Woonona East Notice Board

•    Congratulations to Megan and Harrison who will be receiving their Principal’s Award at this week’s K-6 assembly. All students who have recently achieved a Principal’s Award will be presented with these at this week’s assembly.
•    Thank you to all the families who returned the survey relating to the school planning process for the next three years. Teachers will be considering these at next week’s staff meeting. If you would still like to submit some thoughts, the 3 questions posed were: What things do you like about our school? What things don’t you like, or think we need to change, about our school? Do you have any other suggestions on how we could improve what we do at the school? You can jot down your thoughts and send them to the office by this Friday and they’ll be considered at next week’s meeting.
•    Good luck to our Southern Stars stars! This is the big week. Early starts, late finishes. The big performance! Well done and good luck to the students and  their teachers, Mrs Lindley and Ms Armstrong. All your hard work is bound to lead to a hit.
•    Congratulations to Sanna who will receive the Minister’s Award for Excellence in Student Achievement  – Community Languages for the study of Swedish. Sanna will be presented with her award at a special ceremony at the University of NSW.

Week 6
Wednesday 27th August
UNSW Computers competition
K/1 excursion to museum and art gallery
Southern Stars rehearsal
Thursday 28th August
Learning Support Team meeting
Southern Stars rehearsal
Assembly 4W
Friday 29th August
Southern Stars performance
Saturday 30th August
Southern Stars performance

Week 7 (Literacy and Numeracy Week)
Monday 1st September
Camp Quality Puppets (free)
Tuesday 2nd September
2 hour stop work meeting
Thursday 4th September
School Photos
Friday 5th September
Fathers Day Stall
PSSA Round 3

School Calendar online
Important Notice

There is a proposed teacher 2 hour stop-work meeting scheduled for Tuesday 2nd September from 9:00am to 11:00am. This is to support the Teacher’s Federation campaign; Salaries, Staffing and Standards.

Further details about student supervision during this time will be sent home before the end of the week.

School Photos
School photos will be taken on Thursday 4th September.  Envelopes will be sent home today with newsletter.
It is important that you read the instructions on the envelopes carefully.  Cheques are to be made out to “Master School Portraits – Illawarra”.  Children’s names and classes must be written on the back of the cheque.  Payments for all children in one family may be placed in one envelope but must complete the bottom section of the form to state this.  As the payment envelopes are given directly to the photographer for processing, it is important the correct amount of money is enclosed.
Family envelopes can be collected from the office.  (These are only for children in one family attending WEPS).
Please note photographer will charge a $20 search fee for late orders/payments.

Environment News
Bush regeneration/weeding
Please come along on Tuesday morning 9am-9.30am to maintain our beautiful native gardens.  For the next two weeks we will be checking our ‘National Tree Day’ plants (including restaking them and watering them if they are looking a bit parched) and weeding the office garden.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any experience, come along, have a chat and contribute to our school environment.  Meet at the sandpit.

Library Contributions
Thank you to all those families who supported our library fund. A total of $1725 has been donated and this will assist in purchasing library resources.

Book Club News
Wow! Another fantastic issue to celebrate “Fuel Your Mind”.  There are some great specials.  $3.00 books such as Silly Galah & Father Koala’s Nursery Rhymes.
Books are great for presents and also for Christmas stocking.
Please return this issue to the school office before Wednesday 3rd September to avoid disappointment.
Happy Reading
Maria

Fundraising News
Our next fundraising meeting will be this Friday 29th August at 2.30pm in the old staffroom.  We will be discussing the Family Fun Night.  All welcome to come along.  Don’t forget to call Nicole on to book your stall at the fun night.
Also, to let everyone know that our Father’s Day stall bill be held on Friday 5th September.  There will be gifts for the children to buy for $1, $2, $3 & $5.  So put this date in your diary.  We will need some volunteers to man the stall for about 1½ hours.  If anyone can help, please call Petra. Phone numbers are available from the office, 42841472.
Thank you.

Uniform Shop
Could all uniforms that were hired for the Choral Festival please be returned to the uniform shop as soon as possible. Thank you.

