Woodburn Public School

Shane’s StuffSemester 2 Reports

Student Reports for Semester 2 will be published this week. Having read through many reports already I am always thrilled to read of the children who have made a difference between one reporting period, or one year, and the next. It is interesting to observe when the stars align and students have a spurt in their academic, social or emotional growth. As in all elements of life, things happen at different times for each of us. I congratulate all students who have continued to apply themselves to their learning on a daily basis, whether the learning has come to them easily or not.

Merit Assembly and Music PresentationThis Friday afternoon we will hold our Term 4 Merit Assembly. This will also include a Semester 2 Music Group performance as well. Being able to celebrate the achievements of students who have continued to demonstrate learning behaviours over the term, as well as hear from the ongoing music students, is a fitting way to start our end of term celebrations.

Presentation AssemblyPresentation Assembly will be on Wednesday 13 December, commencing at 1:30 pm. We would like all students to please wear their navy school shirt.

Big Day OutThis event will be held next week to celebrate students who have consistently upheld our school values of Respect, Safety and Engagement. There are students who need to be reminded that their behaviour choices can still impact upon their attendance at this event. Some students can still show they wish to be there, whilst some who are

email: woodburn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Web:www.woodburn-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Week 9 Term 4 Wednesday 6 December 2017

Ph: 66 822 502Fax: 66 822 513

Woodburn StWOODBURN 2472

For Your DiaryWeek 9 4 - 8 DecemberThur Primary Swimming Carnival Fri Merit AssemblySat Carols in the Park 7pm for 7:15pm performanceWeek 10 11- 15 DecemberTues Big Day OutWed Presentation Assembly 1:30 pmThurs Yr 6 FarewellFri Talent Quest Last day of Term 4

You can now buy uniforms online at http://theschoollocker.com.au/schools/woodburn-public-school

not careful may show that they don’t. Teachers and members of the school’s Learning Support Team will be evaluating the attendance invites later this week. Students deemed ineligible to attend will be advised by letter home. The last day for payment is this Friday 8 December.

Swimming Carnival(s)Our Juvenile Carnival is being held today and our Primary Carnival tomorrow. All students who feel capable of entering have been encouraged to do so. This is their opportunity to test themselves. Another opportunity will exist in Term 1 next year as we then select our District Swimming representatives for 2018.

Daniel Bennier Music ProgramThis program will continue in 2018. Offers of placements will be made to existing families who are financially up-to-date and where students have successfully engaged with the music program.Expressions of interest for vacant spots can be submitted. An EOI is attached. Expressions of interest need to be returned by Wednesday 13 December so that planning can be undertaken before the 2018 school year commences.

Stairway CautionIn recent weeks we have had a few stair injuries here at school. Please use all stairways appropriately and cautiously. Please use hand rails as necessary and remember that we walk on hard surfaces at school. Sometimes accidents just happen, but if possible we need to take all precautions to prevent them.

Future events includeSlowly our list of events still to come is diminishing. The following awaits us.• Primary Swimming Carnival – Swimmers turning 8 or older in 2017 – Thursday 7 December 9:30 – 2:00pm• Term 4 Merit Assembly – Friday 8 December – 2:15pm• Carols in the Park – Saturday 9 December 7pm for a 7:15pm start.• Big Day Out – Tuesday 12 December

• Presentation Assembly – Wednesday 13 December – 1:30pm• Year 6 Farewell Dinner – Thursday 14 December• End of Year Talent Quest – Friday 15 December• School Year concludes - Friday 15 December (this is for staff and students). From Monday 18 December school staff will NOT be on site due to exterior maintenance work. Staff will return to school on 29 January, 2018.

Until next newsletter…..

Carols in the ParkThe Woodburn Public School Choir will be singing at Carols in the Park at Riverview Park, Woodburn on Saturday 9 December 2017 (this includes all children in KB, 1R and 2J, as well as the senior choir). Our choir has been performing at this event for several years now and we have been working hard toward this performance all

term. In order for us to perform and to be a success we will need as many of the children in the Choir to attend as possible. The children are to come dressed in red, green and white clothes. They can also wear anything Christmassy e.g. a Santa hat, tinsel or antlers.

Carols in the park will begin at 7:00 pm, with our performance commencing at 7:15 pm. There will also be fireworks after Santa.Miss Suzanne JohnstonChoir Coordinator

Out of School Hours Care is NOW operating from Woodburn Public

School

Before School Care 6.55am to 8.55am After School Care 3.25pm to 6.25pm Vacation Care 8.00am to 6.00pm

Government Child Care benefits and rebate

available. Once you apply the Child Care Benefit and the

rebate, FEES can be very affordable. Call Jodie for a fee estimate today.

Rainbow Children’s Centre (02) 6686 6621 www.rainbow.nsw.edu.au

Big Day Out ReminderPlease be reminded that the Big Day Out note and money ($13) are due by December 8. If students wish to have popcorn and a drink from the candy bar they need to bring an

additional $6 and their order to the office by the same date.Kylie BatemanCOORDINATOR

The SRC will be supporting our Big Day Out this term

by subsidising the cost. The cost will now be $13 per student instead of $18.

