School Newsletter 30th July 2009
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
TERM 3
Week 1
Mon 3 Aug Public Speaking
Dance commences
Tues 4 Aug Fire Fighter Visit K/1
Long Jump & High Jump 12:30 Wangi Oval
Wed 5 Aug Public Speaking Stage 3
Fri 7 Aug Public Speaking ESI
Week 4
Tues 18 Aug P & C Meeting
Wed 19 Aug Maths Competition
Week 5 BOOK WEEK
Mon 24h Aug Water Safety
Fri 28 Aug Book Week Parade & Assembly
Week 6
Wed 2 Sept Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition
PRINCIPALS REPORT:
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty…
Welcome back to the beginning of yet another busy term. I trust that everyone enjoyed the school holidays and made the most of the opportunity to spend quality time together as a family.
Student reports were sent home at the end of last term and I truly hope that parents and children took the time to discuss the grades and comments provided. I hope that they provide the positive focus for what needs to be addressed in the remaining two terms.
During the Staff Development day held on Monday 27th July, all staff participated in focussed sessions on Quality Teaching and Quality Learning, Integrating Technology into the curriculum and CPR, Resuscitation.
Tapping into the collective wisdom and experiences of staff, we spent considerable time re-evaluating and redefining what our expectations and principles would be focussed on. Thus:
At Wangi Wangi Public School all staff will demonstrate;
- Flexibility in their teaching styles
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment
- High expectations for both students and themselves
- Imagination and creativity
- High level Communication and Understanding
By the same token, the provision of a Quality learning Environment will be reflected by;
- Happy safe learners who are willing to take risks
- Actively engaged students and community
- Learning programs that cater for varied learning styles
- Explicit and instruction and high expectations
- All ideas are valued and accepted
- The rights and feelings of others are respected
As published last term 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.
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
School uniforms are reflective of the school community values and expectations. We hold high values and expectations.
The school will be introducing a new award system that begins this week. The award structure is designed to provide an incentive for all students to demonstrate the schools values as well as the production of quality work and participation.
- Each week the classroom teachers will hand out four awards per class to students (this may also include library awards and technology awards). Once a student has accumulated 5 class awards they will receive a bronze award (any student who receives a bronze award will be invited to have afternoon tea with the principal at the end of the term).
- If a student has accumulated 5 bronze awards they will receive a Silver Principals Award (any student who receives a Principals award, of any type, will be invited to the movies and lunch with the principal at the end of any term).
- If a student accumulates two silver principals awards they will receive a Gold Principals Award and will have their name placed on a school honour board.
- Any student who receives a ‘You Can Do It’ wrist band will also enjoy an afternoon tea at the end of any term.
Please be aware that our school fees are $10.00 per term ($20.00 per semester). These school fees assist the school in providing much needed books and stationary for students. Last semester we only had a 47% payment rate. This means that of the expected $2280.00 which was used to purchase books, stationary and equipment, the school only received $1072.00. I urge all families to make a concerted effort to pay the school fees.
Enjoy the week ahead,
Principal
Mr Barry Croft
REMINDERS:
- School Security – please make an anonymous call if you see anything that looks wrong going on in the school outside school hours.
Phone: 1300 880 021
MERIT AWARDS
Congratulations to:
K/1 Jacob K, Jonny M.
1/2 Stuart C, Thomas M
2/3 Shannan C & Nakita W.
4/5 Emily E, Keeley Mc.
5/6 Anika D, Emily P.
Kinder / Yr 1
Welcome back to another busy term!
Next Tuesday Wangi Fire Brigade will visit our classroom to talk to the children about fire safety. If we are lucky we might get to look inside the fire engine!
Keep up the great work with homework, sounds books and home reading.
Year 1/ 2
Welcome back to another busy term.
It’s great to see most children are now healthy.
Iggy will start coming home next week and this term children have to write a Procedure telling us how to make their favourite recipe. We can all share some recipes and Iggy will have a wonderful time trying them all out.
There is something very exciting happening in K/1 & 1/2’s classrooms in 2 weeks time.
Keep your eyes open for this exciting event!
Year 2/3
We would like to welcome Miss Sally Carr to our class. Sally is an intern student who will be with us for the next 10 weeks.
Year 4/ 5
Welcome to Term 3 – Keep an eye out for new homework assignment this week early next week. Remember to practise, practise, practise, reading, spelling & maths.
Mr O’Bie
Year 5/6
A warm welcome is extended to Mr Burley, who joins the crew this term as a training teacher. He is looking forward to working on some exciting units with the children and has slotted in quite well.
TALENT QUEST
Congratulations to all who participated in & helped run the talent quest last term.As you can see “Wangi’s Got Talent”.
In the K-2 section:
1st place – Samantha Dilley
2nd place – Enola Noble
3rd place – Siena Johnson, Grace Van Den Boogaard & Nakita Yates
Encouragement – Jayden James
In the 3-6 section:
1st place – Keeley McGlashan
2nd place – Teagan Condrot
3rd place – Adam Montefiore
Encouragement – Bailey Vincent
Look for the Talent Quest article in last week’s Lake Mail.
Also a big thankyou to judges Kyle Williams & Di Taylor and to Wangi Workers Club for use of the venue and their generous prize money donation.
1st place in the Raffle went to ticket Number Blue 14F if you could present your ticket at the office you can collect your prize. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets.
DANCE
Dance will commence on Monday 3rd August.
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Long jump & High Jump events that were postponed last term will now be held on Tuesday 4th August.
Because of the time constraints only serious competitors will be allowed to attend.
We will be walking down to the oval at 12:30pm. Any parents who are able to help are very welcome.
LIBRARY
Book week August 22 – 28. Theme this year is “Book Safari”.
On Friday 28 August there will be a Book Week Parade – K-6 – where children come dressed as their favourite book character. Leading up to Book Week competitions will also be running. Winners will receive their prizes on this day as well as the presentation of special library Bronze Awards.
There will also be a book sale where parents may wish to purchase a book on behalf of their child and then donate that book to the library – cost will be kept to approximately $15 or less.
Keep up the borrowing and return any overdue books.
Many thanks
Mrs R
BAND
If you would like your child to learn a musical instrument and become part of the School Band please see the Office ladies.
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.
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Sun Safety
“Be Safe” is our number 1 school rule so…
REMEMBER, NO HAT – NO PLAY, NO SPORT, NO P.E!!!
NO THONGS AT ANY TIME – this includes DISCOS
COMMUNITY NOTICES
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CONGRATULATIONS!!
To local sailors Nathan & Hayley Outteridge who have recently competed in the
World 49er & 29er Championships in Italy.
Nathan & crew, Iain Jensen, won the
World 49ers Titles.
Then Nathan & his girlfriend came 2nd in the 29ers Titles while Hayley & Iain came 3rd.
Look out for these future Olympians.
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Kids Club
Returns next week 4 August
Meets every second Tuesday
at Wangi Uniting Church.
Children K – 6 welcome.
4pm – 6pm
Includes music, craft and dinner.
Bev Hincks on 4975 5158
Or Nerida Rayfield on 4975 2312
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WESTLAKES MACQUARIE FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Is holding a 6 week Program for Parents with children up to 8 years.
Learn how to redirect misbehaviour & help children find positive alternatives, foster
positive behaviour and learn the skill of encouragement
Wed 5 Aug to Wed 9 Sept 10am- 12md
At Bonnells Bay Youth Centre
Fishery Point Rd Bonnells Bay
For info & bookings 4959 6050
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WESTERN LAKE MACQUARIE CONCERT BAND
Stilling Street, Rathmines (near shops)
Learners Classes!
All Ages are accepted. All abilities from beginner to experienced.
To learn to play musical instrument all that is needed is for you to attend weekly classes every Tuesday from 5pm during school term.
Instruments may be hired for a small cost.
For more information Contact
Doug Treloar on 4959 1826
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WESTLAKES ATHLETICS CLUB
2009-2010 Season Registration
at Wangi Oval
Friday 28 August 5pm – 7pm
&
Tuesday 1 September 5pm – 7pm
For children 3 years and up.
Season starts 4 Sept at 5:45pm
Contact David 49176277 or Rebecca 49752130
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