Prescott Primary Northern eNewsletter

Year 6 Mystery Excursion

On Monday, December 10th, the Grade 6 classes went on a Mystery Excursion, as a special celebration to end the school year. They visited Carisbrooke Park and had a great time on the play equipment, while also enjoying a picnic. Then it was off to McDonalds for an ice cream treat before trying their hand at 10 Pin Bowling. Everyone had a wonderful time as they created some happy memories of their time at Prescott Primary Northern.

I once had this really bright idea to buy a wooden boat that was being used as a stage prop at an event I was involved in running. I thought I might be able to use it on a beach holiday we had coming up soon after. We got to the beach and I launched the boat, bucket and silicon gun in hand. It was really hard to bucket water out fast enough to keep it afloat. No matter how much I bucketed it out, water came in faster. This time of the year can feel a bit like that. So many things need to happen, and you feel like you are giving as much as you can and things still come coming. I mentioned I armed myself with a bucket and a silicon gun as I hopped into that old

boat. I got out that silicon gun very quickly and began to squeeze some into the cracks where the water was appearing from, and, would you believe it, the flow began to slow. It didn’t stop completely, but it made it manageable, and also made for some great summer beach memories. Over the last few days, I have witnessed lots of people, children and adults, sharing gifts, thoughts, help and resources and it reminded me of the silicon in that old boat. It doesn’t always take much to make a huge difference in the life of someone else. The little things that people were doing for each other just lifted them. It was actually really inspiring to witness.

That is the message I would like to leave with our Year 6s and 7s who are graduating from Primary school this week. Look for the opportunities to be the hands, feet and mouth of Jesus and let God’s love and grace shine through you. We wish each one of you God’s riches blessings.

We are also saying farewell to several staff members, as well as students in other Year Levels and I want to say thank you for all of the contributions you have made to our school community over the time you have been here. To have the care, love and support of a school family is a very precious thing.

Thank you to all of our school community for another amazing year at Prescott Primary Northern. We have witnessed God’s amazing grace and blessings in so many ways, not the least being in the “little things” people have done so unselfishly for others.

Have a safe, blessed and relaxing break with your kids and we look forward to what incredible things God has for Prescott Primary Northern,

Mark B

To procrastinate or not to procrastinate, that is the question…

At about 1pm, I opened my laptop, and started my assignment. I read over what the task was and began opening internet tabs while laughing and talking with friends. After a lot of talking had occurred and very little work had been done, it finally happened. Two hours had passed, I looked at the time and said to the others with me, “We only have two hours to complete this assignment and figure out how to hand it in with this new online system.” All of a sudden, the laughing stopped, the jokes stopped, and everyone was focused, staring at their computers and typing as quickly and frantically as they could. No one dared to say a word, if anyone did dare to speak, the others would reply with the exact time, and how many minutes were left to complete the assignment.

With 15 minutes to go, the assignment was completed… Well, it wasn’t amazing, but I had reached the word limit that I needed to. Now, to navigate how to hand it in. Passwords, finding the right place, uploading it (which is when 5 minutes begins to literally feel like an eternity). And at last, it was handed in. With one minute to spare… Phew!

Now, handing an assignment in this late is definitely not something I would consider to be a wise decision. I could have greatly improved my results if I had simply given myself more time. Instead, I chose to give myself only a few hours to complete it.

But something I plan on never procrastinating with, is my friendship with God. And it is exactly that, a friendship. But you see, like assignments, friendships don’t work very well if you ignore them until the very last minute. So, if I can encourage you to do anything. Talk to God. Make time for Him, get to know who He really is, and you will have the best friend in the world.

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

You see, God is calling your name, He designed you, He loves you, and He wants to spend time with you, but He won’t ever force you. So, go to Him, say hello, and go from there. Just take it one step at a time, one day at a time.

And remember, that He will never stop loving you, and He will never give up on you. There is nothing too big for the God who created the universe, and there is nothing too small, for that same God who knows you so intimately that He knows the number of hairs on your head.

May God bless you as you journey with Him this week and through the holidays.

P.S. One of my favourite things that Jesus said is found in Luke 5:31-32, “Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” I like this verse, as it’s a reminder that God loves me, even though I have made mistakes. Jesus didn’t come for those who claim to be perfect, but He came for those of us who have made mistakes, and He is seeking us, so that we can rebuild that friendship with Him.

Miss Born

Graduation and Awards Evening

The Graduation and Awards Evening is a time of celebration for our graduating Year 7 class, as well as students receiving significant awards and for our school community to celebrate and reflect on the year that has been.

When: Wednesday, 12th December

Time: 7pm

Where: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Von Braun Crescent, Modbury North.

Students are to wear their school uniform, and our Year 7's are to wear their full winter uniform. Choir members, Year 7 students, and students who have been notified about receiving an award are to arrive at the venue by 6:30pm.

Position Available 2019 - Student Services, Bus Coordinator and Newsletter Administrator

Prescott Primary Northern invites applications from a suitably experienced person to fill a multifaceted position that includes the following roles:
Bus Coordinator - arranges the daily bus requirements for students of Prescott Primary Northern.
Newsletter Coordinator – compiles and publishes the weekly Prescott Primary Northern newsletter.
First Aid/Student Services Attendant - attending to students in Student Services Room, administering first aid and completing the necessary documentation, The role will also include managing and maintaining the First-Aid supplies and supporting teaching staff with students who have specific medical needs.

This role would be for 4 days per week, Monday to Thursday, 8.20am to 4pm during the school terms. Please email markborresen@ppn.sa.edu.au for further details. Applications close Thursday 13th December.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours January

Please note that the Uniform Shop is open Monday 21st, Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Monday 28th of January 2019. Opening hours are between 9am and 3:30pm.

While Monday 28th of January is a public holiday the uniform shop will still be open on this day.

Appointments are required and can be made by contacting the Front Office on 8396 2577.