Kids Café
This week we have Banana, Mango, Pineapple Muffins available for $1.20.  Also Blueberry Muffins available for $1.50.
This weeks lunch special is chicken chippies and a side salad for $2.50, or chicken chippies & McCann potato smilies  are 40c each.
Thank you to all the classes for helping with our vegetable garden.  The kids are having heaps of fun.  If you would like to plant some seeds from home, you are welcome to bring them to the canteen so you can plant them.
Canteen Roster
Term 3 – Week 6
Mon 25/8 – Leanne, Joy, Jackie
Tues 26/8 – Carolyn, Lorraine
Wed 27/8 – Doris, Rosie-Ann
Thurs 28/8 – Renaye, Vanessa
Fri 29/8 – CLOSED
Mon 1/9 – Donna, Hui
Tues 2/9 – Ainsley, Kylie
Wed 3/9 – Leasa, Joanne, Tracey
Thurs 4/9 – Nicole, Allison
Friday 5/9 – CLOSED
Canteen Help Required
We need 2 helpers for Monday 8th September and a helper for Wednesday 24th September. If you could help, please contact Carolyn.

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•    OOPS! After announcing that I would be handing out our Principal’s Awards at our fortnightly K-6 assemblies, I forgot to. I apologise to the two girls who were to receive their awards. They will be the first ones up at our assembly on the 28th August. In future the SRC will automatically put it on the assembly agenda so there’s no risk of that happening again.
•    Please take care when dropping off and picking up students from school. In this newsletter the parking rules for the front of the school have been republished. I am aware of issues with the after school care bus and have asked the RTA to look at possible solutions.
•    There are always too many people to thank for the volunteer work undertaken around our school. I’d like to highlight two acts of generosity from last week. A big thank you to Mr Doug Hamill, who kindly donated 60 green and red athletics singlets emblazoned with the school crest. Students will get many years of use out of them and they’ll stand out as part of the school team. Thanks go also to Brian Fuller. Brian is an Aboriginal educator who donated one of his paintings to the school. He will also be working with a number of the classes in future weeks.
•    Congratulations to the following students who have received or will be receiving their Principal’s Award. Jordyn (Term 2), Gemma, Asha, Jarryd, Rhiannon, Sarah and Holly.

Upcoming Events
Week 5
Book Week – Fuel Your Mind
Monday 18th August
Class water bottle survey starts
Wednesday 13th August
Stage 2 Cricket Clinics
Thursday 14th August
Author visit, Michael Salmon, Years K-6
Friday 15th August
PSSA Round 2

Week 6
Wednesday 27th August
UNSW Computers competition
K/1 excursion to museum and art gallery
Southern Stars rehearsal
Thursday 28th August
Learning Support Team meeting
Southern Stars rehearsal

Assembly 4W
Friday 29th August
PSSA Round 3

Traffic Around School
Please note the following rules in regards to the front of the school:
1. On the southern side of Corinda Road it is NO PARKING between 8am and 9.30am and between 2.30pm and 4pm.
This means it is a drop off and pick up area only, with vehicles permitted to stop for a maximum of 2 minutes.
2. The turning circle is permanently NO STOPPING
3. NO STOPPING sections are clearly marked at the intersection of Corinda Road and Royal Crescent. Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES are you permitted to stop between “NO STOPPING” signs
The traffic control signage around your school has been provided for the safety of all children, staff, parents and carers.
The positioning of the signs has been designed by traffic engineers in consultation with the school community.
Parking Rangers are employed to enforce the restrictions to ensure the safety of all of the school community.
In the interest of CHILD SAFETY there is NO EXCUSE for disobeying traffic control signs in the vicinity of a school.

