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Whole School Assembly Week 1
Woodland Road Public School
Newsletter
Ph: 46262488 Fax:46285026 Website: www.woodlandrd-p.schools.nsw.edu.au Email: [email protected]
Term 3 Week 1 Wednesday, 20 July 2016
For Your Calendar
Infants Assembly Thursday July 28 Athletics Carnival Field Friday July 29 Education Week August 1—5 Calmsley Hill Farm Friday August 12 P&C Meeting Tuesday August 16 7pm Parents Conference Thursday September 1
Minnamurra Rainforest 2
Principal’s Report 7
P&C / Messages 8
Education Week 1
Athletics Carnival 4
Skoolbag App 5
Library/ Progam 6
Public Speaking 3
Inside this issue:
Tuesday August 2 – Naidoc Week – Songlines:
The living narrative of our nation 9.15am – Aboriginal performer then Aboriginal story or artwork
Wednesday August 3 – Book Week Parade – Australia. Story Country 1.30 – 2.30pm Dressing up as your favourite book character – prize draw
Thursday August 4 – Open Day 10.30 -11.30am Grandparents morning Tea 11.00 – 11.30am – Recess 11.30am – 1.00pm Education Week Assembly 1.00- 1.45pm picnic lunch- band performance 1.45 – 2.45pm Classroom visits 8.15am – 3.15pm Book Fair See Education Week Assembly Program Page 6
Friday August 5 – P&C Mufti Day Wear your pyjamas Gold coin donation / bag of lollies/ pre-loved Lego
Your Invitation to Education Week
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
Minnamurra Rainforest On Thursday June 23, 5/6B , 5/6K and Year 2 went to Minnamurra rainforest and we had a great time looking at all the different trees and plants. We also learnt that the word ‘’Minnamurra’’ means ‘’plenty of fish’’. We saw lots of animals like lyrebirds and swamp wallabies. The walk was great but people got tired. The waterfalls were a great experience. We were so glad that it rained so we could see the waterfalls .
By Tamia 5/6B
Multicultural Public Speaking
Last term our school participated in the Multicultural public speaking competition. We represented stage 2 and Evelyn and Jessica represented stage 3. It was challenging but it was enjoyable. We got closer as a team and became good friends. We were shaking with nerves but felt confident by the time we got up for our speech. We were given helpful feedback from the adjudicator to work on for next time. We also had to do impromptu speeches which were difficult but fun. The impromptu topic was 'Older and Wiser'. It is something we both need to work on. Can't wait until next time !
From Stacey and Danielle
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
Athletics Carnival On Friday July 1 2016 Woodland Road Public School held our annual Athletics carnival. All students competed in the 100, 200 and 800m races as well as some fun novelty events. The House winner of the carnival was the Platypus house coming away with 132 points. Well done to all on an amazing day. The field events will be held Friday July 29 so good luck to all in this as well.
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
SKOOLBAG is our new free App for WOODLAND ROAD PUBLIC SCHOOL. The aim is to provide all Parents and Carers with up to date information and notifica-tions so that our communication is clear and instant.
All you need to do is download the App for iPhone, iPad or Android. iPhone & iPad Users
Click the "App Store" icon on your Apple device.
Type your club name in the search, using suburb name will help.
If iPhone, you will see your school appear, click "Free" then "install''.
If iPad, change the drop list to "iPhone Apps'; your school will then be visible, click "Free" then install
When installed click "Open"
Select "OK" to receive push notifications, when asked.
Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup''.
Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you
Android Users
You must first have signed up with a Google Account before installing the app.
Click the "Play Store" button on your Android Device
Click the magnifying glass icon at the top and type in your school name, using suburb name will help.
Click the school name when it appears in the search.
Click the "Install" button.
Click "Accept" for various permissions (please note, we do not modify any of your personal data on your device).
Click "Open" when installed.
Click the "More" button on the bottom right of the App, then "Setup''.
Toggle on the Push Categories that are applicable for you.
