payroll services are provided. This is a part-time position at 0.5, plus any reasonable additional hours as are occasionally necessary. Experience with Excel and payroll software highly desirable.

Expressions of interest close Tuesday 6 December 2022.

Please send your cover letter and CV (including both professional and faith referees) to the Chief Financial Officer, Kaye Zyderveld. kayezyderveld@adventist.org.au

Eligibility Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in using Excel and payroll software (Micropay desirable).
Possess a sound working knowledge of the Fair Work Modern Awards and the Fair Work Act.
Demonstrated evidence of experience and qualities pertaining to the specifications of this Position Description.
Have qualifications and/or work-related experience in accounting, finance or relevant discipline (desirable).
Be a practising, baptised member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to its Mission (desirable).
Hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) in South Australia.
Have a current South Australian Driver’s Licence (desirable).
Model empathy, self-motivation, team spirit, courtesy and maturity.

Position_Description_Assistant_Payroll_Officer_2022.pdf

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Bus Requirements for 2023

If you are requiring the bus service for your child in 2023, please complete the online form below to register your interest. Demand is very high for our bus service and many of the routes have been full this year, so it is very important that you register your interest as soon as possible to secure a spot on our buses.

Full-time bus fees per term: $321 per child
Part-time bus fees per term: $217 per child (part-time is one way, either to school each day or from school each day)

Buses 2023

Upcoming Staffing Opportunities for 2023

Prescott Primary Northern has the following staffing opportunities for 2023 for the following positions.

SSO (School Support Officer) – 5 days
SSO (School Support Officer) – 4 days
SSO (School Support Officer) – up to 4 days
Front Office Administration Trainee – 5 days – 1-year contract

See the role descriptions for further details. Applications close on the 25^th of November.

SSO (School Support Officer) - 5 days

SSO_Role_2023_5_Days.pdf

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SSO (School Support Officer) - 4 days

SSO_Role_0.8_2023.pdf

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SSO (School Support Officer) - up to 4 days

SSO_Role_up_to_0.8_2023.pdf

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Front Office Administration Trainee - 5 days - 1 Year Contract

Daily Health Check

Do's & Dont's of Dropping Your Kids to School

SACSA Touch Football

The Year 5/6 Touch Football teams went out to compete in the SACSA Touch Football Competition on Thursday of Week 5. The teams competed hard and showed amazing improvement throughout the day. Our students demonstrated our school values exceptionally well and maintained excellent sportsmanship in each of the games played. Both teams finished 5^th overall and had a great day.

Prescott College

OSHC School Holiday Program

December

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January week 1 and 2

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January Week 3

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