W a u c h o p e P u b l i c S c h o o lPrincipal: Cameron OsborneWaugh Street, Wauchope NSW 2446Ph: 02 6585 2277E: wauchope-p.school@det.nsw.edu.auWeb: https://wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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27 February 2020

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Sport News P. 2P&C News P. 4

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Block 21The new building has been handed over to us which is incredibly exciting for our students, staff and community. It is an absolutely amazing building. In the future, we will have an official opening. However, our plan is to spend time moving resources and students into the building and acclimatise to the new surroundings. Many Parents will get to see the new building if they come to the Kindergarten and Stage 3 Parent Information afternoons on Wednesday 4 March. Students in Years 5, 6 and Class 3/4AD will move into their new rooms at staggered times throughout Monday 2 March.Kindergarten classes and K-6KD will move in on Tuesday

3 March at staggered times. All Kindergarten parents will need to collect their child from the new classrooms on the lower level at 3pm unless they have an alternative way home e.g. bus or walk.Hopefully, I’m in a position to send home a brochure about the new building today with a map of the school where every class is placed for your convenience.As absolutely everything is brand new in this new facility we are setting our expectations for in and around the building as we want it to stay as new and as clean as possible. If you see your child disrespecting this new area or any area for that matter please speak to them. This includes younger siblings.One new expectation we have

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Thursday 27 February ☼ Parent Information Afternoon

- Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 (not 3/4AD) ☼ Canterbury Bulldogs visit

Monday 2 March ☼ Young Leaders Day - Sydney ☼ North Coast Cricket Trials girls ☼ Moving Day! - 3/4AD, 6JF,

6MN, 5/6CW, 5CG, 6SG, 5NP, 5EMTuesday 3 March

☼ Moving Day! - KDB, KLF, KJL, K/6KD, KLBTuesday 3 - Friday 13 March

☼ Intensive SwimmingWednesday 4 March

☼ North Coast Swimming Carnival - Coffs Harbour

☼ Parent Information Afternoon - Years 5-6, Kindergarten and Class 3/4AD

☼ Maths ManiaFriday 6 March

☼ Debating WorkshopTuesday 10 March

☼ H/CH Boys and Girls Soccer TrialsThursday 12 March

☼ P&C AGM - 6:00pmFriday 13 March

☼ H/CH Rugby League TrialsWednesday 18 March

☼ Netball Cup

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is children and parents only walk on the concrete areas. We don’t want people walking on the wooden covered seating areas. The two reasons for this are we want them clean for seating purposes but we are mainly concerned about the large steps particularly for our younger students. We don’t want any nasty accidents. I’m asking all senior students and visitors to set the example for the Kindergarten children.We obviously don’t want people running through the new bark gardens.From Monday the front entrance will be open. The driveway gate will be closed as this will just be for vehicle access. There are two entrances on Waugh Street, one entrance on Mackay Street and four entrances on Campbell Street.Parent Information AfternoonsWe hope we have as many parents as possible attend these afternoons. I encourage every parent to book a three-way meeting with your child’s class teacher. We must all work together to get the best from our children/students. At a minimum, it is vitally important that your children think you are working with the teacher.School Supplies ReminderSo far 110 out of 662 students have paid this $20 levy. Please do so at your earliest opportunity.Young Leaders DayGood luck to our leaders at the conference in Sydney on Monday. Mrs Lovett will meet you outside the Convention Centre. Hopefully, we will see some student recounts in an upcoming newsletter.

Debating WorkshopsWe have eight students participating in a full day debating workshop on Friday 6 March. I’m sure they will enjoy the experience and we look forward to finding and hearing their new talents. Thank you, Mrs Welch, for supporting the students.P&C Meeting and AGM

The AGM will commence at 6:00pm on Thursday 12 March in the school staffroom. This will be followed by the monthly general meeting. We had some lovely new parents attend the last meeting. If you can spare the time we actually have fun at the meetings.Playground EquipmentAt school, we do everything we can to ensure children’s safety. The Department has a rule that if children are on the fixed playground equipment we must have a teacher within two metres of the equipment supervising.We currently have a large number of children who play on the equipment unsupervised after school. We are very concerned that an accident will occur. Please talk to your child about going straight home after school so we don’t have any unnecessary accidents. However, if you are with your child who is on the equipment please stand close and supervise them so we can avoid/minimise injuries. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with the safety of our children.

