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Coronavirus - Department of Education statement

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 19:08:43 AEDT

The department is working with the Ministry of Health to monitor and respond to the unfolding international novel coronavirus situation.

Get up-to-date information about the department's response to novel coronavirus.

#Ready2020 – a great year starts here

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:34:57 AEDT

Starting school is a big moment in a child’s life. Here’s how to make the most of it.

We can’t wait for you to join us for a great year – the first step towards a lifelong love of learning.

Visit the department’s primary school resources for hints, tips and checklists to make a great start to the new school year, whether your child is starting Kindergarten or Year 6.

You’ll find:

Getting ready for primary school booklet – everything you need to be #Ready2020
Daisy’s First Day – the story of Daisy the koala’s first adventure at Kindergarten
advice from teachers – they’ve been through this before.

Video – #Ready2020: First day of Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Staying healthy into the new school year

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 16:58:43 AEDT

Immunisation is a simple, safe and effective way to protect your family from harmful diseases this holiday season and into 2020. Visit your doctor for general health and vaccination advice.

Immunisation not only protects you and your family but also others in your community, by reducing the spread of preventable diseases.

Children starting school in 2020 must have up-to-date immunisations to enrol.

These vaccinations help protect children from highly infectious and severe diseases including whooping cough and measles.

Travel health

If you’re travelling overseas during the school holidays, you may need vaccinations or medication – both for general health protection and for region-specific diseases.

If you’re travelling to the Northern Hemisphere, you may even need a flu shot.

Find out more about staying healthy while travelling.

NSW schools respond to bushfires

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 17:20:18 AEDT

Many schools are responding to the catastrophic fire rating that is affecting communities across the state this week.

We are continuously updating the School safety page with a list of government and non-government schools, as well as TAFE NSW campuses that are currently non-operational.

While some schools are temporarily non-operational due to localised fires, many others in high-risk areas are non-operational as a precautionary measure.

Schools in some areas are being used as emergency evacuation centres at the direction of the Rural Fire Service.

For schools that are currently operational, school pickups and dropoffs will continue as usual. If your school is currently non-operational, it will likely remain so tomorrow.

Large scale distressing events affect our school communities in many ways. Headspace’s mental health support resource (PDF 100.52KB) is available to help students, teachers and school staff respond to the bushfires.

Visit the School safety page for updates. The department’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also provide updates during this period.

Grab a ticket to Schools Spectacular 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:20:07 AEDT

Will you be joining us at Schools Spectacular 2019? Tickets are on sale now. Experience our live show featuring a cast of thousands of public school students from across metropolitan, rural and remote regions of NSW.

Students from different ages, cultures and backgrounds will share the spotlight as they dance, play and sing for you. Choose from one of our four massive performances at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday 22 November and Saturday 23 November.

This year's events will feature:

more than 380 schools
5,500 performers
a 3000-strong choir
2,300 dancers
an 80-piece symphony orchestra
a world-class stage band.

Group bookings

Need to make a group booking for over 10 people? Complete the Schools Preview Order Form 2019 (PDF 110KB) to attend the discounted 11am Friday matinee. The Friday matinee is discounted for school students and accompanying teachers.

If you’d like to grab a spot at one of the other three remaining shows complete the Group Booking Form 2019 (PDF 110KB).

Tickets for you and your family and friends

Save you and your family a spot online or by phone on 132 849.

Video – Schools Spectacular 2019

Duration: 0:26

Have your say on before and after school care

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 13:39:11 AEST

We want to better understand your needs for before and after school care in NSW.

Have your say today on before and after school care.

Fill out the survey by Service NSW to share your specific care needs and to register interest to stay informed of new developments.

Your input will provide insights into where there are gaps in service availability and help us to deliver extra places where they are needed.

You can also contact the team responsible for rolling out the before and after school care commitment at BASCreform@det.nsw.edu.au.

Book yourself in for Reading Hour

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:25:39 AEST

This Australian Reading Hour, encourage your child to discover or rekindle their love of a good book. Take the time to learn, escape and relax on Thursday 19 September and read for one hour.

Get involved at home

Join in at home and read your child a bedtime story. Studies show that reading a bedtime story six days a week can give kids almost a year’s head start when they begin school. Reading has also been shown to develop empathy, promote critical thinking and help children find a sense of self.

Join in from the classroom

Bestselling children’s author and illustrator Matt Stanton will broadcast live to primary school children across the country from the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday 17 September. We invite schools to register for the livestream of this free event.

Stanton’s author talk is among more than 140 events happening across the country involving more than 50 authors.

Take the Book Swap Challenge

We all have favourite books that we come back to again and again.

To help celebrate Reading Hour take our Book Swap Challenge. We want students, teachers, staff and parents to try reading something new on the day. To get involved, simply pair up with someone and swap your favourite books.

Take a photo and tag it with #ReadingHour so we can see how you got involved.

Video – #ReadingHour authors talk about their favourite place to read

Duration: 0:38

Looking for a good spot to open a book? We asked authors Benjamin Law, Morris Gleitzman, Jacqueline Harvey and Mick Elliott about their favourite place to read.

How to be smart and safe on social media

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:46:25 AEST

Use our new Digital Citizenship toolkit to empower your child to understand how their online behaviour affects themselves and others.

You and your child can find information on:

how to ‘be positive’ by understanding online behaviour and its effect
'be smart’ by thinking critically and being digitally aware
'be safe’ by protecting your security, privacy and wellbeing.

A toolkit to empower you and your child

You can find articles and videos to equip and empower your child to minimise the risks and maximise the opportunities in our digital future.

We’ve partnered with leading researchers to produce a curated toolkit – aligned to the curriculum – which teachers and you can share with the young people in your lives.

Guide your child through important concepts such as:

managing privacy settings in social media
collaborating online
avoiding scams and hoaxes
understanding the law when it comes to online speech
Internet banking, shopping online and much more.

Keep your child safe and happy online

Visit and bookmark the Digital Citizenship website. We’ll continue to add articles and resources to ensure the best possible tools are available to help you guide your child to be positive, smart and safe online.

