Woonona East Notice Board

•    Mr Smith officially retires today. The Department will now look to fill the principal’s position, although no time frame or process is as yet in place. There are a number of ways the position can be filled such as priority transfer or merit selection.
•    Our athletics events were completed last week. The District Carnival will be in Week 2, Term 3. Thank you to Ms Clarkson for organising our school athletics.
•    The 2007 Annual School Report is being sent home with this newsletter. A big thank you to Mr Doug Hamill who organised the printing of the report and donated part of his fee to the school.
•    Congratulations to Brianna and Haydn for receiving their principal’s award.
•    Thank you to Kate for her donation of a rotating compost bin. Our school environmental programs are benefiting enormously from the support given by our community.

Upcoming Events
Week 10
Monday 30th June
Noon Boys football v Balgownie
BBQ and Disco 4pm – 5:30pm K – 2
6pm – 7:30pm 3 – 6
Tuesday 1st July
2pm Band
Thursday 3rd July
Red, Yellow and Black Mufti Day for NAIDOC W     eek
Principal’s morning tea
9:10 5/6C Assembly
10:00 Principal’s morning tea
Friday 3rd July
11:30 Talent Show
Last day of school for Term 2

Week 1 Term 3
Monday 21st July
School Development Day
Tuesday 22nd July
Southern Stars rehearsal
Friday 25th July
National Tree Day

Parent / Teacher Interviews

Monday 30th June
8:30 – noon 5/6C
Noon – 3pm 6P
Tuesday 1st July
8:30 – noon 2D & 3/4A
Noon – 3pm 1B
Wednesday 2nd July
8:30 – noon 1C
Noon – 3pm 2F
Thursday 3rd July
8:30 – noon 4W
Noon – 3pm 4/5H

Home Readers
Do you have any books hiding away at home? We are reorganising home readers over the next two weeks and need all books returned.  Home reading will begin again next term.
Mrs D’Arcangelo

Environment News
Many thanks to Kate for donating a rotating compost bin. Hopefully with the money raised from the mufti day, we will have two bins to rotate food scraps and weeds. They will be situated near the canteen for the canteen volunteers to easily access them.
Bush regeneration/weeding group meets Tuesday mornings 9am -9.30am. We’d love to see you.
P&C NITBUSTERS
Thanks to all the families who participated in the NIT BUSTERS weekend. Lets hope we’ve busted them for the school holidays!

Kindergarten 2009
If you know of any parents who are looking to enrol their children at Woonona East for 2009, could you please ask them to contact our office. We would like to be able to plan ahead for next year and the more information we have the better job we can do.

Voluntary School Fees
Parents are invited to contribute the voluntary school fees for 2008.
One child $25.00; two or more children $50.00.
All funds donated will be allocated directly to the school library for the purchase of children’s books. It would be appreciated if these fees could be paid by the end of this term to help our library budget.
Correct Payee names on Cheques
Parents please be aware that any payments to the P&C (such as for the Krispy Kreme drive), it is important to have the correct payee on the cheques.  The banks, at least the Commonwealth, have lately been strict about correct information on cheques.  Unless the correct payee is shown on the cheques, they will not deposit them into the account.
Could you please therefore assist us by making out any cheques to the P&C as “Woonona East P&C Assoc” or “WEPS P&C”.  For items bought in the uniform shop, the cheques should be made out to “Woonona East uniform Shop”, or WEPS uniform shop”.  Thank you.
P&C Treasurer

Mufti Day
Don’t forget that the mufti day will be on Thursday 3rd July. The colours will be red, yellow and black – the colours in the Aboriginal flag. We chose these colours to celebrate NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Do you know the meaning of the three colours in the flag?
Black – represents the Aboriginal people in Australia
Red – represents the red earth, the red ochre used in ceremonies and Aboriginal people’s spiritual relation to the land.
Yellow disk – represents the sun, the giver of life and protector.

Uniform Shop
The uniform shop will now also be open on Friday mornings from 8.30am to 9.00am. The uniform shop will be cleaning out all lost property.

