Excellence, Opportunity and Success

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: www.wauchope-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Presentation Days

This week we held our very enjoyable K-2 and 3-6 annual Presentation Days. These are always very special days and this year was no exception. Congratulations to all of the award winners especially the major prize winners.I would like to congratulate and farewell our 2015 school leaders. They have all shown excellent leadership skills throughout the year and I anticipate very bright futures for all of them. Well done Ebony D, Izacc B, Mia W, Tom F, Harrison L, Lachlan W, Genevieve R and Hannah A S.

Congratulations to the 2016 school leaders who were inducted yesterday.The Captains are Emily B and

Sam S. Vice Captains: India E and Bodhi M. Prefects: Jayde J, Meghan R, Blake M and Jeremy S.

Other very special award winners were: Dux: Ebony D, Achiever of the Year: Evie B, Outstanding Attitude: Genevieve R, Stage 2 Citizenship: Kohan P, Stage 3 Citizenship: Tyler M, Indigenous Ambassador Award: Jye C, Infants Citizenship: Brock C, Young Achiever Award: Tia G , Reach for the Stars Awards: Noah O, Chelsea B, Xaviour C, Levi W and Pamela D

Thursday 3 December ☼International Day of Disability ☼High School Orientation Day

Friday 4 December ☼Aunty Helen’s Farewell - 10.30am

Monday 7 December ☼Year 6 Graduation Assembly ☼P & C Meeting - 6.00pm

Wednesday 9 December ☼K-2 Christmas Concert ☼Science Trap

Thursday 10 December ☼Year 6 Farewell and Year 5

Disco at Wauchope RSL ClubFriday 11 December

☼Semester 2 Reports go home ☼Talent Quest

Monday 14 December ☼Stage 2 Pool Party ☼Stage 1 Movie Day ☼Kindergarten Fun Day

Tuesday 15 December ☼Stage 3 Pool Party

Wednesday 16 December ☼Last day of school for students

Thursday 17 - Friday 18 December ☼Staff Development Day

Thursday 21 January 2016 ☼Uniform Shop open 10.00 - 12.00noon

Friday 22 January 2016 ☼Uniform Shop open 10.00 - 12.00noon

Wednesday 27 January 2016 ☼Staff Development Day

Thursday 28 January 2016 ☼School commences for Year 1-6

Thursday 4 February 2016 ☼Kindergarten commences

This IssueCalendar P. 1

Assembly Awards P. 3-6P & C P. 6/7

Community News P. 7

Term 4 Week 9 NewsletterThursday 3 December 2015

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School Spectacular

Welcome back to our choir members who performed at this incredible event last week. The children had another brilliant experience. Thank you once again Mrs Brassey and Mrs Dignum for their time and effort with this experience.I know the children who travelled down with Ms Millard, Mrs Falk and Mrs Reeves had a great day and also enjoyed the experience.2015 Talent QuestOur school talent quest will be held on Friday 11 December. There is a limit of one act (entry) per person. Performances must be no longer than one minute and 30 seconds. If you would like to enter the talent quest, please see Mrs Shields for a note and infants can collect notes from Mrs Kath Bailey. The form needs to be completed and returned to Mrs Shields ASAP.Thank you - Mrs Jordan Shields

Aunty Helen - FarewellWe will be celebrating Aunty Helen’s time at Wauchope Public School followed by the cutting of the cake and official re-opening of the ‘Bush Tucker Garden’. The farewell takes place on Friday 4 December at 10.30am in the schools assembly hall.

