NORTH STREET GRAFTON 2460 Telephone 02 6642 7466 Fax 02 6643 1679 email westlawn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website westlawn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Westlawn Public School A member of the Grafton Community of Schools

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4212Message from the Principal Welcome to the 2017 school year at Westlawn PS. We extend a special welcome to the newly enrolled students and their families. Our friendly school community is sure to make you feel most welcome. Our new Kindergarten students will begin on Wednesday and will get to know their Year 6 buddies during the coming weeks. The Year 6 students do a fabulous job in introducing the Kinders to being at ‘big school’ to help

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Message from the Principal Welcome back to Term 4. It is a very busy term which always seems to go at a galloping pace. This term is very important as it provides students the opportunity to make enormous gains as they bring together all that they have learnt throughout the year, and practise using the skills and knowledge to achieve their goals. It is an important time for parents to have a conversation with their child about what he/she hopes to achieve this term, what the focus will be, and how he/she intends to work towards achieving it. With the help of parents, children can achieve so much when parents teach them to maintain their focus on their goals in a positive way. School Plan We are in the process of developing our School Plan for the next three year cycle (2018-2020). In our plan we have input from the School Executive, teachers and School Community members. Each school develops their individual plan according to the needs of the school and it assists in providing continuity in areas of quality learning, teaching and leadership.

Pat Cavanagh (Principal School Leadership) worked with some staff members last term to begin the planning process. Next week Pat has offered to meet with interested parents to provide an opportunity for them to understand and have input into the planning process.

We have organised Wednesday 18th October from 3:15pm - 4:15pm for the visit. If you would like to attend could you fill in the form below for catering purposes and return it to the school office. This is the only time we could organise this session with Pat as the area he supports is vast and we have been lucky to access this time for our parents/carers. Newsletter Online This year we are working towards sending our School Newsletter by email only, therefore eliminating paper copies. There will be a paper copy available to collect from the office if parents/carers are unable to access the Newsletter by email or on the website. If you are not already receiving the Newsletter by email could you please fill in the slip below and return it to the School Office as soon as possible. We are putting this process in place for 2018. Canteen and P&C and Meeting Both the Canteen and P&C Meeting are on Wednesday 11 October at 6:00pm Kinder Orientation Dates The dates for the Kinder Orientation morning visits for students beginning Kinder at Westlawn in 2018 are Friday 10, 17 and 24 November. The Parent Information Meeting is on 10 November while the children are at Orientation. Perpetual Trophies Time has gone so quickly this year and we need the Perpetual Trophies returned in preparation for the 2017 Presentation Day. If you have a Perpetual Trophy that your child received at the Westlawn Presentation Day last year could you please return it to the school office as soon as possible. Leaving Westlawn this year? We are confirming student numbers and staffing needs for 2018. If your child/ren will be leaving this Term or over the holidays could you please phone the school office or complete the tear-off in this Newsletter and return it to the school office? Thank you.

Year 5: Applying for a Selective High School in 2019 Parents of Year 5 students who wish to apply for their child to attend a Selective High School in 2019 (a Selective Class is at Grafton High School) need to complete and submit an online application no later than 13 November 2017. The online application website opened today. Selective High Schools cater for highly achieving, academically gifted students. The students sit the test on 15 March 2018. To be considered for placement students must sit the Selective High School Placement Test. For information about applying and the placement process go to https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/year-7. If you would like more information please contact Mrs Barnier, collect a booklet at the school office or go to the link above to view the website. Trish Ellis Relieving Principal Diary Dates TERM 4 Week 1

Mon 9 Oct Students and staff return for Term 4

Wed 11 Oct Canteen Meeting and P&C Meeting at 6pm in Meeting Room.

Week 2

Mon 16 Oct CSI catch up testing day

Tues 17 Oct Primary Disco

Wed 18 Oct NSW PSSA Athletics

Parent Meeting. Pat Cavanagh visit to assist with School Plan

3:15-4:15pm

Thurs 19 Oct NSW PSSA Athletics

Year 6 visit to Grafton High School

Week 3 Thurs 26 Oct CSI Excursion Fri 27 Oct Responsible Pet Program Week 4 Thurs 2 Nov Jacaranda half day Public Holiday from 1pm Week 5 Mon 6 Nov Parent Information Evening at GHS Wed 8 Nov Canteen Meeting and P&C Meeting at 6pm in Meeting Room.

