2020 Prep Enrolments

We began taking our 2020 Prep Enrolments at the beginning of Term 2 and this week we held our first round of interviews.  As applications are received and finalised, our Enrolment Officer will contact parents and carers to confirm interview times.  It is essential that applicants have proof of age (birth certificate or passport) and evidence of primary residency in our catchment.   

Please submit your Expression of Interest form and Prep Interview Booklet, along with supporting documentation to enrolment@newfarmss.eq.edu.au or drop them into the office between,  9.30am and 2.30pm 

Please refer to our website and look under the Enrolment Tab to find the checklist to ensure you have all the relevant documentation required to proceed your child’s application.

Report Cards

Thank you to Mr John Rafter for coordinating the reporting period for teaching staff.  As final assessments are completed, report cards will be finalised and sent home in the final week of term 2.

Master Plan Community Consultation Thursday 6 June

Reminder – all welcome to attend our first session of Community Consultation on the NFSS Master Plan.

Venue: Hall

Time: 3-6pm

NCCD Information

Events

This week we have a range of extra curricula activities in which students are involved, including Band Blitz for our beginner band members, Year 3 City Hall excursion, Book Fair and our 2^nd Gala Day. 

School Uniforms

As we experience our cooler weather, I remind families that staff will be reminding students that they are expected to wear school jumpers which are labelled clearly with their names.  Unfortunately a great deal of jumpers end up in the ‘lost property’ area under A Block as students discard them as they warm up during the day.  Clearly labelled items are much more successfully returned to their owners.

City Cluster Assessment Moderation

As you are aware, we notified parents of a need to change our weekly assembly from afternoon to morning this week.  The change occurred because we required our hall for the City Cluster Teacher moderation.  All Teachers including class and specialists attend these gatherings across a wide range of city schools.

The moderation follows a set procedure for reviewing different standards of student work samples.  This ensures there is a greater validity of student achievement standards across our year levels and across our various schools.  Teachers analyse and discuss Marking Guides (Assessment Criteria) and Student grading. Regular networking in these groups allows teachers to share and listen to ideas and develop more consistent strategies and expertise. 

Going on a Bear Hunt….

 Our Prep students and staff enjoyed a wonderful ‘Bear Hunt’ last Friday afternoon, following a culmination of work on Michael Rosen’s well-loved book ‘We’re Going on a Bear hunt’.  Congratulations to Ms Burridge and Mr Nash for preparing the afternoon’s fun with Mr Rafter playing a starring role as the ‘Bear’.  The students and onlookers had so much fun.