Education Week – Every student, every voice

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 14:11:41 AEST

We are celebrating our students and their powerful voices this Education Week Monday 5 August to Friday 9 August. Every year Education Week celebrates the achievements of public schools, our students and the value of public education.

This year, the theme is Every student, every voice.

Join us for #EdWeek19 as we celebrate our students and their power to shape the world.

Video – #EdWeek19 – Every student, every voice

Duration: 0:34

Green Herons Classroom Insight

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:30:15 AEST

The Green Herons have had a very busy term two, being safe and respectful learners. We are all working cooperatively and showing persistence, when learning new and challenging things.

The Green Herons have been working very hard in reading groups this term. Reading a variety of texts and learning how to locate evidence within a text, to answer literal and inferential comprehension questions. We have loved publishing all our work on the laptops and working on writing amazing ‘sizzling starts’ for our imaginative texts. The Green Herons are becoming great authors.

During mathematics, we have been using a variety of strategies to recall multiplication facts and have been playing fun multiplication games to help us learn all our times tables.

We have been attending the Life Skills Program on Wednesdays and have been very motivated Yoga participants. We have leant about mindfulness, respect, breathing exercises and how to build resilience. We participated in activities where we did yoga moves to build on our teamwork and trusting each other.

The Green Herons will continue being inquisitive learners and having fun along the way. We are very excited about performing at our K-6 Assembly in Week 10 and looking forward to the school holidays in three weeks.

Creative and Active Kids vouchers now available

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 11:41:23 AEST

Creative kids can now put a $100 voucher towards extra-curricular creative activities outside of school.

Together with Active Kids, this program aims to encourage more NSW children to participate in a range of extra-curricular activities such as coding, languages, circus, performing arts and visual arts.

Parents can apply for one $100 voucher for each child enrolled in school on the Creative Kids website and use it towards the cost of registration, participation or tuition. You just redeem the voucher with a registered provider in your area when making your payment.

This is a great opportunity for your child to become involved in a range of activities that will build on their education, growth and development.

Service NSW is working with industry bodies to deliver the program.

For more information, contact Service NSW on 137 788 or creativekids@service.nsw.gov.au.

Fun with the Fairy Wrens

Fri, 31 May 2019 13:40:44 AEST

Fairy Wrens Class Insight

The Fairy Wrens have settled into term 2 with flying colours. We are all working hard and ready to learn lots of new things. As we learn we are making sure we are having fun and helping each other. We are working on lots of interesting and new activities.

We have decided in our class that we will be independent learners with flexible seating this year. We are being responsible learners by choosing seats in our classroom that are good for our learning. We have chosen learning goals for our subjects and are working towards mastering them.

This term we have been using technology to help us research about Explorers. We made posters about our Explorers and presented them to our class. We were also given a maths challenge to build a tall tower that would hold an egg. We had to work together in a team and think about our design. Some of our towers were able to hold more than one egg.

On the 5th June 2019 our class will be presenting our class item at the school assembly. We are learning all about the environment and are super excited to show you our class item. We think it is very special.

So far this term in the Currawongs class

Fri, 31 May 2019 13:34:02 AEST

Read about what the Currawongs are getting up to this term so far

The Game Changer Challenge is back

Fri, 31 May 2019 12:26:39 AEST

It’s not too late to become a Game Changer with applications for the Education Week challenge due by 7 June.

The Game Changer Challenge brings 16 teams from public schools across NSW – eight from primary and eight from secondary – to Sydney during Education Week in August for a three-day, intensive design-thinking workshop.

The Game Changer workshops, which start on Tuesday 6 August, includes teacher training in the use of design thinking as a teaching methodology and its application for school planning.

It also includes a team competition where schools will work under the guidance of experts from industry and academia to develop a solution to this year’s critical question: How might we humanise technology?

Department of Education Secretary Mark Scott has encouraged students and teachers to get behind the event as it highlights the critical thinking students will need to develop to succeed in the future.

“The Game Changer Challenge is an exciting initiative that helps educate and inform our students and teachers on how to integrate the problem-solving methodology of design thinking into the classroom,” Mr Scott says.

“It embraces the 21^st century skills our students will need to thrive in a globalised world such as collaboration, creative thinking and communication.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our students at all levels to be involved in discussing and addressing a real-world issue that will affect their future lives. I encourage every school to get involved.”

The challenge is designed to make strong learning and teaching connections to the NSW syllabus specifically in the area of developing general capabilities such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication and problem-solving.

The challenge also provides teachers with an opportunity to gain exposure to the design thinking process and includes teacher resources to introduce this creative problem-solving methodology into the classroom.

Finalists will be selected based on a 60-second video that showcases your team’s vision around the question of humanising technology.

For more information email edweek@det.nsw.edu.au or visit the Game Changer Challenge page.

Your NAPLAN questions answered

Thu, 09 May 2019 15:21:01 AEST

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment for students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. The tests assess the foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling and numeracy that are essential for every child to progress through school and life.

This year NAPLAN takes place between 14 and 16 May for paper tests and between 14 and 24 May for schools participating in NAPLAN Online.

NAPLAN data is used to help monitor student progress over time against a national measure and to identify areas of strength and improvement. It is used in combination with other school assessments to guide and support student learning.

Watch students ask an expert the tough questions about NAPLAN.

Video – Kids ask the hard questions

Duration – 3:45

Uniform Transition

Mon, 06 May 2019 09:31:45 AEST

We are very proud to present our new school uniform. See below.

Click here for an order form.

Apply now for My Community Project funding

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:13:16 AEST

Do you have a great idea to improve your area?

My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.

You can apply now for grants from $20,000 - $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.

The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.

Project applications close 15 May 2019.

Apply for My Community Project funding

Bring back memories, not measles

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:24:33 AEST

With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.

Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.

Not sure if you’re fully protected?

In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.

Children born in Australia

If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old, consult your doctor about getting their measles vaccination.

