Woonona East Notice Board

•    Our chook pen is looking for tenants! We are looking at getting four chooks to take residence ASAP. However they need a holiday location during the Christmas break – no they cannot be on the Christmas Day lunch menu. If you would be able to look after the chooks or a chook over the summer holidays, please let the office, or Mr Cummins know. As soon as their holiday plans are sorted, they’ll be able to move into the school grounds.
•    Congratulations to the following students who will be receiving their Principal’s Award at the assembly next week:  Mitchell, Thomas, Blake , Ben, Jason and Adrian.
•    Well done boys cricket team. They defeated Gerringong school on Thursday to proceed to the final 16 in the State PSSA Knockout. They play Milton school next. Good luck boys.

Week 3
Thursday 30th October
Kindy 2009 transition

Week 4
Monday 3rd November
Swimming Scheme starts
Thursday 6th November
9:10 Assembly 3L
Family Fun Night
Friday 7th November
PSSA Gala Day

Week 5
Monday 10th November
Swimming Scheme continues
Tuesday 11th November
7:10pm P&C meeting
Wednesday 12th November
SRC mufti day

Application for Year 7 Entry to Selective High Schools in 2010
Parents with children seeking placement in a selective high school in Year 7 in 2010 are required to submit an application form to their current primary school by 14 November 2008. Generally students are in Year 5 in 2008 when applying for Year 7 entry in 2010. All Year 5 have received information about this today.

Child Protection lessons
A note went home about these lessons last week. If you do not wish your child to take part in these lessons, please return the note by Wednesday 29th October. Please see your child’s teacher if you need to discuss this issue.

Classes for 2009
At present we are planning for 2009. If you have a concern about the class your child will go into next year, please put this in writing and forward it to the school. We will consider all such issues in forming classes. Alternatively, you can speak to me about concerns you may have. In general we will endeavour not to place your child with the teacher they had this year.

Live Life Well at School
This school is ready. Is your child ready to …
LIVE outside the BOX
Students at our school have been invited to participate in a fun challenge called Live Outside the Box. This challenge is a chance for everyone to learn about aspects of our daily lives that can help us all maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Live Outside the Box aims to promote practical ideas for including more daily physical activity, reducing sedentary behaviours such as watching TV and developing healthy eating and drinking habits. Over two weeks students will be recording the following details into their Live Outside the Box paswsports:
•    their healthy breakfasts.
•    how much water they drink.
•    how much fruit and vegetables they eat.
•    how much time they spend being active.
•    how much time they spend watching TV/computers.
•    the amount of ‘sometimes’ foods they are eating.
Once your child completes the passport each day, we ask that you sign it off to show that it’s accurate. Your child may also bring home a few ‘Activity Sheets’, which are designed to be a fun learning experience for your child and your family. We hope you enjoy these activities. All students receive a certificate at the end of the two-week (Gold, Silver or Bronze) depending on the amount of points they accumulate over the two-weeks. For more information see www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/
We hope you enjoy Living Outside the Box!

Assembly Awards
Congratulations to the following students who received Assembly Awards last Thursday.
Jett, an attentive, hard-working class member.
Khloe, becoming more confident in class.
Cooper, consistent effort and conscientious attitude.
Zoe, excellent work in all areas.
Zachariah, always doing his homework.
Emily, always doing her homework.
Jade, excellent contributions to class discussions.
Lori, being a sensible hardworking Year 1 student.
Ben, being positive and encouraging of others.
Holly, allowing others to have their turn, being respectful of teacher and other children.
Drew, improved effort in settling to work.
Sanna, sharing her wealth of general knowledge.
Brodie, being enthusiastic and always listening during Science lessons.
Suzanne, showing improvement in Reading.
Olivia, being a lovely class member.
Joshua, participating well in classroom discussions.
Hayden, an excellent improvement in class, effort and enthusiasm.
Jason, his beautiful art works.
Kane, effort in Writing.
Caitlin Allen, working well at all times.
Riley, working hard in Maths.
Matthew, a Spelling Superstar.
Kayla, outstanding achievement in Term 3 reading assignment.
Amy, excellent achievement in the Term 3 Reading assignment.
Brooke, excellent achievement in the Term 3 Reading assignment.

