Phone 6768 7065 Fax 6768 7732 Email werriscrk-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web werriscrk-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Term 3, Week 5 18th August 2020

Calendar - 2020 August_________________________

Week 5

No Scheduled Events

Week 6

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Our Mission Statement

At Werris Creek Public School we ensure high levels of

learning for all students.

Our staff believe that all students can excel, and they willingly

challenge and change their own practices to meet that end.

Phone 6768 7065 Fax 6768 7732 Email werriscrk-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web werriscrk-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Message from the PrincipalYaama

Helen Schumann in our office will be on leave until term 4. Malinda Canham will

be relieving for Helen for the remainder of the term. We welcome Malinda to our

school and hope she has a great time at our fantastic school.

Latest Update for Schools regarding COVID-19Students should be at school unless:

• They have a medical certificate which states they are unable to return to

school due to an ongoing medical condition and the expected timeframe.

• They are currently unwell.

In accordance with advice from NSW Health, parents and carers are reminded

NOT to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest

flu-like symptoms. Schools will make arrangements for students who present as

unwell or have flu-like symptoms to be sent home.

Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to provide a copy of a negative

COVID-19 test result before being permitted to return to school.

We will continue to be vigilant when implementing infection control, physical

distancing and personal hygiene protocols including:

• Regular washing of hands

• Avoiding sharing of drinks or food

• Students to bring their own water bottles to school

• Coughing or sneezing into your elbow or tissue

Non-essential adults, including parents and carers are still not permitted on school

grounds. Please call from the gate and a staff member will come out to you. Many

thanks to our parents and community members who are following these guidelines.

An information booklet is available for parents. If you would like a copy please let

the school know so we can email or send one home for your reference.

We appreciate it has been a disruptive year and our students have missed out on

many amazing opportunities however, their health and wellbeing is our priority as

we navigate the crazy times of COVID-19.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lachy

Road CrossingA reminder to our parents and carers who collect their children from the side gate:

* Please come and collect your child from the gate side of the road, even if they are older.

* Please do not wait in the car on the opposite side of the road and call your child over to

cross the road by themselves.

Your children are very precious to all of us and we want to keep them safe. Thank you.

Learning with PassionI was able to spend some time in KH and K/1C’s room for a maths lesson.

I loved seeing how keen our younger students were able to engage in the maths

activities around sharing and division.

Jairell read me some of his book about squirrels. He’s doing an awesome job

of improving his reading.

2/3B gave me a sneak peak of their music performance on some drums.

It sounded very impressive.

Liam, Mia, Ty and Bailey-Jai all brought me their fantastic letter writing to their chosen

crayon based on the book The Day the Crayons Came Home.

Brock showed me his great writing about turtles. He had lots of information in his writing.

Over and AboveMaycee - for being a kind friend and making sure others felt included.

Jairell – for working really hard to improve his reading.

Lachlan – for going over and above to make sure our playground was tidy.

Lowanna – for always being a polite and friendly member of our school.

Ashton – for always willing to assist others.

Cooper – for going over and above by showing positive behaviours on and off the sporting fields.

Ryan – for continuously learning with passion and assisting others.

Jye – for continuously learning with passion and assisting others.

2021 Kindy Enrolment2021 Enrolments for Kindergarten 2021 are now being taken. Please contact the school office

on 6768 7065 for enrolment packages which contain dates for the Kindy transition program in

Term 4 (providing COVID-19 does not interfere).

Attendance Award

Kind regards

Jodie Bishop

Principal

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STUDENT BANKINGDue to Helen’s absence for six weeks, it

has been decided to pause Student Banking for the rest of the term. We will

resume Student Banking in Term 4. Thank you for your co-operation.

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Congratulations to all of our award winners

Merit AwardsTerm 2 Week 9

Over & Above Awards Term 2

KH Leio Lucas Maryellen Mackenzie

K/1C Anna Arlee Montana Tailor

2/3B Djaran Jairell Kenzie Sarah-May 2/3M Alex Amahlia Eli Kiaya 4/5H Ashton Cooper Kalahni NaKeshia 5/6W Caden Matthew Sophie Tanielle

KH Kendall & Mackenzie K/1C Dominic D, Lebron & Lachlan 2/3B Issac, Kenzie & Jairell 2/3M Amahlia, Jack, James, Jorja, Khloee, Liam, Lowanna & Miles

4/5H Ashton, Cooper, Jye & Ryan

5/6W Ataya, Braydon, Caden, Harry, Isla, Jay, Jarvis, Jono, Klallin, Matthew, Molly, Sophie, Tamika, Tremayne & Zack

Reading Awards

50 Nights - Tyler

100 Nights - Tahlia

week 4 sCHool assembly

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Life Education’s Healthy Harold will be at Werris Creek Public School on

9th - 14th September (Week 8 & 9) of Term 3.

Please be advised that due to Covid-19 restrictions, Healthy Harold

merchandise will not be available to purchase.

WINTER UNIFORMS

Sloppy Joe Jumpers $20Zipper Jumpers $25

(All Sizes Now Available)Girls Winter Tunics $50

(All Sizes Now Available)Beanies $5

Bucket Hats $15School Ties $16

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P & C NEWSOUR MISSION STATEMENT

We work alongside the school to support improved outcomes for all students.

We fundraise throughout the year to ensure our students, teachers and school have access to the

most up to date resources and equipment.

We support our local community and families and uphold the positive image of

Werris Creek Public School.

CLOTHING POOL

Our Clothing Pool is available and has many items for sale at great prices.

If you wish to purchase any items from the clothing pool please contact the

school office for details.

The Snack Shack is now open on Fridays only.

Our winter menu is now available. If you require a copy please contact the school

office.

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WORKING TOGETHER

LEARNING TOGETHER

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