Adults born in Australia

Born before 1966 – you were most likely exposed to measles as a child and are generally considered to be immune. If in doubt, ask your GP.
Born between 1966 and 1994 – you may not have received 2 doses. Talk to your doctor about the free vaccine if you’re unsure.
Born after 1994 – the National Immunisation Program offers 2 doses, and you can check your vaccination status using the Australian Immunisation Register.

For more information about the measles vaccination, visit NSW Health or consult your local doctor.

Stage 1 Places and Spaces Excursion

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:23:14 AEST

On Tuesday, Year 2 went on a wonderful excursion to the best shop in the world, Woolworths. At Woolworths we tasted lots of yummy fruit like bananas, watermelon and strawberries. It was so yummy. Then when we finished our tour we got an activity book and free fruit.

After the Woolworths tour we went to Revesby park for recess. For recess I had two packets of chips and looked in my beautiful activity book. When we were leaving the park we saw the railway station and someone who worked there.

We left the park and we went to see all kinds of shops and lots of banks like Commonwealth bank, ANZ and Westpac. Then we saw more shop like a jewellery shop, a barber shop and different types of shops. Then we went to the park, but it was sprinkling, but then we got to play.

Benji D. (Galahs)

What' happening in the Honeyeaters class

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:12:33 AEST

The Honeyeaters have had a very busy start to the year and are excited to see what else is to come. We have been working hard already, but also making sure we have fun along the way.

As a class we have chosen to be independent learners and have flexible seating options in the classroom. This means that we are able to choose the best seats for our learning every day. This has been very exciting!

This term we have been focusing on persuasive writing and have been making improvements already! We are enjoying looking at the different ways we can write persuasive texts and how we can improve them by adding in high modality words!

We love learning different ways to work mathematically. We have been working hard during maths and are smashing goals daily. One of the things we have learnt this term is how to partition numbers up to 4 and 5 digits, and how to use partitioning to help us solve really hard addition and subtraction. It is great to see the Honeyeaters turn into little mathematicians every day!

Finally, for our History component we have looked deeply into the "Age of Explorers". We are excited to dig deeper and complete our research task on one of the local explorers from our community!

Lyrebirds Class Activities

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:24:58 AEDT

After a busy start to the year, the Lyrebirds have now settled into their new habitat. We are working hard, but also making sure to have lots of fun in the classroom.

We have been striving to reach all goals in literacy groups. Our handwriting is improving every day and we are furthering our skills in comprehension. We aren’t just reading words, we are now retaining the information that we have just read.

We are all lucky enough to have the opportunity to learn our creative arts KLA whilst also being taught about Indigenous history by Mr Shannon during our ‘Song Room’ lesson. The kids love our weekly hour with Mr Shannon.

It is great to see our mathematics knowledge growing with each lesson. All students are determined to understand the content, which is helped by our fantastic TENS lessons.

Lastly, our science component is largely based around materials and how they can be used together to create a variety of objects. These photos speak for themselves and show how creative the Lyrebirds are and how much fun these lessons are!

Galah's Classroom Insight

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:21:53 AEDT

Term 1 in the Galahs classroom.

So far this term we have been having a great time with our learning.

We are developing our literacy skills and have been writing about the beach and the Daintree Rainforest.

In maths we have been discovering place value, partitioning and how we can use these strategies to add three digit numbers. In science we have explored and investigated the materials that our school is made of.

On Friday’s we are so lucky to have Shannon from the Song Room teach us lessons about Aboriginal culture and customs. Shannon has been teaching us rap songs, dreamtime stories and art. Here are some of the owls we drew last week.

5 road safety tips for parents and carers

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

Now that students are back to school after a break it’s a good time to chat with your child about safe behaviours when you walk or commute to school.

Here are our top tips to help our students make a safe trip:

1. Be alert and aware

Take note of the dangers you come across on your walk and bring them to your child’s attention. Point out dangers, such as vehicles coming out of driveways. Talk to your child about being alert in a road environment.

2. Hold hands

When on the footpath, at a crossing or in a car park always hold your child's hand. It is advised to do this up to the age of at least 8 years old and closely supervise until at least the age of 10.

3. Choose a safe crossing

Lead by example and choose a safe place to cross the road. Explain why it is the safest place to cross.

4. Set a good example

Your child watches everything you do, so if you cross at the crossing they will too. It is also important to share these messages with other carers who may walk with your child to school.

5. Stop, Look, Listen, Think every time you cross the road

Discuss this important road safety message. STOP! one step back from the kerb. LOOK! continuously both ways. LISTEN! for the sounds of approaching traffic. THINK! whether it is safe to cross.

Practise makes perfect

The more supervised practice your child can get the better, so why not make Term 1 the start of a new routine to walk with your child to school more often.

Older children may be ready to make the journey to school independently. Before they take this step, observe if they are road safe and reinforce the road safety messages.

For more information, check out the department’s pedestrian safety advice for students, parents and carers.

Follow your heart, not the herd

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

We spoke with a group of Kindergarten students to find out what they had to say about going against the herd. They had some wise words for us on how we can care, respect and support each other in our schools.

Let’s prevent student bullying happening in our playgrounds, classrooms and online. If a group of 5-year-olds know the difference between right and wrong, shouldn’t everyone?

Video – Wise at 5

Duration – 1:08

AFL Auskick at Panania North

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:26:51 AEDT

REGISTER NOW!

2019 Swimming Carnival

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:08:46 AEDT

Swimming Carnival

Our Swimming Carnival this year was a successful day due to the contributions of all staff members, students and parents.

To the teachers who attended and did jobs on the day, to the kindy teachers who offered support during, before and after, to Stage 1 and learning support staff who stayed behind to look after the extras, to our office staff who organised all of our notes, money and buses, THANK YOU! Carnivals really are a team effort.

The district carnival will be held 5 March, 2019 with the regional carnival the following week on 12 March, 2019.

Thank you for your ongoing support with the sporting programs at Panania North Public School. There is such great value in ensuring that all of our students have access to specialised coaching and the opportunity to showcase their skills, athletic ability and potentially reach higher levels of competition.