Assembly Awards
Congratulations to the following student who received Assembly Awards last Thursday.
Jacob Enthusiastic participation and contribution in all Maths lessons.
Tylah Working well in Reading
Eammon Quick Mathematical thinking.
Kyra Working well in class.
Ellisa Improvement in all areas.
Fletcher Trying hard with handwriting.
Olysha Consistently giving her best.
Liam Improved effort in all areas.
Zoe Being helpful in class and becoming a better listener.
Liam Always trying in his class work and eager to help in class.
Jaylah Becoming a more independent worker.
Turi Improved concentration in class.
Tyson Working well in reading group activities.
Ella Showing improvement in her story writing.
Jack Working hard to keep on track.
Olivia Always working to the best of her ability.
William Being a caring and co operative classmate.
Alistair Always working well in class and giving his best.
Laura Being a motivated learner.
Matthew Great improvement in organisation.
Nikita Working hard on Olympic assignment.
Corey Working hard on Olympic assignment.
Chad Trying really hard to focus and be independent.
Courtney Beautiful improvement in handwriting.
Library Emmylou Helping out at lunchtime in the library.
Tahnee Helping out at lunchtime in the library.

Summary of the P & C meeting held on 12 August
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•    Wollongong Council confirm that the construction of pedestrian islands for Dorigo and Lighthorse currently sit 28 out of 80 on the work order sheet..
•    A letter was sent to Ministers Hashistergos and Campbell requesting commitment to the outstanding building and maintenance issues at the school
•    The P&C is seeking clarification on the recommendations regarding smoking around a school.
•    The effectiveness of school reports.  Remember a chat with the teacher is a great way of getting up to date with progress or issues.  Formal or informal discussion with your child’s teacher is available upon request.
•    Funding requests inc:  Rotating compost bin, new shutters and an awning for the canteen, live well programme and maths resources.
•    Plans for a no-dig veggie patch and a chook pen are under way.

The next meeting is Tuesday 9th September, please come along and support your school.  If you would like a topic discussed either enter it in the agenda book in the office or email it to woononaest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au .

If you would like a copy of the minutes emailed to you, leave your email address in the P & C folder in the office.

Smoking
Schools, like all government buildings and grounds are smoke free.  Please do not smoke in the school grounds.

Southern Stars Update
Our WEPS Southern Stars group have been busy practising for their big performances next week. Rehearsals this term have been held at Bulli PCYC, Beaton Park and WIN Entertainment Centre. During next week (week 6) the children will be involved in technical and dress rehearsals all day on Wednesday and Thursday, followed by matinee and night performances on both Friday and Saturday at the WIN Entertainment Centre. The Southern Stars show for 2008 is titled “This Life” and is based around the journey and experiences involved in finding the pieces of the puzzle that is life. Our section is called “The Bad Medley”, proving there is good in everyone. WEPS students will be dressed as punky “bad girls” and “bad boys”. A huge thank you to Ali , Pat  and Rosie-Ann, who are busily sewing our costumes. Tickets for all shows are on sale now from Ticketek. It would be great to have some WEPS supporters in the audience! Southern Stars really is a spectacular showcase of Public Education and the amazing talents of children involved. Students in Year 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to attend the Friday matinee show. More information and permission notes will be sent home this week.
Thank you Southern Stars Team.

Long Term Leave
Due to changed Department of Education and Training (DET) requirements, any student taking leave for 15 or more days needs to obtain a leave form from the office to fill in and return. The school will then send the form on to the appropriate DET office.

Library Contributions
Thank you to all those families who supported our library fund. A total of $1725 has been donated and this will assist in purchasing library resources.

SRC News
On Friday 25th August the SRC had a fund raising day for World Vision. The theme was to use your opposite hand all day. Most of the day was really fun, except all of our work was pretty messy! The donated money will help to end child labour in India and other countries. We would like to give a big thank you to Bruce for donating a huge amount of money, he donated $13.45. All together the money totalled a massive $317.55 so thank you to everyone for making a difference.

Michael Salmon Author/Illustrator Visit
Don’t forget Michael Salmon is visiting our school THIS WEEK on Thursday. All children Kinder to Year 6 are invited to attend for $3.50 each. Parents and visitors are able to attend for free. Years 3 to 6 10.00am to 11.00am, K to Year2 11.30am to 12.30pm. Michael will also have some of his books for sale and will happily autograph them. Happy Reading
Donna Thompson

Uniform Shop
Could all uniforms that were hired for the Choral Festival please be returned to the uniform shop as soon as possible. Thank you.

