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It’s Slime Time
Sliming your teachers and principals is the thing of dreams for many students. Last Friday, some of these dreams came true!
As part of our Colour Explosion Fun Run, the classes who raised the most got to nominate a teacher they would like to publicly slime. Last Friday, Mr Borresen, Ms Pfeiffer and Mr Blackeby were covered in green goo in front of the entire school.
The result? You can see for yourself in the video below.
Pancake Breakfast
The promise of pancakes brought many of our students and families to the basketball court this morning. It was wonderful to celebrate another amazing year with you all, and enjoy pancakes (of various sizes). Thanks to our staff team for preparing the batter, cooking and serving the food, and for our musicians for creating such a warm atmosphere.
We’re already looking forward to more PPN Pancakes in 2024!











PPN Awards Program
On Monday, our middle and upper students gathered to celebrate the end of the year and acknowledge the achievements of their classmates. Students received awards for their efforts in ICAS and AMC Competitions, and STEM projects. Students from Year 3 through to Year 6, who had consistently displayed, and encouraged others to display, our school values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence, were celebrated through our PPN R.I.S.E. Awards.
The event also formed the start of our Year 6 classes graduation celebrations, with a special graduation dinner being held tonight for students and their families.
Congratulations to all those students who received awards. And, even if you didn’t, we are proud of the efforts you have all put in this year!










AMEB Music Awards
Over the last few weeks, a number of students sat Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) exams for instruments they have been learning with the music teachers who visit our school throughout the week.
Congratulations Chaela, Diya, Isabella, Jacob, Madison, Seraj, and Sienna for your music efforts and achievements. You are all growing into wonderful musicians.
A big thanks to Joy Stackelroth, Cindy Cheng, Juan Alvear, Hsiao-Ting Chen and James Rawley, our external music tutors, for encouraging and guiding our music student’s passions this year.
Yr 5 Visit Golden Field Playground











Caine's Arcade with Foundation
In Design and Technology over the past weeks, our Year 3 students have delved into the world of design, demonstrating impressive skills in creating interactive arcade games. The conclusion of this unit was a captivating event where the students had the chance to present their arcade masterpieces to their class buddies in Foundation. What made this occasion truly special was not only the ingenuity displayed in the games but also the personalised prizes crafted by our young designers.
With meticulous attention to detail, our Year 3 students explained the mechanics of each game to their Foundation buddies, showcasing not only their technical prowess but also their ability to communicate and engage with their audience. It was a delightful sight to witness the students stepping into the role of mentors, guiding the little ones through the intricacies of their creations.
We commend our Year 3 students for their imaginative designs, and the collaborative spirit they demonstrated during this unit. As we celebrate their accomplishments, we also celebrate the integration of Design and Technology as a dynamic and engaging part of our educational experience at Prescott.
Year 4 STEM














Well, here we are at the end of the 2023 school year. I was chatting with some colleagues and parents this morning about the pancake breakfast we had today, and the carols and concert program we enjoyed a couple of weeks ago. There was a sense that we are starting to get back to the community feel we enjoyed before COVID made it difficult for us to be together as we would like. The sense of being a part of something greater than ourselves is really important and something I am really keen we share with our kids.
To our graduating Year 6 class, I wish you all the very best as you venture into the amazing land of high school, and all the challenges and benefits that it brings to you. As the freedom of becoming older and more responsible settles on your shoulders, I hope you remember the values, and academic and life lessons you learned here at Prescott Primary Northern, and that they come to mind quickly and naturally. I also wish that the sense that you are part of a larger community remains with you, and that knowledge brings you strength and confidence.
To the rest of our school family, I wish you safe travel and many hours of family-building time, creating memories and a wonderful sense of belonging and care for all. I would also like to thank you all for the support you have given Prescott Primary Northern this year. It has been a very busy one with further developments in our playgrounds and our first triple-streamed graduation class. It is such an honour to belong to our family.
I also want to thank and praise our God in Heaven, who has once again poured His blessings on our school family. We are looking forward to 2024 to see what great things He has in store for us.
Have a blessed Christmas and New Year with our kids,
Mark B
Hey PPN Family,
Christmas is only a few days away now, and it is wonderful to feel the love and joy in the air. On the night of the original Christmas Day a group of shepherds received this amazing announcement from an angel of the Lord, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11 NIV).
The birth of Jesus reminds us of three important truths that are central to the message of Christmas. The first one is that God is our Father and He loves us. The Bible is clear that nothing can separate us from God’s love and this is why He sent Jesus to save us.
The second truth is that we are all the beloved children of God. The thing that makes us special is not the number of followers that we have or our net worth, we are all valuable and precious because we are the sons and daughters of God. This is why God has done everything that He can in order for us to spend forever with Him in heaven when Jesus comes to take us home.
The final truth is that we are all one big family. With the many conflicts that are taking place in the world today, it is absolutely vital that we remember that we are all brothers and sisters – because God is our Father.
So, as we celebrate Christmas this year, may we be filled with the love, joy and peace that comes from knowing that God is our loving father who sent Jesus to earth so that we may have eternal life in heaven with Him.
Have a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year.
God bless,
Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai
7 Tips for Cultivating Grateful Kids at Christmas
Helping your children be grateful at Christmas isn’t just about being polite. Gratefulness is a vital life skill. Research into positive psychology indicates that gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness.
Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with tough times and build strong relationships. These things aren’t just important for our kids, but also us as adults.
So while cultivating and practicing gratitude isn’t something we should do just at Christmas, the next few weeks are a prime opportunity to help our children grow in this area.
Below are 7 tips to consider for your family these holidays:
1. Talk about being grateful – make a point of discussing all the things you are thankful for in their lives (and your own).
2. Don’t go overboard – avoid creating a sense of entitlement for extravagant piles of gifts is to not go overboard from the start.
3. Slow down – if and when you’re opening presents, avoid rushing through the experience. Encourage everyone (adults and kids) to really savour the gift and express deep gratitude.
4. Make gifts when you can – allowing kids to create gifts with their own time and money provides a practical way to invest in the act of generosity.
5. Give to others – this may involve buying gifts for children in need, donating money or volunteering your time. Involve your children in the process and celebrate their impact.
6. Talk about money – Even when kids are young it’s ok to point out that Santa (or mum and dad) have a budget to work with. If you haven’t already, holidays are a great time to introduce a pocket money for chores program.
7. Box it up – either before or after Christmas, work with your children to box up and donate toys they no longer need or use (remembering, it’s not about getting rid of just the broken ones).
‘Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ – 1 Thesselonians 5:8
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