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46 Gsell Street, Wanguri NT 0810• PO Box 40519 Casuarina NT 0811
Phone: 08 89271655 • Fax: 08 8945 2193
Web: www.wanguriprimary.nt.edu.au • DECS: http://www.nt.gov.au/
Emails: [email protected] • [email protected]
THE WANGURI WORD
Term 2 Issue 5
Wednesday 11 June 2014
Principal: Gail Quigley Assistant Principal: Pam Adam
Administration Manager: Robyn Nowland Assistant Principal: Michael Calwell
Front Office: Jayne Carter, Olga Dalrymple Senior Teacher Early Years: Michaela McNair
& Justine Cox Senior Teacher Primary Years: Julie Fraser
Aboriginal and Islander Education Worker: Special Needs Teacher: Helen Johnson
(AIEW): Esther Carolin
Dates to Remember
Inside this Issue
From the Principal 1
Assembly Awards 2
Sustainability News 3
DSTA News 3
Safety Messages 4
Sports News 4
Crazy Hair Day 2
1
Good afternoon Wanguri community
With only one week to go until the end of term it is hard to believe how fast the term has gone. It has certainly been an action packed term with our grand finale being our Athletics events and twilight carnival next week.
Twilight Carnival
Please remember that on Tuesday 17 June our school hours have changed to accommodate our Twilight Carnival. School will commence at 12pm and finish at 6pm. There will be no supervision of students before 12 pm. OSHC will provide before school care from 7.30 am to 12 pm for students who normally attend OSHC. There are also limited spaces available for students who do not usually attend the Wanguri OSHC Program. Bookings are essential for all placements. I am really looking forward to my first Wanguri Athletics Carnival and meeting with you all. Mrs Dolan has been able to secure the assistance of a group of US Marines for our Athletics week. I am sure the students (and the parents) will welcome them to our school. A program of events will be sent out shortly.
Improvements to our school
In our last newsletter I detailed the improvements to our infrastructure that have been prioritised by our School Council. As I explained, one of our improvements is the installation of the ‘Big Ass Fans’ to our undercover assembly area. For those of you who aren’t aware, ‘Big Ass Fans’ is the actual name of the company that supplies the large fans. I have provided the link to the website for those of you who are interested. www.bigassfans.com
This week we received notification that we have been successful in our request to upgrade our stage so we can use it as a Music teaching space therefore freeing up the room next to the OSHC. This will be an exciting development for our school. We have also been actively working on the upgrade to our Preschool play equipment and getting quotes and ideas to make it state-of-the-art for our Preschoolers. There has even been talk of creating a dry river bed ☺Wanguri Primary school is certainly moving ahead into the future.
Flexi Schools
Next term we will be implementing on line ordering for our Canteen. Flexi Schools is an on line ordering system where parents and students can order their recess and lunches on line. No more hunting for loose change, last minute ordering and students loosing their change. You can even order the whole week at once or weeks in advance. You can order via computer, iPad or phone.
This will be a gradual implementation throughout the first few weeks of Term 3. More information will be provided at the beginning of next term. I have attached the link to the website so you can go in and have a look. www.flexischools.com.au
Notify the school if your child is absent
Please remember it is very important to contact us every time your child is absent from school.
Did you know….
that unexplained absences by a parent/carer -
• will effect staffing levels in our school. The number of teachers in a school is based on the number of students attending and notified absences, not by the number of students enrolled.
• will effect families financially who receive benefits from DHS (formally Centrelink) after a certain number of unnotified absences.
Parents can notify the front office on 89271655, email [email protected] or if you can’t contact us on the day of absence, please send a letter or email once your child returns to school. Thank you.
Regards
Gail Quigley
Principal
June
13 Assembly 8.40 am
16 Sports Field Events 8.30 am - 12.55 pm
17 Twilight Sports Carnival 1 pm - 6 pm School begins at 12pm
18 800m race 8.30 am - 9.30 am
18 Semester 1 Reports sent home with students
20 Last day of Term 2
July
21 Pupil Free Day
22 Students resume for Term 3
13 Crazy Hair Day
T Jones
• Erin Downey - for consistently working hard in Maths groups.
• Ryan Halfpenny - for consistently working hard on writing tasks.
• Mason Miller - using phonics to sound out words correctly.
T Laskazeski • Izayah Emmerson - for always joining in class discussions.
T Costelloe • Felix Sargent - for consistently trying his best during literacy groups.
• Evgenia Vrontos - for being a kind and helpful class member.
1 Stephenson • Nektarios Pizanias - for trying hard in all learning areas.
• Pabalo Assan-Petterson - for great participating in Modeled Reading.