Kids Café
Kids Café Olympic special will continue this week, Kung Fu Panda noodles and a icy pole for $2.75 plus a colouring in and activity sheet. Small yogurt tubs 50c, carrot and cheese sticks 50c. Thank you to Karen and Michael for organising our Pasta Day, the children loved there pasta and cookies. We are currently looking for quotes to replace our roller shutters. If anyone can recommend anyone, please give Toni a call. Kids Café is getting a vegie garden and a chook pen, if you can donate any bits and pieces, we would need old fencing and our chooks will need sleeping quarters, please give Toni a call. Thank you to Peter Nolan for all the great work you have been doing.
Kid’s Café Summer menu is in progress if you have any fresh new ideas,  please drop them off at Kid’s Café mail box. Thank you.  Canteen closed on Fridays.
Canteen Roster
Term 3 – Week 1
Tues 19/08 Melanie, Kristen
Wed 20/08 Ainsley, Cheryl-Ann
Thur 21/08 Ali, Vanessa
Fri 22/08 CLOSED
Mon 25/08 Leanne, Joy, Jackie
Tues 26/08 Carolyn, Lorraine

Canteen Help Required
We need 2 helpers for Monday 8th September and a helper for Wednesday 24th September. If you could help, please contact Carolyn.

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• Congratulations to our choristers last Wednesday night at the Wollongong Primary Schools Choral Festival. What a wonderful performance. They looked and sounded fantastic up on stage at Anita’s Theatre. Thankyou to Mrs D’Arcangelo who prepared the choir to such a very high standard and conducted them with aplomb on the night. Thanks also to Mrs Hall who worked at the Choral Festival over the six nights. I know her efforts were very much appreciated.
• We have a winning WEPSI! Our new encouragement award was decided upon by the SRC. It was such a tough task that they decided to combine the efforts of four students, The winning WEPSI was designed by Georgia, Karisha, Sean and Claire.
• Well done to all our athletes who competed at the recent District Carnival. The official results haven’t come through yet, so I’ll leave individual names until next week, but I was assured by Ms Clarkson that there were many fine efforts and that we have quite a team going on to the Regional Carnival.
• Please find a survey sheet in this week’s newsletter. The survey is designed to help us formulate our 2009 – 20011 school plan.

Upcoming Events
Week 4
Tuesday 12th August
UNSW English Competition
6pm Maths Fun Evening
7pm P&C meeting
Wednesday 13th August
Live Well at School training – Mrs D’Arcangelo, Mrs Carter & Mrs Harris-Cross attending
Linking Conference – Mrs Bensi attending
Thursday 14th August
Live Well at School training
Assembly: School band to perform
World Vision speaker at school
Mrs Forsyth on leave until end of term
Friday 15th August
World Vision fundraiser
Week 5
Book Week – Fuel Your Mind
Monday 18th August
Class water bottle survey starts
Wednesday 13th August
Stage 2 Cricket Clinics
Thursday 14th August
Author visit, Michael Salmon, Years 3-6
Friday 15th August
PSSA Round 2

Need Help Working Out Your Child’s Maths?
Mrs Pechey will be hosting a maths fun evening from 6pm – 7pm this Tuesday. Come along and try some fun activities designed to improve the way we think mathematically.
Choral Festival
Congratulations to our School Choir. The performance on Wednesday night at Anita’s Theatre was perfect. It reflected 6 months of hard work. The children looked wonderful in their school uniforms and as usual, attracted many compliments for their behaviour and performance.
We will sing again at Thursdays assembly, so hired uniforms can be returned after that day.
Thank you Mrs D’Arcangelo.

Winning WEPSI
The competition to design the new WEPSI was a huge success with lots of entries from classes K-6. In fact the standard was so high that it was decided to use three character designs and one of the font designs so altogether we have four winners. The new WEPSI awards replace the encouragement awards, but the old encouragement awards will still be counted towards a Principal’s Award. The new WEPSI designs are included in this week’s newsletter.
Congratulations to Georgia for her font design and to Karisha, Sean and Claire Hilliard for their character designs.

A reminder that Principal’s Awards will be handed out at the fortnightly school assemblies.

