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Term 1 Curriculum Day - Wed 6th March

2024 Student Resources/Book Pack Orders and Parent Payments

We wish to thank all families that purchased their student book packs via the COS online Parent Portal late last year or over the school holiday break. We took delivery of the student orders before the commencement of term and all packs have been sorted and given to classroom teachers, ready for use.

For families who did not make a 2024 Parent Payment contribution via the COS Parent Portal, payments can be made directly to the school via the office (EFT or Cash) or through your individual family BPay reference.

As per our Parent Payment arrangements, we are happy to arrange flexible/mulitple payment options for this contribution - please see the office for further assistance.

2024 BYOD iPAD Program

In preparation for 2024, our BYOD iPad Portal via JB HiFi is now open for families. As most of you know, our BYOD iPad Program runs in years 3-6 with approximately 90% of students in these year levels having access to their own iPad device to support and enhance their learning. If you require any assistance please contact the office.

JbHi Fi Order Link - https://www.jbeducation.com.au/byod/

School Code (for parents): NPS2024

2024 Student Multiple Permissions Form

Each year we ask all NPS families to complete a multiple permission form via Compass. This informs us if parents and caregivers give consent for specific annual permissions such as head lice checks, local excursions, photography, and the use of students' images in school social media. Please access and complete these as soon as you are able to.

Canteen Service - NEW ORDER PLATFORM

School Canteen Lunch Day: WEDNESDAY

In 2024 the Fresh Lunch Fairy has changed to a new online lunch ordering system called Flexischools. Australia's #1 school ordering solution, Flexischools, operates in more than 1650 schools across Australia and enables cashless ordering and payments for schools.

How to set up your Flexischools account

Simply download the Flexischools App from the Apple or Google stores and follow the prompts to create an account.

You can also sign up through the Flexischools website flexischools.com.au

If you already have a Flexischools account you can simply add a new student to your existing account.

DET Mobile Phone Ban

A reminder that the Department of Education has in place a mobile phone ban that requires students who bring mobile phones to school to have them switched off and securely put away during school hours.

The department is requiring all schools to ensure this ban is in place and enforced from the start of the 2024 school year. The ban applies equally to all government schools right across the state.

This helps ensure that school is a learning environment free from unnecessary distractions and disruptions. By ensuring mobile phones are kept away at recess and lunch times, students can interact with each other face-to-face, without the distractions and social pressures that mobile phones can cause.

We ask for the support of all our families, staff, and students in continuing to support the implementation of this policy in our school.

Further information

Exceptions: For a small number of students with particular health needs, an exception to the policy may be granted. Please contact Mr. Barclay if you would like to discuss this.

Emergencies: In the event of an emergency or if you need to immediately contact your child, I ask that families contact the school office who will pass on a message as required.

School mobile phone policy: A copy of our school’s local mobile phone policy, which implements the government’s mobile policy in line with our local context, is available on our website.

Parent support: The Mobile Phones in Schools webpage provides links to resources for families to help them balance their children’s time using mobile phones.

If you have further questions, please contact the administration office.

Newtown PS is Social!

Are you connected with our social media accounts?

Did you know that we are on Instagram and Facebook? We love sharing our achievements and happenings with our school community, and one of the ways in which we do that is via our social media. We have recently re-activated our Facebook page and continue to post on Instagram. Follow us via the links below.

School Council News

Next School Council Meeting: Tuesday 20th February 2024.