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Thank you to the following people for their special contributions that ensured our special days were a success: Mrs Hollis/Mrs Stephens /Mrs Foster (decorations / floral arrangements), Mr Lindner/Mrs Bourke (program, certificates, slide shows, photography), Ms Storm (dance performance), Mrs Brassey/Mrs Dignum (choir), Mr Baker/Mr Beard (main organisers), Mrs Gowan/Mrs Reeves/Mr Beard/ Mrs Bailey (comperes), Mrs Darcy/Ms Millard (behind the scenes), Mrs Croft (photography), Mr Hurrell (the muscle) and our band teachers.At the conclusion of both presentations I was approached by several parents and congratulated for the great school we have at WPS and what wonderful students and teachers we have. National AthleticsAll the very best of luck to our talented athlete Kaal W. He will be competing at the Nationals in the 100m, 200m, Shot Put, Discuss and relay commencing on Friday and finishing on Tuesday 8 December. A marvellous experience. We look forward to hearing about his results and experiences.Don’t DIS my AbilityToday’s campaign celebrates the diversity and ability of people with disability. More information can be found at www.dontdismyability.com.auHigh School Transition Day Year 6 are enjoying a High School experience today at Wauchope High School. Thank you Mrs Gowan for coordinating.Aunty Helen FarewellThis assembly will commence on Friday 4 December at 10:30am in the hall. All are welcome to attend.Year 6 Graduation AssemblyYear 6 will be presented with their graduation certificates at this assembly commencing on Monday 7 December at 10am.

P&C Meeting/DinnerThis meeting has been moved to Monday evening commencing at 6pm due to the Year 6 Farewell being on Thursday evening. At the conclusion of the shortened meeting we will enjoy a dinner together. Anyone who has assisted with our P&C in any way this year is more than welcome to attend.K-2 Christmas ConcertThis fantastic celebration is on next Wednesday 9 December. It will be followed by a family picnic/barbecue. This will be a lovely way to finish the school year. Feel free to bring a blanket or some chairs to sit on. Thank you in advance to our P&C for assisting with this. Parents are expected to stay with their children and supervise their own children at the picnic. Staff will not be supervising the children during this time. If parents allow their children to be on the equipment that is your choice and your job to supervise. Obviously alcohol and smoking is not permitted on school grounds.Year 6 FarewellThis is the highlight of the year for Year 6 and concludes seven years of Primary education. Thursday 10 December is the big night. Year 5 are to arrive at 7:30pm for the Stage 3 disco. The staff are very much looking forward to this evening with a fantastic group of Year 6 students.Semester 2 Reports These will be distributed on Friday 11 December. They will be addressed to the parent and are expected to arrive home unopened and in mint condition as hours of time and effort have been put into the preparation and production of these.Last NewsletterThe last newsletter for the year will be published on Thursday 10 December. Any photos taken after this date will be placed on the school’s website for your perusal.

Cameron Osborne

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Assembly Awards Years 3-6

3-6 JG: Malakai C, Pail W and Reginald G

K-6KD: Shannon S and Sam E

3KD: Riley C, Jack D, Alivia A, Holly B, Bella H, Nevaeh S, Tyson H-W, Taye H and April G

3LR: Chelsea F, Phoenix W, Mia P, Liah W, Marli L, Amielle S, Gemma C, William O, Xavier L-L

3MJ: Olivia S, Amarlie E, Jenna H, Zak R, Tianne S, Natasha G, Ella Z, Ryan T and Lakaiya L

3/4MN: Dean A, Jade P, McKenna D, Jocelyn T-S, Kobi M, Kohan P, Ava T and Hailey R

3/4TC: Kurt G, Brayden P and Roxy B

4DW: Maddison E, Riley H, Tayla H, Harrison S, Hamish O, Summer B, Madi B, Ashlee S, Zali C and Keagan M

4VM: Jayden N, Jackson M, Violet R, Jessie L, Jessica B, Laura F, Blake H, Bodhi C, Blade H and Nashelle S

4/5AD: Thomas B, Jade M, Sarah G, Brayden W, Justice-Lee P, Amanda S, Ella M, Sophie G and Elaina C

Outstanding Sportswoman, Sportsman: Stella T and Lachlan W

Premiers Sporting Challenge: Tom F

Touch Football NC Finalist: Nicola A-S, Hannah A-S, Genevieve R, Ebony D, Stella T, Courtney M, Mia W, Evie B, Sophy M, Courtney P, Tamara B and Amber M

Music Award: Darcy-Jane H and Skyla I

NSWPSSA Athletics: Ryan B and Kaal W

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5JH: Monique R, Jayde J, Phoebe H, Jeremy S, Callum J, Phoebe H, Elye B, Samuel Band Grace M

