Term 3, 2014

21.07.14

WYREEMA STATE SCHOOL

12 High St.,

Wyreema QLD 4352

Ph: (07) 4696 2130 Fax: (07) 4696 2538

www.wyreemass.eq.edu.au

OSHC at our school—

at your SERVICE! Phone Renae on 0429 915 159 or

Email: wyreemaoshc@gmail.com

2014201420142014————RUDD WINS!RUDD WINS!RUDD WINS!RUDD WINS!

Rudd took out the 2014 Wyreema Athletics’ Carnival, including the Ball Games and March Past. Rudd Sports’ Captain, Michelle Phillips, is pictured above right with the perpetual trophies and the Steele Sports’ Captain, Connor Jensen. It was a beautiful winter’s day for the carnival—nowhere near as cold as it had been before or after the day. All students tried their best on the day and many adults were impressed with the displays of SPORTSMANSHIP, RESILIENCE, PERSEVERANCE and TEAM SPIRIT that were evident throughout the day. Congratulations to our Age Champions, pictured above: Michelle, Emily, Angus and Connor. Thank you to the P and C for providing warm, delicious food and to staff for all they

THANKS TO ALL OF

THE FAMILIES THAT

WERE ABLE TO BE

THERE! THE DAY!

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP OF THE WEEK

During the day, setting your computer to automatically go to sleep

during short breaks can cut energy use by 70 percent.

Have you found us on Facebook yet? Find Wyreema School—view reminders and celebrations relating to your child’s Life at Wyreema State School.

OSHC at our school—at your SERVICE! ♦ run by qualified educators. ♦ children have more social opportunities – does your child need to improve in socialisation??? ♦ homework is correctly completed with professional a ssistance. ♦ extra education! (Give your child a boost in their education and confidence!) ♦ health and fitness – keep your children away from t he X-Box and TV in the afternoons! ♦ very reasonably priced.

Whether you’re working or not – it’s available to y ou!

Phone Renae on 0429 915 159 or email on wyreemaoshc@gmail.com

Find OSHC on Facebook!

Wyreema Warriors Wyreema Warriors Wyreema Warriors Wyreema Warriors Indoor SoccerIndoor SoccerIndoor SoccerIndoor Soccer

Parents and staff were thrilled to watch the Warriors first Indoor Soccer game. Friday night’s team consisted of: Michelle, Pita, Connor, Zoe, Noah and Jonah (pictured left).

We’ve had a lot of interest from students and/or families regarding Indoor SoccerWe’ve had a lot of interest from students and/or families regarding Indoor SoccerWe’ve had a lot of interest from students and/or families regarding Indoor SoccerWe’ve had a lot of interest from students and/or families regarding Indoor Soccer————where possible, where possible, where possible, where possible, we will rotate players this term so that everyone gets to play. If interest remains highwe will rotate players this term so that everyone gets to play. If interest remains highwe will rotate players this term so that everyone gets to play. If interest remains highwe will rotate players this term so that everyone gets to play. If interest remains high————we may be we may be we may be we may be able to make 2 teams in Term 4. Additional Indoor Soccer notes are available through the Office. able to make 2 teams in Term 4. Additional Indoor Soccer notes are available through the Office. able to make 2 teams in Term 4. Additional Indoor Soccer notes are available through the Office. able to make 2 teams in Term 4. Additional Indoor Soccer notes are available through the Office. For now, players are restricted to Grades 4For now, players are restricted to Grades 4For now, players are restricted to Grades 4For now, players are restricted to Grades 4----7.7.7.7.

Preps and Grade 1s:Preps and Grade 1s:Preps and Grade 1s:Preps and Grade 1s: This is such a lovely

photo of the younger cohort of our

school—we just had to include it in the

newsletter! (pictured left)

Please help us to welcome 7 new students to our Please help us to welcome 7 new students to our Please help us to welcome 7 new students to our Please help us to welcome 7 new students to our

schoolschoolschoolschool————brothers (from left and then clockwise): Tui, brothers (from left and then clockwise): Tui, brothers (from left and then clockwise): Tui, brothers (from left and then clockwise): Tui,

Jonal (JJ), Pita and Matai; below left and rightJonal (JJ), Pita and Matai; below left and rightJonal (JJ), Pita and Matai; below left and rightJonal (JJ), Pita and Matai; below left and right————Jade and Jade and Jade and Jade and

Jayden. Students, families and staff are very happy to Jayden. Students, families and staff are very happy to Jayden. Students, families and staff are very happy to Jayden. Students, families and staff are very happy to

have you (and your families!) on board!have you (and your families!) on board!have you (and your families!) on board!have you (and your families!) on board!

Fortnightly newsletters are sent by email to your email address and/ or given to your

eldest child at the school to take home. Newsletters are also put onto the school’s

website: www.wyreemass.eq.edu.au. In between newsletters, reminders are sometimes

posted onto the Wyreema SS Facebook. If this is not working for you and you would

rather have a reminder emailed to you or given a hard copy of any reminders or news

that is put onto Facebook, contact the Office for alternative arrangements to be made for

you.

Warriors Indoor

Soccer—next

game at 5.40pm,

Friday, July 25.

What Went Well! Wyreema Warriors Indoor Soccer!

