WIRREANDA WHISPER

GROWING IN HARMONY

TERM 2 WEEK 6 2016

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www.wirreanda-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

43 Brocklesby Road Medowie NSW 2318 Phone: 4982 8893 Email: wirreanda-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Principal’s Message The school is undergoing changes to its finance practices and processes.

We have our L Plates on! We will transition to the new NSW public schools’ finance system on 14th June 2016. Freeze on payments

• 3rd June 2016 - 15th June 2016, - NO online payments can be made.

• 8th June 2016 - 15th June 2016, - NO Payments can be made.

• 15th June 2016 - online payments will be accepted as before

• 15th June 2016 - EFTPOS, cash and cheque payments will be available.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we transition to our new finance system.

Our teachers are currently in the midst of the Semester 1 reporting and assessment cycle. Reports will come out in week 9 with an updated format and effort scale. The P&C have been involved in the consultation around the format and the clarification of the effort scale. The students have been busily dancing and moving in preparation for the Dance2bfit concert coming in a few weeks’ time. Mrs Hamshaw and I have been organising a seating plan ready for the release of tickets for parents and extended families. Details will come out shortly.

The weather has finally taken a Winter change and become cooler, particularly in the mornings. Please check that all clothing items are clearly labelled. Kindergarten 2017 – Please register your little one’s name with the office or let friends or family know who may have little ones ready to start school in 2017. Given our current enrolments, we will only be accepting in-zone enrolments. Out of zone applicants may apply, however are strongly advised to seek enrolment in their zoned school. Winter Uniform

The Winter uniform has not changed. This week the uniform shop had enquires about changes to boys pants. The uniform remains as it always has. WINTER UNIFORM All Students:

• Royal blue and red school polo shirt (long or short sleeved)

• Royal Blue shorts/ track pants (sports days)

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• Sports House Polo (sports days) • Black shoes • School Jumper/Bomber jacket • School broad brim hat

Boys:

• Grey pants • Blue shirt • White or grey socks

Girls:

• Royal blue pants/shorts/skort for the girls. • Senior Skirt • Navy/Black Stockings • Blue Shirt • White socks

Some parents choose blue track pants for boys on days that are not sports days, this is also acceptable. Regards, Philippa and staff Deputy Principal’s Message School Crosswalks I would like to remind students and families of the importance of using the Brocklesby and Ferodale Road crosswalks when leaving the school grounds. Our crosswalks are manned by qualified supervisors whose task it is to ensure the safety of our students when they are arriving and leaving school. If parents use these crosswalks with their children it sets a good example for days when children may have to walk to school independently. Cup of the Week Well done 5L and 6A for being awarded the Cup of the Week in weeks 5 and 6. The school focus is on resilience and both classes have demonstrated this through their ability to be flexible and adapt to changes throughout the day. Fun Friends The focus for Fun Friends lessons this week is ‘My Feelings’. The lessons work towards students identifying their own feelings and the feelings of others. It also reinforces that all feelings are normal and how students can practise to make happy feelings grow.

Books for Babies Two Wirreanda families were presented with a book for their new babies at our Week 5 Monday morning assembly. Kealey Lennon and Nic, Kai and Ashton Farrell accepted books on behalf of their new siblings, Zane and Zara. Remember to call into the office and let us know if you have a new baby at home so that we assist in developing a love of books and reading. Have a wonderful fortnight everyone. Sue Wilson Deputy Principal Deputy Principal Teacher Mentor Update

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Focus on Reading

Good readers use many strategies and reading behaviours to gain a deep meaning from the text. The attached prompt sheet is a handy list of cues that you can use with your child when reading informative texts. Perhaps focus on one or two each time you approach a text with your child. When talking to your children about the types of text they read we refer to 3 general types: •informative - texts that give us information •imaginative - texts that represent ideas, feelings and mental images in words or visual images •persuasive - texts whose primary purpose is to put forward a point of view and persuade a reader. It is important to note that some texts are a mix of these 3 types. Kathie Colley Deputy Principal –Teacher Mentor