Our StarsRipper Awards Hayden Grove

Bodee BoanSophie Butler Taylor Hancock Roary Hosie

KB Hayden Swansborough

Scarlet Gibson Ryan Wicks Jada Spicer

1R Clay Sykes Lily Elwell Cody Chamberlain

Wyatt Turner

2J Levi Cross Tayla Frankland Ilah Gardiner Xyz Smithicks3/4C Roary Hosie Hunter Sykes Zoe Brown Matilda Wornes4/5M Benson Trustum Sarah Cormack Taj Wylie Bodee Boan5/6J Blake Trustum Logan Duce Kobi Anderson Marvin TurnerValues

CertificatesWaylon Caldwell Amelia Dening

Hayden SwansboroughDeklyn Allen

Mackenzie AllenLeni

Cain-RobertsIsaac Trustum

Toby DickinoskiShakiya Gambrill

Tiahna GambrillHayden GroveAmy Hicks

Narrissa HicksRoary HosieZac Turner

Ruth LewerKate MarshallAida Miller

Zac O’RourkeAlma PaungreenHayley Ryan

Xyz SmithicksAintwon Williams

Izabelle Schweigert

Jaydon Stothard

Clay SykesHunter SykesMax Ticknor

Blake TrustumCoen Puglisi

Book Awards Hayley RyanBodee Boan

Maykala Chamberlain

Jacob CormackChilli Smithicks

Kate Marshall

Broadwater Public School Presents “Movie Under The Stars”

Saturday 9th December

Broadwater School Oval

BBQ Dinner from 6:30pm

Movie Starts at Dusk Popcorn – Cold Drinks – Sweets Stall

$20 per family at the Gate Enquiries Ph – 66828226

Proudly Sponsored By Sunshine Sugar

If you are unable to help out on you rostered day it is up to you to find a replacement!

REMINDER – ORDERS TO BE DROPPED INTO THE CANTEEN ORDER BOX BY 10am THURSDAY MORNINGS AT THE OFFICE! Please have your correct money securely placed in your bag with your name and class clearly marked on it!

Rostered Weeks Friday 9:30 -12:30 $5 meal that comes with 1 hot food, a drink and

a snack

Dates

Week 9 Denise Vale Jess Hancock

Meatball Sub, Popcorn, Juice Cup 8 Dec 2017

Week 10 Jennifer HarrisonRachel Trustum

Ham & Salad Wrap, Berri Quelch Fruit Stick, Milo Drink

15 Dec 2017

Canteen Roster Term 4 2017

Woodburn Street (PO Box 62) Phone: 02 6682 2502Woodburn NSW 2472 Fax: 02 6682 2513Email: woodburn-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Principal: Mr Shane Fletcher

Wednesday, 6 December 2017

Music Lessons @ WPS in 2018 As we conclude the 2017 school year we are thrilled to announce that due to the successful first year we will be extending the music program offered by Daniel Bennier into 2018. Places will first be filled be existing families who are finacially up to date and wheer students have successfully enagged with the program on offer. These decisions are at Daniel’s discretion.

At this point in time the costs to students/families is as follows• $15 per student as part of a group session.• $25 per student for a one-on-one lesson.

If you are interested in participating in these music lessons in 2018 for your child/ren, please complete the Expression of Interest below and return to school. A timetable of lessons will be created based on the interest shown in each instrument offered. There are limited places available and preference may be given to students wishing to continue from 2017.

All expressions of interest will be considered and 2018 groups determined from the level of interest put forward. This could mean that not all instruments run in 2018, but based on 2017 it is expected they should. (Please note that these lessons will be held during the school day and will necessitate your child/ren being withdrawn from classroom activities.)

If you would like more information on the lessons, please contact Daniel Bennier on 0437 845 814.

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EXPRESSION OF INTERESTMUSIC TUTORING 2018

STUDENT NAME: _________________________ YEAR: _______________

I would like my child to participate in music tutoring in 2018.

Please circle: Guitar Drums Keyboard

Please circle: Small Group One-on-one lesson

Parent Signature: ____________________ Contact Phone Number: _________________

Email: ____________________________ Parent Name (Print): ____________________

Please return by Wednesday December 13, 2017 so we can determine the level of interest in each instrument offered and try to create a timetable for 2018.

Woodburn Public School - 2017 Swimming Carnival

Order of Events:

1. Girls and Boys Open 100m Freestyle 2. Girls and Boys 8yrs 50m Freestyle 3. Girls and Boys 9yrs 50m Freestyle 4. Girls and Boys 10yrs 50m Freestyle 5. Girls and Boys 11yrs 50m Freestyle 6. Girls and Boys 12yrs 50m Freestyle 7. Girls and Boys Junior 50m Breaststroke 8. Girls and Boys 11yrs 50m Breaststroke 9. Girls and Boys Senior 50m Breaststroke 10. Girls and Boys Junior 50m Backstroke 11. Girls and Boys 11yrs 50m Backstroke 12. Girls and Boys Senior 50m Backstroke 13. Girls and Boys Junior 50m Butterfly 14. Girls and Boys 11yrs 50m Butterfly 15. Girls and Boys Senior 50m Butterfly 16. Girls and Boys Junior 200m IM 17. Girls and Boys 11yrs 200m IM 18. Girls and Boys 11yrs/Snr 200m IM 19. Girls and Boys Junior 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay 20. Girls and Boys Senior 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay

Junior – 8, 9,10yrs 11yrs Senior – 12,13yrs

District Qualifying Times Junior / Senior 200m Ind. Medley

Qualifying Times Junior Boys 4min 40sec Junior Girls 4min 45sec

Senior Boys 4 min 10sec Senior Girls 4 min 15sec