Kids Café
This week’s lunch special, toasted chicken wrap with cheese, tomato and lettuce with an apple for $2.50. This Friday is “Pizza Day”, in all orders must be handed in by Wednesday to help with catering. Late orders will not be accepted. Please attach orders to a brown paper bag. Thank you. Term 3 we are looking for a volunteer that can come in for ½ hour Monday mornings to make up some jelly’s and mousse. If you can help please call Toni. Have a happy and safe holiday from the Canteen Committee.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – Week 10
Mon    30/6    Hui, Donna
Tues    01/7    Lyn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed    02/7    Kathy, Vacey, Petra
Thurs    03/7    Tracey, Kylie
04/07  Special Day  Toni, Ann,  Jonathon

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•    Reports will go home this Wednesday. If your child’s teacher would like to arrange an interview, this will be indicated on the report and a note will accompany the report listing interview times. Phone interviews can be requested. If the teacher does not request an interview and you would like to arrange a phone or face to face interview this can be done by requesting an interview slip from the class teacher or contacting the school to arrange a suitable time.
•    Our athletic race events were held last Friday. This Friday we will run the 800 metre races and any field event finals as well as some novelties or ball games. These events will be for 8 to 13 year olds. The day will not really be suitable for spectators and we request parents don’t come to watch.
•    Congratulations to Emily, Nicholas and Shae for receiving their principals award.
•    Don’t forget NITBUSTER WEEKEND this weekend.

Upcoming Events
Week 9
Monday 23rd June
Choir rehearsal
Tuesday 24th June
2pm Band
Wednesday 25th June
Reports home
Public Speaking Finals at Thirroul School
Friday 27th June
School Athletics Day – 800 metre finals, field event finals and novelties
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June
NITBUSTER WEEKEND (see inside for details)
Week 10
Monday 30th June
Noon Boys football v Balgownie
BBQ and Disco 4pm – 5:30pm K – 2
6pm – 7:30pm 3 – 6
Tuesday 1st July
2pm Band
Thursday 3rd July
Red, Yellow and Black Mufti Day
Principal’s morning tea
9:10 5/6C Assembly
10:00 Principal’s morning tea
Friday 3rd July
Last day of school for Term 2

Parent / Teacher Interviews
Monday 30th June
8:30 – noon 5/6C
Noon – 3pm 6P
Tuesday 1st July
8:30 – noon 2D & 3/4A
Noon – 3pm 1B
Wednesday 2nd July
8:30 – noon 1C
Noon – 3pm 2F
Thursday 3rd July
8:30 – noon 4W
Noon – 3pm 4/5H
10:00 Principal’s morning tea

Please note a note will go home with reports giving greater detail as to any variations to teacher’s interview times

School News

Home Readers
Do you have any books hiding away at home? We are reorganising home readers over the next two weeks and need all books returned.  Home reading will begin again next term.
Mrs D’Arcangelo

Sport News
•    Well done Sam! Sam represented South Coast at last week’s State Football Carnival.
•    Congratulations to Kyle, Laura, Curtis and Luke who competed at the South Coast Cross Country Carnival in Week 7.
•    Even though it was Winter our cricket team were in action last week. They beat Bowral in the 4th round of the NSW PSSA knockout competion. They will play again when the weather is warmer.

Multi-Cultural Public Speaking Competition
The first round of the Multi-Cultural public speaking competition will be held on Wednesday 25th June at Thirroul Public School.
Good luck to our 4 fabulous speakers – Lachlan, Elise, Joshua and Rory.
The children have been practising before school for the last 2 weeks and will demonstrate our continued strength in this area at the competition.
Mrs D’Arcangelo

Environment News
1.    Bush regeneration
The bush regeneration group meets 9am at the sandpit on Tuesday mornings for half an hour.
We will be working on the office and entrance gardens this week.
2.    Mufti Day
There will be a mufti day on Thursday 3rd of July.  Wear red, black & yellow colours to celebrate Naidoc Week.  The mufti day will raise funds for a tumbling bin compost system for the school.

P&C NITBUSTERS Weekend 28-29 June

Sick of getting that note from your class teacher?

