MEETING OPENED: 6.35 pm

ATTENDANCE: Dean Plows,  Barry Croft,  Lara Borrow , Scott Fraser Jodie Milligan,  Karen Hoppe,  Heather Hamilton, Candy Connors, Lee-Anne Wrobel
APOLOGIES: Cathy Hurst

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING:
Motion: That the Secretary’s Notes of the previous meeting held Tuesday 16th February 2010 be accepted as minutes.
Moved to be accepted: Candy Connors Seconded: Lara Borrow

BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:

• New school shirts being delivered now
• Jodie Milligan was omitted from attendance list of previous meeting and this is noted with apologies to Jodie

CORRESPONDENCE:
Motion: That all reports and correspondence be accepted
Moved to accept: Candy Connors Seconded: Scott Fraser

PRESIDENT”S REPORT:

• Discussion re visit by Clarice Hamling on the 20/4 re flashing traffic lights, times of speed zones, and ideas for effective P&C’s

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: As attached plus:

• Review of class structure from K (13 students) to K/1 (18 students) and Yr1 / 2 (27 students) to Yr 1 / 2 (22 students)
• WWPS responsible for organisation of Zone Cross Country this year through Mrs Murphy. P&C responsible for canteen if up to it. Can hand that over to another school (Blackalls Park P&C keen) but it brings in significant funds for our school. Friday 7th May 9.30am – 2.30pm

TREASURER’S REPORT: As attached
Moved to accept: Scott Fraser Seconded: Dean Plows

CANTEEN REPORT:

• Pretzel bags – continue with only smaller sized ones at 30c
• Sell remaining lasagne for $2.00
• Sell out Ovalteenies. Not to be continued. Now ‘red’ food item.
• No more eggs available, throwing too many out.

Moved to accept: Barry Croft Seconded: Lee-Anne Wrobel

GENERAL BUSINESS:
UNIFORMS:

• Heather suggested buying shirts from K Mart/Best & Less and using iron-on labels. Thinks it would be a much cheaper option for parents and school could possibly make some money from it.
• Barry suggested best to discuss it with supplier re issues, cheaper options, fabrics.
• Concerns about quality of fabric & stitching
• One child getting rashes from fabric and can’t wear new shirts
• Tight fitting around neck, very long
• Spray jackets tight around wrist
• Candy to ask Bernie if she would be prepared to speak to supplier again re issues raised about affordability and quality

PROMOTING THE P&C

• Consider possibility of morning meetings and/or afternoon meetings for parents/carers who are unable to make it to the night meetings.
• From these meetings a different delegate each month could perhaps be elected to represent them at the P&C
• In Term 2 Barry will look at which times might be most effective for people
• To get people involved Karen suggested targeting a different class and their parents each month with appropriate guest speakers or information useful to them
• Ensure meetings and newsletters are more specific, personalised, and focus on communication
• Meetings need to be pre-planned and have a specific structure

STUDENT WELFARE

• Concerns regarding bullying and the way in which it is being dealt with.
• Concerns regarding SAT room especially for children in infants classes.
• SAT room is confusing parents- Is it for detention? Is it: talking about issues? Is it productive or just reinforcing bad behaviour. Are children in the SAT room given any incentive to improve their behaviour? Do they get enough positive reinforecement? Are they noticed for good behaviour or just bad behaviour?
• Teachers – duty of care when it comes to listening to and addressing children’s concerns
• Teachers – duty of care to ensure effectiveness of SAT room to reduce bad behaviour & increase good behaviour.
• Can we encourage more responsibility in children about mediating their own problems possibly with the help of a Year 6 mentor. How?
• Is the bullying policy revisited often enough with students? Do children understand that verbal intimidation is as hurtful & damaging as physical bullying? Do they understand what verbal bullying is in every aspect

FUNDRAISING

• Thanks to Lee-Anne for continuing to source fundraising ideas
• Hot Cross Buns raised around $100. Orders to be delivered to school & collected from office 23/3/10
• Need to cancel Family Photo day on 21/3/10 as only 5 families showed interest and need 18 orders to go ahead. Not good that it clashed with school photos in same week.
• Entertainment Books are ready to be handed out any time now.
• Still requesting chocolate eggs etc for Easter Raffle on Easter Hat Parade day on 1/4/10 at 1pm.

OTHER

• Heather offered to investigate the possibility of starting up a Commonwealth Dolomite account for the school. No one knows how long it is since the school operated one
• Heather will also look at whether we can source enough people to run a canteen effectively for the zone cross country. If she thinks there is enough support by the end of this week we will definitely feel confident in supporting Mrs Murphy with this important event.

Meeting Closed: 8.30pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday, 20th April 2010 6.30pm
Guest speaker: Clarice Hamling re flashing traffic lights for our school

PRESIDENT:  Dean Plows
VICE PRESIDENTS:  Scott Fraser and Lee-Anne Wrobel
TREASURER:  Lara Borrow
SECRETARY:  Candy Connors

A P&C must have 5 executive members to legally function. As these 5 people were the only people at the P&C AGM they each agreed to take a role so our P&C could operate -otherwise we would be left with no P&C at our school  ……………  so ……………………that means its SAFE for you all to come to meetings now!!Come on – be involved – meet new people& be part of the decision making process for your family. 6.30 -8pm 3rd Tuesday.

SUPPORTING YOUR KIDS
Want to know how to support your kids & their school?