World Vision Fundraiser
At assembly this Thursday there will be a visiting speaker from World Vision. She will tell us why it is important to raise money for World Vision. This coming weekend is World Vision 40 hour famine. In support of this, our school will be doing an opposite hand day where anyone who is left handed uses their right hand for the day and right handers use their left hands. Everyone is asked to bring a gold coin in support of World Vision.
Kye

Family Fun Night –Correction for date
The Fundraising Committee are organising a Family Fun Night for 6th November. There will be great rides for the kids, side show games 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. As part of the Family Fun Night we are hoping to have a party plan stall area. If any parents/friends sell party plan or craft or other homemade items and are interested in having a stall please call Nicole on 4285 7346 to reserve your spot. This will be a great opportunity to get sales or party bookings just before Christmas. Thank you

P&C News
Thanks to all the parents who have raised issues to be discussed at the P&C.
The next P&C will be held this Tuesday 12 August at 7:00 in the staff room.

Agenda Items for Tuesday 12 August include:
• Progress update from the council on the construction of pedestrian islands for Dorrigo and Lighthouse.
• School Smoking Policy in and around school grounds
• Nominations for School Volunteer of the year
• Unresolved current school maintenance issues and improvements to school buildings
• Fundraising options
• School reports

If you have something you’d like discussed at the P&C please come along and have your say, Tuesday 12 August at 7:00.
If you’re unable to attend, note your issue in the Agenda book at the office or
Email issues to the office with a subject line 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.

Library Competition
Design A Bookmark
As part of our Book Week celebration students are asked to design a bookmark around the theme FUEL YOUR MIND. Prizes will be awarded to the best three from each stage. Entries close Wednesday 13th August. They will be judged by the library team. So get your creativity flowing and design away.
Donna Thompson
Teacher Librarian

Southern Stars
Thank you to all the children who took part in the Mufti Day last Thursday to help raise money to cover Southern Stars costs. We managed to raise $230.00. The theme of the day was “Stars” and we had some great celebrities, including Brittney Spears and Hannah Montana making an appearance! There were also lots of starry shirts, shorts, leggings and jewellery!
A great effort, from the Southern Stars Team.

We’re a top MS Readathon school!
MS Readathon readers are busy collecting their sponsorship to help raise
funds for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and have so far helped our
school become one of the top fundraising schools in the region. We’ve
already raised $1276 well done!

A big thank you to those that have returned their sponsorship nice and
early. Those who have yet to complete can help contribute to the
school’s fundraising total by returning their funds by August 30.



Students who have yet to receive their completion form can download one
from our website http://www.msreadathon.org.au/
.All receipt
books (used or unused) must be returned with sponsorship.



The finish line of this reading relay is almost here and be rewarded for
your reading! On your mark, get set, go!
You can call the NSW office on 1300 677 323 for more information.

Environment News
Bush regeneration/weeding
Please come along on Tuesday morning 9am-9.30am to maintain our beautiful native gardens. For the next two weeks we will be checking our ‘National Tree Day’ plants (including restaking them and watering them if they are looking a bit parched) and weeding the office garden. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any experience, come along, have a chat and contribute to our school environment. Meet at the sandpit.

Long Term Leave
Due to changed Department of Education and Training (DET) requirements, any student taking leave for 15 or more days needs to obtain a leave form from the office to fill in and return. The school will then send the form on to the appropriate DET office.

Maths Resources
Ms Pechey requires ice-cream containers for the maths storeroom. Please send spare containers to Ms Pechey or the office.

Red Gum Kids Colouring Competition
Calling all children, Years K to 6. Could Snugglepot and Cuddlepie be in danger of losing their home?
River Red Gums are majestic trees, and provide a home for many of our native animals, such as the Squirrel Glider, Regents Parrot, Southern Bell Frog and Barking Owl – as well Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Sadly, these beautiful old trees are being felled all over NSW, primarily for firewood, fence posts and railway sleepers. To draw attention to the plight of the majestic River Red Gums, The Wilderness Society has launched the Red Gum Kids Colouring Competition. There are six great prizes to win. Each winner will receive a fantastic book pack from Murray David Publishing and Eco Books, along with a bonus pack for their school library. And all entries will be presented to the NSW Premier, Morris Iemma. Your children colour in the River Red Gum picture any way they like – keeping an eye out for all the animals that call the tree their home. Each child writes their name, school and age on the back of their entry. Send your entries to The Wilderness Society at Red Gum Kids PO Box K249, Haymarket NSW 1240. Entries close Friday 29th August 2008. And the winners will be announced in early September. To view a downloadable version of the colouring in image just visit www.wilderness.org.au/redgumkids

Tiger Shield Soccer
This year the Tiger Shield will be on Saturday 13th September. We need to submit our entries by the 13th August. A note went home to interested students last week. Notes are still available at the office and must be handed in by Wednesday morning.

