Wangi Wangi Public School – Thursday 18th June 2009 Newsletter
PRINCIPALS REPORT:
An individual’s attitudes are shaped by the people they spend time with. The most important thing that we need to remember is that the support of a loving, caring family and their partnership with the school is essential for a child to succeed.
In the lead up to next term, the school will be formalising its approach to student uniforms and will look towards implementing a disciplined uniform code. School uniforms are reflective of the school community values and expectations.
As a parent and educator when I think of what makes a quality school, one that I would feel secure and happy with sending my own child too, I think of terms such as; quality programs, orderly and inclusive environments, positive discipline and welfare practices and pride in student presentation (both student work and uniform).
It will be expected that students wear the full school uniform at all times.
Boys Uniform
• Red school shirt ordered & purchased from the school office
• Black shorts or trousers (which are available from any Best’n Less, K-mart, Big W, Lowes or Target stores)
• School Logo Jacket ordered & purchased from the school office OR a Red Jumper (which are available from any Best’n Less, K-mart, Big W, Lowes or Target stores)
• White socks
• Black Shoes
• Black school hat ordered & purchased from the school office
Girls Uniform
• Red school shirt ordered & purchased from the school office
• Black skorts or trousers (which are available from any Best’n Less, K-mart, Big W, Lowes or Target stores) NOT BIKE PANTS OR TIGHTS
• School Logo Jacket ordered & purchased from the school office OR a Red Jumper (which are available from any Best’n Less, K-mart, Big W, Lowes or Target stores)
• White socks
• Black Shoes
• Black school hat ordered & purchased from the school office
By Week 5 of term 3 it will be unacceptable to wear any hat or jumper/jacket that does not comply with the school uniform code. Please note that there are no changes to the school uniform as such, this is the uniform that has been published in the school handbook. The school is simply formalising the implementation of our school uniform. School uniforms are reflective of the school community values and expectations. We hold high values and expectations.
Our students have demonstrated some amazing talent of the past few weeks, whether it be academics, sporting or within the realms of the creative and performing arts. Yesterday our school visited Wangi Workers Club to put on a performance for the Probus committee. The audience and I were blown away with the talents of students performing. Each and every person who represented our school yesterday, whether that is as a performer or an audience participant should feel proud of themselves.
Congratulations to all of our children. I would also like to congratulate and thank the tireless efforts of our staff who had been working so hard this term getting children organised for concerts, rehearsals, performances etc.
When asked about Wangi by colleagues and friends the three words that ring loud in my conversations with them are: ‘Quality, Care and Commitment’. We have quality educational programs running at the school, but they would fall short every time if it wasn’t for the Care and Commitment demonstrated daily by the staff who make everybody’s day an enjoyable one.
Unfortunately the wet weather has hampered our ability to run the Athletics carnival this week. Our fall back date for Field events will be Wednesday 24th June, from 10.00am for our 8year olds to 12/13year olds (grades 2-6). The track events will be held on Thursday 25th June and will involve the whole school. Sport house colours are to be worn on these days. Fingers crossed for fine weather…
Enjoy the week ahead,
Barry Croft
Principal
Weekly Merit Awards
Congratulations to:
K/1: Logan B & Jaylen J
1/ 2: Zandra G & Sienna J
2/3: Luke G & Nicholas P
4/5: Brody G & Jacob M
5/6: Darcy W & Bree J
Kinder / Yr 1
A BIG thank you to those who have donated tissues to our classroom!
Well done Year 1! Everyone is learning their spelling words each week and having success in their test, keep up the great work!
Both Kindergarten and Year 1 are working really hard and succeeding at reading and writing in the classroom.
Year 1/ 2.
This term is simply flying by!
Thank you to the families who have sent along extra tissues.
Please ensure your child has a warm jacket in this cold weather.
Year 2/3
Year 2/3 have been busy working on their organisational skills in preparation for writing information reports. During classroom reading they have been listening to bush poetry and tales of past times. Their visual arts work has included great efforts in printing and collage techniques.
Year 5/6
It has been pleasing to see the diligent approach that students have taken to their studies. It has been a busy tail end of the term and students have been busily completing assessment tasks which will support reporting to parents.
STAR STRUCK
Well done to all students who successfully sang in the Star Struck choir. Your singing was fabulous.
Thank you to the parents who supported us by transporting children to the train station and from the Entertainment Centre. We wouldn’t be able to participate if we didn’t all work together as a team.
TALENT QUEST
Will be held the last week of school on Thursday 9th July at 7pm at Wangi Workers Club.
DANCE
Hunter Dance Festival is on Tuesday 30th June for the Junior Girls and Thursday 2nd July for the Senior Girls.
Notes were sent out last week about these performances along with an expression of interest to help with transport to the rehearsals.
Please return these by FRIDAY so that I can determine whether we will have enough transport to participate in the rehearsals.
LIBRARY
Helpers wanted –
Do you have some
time that you
could help cover
some of our library
books. Please see Mrs Rayfield ASAP as we have a number of new books waiting to be loaned but they need covering first.
Premiers Reading Challenge
If you would like your child to take part please return orange permission notes to Mrs Rayfield.
BAND
If you would like your child to learn a musical instrument and become part of the School Band please see the Office ladies.
REMINDER:
Band starts each Friday at 8:45am sharp –please be there at 8:40am to set up.
CANTEEN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you would like to volunteer for 1 day per month please contact Jodie Milligan on
0412603425 or if you are unable to attend on your rostered day please ring.