Year 6 Photos
Any parents who have photos of Year 6 students for their years at Woonona East. Please give to the office. Photos will be returned to owners. The photos are required by 31 October.
Thank you.

Ride on mower for sale
The school has a Rover Rancher 13hp ride on mower for sale. The mower is in need of some repair. We are asking $500 or nearest offer. If you would like to have a look at the mower, our general assistant is available to show you this Friday, 31st October. Please contact the office if interested.

Special Swimming Scheme
The Special Swimming Scheme will begin on Monday next week (week 4) and run until the end of week 5. Please finalise payments by this Thursday 30 October. A note will be sent home this week with more information about swimming scheme organiation.
Thank you Mrs Lindley.

Netball Clinics
On Wednesday in weeks 1 and 2 Woonona East children in Years 3-6 were lucky enough to be involved in free netball clinics run by the Illawarra District Association. In the first clinic, students worked on skills including passing, catching, pivoting and shooting. During the second clinic, children were split into teams and played a game of netball. Children were given the opportunity to try out a range of positions. The netball clinics were enjoyed by all students. These free netball clinics are made available through the support of Blue Scope Steel. We do hope they can return to WEPS again next year.
Mrs Lindley.

Bush Regeneration Group
The bush regeneration group meets on Tuesdays at 9am for half an hour. Come along and help maintain our beautiful school grounds. This week we will be pulling out the bindis in the flagpole garden. Meet at the flagpole at 9am on Tuesday. Half an hour should clean up this garden! Bring a hat, gloves and water bottle.

Family Fun Night
Unlimited ride wrist bands will go on sale this Tuesday. They will be available every morning from 8.30am – 9.00am from the Yr 6 SRC members who will be set up near the sandpit. Wristbands will be $16 per child. Once paid you will be given a yellow ticket, which you need to hold onto. This ticket will be exchanged at the fun night for the wristband. Cake stall helpers needed. If you are able to help out for half an hour at the cake stall can you please contact the office. Thank you.

Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday – 8.30am-9.00am
Wednesday – 2.30pm-3.00pm
Friday – 8.45am-9.15am
No more personal cheques accepted at the uniform shop. Cash, bank cheque, money order or cash only.
The uniform shop is requesting volunteers to sew up library bags and art smocks for sale next year. Fabric and cotton will be provided, or donation welcome.

Book Club
Please return all orders by 3 November. Thank you.

Lost Property
There are about 30 jumpers in lost property, some with names , could you please check. Thank you.

Kids Café
This week every day special Salad Box, with chicken or ham $1.50. Watermelon wedges 30c. Potato Smileys 30c. Breakfast is for Every Body. Children need energy to walk to school, work in class and for activities such as reading. This energy comes from breakfast foods such as cereals, milk, fruit, bread, baked beans, low fat yogurt, eggs and vegemite toast. It’s important that children fill up on the right type of fuel for their bodies. Studies have shown that children who eat breakfast have increased concentration, are less irritable, and perform better in memory tests! If some days are rushed for time, pack a banana, muffin or some toast, that may be eaten on the way to school or at Before School Care. Great Kids Recipe Aussie Beef Burgers, Ingredients: 400g lean minced beef, 1 onion, 1 carrot (grated), 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, 1 egg (lightly beaten). Method: combine beef, vegetables, breadcrumbs and egg in a bowl. Using wet hands, shape mixture into burgers. Cook burgers in a non-stick frying pan until browned. Bread rolls, lowfat cheese, tomato and lettuce for serving. Thank you to Maree, Johanne and Cindy for their great work on Friday with the pasta and salad special day. Kids Café will be closed MONDAYS in term 4 and open Fridays.
Canteen Roster
Tues 28/10 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed 29/10 – Lorraine, Paul
Thurs 30/10 – Nicole, Allison
Frid 31/10 – Toni, Cheryl Anne
Mon 03/11 – CLOSED
Tues 04/11 – Carolyn, Vanessa
The canteen requires a helper for Wednesday 5/11, Thursday 13/11 and Wednesday 3/12, if anyone can help please contact the office

