Newham Primary School in Newham, Victoria | State school

Newham Primary School

Locality: Newham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5427 0235

Address: 1271 Rochford Road 3442 Newham, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/

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16.02.2022 The last newsletter for 2021 was published yesterday. It contains a wrap up of the year along with details and photos of recent activities, events and achievements as well as important information for the remainder of this year and 2022.

05.02.2022 Yesterday we farewelled our Year 6 students with a high tea, a procession through the main gate at the end of the day, followed by graduation in the evening. We wish them all the best for their transition to secondary school and wherever life may take them. Graduation would not have been possible without contributions from the following people and organisations: Sarah - decorations, Corrina - graduation cake & mini year 6's, Newham General Store - high tea, Bunnings Warehouse - pots & plants. Thank you all so much. Thank you also to our Year 6 teachers Jacqueline and Libby who made it all happen.

25.01.2022 Today marks the 1st anniversary of the beginning of the Rocking Dan Teaching Man tour! I started in regional Victoria at Newham Primary School which is located ...near the famous Hanging Rock. The 1st of 37 shows! Great memories and lots of fun! Thank you to all the schools that had me play for their students on the tour! See more

25.01.2022 Free Webinar: Addressing anxieties in your child and within your family arising from COVID-19

22.01.2022 We are accepting enrolments for 2021! If you have a child who will be commencing school next year and you are interested in enrolling at Newham Primary School, please submit an expression of interest form through our website: https://www.newhamps.vic.edu.au. Students residing within our zone are guaranteed a place at our school, which is determined on the basis of your permanent residential address. ... Students are also able to apply for a place at Newham Primary School if they live outside of the zone. All requests from students living outside the schools zone will be considered by the principal and entry will be subject to facility limitations. Newham Primary has always catered to our local Newham community as well as the surrounding towns and rural population and we continue to do so, with vacancies currently available to all interested families. Information about our school and a virtual tour can be found on our website. For any other queries please contact the school via ph: (03) 5427 0235 or email: [email protected].

22.01.2022 We are very proud of our sustainability team leaders who are attending this years kids teaching kids virtual conference to talk about our frog bog, keeping frogs safe and to help other schools design their own. Good luck!

22.01.2022 Vale Nick Massie Sadly, last week a treasured member of the Newham community passed away. Nick Massie has been the hub of our community for many years. I have spoken to a few members past and present in our school community to create a picture of this selfless man who helped make Newham such a special place to live and work in. Each person I spoke to said the same thing. He was gracious, generous and always a joy to see. He was always available to share his wealth of knowledg...e of government regulations to assist any local projects such as the planning and development of our amazing school multipurpose court and the upgrade of our community hall to a venue that has supported many famous artists and local community events. Nick could always be found at any community group that was gathered with the aim of making Newham a great place to be in. He was always gracious and generous with his time, getting involved in school working bees, community working bees, sharing his time and expertise freely. He will be missed. Our love and support go to Sue and his family. Thank you Nick for helping to make Newham such a beautiful place to live in and our school such a great place for students to play and learn. Katrina Hood on behalf of the school community

21.01.2022 Year 3/4 students enjoyed an action packed day of outdoor activities at Camp Sunnystones on the 7th December. It looks like it hit the mark!

21.01.2022 With the change in seasons it might be time to look at uniform items. If you require new uniform or a new hat (compulsory), they can be purchased directly from our supplier eduThreads. A black skort is an addition to the range which might appeal to some rather than a dress, leggings or shorts. We still have some new old stock available for purchase at discounted prices from the school (see below). We also have new school hats available and some second hand items. Please contact the school if you wish to purchase any of these.

21.01.2022 Dear parents and carers, As I have previously mentioned, in line with eased restrictions in regional Victoria, students in standalone primary schools (Newham PS) will be returning to school in the first week of term 4. ALL Newham Primary School students will return to onsite learning on TUESDAY 6th of OCTOBER.... There will be a Staff professional planning day on MONDAY 5th of OCTOBER, this day will be PUPIL FREE. This will allow ALL staff to attend on-site and provide the time they need and deserve to reset and plan. It also means that we can avoid a staggered return of students throughout the week. I know the return to school will be a huge relief to you all and we are very excited to be coming back right at the beginning of term to return to face to face learning and teaching for term 4. There is a lot to do in this coming term and of course in this environment things could still change quite quickly. I will keep you well informed of any changes over the school holidays but let's all HOPE FOR THE BEST and look forward to a wonderful term 4 at school! Again I would like to thank everyone for your support and patience. Enjoy your upcoming holidays with a little more freedom and continue to stay safe and well! Simone Wood

20.01.2022 Interested in enrolling at Newham Primary School but concerned about school zoning requirements? Please have a look at our information fact sheet on school zones which applies to all Victorian Government schools. Newham Primary has always catered to our local Newham community as well as the surrounding towns and rural population and we continue to do so, with vacancies currently available to all interested families. For more information please visit: https://www.findmyschool.vic.gov.au/ or have a look at the Department of Education and Training's enrolment policy: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/enrolment/policy

20.01.2022 Yesterday all NPS students had an extremely fun morning competing in the inter house sports. Activities included commando obstacle course, running races, vortex throw, shot put and an egg and spoon relay. We were also able to show off our brand new sports bibs and flags specially designed with our house colours and mascots! Congratulations to the Sulphur Crested Cockatoos (Yellow House) on their win, and to all the students who participated!

