NICS News Week 5, Term 2
20 May 2022
From the Principal’s Desk
Earlier this week, I was informed of the passing of Wayne Mendham. I understand Wayne was a highly-respected and much-loved secondary Mathematics teacher and Deputy Principal at our school for a number of years. On behalf of the Norfolk Island Central School community, our thoughts are with the Mendham family.
School has returned to business as usual this week, with regular timetabled lessons for all year groups. Students are expected to attend regular lessons, and only those isolating or unwell will be completing the learning@home resources. I encourage students to wear masks while at school, and follow social distancing and hygiene practices. The school will continue to provide masks, sanitiser and will maintain the additional COVID-cleaning which occurs throughout the day.
I would like to welcome a new staff member to the NICS team, Liz Johnson. Liz joins us from the Sunshine Coast and will be working across P-12 classes.
Congratulations to Ellie Dixon who has been offered a place in the Gold Coast GAPS Camp for Lawn Bowls, an initiative of the Commonwealth Games Association for emerging athletes.
Best of luck to our golfers, Leeloo Evans, Zane Magri and Jade Umlauft, who have left this week to represent NICS at the QLD State Championships next week in in Townsville. Play well and enjoy the experience!
Russell Moore
Acting Principal
Parent/Teach Interviews Prep to Year 12
Parent/Teacher interviews commence from Monday 23 May. To make a booking go to https://eq.sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=70937 and follow the prompts.
The site will go live for bookings from 3.30pm, Monday, 16 May. Parents can select either a face-to-face interview or a telephone interview. If you are attending a face-to-face interview, we encourage you to wear a mask. Teachers will phone parents who have selected a telephone interview.
Interview locations:
Prep to year 6 in student’s class room.
Years 7 to 12 in Rooms 20 and 21 of Admin building. These rooms can be accessed via the Admin building veranda.
QLD State Time Trials and Cross Country
Permission notes have been sent home for the annual NICS Cross Country Carnival which will be held on Wednesday, May 25. This year, students aged 10 and older will also have the opportunity to participate in a time trial for the QLD state cross country championships. Time trials will occur during sport time next week in the Emily Bay area. The distances are as below.
GIRLS |
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BOYS |
10yrs |
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10yrs |
11,12,13yrs |
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11,12,13 yrs. |
14,15,16,17yrs |
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14,15yrs |
18,19yrs |
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16,17yrs |
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18,19yrs |
Study Centre
Study Centre is open to students from Years 6 -12 on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 3-4pm in the library. It is a free, teacher-facilitated service that can assist students to complete homework, classwork and assignments.
School class photos
Class photos will resume on Monday, 23 May from 9am starting with Prep.
SHAW UP program
The SHAW UP program, graduation and visit from Peter Slattery has been postponed until later this year. Further details around dates to be confirmed.
Things coming up Term 2, Week 6:
- Cross Country Carnival – Wednesday, 25 May