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Principal Report Upcoming Stop Work - Tuesday 24th March, Attendance Coding - 'Sorry Business', Clear Expectations and Processes for Managing Behaviour, NLPS 2026 School Council Update, Early Finish - End of Term 1 / School Holiday Care
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 From the Assistant Principal What? Not my child.
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 School Council Introducing our 2026 School Council Members, Brett Fairbank - President, Anton Freischmidt - Vice President  , Liam Gaunt - Secretary, Leah Campbell - Treasurer, Ben Houkamau - Facilities Sub Committee, Sarah Keenan - Facilities Sub Committee, Joseph Cavallaro - Policy Sub Committee, Steve Fuller - Finance Sub Committee , Heidi James - DET Representative, Mat Williamson - Assistant Principal DET Member, Carly Bannon - Principal DET Member
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Whole School News Celebrating Harmony Week Friday 20th March, Icy Pole Days - Term 1, Foundation 2027 School Tours, NLPS Colour Fun Run - Coming in Term 4!, Lunchtime Clubs Term 1
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Year Level News Upcoming Excursions and Incursions, Foundation News, Year 1 News, Year 3 News, Year 4 News, Year 6 News, PE/Sports News, Music News
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Health & Wellbeing @ NLPS Celebrating Harmony Week: ‘Culture Connects Us All’, Digital Wellbeing , Support Services for Families
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Parents' Club Parents’ Club 2026 Meeting Schedule, AGM for 2026 Office Bearers - Next Week! , A Message from the Office Bearers , NLPS Colour Fun Run – What Families Need to Know, Parents' Club Events List 2026, Term 2 Events, Term 3 Events, Fresh Fruit Program Term 2, How to become a Parents’ Club Member, Parents’ Club on WhatsApp, 2026 Volunteering Requirements for Student Safety, You can contact Parents' Club at any time via our email 
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School Dates & Events  Important School Dates & Events , Foundation 2027 School Tours, Term 1 Assembly Schedule, 2026 Term Dates, 2026 Curriculum Days, 2026 School Council Meetings
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Parent Information  & Resources Notifying Student Absences , Parent Contact Details, Have your family circumstances changed?, School Communication Channels, School Office, Contacting Teachers, Medication at School Form, Uniform Supplier , Lunch Orders , TeamKids - our new OSHC Provider
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Community Corner Check out 'What's On' this month for lots of free family friendly activities in our local community., Support Services Links 
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Whole School News

Celebrating Harmony Week Friday 20th March

To celebrate, students are invited to wear ‘a touch of orange’ on Friday 20th March. 

 

This could be:

  • A ribbon in their hair
  • Orange socks
  • An orange bracelet
  • An orange ribbon pinned to their school top

 

Please note: the intention is to complement the school uniform with just ‘a touch of orange.’

Icy Pole Days - Term 1

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Students are able to purchase an icy pole for $1 at the start of lunchtime in Term 1. These days are on the following Fridays:

 

Term 1 Dates

  • Friday 27th March

 

If any parents/carers would like to volunteer to help on these days, please sign up via the QR code on the poster or via the link - HERE

 

 

Foundation 2027 School Tours

  • Wednesday 22nd April 2026 –  9:30am 
  • Thursday 30th April 2026 4:45pm (School Tour)
  • Thursday 30th April 2026 5:15pm – 6:30pm (Information Session)
  • Friday 8th May 2026 – 9:30am 
  • Tuesday 19th May 2026 – 2:30pm 
  • Thursday 4th Jun 2026 – 9:30am 

 

On Thursday 30th April, prospective parents for the 2027 Foundation intake are invited to attend a Parent Information Session and have the opportunity to meet Principal staff and gain an overview of our curriculum.

 

This session will be held in person in the school’s Multi Purpose Room (MPR) for all families that have booked prior to the event.

Please register for all tours and information session – HERE

 

NLPS Colour Fun Run - Coming in Term 4!

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We’re excited to launch our Colour Fun Run, a whole-school fundraising event that brings students, families, and staff together for fun, colour, and community spirit!

 

What’s the goal?

We’re raising funds to support important school projects that benefit all students. Our major focus is transforming the school’s Quiet Yard into a vibrant, engaging space, where students can truly thrive.

 

More information can be found on the Parents' Club page of this newsletter!

 

Lunchtime Clubs Term 1

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