19.01.2022 Have a look at our Senior Unit Program at Newham Primary School Visit https://www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/ for more videos Enrolment applications now open!

19.01.2022 Dear Families, Please see the flyer attached for the Newham Mechanics Institute Community Christmas Party. The event is free for all, but tickets must be booked for COVID contract tracing: www.trybooking.com/BNFVL

19.01.2022 Enrolments for 2021 accepted @ NPS now.

17.01.2022 Not long now and we will all be back on site! Just a couple more sleeps to go!!! Confirming our end of term newsletter, Tuesday 6th October is the first day of term for Newham Primary school students. It will be very exciting and satisfying to have everyone back in the beautiful spring weather. Please don't forget to bring a named drink bottle for refilling at school and a hat for our sun smart term. Once again students will be required to hand sanitize as they come through ...the gates. As yet, there have been no Term 4 DET changes to the rest of our Term 3 precautions. All the staff are looking forward to seeing everyone again and we hope that you all managed to find some restful time for yourselves over the term break. See you on Tuesday!

16.01.2022 Last week's School Wide Positive Behaviour (SWPB), whole school celebration was a hit. Tie-dyeing day! There was lots of excitement and mess making, tying and retying of shirts before final decisions were made. Students and staff got to show them off on Friday. Thanks to Kerry, our SWPB co-ordinator, for organising the celebration which finally went ahead after numerous disruptions this year.

14.01.2022 Happy World Teacher's Day to our amazing educators at Newham Primary School - Thank you for doing such a remarkable job and we appreciate everything that you do for our students!

13.01.2022 Do you have a child starting Prep in 2021? If so, register now for our 2021 Newham Preps Virtual Information Session for Parents. The session will be run by our Principal, Simone Wood and Prep Teacher, Kath Holford. We look forward to 'seeing' you on the 28th October 2020!

13.01.2022 Welcome to Newham Primary School! If you have any queries please don't hesitate to send us a message

11.01.2022 Have a look at the many ways we have embraced and made remote learning work at our school! Visit https://www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/ for more videos

11.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR - MANAGING THE CORONACOASTER - TIPS FOR BUILDING RESILIENT FAMILIES To help parents and carers build family resilience in these difficult times, the Department of Education is presenting a free webinar by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg. This webinar will give families some practical skills, knowledge and strategies for managing the lockdown period and remote learning. This webinar will be taking place online. You will be sent a link on the day ...of the event to watch it, via the email address you supply. Please note that this event will be delivered live only and wont be recorded. Get in quick as the first event held on Tuesday night sold out. Date and Time: Tuesday 15th September 2020, 7:30pm-8:30pm To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/managing-the-coronacoaster-

11.01.2022 Have a look at the different ways we explore, create and learn in the Junior Unit (Prep - 2) at Newham Primary School. Visit https://www.newhamps.vic.edu.au/ for more videos

10.01.2022 The school would very much like community help. Over the last weekend someone was on the school property and left our sports shed with its doors bent up. This was done so that they could access our equipment. If you see anyone over the school holidays hanging around the school could you please let the local police know, so that they can drive by on occasion and it check out. Community members who have paid a membership to the Multi-purpose court are now allowed on the school grounds to use the court only. Membership holders will be informed of the hygiene requirements for court use. The rest of the school remains out of bounds after hours to the community or general public.

05.01.2022 Kitchen Garden News After much consideration it’s with the deepest regret that I won’t be able to run the Kitchen Garden program for Newham Primary School in 2021. Like many people, this year has brought change to different areas of my life, some good and some not so good. Due to these changes I’ve decided it is in the best interests of my family and my health if I reduce the number of responsibilities that require my attention. Out of all the jobs I’ve ever worked in this h...Continue reading

05.01.2022 Our students have been busy during remote learning. Here's a snapshot of some Junior Unit Potion Writing.

04.01.2022 Yesterday our Year 6 student leaders ran a Remembrance Day service at school and one minute silence was observed by all students and staff on-site. Poppies were placed at the base of the Memorial Rock following the service. Well done to our Year 6 students for providing a beautiful and respectful service. Thank you to all families who were able to contribute to the Poppy Appeal through the school. This year marks the 100th year of the Poppy Appeal. Items will be available next week until collected by the Woodend RSL.

02.01.2022 How lucky are we to have these beautiful creatures in our community?! Please take care on Dons Road as they are actively on the move. There are also a few duck families so please be on the look out.

02.01.2022 COVID-19 Update As of today, community groups and the local community are not permitted to use the school facilities, including the playgrounds, school grounds, multipurpose court or oval. Signs stating that the grounds are restricted will be placed at the gates and playgrounds. We would appreciate everyones co-operation in this regard to help maintain the health and safety of all.... Thank you