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•    Our Living Well at School fitness program kicked off today. All students from Kindergarten to Year 6 “got active”. Some were dancing, some did exercise circuits while others played fast and furious games. The fitness program will happen 3 times a week and it will be a case of drop everything and get out in the playground and get active.
•    At present we are planning for 2009. If you have a concern about the class your child will go into next year, please put this in writing and forward it to the school. We will consider all such issues in forming classes. Alternatively, you can speak to me about concerns you may have. In general we will endeavour not to place your child with the teacher they had this year.
•    Thank you P&C! The P&C have decided to fund a performance for students as a way of saying thank you to the school community for supporting their fundraising efforts. We have booked Steve’s Unique Puppets for the 19th November. The performance will be “Peer Power”. Steve came out earlier in the year and the show, “Bully For You”, was very much enjoyed.
•    In with this week’s newsletter is a term calendar for your reference. The link below provides up to date term details.
School Calendar online

Week 2
Monday 20th October
K-6 Fitness program to start
Wednesday 22nd October (Children’s Day)
Netball Clinics 3-6
K, 1 & 2 to the aquarium
Thursday 23rd October
9:10 Assembly
Kindy 2009 transition
Bulli HS band 2:00pm
Friday 24th October (Teachers’ Day)
Boys and girls cricket gala day

Week 3
Thursday 30th October
Kindy 2009 transition

Week 4
Monday 3rd November
Swimming Scheme starts
Thursday 6th November
9:10 Assembly 3L
Family Fun Night
Friday 7th November
PSSA Gala Day

Live Life Well at School
This school is ready. Is your child ready to …
LIVE outside the BOX
Students at our school have been invited to participate in a fun challenge called Live Outside the Box. This challenge is a chance for everyone to learn about aspects of our daily lives that can help us all maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Live Outside the Box aims to promote practical ideas for including more daily physical activity, reducing sedentary behaviours such as watching TV and developing healthy eating and drinking habits. Over two weeks students will be recording the following details into their Live Outside the Box paswsports:
•    their healthy breakfasts.
•    how much water they drink.
•    how much fruit and vegetables they eat.
•    how much time they spend being active.
•    how much time they spend watching TV/computers.
•    the amount of ‘sometimes’ foods they are eating.
Once your child completes the passport each day, we ask that you sign it off to show that it’s accurate. Your child may also bring home a few ‘Activity Sheets’, which are designed to be a fun learning experience for your child and your family. We hope you enjoy these activities. All students receive a certificate at the end of the two-week (Gold, Silver or Bronze) depending on the amount of points they accumulate over the two-weeks. For more information see www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/
We hope you enjoy Living Outside the Box!

P&C News
Outcome of the P & C meeting held on 14 October 2008
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•    Fundraising team are looking for volunteers to help out during the afternoon/evening for the family fun night.  If you can spare an hour or so, please let Nicole know  through the school office on 4284 1472
•    The P&C have been able to fund wide brimmed hats and water bottles for the new kindy kids in 2009.
•    BHP Biliton Matched Giving programme has given the school $1,140.  This will help to purchase lots of school resources.  So, if you work for BHP Biliton and are able to volunteer any time to help out at school make sure you sign up for the matched giving program.
•    Canteen is collecting quotes for shutters and awnings
•    Uniform shop has put an order in to meet the uniform demand next year.

The next meeting is at 7:00 on Tuesday 11 November 2008 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.

Year 6 Photos
Any parents who have photos of Year 6 students for their years at Woonona East. Please give to the office. Photos will be returned to owners.
Thank you.

Back To School Allowance – 2009
The collection of data from schools will begin at the end of October to facilitate the payment of the Back-To-School-Allowance for 2009.
The $50 Back-To-School-Allowance for every child attending school in NSW will be paid by the Department of   Education and Training and is designed to help families meet some of the costs of getting their children back to school at the start of the 2009 school year.
To enable the payment to be made schools have been asked to provide details of family and student names and addresses. The Department proposes to forward the $50 allowance from mid-January 2009 for students in Years 1 to 10 in 2009 and from mid–February 2009 for students in Kindergarten and Years 11 and 12 in 2009.
The allowance will be paid to the nominated parent or custodial guardian.
It is important that you notify the school office as soon as possible if you have changed your address or family details in the past year.