Yours in sport

Mr Williams

Life Skills PDHPE Program

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:02:24 AEDT

Yoga

Kindergarten's first 2 weeks at PNPS

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 13:27:08 AEDT

The kindy students have had a great start to their first couple of weeks at big school. They have been listening to stories, learning about colours and numbers and have been busy playing and making new friends.

Thank you to the parents who have helped in preparing the students so well for big school.

Back to school

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

The first day of Kindergarten and the return to school in the new year are busy times for your child – and for the entire family. To help you make the most of this time and enjoy the experience, we’ve compiled some useful tips and checklists. We want every student to be known, valued and cared for in our schools.

Our film #FirstDay2019 captures the excitement – and the nerves – of the rite of passage that is the first day of Kindergarten.

Video – Back to School 2019: First Day at Kindy

Duration – 1:00

Family feedback about schools always welcome

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

We know the quality of the relationship between families and schools has a direct impact on student wellbeing and educational outcomes.

There will be times when parents and carers want to ask a question, raise an issue or make a complaint about our schools and it can be hard for families to know where to start. Families have told us that it can be difficult to find the right person to talk to, or don’t know what steps to take to bring an issue to someone’s attention.

A short video, produced in consultation with schools, is helping families find the right person if they have a question or want to raise an issue, make a complaint or provide a compliment. The video encourages families to contact their school or the department early and in a positive way to help resolve any issues together.

The video complements information on our website and is an accessible way for families to find out about the complaints process. Positive feedback is also important and families are encouraged to let us know when something has gone well.

Visit the complaints, compliments and suggestions webpage for more information.

2019 school budget allocations

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 13:32:54 AEDT

Like all NSW public schools, this week we will receive a School Budget Allocation Report with our funding for 2019. The report will help us manage our total budget delivered through the Resource Allocation Model (RAM).

The RAM supports schools through needs-based funding to ensure a fair, efficient and transparent allocation of funds. Our school has the flexibility to make local decisions based on the specific needs of our students.

We will use our 2019 funding to support students and improve educational outcomes. The school executive will continue to work with the school community as we implement the school plan using this needs-based funding.

Learn more about the 2019 RAM funding.

Pythons & the Edison robots

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:24 AEDT

Stage 3 Pythons are loving their time with our Edison robots!

To become familiar with the full power of computer programming, kids need learning tools which don’t just teach but motivate.

Programmable robots are amazing motivators for kids learning STEM topics such as computational thinking and coding.

Robots bring computer science to life.

Unlike on-screen only coding, robots let kids really see their programs working. Programmable robots provide kids with instant, tangible feedback by allowing them to test in the real world as they go.

This direct feedback helps kids discover and fix any issues as things happen. The combination of robots with coding teaches kids critical skills, such as problem-solving and debugging, in an engaging, fun, and effective way.

Kindergarten Orientation Sessions

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:25 AEDT

Children will go to the Kindergarten rooms each morning session 1-3 to experience a variety of school activities with Kindergarten teachers and to make new friends.

Your child will need to bring a backpack with their hat, a snack for recess and a water bottle to each session.

Parents will have the opportunity to purchase uniforms whilst the children go to the Kindergarten room.

Please collect your child at 10.45 a.m.

We hope that this program will help make a happy and relaxed beginning to their school life in 2019.

Premier's Spelling Bee

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:25 AEDT

Panania North Public School had the privilege of hosting a regional for the Premier's Spelling Bee on Tuesday, 11 September 2018. Fourteen other schools join ours in two sections:- Junior (Stage 2 - Years 3 and 4) and Senior (Stage 3 - Years 5 and 6).

Each school is entitled to enter a maximum of two students per stage. Our entrants were Gabriella P and Tejasha K in the Junior section plus Sara M and Jenna S in the Senior section.

From the thirty students in each category, there is only one winner. The competition is tough! Despite our best efforts, unfortunately, none of our students were selected as an overall winner but they each should be proud of making it that far. I'm sure all those in attendance (parents included) would have learnt a new word or two.

Mr Wotherspoon

Facebook Policy

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:27 AEDT

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

Panania North Public School are always looking for new and innovative ways to increase communication with our parents and wider community. Facebook is a great tool for engaging with the school community and we are excited to introduce the Panania North PS Facebook page. This social media platform will be used to publicise, promote and highlight positive school achievements in forum where they can be shared by the school, teachers and the community.

Our page will be used to display the learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. It will have links to the school website and any linked accounts. It is important to note that school related reminders will still be published on Skoolbag. In joining our community on Facebook, Panania North Public school follows both the department of education code of conduct and Facebook terms and conditions. Most of all, our Facebook page is a place where we build our community by building school spirit.

Please find a copy of the school Facebook policy on the next page, which discusses rules of engagement, comment policies and friending staff on Facebook.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/PananiaNorthPS/

Science at Sir Joseph Banks

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:28 AEDT

On Monday morning 27th August, 12 budding scientists from Year 4 attended a Science workshop at Sir Joseph Banks High School.

It was a fabulous morning full of new knowledge, experiments and working with Year 7 students, including Jonathan Turner from our Year 6 2017.

First, we watched a funny safety video about working in Science laboratories, and then we did an experiment to simulate the spread of disease.

We were all given a beaker of a solution that we shared with some of our friends by using an eyedropper. One of our team supposedly had the 'disease carrier' in it so when that person shared his liquid we found out that 5 other students were 'infected'. The liquid turned bright pink to show evidence of the 'disease'.

Next we were given the task to get some 'clean salt for our chips' after someone had poured the salt into some sand. We added water to the salt /sand mixture and stirred it until the salt dissolved. Then we poured the solution through filter paper and used a Bunsen burner and tripod to boil the remaining solution until the water evaporated, leaving pure salt.

We all had a great time and thanked the staff and students at Sir Joseph Banks High School for hosting the morning.

Mrs Kaim

District Athletics Carnival

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:29 AEDT

District Athletics Carnival 2018

Open Day with the Flying Foxes

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:29 AEDT

Open day & Book week recount by the Flying Foxes

Stage 2 Excursion - Sydney Learning Adventures

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 09:22:48 AEST

Stage 2 excursion recount

PSSA Rugby League

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:33:30 AEDT

Winners are Grinners!!!!

