The Porties Post
Latest news from Port Noarlunga Primary. Our school newsletter is presented here as a live rolling blog.
Latest information, Class Stories, sports results, student achievements, and Principal Updates are all shared here.
Open Parachute at Porties
by Wellbeing Leader Emily Tessari We believe that fostering a supportive and understanding environment is crucial for the holistic development of our students. The Open Parachute program is a significant step towards ensuring that every student feels valued,...
Parent Handbook and Term Planner – Term 1 2025
Welcome to 2025! We invite you to read our Term 1 2025 Parent Handbook (PDF) using the link below. The Parent Handbook contains information for families including: a message from the principal staff lists our school values key reminders and more. Parent Handbook Term...
Term Planner: Term 1 2025
The 2025 school year begins on Tuesday, 28th January. Welcome to Term 1, 2025! Linked below is a PDF copy of our Term Planner, which will also be printed and sent home in Week 1. Remember our key dates and events can always be found HERE on our website, and will be...
Cup Stacking at Porties
a Class Story by students in 10.1 Competitive Cup Stacking has taken our school by storm this term! Here's just one class experience: In weeks 4, 5 and 6 of term 3, our class went into the hall every Thursday to participate in cup-stacking lessons. We would go in and...
Performing Arts & Choir Update: Mrs Chandler is back!
by Susie Chandler, Performing Arts Teacher Hi everyone,I have been so overwhelmed with the amount of students and staff welcoming me back after my maternity leave. Being missed made my return so much easier and I am looking forward to getting back into teaching Music...
Bullying No Way! National Week of Action at Porties
Each day in Term 3, Week 4, there has been a focus to support building a sense of belonging for all students at Porties as part of the National Week of Action. Bullying No Way! 💜 Monday: Challenging StereotypesAllowed conversations to help students recognise and...
Welcome Liz, our new OSHC Director
Hello Families, I’m wishing to introduce myself to you all. My name is Liz Scharf and I’ve been appointed the new OSHC Director for Port Noarlunga Primary School.I have 12 years of experience working in the Early Childhood Education sector and my expertise ranges from...
A wonderful week of Winter Wellbeing on the deck
A wonderful wellbeing blogpost to read with a cosy blanket and hot chocolate… What’s wellbeing? Wellbeing means being comfortable, healthy and happy. It includes having good mental health, a sense of meaning or purpose, and being able to manage stress. In simple...
The Love of Reading!
by Mrs Ehlers and Tina A fascinating story for this blog post, presented as slides that were shown at school assembly. Great fun and handy information. Take a look!
SPORT FEED
Lunchtime Legends
A Term 2 (2024) highlight by Deputy Principal Dylan Carter At the end of Term 1 this year, students from the Lunchtime Leaders group decided to host a soccer tournament each Thursday lunchtime for 8 weeks for the Year 4-6 cohort. This has been met with such excitement...
Boys Knockout Footy
As posted to ClassDojo by PE Teacher Mike "Woolly" Woolford Knockout footy today at Willunga saw the Porties boys team win a game and lose a game. They played with great spirit and gave it their all. We wish the lad from Encounter Lutheran a speedy recovery. Thanks...
District Athlects Sports Day 2024
Well done to all our athletes who participated in the District Sports Day at Tatachilla College on Monday 8th April. Their attitude to aiming high and giving it their best was awesome! The team came 3rd overall in our district which is fantastic as we are just the 7th...
Year 5/6 Aquatics and Water Safety excursion 2024
An aquatics blog written by students in Year 6 with Shannon Clarke (19-1) On the 8th of March it was a nice hot sunny day perfect for the year 5/6 Aquatics and Water Safety excursion. First we all walked along the path to the beautiful Port Noarlunga beach. When we...
2024 School Soccer Season
via Michael Warren – White Pointers Soccer Co-Ordinator – 0416 490 350 Port Noarlunga Primary School will be entering teams in the local school soccer league (NDJSA). This is a fantastic opportunity for kids of all ages, Reception to Year 6, to get involved in...
Porties Represented at SAPSASA Knockout Netball by Sensational 2023 Team
Written by Bianca and Pippa Meet the team: Pippa, Bianca, Jaicee, Saylah, AJ, Eva, Charlotte, Ruby, Violet, April, and—the person that we couldn’t have done it without—super coach Rachel! Knockout Round 1 The girls were very pumped for the first round as a new...
Porties girls BACK-TO-BACK champions at the Crows Cup Carnival 2023!
Competing against 7 other schools in our district, the Port Noarlunga Primary Girls Footy side have won the Crows Cup Carnival for the second consecutive time. The team went undefeated on the day, Tuesday, 28 March 2023, competing at South Adelaide Football Club...
Sporting Opportunities at Porties in 2023
Below is a run-down of extra sporting opportunities available to Port Noarlunga Primary students in 2023. Enquiries about these opportunities should be directed to Mike Woolford on ClassDojo, or phone 8382 2455. Look out for specific updates on ClassDojo and The...
2023 School Soccer Season
via Michael Warren – White Pointers Soccer Co-Ordinator - 0416 490 350 Port Noarlunga Primary School will again be entering teams in the local school soccer league (NDJSA). This is a fantastic opportunity for kids of all ages (Reception to Year 6) to get involved in...
Aquatics Secondhand Sale – 16th November 2022
WHAT: Secondhand items used by Port Noarlunga Aquatics are being sold. Items include surfboards, boogie boards, surf skis, canoes, and more. WHEN: Wednesday 16th November (Week 5) WHERE: School Aquatics shed, behind the school (access from Dodd Avenue) TIME: 3PM to...