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. Our 2009 orientation program starts towards the end of this term.

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 Olympic Special, Kung Fu Panda chicken noodles and a lemonade icy-pole available for $2.75. Fresh strawberries and yogurt 50c and blueberry muffins $1.70. Wednesday we are having a theme day at our canteen, our theme is ‘Faries’ and ‘Ogres’. Fairy bread is available 20c (half), green jelly 50c and a green or pink smoothie available for $1.00. Also canteen is having a Special Day this Friday, Pasta Day. A big thank you to Kathy Wallis who is leaving to move away. Thank you for all your great help. Kid’s Café Summer menu is in progress if you have any fresh new ideas, please drop them off at Kid’s Café mail box. Thank you.
Canteen Roster
Term 3 – Week 1
Tues 12/08 Paul, Lorraine
Wed 13/08 Kathy, Vacey, Petra
Thur 14/08 Cindy, Sally, Maree
Fri 15/08 MEAL DEAL DAY
Mon 18/08 Donna, Hui
Tues 19/08 Melanie, Kristen

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•    Well done to our athletes who braved the freezing conditions last Monday. They’re are back at Beaton Park today and, as I type, the weather is much better.  Our school athletic champions for 2008 were Teya, Curtis, Brittany, Kye, Adel and Kyle. These students will be presented with trophies at our Presentation Assembly. The winning house was Macquarie.
•    Still no word on the winning WEPSI, the new logo for our awards. When the SRC choose the design we’ll display it in the newsletter.
•    I invite all parents to come along to our Maths Fun Evening. This will be before the P&C meeting next Tuesday starting at 6:00pm. Mrs Pechey is lining up a whole heap of activities to show that, yes, maths can be fun. It’s a great way to highlight to parents aspects of our mathematics curriculum that are often overlooked. It will also be a good chance to ask  any general questions about maths.

Upcoming Events
Week 3
Monday 4th August
District Athletics Day 2
Tuesday 5th August
Surf Awareness Talks: K, 2, 4 & 6
Wednesday 6th August
Choral Festival
Thursday 7th August
Learning Support Team meeting
Southern Stars mufti day
Friday 8th August
PSSA Round 2 – AFL, Boys football, Netball

Week 4
Tuesday 12th August
UNSW English Competition
6pm Maths Fun Evening
7pm P&C meeting
Thursday 14th August
Assembly: School band to perform
World Vision speaker at school
Friday 15th August
World Vision fundraiser
PSSA Round 2 – AFL, Boys football, Netball

School Calendar online

Assembly Awards
Congratulations to the following student who received awards last Thursday.
Byron showing pride in all his work.
Athena well mannered, enthusiastic class member.
Lachlan great work in all areas.
Holly consistent effort and conscientious attitude.
Indah always trying hard to do her best.
Zachary quick and accurate maths work.
Jade excellent contributions to class discussions.
Lori excellent application to all tasks.
Liam improves handwriting and effort in his work.
Madeline improved listening and always trying to do her best.
Jessica improved effort in Handwriting.
Tahnee working well in Maths.
Kate being a keen and enthusiastic class member.
Bruce writing interesting and creative stories.
Sonia creativity and eagerness to work above and beyond.
Claire motivated to complete additional work to a high standard.
Thushani consistent work.
Harrison consistent neatness.
Rhiannon being well organised and helpful.
James being an interested learner.
Zepplin starting Term 3 with enthusiasm and eager to learn.
Caitlin starting Term 3 with enthusiasm and eager to learn.
Hilary always giving 100% effort.
Tyrrell the “What If” award for questioning appropriately to extend our learning.
Technology  Shaylah  great work in Technology.
Library Bailey always remembering his Library bag and book.
Rhiannon for borrowing every week.