Last Friday, the junior rugby league team came up against an undefeated Panania Public School team in the final.

After a close semi-final, all the players were very excited about the game. The first half started off strong with an early try to us but Panania scored on the half time siren and levelled the scores at 6-6.

We looked very exhausted and tired at the break and we needed to find some strength. The second half was a see saw battle and after our second try to make it 12-6, Panania were out to even it up. When they scored next, they missed their conversion to make it 12-10 in our favour and we managed to hold them out for the rest of the game with our strong defence.

It was an unbelievable team effort!

Congratulations to everyone involved and thank you to all the spectators that came down to watch and support them throughout the season.

Players will be presented with a certificate and premiers patch at the next whole school assembly.

Legends,

P.S can all junior and senior players hand in their footy jerseys to either the office or myself.

Mr M Polson

ANZAC Ceremony - April 13

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:09:31 AEST

ANZAC CEREMONY

Each Year we recognise the ANZAC tradition, which was forged 100 years ago at Gallipoli on 25 April, 1915. On Friday 13 April our school will be conducting a commemorative ANZAC Day service to recognise this significant event in Australia's history. I would like to invite you to join us on this occasion and also extend this invitation to any family members who have served or are presently serving in the Australian Defence Forces. The service will commence at 9.00am in the assembly hall. We encourage the children to bring flowers on this day. The flowers will be laid on the steps to the stage in the Assembly Hall along with traditional wreaths as a mark of respect for the ANZACs

If you would like your child to participate in this part of the service please send some flowers with your child to school on this day.

Before and After School Care

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 23:09:31 AEST

YMCA NSW is pleased to announce that they will be running Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) programs at your school from Tuesday 1^st May 2018.

YMCA NSW provides Before, After School and Vacation Care programs for school-aged children on a permanent and/or casual basis. Our aim is to provide safe, quality, educational and recreational programs for children who require care at the start and end of the school day and during the school holiday period.

Our friendly staff, referred to as educators, work hard to ensure your children are cared for in a welcoming, supportive and stimulating environment. They seek input from the children and you to provide programs that meet individual needs and interests along with the ever changing needs of our communities. Our programs seek to provide appropriate developmental support for each child.

Service Contact Details

OSHC Service Address:

202-204 Bransgrove Rd, Panania NSW 2213

Phone Number: 0418593801

Regional Centre Address:

YMCA Bankstown City

184 The River Rd,

Revesby 2212

Children Services Manager:

Andi Kakias

HOW TO ENROL AT YMCA NSW OUTSIDE SCHOOL HOURS CARE SERVICES

YMCA NSW Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services use an online enrolment system known as My Family Lounge www.myfamilylounge.com.au and is designed to make the enrolment process as simple as possible.

For all enrolments:

Step 1 - Register

https://www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/ps-panania-north/enrol/

Step 2 – Tell us a bit more about what you're after

Once you've registered, sign in and tell us about you, your child or children – and what bookings you'd like to make by lodging a Waitlist Request.

Step 3 – Enrol your child or children

If you enquired about an enrolment, we'll be in touch with in two business days to advise whether we have a spot available. If we do, you'll need to complete an enrolment through your MFL account.

For more information about Child Care Benefit (CCB) please contact the Family Assistance Office (FAO) on 13 61 50. If English is not your primary language translation assistance is available by calling 13 12 02.

Regardless of whether you claim CCB Subsidy it is important to register with the FAO in order to receive you and your child's Customer Reference Number (CRN). This CRN, along with your birth dates, will be used to access your discounted fees.

Once you enrolment has been received, you will receive a confirmation email.

Should you have any questions, concerns or queries on your enrolment, please do not hesitate to contact Amy Rehutai on 0412 079 949.

Before and After School Care

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:15 AEDT

Newsletters and NotesThe school, YMCA and our Asset Management unit are continuing to work together to have Before and After School Care re-established at Panania North. Unfortunately, we cannot be given a starting date or timeframe for when the YMCA can commence.

Our temporary emergency care cannot be maintained. I would like to thank our amazing staff for volunteering their own time, unpaid, to support our families, this week. This has given us the time needed to work on a more sustainable solution.

The NSW Department of Education has reinforced to us that Before and After School Care is the sole responsibility of parents and not the school.

We have been working extremely hard on finding an alternative program to support our students and their families during this transition.

Today we have been given approval to provide extra-curricula and enrichment programs before and after school. These programs will be staffed by fully trained teachers who will be paid as a casual staff member. There will be a cost to these programs.

Morning activities: 7.00am – 8.30am ($10.00 per session)

Afternoon activities: 3.00 – 6.00pm ($22.00 per session. Afternoon tea will be provided)

Payments will need to be made by Thursday morning for the following week to enable us to organise staff, catering and activities. No refunds will be given if your child is unable to attend. Unfortunately we will also be unable to accept late payments.

Booking forms and payment forms can be found in the notes section of this website

Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL)

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

Our school has proudly been a PBL school for over 9 years.

Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be a Learner are our school wide expectations. A new committee has been formed with the aim of instilling these core expectations across our school and community in a consistent and collaborative manner.

At this week's Assembly we introduced the reasons why we need to follow the expectation: Be Safe: Wear your hat.

In class we have discussed the sun safety policy and have role-played following this rule. Students who do not have a hat are expected to stay and play in the shade.

You can help out home by:

Encouraging your child to check their bag and ensuring they have a hat

Wearing a hat when outdoors

Discussing how and why we need to be safe when outdoors during the day

Thank you for your support.

PBL Committee

Please join us...

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

Panania North students hope you will be able to join us for Open Day on Wednesday, 2 August 2017. There will be art displays, open classrooms and a Book Fair. You will also be able to pick up some goodies from the P&C Cake Stall! Activities commence at 11.40 am.

Parent Teacher Interview Bookings

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

School Interviews

Softball Reps

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Congratulations to Bronte and Grace, who competed in the NSW PSSA Softball Team in Melbourne. The girls returned with Silver Medals - what a wonderful effort!