School News

SCHOOL ACTIVITY REMINDERS Activity Due Cost

Forensic Science Yr3-6 3rd June $7.00 Infants Dance Group 2nd June $75.00 ICAS English & Maths (Yr3-6)

3rd June $8.00 each

P&C Thompson’s Pie Drive

15th June various

St 2 Camp final payments 22nd June various St 3 Canberra final payment

1st July Various

NOTES IN CIRCULATION • ICAS English & Maths Comp Yrs 3-6 • P&C Thompson’s Pie Drive Walking together to and from school Following some pedestrian traffic incidents in the past two weeks, we have popped a road safety reminder in. Plan your trip to school so you use pedestrian crossings where possible. Always hold your child’s hand. Children need your help to spot dangers such as vehicles coming out of driveways. They can also be easily distracted and wander into traffic. Avoid calling them from across the road. Talk with your children about Stop, Look, Listen and Think every time they cross the road.

• STOP ! one step back from the kerb. • LOOK ! for traffic to your right, left and

right again. • LISTEN ! for the sounds of approaching

traffic. • THINK ! whether it is safe to cross.

Young children can learn these safe pedestrian habits from you and continue them later on when they are old enough to travel alone. StarStruck Matinee StarStruck Final Tickets on Sale! Ticket sales end for our matinee performance this THURSDAY. Students - $36.00 each Parents - $42.00 each Seats are limited only 3 left ... and it is first in!

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Red Nose Day at WPS 2016

When? Friday 24th June 2016 Why? Help us raise money to support SIDS and Kids, an outstanding organisation that is dedicated to saving the lives of babies and children during pregnancy, birth, infancy and childhood. They also offer support to bereaved families. How? It’s easy!

• Wear an ITEM of red clothing and bring a gold coin donation

• Visit www.rednoseday.com.au and register for a challenge or buy merchandise.

The canteen will be supporting this event by selling delicious treats with a red nose theme. Enjoy funky pizza faces, mini muffins, cute fruit kebabs, frozen yogurt and red noses. Merit Awards Congratulations to all of our Merit Award winners Bronze Sam Mackenzie, Mitchell Rowan, Eva Bailey, Lucas Allen, Nick Farrell, Jordyn Booth, Clara Dryce, Evie Dolstra, Taylor Guile, Stephanie Hallam, Piper Hodgson, Tamika Lane Mackay, Shianna Linton, Chloe McNaught, Breanna Roberts, Tareisha Ross, Jessica Smith, Taylor Smith, Isabelle Wootten, Kai Hendry, Leonardo Hering, Jacob Horan, Riley Irvine, Bailey Kent, Jack Knighton, Clayton Leayr, Jacob MacLucas, Cristian McGregor-May, Noah McKimm, Ashton Morrissey, Angus Mozsi, Christopher Richards, Caleb Saxby, Aizak Willis-Monk, Andie Archer, Ebony Delafontaine, Claire Howell, Eden McAusland, Keelie Perrett, Sibella Rowan, Annabeth Scott-Glassock, Selman Hassan, Jade Bowden, Joel Cunningham, Otto van de Wijgaart Silver Jayden West, Reegan Clarke, Rhys Phillips, Isaac Wallman, Declan Halliday, Holly Kennedy, Regan Taylor, Colby Page Stage 2 Morriset Camp Camp medical notes are due this Friday 3rd June; please ensure every question has been answered. Please return these to class teachers. Camp balances of payment are due Friday 22nd June. No late payments can be accepted beyond this date.

P&C Thompson’s Pie Drive Need to stock up the freezer for winter? We can help you out with our Thompson Pie Drive fundraiser. Order forms have gone out today with the Whisper. Money and order forms are to be returned to the school office by Wednesday 15th June. All cheques need to be made payable to Wirreanda P&C and exact payment enclosed with orders please as change will not be given. Orders will be delivered on Wednesday 29th June at a time to be advised when it is closer. Sports News Soccer Our PSSA soccer teams have received a wonderful addition to their playing uniform of brand new socks following a generous donation from Paul and Susan Riddle at Motto Farm Auto Repairs. We know our team will look fantastic with this new addition to our playing uniform. We sincerely thank Paul and Susan for their thoughtful donation. Mr Davies, Miss Fort and Miss Ford Wallaroo Fun Run On Sunday 15th May Jai, Alex & Will competed in the Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre Wallaroo Fun Run in the 2k run and were successful in winning the School trophy. Well done boys.