The WEPS P&C have discussed nits, and the Schools’ approach to managing them, at the last few P&C meetings.  Advice from NSW Health suggests that the best way to eradicate (or at least reduce) the instance of nits is for whole school community participate in a NITBUSTERS program.  NITBUSTERS is a joint project between NSW Health, NSW Department of Education & Training, Federation of School Councils and the Federation of P & C Associations. The project aims to educate schools, children and parents about head lice and how to remove them.  More information on the NITBUSTERS program is available at
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/headlice/nitbusters/parent_info.html

The P&C would like everyone in the school community to participate in nit treatment over the weekend of 28-29 June. Inserted in this week’s newsletter is the recommended treatment from NSW Health.

Nit treatment is a cheap, quick and effective.  The treatment process involves putting conditioner into the person’s hair and then thoroughly combing with a fine tooth comb.  It takes about 5 minutes.  See http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/headlice/treatment/index.html for details of this simple treatment method.  Participation in this program is voluntary but it will only be successful if everyone participates.

With good participation in the NITBUSTERS weekend, hopefully we will reduce the instance of nits at school and the numbers of that note going home.  The P&C looks forward to your participation in the program and we would welcome any feedback on this program (the P&C comments book is in the school office).  If results are good, we may run NITBUSTER weekends during the course of the school year.

Happy combing.

Kindergarten 2009
If you know of any parents who are looking to enrol their children at Woonona East for 2009, could you please ask them to contact our office. We would like to be able to plan ahead for next year and the more information we have the better job we can do.

Disco and Barbeque
This will be a fun night to celebrate the end of the term. Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year2’s disco will run from 4pm to 5.30pm. Years 3 to 6 will be from 6pm to 7.30pm. Entry will be from Corinda Road only. Disco entry will be $2 to be paid at the door. Cost of the BBQ will be $1.00. Cold drinks and snacks will be available.
Voluntary School Fees
Parents are invited to contribute the voluntary school fees for 2008.
One child $25.00; two or more children $50.00.
All funds donated will be allocated directly to the school library for the purchase of children’s books. It would be appreciated if these fees could be paid by the end of this term to help our library budget.

Correct Payee names on Cheques
Parents please be aware that any payments to the P&C (such as for the Krispy Kreme drive), it is important to have the correct payee on the cheques.  The banks, at least the Commonwealth, have lately been strict about correct information on cheques.  Unless the correct payee is shown on the cheques, they will not deposit them into the account.
Could you please therefore assist us by making out any cheques to the P&C as “Woonona East P&C Assoc” or “WEPS P&C”.  For items bought in the uniform shop, the cheques should be made out to “Woonona East uniform Shop”, or WEPS uniform shop”.  Thank you.
P&C Treasurer

Fundraising Team
We URGENTLY need 1 or 2 volunteers to man the glow stick stand at next Monday’s school disco.  We will need this person/s for about 1/2 -1hr (the second older children disco).  Maybe a mum/dad could help out while they are waiting for their child.
If anyone can spare some time, it would be much appreciated.  Please call Petra on 42726756.

We will be selling glow bracelets at 50c each and glow neckbands for $1.00 each.  We will also have some LIMITED left over stock for sale at reduced prices of $1.  First in best dressed.

Many thanks from the Fundraising Team

Uniform Shop
The uniform shop will now also be open on Friday mornings from 8.30am to 9.00am.

Kids Café
End of Term Disco & BBQ is coming up Monday 30th June.  We are in need of a coupe of volunteer’s for the BBQ etc if you can give a hand, please call.
Canteen will be open this Friday when children are doing athletics.  If athletics is cancelled, canteen will be closed.  (Over the counter food only).
This weeks lunch special – Toasted chicken wrap (Kebab) with cheese, tomato and lettuce plus your choice of tomato sauce, BBQ sauce or hommos.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – Week 9
Mon    23/6    Toni, Vimala
Tues    24/6    Carolyn, Lorraine
Wed    25/6    Doris, Rosie-Ann, Johanne
Thurs    26/6    Renaye, Ali
Mon    30/6    Hui, Donna
Tues    01/7    Lyn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed    02/7    Kathy, Vacey, Petra
Thurs    03/7    Tracey, Kylie
Fri    04/07    Special Day
Toni, Ann,  Jonathon