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
MESSAGE FROM THE LIBRARY
Book Parade
This year the theme for Book Week is ‘Australia! Story. Country’. The parade will take place on Wednesday August 3 at 1:30p.m. All students are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character. Prizes will be awarded to a student from each class at random.
Book Fair
Book Fair will open from Tuesday August 2 to Tuesday August 9. Please come to the library and purchase a book, poster or novelty pens during the following times:
Tuesday 8:15am - 8:45am and 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 8:45am and 2:45pm - 3:15pm
Thursday ALL DAY
Tuesday 8:15am - 8:45am
All proceeds from the sale support the library.
Premier’s Reading Challenge Congratulations to Charlise Bennie, Tamia Fasson, Jay Hicks, Cooper Hall, Zack Fayad, Kiara Martin, Tori Thomas, Ciaran Power, Lyric Rawiri, Aliza McKinnon, Agnes Ili, Sophie Yates, Bridie Wasson, Aisha Hussien, Nicholas Majcug, Makayla Domanski for completing the Challenge. They will receive a merit award and token in the next assembly and they will also receive a large certificate at the end of the year from the Premier of NSW. Well done!
All students in Years 3-6 are encouraged to participate in the Premier’s Reading Challenge. The Challenge runs to 19 August. Students need to read 15 books from their Challenge list and 5 free choice books and record them onto their Reading Logs. Students in Kinder to Year 2 will receive a Premier’s Reading Challenge certificate at the end of the year as teachers will be reading 30 Challenge books to them. However, students are also encouraged to complete the Challenge themselves by reading 30 picture books.
Mrs Nackovski – Teacher Librarian
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Education Week Assembly Program
Australian/ Storytelling Theme- Timeline Garamada Group – Dreamtime – Dharwahl - Kinder English settlement – First Fleet – Big Book St 2 Rockin Robin Dance – 50’s 1980’s establishment of school – Stage 1 Attendance Awards Yesterday/Today Digital narrative- Our Community 2016 Choir Education Week Awards Change your mindset
Achieving Success in a Caring Environment
Dear Parents and Caregivers Education Week Upon returning to school for Term Three, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our students, parents and friends. In Term Three we aim to continue to provide quality teaching and learning for our students. This term we celebrate Public Education with Education Week being held from Monday August 1 to Friday August 5. The theme for 2016 Education Week is Shared Stories, better learning, Connected Communities. On our front page you will see our schedule of celebration. We hope you are able to join us especially on Education Day, Thursday August 4, when our students will showcase their singing, dancing, public speaking and writing work. With the grandparents’ morning tea and family picnic lunch, it is a joyous occasions for our students, to share with their families. Book Week We will also be celebrating Book Week in the same week. One of our activities is the annual Book Parade. This year the theme is Australia. Story. Country. We are asking students to dress up as their favourite book character. It could be Harry Potter, Hercules, Annie or Batgirl. The parade is on Tuesday August 3 at 1.30pm. We hope to see you there! NAIDOC Week NAIDOC Week will be acknowledged on Tuesday August 2 with a special performance. Sean Choolburra, one of Australia’s most loved and acclaimed indigenous performers. Sean fuses his engaging energy and humour with historical facts, spiritual wisdom, depth of understanding and knowledge; he is an exciting and talented cultural ambassador. The cost of attending is $5.00. Please see the cream note included with this newsletter. LMBR (Leading Management Business Reform) All public schools in NSW will be transitioning to a new finance system. This new finance system (LMBR) will have a major impact on the way we do business and will affect all of us. This term, Mrs Connor and Mrs Masters will be attending 15 training days and I will be attending 5 days. We have to prepare for the new system to ‘go live’ at the beginning of Term Four. So please be kind to the office ladies, they will be learning a new system while maintaining our old financial system. During this term they will be required to move between the two systems. As our training progresses I will keep you up to date with changes that will affect you and your child. The biggest challenge I see for parents at this stage will be meeting deadlines for payment of excursions and performances. The new computer system will close down acceptance of funds a week before the event and we will be unable to accept late payments. We will all need to improve our punctuality, both with notes going home and returning. Skoolbag App In an effort to improve our communications, we have purchased the Skoolbag app for our school. The Woodland Road Public School Skoolbag App will allow us to keep you up to date with important information and changes such as events, late excursion buses and when money is due. It is really easy to download. So let us notify you when notes go home and help us work together for your child! School Photo Survey Would you like to have a say regarding which company takes our school class and individual photos? Were you happy with the photos this year? We would love to know what you think; please take time out to quickly complete the school photo survey with this newsletter. Look for the blue sheet. Parent Conference – The Power of Positive Thinking On Thursday 1 September the Campbelltown and Macarthur Schools hold a parent conference at John Warby Public School in Airds. The Keynote speaker is the former Governor of New South Wales, Professor The Hon Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO. The theme of the conference is ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’; empowering all to shine through the awakening of a positive mindset. If you are interested in attending or would like some more information, please contact the school office or myself.