60th Birthday Fete

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:14 AEDT

We hope to see many of Panania North's family and friends at our 60th Birthday Fete on Sunday 30 October in the school grounds! There will be so much happening on the day. We have a petting farm, market stalls, community stalls, food and drink vendors, performers, memorbilla on show, pavers for sale, and lots more.

Hope to see you there!

Book Week

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:15 AEDT

Children's Book Council of Australia celebrate Book Week every year in August. This year's theme is Australia: Story Country! Awards are given for Picture, Senior Fiction and Information books. Our students will be able to share in some of these books during their Library lessons. For further information, please visit the CBCA website Children's Book Council

Education Week

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:17 AEDT

Our Education Week Open Day will be held on Thursday 4 August, 2016. We have some exciting activities planned for the day and we hope that you are able to visit the school to celebrate the educational achievements of your child.

Outline of Activities;

9.00- 1.00pm - Normal classes operate

1.00pm - Picnic Lunch on the Green

1.30pm - Book Fair in the Library

1.45pm - Art Raffle in the Hall. Please buy a ticket to win some amazing artworks. Note that each class has a different coloured ticket. Each ticket has one chance to win!

2.10 - Classroom Showcases, where you can visit our classrooms to see what we are doing at school. TENs activities, Sizzling Starts, Student Centred Learning and a whole lot more!

NAIDOC

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. It aims to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians.

NAIDOC Week is held in the first full week of July. It is a time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions that Indigenous Australians make to our country and our society.

This year Panania North PS will be celebrating NAIDOC Week with classroom activities and a K-6 Assembly on Wednesday 29th June, 2016. We would be pleased if you could join us for this assembly at 12.25 p.m.

PSSA Boys and Girls Soccer Cancelled 3/6/16

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

Unfortunately PSSA Boys and Girls Soccer has been cancelled today 3 June due to buses not picking students up. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Grand Final Winners!

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:17 AEDT

Congratulations to our PSSA Junior Rugby League Team on their Grand Final win. Well done boys!

Mother's Day Stall

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:20 AEDT

Thank you to our P&C for once again donating their time to buy, sort and organise our Mother's Day Stall... all to ensure our students get to show their mum's how special they are. We appreciate your time and generosity

Wishing all our mums a wonderful day!

Term 1 Principal Badge Recipients

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Principal Badge Morning Tea at Java Lava.

Opportunity Class Placement for Year 5 2017

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

Opportunity classes cater for highly achieving academically gifted students who may otherwise be without classmates at their own academic and social level. These schools help gifted and talented students to learn by grouping them with other gifted and talented students, teaching them in specialised ways and providing educational materials at the appropriate level.

Applications for opportunity class placement are considered mainly on the basis of the Opportunity Class Placement Test results and school assessment scores. The Opportunity Class Placement Test will be held on Wednesday 27 July 2016.

If you would like to have your child considered for Year 5 opportunity class entry in 2017, you need to apply soon. You will need to apply on the internet using a valid email address (not the student's email address).

Detailed instructions on how to apply online will be available from 26 April 2016 in a printed application information booklet and at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ocplacement. The application website opens on 26 April 2016 and closes on 13 May 2016. No late applications will be accepted.

There are no paper application forms. If you do not have internet access, you could apply at a public library. If you have a disability that prevents you from using a computer, you can contact the Unit for assistance after 26 April 2016.

You must submit only ONE application for each student.

School Photos

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

School photos will be taken on Thursday 5 May, 2016. Don't forget to order and pay for you child's school photos by going to the dedicated Advanced Life site. The code for our school is B68 52G 8QY. Some important information to remember -

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 your school for distribution approximately six weeks after photos are taken
Past years' photographs including sports, co-curricular and representative groups available at school's advancedlife & your advancedyou photo sites (follow the link above)

*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.

If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlife experience please contact us at-

enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

ANZAC Day Service

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:14 AEDT

Panania North would like to invite family and friends to our ANZAC Day Service to be held on Thursday, 28 April 2016. The service will be held in the Assembly Hall, and will commence at 10.00 am. You are welcome to send flowers with students, so they may participate in the ceremony.

Harmony Day

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

Harmony Day will be held at Panania North Public School on Monday, 21 March at 2.00 pm commencing in the school hall followed by food tasting, library, classroom and playground visits.

Parents, carers and families are welcome to attend and join in the cultural activities. Parents are requested to contribute a small plate of food that represents their cultural background that will be included in the food tasting event. We hope you will be able to join us!

Clean Up Australia

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

Panania North PS are again taking part in National Clean Up Australia Day, which has been running for 25 years! We are having our clean up on Friday 26 February. Please remember to bring some gloves - rubber or gardening - to join in this activity. Thank you for your anticipated support for this this important community event!

Open Day

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

Panania North would like to thank all our families, friends and community for joining us during our Open Day. We hope you enjoyed visiting classrooms and appreciate your fantastic support of the Art Auction and Book Fair. Thanks must also go to our friends at LJ Hooker, Padstow, for assisting with the auction. All proceeds will go towards resources and education support for our students.

Athletics Carnival

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:15 AEDT

Our Athletics Carnival days have been postponed for Wednesday and Thursday, due to ground and weather issues. We will advise shortly of the new dates. Sorry for any inconvenience.

District Cross Country

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

So many wonderful performances were seen at the District Cross Country, held at Padstow North PS on Tuesday 26th May. All students put in 100% both on and off the course. It was great to see our students cheering on each other and those from other schools. They all showed great team spirit!

East Hills District Rugby League

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:17 AEDT

Well done to Bailey, Isaac and Jake on being selected to play in the East Hills District under 11s Rugby League team, and Dylan and Brodie who will be playing in the District Open team! A great effort by our Panania North boys!

ANZAC Service

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:14 AEDT

We would like to thank our school community, family, friends and invited guests for attending our ANZAC Service to commemorate 100 years since the landing of troops at Gallipoli. After the service, students planted rosemary and a lone pine tree in the garden behind our flagpole. The event demonstrates the wonderful community spirit here at Panania North!

Training cancelled

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Rugby League training has been cancelled for today, Thursday 26 March. Thank you.