• Leave some Easter eggs at the office for the Easter raffle on Easter Hat Parade Day.
• Come to the Easter Hat Parade on Thurs 1st  April 1pm. It involves all the children K-6 in some way. If you can’t make it maybe you could ask a relative or friend to be there for you.
• Say “YES!” to Heather when she asks for an    hour or two of your time on Fri 7th May at the    Zone Cross Country. Our school is responsible for running the carnival this year & our very own Mrs Murphy is the convenor – woo hoo! We need to feed lots of hungry zone competitors and their supporters. All hands on deck will make for a successful carnival all round and earn us some much needed funds. We need a minimum of 5 to 6 helpers an hour. The first 10 to arrive get to wear our very flash red aprons & show clearly which school you love!!
• Remember to acknowledge your teachers. They are committed to doing the best they can for all our children. Get to know them. Contact them when you have a concern but especially contact them just to say ‘hi’ – after all, they spend five days a week with our children!

THANK YOU

How lucky are we to have so many wonderful people taking care of our children & our environment, but also supporting us – the parents & carers………………………………….

We HAVE:

• Mr Croft and his dedicated staff of   teachers & support workers
• the special ladies in the office
• Jodie who manages our canteen and keeps it going for our kids
• all our volunteers who help out in the classrooms, in the canteen, with transport, with fundraising, on our P&C etc
• Mr Crawley for his work around our school, especially his painting efforts!
• Mrs Chiles for all our murals
• the great kids of Wangi school who make it all worthwhile with their kindness to others & their respectful behaviour
• the Wangi community and……….YOU, the Parents & Carers, for the hard work you do in supporting your children’s learning

SPECIAL EVENT
Guest Speaker:   Clarice Hamling

“Keeping your kids safe -how to get flashing school zone traffic lights for Wangi school”.
at the next P&C MeetingTues 20th April  6.30pm       1st day back at school, Term 2

TERM 4

Week 2

Tues 27 Oct                      Bandfest

Thurs 29 Oct                     Prospective school leadership workshop for Yr 5

Week 4

Mon 9 Nov                        New Library works begin

Tues 10 Nov                      Kinder 2010 Orientation (9.30am hall) new smartboards installed

PRINCIPALS REPORT:

Welcome back to what is going to be a short but very busy term for everyone, especially our seniors who will soon head off to High School.

“The capacity for getting along with our neighbour depends to a large extent on the capacity for getting along with ourselves. The self-respecting individual will try to be as tolerant of his or her neighbour’s shortcomings as they are of their own.”

In other words look at improving the character and flaws of ourselves before we eagerly begin stating those deficiencies of others.

I refer to this quote in the light of increased publicised incidents of bullying within our nations schools and society, most notable – cyber bullying. When I talk about cyber bullying I refer to the misuse of mobile phones, the internet (MySpace, face book, MSN, email etc.). This form of bullying can be worse than the more traditional forms that we usually think of. The problem with this form of bullying is that it can actually invade your personal space at home as well because it goes outside the confines of physical, face to face bullying.

Bullying in any shape or form is not tolerated! It is unacceptable at school and out in society and can have long lasting effects on people.

The school will take a very firm line with anyone who participates, assists and condones bullying. I have attached to the newsletter a copy of our School Anti-Bullying Policy for all community members. Students have been participating in workshops about bullying, what to do and how to deal with it when it occurs. I have attached as an example, two internet addresses from the ABC’s ‘Behind the News’ show which are fantastic in  educating students and parents. They are:

www.abc.net.au/news/btn/story/s2564784.htm

www.abc.net.au/news/btn/story/s2531191.htm

The school is happy to work in close consultation with parents to address any issues or concerns regarding these matters. The first step towards a bully free environment is to speak up and inform others when it occurs, then be prepared to work towards resolving issues.

Next Thursday 29^th October, all year 5 students who wish to be considered for prospective School Leadership positions such as; School Leader, Councillor or Sports Captains for 2010 are to meet to discuss the eligibility criteria. It will be expected that all prospective candidates will be able to demonstrate the following criteria and incorporate this into their pre-election speech:

• Responsibility
• Good Conduct
• Dedication
• Organisation
• Confidence
• Citizenship

Small and regular workshops will be held with the prospective candidates outlining their roles and responsibilities and how to incorporate the criteria into their speeches.

Student Leadership Elections (Speech Day) will be held on Friday 27^th November in the school hall.

Kindergarten orientation for 2010 will take place on Tuesday 10^th November at 9.30am in the school hall. This will be an exciting opportunity for our current leaders to meet and greet current and prospective parents.

The work on our undercover walk ways is complete and they look wonderful. They are going to be a great bonus. It is the school’s view to eventually extend the undercover walk way leading to the bus shelter.

Work on the new library will begin on Monday 9^th November. This will see the temporary relocation of our existing library to be placed near the bus shelter while the new library is being built. During the same week on 10^th and 11^th November, our two new interactive smartboards will be installed in both the K/1 room and 5/6 room.

A busy time ahead indeed!

Barry Croft

Principal

MERIT AWARDS

K/1 – Sam, Cory, Jacob K, Kiri, Georgie-Rose

1/2 – Zac, Grace, Lachlan, Erin, Justin, Kobe.

2/3 – Angus, Luke, Keigan, Viv

4/5 – Jordan, Miranda, Jarrad, Jasmin, Brodie

5/6 – Nathan,

CLASS AWARDS

Class of the week – K/1

Extra Effort – 1/2

Winning Class – 4/5

Last term All Bronze Award Winners were treated to afternoon tea with Mr Croft. We had 32 excited and well deserved recipients. Congratulations to those children. Keep up the great work!

KINDER/YEAR 1

We hope you had an enjoyable holiday.

Welcome back to the last term for 2009 and what a busy one it will be!

Our programs will continue as usual, incorporating meeting and playing with next year’s Kindergarten children, practising for an end-of-year concert and making Christmas crafts!

We will again visit Wangi Wangi Library. Our first visit will be Tuesday 3^rd November.

Our tissue supply has dwindled to the last two boxes – although the cold and flu is over, the children continue to use many tissues a day. If you could pick a box up when you are shopping it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support.

YEAR 2/3

Welcome back!

