Week 1 Term 2
Nightcliff Primary School
Good afternoon, Families
CONGRATULATIONS to the Eco Warriors, Mr Greg Hauser, and Nightcliff Primary School for continuing the Sustainable School Green Flag Global Accreditation, the School has continued to successfully maintain the gold level sustainable School accreditation. The school has received the Green Flag Badge to be included in out communications. The school, staff and students have been recognised as leaders, with a special thank you to Greg Hauser for being a Strong Warrior Championing sustainability education.
The dragonflies are swarming and the first touch of the Dry Season welcomed us into the new school term. This term Nightcliff Primary School will continue to engage our families with a range of educational programs. Early Years students are completing their Swimming Program and years 5 and 6 camp will go on camp. Students will also participate in Sports Day events where House Captains will show the full force of their team spirit. Students’ creativity and artistic abilities will be on display through the Art Show. We recognise the diversity of the school community and Indigenous histories through Reconciliation Week. Our service men and women are commemorated through our ANZAC Day assembly. There is also the annual Mother’s Day Breakfast that is supported by the School Council. Included this year is a years 5 and 6 focus on
The school commitment this term is to promote the positive engagement and opportunities provided at Nightcliff Primary School. We are excited to announce that the school Facebook page will transition from a private to public space in the coming weeks. This will further highlight our community beyond our school.
A term calendar will be sent home with students on Monday so that families can track all the above and other activities such as School Photo Day, Book Fair and Parent Reading Information Night. Xuno is also another platform to communicate with teachers, the office and staff.
Thank you must be given to all educators and volunteers who make all the amazing opportunities possible for our students. We always look to welcome school volunteers and work together to achieve and believe.
Regards
Ranae Graham
Nightcliff Primary School are excited to announce our new public facebook page. Please click on the link below and like the page.
Parking and Road Safety Reminders
Please do NOT park in the following areas:
- Emergency Bay – Cunjevoi Cresent. This has a yellow line before it and ‘No Parking’ on the driveway. Parking in this spot has resulted in backing up of traffic around the corner of Cunjevoi into Pandanus and causing further backup into the drop zone in Pandanus.
- Disabled carparks ($135 fine)
- In the drop zone in Pandanus Street.
- In the bus stop (blue pole) before the crossing in Pandanus street (school side). Nemarluk satellite classroom families drop off here in the mornings to access the ramp for students with disabilities near the demountable.
- In the bus stop in the afternoons. Nemarluk school bus arrives at 2:15pm. NPS school buses 52 (Casuarina depot) and 80 (Darwin depot through Nightcliff) arrive at 2:40pm.
Week 4, Friday 10th May - Walk safely to school day - come and say Hi to Hector the Cat whilst enjoying our Mother's Day Breakfast!
Nightcliff Primary School Photo Day
Orders for packages and sibling photographs can be placed securely online at www.advancedlife.com.au using our school’s unique 9 digit advancedorder code DJC N5D WMZ. Portrait and group package orders are due by photography day.
Thursday 23rd May - Early Years
Friday 24th May - Upper Years & Student leadership
Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au
Exploring Artistry: Year 5/6 Students Find Inspiration in Teho Ropeyarn
Welcome back to Term 2! This week as we delve into another term of creativity within the Visual Arts learning area, the Year 5/6 students have drawn on inspiration from the works of the talented artist Teho Ropeyarn. Our budding artists have embarked on a transformative exploration of culture, identity, and imagination. Teho Ropeyarn, renowned for his evocative and culturally resonant artworks, has become an inspiration for our own art.
One of the most striking aspects of Ropeyarn's work is his ability to blend traditional Indigenous art forms with contemporary elements, creating pieces that are both visually captivating and culturally significant. Our students have eagerly followed in his footsteps, drawing upon their own cultural backgrounds and experiences to inform their artistic interpretations.
In addition to honing their technical skills, the students have also been encouraged to explore the deeper meaning behind their artwork, reflecting on the stories they wish to tell and the messages they hope to convey.
As we marvel at the creativity and talent on display in the Art room, I would like to invite any interested students to consider entering one of the art categories at the Seabreeze Festival - Nightcliff Community Bank Jetty ArtSpace Awards 2024.
You can enter the art competition FOR FREE with an individually realised artwork, and potentially win the $100 voucher prize offered from one of our supportive local sponsors.
Visit www.jettyartspace.com for important information on the ‘2024 Jetty ArtSpace Competition'.
Read through the above website before proceeding, and please remember that the actual art entry needs to be registered here to be eligible for the competition, deadline May the 3rd.
Stay tuned for more artistic events,
Ms Wendy