2 Henschke • Nathaniel May - for trying his best at all times.
• Mia Parker - for completing all her homework promptly and to a high standard.
3 Amidy • To all students in Year 3 Amidy for working so hard during the NAPLAN tests in Week 5.
3 McNair
• Mohamed Mansaray - for diligently 'Reading the Walls' during reading groups.
• Jamie Ballinger - for identifying changes in Darwin's local community during History.
• Nikolas Pizanias - for excellent charcoal and line work for his owl portrait in Art.
4 Robinson • Jett Butler - for excellent results in literacy assignments.
• Taylia Langdon - for excellent results in literacy assignments.
3/4 Reyneke • Lenny Roe - for his great effort in writing a literary recount.
• Paulino Lay - for always working hard and helping others.
5 Glover • Kyra Hawkey - for becoming a mathematics ‘super tester’.
• Imandi Kodituwakku - for being a times tables super star.
6 Dobrini • Lily Websdale - for settling into a new school. Welcome to Wanguri!
6 Fraser • Hannah Goerlich-Voutt - for excellent reading and writing skills.
• Edwin Aldrin - for great spelling results and training hard for school Sports Day.
Mrs Goodman • Year 1 Finn - for excellent sportsmanship and support of each other.
• Transition Costelloe - for best listening and best effort in PE this year.
1 Tsikouris • Holly Joyce - for learning the Months of the Year.
• Maria Petrakis - for being a caring and considerate class member.
1 Finn • Max Shepherd - for contributing consistently to class discussions.
• Keana Ricardo - for being a kind helpful class member.
2 McLean • Patrick Gardiner - for being a responsible independent learner.
5 Webb • Zachariah Mozer - for always putting 100% effort into his work and a great Historical Narrative.
• Sebastian Barreto - for improvement in his attitude to school work.
Mr King • Isabella Crone - for excellent musicianship during band practice.
• Ashtyon Kay - for great concentration during music class.
Ms Crisp • Dani Limerick - for writing complete sentences.
• Matthew - for always being enthusiastic to participate in learning.
HATS, HATS, HATS!!! Over the past three weeks there has been an average of 30 hats per week found by our cleaning staff on school grounds after the students have gone home. All named hats are returned to students but there is a pattern emerging with many of the same hats being found week after week. Some students are not taking very good care of their hats and consequently missing out on play time at lunch and recess. Please help your child by ensuring they have a hat in their bag everyday. Thank you.
This Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY! This Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY! This Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY! This Friday is CRAZY HAIR DAY!
The SRC’s 1st fundraiser for 2014
All money raised will go to charity
Batchelor Camp - Years 4 & 5
URGENT Batchelor Camp deposit payments were due 6 June. We have extended the due date to accommodate more families. Please pay by the end of this week or your child may miss out on a place.
Girraween Open Day Excursion
The Sustainability Ambassadors went on an excursion to Girraween Primary School. We sold snake bean seeds and put up a stall with lots of posters about our community. We had lots of fun and sold a lot of bean seeds. We took lots of photos and got some ideas for things to do at our school. We learnt about recycling and we saw very creative things that we can do at Wanguri Primary School.
Jemma and Rowan
I liked everything. There was a museum of live disasters, they had heaps of craft to show us and they had computers with power points. I also thought the bird feeders were cool. They were bees made out of a big tin can and fly screen for the wings. I had lots of FUN!! Jessica
The trip to Girraween was an amazing experience. My favourite part was looking at the AMAZING plant structures. It gave us brilliant ideas for the school garden. It was a fun experience. Quigley
My favourite bit in Girraween was learning about hydroponics and aquaponics. Hydroponics are plants grown in water instead of soil, and aquaponics are when you add fish to the water. Isaac
My favourite thing at Girraween was the aquaponics and hydroponics. They were smartly laid out and it was interesting. David
I loved how they used dead batteries for fun games. James
My favourite thing was trying the buffalo burgers, they were really juicy. Grace
My favourite things about the excursion were the little baby piglets, goats and cows. I also liked the displays, especially the butterfly farm. Imandi
The tyre garden was the best because there were couches made out of recycled tyres. Mia
My favourite thing at Girraween was the butterfly garden because the butterflies were very
beautiful. I also liked the pigs. There were two black ones and one was white with black
spots. Hermione
Wanguri Athletics Carnival 2014
Monday 16 June – FIELD EVENTS 9- 12 year olds field events rotations. 8.30 – 1pm. The field events will include high jump, long jump,
discus and shot put.