Spelling homework has changed this term. As well as writing their words out every night your child will have a spelling unit to complete each week. This will replace the sentences they were doing previously.

For the next few weeks the class will be focusing on the purpose & structure of procedural texts & we will be putting our knowledge & learning to use by writing some of our own.

This term’s integrated unit is “Getting About” – looking at the different ways people use to move in & around our community.

YEAR 4/5

Please find this term’s homework and narrative assignment handed to your student this week. Students have returned happily from their holiday break and have settled into work. Assessments will be occurring throughout this term for reports, so ensure students are wide awake and well prepared.

Thank you. Mr O’Brien

YEAR 5/6

Students have returned happily from their holiday break and are busy at work. This term is an exciting time for our year 5/6 students but is also a very busy and short one in terms of assessments, election of new school leaders, High School Orientation days and farewell.

LIBRARY

Please remember to bring Library bags for borrowing. Even though things are chaotic with the relocation of the library pending construction of the new library, borrowing will still happen in the makeshift library.

BAND

Band fees of $20 for Term 4 are now due. Please pay at the office.

Band is on each Monday morning in the hall.

Band students should be at school by 8:40am.

ALERT

Please be aware that several cases of impetigo have been reported in our area.

The symptoms are: small red spots which change into blisters that fill with pus and become crusted.

Impetigo is a highly infectious disease and therefore students are excluded from school if they contract the disease. Students can not return until treatment has started and sores are healed.

If your child presents with these symptoms contact your medical practitioner ASAP and notify the school.

GARDEN REQUEST

We are currently transforming our walkways by creating hedging along them. If you have any excess agapanthus or clivias in your garden we will be very happy to incorporate them into our new hedges.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Liam C

Jonny M

Joel B

Jaden B

Best wishes and have a great day!!!

WELCOME

We would like to welcome Caitlin S of Yr 2/3 and her family to our school.

FRUIT n VEG ORDERS

A reminder that Fruit n Veg orders are available this term. $5 from each order will go to fundraising (cancer council initial 3 weeks and our school thereafter). Orders and payments can be left at the office Tuesday mornings for collection Thursday afternoons. The following boxes are available:

1 Small mixed fruit n veg $20

2 Large mixed fruit n veg $30

3 Fruit only $25

4 Veg only $25

CANTEEN NEWS

Volunteer helpers are desperately needed for the canteen. At present the demand for the canteen is high but the ability to staff it is becoming increasingly difficult. This will mean that we may unfortunately have to reduce trading times and/or days. If you are able to assist in any way please let us know ASAP. Contact Jodie Milligan on

0412603425.

UNIFORM SHOP

School caps have arrived and are available for purchase at the office.

PRICE LIST

Shirts            $20

Jackets (fleece)        $35

Caps & Hats   $10

Skorts           $15

WORKBOOKS

An assortment of workbooks for use at home are available for sale at the office.

Titles include:

Targeting Handwriting          $9.50

Go Maths                $15.95

Go Figure                $9.95

Go Check                $9.95

Lever Arch Folders    $2.00

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

SUN SAFETY

BE SAFE – is our number 1 school rule so…

Remember: NO HAT – NO PLAY

NO SPORT

NO P.E

(No thongs at anytime – this includes Discos)

Mr Croft is currently on Paternity Leave following the birth of a baby boy, Alex Patrick. All is well in the Croft household and our warmest congratulations and best wishes go to the Croft Family.

If you are enrolling a child at Wangi Wangi Public School in 2010 and haven’t collected forms from the office, please do so as soon as possible.

Reminder – Kinder 2010 play session and morning tea to be held this Monday 28^th September (9.30am in school hall).

Our dates for Kindergarten Orientation which will take place next term are as follows;

-          Tuesday 10^th November 9.30am.  Parent meeting for new parents and kinder students of 2010.

-          Tuesday 17^th November, Interviews with kinder teacher so parents and students can

-          meet & discuss expectations and transition to school.

-          Tuesday 24^th November, Wednesday 25^th and Thursday 26^th November. New Kinder students for 2010 join with current K/1 students, to encourage a happy transition to school.

Congratulations to Laura W and Jake S (both in Year 6) for their wonderful success in the recent Regional Athletics.  Both will now compete in the State Championships on the 28^th, 29^th October.  Laura will compete in Discus and Shot-Put events and Jake will compete in Discus.  This is a wonderful achievement and Wangi Wangi Public School is extremely proud of both students.

What a fantastic effort from our Junior and Senior Girls Dance groups at the Pre-School Fete on Saturday 12^th September.  Thankyou to the families for arranging your day so the girls could dance and for supporting Wangi School, the Pre-School and our Local Community.

Our small, talented Band will participate in Bandfest on Tuesday 27^th October.  This is a competition which allows bands of all levels, from beginner to experienced the opportunity to hear bands from other schools.  At this stage, we still require transport for some students, so if you are able to assist please see Mrs Lilliss BEFORE the end of term.

Our new covered walkways are nearing completion and looking terrific.  Thank you for your patience and assistance in ensuring the safety of all our children when walking around fences and entering and leaving school grounds.

Please continue the supervision during our coming holiday break by discussing road safety rules when crossing the road or riding a bike or skateboard.

We hope all families have a safe and enjoyable holiday break.

All students and staff return for Term 4 on Monday 19^th October.

If you see any unwelcome visitors in our school grounds during the holidays please ring School Security on 1300 880 021.

Anne Lilliss

Assistant Principal

Dear Parents,

I would like to share a story with you that I think is relevant to us all.

A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When he began, wordlessly he picked up a large empty jar and proceeded to fill it with rocks, rocks about 5cm in diameter.

He asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar lightly. The pebbles of course, rolled into the open areas between the rocks.

He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The students laughed. The professor then picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything.