Special Swimming Scheme
Just a quick reminder for all children in Year 2 as well as those children in Years S3 and 4 who received a blue swimming note last term. Please return permission slips with $10 deposit this week  to hold a place in the School Swimming Program, which will run in weeks 4 and 5 this term. Intensive daily 45 minute swimming lessons will be held at Corrimal Pool and cater for all levels. Important water safety and survival skills are also taught. Please see Mrs Lindley as soon as possible if you have misplaced your note.
Thank you Mrs Lindley.

Bush Regeneration Group
The bush regeneration group meets on Tuesdays at 9am for half an hour. Come along and help maintain our beautiful school grounds. This week we will be working on the frog pond gardens. Meet at the sandpit.

Family Fun Night
Thursday 6th November 4pm – 7pm, in the school grounds. Please refer to the flyer included in this newsletter for more information on the stalls.

Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday – 8.30am-9.00am
Wednesday – 2.30pm-3.00pm
Friday – 8.45am-9.15am
No more personal cheques accepted at the uniform shop. Cash, bank cheque, money order or cash only.
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
Lids Café Summer menu has everyday specials. Tuesday Mrs Peachey’s beachy lunch, fish fingers and a apple $2.50. Wednesday Mrs Bensi’s fruit frenzy, half wrap of your choice and a large fruit salad $4.00. Thursday Mrs D’s ham and cheese roll + frozen banana and coconut stick $3.50. Friday Mr Cummins power crunch, recess and lunch carrot, celery and cheese sticks and a glass of full cream milk (Recess) sandwich of your choice and tub of yogurt (lunch) $5.00. If you still need a copy of our Summer menu, please pick one up from the office. Kids Café will be closed MONDAYS in term 4 and open Fridays.
Canteen Roster
Tues 21/10 – Melanie, Kristen
Wed 22/10 – Doris, Rosie-Ann, Johanne
Thurs 23/10 – Renaye, Ali, Vanessa
Frid 24/10 – Toni, Kylie
Mon 27/10 – CLOSED
Tues 28/10 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
The canteen requires a helper for Thursday 13/11.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Bellambi Public School Fete
Friday 24th October 2pm – 7pm. Unlimited rides $25, chocolate wheel, stalls, games, food, face painting, tattoos, MONSTER RAFFLE, talent quest and more….

Coledale Waves Football Club
Are looking into the feasibility of starting some senior teams to play in the open age amateur, Masters (over 35s) and women’s open competitions from next season. You can register your interest for senior men’s or women’s teams via the following email address compsec@coledalewaves.com.au

Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).
This group welcomes all Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
Venue: Woonona HighSchool
Date: Tuesday 21st October
Time: 3:45 pm

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• Welcome back to school for Term 4. Traditionally in Term 4 we ask the community to contribute to the review of certain school policies, programs and practices. Sent home with every child today is a survey on teaching. Please complete and return to the school by Friday 24th October.
• Sharyn Liddle from Cringila Public School has been appointed Principal of Woonona East Public School. Her position starts Term 1, 2009.
• Good luck to Kyle and Brittany  who are competing at the State Athletics this week.
• Congratulations to Matthew and Kate who received their Principal’s Award at the last K-6 assembly. If your child has received a Principal’s Award but did not get a badge, they can come to the office to pick up their badge.

Week 1
Tuesday 14th October
7pm P&C meeting
Wednesday 15th October
Netball Clinics 3-6
State Athletics – Good luck Kyle and Brittany
Key Into Comprehension program starts in 3L
Thursday 16th October
Kindy 2009 transition program continues

Week 2
Monday 20th October
K-6 Fitness program to start
Wednesday 22nd October (Children’s Day)
Netball Clinics 3-6
K, 1 & 2 to the aquarium
Thursday 23rd October
9:10 Assembly
Kindy 2009 transition
Bulli HS band 2:00pm
Friday 24th October (Teachers’ Day)
Boys and girls cricket gala day

The October P&C meeting will be held in the staffroom TOMORROW – Tuesday 14th October – at 7pm. All welcome!