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•    In the last few weeks we’ve had very positive reports about the behaviour of our students when they are representing our school. Last week we received a certificate from the staff at Minnamurra Rainforest who praised our Stage 2 students for their behaviour, manners and keenness to learn on their recent excursion. Well done Years 3 and 4! Considering they visited the rainforest in the rain it was very important that everybody was sensible.
•    The school is very fortunate to have such a supportive and productive P&C. At last week’s meeting the school received $685 for maths resources and $1050 to support the Southern Stars program.
•    Semester 1 reports will be sent home next week. K and K/1 will be conducting interviews next week. Other classes will be conducting interviews in Week 10. A note will be sent home for these classes this week.
•    Congratulations to Phoebe for receiving a principals award last week.

Upcoming Events
Week 8
K and K/1 parent interviews
Tuesday 17th June
2pm Band
Year 2 to the Art Gallery
Boys Cricket v Bowral – Dalton Park
Thursday 19th June
Assembly
Friday 20th June
School Athletics Track events

Week 9
Monday 23rd June
Choir rehearsal
Tuesday 24th June
2pm Band
Wednesday 25th June
Reports home
Public Speaking Finals at Thirroul School
Friday 27th June
School Athletics Day 2
Week 10
Monday 30th June
BBQ and Disco
Tuesday 1st July
2pm Band

Tuesday 2nd July

2pm Band
Thursday 3rd July
Principal’s morning tea
Assembly
Friday 4th  July
Last day of school for Term 2

Home Reading
This will be the last week for Term 2 Home Reading. Books will be collected, sorted and re-boxed over the last 2 weeks of term and returned to the classrooms ready for borrowing to begin again next term. Parents are asked to help collect any extra books they may have at home and return them to the classrooms. If there are 2 or 3 parents who have a spare couple of hours on Wednesday 2nd July, we would appreciate your help.

Punctuality
Letters will be sent home today to any child who has been late to school on more than seven occasions. This is part of our ongoing monitoring of all absences, as required by The Department of Education and Training. Sometimes we are unaware of just how easily they add up. When children are late to class they often miss important information and also miss that vital settling-in time before class begins. It is hoped that parents may be able to adjust routines so punctuality can improve.

Reminders
The children in 3L, 3/4A, 4W and year 4 in 4/5H will be participating in a Choir Cluster Rehearsal next Monday 23rd June at Fairy Meadow Demonstration School. The cost is $3.50 and needs to be brought in by Thursday at the latest. Normal school uniform is to be worn and children are asked to bring recess and lunch. All choir members are expected to attend this rehearsal. Reminder that the performance night is Wednesday 6th August at Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul. The choir will be finalised after this day and ticket information will be in the next newsletter. The P & C have generously agreed to hire out the girls uniform. The cost will be $30, with $20 refund when uniform is returned. There will be days of selecting uniforms early next term.

Environment News
Peter Nolan will be in the school over the next few weeks constructing two new native habitat areas. He will be involving students in this work.

Kindergarten 2009
If you know of any parents who are looking to enrol their children at Woonona East for 2009, could you please ask them to contact our office. We would like to be able to plan ahead for next year and the more information we have the better job we can do.

Bush Regeneration
The Bush Regeneration group meets on Tuesdays at 9am at the sandpit for half an hour. This week we will be working on the garden near the 6 class demountable. Don’t forget to sign in at the office.

School Award System Review
Thank you to the fifteen families who returned surveys.  Positive features mentioned about our current award system included consistency and the fact it carries over from year to year. Concerns were raised about students not knowing what awards are for, that different classes have their own award systems that take the emphasis off the school awards, not all teachers handing out the same awards and the thought it is too complicated. People were also concerned about the use of food, especially lollies, as a reward. Two responses questioned the need for an award system at all.
Responses will be discussed with teachers with a view to improving the system.