Rugby League On Thursday 19th May, the Wirreanda Rugby League team travelled to Valentine to compete in the annual Knights Knockout Competition. Our first game was against St Brigid’s Raymond Terrace and we unluckily went down, two tries to nil.

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Our 2nd match was against Eleebana Public school and we defended well to keep them scoreless - one try to nil with Jai Holland scoring a great try off the back of some good lead up work by our forwards. Our third game was against Singleton Public School, they were too strong for us and we went down three tries to one with debutant, Colby Page scoring our try. Our fourth game was against Warners Bay Public and we went down in a close game, one try to nil. Lastly, we played Rutherford Public School and we managed a draw – three tries each. Jai Holland scored one and Aaron Price snagged a double. Thanks to the parents that assisted on the day, we appreciate your help.

Defence News

Defence children received their Defence Deployment medallions in recognition of bravery on the home front while their parents have been deployed at Monday’s School assembly.

Canteen News Canteen Roster: Week 6 Thurs 2nd L Matthews, L Jewell Fri 3rd S Patten, L Mildren Week 7 Mon 6th H Elzinga, S O’Keefe Tue 7th J Donohue, K Bennett, C Jones Wed 8th NEED VOLUNTEERS Thurs 9th L Matthews Fri 10th L Ferguson, L Matthews Week 8 Mon 13th PUBLIC HOLIDAY Tues 14th J Donohue, C Jones Wed 15th G Smith Thurs 16th H Elzinga, L Matthews, L Jewell Fri 17th S Patten, L Mildren, L Matthews As you can see from the Roster above we are still in desperate need of volunteers for Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you can assist at all please contact Sharon in the canteen. ‘Specials’ for Winter lunch menu From Monday 6th June, you can order Party Pies (low fat) for $1.50 each. Also available to order on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday we will have Baked Potatoes with bacon, tomato & cheese or ham, pineapple & cheese for $2.50 each. And don’t forget that Tuesday Tempter & Thirsty Thursday meal deals are available. • Tuesday Tempter Mini spring roll, chicken nugget, meatball

with noodles & choice of sauce (tomato, BBQ, Sweet chilli) $3.95

• Thirsty Thursday With any salad, sandwich or wrap order, you

can purchase a 600ml water for only 60c Date to Remember Friday 24th June is ‘Red Nose Day’, we will be having some tasty treats to show support for this worthwhile cause. More details in the next Whisper. Thank you Sharon Grant

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WIRREANDA WHISPER

GROWING IN HARMONY

TERM 2 WEEK 6 2016

www.facebook.com/WirreandaPS

www.wirreanda-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

43 Brocklesby Road Medowie NSW 2318 Phone: 4982 8893 Email: wirreanda-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 WIRREANDA PUBLIC SCHOOL 2016

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

6 30 May 31 May ICAS Science

1 June 2 June Parent Workshop BAS 2.05pm Infants Dance Group $ Due

3 June NO ONLINE PAYMENTS ICAS English & Maths $ Due Yr3 – 6 Forensic Science Workshop $ Due 3-6 Assembly 2.50pm – Athletics

7 6 June 7 June P&C Meeting 3.30pm

8 June No cheque/cash payments (8th – 15th)

9 June 10 June K-2 Assembly 2.30pm – 1F

8 13 June QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY

14 June

15 June ICAS Spelling P&C Thompson’s Pie Drive order & $ due Starstruck rehearsal

16 June 17 June ICAS Writing 3-6 Assembly 2.50pm – 5L Starstruck Matinee & Evening Performance

9 20 June 21 June 22 June S2 Camp $ Due

23 June Parent Workshop FoR 2.05pm

24 June K-2 Assembly 2.30pm – 1D Reports Home

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27 June NAIDOC Week

28 June 29 June P&C Thompson’s Pie drive delivered

30 June School Concert – Matinee and Evening

1 July NAIDOC Day No 3-6 Assembly S3 Camp $ Due

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