“Now”, said the professor, “I want you to recognise that this is your life. The rocks are the important things – your family, your health and your children – anything that is important to you, that if it were lost, you would be nearly destroyed. The pebbles are the other things in your life that matter, like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else, the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first there is no room for the pebbles or the rocks.

The same goes for your life. If you spend all your energy and time on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children; take time for yourself, your partner and family. There will always be time to go to work, clean the house, prepare a party and mow the lawn.

Take care of the rocks first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities, the rest is just sand”.

As parents this is an important lesson for us all to learn. Children learn best through the example of those that are closest to them. If we as parents concern ourselves with the small things in life then we run the risk of our children learning that the important things such as family do not matter as much.

Life can get very busy. The demands of work are ever increasing. In an effort to better our children’s life we fill their afternoons with extra curricula activities such as sports, music lessons and tutoring. While work is important and all the extra curricular activities certainly benefit the children; are they at the expense of real family time?

With the holidays fast approaching I urge all families to relax and spend some much needed family time together. A couple of hours can make a real difference to children and can teach them about making priorities for the important things in life.

Enjoy the rest of the term,

Barry Croft

Principal

MERIT AWARDS

K/1 – Conor, Sandhya, Reece, Jessie, Jayden J,           Cory, Pheobe, Harry.

1/2 – Callum, Erin, Lachlan, Destiny, Stuart, Nakita, Kaitlyn, Sascha.

2/3 – Enola, Jye, Tristan, Eva, Bridie, Zac W, Gina, Shannon, Angus, Brooke, Nakita W.

4/5 – Brody, Lily, Georgia A, Jacob M, Keeley, Kiarrah, Declan, Jai, Miranda, Jarrad.

5/6 – Emily P, Georgia T, Cody M, Jake S, Mikey, Aden K,Tiara, Anika, Nathan, Teagan,

KINDER/YEAR 1

Another term almost at an end! K/1 have worked very hard and are looking forward to their holidays.

On Tuesday afternoon of the last week we will be having a Talking and Listening session. Children may talk about any topic they wish. They should prepare to talk for 1-2 minutes. If you are able to, it would be helpful if your son/daughter has the opportunity to practise their talk – remember they need to start with “Good Afternoon K/1” and finish with “Thank you for listening”.

We would like to welcome Jessie to K/1!

Sadly, we have to say “Goodbye” to Ella who will leave us during the holidays. Good luck Ella and your family, we will miss you.

YEAR 1/ 2

Another term is a drawing to a close and Year 1/2 should be very proud of their great work they have achieved. There has been lots of quality work produced and some “red hot” attempts with Writing.

Those children who complete and hand in homework by Friday this week will earn themselves a week off for the last week of term.

Please ensure your child brings home lunch boxes, drink bottles and jackets for a wash during the holidays.

I will be on Long Service Leave for the first 2 weeks of term 4 and Mrs Carmody will be taking the class. I will return to school on Tuesday 3rd November.

Please keep reading during the holidays. Have a safe, relaxing holiday.

YEAR 2/3

2/3 had a great excursion to Warners Bay McDonalds last week.  Here are some recounts from the excursion:

On Tuesday the 15 of September 2/3 and 4/5 went to Warners Bay Macca’s.  We arrived there and sat in some seats.  Kylie introduced herself, so did Daryl and Adrianna.  Adrianna showed us through the back where they make the food.  We got to hear the orders through the headset from Drive thru.  We got to make our own food and we got to go in the freezer was so cool.  We then went outside and ate our happy meal. Then we got our free ice-cream. YUM – YUM.  I can’t wait to return.

By Eva

On Tuesday the 15^th September 2/3 and 4/5 went to McDonalds to have lunch.  First we went in groups in a tour to see how they make the burgers.  Secondly, we made our own food and ate it.  Thirdly, we had free soft serves and the teachers got a sundae.  Next, we caught a bus to the park and we did a sheet on McDonalds and on Warners Bay Esplanade.  Finally, we caught a bus back to school and got on with the day.

By Nicholas

On Tuesday 15^th September 2/3 and 4/5 went to Warners Bay McDonalds.  We got a tour around the place and went into a fridge and freezer.  Daryl the owner told us some things and Adriana was the one that gave us the tour and then there’s Kylie that told us the rules of the place.  At the end of the tour we got to make our own lunch and eat it.  After, we got a free ice cream.  Then it was time to go home back to school.  We had a really good time.

By Molly

YEAR 4/5

Have a lovely safe holiday.  Come back refreshed for a short busy term.  Keep up the reading in the holidays.  The students are enjoying the new award system with legends and free time awards, just ask the students.

Mr O’Brien

DANCE

Please note there will be no dance in Term 4.

BAND

Band is on each Monday morning in the hall.

Band students should be at school by 8:40am.

P&C

The next meeting for our P&C will be held next Tuesday 29^th Sept at 6:30pm

SCHOOL DISCO

The P&C will be holding a Disco next Wednesday 30 Sept. Entry is $3.00 and this includes a drink and packet of JJ’s.

Other items will be available for sale at the canteen: Giant Koala, Chomp, Curly Wurly, Fizzer, Giant Python, Life savers, Giant Sherbet Straw and cans of drink.

There will be two sessions:

K-2     2pm-3:15pm

3-6     3:30pm-5pm

Helpers are desperately needed to collect money at the door and to assist with serving drinks & chips. If you are able to spare some time to help please leave your name at the office by Monday.

SCHOOL MURALS

The murals around our school are coming along and are looking great. Some have been completed already and others are waiting on parents/care givers to help complete.

The designs have been drawn and colour coded all you have to do is find ½ hour any time during school hours, grab a paint brush, pick a colour (available at the front office) and off you go!!

The kids will be very proud of your contribution.

CANTEEN NEWS

Volunteer helpers are desperately needed for the canteen. At present the demand for the canteen is high but the ability to staff it is becoming increasingly difficult. This will mean that we may unfortunately have to reduce trading times and/or days. If you are able to assist in any way please let us know ASAP. Contact Jodie Milligan on

0412603425.

UNIFORM SHOP

PRICE LIST

Shirts            $20

Jackets (fleece)        $35

Caps             $10

Hats             $10

Skorts           $15

WORKBOOKS

An assortment of workbooks for use at home are available for sale at the office.

Titles include:

Targeting Handwriting          $9.50

Go Maths                $15.95

Go Figure                $9.95

Go Check                $9.95

Also available are assorted coloured lever arch folders for $2. Year 6 students may find them useful for High School next year!

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

SUN SAFETY

BE SAFE – is our number 1 school rule so…

Remember: NO HAT – NO PLAY

NO SPORT

NO P.E

(No thongs at anytime – this includes Discos)

COMMUNITY NOTICES

KIDS CLUB

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

HOLIDAY FUN AT YMCA

Ice skating, Putt Putt golf, Live show, cooking, Kindifarm, Sand Wizards, medieval day.

For more info contact Alanna or Kerry

49594444

KIDS TO KANGAROOS

Learn skills and play games of Rugby League for girls & boys 5 to 12 yrs.

Entries close Mon 12 Oct 10am cost $25

Tues 13 Oct 9:30am-12:30pm

At District Park, Broadmeadow

Contact Helene 0411159430

YMCA GYMNASTIC CENTRE

Mon, Tues & Wed from 4pm

Recreational, advanced and competition classes.

Contact Lisa 49594444

When one door of opportunity closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

The school is continuously looking for opportunities to strengthen partnerships with the community and increase the capability of everyone to support students in their pursuits.

On Tuesday evening the Technology Reference Group held a Community Technology Training and Development session, which provided not only explicit scaffolds for parents in using technology at home as a learning and consolidative tool, but a valuable set of interactive resources which are sure to engage and increase the depth of knowledge of the key learning areas. I would like to thank Mrs Chiles and Mr Obrien for their preparation and organisation of that evening and thank those participants.

Next Tuesday evening the Literacy Reference Group will be running a Community Literacy Training and Development Session, which will focus on support strategies for parents/carers on phonetics, sight words, ‘concepts of print’ and reading/comprehension strategies. This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn quick, proven sustainable strategies to support literacy at home.

It is the quality and strength of school/parent partnerships that significantly increases the social and academic development and well being of our children. When the school and parent/community work in collaboration, student achievements, successes and well being are improved.

I would like to express my gratitude to those parents and grandparents who participated in the Fathers Day BBQ breakfast. What another wonderful opportunity for the school to connect with our community.

As a part of developing School Pride our whole school beautification projects are well underway. I continue to ask for the assistance of any community volunteers to help with the mural paintings around the school. Once completed we truly will have a bright and warm atmosphere.

It is fantastic to see all students in full school uniform, everyday. I am extremely proud of all of the children for working hard to maintain such high standards and am very thankful of the community support behind this drive.

It is on our failures that we base a new and different and better success.

The most successful people in life are that way because they have made mistakes, learnt from them and applied themselves persistently.

On Monday the NAPLAN results will be revealed to students and parents. Similarly to student reports that were sent home last semester, I urge all parents and children to sit down together and discuss the individual achievements across Reading, Writing, Spelling, Grammar and Numeracy. The Data Analysis Sheets that each child in Year 3 and Year 5 will receive will illustrate your child’s achievements compared to the National average and the School average.

Children should feel proud of their efforts and parents should continue to support their child in achieving the best results that they can.

Staff will commence analysis of student’s NAPLAN achievements in order to review the effectiveness of educational programs, resources and support/enrichment opportunities provided to students.

Enjoy the week ahead,

Barry Croft
Principal

CONGRATULATIONS

I would like to congratulate our Jnr Regional Public Speaking winner Vivienne (2/3) and our Regional Athletics Representatives Jake, Leighton and Laura (5/6).

KINDER/YEAR 1

What a wonderful excursion K/1 had! The Imax Theatre really brought bugs to life in 3D – the children were reaching out to touch them! “Wildlife World” provided lots more interesting things to see and learn about. The bus was a lot quieter on the way home with many worn out passengers including 3 teachers and Mrs Smith.

We have really had a “back to nature” week. The Henny Penny hatching programme was a huge success! What a fantastic experience watching a chicken hatch! It is SO exhausting for the little chicken! The children kept a “Chicken Diary” in which they recorded the unfolding events. Many thanks to the families who were able to take some chickens. We hope you enjoy your eggs!

The Surf Lifesaving Association runs a beach/water safety program each year. Some lifesavers and an interesting helper visited the classroom this week to teach the children some basic water safety rules.

Next week K/1 will be walking to the Wangi Wangi library on Wednesday afternoon after recess. This will be a book borrowing visit so children need to bring their library card and a bag.

YEAR 1/ 2

There are a lot of great things that have happened in 1/2 this term.

• Wonderful behaviour on our excursion to Sydney.
• Creative costumes for the Book Week Parade.
• Super effort with uniform.
• Extra special carers of our chickens.
• Fantastic Procedure writing both at school and when Iggy goes home.

Please continue the quality effort with Homework and Home Reading.

Remember to keep all your awards and certificates so you can receive your Bronze award.

Year 1/2 would like to share some of their writing about the CHICKENS;

The chickens were very soft and cuddly. They had a pointy beak. They have a special tooth that they use to crack open the egg. They have fluffy wings. They have long legs and pointy toe nails.                              By Grace.

Cutie has cute wings. She has fluffy fur. Her beak is yellow. She has two holes in her beak. She has skin coloured legs. Cutie has pointy nails.                                      By Josie

Chickens have sharp beaks and pink rubbery feet. They have yellow fur but sometimes it can be brown. They have brown eyes and they are fluffy. They are so cute.  By Justin

They have a yellow beak. They have two black eyes. They have 2 legs. They have 2 wings and a tail. They feel soft.             By Stuart

I held Goldie. He had pink legs and a white tip on the end of the beak to crack the egg.

By Callum

The chicken had a pink and yellow beak. It has black circle eyes. It has three little pink toes. It has sharp nails.                             By Kobe

YEAR 2/3

Don’t forget the McDonalds excursion next Tuesday. Children are required to be in full school uniform – this includes covered shoes. Girls should have their hair tied back neatly for health & safety reasons.

2/3 will be walking to Wangi Library on Thursday 17 September – remember to bring library cards on this day

YEAR 5/6

Students are busy working on assessments. It is fantastic to see the improvements in academic achievement, confidence and effort, right across the class.

It was great experience for Year 6 students to participate in CPR training with our Surf Lifesaving Association members the other day. I would almost feel confident enough to let them save me. But then again.…

Please note that I will be on Paternity Leave from Thursday 17^th, resuming Monday 28^th September. Mrs Rayfield will be teaching the class.

LIBRARY

Congratulations to all those who received their Bronze Library Award in Book Week  & keep up the borrowing.

The Book Week Parade was a huge success, thank you to all who dressed up and participated. There was a wide range of interesting characters and the judging was quite difficult. Congratulations to the Character & Competition winners for a terrific effort. Special thank you to all who attended the Parade & bought books for the Library.

Also special thanks to the Lovely Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.

PS Anyone with “Beautician” contacts might like to contribute towards a make over for “Snow White”!!

Mrs Rayfield

DANCE

Pre-School Fete Sat 12/09/09

Only Junior & Senior Girls Dance Groups will be performing at the Pre-School Fete.

Unfortunately, due to other commitments, there are not enough boys for the Boys Dance Group to perform.

TERM 3

Week 5 BOOK WEEK

Fri 28 Aug                                             Book Week Parade & Assembly

Week 6

Wed 2 Sept                                           Newcastle Permanent Maths Competition Stage 3

Spelling Bee

Thurs 3 Sept                                         Father’s Day BBQ 7:30-8:30am

Fri 4 Sept                                               School Excursion to Wildlife World & Imax

Week 7

Tues 8 Sept                                           Parent/Carers Computer Training Evening 6-7.30pm

Week 8

Tues 15 Sept                                         Parents/Carers Literacy Training Session 6-7:30pm

Week 9

Wed 23 Sept                                         Knights Knock Out

Week 10

Tues 29 Sept                                         P&C Meeting

PRINCIPALS REPORT:

League tables have taken on a whole new meaning recently. No longer does it just refer to footy tipping.

With great interest I have been monitoring the debate regarding the publication of National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) results. The views put forward by all stakeholders, both for and against the new system, whereby like-schools will be compared based on academic results, in my view were quite valid.  There is no doubt that schools need to be accountable for their standard of education and the ways in which they respond to the needs of students.

All stakeholders seemed to have had the interests of students at heart. Interestingly though was the basic observation that while the measure of academic achievement is all very well, how do we measure the ability of a person to be a well-rounded human being who can get along with others and contribute to society?

Julia Gillard’s response was that we can’t measure these fundamental values. Her position was that we measure what we can – literacy and numeracy – and do something about it. Fair enough, I think. But this is where the quality of Wangi Wangi Public School’s education shines through.

We endeavour to teach and support the development of the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Our school philosophy is based on the challenge of teaching the whole child.

Wangi Wangi Primary is not just a school. We are a group of people who are striving for the same things. We all want the best for our children. We are a community. We work towards sustaining a strong sense of belonging; where we work and learn together; we help each other in good and bad times; we support each other; we forgive each other; we have fun together and look forward to being in each others company.

Next month the NAPLAN results will be revealed. Regardless of differing opinions surrounding NAPLAN and league tables, Wangi will continue to develop effective initiatives to support students academically, whilst ensuring the teaching of the whole child. We are committed to providing opportunities for all children to reach their full potential.

Douglas Property Maintenance has begun preliminary work on the production of the school undercover walkways. They have been very flexible in allowing us to maintain access to the school via the side gate on Dobell Road, as well as maintaining access to the hall. They will be working in that area for at least a fortnight.

Due to wild and windy weather on Tuesday JK Cooper Tree Services had to postpone their proposed work. Further issues have caused them to postpone till later this term.

Recently I had contacted Lake Macquarie City Council to discuss my concerns regarding community safety on the Dobell Road side entrance to the school. The Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee has inspected the site and have resolved to replace the existing signs with fluorescent signs for the children’s crossing and update the crossing line marking. It is hoped that this includes and is not limited to a zebra crossing.

Mrs Chiles has begun work on the mural ‘beautification initiatives’ and is seeking community assistance on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday afternoons between 2.15pm and 3.30pm. The murals currently underway are at the side entrance to the Infants buildings. Following this, murals will be painted on the Toilet blocks, Canteen and the walls of the Infants building.

Congratulations to all our wonderful Zone Athletic representatives. Thank you to all of our wonderful parents who assisted with transportation to and from Glendale Athletics Centre. Without your patience and assistance our children wouldn’t have been able to participate in such a competitive and exciting arena. Thank you to Mrs Murphy, Miss Carr and Mr Burley for your efforts on the day.

To celebrate Fathers Day the school in conjunction with Year 6 students will be putting on a Fathers Day & Grandfathers Day BBQ Breakfast next Thursday morning from 7.30am to 8.30am. Children are encouraged to bring their father, grandfather or carer along and enjoy a hearty breakfast, thanking them for their continued wonderful efforts.

It has been fantastic to see our children in school uniform. Their diligence and parental assistance has been greatly appreciated. The consistent uniform complements the high expectations and quality image we are working on publicising to all.  Fantastic work!

Don’t forget our two community training sessions entitled “Supporting student learning through Interactive Technology”(The date for this is Tuesday 8^th September, from 6.00pm to 7.30pm to be held in the school computer lab) and ‘Enhancing young children’s literacy…A guide to consolidating student understanding’. (This will be a valuable opportunity for families who have children in the infants and lower primary classes and will be held in the library on 15^th September from 6.00pm to 7.30pm).

CANTEEN NEWS Volunteer helpers are desperately needed for the canteen. At present the demand for the canteen is high but the ability to staff it is becoming increasingly difficult. This will mean that we may unfortunately have to reduce trading times and/or days. If you are able to assist in any way please let us know ASAP. Contact Jodie Milligan on

0412603425.

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 – Sandya x 2, Phoebe, Alicia, Jonny,

Ella, Carl, Kellie

1/2 – Liam K, Siena J, Kaitlyn M, Kobe

Nakita Y, Caitlin, Jaden, Mitchell

2/3 – Paris, Enola, Zac W, Angus, Joel B

Viv, Nakita W, Nic , Bridie

4/5 – Joel H, Jai J, Liam C, Abby H.

5/6 – Tahi, Toby, Tiara, Laura,Emily H,

Laura, Teagan, Darcy, Anika, Emily P.

KINDER/YEAR 1

We have been enjoying our chickens and watching them hatch.

The chickens can go home with children at the end of 2 weeks (please note – they are egg-laying chickens).

I will need a note from home giving your permission if you would like to have a chicken.

We are really looking forward to our excursion next week to Wildlife World & Imax.

YEAR 1/ 2

Our chickens have arrived and they are so cute! One is noisy and we have already named him “Chirpy”.

We are learning to look after them and anxiously waiting for some eggs to start hatching.

The chickens can go home with children at the end of 2 weeks but they are egg-laying chickens (not “meat” chickens).

I will need a note from home giving your permission if you would like to have a chicken.

Don’t forget our Book Week Parade this Friday 28 August starting at 12:15pm. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone dressed up as their favourite book character.

YEAR 2/3

Permission notes will be sent home this week regarding the upcoming excursion in week 8. This excursion is in relation to a unit students will be starting next week on Products & Services.

YEAR 5/6

With the work load becoming increasingly more difficult, students are continuously encouraged to work diligently on their organisational skills. As this term progresses and we edge closer and closer to our final term, the volume of work will increase. Students are encouraged to seek assistance if and when required, practice and persist. Remember success follows hard work.

Transitional programs are underway for our students who are aiming to go to Morisset High School. For students and families who have applied and been accepted into another High School, I ask that you inform us of where you are intending to go to in 2010, so that we may arrange a similar transition process for you.

SYDNEY EXCURSION

Full payment of money for the school excursion to Widlife World & IMAX is due by this Monday- 31 August

$40 1^st child

$20 2^nd child

$0 3^rd child

EXCURSION DETAILS

Date: Friday 4 Sept

Times:

Leave Arrive at school at 8:00am

(for 8:15am departure)

Return Aiming to return to school 4-4:15pm

Bring: Own food (lunch & recess)

2 drinks

No money

LIBRARY

Book Week Parade this Friday 28 August at 12:15pm. Dress as your favourite book character. Competition prizes and Bronze Library Certificates will be awarded.

There will also be a book sale where parents can purchase a book in the name of your child and donate back to the library.

Watch out for the Staff Dress Up!!

ZONE ATHLETICS

Congratulations to all those children who participated in the Zone Athletics Carnival at Glendale on Friday & Monday. All children showed great sportsmanship & were proud ambassadors for the school.

A special mention to Jake Southee & Leighton Taylor who will go on to represent at Regional Level.

A huge thank you to all those parents who helped with transport & organisation on both days especially Leeanne who had the responsibility of team manager.

OOPS!!

An amendment needs to be made to the results of the Junior Girls Discus event held at the school. The results should have been:

1st      Tiara Yates

2^nd Abby Hurst

3^rd Paris Southee

My apologies to the girls & their families for the mistake.

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

UNIFORM SHOP

Please note:

-School caps are now available for $10 each.

-All skorts have been reduced to $15

PRICE LIST

Shirts            $20

Jackets (fleece)        $35

Caps             $10

Hats             $10

Skorts           $15

WORKBOOKS

An assortment of workbooks for use at home are available for sale at the office.

Titles include:

Targeting Handwriting          $9.50

Go Maths                $15.95

Go Figure                $9.95

Go Check                $9.95

MATHS RESOURCES $1.00

For the next 2 weeks there will be an assortment of Maths resources for sale.

These include:

Games, rulers, calculators and other teaching tools.

All these items will be priced at $1.00.

Also available are assorted coloured lever arch folders for $2. Year 6 students may find them useful for High School next year!

COMMUNITY NOTICES

KIDS CLUB

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

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

WANGI RSL AMATEUR SAILING CLUB

“Try sailing” & “Learn to Sail” classes commence Sat 10 October at 9am.

Children must be able to swim 50m with a life jacket on.

Open Day Sat 5 September at 9:30am.

Information: Warwick Fatches 49753836

SWANSEA BELMONT NIPPERS

Registration Days held at Swansea Belmont Surf Club

Sun 30 Aug 10am-2am

Sun 6 Sept 10am-2am

Tues 8 Sept 6pm-8pm

(Birth certificate required to register)

Contact: Steven 0402464962,

Andrew 0425349605, Paul 0416048648

PETER PAN PRE-SCHOOL COMMUNITY FETE

Sat 12 Sept 10am- 2pm

Entertainment, Stalls, Food, Show Bags, Jumping Castle, Devonshire Teas, Face Painting, Trash & Treasure and more.