Athletics
Our school track events will be held this Friday, weather permitting.  Students who are 8 years old or older will be able to compete in the 100 metre, 200 metre and 800 metre races. 5, 6 and 7 year old will have track races and a separate novelty carnival.
A note will be sent home tomorrow detailing events and times.

Teambeat
What a great performance! Every student got to play the drums and had a very enjoyable time. Some people haven’t yet sent in $4 for the performance. A reminder will be sent home and it would be appreciated if the money could be sent in as soon as possible.
Fundraising News
The fundraising committee is organising a Family fun Night for 6th November. There will be great rides for the kids, side show games, a cake and coffee stall, barbeque and hopefully Turkish food and curries. Please put this date in your diary, further details will be provided in the months to come.
Krispy Kreme’s
A big thank you to those who purchased the Krispy Kreme donuts, and thank you to Michelle for organising the drive. Nearly $300 was raised which will greatly benefit all our students.

Signing In
A reminder that all people who are visiting the school must sign in at the office. This includes people working in the canteen, hearing reading groups and doing other jobs. This is a safety and security precaution we need to take.
Voluntary School Fees
Thankyou to all parents who have contributed voluntary school fees for 2008. One kind soul donated twice! There is still time to donate.
One child $25.00; two or more children $50.00.
All funds donated will be allocated directly to the school library for the purchase of children’s books. It would be appreciated if these fees could be paid by the end of this term.

Kids Café
This week’s lunch special fish burger with lettuce and mayo and orange juice $2.50. Recess special (available at recess only) vegetable and cheese jaffle and a milo $2.50. Don’t forget we also have a range of soups available for $1.00 or $1.30 with a bread roll. (price change on menu).
End of term BBQ is coming up Monday 30th June. We need volunteer’s to help out with the BBQ. If you can give a hand, please call Toni Joel on 4284 5037. Thank you.
Attention canteen volunteer’s term 3 we will be having a luncheon. Invitations will go out week 1 term 3. To thank you for all your help.
Just a reminder that canteen is CLOSED FRIDAYS.  We now open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – Week 7
Mon    30/6    Hui, Donna
Tues    01/7    Lyn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed    02/7    Kathy, Vacey, Petra
Thurs    03/7    Tracey, Kylie
04/07  Special Day  Toni, Ann,  Jonathon

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•    Welcome back to Mrs Taylor in the office! In her absence Mrs Hill, Mrs Eady and Mrs Pearson have done an excellent job coping with the complexities that arise in the modern school office. We are indeed fortunate to have such a competent and cheerful staff to be our first port of call in the school.
•    Welcome to Mrs Reading who will be teaching 3L for the rest of the term.
•    Teachers are busy writing report cards for Semester 1. These will be going home on Wednesday of Week 9. A note detailing teacher availability for interview times will be sent home next week. K and K/1 will be conducting interviews next week.
•    Congratulations to Jesse in 4W for receiving a principals award

Upcoming Events (calendar)
Week 7
Tuesday 10th June
2pm Band
7pm P & C Meeting
Wednesday 11th June
Teambeat performance
Mrs Thompson inservice
Thursday 12th June
UNSW writing and spelling
Friday 13th June
PSSA sport – Round 6
Regional Cross Country
Student leaders to Dapto – World Vision
Week 8
K and K/1 parent interviews
Tuesday 17th June
2pm Band
Year 2 to the Art Gallery
Boys Cricket v Bowral – Dalton Park
Thursday 19th June
Assembly
Friday 20th June
School Athletics Day 1
Week 9
Monday 23rd June
Choir rehearsal
Tuesday 24th June
2pm Band
Wednesday 25th June
Reports home
Public Speaking Finals at Thirroul School
Friday 27th June
School Athletics Day 2
Monday 30th June
BBQ and Disco
Tuesday 1st July
2pm Band
Thursday 2nd July
Principal’s morning tea
Assembly
Friday 3rd July
Last day of school for Term 2

School News

Sporting News
•    Congratulations to Patrick and Chad who competed at the South Coast rugby union trials on Friday.
•    Good luck to Curtis, Luke, Laura and Kyle who will be competing at the South Coast Cross Country trials this Friday.
•    Over the next few weeks we will be holding our athletics carnival and related events. More details about this will be in next week’s newsletter.

