Dear parents/carers/guardians

I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable holiday break. As we embark on a new term, I am excited to welcome everyone back to school. We have many exciting activities and learning opportunities planned for the upcoming weeks and I look forward to seeing the enthusiasm and dedication of our students.

I am particularly looking forward to my role as Acting Principal this term. Building strong connections with parents and the community is a priority for me and I am eager to collaborate with you to support our students’ growth and success.  Check out the invitation to come and have a ‘cuppa’ with me on Wednesday after assembly (31 July) in the staffroom.

Staff Professional Development Day

On Monday 15 July Zuccoli Primary School Staff had the pleasure of working with Kelly Oldfield, a Behaviour Specialist based in Western Australia.

The PD was a valuable opportunity for staff to confirm and be challenged by strategies focussing on positive reinforcement, consistent expectations and resilience-building. 

5/6 Camp

Our 5/6 classes will be off on their exciting camp adventure. I want to wish all of you a fantastic and memorable time away. This camp is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn, grow and create lasting memories.

A huge thank you to all the staff members for their dedication and willingness to go above and beyond to make this experience possible. Your hard work and commitment are truly appreciated.

And to our amazing staff, brace yourselves for a few sleepless nights – we all know how lively our students can be! Not sure Uber deliver coffee out that way.

Have a great time and I can’t wait to hear all about your adventures when you return.

Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards

Zuccoli Primary School would like to congratulate Ms Danielle Gaylard and Ms Kiera Ryan for being nomindated for the individual Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Awards.

We are so excited that both Danielle’s and Kiera’s efforts are being acknowledged formally through the national awards programme.

The nominations highlight significant contribution to:

• Student Learning and Wellbeing
• Collaboration with Colleagues
• Improving Professional Practice

Three nominations were received from the Northern Territory.  How lucky is Zuccoli Primary School to have 2 out of the 3 NT nominations? 

Thank you to the staff members that took the time and effort to acknowledge the valuable role of Teacher Aides.

Keep an eye out for the next announcement on 15 August where the finalists and highly commended nominees will be published.

2024 Individual Nominees - Australian Teacher Aide

Congratulations to Danielle and Kiera!!

Let’s work together to make this term a successful and rewarding experience for everyone. Your continued support and involvement in our school community are greatly appreciated.

Welcome back and let’s make this a fantastic term!

Elizabeth

Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.

By Robert John Meehan

Congratulations to the following award receipients:

Assembly hosted by: Olivia Fletcher and Lucas Cosep

Having just returned from the mid-year school holiday break and with students itching to learn, 1/2 Martin were keen and eager to just jump right in with our Mathematics lessons this term… so we did!

Jaeger, Ebony, Lance, Isla, Ditya, Kinsley and Brooke looked at different three-dimensional objects in the classroom and had a go at building some that were known to them by using various materials.

Marcel faced off against Archyer in a giant noughts and crosses game and Darcy worked hard to create a scene that was familiar to him using three-dimensional coloured blocks.

We certainly are creative learners in 1/2 Martin!

1/2 Thompson class celebrated NAIDOC Week in Week 1.

The 2024 theme is Keep the fire burning! Blak, loud and proud. 

Students learnt about the poster titled ‘Urapun Muy’, from the Kalaw Kawaw Ya dialect of the Top Western Islands of the Torres Strait, means ‘One Fire’.

The title of this work pays homage to Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal people everywhere, as we all have that one fire: our passion for our culture.

Students used the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island flag, to draw their own fire using chalk and pastels.

In the kitchen this week, Transition classes have been focusing on safety in the kitchen environment and learning about the space around them. Year 1/2  students have been learning about where their food comes from and how it may grow or be harvested. Students in Years 3-6 have been learning about preserving and preserving methods. This has included harvesting over 15 kilos of cucumbers from our school garden. Cucumbers were dried, ground and also made into bread and butter pickles.

Students also chopped vegetables to use on a platter. Using dehydrated ingredients including onion powder, dried dill crushed, cucumber powder, lemon powder and Greek yoghurt, students made a Dehydrated Tzatziki Dip.

Attention: If required, could parents/guardians please contact the school to update any dietary needs or requirements. We are happy to accommodate for this, in order for your child to take part in our kitchen lessons. This assists in running the program smoothly. 

Thanking you, 

The Kitchen and Garden Team

Congratulations to Sharnae McCoy for being selected as a CSIRO Young Future Shaper.