Thurs 9 Nov Y6 excursion to SCU in Coffs Harbour as part of the Stellar program Fri 10 Nov Kinder Orientation and Parent Information Meeting Week 6 Tues 14 Nov Year 6 GHS Orientation Thurs 16 Oct Parent Helper Morning Tea at 11:00 am Fri 17 Nov Kinder Orientation Week 7 Mon 20 - Fri 1 Dec Intensive Swimming Tues 21 Nov Major Raffle tickets go home Wed 22 Nov-Fri 24 Nov Yr 4 to Yarrahappinni Fri 24 Nov Kinder Orientation Week 8 Mon 27 Nov – Fri 1 Dec Intensive Swimming continued Mon 27 Nov - Fri 1 Dec Yr 5 Excursion to Lake Ainsworth Mon 27 Nov - Fri 1 Dec Yr 6 Excursion to Canberra Thurs 30 Nov - Fri 1 Dec Yr 3 Excursion to Coffs Beach School Week 9 Tues 5 Dec Presentation Day Wed 6 Dec Award Assembly Wed 6 Dec Canteen Meeting and P&C Meeting at 6pm in Meeting Room.

Fri 8 Dec Major Raffle Tickets returned by this date

Reports go home

Week 10 Mon 11 Dec Infants end of term treat days Tues 12 Dec Primary end of term treat days Carols Night and raffle draw Thurs 14 Dec Yr 6 Farewell Fri 15 Dec Students’ last day Week 11 Mon 18 Dec Staff Development Day Tues 19 Dec Staff Development Day

Sporting News PSSA Boys Cricket Knockout

Westlawn played Bellingen PS in round 5 of the knockout competition at Connell Park, Bellingen on September 21.

We won the toss and elected to bat. Axel Hargans and Joey Nilon opened the batting and put together a solid

partnership of 19 before Axel was run out for 2 runs. Keaton Stutt missed out on a big score after looking good early,

bowled for 3. Joey anchored the innings putting together 23 valuable runs. Hamish Speed then took the lead and

scored 12 runs, helped out by Austin Gallagher who cracked a couple of fours in his dig of 11 runs. Harry Hughes was

caught for 2 and Ben Walters put one to the boundary to finish 4 not out. Westlawn finished the 25 overs at 7 for 102.

Bellingen lost an early wicket thanks to brilliant bowling from Keaton Stutt. However, they fought back and steadied

the ship. At the end of 12 overs Bellingen went to the drinks break at 2 for 31. Tight bowling from Keaton, Koopah

Walters, Taj O’Mahony and a brilliant caught and bowled by Will Lucas meant their scoring had been restricted.

Harry Hughes and Joey Nilon then began a spell of bowling that would change the game. Harry took 2 wickets in 2

overs and Bellingen were looking a little shaky at 4 for 47. Joey took 2 wickets in 2 balls but missed out on a hat-trick.

All of a sudden, Bellingen were in strife at 6 for 52 with 8 overs remaining and in need of another 51 runs. A wicket to

Ben Walters and another to Keaton helped restrict Bellingen to 8 for 74 at the end of the 25 overs. The bowling figures

were: Keaton 2-0 (5 maiden overs!), Koopah 0-11, Taj 0-13, Will 1-8, Ben 1-10, Harry 2-9, Joey 2-4, Hugh 0-2, Halen

0-2, Austin 0-3 and Axel 0-6. Westlawn won by 28 runs.

Wetlawn will next play the winner of the Narranga PS v Hastings PS match.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB Orders are due back Friday 20 October. Cash orders can be dropped into the school office or alternatively orders can be placed online with Loop through the Scholastic Website. Please ensure you have the correct money and write your name and class on the order form.

CLARINETS It is possible that two clarinets were accidentally left beside a car on the North Street side of the school late last term. If you remember seeing them or know anything abourt their whereabouts, could you please contact the front office or let Jodie Ellem know.