Environment News
Peter Nolan will be in the school over the next few weeks constructing two new native habitat areas. He will be involving students in this work.

Kindergarten 2009
If you know of any parents who are looking to enrol their children at Woonona East for 2009, could you please ask them to contact our office. We would like to be able to plan ahead for next year and the more information we have the better job we can do.

P & C News
The next P & C will be held this Tuesday 10 June at 7.00 in the staff room.
Agenda Items for Tuesday 10 June include:
•    Rewards review
•    Uniform Policy
•    Pedestrian island on Dorrigo Avenue
•    Alternative material for the green polo shirts
•    Suggestions for Fundraising Mother/Fathers day stall.
If you have something you’d like discussed at the P & C please come along and have your say, Tuesday 10 June 7.00.
If you’re unable to attend, note your issue in the Agenda Book at the office or Email them to the office with a subject of ‘Attention P & C’. If you are unable to make the meetings, but would like the minutes to be emailed to you, just leave your email address with the office.

Fundraising News
A reminder that you need to pick up your Krispy Crème Donuts Wednesday 11 June from the old staff room window from 8.45am in the morning, or you can get them after school. You don’t want to forget them otherwise they will be stale.

Movies At School
Please note the following advice we received from the Department about films and computer games at school.
“ Material classified PG should only be used with students after careful consideration by teaching staff who should recognise that material in this classification might upset, frighten or confuse some students. Staff may wish to inform parents in advance of presentation so that they may be given the opportunity to withdraw their child from the viewing”.
During wet lunchtimes movies are often shown to classes. If you have any issues about the movie being shown, please contact your child’s teacher.

The MS Readathon Reading Relay started June 1
Students from Woonona East Primary School will be reading for the MS Readathon this June. It is not too late for other children to register and help change the lives of people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Students can ask friends or family to sponsor them for their reading from June 1 – June 30 which includes current classroom and home reading texts. The fastest way to register is online at www.msreadathon.org.au with the help of mum or dad. Good luck to those who have registered and don’t forget to collect your sponsorship. You can return your funds in July to receive your certificate and reading rewards. For more information, visit www.msreadathon.org.au or call State/Territory Office on 1300 677 323

Signing In
A reminder that all people who are visiting the school must sign in at the office. This includes people working in the canteen, hearing reading groups and doing other jobs. This is a safety and security precaution we need to take.

Voluntary School Fees
Parents are invited to contribute the voluntary school fees for 2008.
One child $25.00; two or more children $50.00.
All funds donated will be allocated directly to the school library for the purchase of children’s books. It would be appreciated if these fees could be paid by the end of this term to help our library budget.

Kids Café
This week’s special ham, cheese, tomato jaffle and a apple $2.50. Our supplier of milk products will not be stocking Honeycomb milk anymore. We have some stock left in the canteen, be quick. Sorry for any inconvenience. We need some more help/volinyeer’s for Tuesdays. If you can help please call the office.
Just a reminder that canteen is CLOSED FRIDAYS.  We now open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – Week 7
Mon    16/6    Leanne, Joy, Jackie
Tues    17/6    Melanie, Kristen
Wed    18/6    Joanne, Narelle
Thurs    19/6    Kate, Terri
Friday Closed
Mon    23/6    Toni, Vilma
Tues     24/6    Carolyn, Lorraine
Wed     25/6    Doris, Rosie-Ann, Johanne
Thurs    26/6    Renaye, Ali

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•    It was great to see so many parents taking the opportunity to visit classes last Thursday during open classrooms. The day’s highlight, the finals of the public speaking competitions, was very well received and displayed the high quality of work produced by students at Woonona East. Congratulations to Lachlan Jones and Elise Fleming for winning their sections. Well done to all those students who appeared on stage as well as all students who worked hard on presenting and preparing their speeches. Thank you to Mrs D’Arcangelo for organising assembly.
•    Congratulations to the detectives in 6P who solved Murder Under the Microscope. They managed to beat the deadline in this online investigation and join a clever crew of their peers from around the state.
•    Thank you to all parents who have returned the survey on the school reward system. Surveys need to be returned by this Wednesday, 4th June. They are available from the office.

