WEEKLY NEWSLETTER WOY WOY SOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Website: www.woywoysth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: woywoysth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mrs K. Whealey Term 3 – Week 2 Date: 21st July, 2015 Respect, Responsibility and Relationships.

Message from the Principal. 555 Subscribers to our App!! Student Led Conferences (SLCs) All classes are now involved in Student Led Conferences. This is an integral part of our assessment and reporting process which involves a three way discussion involving the student, parent /carer and teacher centred on the child’s learning for Semester One. This year, these discussions will also involve the goals set by your child for Term 1 and 2, how they feel they have gone in achieving these goals (1 for home and 1 for school) and also suitable goals for Terms 3 and 4. Tonight is our “after hours” session and all teachers will be holding these conferences on the same night. School time conferences are held in the teacher’s Release time, recess, lunch or before and after school if necessary. I strongly urge you to participate in this process and let your child know that their school achievement is important to you. At the conclusion of our SLCs, those parents who have attended will be sent home a sheet asking for any other areas they wish to have clarified regarding their child’s learning. Please note, we do not calculate or deliver “place in grade” or “place in class”. Each child’s progress is looked at as an individual and this information is not available. Author visit We are very pleased to have well published author Cameron Stelzer visit the school on Wednesday to talk with the students regarding his experiences as an author and illustrator and to bring to life some of his “PieRats” characters. Students are invited to come to school dressed as a pirate on Wednesday to celebrate this visit. There is no charge associated with this dress up but the cost of the show is $3 and must be in to class teachers by Wednesday morning. While we are talking about visitors to the school, this week we have had members of the Mariners come in to work with our students on their soccer skills, the Waratahs have finished off their Rugby Union skills lessons and NSW AFL are also starting this week. We believe in letting our students experience many different sports so they may see how much fun they can have and perhaps choose to participate outside of school. All our pupils have a great time at these skill clinics and are excited to join in. Education Week Next week is Education Week and Woy Woy South is celebrating by holding our Yrs 3-6 Athletics Carnival at McEvoy oval on Wednesday 29 July and our K-2 Sports Day in the K-2 area on Friday 31 July. We are having an Open Day on Tuesday 28 July when parents are welcome to come to school at 11.30 and spend time seeing how our classrooms operate before sharing a picnic lunch at 1.00pm with their child/ren. You are most welcome to come

along to these events. We also have a Kinder excursion, AFL clinic, Cricket clinic and an AECG meeting so it will be a very busy week all ‘round! Tell Them From Me Student Survey This is the last of the TTFM student surveys in which we have NSW norms as a comparison. This survey, completed in Term 1 by students in Yrs. 4, 5 and 6 is due to be repeated this term to see how the students’ views have changed. The parallel surveys for both staff and parents will also become available this term and we will be asking you to complete these when they become active as it supplies us with useful data for our future planning. Positive Learning Climate There are clear rules and expectations for classroom behaviour. Students understand these and teachers maintain high expectations that they be followed.

• In this school, students rated Disciplinary Climate of the Classroom 7.6 out of 10; the NSW pilot norm for these years is 7.6.

• In this school, Disciplinary Climate of the Classroom was rated 7.8 out of 10 by girls and 7.4 out of 10 by boys. The NSW pilot norm for girls is 7.7 and for boys is 7.5.

Expectations for Success The school staff emphasises academic skills and hold high expectations for all students to succeed.

• In this school, students rated Teachers' Expectations for Academic Success 8.7 out of 10; the NSW pilot norm for these years is 8.6.

• In this school, Teachers' Expectations for Academic Success were rated 8.8 out of 10 by girls and 8.6 out of 10 by boys. The NSW pilot norm for girls is 8.8 and for boys is 8.5.

Mrs K. Whealey Principal

P & C NEWS.