South Grafton Public School

Sesquicentenary

Saturday 21st October – Vere Street Campus 10am to 2pm

All ex-students, former staff and community members are welcome. If you have any information or

memorabilia you would like to share please let them know. For more information please contact the South

Grafton Public School Office on 6642 3388.

TERM 3 2017

TEACHERS AWARDS

Durelle Duroux 2A

Ryley Gray 1H

Izaac Essex 1H

Emmy Deleiuen 1H

Ashford Kearns 1H

Jye Cone 1C

Jake Howell 1C

Henry Tanner 1M

Noah Kilduff 1M

Marley Page 1M

Tekoa Walsh 1H

Sharna Danks-Brown 1H

Kobi Muller 1H

Sophie Ensbey 1H

Oskar Warren 1H

Portia Varley 1H

Aniston Haynes 1H

Sasha Herbert 1C

Seth Robertson 1H

Nate Cahill 1C

BRONZE

Romy Blanch 2A

Ruby Egen 2A

Lilli Jefferies 2A

Charlee Lucas 2A

Ilianna Ward 2A

Ben Allen 2A

Thomas Beohm 2A

Ashton Slattery 2A

Ameilia Winner 2A

Ashlea Blair 3G

Emily Marscham 3G

Jy Slack 3M

Brock Paul 3G

Riley Metcalfe 3G

Blake Power 3G

Declan Pereira 3G

Taya Murphy 2H

Paetyn Foster 2H

Savannagh Pugh 2G

Ezra Robertson 2G

SILVER

Chase Rixon 3G

Sophie Kratz 3G

Harvey Landrigan 3G

Tobi Simpson-Ramsay 4T

Eve Tully 3M

Jaimee Green 3G

Bailey Campbell 3G

Jackson Davison 3G

Kate Raven 3G

Poppy Farrell 3/4L

Tylah Radin 3M

Lillian Graham 3/4L

Sunny Hartmann 3/4L

GOLD

Jak McPhee- Young 5/6W

Jack Davis 4/5K

Breanna Thompson 5/6W

Marliiya Laurie 5O

Kiarra Owen 5O

Shakeia Williams 5O

Bailey Sciberras 4/5K

Zahli Shannon 5/6W

Willow Carnie 5/6W

Jack Raven 5/6W

Layla Kingsley 4T

Lila Heyman 3/4L

DIAMOND

Billy Kilduff 6P

Jordyn McSkimming 6P

Keaton Stutt 6P

Rylan Cone 6B

Hugh Heyman 6B

Zoe Moore 6B

Jessica Towns 5O

Billy Wood 5/6W

Kate Connors 5/6W

Larni Beadman 5/6W

Mia Kilduff 5/6W

Ellowese McDonogh-Allen 5/6W

PRINCIPAL

Sean Rodgers 6P

Zoe Busch 6P

Letitia Black 6P

Elanah Dunston 6B

Brielle Loadsman 6B

Jessica Sear 6B

School Spirit

Brielle Loadsman 6B

Westlawn Public School P&C Newsletter Term 4 Week 1

Our clothing pool is having a SALE to clear out stock. All Clothing items are reduced by 30%. Some sizes may be in short supply. There is also a rack of clearance items. Please call in and check out our sale. The sale will continue until all stock is sold. As from 2018 all uniforms will need to be purchased from the brewery uniform shop.

Canteen News For all enquiries relating to the canteen roster please call 0416 808 614. We still need volunteers for Fridays. If we cannot find more people than we will have no choice but to close on Fridays. As from 2018 all uniforms will need to be purchased from the brewery uniform shop. CANTEEN ROSTER WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER Ann Finn, Angie Miller, Debra Watts THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER Mel Kingsley, Sharron Robertson, Debra Watts FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER Shelly Thompson, Tamika Henson, Liz Bloomer MONDAY 16 OCTOBER Campbell Timmins, Christopher Bell, Sam Nacinovic TUESDAY 17 OCTOBER Debra Watts, Anette Grainger, Sam Nacinovic PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NEW CANTEEN ROSTER AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP FROM THE CANTEEN

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