I’ve been watching the latest SA Health ads about spreading germs with interest. You know the ones where the person sneezes and they make it really obvious where it all goes? It’s about stopping the spread of flu. There is a fair bit of flu and illness going around at the moment, but it got me thinking outside the square a bit. I thought about how good it is that some things are contagious.

Last night as I walked from class to class around our school during the Learning Expo, I couldn’t help but think how contagious good learning and good experiences around learning can be. I watched as many children grabbed their parents by the hand and dragged them to their class, so excited to share what they had been learning. I also watched as many parents sat with scissors or pencils or magnets or coins or puzzles and did the same activities their children were so excited about. That was great contagious learning.

I remember many years ago taking our girls to the Desert Park in Alice Springs. We spent the whole day there. There were bird shows, information sessions about plants and red kangaroos and nocturnal desert animals. I was so excited and so were Alison and the girls. We kept saying to one another, have you seen this, how amazing is that!!! It was such a great day. I spoke with some friends sometime later and they shared how a couple of their children had not really liked some of the things and it had then put a dampener on the whole experience for the rest of the family. It got me thinking about how important contagious enthusiasm is for learning, even in the simplest things, and how it can make a huge difference in the memories and experiences of those around.

A big thank you to our teachers and staff who have again gone the extra mile in creating learning experiences for our children. A big thank you also, to the mums and dads, brothers and sisters, uncles, aunts, grandparents and friends who came along last night and helped a love of learning to grow and become contagious. You made a difference in the lives of our children.

Have a great week with your kids,
Mark B

We want Pizza!

Last night at the Learning Expo Evening, it was amazing to see the great work that our students are involved in at our wonderful school.  There was a buzz in each room as excited students were able to share with pride the projects they have been working on.  The time flew by very quickly.   As our family got in the car to head home it was 8.30pm and our three boys remembered that they were hungry, not just hungry, but starving!

We want pizza, was the chorus that resounded from the back seat of our car!

Take away pizza it was!  When I picked up our pizza. I was greeted by the manager who announced that he had upsized our garlic pizza for free.  What a way to win new customers. We all love something for nothing.  It leaves a great impression when you get something that you don’t deserve or even ask for.

It made me think of the 5000 that were fed by Jesus on the hill side.

They too, would have been so intent on learning, just like my kids last night, that food wasn’t even on their radar.

The 5000 would have been extremely hungry, but only realised it when Jesus stopped preaching.  What a surprise when Jesus performed a miracle and turned a snack of 5 loaves and 2 fish into a feast for thousands.  Free food!

Jesus supplied all the needs of the 5000, both spiritual and physical and Jesus can satisfy all our needs too.

Chaplain Phil

School Photos

School photography day is coming up very soon - Tuesday 6th August. Group and portrait photographs can be purchased by following the link below or by using the envelope.

Important Information:

School photos purchased online DO NOT require envelopes returned to school*
Don’t forget to order your sibling photos now.
Late fees/additional charges will be applied for purchases after photo day.
Photos will be returned to our school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken.
Past years’ photographs, including sports, co-curricular and representative groups, are available at the school’s Advancedlife, and your Advancedyou, photo sites (follow the link below)
*Sibling photographs must be ordered either online or by order envelope prior to the day of photography. A photograph will not be taken without an order. Sibling photographs only apply to children enrolled at the school.

Advancedlife would like to express our appreciation to Prescott Primary Northern for placing your trust in us. Please remember we offer a 100% money back guarantee on our products to ensure your peace of mind. We would also love to receive your feedback or resolve any issues you may experience as fast as possible, to ensure your satisfaction. If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at-

enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

Prescott Primary Northern

School Photography Date: 6/08/2019

ONLINE ORDER CODE: GG8 AXQ VAX

Online Order link: https://www.advancedimage.com.au/keycode/keycodefinder.aspx?keycode=GG8AXQVAX

Consent2Go

A reminder that Prescott Primary Northern has engaged the services of Consent2Go to provide a better way to manage medical data and excursion processes. Some of you will have already received an email that asks you to update your students profile. If you have not received it yet, please keep checking your email this week for it. For those that may have missed it, you will receive a reminder soon.

Keeping Kids Well

School Fees

If you wish to receive prompt payment discount on your school fees, they need to be paid by the 1st of August, after that date the full fees need to be paid.

Heating Lunches

Please note we are not able to heat students lunches at school due to health and safety regulations.  

Entertainment Books

Prescott Primary Northern is raising funds.  Click Here to order your 2019 | 2020 Entertainment Membership today!

Warm your heart this winter by supporting Prescott Primary Northern!
Along with hundreds of offers for travel, activities, shopping and leisure, you will also enjoy exclusive savings at Adelaide’s most popular restaurants!
With the extra money you will have in your pocket don’t forget to save room for dessert!

See below for how and Entertainment Membership could save you money.

Book Week is coming in Term 3, Week 5!

Reading is Rad! Get excited PPN!

Prescott College