Toowoomba City Mobile Library Every Friday outside of the school between 9.45 and 10.45 am.

WYREEMA SS LIBRARY

WYREEMA HALL MEETING -1ST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 7PM.

P and C News: UNIFORM REVIEW

At the P&C meeting on 16th July, there was a request for the Uniform Policy to be reviewed. It was

felt that a wider audience than just those attending the meeting should be able to provide input into

the decision making process.

In order to do this, details of the current policy, the current legislative requirements, and the

arguments for changing or keeping the current uniform policy will be outlined and distributed to all

parents prior to August 18th. Time will be allocated at the P&C meeting to be held on August 27th to

discuss both sides and an opportunity for parents to ask questions. Following the meeting the

answers to any questions raised will be communicated to the school community. A ballot paper will

be distributed to each family to complete and return by the end of Term 3. If greater than 50% of

families want the policy to be changed, then working parties will be created to draft a new uniform

policy for distribution and adoption.

All parents will be given the opportunity to contribute to the decision making process. If you cannot

attend the meeting on the 27th August, but would like questions raised and answered, then please

forward those questions to the P&C either via the P&C box in the office or via email

wyreemapandc@gmail.com

RECOMMENDATION: Join our Facebook page (Wyreema State School) for additional reminders and photos! We endeavour to keep you updated with important news through our newsletters, the front whiteboard and other notes.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL: I am always available—if not by straight away, definitely by appointment, to discuss any concerns you may have about your child/children or the school. Please do not let issues fester and become bigger than they deserve to be. Be part of the solution—not the problem!

Congratulations to Brianna, Ella, Tye, Jonah and Tui on their recent birthdays—pictured right.

VALUES OF THE WEEK:- THIS WEEK: Road Safety

Next Week: Forgiveness

LUKE BUCKLES PERPETUAL TROPHYLUKE BUCKLES PERPETUAL TROPHYLUKE BUCKLES PERPETUAL TROPHYLUKE BUCKLES PERPETUAL TROPHY Congratulations to Angus Draper, Angus Draper, Angus Draper, Angus Draper, pictured left, on being the recipient of Luke Buckles trophy for 2014. The trophy is awarded each Wyreema Athletics’ Carnival to the student that demonstrates the most sportsmanship, encouragement to others and team spirit. We were very proud of many students at the Athletics’ Carnival for those very values—it was a difficult decision for the staff to make this year. Angus was consistently encouraging and helping his peers all day—CONGRATULATIONS ANGUS!

MARCH PAST: Rudd House marching.

PRINCIPAL’S AWARD

Congratulations to Nick who was awarded the Principal’s Award on Parade last Friday. Nick has demonstrated exemplary respect for the school environment and is frequently spotted binning others’

RECORDS BROKEN

-at the Athletics’ Carnival!

9 yrs Boys 80m- Angus Draper 10 yrs Boys 100m- Noah Mould 12 yr Girls 100m- Michelle Philips 9 yrs Girls Discus- Emilie Hynes 12 yrs Girls High Jump- Michelle Philips

Student Council raised

$118.35 for the Toowoomba Hospice through Crazy Hair Day and a profit of $420 through the Pie

Cookbook: Cookbook: Cookbook: Cookbook: We have some clever parents ready to collate a Wyreema SS Cookbook as a school fundraiser. They need your favourite family recipe and a picture of your family to go with it! Please send your recipe and photo to

LUCKY PREPS! Our lucky Preps received their Prep Packs before the June holidays from the school and P and C. In the packs, they have lots of new stationary such as felt pens, pencil, sharpener, paper and eraser. They also have alphabet cards and booklet, information for parents and a story book.

PLAYGROUP

Playgroup is held at the school every school day Wednesday

from 9am. Everyone is welcome!

Term 3, 2014

21.07.14 UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY

Wednesday 23 Small Schools’ Athletics’ Carnival—field events at Cambooya SS.

Thursday 24 Mt Cootha Planetarium Excursion for Middle and Upper Pods.

Friday 25 Small Schools’ Athletics’ Carnival—track events and ballgames at Bunkers’ Hill SS

AUGUST

Monday 4 School Photo Day

Tuesday 5 Wyreema Hall Meeting—7pm

Friday 8 NAIDOC Day for our school.

Monday 18 ADIDAS Fun Run practice begins. Sponsorship forms sent home.

Wednesday 27 P and C Meeting at 6pm. Childcare available. Everyone is welcome!

SEPTEMBER

Monday 1 Toowoomba Regional Council Recycling and Waste Management sessions for students (at school)

STUDENTS OF THE WEEKSTUDENTS OF THE WEEKSTUDENTS OF THE WEEKSTUDENTS OF THE WEEK Term 2, WEEK 9 : In the Lower Pod, Jemaye was helping a lot at the Athletics’ Carnival and showed Team Spirit! Tye, from Upper Pod, has worked conscientiously and is making progress in his learning. In the Middle Pod, Bella is always actively involved in classroom discussions. Well

Term 3, WEEK 1 : Tui , in the Middle Pod, has adjusted well to his new classroom routines. In the Upper Pod, Paige is always a keen learner and a friendly, caring student. Trai , from Lower Pod, has been helpful and kind to other Playgroup children. Congratulations on your efforts, students!