Woonona East Notice Board

•    We are in the process of reviewing a number of policies at the school. Included in this week’s newsletter is the School Uniform Policy. We encourage any feedback on this policy.
•    Congratulations to Sam who was selected in the South Coast football team last week. He will compete at the State Championships from 17-19 June at Kellyville.
•    Please note that children should not arrive at school before 8.30am when teacher supervision begins. If students arrive at school before 8.30am, they are expected to sit in the undercover area. They cannot play or run around, and must wait until the bell goes before leaving the area.
•    Congratulations to Bonnie-Marie, Molly, Nathan Boyle, Emily, Sarah, Brittany and Alistair for earning their Principal’s Award. They will receive their awards this week.

Upcoming Events
Monday        5/05
Stage 3 classes to Killalea
Tuesday        6/05
Eco Citizens Stage 3 follow up
2pm Band starts
Thursday        8/05
9:10 assembly
Principals Conference – Batemans Bay
Friday        9/05
PSSA sport begins – rugby league, girls soccer and touch football
Principals Conference – Batemans Bay

Tuesday 13th May
NAPLAN – Language Years 3 & 5
2pm Band
P&C meeting 7pm
Wednesday 14th May
8:30 Environmental  Management Planning meeting for interested school community members
NAPLAN – Reading Years 3 & 5
Thursday 15th May
NAPLAN – Numeracy Years 3 & 5
8:30 – Learning Support Team meets
Friday 16th May
PSSA sport – Round 2
Loud Shirt Day

26th May – 1st June
Education Week – A love of learning.
NSW Public Schools – leading the way.
NAPLAN - Years 3 & 5
The National Assessment Program for Years 3 and 5 will be held in next week. Information was sent home last term. Further information and sample questions can be accessed from www.naplan.edu.au.

Head lice - Changed advice
Up to date information on head lice is important as there are many misunderstandings about ‘head lice’ and how to treat them effectively.
NSW Health has recently conducted a research project in NSW to find out more about head lice and effective ways of treating infestations.
As a result, advice from NSW Health to parents and school staff has changed significantly.
The Department has worked collaboratively with the Federation of Parents and Citizens in support of this research project.
Results of research show that:
Head lice infestations are a common occurrence, particularly in primary schools.
* about 23% of primary students have head lice at any one time
* anyone can catch head lice regardless of their age, sex, or how clean their hair is
* head lice move from one person’s head to another via hair
* head lice do not survive long when they are off a human head
* head lice do not live on furniture, hats, bedding or carpet
* head lice have built up some resistance to head lice treatments
* daily combing of white hair conditioner using a fine tooth comb is effective in getting rid of head lice and eggs (nits)
* school communities may need to hold ‘check and treat’ or Nitbuster days where everyone learns about and starts treatment on the same day.
Information on effective treatment is essential to break the cycle of head lice infestation.
What you can expect from your school
Advice from NSW Health indicates that there is no need for students to be sent home or excluded from school because of head lice.
Observing students scratching their heads is not a reliable or efficient means of assessing head lice prevalence in the school.
Where one student has head lice this serves as a warning light that there is likely to be an infestation in either specific classes or across the whole school population, including staff.
The school will send a letter home to parents  when infestations of head lice occur and request that parents examine  their child’s hair and undertake treatment where eggs or lice are identified.

Uniform Policy
The Woonona East School community supports and encourages the wearing of school uniform by all students.
Rationale
•    The wearing of school uniform encourages a sense of equity, school identity and pride.
•    Parents are able to provide economical, appropriate and durable clothing for their children.
•    The school uniform has been designed to allow all students to participate in all aspects of school activities with comfort and dignity.
Dress Code
•    In support of the school’s Sun Sense Policy, all students are required to wear a hat. No Hat!  Play in the shade!  The wearing of a school hat is encouraged. The P&C provide a hat for all students starting kindy.
•    The school curriculum requires students to participate in fitness activities.  Footwear that facilitates physical activity is encouraged.  Shoe laces should be tied tightly.
•    The wearing of thongs or unsuitable footwear at school is not allowed.
•    All forms of jewellery are discouraged at school to avoid loss of precious items and injury to students.
•    Sleeper earrings or studs may be worn.  Students may be required to remove these for sporting activities.  These issues reflect health and safety concerns.  Wrist watches are acceptable.
•    In the interests of health, safety and hygiene the dress code for students requires that hair styles should be appropriate.  Hair ornaments should be kept to a minimum and hair should not interfere with the student’s ability to see or disturb their work habits.
General
•    Coloured nail and make up must not be worn to school.
•    Parents/Caregivers are asked to label all items of school uniform.  The uniform shop is open Monday mornings 8.35am till 9am and Wednesdays 2.30pm till 3pm.  It is run by parent volunteers.  New and second hand items are available.
Mufti Days. 
Throughout the year a number of mufti days (out of school uniform) are held as fund raisers.  Appropriate casual clothes should be worn on these occasions.  Enclosed shoes should be worn for safety reasons.

Mothers Day Stall
Just a reminder that the Mothers Day Stall is this Friday 9th May.  Gifts are priced at $1, $2, $3 and $5.
Please remember to bring your money on the day.
Volunteers to help at the stall are still urgently required..

Loud Shirt Day Friday 16th May
Did you know that in Australia one child in every 300 is born deaf and it makes it difficult for them to speak?  Well on Friday the 16th May, it is Loud Shirt Day and you can help these children learn to speak.  Wear your loudest shirt and donate a gold coin and the money we raise will go towards helping these children learn how to speak.
By Kira

Book Club
Hi Everyone,
Enclosed is the latest book club issue.  Lots of great variety ranging from Mims Island, Dragon Rider which is a great read and also fantastic step by step cooking cards.
Please remember to have all orders in by Wednesday 14th May.
Happy Reading
Maria

Environment News
The school has a draft Environment Management Plan that requires finalising.
A EMP is a 5 year plan addressing landscaping, bush regeneration, energy use, recycling and other environmental issues.
A meeting has been set for Wednesday 13th May 8.30am in the old staff room to finalise the plan & decide on priorities for 2008.
Bush regeneration is starting again for this Term.
Please the office if you would like to attend or obtain a copy of the draft EMP.
Meet at the sandpit after the morning bell 9am on Tuesday.  Bring a trowel, plastic bag, hat and bottlebottle.

Kids Café
This weeks lunch special is a Vege Jaffle and a orange or apple juice popper.  Thank you to all volunteer’s for doing a wonderful job at our canteen.  We couldn’t do it without you all.
Apples are back 2kg Royal Gala Apples $6.00.  Please fill in order form and return to office.
Just a reminder that canteen is CLOSED FRIDAYS.  We now open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – week 2
Wed 07/05     – Ainsley, Jenny
Thurs 08/05     – Nicole, Allison
FRIDAY 09/05 – CLOSED
Mon 12/05     – Kylie, tba
Tues 13/05     – Carolyn, Lorraine
Wed 14/05     – Kathy, Vasey, Petra

HELP NEEDED
A canteen helper is needed for Monday 12th May and also two helpers are required for Wednesday the 21st May.