Netball/Newcombe Ball

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

Due to the poor weather, Netball and Newcombe Ball training has been cancelled for this afternoon Tuesday 24 March. Thank you.

Thank you!!

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

World's Greatest Shave Thank you

Team Lowe Family would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone in our school community who sponsored us in an effort to reach our $1,000 team goal for the Leukaemia Foundation.

We are extremely pleased to report that we have SMASHED our original goal and our total funds raised to date is an AMAZING $3,119.65 and still growing. So thank you to everyone who got behind us and donated so generously.

World's Greatest Shave

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:24 AEDT

On Sunday 15^th March the Lowe Family are participating in the Leukaemia Foundations World's Greatest Shave. Ian, Lucas (year 6) and Dean (year 4) will be shaving their heads and Jo will be colouring hers.

To date thanks to our generous sponsors we have reached our original target goal of $1,000 so we are now hoping to raise even more to go to this great cause.

If you would like to help us raise even more money for the Leukaemia Foundation please go to the below link to sponsor us:

http://my.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/lowebros

Thank you all for support us and this great cause.

Library

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:19 AEDT

Our School Library is open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at lunchtimes for reading, borrowing, games and other activites. Mrs Robertson can help you find books, assist with research and help in searching for information on topics of interest and projects. We hope to run some fun competitions soon. Our students have just learnt about Chinese New Year. Our next major topic will be the ANZAC Centenary.

STAGE 1 EXCURSION 28/11/2014

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Dear Parents and Carers,

Just letting you know that there has been a delay with the buses for our Stage 1 Excursion to the Opera House and NSW Art Gallery. The expected time of arrival back to Panania North Public School is 3.30pm.

Kind regards

Panania North Public School

Change to T-Ball & Softball

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

Padstow Height PS have forfeited the social game to be played Friday 7 November. Our girls teams will now train at school instead of attending Kelso Park. Thank you.

'Wear Red and Educate'

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:24 AEDT

Don't forget to wear red on our Day for Daniel, a National Day of Action to raise awareness of child safety and protection. Students will take part in child safety activities with their class teacher.

'Move It' Filming

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:20 AEDT

On Thursday 21 August, 14 of our students bacame TV stars while filming 3 episodes of the children's game show 'Move It'. The children enjoyed the experience, and were cheered on by fellow students and parents at the Fox Studios venue.

Important Information re District Athletics

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

At this stage the East Hills District Athletics Carnival is going ahead as scheduled.

Based on the forecast and the condition of the track today, Tuesday 19 August, there is no reason to suggest that the carnival will not be able to proceed as planned.

As the weather can be unpredictable, if there is a change to this information, a decision will be made at 7.15am on Wednesday morning as we are unable to access the Crest until 7.00am.

Also, we do not know if there will be any disruptions to the program or scheduled events. We expect all competitors to attend, but they need to be aware that we may not be able to run particular field events. We will know more once we reassess the conditions in the morning, but there is some doubt over Discus and High Jump events. Please only use the published program as a guide and be aware that there may be changes to the order of events. If there are changes on the day, we will endeavour to send runners to team managers in the stands.

At Panania North, students need to be at school by 8.00am. There will be supervision in the grounds from 7.45am onwards.

Thank you for your understanding.

Book Fair Success

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:15 AEDT

Thank you to all our parents and friends that visited our Book Fair.

Your suppport contributed to a very successful Fair! There was a large variety of books and other items for sale.

Our students will benefit from your purchases, as we receive a commission from sales. This will be put back into purchasing further resources for our Library.

Some more images from our Book Fair...

National Reconciliation Week

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

What is National Reconciliation Week?

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey—the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision.

The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. The NRW website contains information, activities and how you can be involved in this important anniversary.

Walk Safely to School Day

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Walk Safely to School Day (WSTSD) is an annual, national event when all Primary School children will be encouraged to walk and commute safely to school. It is a Community Event seeking to promote Road Safety, Health, Public Transport and the Environment. Their website contains activities, a competition and information to download a free App to evaluate your walk to and from school!

National Simultaneous Storytime

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

National Simultaneous Storytime is an important annual campaign that aims to encourage more young Australians to read and enjoy books. Now in its 14th successful year it is a colourful, vibrant, fun event that aims to promote the value of reading and literacy using an Australian children's book that explores age appropriate themes, and addresses key learning areas of the National Curriculum for Grades F to 6 and the pre-school Early Learning Years Framework.

Panania North has registered for the event, and all classes will be taking part. For further information about this National event, please visit http://www.alia.org.au/nss where you will find a reading of Too Many Elephants In This House. You can share this presentation with younger children not attending school.

PSSA Sport

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

PSSA Sport has been cancelled today, Friday 28 March, due to wet weather and ground closure.

Harmony Day

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

The message of this year's Harmony Day was 'Together We Can'. It is a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home - from the traditional owners of this land to those who have come from many countries around the world. Panania North students took part in activities to celebrate our diverse culture.

For more photos, please view our Term 1 gallery.

Earn & Learn update....

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:17 AEDT

Our school has just received our 2013 order from the Earn & Learn program.

Thanks again to Woolworths and Modern Teaching Aids for running this community program. A big thank you must also go to our families, and friends of our school, without whose contribution, we would be unable to redeem hundreds of dollars worth of resources which will be used by our students.

2R and 2C students have played with some of the new equipment, including a parachute, sack race bags and giant dominoes. We are still to unpack further equipment including a water play table, portable sandpits and student whiteboards. Hopefully Woolworths will run the program again in 2014, enabling us to further build up our student equipment.

Active After School Communities Program

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:14 AEDT

Panania North Public School has received funding to run an Active After School Communities Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The program aims to engage children in sport and other structured physical activities and through a positive and fun experience, develop a love of sport that inspires them to join a local sporting club. Miss Gilmore, Ms Liles and Mrs Chamberlain are looking forward to coaching the children in Soccer in Term 1.

Special mention to BANANA GEORGE fruit shop in Revesby, for donating afternoon tea for the children for the duration of term 1.

