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Nature Play Fundraiser Opportunities
We would like to announce an exciting opportunity for you to create a legacy for your family at PPN.
This term, families and individuals are invited to purchase a Hand Drawn Paver that will be placed in the Nature Playground (see picture below for examples of what this might look like). This will be done to fundraise for our expanding Nature Play area, which has become an extremely popular space with students of all ages since it’s completion. In the near future, the Nature Playground will also provide additional opportunities, such as a “Kitchen Garden” for educational focuses at our school.
Examples of Hand Drawn Pavers.
The pavers will become a part of the Nature Play space, and will provide a wonderful focal point for remembering current and past families and individuals who have been such an integral part of our PPN community.
Each Hand Drawn Paver will cost $45 each, and you may purchase as many pavers as you like. Letters and forms have gone home with the students today. Payment and completed templates must be returned to the Front Office by Friday, 17th of May.
Please don't forget that families can contribute to our Nature Playground through collecting gumnuts, pinecones, small sticks and driftwood, sea shells, and small pods. These collected items can be dropped off in the tub in the Deputies office.
North Wing Update








As I sat on the coach bus in Week 11 last term, I wondered what I had got myself into again. I was sick, my ears were ringing, I was tired from the 5am start and all I wanted to do was to be at home still in bed. We were on our way to the Year 6 camp which goes to Melbourne and Ballarat. We saw some amazing things while we were there. We attended the Melbourne Cricket Ground (one of my favourite stops!), The Old Melbourne Gaol, Sealife Aquarium and Sovereign Hill, just to name a few.
Going and visiting these locations is great for a few reasons. The first reason is that it teaches so many realities of our history that we wouldn't really even know about, had we not visited. There were so many times where the students had their eyes opened to things that used to happen back in the early 1900s that would never happen today. Side note - we actually found out that the youngest person to be jailed in Melbourne at the time was 6 months old! The second reason is that as teachers, we can teach all we can about certain topics, but until we go and visit, experience first-hand and get our hands dirty, the students don't really appreciate the significance of many of the events that have shaped Australia. Events like the Eureka Stockade and the terrible way that the new people to the diggings were treated, the students really had their eyes opened to these events when they visited. The students appreciated how physically tough you had to be to be successful in the goldrush after having to try to pan for gold. Many students gave up within 5 minutes but those who perservered often got a reward of finding gold in the river.
One other thing that is great for the students is the bus trip. These days, anytime we are bored, there is often something to keep us occupied. Whether it be a phone or device, there is always something to fill in the times of boredom. I was really impressed with the students as some chose to bring small board games, others chose to look outside and play finding games, and some even talked to each other. Being bored was a choice that some students made and made it known to others, but this was also good as being bored makes us appreciate the exciting times in our lives.
At Sovereign Hill, we learned about education and how students interacted with adults. Children were seen and not heard and if they stepped out of line, they would be reminded often in a physical way. Our students were amazed at what teachers could do to students! Again- experiencing these events and seeing these places first hand is invaluable and we, as teachers, appreciate being able to take your children away to learn.
The point that I am trying to make is that life is about learning. We are constantly learning. Even teachers are constantly learning. Some learn better by reading, I know myself, I prefer learning by doing. Students who attended the Year 6 camp learnt many things over the 5 days and hopefully can appreciate how lucky we are to live in this amazing country.
The long bus trips and ringing in the ears from the noise on the bus was ultimately worth it!
Have a great Term 2!




Back when I was young flying and airports were a time of wonder, curiosity and excitement, but now I find airports stressful. Stressful because I worry about every possible thing that could go wrong on the day I’m flying! What if there is a traffic jam? What if the car breaks down on the way to the airport? What if I miss my flight? If I miss my flight, can I afford another ticket? Is my bag overweight? Did I remember to pack the tickets? I’ve misplaced my boarding pass...which pocket did I put it in? Am I at the right boarding gate or have they changed it since I last looked at the board?
What if... stress out... worry, worry, worry!
Having worries is normal, it’s in our human nature but sometimes they can overtake our lives so much that even things that aren’t a big deal or should be fun and exciting, (like an airplane flight in my case) become stressful. We often forget in these worrying times that we have God. We have a God that we can lean on, a God who is constantly there willing to help.
So, when you are feeling worried or overwhelmed, I encourage you to seek God’s wisdom, because he has promised to guide our minds and our hearts and give us peace in stressful times.
ANZAC Day Morn Service
In recognition of those who have given their lives in service during times of war, Prescott Primary Northern students have been working alongside their buddy classes to answer the following question:
‘In what way can we show appreciation to those who have given service for this country?’
Those who had served – and many continue to do so – are not only the armed forces, but also medical and supply personnel, spiritual leaders and charity volunteers.
Students created wreaths using strips of paper to record their responses, which were weaved into a frame. Some responses were in the form of letters to those who had served, others were prayers, whilst others were drawings or short comic strips. It was particularly noticeable how appreciative students were of others’ service, as indicated in their chosen format of appreciation.
What was also significant was the link that many students made between such service and that of Jesus, who died that all may have eternal life (John 3:16).
These wreaths will be laid in a commemorative ceremony at tomorrow's Chapel service, to which you are warmly invited, and afterwards will be displayed in the Discovery Centre.
Matt Mackay
HASS Coordinator
Mothers Day Stall
Woolworths Earn & Learn
We are involved with the Woolworths Earn & Learn again this year. Collect your stickers to support your school.
Students will get a sheet to put their stickers on. Once the sheet is complete they can hand it over to their teacher and get a new sheet. We have two stands as well to collect the stickers; one in the office and the other in the library. Also we have couple of posters to put the stickers on. One is in front of SSO Room and the other one in the passage between Year 2's and Foundation's.
Bread Tags for Wheelchairs
Parliament and Civics Education Rebate Program
The Year 7 class of 2019 have recently undertaken an education tour of the national capital. The students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs with a focus on Australia’s history, culture, heritage and democracy.
The Australian Government recognises the importance of all young Australians being able to visit the national capital as part of their Civics and Citizenship education. To assist families in meeting the cost of the excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $60 per student under the Parliament and Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon completion of the excursion.
Instrumental Tuition
Entertainment Books
Uniform Policy for Earrings
Just a reminder that the uniform policy for wearing earrings is 3-4mm round plain gold or silver stud in the lower lobe, 1 stud per ear (Standard Lobe, Female only).
Uniform Changeover
For Week 1 and 2 of Term 2, students can wear either full summer uniform or full winter uniform. At the beginning of Week 3, all students are to wear winter uniform.
Sports Day Reminder
Date: 23/05/2019
Venue: SA Athletics Stadium, Mile End
Our annual Sports Day is scheduled for Week 4 of this term. Students from Foundation to Year 7 have begun practising the events and are getting excited about the day. If you have been thinking about volunteering to help, please make sure you have a current DHS Check and that you provide a copy to the school. If you don't currently have one and would like to volunteer to help, please click on the link below and fill in the required information. I would encourage you to do this soon, as it can sometimes take a few weeks to receive your DHS Check. We are looking forward to celebrating another Sports Day at PPN. Once again, thank you for your support in making these events possible.
DHS Link: