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Gold Cost Titans Visit Northgate
On Monday the 16th November 2009, three of the Gold Coast Titans under 20s players came to visit Year 2/3. They talked about the environment and saving water. They showed a video of two A grade players (Luke Bailey and William Zillman) talking about how to save the environment. They asked questions about the story and gave away prizes if you got the answer right. One of the players in the under 20s, Kurt Foggo, had massive muscles and read out a story to us and asked questions and gave away prizes at the end! The Team Manager Emma Ballantine was very nice and gave away a team poster and the players signed it. They also signed several rugby league balls for us to have at school.
It was a lot of fun and the year 2/3s had a ball. We hope to see them again in future. Go the Titans!
Enrol for 2010
Enrolments are currently being taken for 2010 (particularly for Prep 2010).
A special open day is also being conducted for prospective 2010 enrolments on Friday 30 October commencing at 9am. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to:
* see our Friday parade.
* participate in a guided tour of the school facilities.
* speak directly to the 2009 Prep Teachers.
Late in term 4 2009, 2010 prep students and their parents will meet with the prep teachers to finalise the enrolment process.
N50 Festival
On Friday 11 September Northgate State School came alive to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the schools opening and Queensland’s 150 Birthday. With rides, stalls, a huge line-up of entertainment culminating in an impressive fireworks display, it was an absolutely fabulous evening.
Many people have commented on the success of N50. We have also had congratulatory emails and cards sent to the office. The Friday Night festival had a wonderful community spirit, an air of excitement and certainly heaps of celebration.
Many people worked for many months to make the event come together. I would like to congratulate and thank:
Festival Committee - Nicole Kennedy (P&C President), Phil Bell (P&C Vice President), Gavin Nel (P&C Secretary), Marion Kennedy (Tuckshop Convenor), Donna Christopher, Cathy Le Bherz, Michelle Paterson.
The helpers at the food stalls – Paul Christopher, Lisa McBurnie, John Goodall, Jim Maris.
Sponsors – Coates Hire, Bluescope Steel, Jabiru, Maxworthy Fabrications, Mortgage Choice, SSA – Suspension Supplies Australia, Australia Zoo, Brumby’s – Nundah, Tufnell Rd Pharmacy Banyo, Brisbane Plants, Rhino Cafe, All Urban Assault, Stylers Body Works, Suncorp, Qld Family History Society, Jo Pratt (JSAJ Management) & John the sound technician.
Entertainment: Northgate State School Band and Mr Dovey, Jazz Cats Choir and Mrs Crook, Phil and Andy from The Molly Dookers, Mark Lowndes, Jill’s Jive, The Party Brothers (Mick Melit and Matthew Dunn), Zenith, UP2U, V-Tribe, Spacifix
All staff at Northgate and Oldie (AKA Louis Old – Northgate’s Adopt A Cop)
If I have omitted any names please forgive me, our sincere thanks are conveyed also.
N50 Dinner
On Saturday evening 12 September the quadrangle was transformed to stage a celebration dinner for 95 guests.
Mr Frank Melit, a teacher at Northgate State School in 1959, fondly stole the limelight as many 59ers eagerly reunited with their former teacher.
It was a wonderful opportunity to reunite with old friends and celebrate together the school’s 50th birthday.
Annual School Report
As Principal of Northgate State School I have the best job in the world. I work with the most amazing staff, wonderful supportive parents and students that work hard to achieve their goals and live life to the full. I am proud to report on the school’s 2008 achievements.
This report provides a snapshot of the past 12 months as we progress the agenda detailed in the Northgate State School Strategic Plan 2008-2010.
To truly experience the atmosphere of a great learning environment in a student centred world you’ll just have to come and visit. We welcome prospective parents, students, friends and community members to see the wonders of state schooling in action.
I still boast loudly and proudly that Northgate State School is the best school in Brisbane for three sole reasons:
Wonderful Staff
Fantastic Parents
Amazing Students
50th Birthday Celebrations
We are 50 Years young in 2009! Some big and very special events are currently being planned.