Volunteers Needed Our P&C are looking to run a stall selling cakes, drinks, tea and coffee at the 3 - 6 Athletics Carnival at McEvoy oval Wednesday of next week. They are asking for donations of cakes on the day to be sold so will welcome any donations of baked items that day. Unfortunately, our usual volunteers have work commitments on that day so are asking for volunteers who can man the stall. Please contact the office who will provide P&C Fundraising organiser Karen Connaughton's phone number if you can possible help. School Banking – Friday weekly School Banking is every Friday; remember to hand your completed deposit book and money to your teacher first thing Friday morning. For more information, games, downloads, savings tips and other cool stuff check out www.commbank.com.au/personal/kids/school-banking Uniform Shop The Uniform Shop is open on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 8:30-9:30. P & C Meeting The next P&C meeting is on Friday 14 August. All welcome. CANTEEN ROSTER AND NEWS. Wednesday 22 July Michele Thursday 23 July Jade Friday 24 July Jill and Jean Monday 27 July Danielle Tuesday 28 July Belinda IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We are UNABLE to reheat any food bought in from home, due to health & food safety regulations.

• If your child comes to school with NO LUNCH, they will be offered a vegemite or Jam sandwich only and a bill will be sent home for the cost.

• Don’t forget the new prices have started now. If you don’t have the new price list please come by and pick one up.

GREEN MEAL DEAL for this Week

Bolognaise Pasta Bottle of Water

SUSHI TUESDAY IS BACK THIS TERM

EVERY TUESDAY! Lunch Orders Only!

• Chicken, cucumber & Mayo • Tuna, avocado & Mayo • Vegetarian

All $2 each with soy sauce……Yum!! Don’t forget your canteen is now online. Check it out at –

www.ouronlinecanteen.com.au Free to use, simply and easy to sign up. Have a happy & healthy week VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME

Amanda and Jacqui – Canteen Phone No. 4341 7798

FROM OUR STAFF. LIBRARY NEWS: Dress like a Pirate / Cameron Stelzer’s Visit. Don’t forget to dress like a pirate (or come in your school uniform) tomorrow Wed 22nd July. Author & Illustrator, Cameron Stelzer, will be with us tomorrow, inspiring our students with his clever story ideas and tips on how to draw. He will also be selling and signing his books. The details were in last week’s newsletter. One can never underestimate the value of spending time with such creative people. It may be the spark that is needed to light the flame within your child. One just never knows what doors it may open for them. Mrs R. Santos (Teacher-Librarian) K-2 Sports Carnival The K-2 Athletics Carnival will be held on Friday July 31st on the school oval. Parents and caregivers are invited to come along for the day and watch their children participate in the events. The day will begin at 9:30am with some sporting activities before recess and running races before lunch time. Feel free to bring along a picnic recess and/or lunch to share with your child on the day. The carnival will finish at 1pm and normal classes will resume after lunch. A note containing further information will be sent home with your child closer to the event. We hope to see you there! Mrs Silvia Premier's Reading Challenge There is only one month left before the Premier's Reading Challenge ends for 2015. Please make sure you have completed your Student Reading Records by August 21st. Congratulations to four more students who have completed the Premier's Reading Challenge for 2015! Nicoli (Yr 1), Gemma (Yr 1), Alannah (Yr 1) and Heather (Yr 5) are the latest children to complete their Reading Records. Well Done girls! Mrs Silvia Woolworths Earn and Learn The Woolies Earn and Learn program has begun in stores! Don't forget to collect your stickers and place them on a sticker card (available in store or from your class teacher) before dropping them off in the Earn and Learn Box at the front office. The more stickers we collect, the more free learning resources we can get for our school. Thanks for your support! Mrs Silvia Ways to help your child at home. Here are some handy hints to help your children at home with their work at school.

• Rhyming Words • Memory Games – Go Fish • Read Environmental print • Spelling – write shopping lists, letters to grandma • Counting – things around the house eg: how many knives and

forks do we need? • Learn left and right.