Tuesday 17 June - 12pm and finish at 6pm.
12.00pm Class starts
1.45pm Preschool races
2.00 pm 200m/100m sprints (9-12 years) Council Oval
2.00pm Tabloid Sports (Transition – Year 3) School
4.00 pm Sprints (Transition – Year 3) Council Oval
4.00pm Team Games (9-12 years) School
4.45pm Afternoon tea
4.45pm Parent races/US Marine races
5.10pm Relays (9-12 years)
5.30pm Thank you and pack up (Parents may take their children home)
6.00pm End of carnival
Parents: If you want to feed your child from the canteen, please purchase the food and bring it to student.
Students: If you’re not in an event, stay in the tent.
ALL parents must sign their students out if leaving before 6pm. Please see your child’s classroom teacher or the staff member with
the orange fluoro vest who is Supervisor for their house tent.
Wednesday 18 June - 800m race for 8-12 years. 8.30 - 9.45am
Optional to run the 800m but all Grade 3 – 6 students will attend.
One more week of school and we have the month long holidays in front of us. I am sure we are all looking forward to the rest, however, the children can get restless after a few days off and then creeps in the “I’m bored”, “there’s nothing to do” comments. If this is the case, jump onto the DCO website www.defence.gov.au/dco/nt.htm and have a look under events and news for exciting things to do.
Another option to keep the children busy this holiday period is search the Darwin Waterfront website at www.waterfront.nt.gov.au under the events tab. The Waterfront always has awesome school holiday activities during the holidays.
The local libraries also offer a good break. They have daily activities for children and you can relax with a book yourself. Search under the “What’s On” tab at www.darwin.nt.gov.au/libraries. These are just a few ideas for you to start with.
Remember to inform me of any changes in your circumstances; such as deployments, attachments, exercises and/or postings. It is a very busy time of year for all Defence personnel.
Have a super relaxing holiday and we will see everyone for Semester 2 on 22 July 2014.
Please stay safe. If you are travelling by car remember, Stop, Revive, Survive.
Enjoy
Rachel Dolan 8927 1655
Apple slinkies are back on Tuesday’s at recess
News from the Sports DeskNews from the Sports DeskNews from the Sports DeskNews from the Sports Desk School Cluster Teams
Congratulations to Kurt Parriman, who has been selected to represent the NT at the Australian Rugby Championships in Sydney. Unfortunately it is on at the same time as the school camp to Canberra. When tough decisions like that need to be made, you know life is good! Great work Kurt, well deserved!
Wanguri Athletics Carnival
A booklet will be sent home to all families this week. We have 10 US Marines attending our morning Field Events and our Twilight carnival!!! How amazing is that? A big thanks to Rachel Dolan for making her crazy ideas come to fruition. Picture this: 10 US Marines vs our parents in a tug of war…would we need up to 50?(No offence!)
Teeth / Sugar / Acid
All the Year 5 and 6 students were impressed with the Oral Health facts they learnt last Friday, from Aislinn of Laser Dentistry, Casuarina Village. A BIG THANKYOU to Aislinn who came on her day off and brought a bag of goodies for each student, which included a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Did you know?
• You should wait 30 minutes before brushing your teeth after consuming soft drink. • Swimming pool acid is the highest acid level our teeth are exposed to. • Sugar in food combines with the plaque on teeth to become acid, which rots teeth. • Only use a pea sized amount of paste on your toothbrush. • Never swallow toothpaste. • Rinse your mouth with water after drinking or eating sugary or acidic foods. • Change your tooth brush every 3 months. • Juice is highly acidic, eat the fresh fruit instead. • Water is the best drink choice.
Children are all too often injured by fireworks each year on Territory Day. A good way to enjoy fireworks on Territory Day is to attend one of the NT Government funded public fireworks displays around the NT.
If you do plan to use your own fireworks, remember to follow all the safety instructions to reduce the chances of injury from fireworks to your family and friends.
Trampoline safety Trampoline safety Trampoline safety Trampoline safety
It's flippin' importantIt's flippin' importantIt's flippin' importantIt's flippin' important
An estimated eight kids a day are injured by trampolines in Australia, and hundreds of Australian children are taken to hospital every year for trampoline-related injuries. Don’t let your trampoline spring a nasty surprise.
The ACCC, Kidsafe and state consumer protection agencies have teamed up with Olympian trampolinist Blake Gaudry to help parents and carers keep trampolining safe for kids.
As part of the campaign, there is a fun safety video and fact card with a five-step safety checklist of trampolines available from the campaign site www.productsafety.gov.au./trampolinesafety