Upcoming Events

Monday 2nd June
MS Readathon begins
Minnamurra Excursion for 3L, 3/4A and 4W
Life Education
Tuesday 3rd June
2pm Band
Life Education
Wednesday 4th June
Life Education
Thursday 5th June
World environment day
9:10am Year 1 assembly
Year 6 to Woonona High School 10:45 – 1:10
Friday 6th June
PSSA sport – Round 5
Kindergarten to Killalea
Regional Rugby Union
Week 7
Tuesday 10th June
2pm Band
7pm P & C Meeting
Wednesday 11th June
Teambeat performance
Thursday 12th June
UNSW writing and spelling
Friday 13th June
PSSA sport – Round 6
Regional Cross Country
Student leaders to Dapto – World Vision

News Around the School

WEPS online
Please note that our news is online at weps.edublogs.org. This is not our official school site, although it is the one we use each week to publish the news. Links on our official site had been out of date for a while now, but have been fixed today.
Public Speaking Assembly
Congratulations to all the finalists of Woonona East PS Public speaking competition
As always, the children demonstrated wonderful skills of logical thought and clear expressive speech. A special congratulation goes to Lachlan, our junior Public speaking winner and Elise who took out the senior award. Their names will be engraved on our beautiful new plaques and displayed in the office. Thanks goes to all the hard working teachers and dedicated parents who helped prepare the children.Mrs D’Arcangelo

Murder Under the Microscope
Congratulations to 6P for their Under the Microscope investigation. In this project, students throughout Australia and New Zealand are presented with a mystery, an eco-crime somewhere in Australia. Working as an investigation team, students study the issues and crime sites, research the victims and villains and use the clues provided by Catchment Headquarters (Catchment HQ) to try to solve the mystery. Clues are revealed over a five week period. Once the final clue has been given, teams have a 24 hour window to make their accusation. 6P were one of the winning teams correctly naming the victim as the brown stone curlew, the crime site as the Macquarie River and the villain as Unsustainable Land Management. Well done 6P Detectives.

Reports
Reports will be going home in Week 9 this term with Week 10 being set aside for teacher interviews. K and K/1 will be holding parent interviews in Week 8.

Signing In
A reminder that all people who are visiting the school must sign in at the office. This includes people working in the canteen, hearing reading groups and doing other jobs. This is a safety and security precaution we need to take.
Voluntary School Fees
Parents are invited to contribute the voluntary school fees for 2008.
One child $25.00; two or more children $50.00.
All funds donated will be allocated directly to the school library for the purchase of children’s books. It would be appreciated if these fees could be paid by the end of this term to help our library budget.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Donuts will be collected from the Campbelltown store on the afternoon of Tuesday 10th June, and ready for collection on Wednesday 11th June from the office in both the morning and the afternoon.

Kids Café
Thank you to all our volunteer’s who helped last Thursday, Education Day. Most of our children are eating healthy, if you need new lunch box ideas, please visit www.freshforkids.com.au this site has a range of great ideas.
A big thank you to Tracy for donating a freezer to the canteen, Thanks Tracy.
We have a range of soup available for $1.00, with a bread roll $1.30 (chicken noodle, tomato, pumpkin). If children order the soup a empty cup will go into the lunch box, and children have to collect from the canteen, please change the price on your menu’s.
This weeks lunch special, crunchy beef burger (lettuce, tomato) and a apple $2.50 YUM. Warm milos $1.00.
Just a reminder that canteen is CLOSED FRIDAYS.  We now open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Canteen Roster
Term 2 – Week 6
Mon    2/6    Hui, Donna
Tues    3/6    Lyn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed    4/6    Kathy, Jenny
Thurs    5/6    Nicole, Allison
Friday Closed
Mon    9/6    Public Holiday
Tues     10/6    Carolyn, Lorraine
Wed     11/6    Ann, Karen, Ainsley,
Thurs    12/6    Cindy, Sally, Maree

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