Regards
Carol Gruden Principal
Student banking is every Thursday morning at the P&C window from 8.15am to 8.45am.
We are trying to win a gazebo for our school, to do this we need to have the majority of our students banking. SO …. every NEW banker will receive a gift with their very first deposit.
Student Banking Notices
Play to Learn Group
at Woodland Road Public School
Preschool Program for 0-5yrs
Beginning February 14
9am to 10.30 am For further enquiries please contact Rebecca Gordon (P&C President) or
Mrs Jones (KJ teacher)
or by leaving a message at the school office: 4626-2488
FREE
P&C News
On August 17th we will be holding the Winter Fair. Wrist bands for rides will be going on sale Monday 3rd March 2014 and can be purchased through the office for $30 each. Please note that cash or cheque only will be accepted for these. ( Please make cheques out to Woodland Road Public School P&C Association.)
Rides that will be here are as follows: - Dodgem Cars
Nemo Castle
Rocket Ride
Super Slide
Pirate Ship
Canteen Red Day Friday 28th March
Lollies 10c—50c bag
Cans of drink $2
Smartie sundaes $2
Lots more ...
SCHOOL UNIFORM PRICE RISE
A few items will have a price rise effective –
TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2014
BE QUICK & BEAT THE INCREASE!!
Student Banking Notices
Student banking is every Thursday morning at the P&C Room
(AV Room near D Block) from 8.15am to 8.45am. Make 15 deposits by Term 3 and automatically go into the draw to win a Queensland holiday from the Commonwealth Bank. Good luck and keep up the banking.
Welcome back to Term 3, this is a very exciting term for the us. We have our Spring Fair in just under 2 months.
Thank you for all the donations towards our basket hampers for the Spring Fair chocolate wheel. Can’t wait to collect them tomorrow. The winning class (class with the most items) will be announced at tomorrow’s whole school assembly.
Thank you to everyone who came to our last P&C Meeting, our next meeting will be our AGM on Tuesday 16th August at 7pm in the staff room.
Thank you to all the families who came and/or donated something towards the Election Day BBQ/Cake Stall. Also a special thank you to all the helpers on the day.
Unlimited ride wrist bands are now on SALE. Each wrist band is $25. This price is only available before the day, on the day they will be $30. The wrist bands will be on sale every Thursday and Friday mornings until the Spring Fair. Wrist bands will be collected on the day, when you purchase your band/s you will be given a receipt. We also have a lay-by system available for the wrist bands, if this is something you are interested please see the P&C member selling the wrist bands on a Thursday or Friday Morning.
Lee-Anne Hanney P&C President
Kindergarten Enrolments for 2017
Presently we are accepting enrolments for Kindergarten 2017. If you know of anyone who has a child attending Kindergarten next year please let them know that it is time to enrol at their new school. Our Getting Ready for School program will begin next term on Friday 26 August in Week 6. The aim of the program is to teach pre reading and writing skills as well as early numeracy skills. The details of the program are on our website or through the school office.