N50 Festival – Friday 11 September 4pm – 9pm – Rides, Food, Stalls, Entertainment and FIREWORKS all happening at our Amelia Street Campus. A special offer is current being offered to our Northgate Parents – Unlimited Ride Armbands are on sale till Friday 26 June from our office for $20 each.
N50 Dinner – A semi formal dinner is also occurring at Northgate State School – Amelia Street Nundah on Saturday 12 September from 6:30pm. Limited tickets are available for the dinner through our school office at $50 each.
Click here to download the N50 Dinner Invitation.
We are looking forward to an exciting weekend of celebrations and reminiscing – Hope you see you there!
Arts Council Visit for Prep to Year 3 Students
The very famous David Hamilton Puppets joined our school for a special arts council for our Prep to Year 3 Students. The students were thoroughly entertained by this highly acclaimed and award winning puppeteer.
Our P&C Association finances the Arts Council visits ensuring that all our students get the opportunity to experience these live performers in action. Thank you to our hard working P&C.
Under 8's Day
It was a great day to be under 8 when Northgate State School celebrated under 8’s day on Friday 29 May. It was great to see many parents, and grandparents come along to celebrate the morning with us. Students rotated through many activities including face painting, water and sand play, musical instruments, painting, Lego and the jumping castle to name a few.
Congratulations to all involved and a big thankyou to our teachers and teacher aides for their work to make the day possible.
Chaplaincy Week
Northgate State School is lucky to have Bek as our chaplain 2 days per week. On Friday 29 May we also celebrated Chaplaincy Week and recognised the wonderful work our chaplain does for our school community.
Miss Bek Ang works at Northgate State School on Tuesday’s and Friday’s and is available to students, staff and parents. She is a valuable member of our staff and we thank her dearly for the work she does for our school community.
As part of the Chaplaincy week celebrations Bek organised a giant game of twister on our tennis courts and staff enjoyed a beautiful morning tea with Bek.
Building the Education Revolution
Northgate State School has been successful in making round one for both the National Schools Pride and the P21 components of the Federal Governments Building the Education Revolution Initiative. We have had initial meetings with the project managers and in the coming weeks I am confident we will see construction starting.
Timelines are very tight and it appears at this stage Northgate State School will have the following projects breaking ground by the end of next term:
* New Prep Playground
* Tennis Court Resurface
* Wireless internet throughout the school
* New Library Building on the Northern Oval
* New Hall on the Eastern Oval
As soon as we have final plans for these constructions works they will be published in the office foyer. Very exciting times ahead for our school.
It was wonderful to see our Federal Member, the Honourable Wayne Swan MP last Friday. Mr Swan wanted to see first hand our school and be briefed on the progress made with the BER project.
Year 567 Camp at Maroon Dam
We farewelled our Yr 567 students and staff on Monday morning 18 May as they headed for Maroon Outdoor Education Centre. The Year 5’s stayed from 18-20May whilst the Year 6&7 students completed a full week at the centre.
The students enjoyed camping out, rock climbing, high ropes, canoeing and swimming to mention a few activities undertaken during the week.
Camp was an exciting opportunity for both students and staff and we would like to acknowledge our 567 staff for their efforts in ensuring the camp was well organised and managed. It certainly is a 24 hour day job when you take 90 students away on camp but well worth it!
Cross Country 09
Fine weather and enthusiasm was the call for our 2009 Cross Country Event held on Friday 8 May. Congratulations to all students, it was great to see such perseverance and determination as many students ran or jogged to complete the course. Thanks to the many parents who attending the morning to support and cheer on the students. Thanks also to our P&C for organising the water and oranges for the students.
The final house points were:
Waratah 445
Banksia 480
Wattle 540
Wattle house took out the Gavin Jackson Inter-house Cross Country Trophy for 2009. Thanks Mr Jackson for attending and presenting the trophy. It was great to see you.
Prep Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
On Friday 8 May our Prep Students conducted a special afternoon tea to say thanks to their mums for the support and wonderful work they do. Mums are particularly special people and our Prep Students wanted to acknowledge them.
Many Prep Mothers took time out form their busy schedules to enjoy a little bit of papering by their kids for a change. Happy Mother’s Day to all our mums!