CARDIFF HIGH SCHOOL REUNION

A reunion has been organised for those students who were in Yr 12 of ’89

(Yr 10 of ’87 or Yr 11 of ’88)

Contact Nerissa 0420341554

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 24^h 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 27^th 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:

1^st place – Samantha Dilley

2^nd place – Enola Noble

3^rd place – Siena Johnson, Grace Van Den Boogaard & Nakita Yates

Encouragement – Jayden James

In the 3-6 section:

1^st place – Keeley McGlashan

2^nd place – Teagan Condrot

3^rd 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 3^rd August.

ATHLETICS UPDATE

Long jump & High Jump events that were postponed last term will now be held on Tuesday 4^th 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 2^nd in the 29ers Titles while Hayley & Iain came 3^rd.

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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PRINCIPALS REPORT:

To those children who have demonstrated persistence, confidence and growth in skill level it is worth reflecting on the following verse:

Winner’s Creed

If you think you are beaten, you are

If you think you dare not, you don’t;

If you’d like to win, but think you can’t

It’s almost certain you won’t.

If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost,

For out in the world we find

Success begins with a person’s faith

It’s all in the state of mind.

Life’s battles don’t always go

To the stronger or faster hand;

They go to the one who trusts in themselves

And always thinks “I CAN”.

Have faith in your abilities, persist with tasks and give everything your best.

As we wind down the end of this term I would like to acknowledge the fact that students have been extremely busy training and practicing for extra curricular activities such as; Dance Festival, Rugby League, Soccer and Talent Quest, on top of completing assessments. I am extremely proud of the efforts of all students as they prepare themselves for contests and performances. I am equally proud and thankful of the efforts of those staff involved in making these activities accessible to our children.

Yesterday the Senior Rugby League Team participated in the 2009 All Schools Paul Harragon Cup. The team played with strength of mind, determination and endurance to win every game in their pool, before going on to win the preliminary and semi-finals. After winning 8 consecutive games and remaining undefeated during the competition, our boys

played in the grand final against Blacksmiths, going down by one try. On behalf of the parents, Des Johnson the coach and myself, I would like to congratulate each and every one of the players for their commitment and thank them for the spirited effort.

Student reports will go home on Wednesday 8^th July and I would like to congratulate everyone on a wonderful effort for Semester 1. I encourage students and parents to read the comments carefully on the reports. Celebrate the successes of your child and discuss with them the areas that they will need to focus on for the second semester. Please note that it is the quality and strength of school/parent partnerships that significantly increases the social and academic development and well being of our children. When the school and parent/community work in collaboration, student achievements, successes and well being are improved.

Congratulations to the following students who have had NO ABSENCES this semester:

Jaden B 1/2, Samantha D 2/3, Nakita Y 1/2, Cory N K/1, Brooke T 2/3, Nakita W 2/3, Felicity Mc 4/5, Teagan C 5/6, Jai J 4/5, Georgia T 5/6.

An absolutely superb effort!

Please remember that next Friday 10^th July is the last day of school for this term. I would like to wish everyone a wonderful, safe break and look forward to catching up with you next term. Remember that Monday 27^th July is Staff Development Day. All children return on the Tuesday.

Enjoy the break!

Mr Barry Croft
Principal

“NUTRITION SNIPPET

Eat It To Beat IT: Quick & easy dinner with a stack of vegies!

Got home from work late? Kids hungry? Forget take-away. The kids will be fed in less than 10 minutes with this “no-fuss” recipe. You’d be waiting in the pizza queue for longer than that!

Vegie Omelette

1. Whisk 2 eggs with a fork

2. Pour into a small greased frypan

3. Throw in a couple of handfuls of finely chopped/grated vegies (carrot/zucchini/mushrooms/corn/capsicum)

4. Sprinkle reduced fat cheese over the top of the vegies

5. When egg starts to cook, fold the omelette over on itself

6. Voila! Dinner in less than 10 minutes! Serve with wholemeal toast.

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.

Many visitors take advantage of this peninsula location. No matter what the weather , one of the lakeside beaches is bound to be protected and ideal for a swim or family picnic as some of the historic photos below will show.

The word Wangi has been translated variously over time one translation is water another is night owl or dark green tree so Wangi Wangi means place of much water, many night owls or many dark green trees. The very early settlers most of whom were fishermen used the word to mean peninsula and Point Wollstonecroft was called “Little Wangi”. Captain Dangar’s 1826 sketch of the Lake marked Wangi Point as “Wonde Wonde”. There is no explanation of the marked difference between spelling and pronunciation.

As mentioned Edward Gostwyck Cory did not develop Wangi Wangi and this was because he already had large land holdings at Paterson. Early on Wangi Wangi became a haunt or hot spot for cattle thieves because of the ease with which the cattle could be penned on the narrow peninsula.

D.R. Israel bought the land about the turn of the century. Right up until 1916 a Chinese market garden, on the site which is now the Wangi Wangi Workers’ Club, and a vineyard were the only permanent residences. There was a tollgate near Lakeview, where a 6 pence entry fee was charged.

First subdivision D.P.8840 was declared on the 1/2/1916, being part of portion 38. It was Newcastle businessman DA. Israel who formed the Wangi Wangi Development Company and began to subdivide in 1916. A reserve had already been declared over the area at the actual Point in 1 897. A 100 ft reserve was also placed on the entire foreshore. With the development of the Cessnock coalfield, Wangi Wangi became a popular Christmas camping spot for the miners. A tent city sprang up along the shore of the bay during December and January when the mines were closed. A picture of the Wangi Wangi Tent city can also be seen in the display below.

D.R. Israel also developed tourism in the Wangi Wangi area, using his three ferries. There were three ferry wharves located at Lake View, Wangi Wangi and Wangi East, and local baths were also constructed nearby. There was also guesthouse built at Lake View.

The Wangi Wangi Public School first opened as a provisional public school in September 1920.