Mr Cameron Osborne

Sport

Intensive Swimming

This program starts on Tuesday 3 March. Please ensure your child has the correct requirements particularly dry items for afterwards. This two weeks will be tiring for the children attending and also the teachers. Please ensure your child gets plenty of sleep during this time and I’ll do my best to ensure the teachers get their rest!North Coast SwimmingHuge good luck to Axl, Noah, Flynn and Zac for this carnival next Wednesday. I can’t wait to hear how they go. Fingers crossed that they qualify for State. Winter SportHopefully, as many families as possible have registered their children for a winter sport. Remember to use your $100 voucher.Sport is not only great for a healthy lifestyle but it assists children’s development with social skills on so many levels. It is of massive benefit.Bulldogs VisitWe enjoyed a visit from the Canterbury Bulldogs today. They play Canberra in a trial game this weekend.CricketGood luck to Jessica M who will trial for the North Coast team on Monday

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Religious Education at Wauchope PS

Special Religious Education (SRE) and Special Education in Ethics (SEE)At Wauchope Public School SRE and SEE is delivered on Thursdays and is held at various times during the day for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. SRE and SEE will start Term 1, Week 6, Thursday 5 March.During the time that SRE/SEE classes are being held, students not attending will be located in a separate space and will participate in meaningful activities (activities could include reading, private study or completing homework).A parent/carer may at any time notify the school in writing that they wish to change their decision. Students will continue the same arrangement as the previous year unless a parent/carer has requested a change in writing.Christian SRE is provided by SRE teachers from different Christian denominations and churches. All Christian SRE teachers are authorised and trained by an approved provider.

The curriculum, GodSpace, is based on Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture and can be found at the link below. Christian SRE engages students in conversations as they question life, explore values and discover faith. For more information about Combined Christian Special Religious Education and the listed denominations, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the name of the approved provider website.ht tps : / /educat ion.nsw.gov.au/ teach ing-and- lea rn ing /curriculum/learning-across-the-curriculum/religion-and-ethics/approved-sre-providershttps://nswactbaptists.org.au/authorised-sre-curriculum/

Special Religious Education (SRE): Catholic SRECatholic SRE teachers (also known as Catechists) are authorised by the local parish and trained by the Diocese of the Catholic Church.The Catholic SRE curriculum is approved by the Bishop of the Diocese in liaison with religious education experts. Lessons include activities that are fun and inclusive for students, whilst also providing them with the opportunity to critically explore in-depth their faith and to pray and reflect.Catholic SRE teachers engage young people in hearing the Good News about Jesus Christ and learning the key elements of our Christian life and culture.More information about Catholic

SRE, including the authorised curriculum scope and sequence, please visit the Catholic Diocese of Lismore Curriculum website and/or the Catholic Diocese of Lismore website:http://ccd.lism.catholic.edu.au/welcome/curriculum/ https://www.lismorediocese.org/

Special Education in Ethics (SEE)SEE classes support children develop a life-long capacity for making well-reasoned decisions about ethical issues. Through balanced argument students learn to disagree respectfully, to challenge ideas and to support their arguments with considered evidence. Our volunteer SEE teachers use lesson materials which present a range of stories, scenarios and questions to generate discussion. SEE teachers are trained to impartially facilitate student discussions, helping students develop their critical thinking and collaborative inquiry skills. SEE teachers support student learning by:• showing genuine curiosity and interest in the questions being discussed• staying neutral• creating space for students to think, share ideas, give reasons and ensuring SEE is provided by Primary Ethics. You can find out more information about the program from the Primary Ethics Website.primaryethics.com.auWauchope Public School website https://wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ provides information on these options to support parent/carer choice.

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P&C NewsNOTICE OF AGMWauchope Public School P&C Association is holding the 2020 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 12 March 2020 in the staffroom starting at 6:00pm.All positions will be declared vacant including President, Vice President 3-6, Vice President K-2, Secretary, Treasurer, Woosh Rep and Canteen Rep. All new parents/ carers and community members are welcome to join the general committee.Kind RegardsSarsha Walker - P&C PresidentCommunity News