Anzac Day 09
Northgate State School commemorated Anzac Day with a special service in the tear drop turnaround at 2:30pm on Friday 24 April led by our school captains. Thank you to Gabe and Catalina for doing such a good job and thank you to Mr Liddle from the Nundah/Northgate RSL for attending and participating in our service. Each Class made some beautiful wreaths which were laid under our flag pole in a very fitting ceremony.
We were very proud to attend the community service at Memorial Park on Saturday April 25and would like to acknowledge the many students (over 35 of them) and parents who attended. Thank you for your support both for remembering such an important day in Australians History and in representing our school.
It was very moving when all our student representatives got up to lay their wreaths. They did a wonderful job. Well done to all the students who attended and thankyou.
Channel 7 Helicopter Visit
On Wednesday 22 April the Channel 7 Helicopter as well as popular weather presenter John Schluter visited our school. The students stood on our oval in the shape of a large 50 which appeared on the news that evening. Mr Schluter spoke with our Year 5,6&7 students before taking a tour of the school.
Mr Schluter was most impressed with the effort Northgate State School puts into saving our planet. He was most interested in our use of the water from our water tanks, the solar energy system and the web site that tracks our school’s energy production and consumption.
Whilst Mr Schluter enjoyed the company of our senior students, our juniors were inspecting the helicopter. Our Prep/One class were so excited that they immediately returned to class with the aim of building their very own helicopter in their classroom. It looked fantastic!
Northgate is a Sunskool School
Northgate State School has partnered with Storm Sustainability to become a sunskool. Storm Sustainability provide a website that publishes our solar energy production with up to the minute data. Check out www.sunskool.com.au to see all the statistics.
Year 2/3 Visit to Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre
Student Council Term Event:
On Thursday April 9 our Year 3/4 and 567W Classes managed our student council term event. Students assembled in their class groups and participated in 3 rotational activities over a 30 minute period. The activities included an Easter Egg & Spoon Race, Bunny Hop Relay, Rob the Easter Egg Nests and Easter Biscuit Making.
Thank you to our Year 3/4 and 567W class for organising the term event for all our students.
Term One Disco
On Wednesday April 8 the P&C conducted a disco for the students. We welcomed back DJ Kate who ran another fine and fun filled evening. Students enjoyed dancing the night away to time warp, YMCA, Macareena and limbo to name a few.
Thank you to our P&C helpers, Guest DJ Kate and all the staff for attending and participating in another great Northgate event.
Jazz Cats First Public Performance for 2009
On Friday 3 April the Jazz Cats performed live on stage at our weekly parade. Conductor Mrs Crook has worked with a dedicated group of students all term. We look forward to hearing their beautiful voices more throughout the year.
Nudgee Beach Canoe Adventure
On Monday 30 March, eleven Year 7 students travelled to Nudgee Beach Environmental Education Centre to take part in a canoe adventure from Nudgee Beach to Shorncliffe.
An eventful and action packed day was had by all. “There were no crocodiles as the sharks kept them away.”
Touring within the green zone and learning more, first hand, about the role of the mangroves, the ecosystem within and the importance of conserving the area was a focal point for the day.
We also learnt about the skill of canoeing and how to manoeuvre the boats through winding narrow creeks.
Lisa Newman Visits Northgate
On Friday 27 March Lady Mayoress Lisa Newman visited Northgate State School and addressed our weekly parade. It was wonderful to hear Mrs Newman speak to the children supporting our chaplaincy program and speaking about our virtue of the week. Mrs Newman spent the morning talking with students and seeing the great work occurring at Northgate state School.
567N Visit to Parliament House
On Thursday, 26th March, Northgate 5,6,7 N students set off by train, to visit Parliament House, The Law Courts and the Police Museum, in the city.
Our first stop was Parliament House, where our guide took us into the original, beautiful old sandstone building, where State Parliament sits. We sat in the old Legislative Chamber, which is coloured in red, and has a beautiful chandelier, valued at $400 000.
We then visited the Members’ Reading Room, which had huge, leather chairs made in the 1800s, from special Queensland timbers.
Our next stop was the chamber of the Legislative Assembly. Because of the recent election, Parliament was not sitting, so our class sat in their chairs and pretended we belonged to the Government or the Opposition.