BananaGeorge

39 Selems Parade,

Revesby 2212

(02) 9774 4413

Cancellation of all sport and outdoor physical activities

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

NSW Health has issued an alert recommending that people not engage in physical activity outside given the current air quality due to bushfires, particularly between Wollongong and Newcastle. For the remainder of the week, it is recommended that students not participate in outdoor school sports as this poses a potential health risk to students, particularly those with asthma or heart conditions.

For the remainder of the week we will cancel PSSA training, outdoor PE activities and all sport on Friday. I fully understand that we may have a few disappointed children, staff and parents however the health and well-being of our students is of prime importance.

Stage 3 Camp Update

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

Our campers are on the road now (1.45 pm) and are still expected back at 4.30pm. Will update you if there are any delays due to traffic.

Kind Regards

Samantha Loveridge

Lend Lease Community Day

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

Helping our School......

On behalf of the staff, parents and students, we would like to say a huge thank you to Lend Lease, Abi Group for financing and providing a workforce during the school holidays, to assist in the improvement of our school grounds.

A wonderful team of people from Lend Lease, who are managing the M5 Widening Project, chose our school for their Community Day. They arrived with trucks, bobcats, gravel, mulch and painting equipment. Only stopping for a quick lunch, they worked incredibly hard to paint the senior toilets, line mark new handball, basketball and netball courts across our school. They built a path through our nature area and spread 2 huge 20 tonne truck loads of mulch throughout the gardens.

It was an amazing day, the team were awesome, finishing at 5.30 p.m. Our school grounds are looking great!

Soccer Champs....

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

The Senior Boys Soccer team played the Grand Final last Friday at Playford Park against their arch rivals Panania Public School. After scoring in the first half, the whole team put in one of the best defensive efforts to hold Panania out and ended up winning the final 1-0. Full credit goes to the whole squad who were undefeated throughout the whole season. The team has shown that hard work definitely pays off and I am extremely proud of the sportsmanship and teamwork the boys have exemplified throughout the season. Thank you to all the parents and school community who came down on the day and through the season to support and cheer the boys on.

Next Week is Book Week....

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

Tuesday, 20 August will be a Book Week Mufti Day. Come dressed as your favourite book character, and get ready to take part in some fun activities!

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2014

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

Looking for a great school for your child?

Panania North Public School provides a quality education for your child in a caring environment. Our dedicated teachers deliver stimulating programs for your child with a strong academicfocus while also allowing for the development of cultural and sporting pursuits.

Placements for Kindergarten 2014 are filling quickly. If your child turns 5 on or before 31st July, 2014 you are eligible to apply for enrolment.

An application to enrol your child can be obtained from the school office. At the time of enrolment, please bring along the following documentation which must be sighted to finalise your child's application.

- Child's Birth Certificate

- Child's current Immunisation Record

- Proof of Residency (e.g. Rate Notice)

We hope to have all forms by Friday, 9 August, 2013 so that we can finalise student numbers for next year and organise our Kindergarten Orientation program. Many thanks to the parents who have already completed a form.

An information package regarding the details of our Kindergarten Orientation program will be forwarded to families as soon as the preparations are finalised. For further enquiries please contact our office staff on 9773 8394.

We look forward to welcoming you and your child to our friendly school community.

Kindergarten Orientation Co-ordinators

School Uniform

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:23 AEDT

The standard of school uniform at Panania North Public School has always been very high because parents have supported the school uniform policy.

The wearing of school uniform has several advantages for both students and parents:

¿ School uniform contributes to a child's feelingof belonging to our school community. The need to feel a sense of belonging to a group or community is a very basic human need. It is therefore important to encourage this sense of belonging as it assists in keeping the overall tone or feeling of the school positive and caring. We all belong to this community and we all care about it.

¿ For children who walk to and from school, the wearing of a uniform offers them a degree of safety as they are recognisable to parents and community members in the local area.

¿ School uniform is a social equaliser. Children who are unable to wear the most popular brand names and symbols do not feel left ‘out of it'.

¿ School uniforms provide good quality clothing at a reasonable cost – considering how many days they are actually worn.

I would like to thank the parents who support this important policy by ensuring that their child wears the school uniform each day including the school hat.

Earn and Learn

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

We have submitted 605 completed sticker cards for validation. That is a total of 36300 points! Hopefully we will be able to order over $2000 worth of resources and equipment for the use of students and staff. What a wonderful effort by our school community. Thank you for your participation in this promotion.

Presentation Day 2012

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

A successful Presentation Day was held in our school hall on Tuesday, 11 December, with many parents in attendance. Awards were presented to students for academic and sporting achievements together with the induction of our School Captains for 2013. Our School Choir and Junior Dance Group entertained the audience with great performances.

Director's Choice Visual Arts Awards

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:16 AEDT

On Thursday 8 November, Sarah L, Muhammad A and Jeremiah D were presented with their certificates and cheques by the Regional Director, Murat Dizdar, for their outstanding achievements in the South-Western Sydney Visual Arts Competition. The exhibition was held at the Homebush State Sports Centre. Our students stood proudly beside their artwork and explained how they created them. As winner of the Open Category, Sarah's artwork will now be displayed in the Regional Director's office for the next year. Huge congratulations to these students who represented our school proudly on the night.

Kindergarten Aquarium visit

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:18 AEDT

Darling Harbour Aquarium

On Monday 15 October, the Kindergarten classes enjoyed a lovely excursion to Sydney Sea Life Aquarium at Darling Harbour. The children learnt about the amazing variety of animals that live in seas, oceans and rivers. We also enjoyed eating our lunch and walking around Darling Harbour, before heading back to school.

NAPLAN Results 2012

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:21 AEDT

NAPLAN results for Year 3 and Year 5 students were posted home to parents on Monday, 17th September. Please contact the school if you do not receive your child's results before the end of term.

Premier's visit to Panania North

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 21:55:22 AEDT

NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell made a brief visit to our school on Wednesday 22 August to promote the installation of flashing light school zones on Bransgrove Road. There was a high media presence as Mrs Loveridge spoke to the Premier regarding how pleased the community will be to see the installation of the warning lights, increasing our students safety.