5JF: Taya M, Ryan B, Isaac F, Hannah S, Courtney L, Nicholas P, Alec C, Nicole P, and Emelya M

5/6WH: Morrow T, Kayley M, Emily B, Breanna K, Noah C, Bethany C, Harrison L, Mackenzie T-S and Garet H

5/6JP: Cheryl W, Georgie D, Skyla I, Bradley N, Mitchell M and Resey C

6SG: Bryce C, Josh G, Genevieve R, Nicola A-S, Laura B, Abbi K-M, Clint D and Isacc R

6JS: Sophie W-N, Liam H, Sophy M, Vivien P, Tahlia C, Amber M, Bree H and Brock R

6JM: Braiden K, Mia W, Darcy-Jane H, Evie B, Sophie M, Blake S, Hannah A-S and Dylan M

Assembly Awards K - 2

1KB: Dannielle R, Trent T, Shelby H, Lizzy H, Aleisha G, Hugh H and Ava P

1KN: Jessica M, Zac L, Ava N, Preston C, Jaime F, Ned J and Jayden S

1LF: Kye D, Teleisha E, James P, Chloe M, Pearl M, Andrei P and Tane S-P

Champion House: Gordon

Curriculum Awards: Tyler M, Bejay D, Jacob W, Mia W, Tarleah O-B, Garet H, Ebony D, Tamara B, Kyle B and Corban F

Indigenouse Ambassador Award: Jye C and Georgie D

General Awards: Harley B, Tyler M, Evie B, Marcus H, Kohan P and Amielle S

Leadership Awards: Ebony D, Izaac B, Mia W, Tom F, Genevieve R, Harrison L, Lachlan W and Hannah A-S

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1BB: Alyssa B, Alex L, Joel F, Summer S, Yasmin A, Viv M and Summah H

K-2AP: Garrick P, Nicholas Y and Nash J

2HJ: Tiana D, Marney R, Lana C, Zuriah C, Harrison L, Dylan D and Brianna B

2MG: Jacob H, Tyler D, Samantha S, Bonnie C, Hayden A, Molly L and Zoe H

1/2WM: Thomas G, Brock C, Shyla W, Cheyanne E, Grace W, Hamish M and Brodie G

2HL: Mikayla H, William N, Corey D, Suraya C, Mia S, Bailey A and Maxwell C

KDB: Abby P, Odin A, Ella D, Syd B, Soren M and Michael C

KJB: Sam H, Kalan C, Kyden W, Emily O, Flynn N and Zoe S

KJL: Zara M. Bodhi T, Joelie S, Shiloh M, Connor A and Anastasia H

KLB: Flynn D, Noah L, Lilly S, Ava C, Rosie F and Noah A

2016 School Leaders: Emily B, India E, Jayde J, Bodhi M, Blake M, Meghan R, Jeremy S and Sam S.

Major Awards Winner: Brock C, Tiana D, Tia G, Bonnie C and Spencer M

Reach for the Stars Achiever: Noah O, Chelsea B, Xaviour C, Levi W and Pamela D

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KMM: Charlotte C, Charlie B, Lucas S, Saffron B, Tahniesha D and Savannah S

Schools Spectacular Broadcast Details

Tune in together to watch the Schools Spectacular broadcast!The Schools Spectacular will once again be screened on the Nine Network.Our national broadcast time is Saturday 5 December 2015, 7pm – 10pm, which is the weekend after the live performances. Tune in together with your friends and family to watch the magic of the Spectacular. The broadcast will be replayed on GEM and the entire show will be available to watch online on Jump-In in December.Please note the Schools Spectacular will not be live to air – Channel 9 will film the Friday matinee and Friday evening shows, and this will be edited for the television broadcast. The broadcast will be 3 hours and include background stories on our students, teachers and schools. Due to timing (ad breaks and background stories) it is not possible to screen the entire show on 9 or GEM! The replay on GEM may not be the whole broadcast that screens on Channel 9.A full broadcast of the show will be available at Jump-In.Cindy Dignum - Wauchope PS

