Dr Carmel McGrath

Instrumental Music Gala Performances

Our annual instrumental music afternoon was held on Sunday 24 Nov from 2-4pm in our school A huge thank you to Colin McIntyre and Chris Chapman for the marvellous work they have done this year in encouraging a love of music and in developing the musical performance skills of our young students.  I would also like to acknowledge and thank the very generous and musically talented Dan Quigley who kindly volunteered his time and expertise to our school so that the Junior Band had weekly lessons.  I look forward to seeing a wonderful crowd supporting the students on Sunday.

NFSS P&C

"After a fun and busy year, we have 3 members of our P&C retiring in 2020. The role of Treasurer and Secretary will be available at our AGM in March 2020 and the role of Swimming Club Co-ordinator is available from Jan 2020. The incumbents in these 3 roles will be available to do a full handover and assist the incoming Treasurer, Secretary and Swim-Club Co-ordinator. These roles can all be shared by two people as well.

Our P&C representative on the PBL Committee is also retiring and we are looking for a parent to join the committee, which meets every 3 weeks on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. during the term for 45 minutes.

Please contact secretary@nfsspandc.com.au if you are interested and would like any further information."

Swimming Carnivals - important information

Wednesday 4 December and Friday 6 December are our Inter-house Swim Carnival Days!

Wednesday 4 December

Prep and Year 1 (morning session)

Year 2 and Year 3 (Middle session till 2.30pm)

Friday 6 December – Year 4 to 6 (all day)

We look forward to a great time as usual, full of house spirit, friendly competition in the strokes and fun races mixed in there too.

To help your child be prepared for the day can you please remember the following:

• House colours are encouraged to be worn
• A swimming cap, sun-safe rash vest, sunscreen, water bottle, school hat, towel and their own goggles are required.
• It is a participation carnival and students are expected to swim in all events they are capable of.

Please note:

It is a student only event, as since our numbers and pool area size do not cater for extra spectators we ask parents and carers do not attend unless volunteer roles have been given.  There are numerous adults already organised for the Junior Carnival to assist less strong swimmers in the lower year levels.

2019 Semester 2 Report Cards

You will be receiving your student/s Report Card/s via this email address during the last week of Term 4.

We will send a Test email in the next couple of weeks.

If you wish to change your email contact details, kindly complete the attached Change of Details Form and email to the office at admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au  by Tuesday 26 November 2019 so that the new contact details will take effect.

Change of details form

Returning in 2020

If your student is NOT returning to NFSS in 2020, can you please email the Students name, class and destination (if known) to admin@newfarmss.eq.edu.au 

Kay Bradley

Collection of Medication

As we unable to store any student medication over the summer holidays, all medication currently held at school in first aid or classrooms is required to be collected and signed out before 3 p.m. on Friday the 13^th of December or on the last day of your student’s attendance

As most students require to have their medication on site with them, collection should be between 2.30 and 3.00 p.m. 

If you are unable to collect your child’s medication in person, please contact first aid to make alternative arrangements.

• Before School Play

From 8.30 – 8.45 a.m. students will now be able to play under the buildings.  The adventure playground, memorial area and in front of 1/2N and 1F remain out of bounds.

P.B.L. FOCUS OF THE WEEK

Be Safe

Remember that the toilets are a ‘game free’ zone.

New Farm State School master plan showcase

The Department of Education invites you to view the New Farm State School master plan and concept building designs for the new learning centre as part of the expansion project’s Stage 1 works.

• Date: Wednesday 4 December
• Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (drop-in at any time)
• Place: New Farm State School Hall

Following feedback from the community earlier this year, the Department has been working with the local and school community to refresh and revise the master plan and begin planning for the new facilities.

The master plan identifies opportunities to accommodate future growth, while responding the community’s values and priorities. 

Drop in any time to talk to the project team and learn more about this exciting project.

Hello New Farm Families, 

Our school library has started our end of the year process of returning and shelving all current library loans. This is always a big task for library staff and we greatly appreciate your support. We currently have over 1000 items to recall ready for next year’s borrowing.

The end of year timeline is as follows:

Week 9: Students and staff to continue returning resources. Loans lists will be generated and distributed to classes and teachers.

Week 10: Library will be closed for resource shelving and management.

Thank you in advance :)

Kind regards,

The Library Team

WEEK 9 BAKE STALL

We will be holding a Home Bake Stall on Wednesday 4 December from 2.30pm to raise money for equipment.

Please drop off any baked donations to the tuckshop prior to 2pm and please label the ingredients.

WEEK 10 TUCKSHOP MENU

We will be running a limited menu in week 10. Flexischools has been updated with the menu changes.

• Monday – Full menu available plus you can order sushi and the bento boxes for Thursday.
• Wednesday – Full menu available
• Thursday – Everything available other than the fried rice.
• Friday – Sausage sizzle, home bake, some snacks & drinks.

MONEY OWING                                                              

We still have a number of students owing money to the tuckshop, some from previous years. Could you please come and check with us to see if you child’s name is on the board. 

TUCKSHOP VOLUNTEERING

TERM 4

Week 8 – 1/2N

Week 9 – 1F

Week 10 – 1G

BOOKLIST ORDERS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE BY Sunday 1st December 2019

Year 1 Book List 2020

Year 2 Book List 2020

Year 3 Book List 2020

Year 4 Book List 2020

Year 5 Book List 2020

Year 6 Book List 2020