Here, we acted in the roles of Premier, Opposition Leader and other Ministers and Shadow Ministers. The Minister for Education, took delight in introducing a Bill, requesting that homework be abolished.
After the Second and Third Reading of this Bill, it was passed in favour of the Government, 18 to 12. The proposal that homework be abolished was passed and a new law was made. If only it was true!!!!
After an early lunch, we walked through the Botanical Gardens, to the Law Courts, where the Year 6 and 7 students watched a criminal trial in the District Court. We had to be really quiet and bow to the judge when we walked in. We then visited the Supreme Court, where we sat inside a replica of the Queensland Government Yacht, Lucinda, where Sir Samuel Griffith drafted the Australian Constitution, in 1891.
The Year 5s meanwhile visited the Police Museum, where they had to solve a crime.
We all had a wonderful day and found it extremely interesting and lots of fun.
Kiri and Claire, Year 5,6,7N
Student Council Representatives 2009
A special parade was conducted on Friday 6 March to invest our 2009 student council representatives. Congratulations to our new school leaders. We wish them a very exciting and productive year.
Our student council meet on the 2nd and 8th Monday of each term. They provide advice and guidance to the principal on school matters and organise the term event, a student centred activity designed to celebrate the outcomes of each term and recognise that the student’s hard work has not gone unnoticed.
96.5 FM School Excursion
On Friday 13th March 96.5FM Family Radio Station broadcasted "The Family Show - with Liam, Robbie and Ness" LIVE from Northgate State School.
They based camp in the Quadrangle and began the show at 6:00am.
There was a jumping castle and games for the children, a coffee cart for parents and a sausage sizzle breakfast put on by the school's P&C.
There were many parents, students, staff and community members who joined us at Northgate from 6:00am.
This was a wonderful opportunity for the children to see how radio works. The announcers involved many of the students to be guest announcers and our very own Principal was interviewed and participated in the very cool "RADIO SCATTEGORIES".
The 96five mascot "Romeo the Radio Dog" was also a special guest.
Student Executives 2009
Congratulations to our Student Executives for 2009.
2009 SCHOOL CAPTAINS ľ
Natalia Birch ľ
Gaberiell MacMinn
2009 HOUSE CAPTAINS
Waratah
Naga Annapureddy
Keely Fletcher
Banksia
Claire Herewini
Jarrod Mann
Wattle
Moesha Russel
Corey Warrell
Our 2008 School Captains attended the parade to present our new leaders with their badges.
Great Race 2009
In preparation for the annual cross country which will be held early in term 2 we are currently running "The Great Race". This is a virtual race (and sports house competition) from Brisbane to Gladstone initially; however, we usually end up continuing on to Cairns.
Students need to prepare their bodies for the 1, 2 or 3km cross country race in the hope of obtaining a place in our school team racing in the City District competition in mid term 2.
The Great Race is held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for Year 2-7 students as part of our Get Active Campaign. Parents, Grandparents and even siblings in strollers are most welcome to join in. A reminder to all students and parents that all Year 2-7 students at school from 8:30am are required to participate in The Great Race as part of the Minister's Get Active Program.
Preppies and Year 1 students go to the classrooms at 8:30am on these days but will be involved in their own Get Active Campaign in the very near future.
A Golden Celebration
Northgate State School celebrates 50 years of quality education in 2009.
It was great in 08 at Northgate and we are continuing to shine in 2009!
The 2009 School Captains cut a special birthday cake to mark the occasion on the first day of the 2009 school year.
2009 Parent Information booklet
The 2009 Parent Information booklet is available now for download. Click on the Programs tab at the top left hand side of this site to access the link.
Enrolment for 2009
Enrolments for 2009 are most welcome with all grades filling up nicely at this point in time. I strongly encourage you to come into our school and have a look around. We’d be happy to show you around and answer any questions you may have. Shopping for your child’s school is an important job and far more exciting than any trip to Myer. Have a look at the other schools in the area then come home to Northgate! We’re sure you will stay around!
We can be contacted on 3370 2333 or by email: admin@northgatss.eq.edu.au
Northgate State School's office will be open from 9am on Monday 19 January. See you then!