Sharnae was 1 of 25 students chosen from across Australia to be part of this innovative program. Throughout 2024, she will work with like-minded students and CSIRO scientists to build her confidence, capability and connection with STEM. Sharnae will have the opportunity to attend a STEM camp, design a group adventure or create her own resource pack. It sounds like a lot of fun! Well done Sharnae.

Future Shapers roll of honour - CSIRO

Welcome to Term 3. We hope you all enjoyed some quality time together during the mid-year break.

This term is set to be another busy one. Students in Groups 1 & 3 attended their first whole-school assembly on Wednesday, Week 1 and will continue to participate every fortnight. We were so proud of their efforts to transition to the hall, listen attentively and learn a little bit more about what happens at Primary school.

In Week 4, Preschool will host our Art Spectacular fundraising event. Students have been working hard to create individual artwork. We can’t wait to show our work to you.

Please remember:

All groups visit the library to return and borrow books. Please send a cloth bag labelled with your child’s name to protect the books they borrow. Hats are important for students to be sun safe. Please check your child has a hat labelled with their name in their bag as some appear to be missing.

The weather has been much cooler in the mornings. If your child brings a jumper to school, remember to label it so we can return it to you.

Thank you,

The Preschool Team

Tickets are now available for purchase to the show.  Our performance night is Thursday 5^th September 2024.  Our dedicated Year 5 and 6 Choir students have been working hard learning the 11 songs ready for the show. Tickets are limited so please book as soon as possible directly through the website.  All audience members will need to purchase a ticket to see the show.

https://tickets.yourcentre.com.au/Shows/The-2024-Beat-Festival-Home

What is your favourite Sporting Team?

I don’t follow any sports, but I do have my own buggy which I like to go out in on weekends around all the bush tracks in Girraween (although I have no sense of direction & still can’t find my way back home without having someone with me)

What is a place that you have visited that you would like to revisit and why?

Walsh Point In the Kimberly. My husband proposed to me there over 20 years ago. We were totally isolated & couldn’t tell anyone until we reached Kalumburu & found a phone box to be able to ring friends & family. I love the remoteness, the peace & tranquillity.

What is one thing you still have from when you were a child?

Childhood photos

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why?

My family. They are my everything.

If you were to give one book to all your friends, what would it be and why?

“Dinner” Nagi Maehashi is the founder of the website Recipetineats. She released her 1^st recipe book (Dinner) in 2023.She has sparked a renewed interest in cooking for me. My family & I are enjoying trying different foods that I would not have attempted before. Her recipes are easy to follow & don’t require any exceptional culinary skills. Her book has QR codes that you can scan to watch her videos if you struggle to follow recipes.

What is your favourite Sporting Team?

Indian cricket team

What is a place that you have visited that you would like to revisit and why?

I want to visit Singapore again as I haven’t seen so many places there yet – it is so beautiful.

What is one thing you still have from when you were a child?

My doll.

If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why?

My family as they are back in India and I miss our family get together.

If you were to give one book to all your friends, what would it be and why?

Seven habits of highly effective people because motivational books are really plays an important role in our lives.

Vacation Care and Parent Feedback

The June/July Vacation Care program was a success and some of our children are already asking about the activities being held for our next Vacation Care. Many of our activities were photographed and posted to our Zuccoli Primary School OSHC page, feel free to join and have a look. Thank you to families who have provided feedback, we appreciate your time, support and value your opinion. If you would like to provide feedback please email: zuccoliprimary.oshc@education.nt.gov.au

OSHC Waitlist

This term we will be contacting famlies at the top of our waitlist to open a few more spaces. We appreciate your support and understanding whilst trying accomodate families on our waitlist.

We are participating in Jeans for Genes Day next Friday. Staff and students are encouraged to wear demin or the colour blue and a gold coin donation is welcome.

Please head over to our official Zuccoli Raisers to donate online. We appreciate your support.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you and your school community to join us in celebrating Principals' Day on Friday 2 August.

The annual day provides a chance to recognise the tireless efforts of our school leaders to make Northern Territory schools vibrant and engaging places of learning. 

NTPA supports members in their challenging and dynamic roles as school leaders. 

A few suggestions on how you may choose to mark Principals’ Day include:

• Providing a thank you morning tea, lunch, or afternoon tea
• Presenting your Principal and Assistant Principal with a token of appreciation, such as a handwritten card or flowers
• Holding a special assembly
• Writing a letter of acknowledgment in the school newsletter