Family Fun Night
The Fundraising Committee are organising a Family Fun Night for 4th November. There will be great rides for the kids, side show games 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. As part of the Family Fun Night we are hoping to have a party plan stall area. If any parents/friends sell party plan or craft or other homemade items and are interested in having a stall please call the office, 42841472, to reserve your spot. This will be a great opportunity to get sales or party bookings just before Christmas.  Thank you

Library Competition
Design A Bookmark
As part of our Book Week celebration students are asked to design a bookmark around the theme FUEL YOUR MIND. Prizes will be awarded to the best three from each stage. Entries close Wednesday 13th August. They will be judged by the library team. So get your creativity flowing and design away.
Donna Thompson
Teacher Librarian

Southern Stars Mufti Day
Southern Stars is back again! This Thursday, the 7th August, we are having a mufti day. It is a “Star Day”. Children can dress as a celebrity star or wear stars on their clothes. Please bring a gold coin to raise money for Southern Stars costs. Thank you
Olivia and Samantha

Long Term Leave
Due to changed Department of Education and Training (DET) requirements, any student taking leave for 15 or more days needs to obtain a leave form from the office to fill in and return. The school will then send the form on to the appropriate DET office.

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.

Maths Resources
Ms Pechey requires ice-cream containers for the maths storeroom. Please send spare containers to Ms Pechey or the office.

Red Gum Kids Colouring Competition
Calling all children, Years K to 6. Could Snugglepot and Cuddlepie be in danger of losing their home?
River Red Gums are majestic trees, and provide a home for many of our native animals, such as the Squirrel Glider, Regents Parrot, Southern Bell Frog and Barking Owl – as well Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Sadly, these beautiful old trees are being felled all over NSW, primarily for firewood, fence posts and railway sleepers. To draw attention to the plight of the majestic River Red Gums, The Wilderness Society has launched the Red Gum Kids Colouring Competition. There are six great prizes to win. Each winner will receive a fantastic book pack from Murray David Publishing and Eco Books, along with a bonus pack for their school library. And all entries will be presented to the NSW Premier, Morris Iemma. Your children colour in the River Red Gum picture any way they like – keeping an eye out for all the animals that call the tree their home. Each child writes their name, school and age on the back of their entry. Send your entries to The Wilderness Society at Red Gum Kids PO Box K249, Haymarket NSW 1240. Entries close Friday 29th August 2008. And the winners will be announced in early September. To view a downloadable version of the colouring in image just visit www.wilderness.org.au/redgumkids

Tiger Shield Soccer
This year the Tiger Shield will be on Saturday 13th September. We need to submit our entries by the 13th August. A note will go home to any interested students this week.

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.

Book Club News
Just a reminder that Book Club orders need to be in to the school office by Wednesday 6th August.
Happy Reading, Maria

Kids Café
Healthy Bones Week this week, Kids Café has some great Bone Building Specials. Yogurt with fresh strawberries 50c, carrot and cheese sticks 50c, banana smoothies $1.00 (order only). A toasted cheese sandwich and a banana smoothie is available for $2.00 or avocado, chicken and cheese melt and a  banana smoothie for $2.50. National Healthy Bones is running a great competition, targeting Public School students. All you have to do to enter is log on to www.healthybones.com.au and tell them why our school is the best bone building canteen. Good Luck. Thank you to Kate De Rome for coming in Monday’s and a big thank you to all  our volunteer’s, we are having our luncheon on Friday. If you can make it, make sure you give Carolyn a call on 0400 373 650. Kid’s Café Summer menu is in progress if you have any fresh new ideas,  please drop them off at Kid’s Café mail box. Thank you. CANTEEN CLOSED FRIDAYS.
Canteen Roster
Term 3 – Week 1
Tues 05/08 Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed 06/08 Narelle, Jenny
Thur 07/08 Nicole, Allison
Fri 08/08 CLOSED Kid’s Café annual thank you lunch for volunteers
Mon 11/08 Vimala, Toni
Tues 12/08 Paul, Lorraine

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