KJB have been talking about what makes a person a friendFrom Zoe - A true friend is responsible and helpful. I like my friends I really do and I love my friends and I love playing with my friends.From Emily - A good friend might be helpful and they might reach a box down for you and they might play with you and sit with you at the lunch area too. They might hold hands with you and be a happy friend.From Kyden - A good friend is nice to you and helpful. A good friend might have a party with you.P & C NEWSCanteen Roster Term 4 Week 10Monday 7 JackiTuesday 8 Lisa MWednesday 9 Sally RThursday 10 Sally CFriday 11 Anne Marie CThank you for all your support.In case you are unable to work on your allocated day please contact the Canteen Manager, Mrs Nicole O’Hagan prior to the day you are working, to enable her to organise a replacement.

REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO

OUR SCHOOLExtra Uniform Shop Opening HoursThe WPS uniform shop will be open on the following days during January 2016:Thursday 21 January • 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Friday 22 January • 10.00am - 12.00 noon

Thursday 28 January(first day of school for students Years 1-6) • 9.00am - 11.00am

Helpers NeededThe P&C are seeking parent helpers to assist with the set up and decorating for this years Year 6 Farewell. If you are able to assist and for further information please contact Jo Garrett on 0417 852 777. The date for the farewell is Thursday 10 December.

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P & C AGMThe P&C AGM will be held on March 10 2016 in the school staff room at 6:00pm. All executive positions will be made open to be filled. The general P&C meeting will follow at 7:00pm that evening after a short break. Executive positions include:

President Vice President K-2Vice President 3-6

Secretary Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer For further information please contact Kaela Croft on 0427 250 395. P & C MeetingThe next P & C Meeting will be held on Monday 7 December at 6.00pm in the schools staff room.WOOSH NewsDecember / January Vacation Care, 2016 dates are as follows:

◌ Pupil free days at the end of Term 4 are Thursday 17 and Friday 18 December 2015.

◌ January Vacation Care Monday 4 to Monday 25 January 2016.

◌ Term 1 Pupil Free Day, Wednesday 27 January 2016. These are up on the board in the Woosh room now. Please come into the centre and place your child’s name on the list with the required days clearly ticked or alternatively give Alex a ring at the centre. The closing date for registration is Tuesday 1 December 2015.The closing date for After School Care 2016 is Friday 8 January 2016. As we have to undergo a priority procedure, please phone Miss Alex on 0412 852 441 at the centre for availability after Monday 7 December 2015.Community NewsWauchope High School Uniform ShopThe Wauchope High School Uniform Shop, located in the front foyer, will be open on the following days during January and February 2016;Saturday 23 January

8:30am to 12:30pmThursday 28 January 8:30am to 9:30amFriday 29 January 8:30am to 9:30amSaturday 30 January 8:30am to 12:30pmMonday 1 to Friday 5 February 8:30am to 9:30amThen back to the regular times of Monday and Friday 8:30 to 9.00am.Note: during the school holidays there are no EFTPOS facilities.The uniform shop will also be open on Orientation Day - 3 Dec.

School Spectacular Excursion

Year 6 Farewell and Year 5 DiscoThe Year 6 Farewell and Year 5 Disco will be held on Thursday 10 December at the Wauchope RSL Club. The format for the night is as follows:7.30pm - Year 5 students arrive for the dance/disco8.45pm - Finish. Parents are to collect students from the auditorium.The cost for the night is $5.00 which covers the disco and drinks. Money must be paid prior to the entry to the disco.As this is the students official Farewell/Disco, we ask that students dress appropriately for the occasion. e.g. ‘Smart/Classy’. Thank you - Year 5 and 6 Teachers

YEAR 6 GRADUATION ASSEMBLYDear Parents,You are invited to attend our Year 6 Graduation Assembly on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 10:00am in the school hall. All students in Year 6 will be presented with their graduation certificates. There will also be a number of slide show presentations looking back over the students’ primary school years. After the assembly all Year 6 classes will assemble on the basketball court for photo opportunities. This will be the final assembly for the year.

Outstanding Library Books

All Library Books due back to School now. Thankyou