ThinkUKnow - Online safety and security for parents Is a 60-75 minute presentation on how parents can keep youth safe online followed by a Q&A session. Whether you are a new parent, a grandparent, care for kids or anything in between, this presentation will prepare you with the basics to keep youth safe online. With greater technology access, children will have more time to be online and potentially be exposed to a wide array of technologies. This presentation aims to assist parents in keeping their children safe online. ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering

$4.50

interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia using a network of accredited trainers. ThinkUKnow has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank. The 60-75 minute presentation, which includes time for Q&A, is delivered by two accredited volunteers paired together to take advantage of both law enforcement and industry-specific skills and knowledge. If you would like to participate in this valuable presentation please contact the school office with your details to attend. The next presentation is Wednesday 5 August 2015 at 3:30pm in the connected classroom in the school library. Stage 1 Ethics An ethics class will begin for Stage 1 student’s starting this term. Ethics classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgement, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives. Primary Ethics provides the opportunity for NSW public primary school students who don’t attend scripture classes (SRE) to participate in philosophical ethics classes. If you would like your child to participate in a Stage 1 Ethics class please complete a note and hand it in to the front office. Michelle Reid

UNSW computer digital technologies test 2015 This year 19 students from years 3 to 6 sat the UNSW computer test. The test examines a wide range of computer skills including, spreadsheets, Photoshop, word processing and email. 11 students received a certificate for participation and 2 received merit certificates. The following students attained a credit; William Yr 3, Heather, Zarne Yr 5, Guy Yr6. Distinctions were achieved by; Jack Yr4 and Alex Yr5. Congratulations to all the students for taking the test. Mr Kendell (Computer Coordinator)

Become an Ethics Teacher at Woy Woy South Public School

Primary Ethics provides the opportunity for NSW public primary school students who don't attend scripture classes (SRE) to participate in philosophical ethics classes. We need a new volunteer to teach Kindy and Stage 2 (Years 3&4) ethics classes starting in Term 4. The classes teach children how to approach ethical issues and develop their capacity for considered moral judgment, which will enable them to respond more thoughtfully to many of the problems and issues they will face in their lives. Volunteer Ethics Teachers are trained to deliver our age-appropriate curriculum every week and to use the accompanying learning and teaching materials. For more information about the role and to volunteer, please go to http://www.primaryethics.com.au or contact the Regional Manager for Primary Ethics, Jenni Bourchier at gosford-region@primaryethics.com.au. WWS Website Updated Have you seen our school website lately? It has been updated with new photos, news stories, handy hints in the Parent Zone and links to student websites on the Technology Zone page. We are enjoying celebrating WWS student achievements on the new and improved school website. Check in regularly to see the updates, maybe your child will be in one of our news stories. If you have suggestions for our website please let me know. Our school webpage is found at http://www.woywoysth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Mrs Michelle Reid

Positive Behaviour For Learning There is a buzz around the school as teachers and students are discussing the Term 3 Buzzing Bee Day Vouchers. This term the choices are;

• Wear Your Footy Jersey • Wear a Scarf and Beanie • Wear Slippers In The Classroom • 30 minutes Computer Time • 30 Minutes Free Time • No Homework For A Week

Congratulations to the 24 students who have already traded 5 Bee Awards for vouchers, just one week back from the holidays. It’s going to be a great term full of positive behaviour! PBL Team

Fruit and Veg Sense Workshop - Term 3

The Cancer Council of NSW would like to offer the parents of Woy Woy South the chance to be part of a Fruit & Veg Sense Workshop on Tuesday August 4th at 9am in the school hall. This 90 minute interactive workshop will teach you how to save time and money by making healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy. The workshop covers food budgeting, menu planning, healthy recipes and strategies to cope with fussy eaters. Parents that attend receive a free recipe book. If you would be interested in attending, please complete the slip below and return it to Mrs Silvia. Numbers are limited so please respond quickly to ensure your spot! _____________________________________________________

Fruit and Veg Sense Workshop I am interested in attending the Fruit and Veg Sense Workshop on 4/8/15. Name: …………………………………………………………………….

Child’s Name……………………………………..Class………………..

Last week’s photos……

WWSPS part of the

NAIDOC Week 2015

Anthony Freeman performed a smoking ceremony as well as acknowledged the traditional lands on which we held NAIDOC Week.

There were many workshops all the children enjoyed as part of NAIDOC Celebrations at WWS.