School Calendar online

Live Life Well at School
Welcome to our Term 4 Live Life Well School Initiative.
Over the last two terms Mrs D’Arcangelo, Mrs Carter and Mrs Harris-Cross have been meeting with co-ordinators of this scheme and exploring ways of introducing it to our school. It is a twelve-month program.
During this term, our first stage will involve distributing fact sheets from the NSW Health Department in our weekly newsletters which contain thought provoking information for us all. The topics will be about setting the scene for a healthier lifestyle for all our children.
Also during this term the whole school will be commencing a physical activities session three days a week. The whole school will join in dance, circuit and games each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. All activities will involve “huff and puff”.
As all children will be expected to participate a written note will be required if your child cannot take part.
During weeks two and three “Live Outside the Box” will run. This program will provide all children with a “passport” for the two-week challenge. It is a chance for everyone to learn about aspects of our daily lives that can help us maintain a healthy active lifestyle.
As this is a whole school program “Live Outside the Box” will replace other forms of homework during the challenge. Take time to read through this passport with your child and help them complete the challenge.
The passports will go home during week one and teachers will give plenty of information to their classes.
“Live Outside the Box” will be repeated in Term 3 next year.
This is an exciting new program for our school and we hope that you will support and encourage your child to participate.
Mrs D’Arcangelo

Assembly Awards
Congratulations to the following student who received Assembly Awards last term.
Lily Conscientious attitude
Jayden Excellent presentation in all work.
Liam Being a consistent worker and always presenting great work.
Ruby Working well in all areas.
Jenna Outstanding improvement in reading.
Jacob Quietly doing anything asked of him.
Tamsyn Being an interested, enthusiastic and hard working student.
Roger Improvement in Reading.
Scout Participates enthusiastically in all activities.
Jessica Fabulous effort and improvement in Reading.
Jarryd Improved effort with homework.
Kale Creativity.
Liam Always volunteering answers during class discussions.
Nicholas Being on task and showing improvement in Reading Group activities.
Joshua Thinking “outside the box”.
Reuben Smith Outstanding work in mathematics.
Lachlan Outstanding book work.
Cooper Making great improvement in his school work.
Megan Reliable and helpful.
Lachlan Improved Spelling results in Term 3.
Dylan Always willing to have a go!
Lara Always willing to have a go!
Samantha Consistent work of a high standard all term.
Kyle Showing excellent problem solving skills.
Library – Emily Regular library
borrowing.
Adrian Regular library
borrowing.
Technology – Kiarra Consistent effort.
Mitchell Consistent effort.

Back To School Allowance – 2009
The collection of data from schools will begin at the end of October to facilitate the payment of the Back-To-School-Allowance for 2009.
The $50 Back-To-School-Allowance for every child attending school in NSW will be paid by the Department of Education and Training and is designed to help families meet some of the costs of getting their children back to school at the start of the 2009 school year.
To enable the payment to be made schools have been asked to provide details of family and student names and addresses. The Department proposes to forward the $50 allowance from mid-January 2009 for students in Years 1 to 10 in 2009 and from mid–February 2009 for students in Kindergarten and Years 11 and 12 in 2009.
The allowance will be paid to the nominated parent or custodial guardian.
It is important that you notify the school office as soon as possible if you have changed your address or family details in the past year.

Special Swimming Scheme
Just a quick reminder for all children in Year 2 as well as those children in Years S3 and 4 who received a blue swimming note last term. Please return permission slips with $10 deposit this week to hold a place in the School Swimming Program, which will run in weeks 4 and 5 this term. Intensive daily 45 minute swimming lessons will be held at Corrimal Pool and cater for all levels. Important water safety and survival skills are also taught. Please see Mrs Lindley as soon as possible if you have misplaced your note.
Thank you Mrs Lindley.

Bush Regeneration Group
The bush regeneration group meets on Tuesdays at 9am for half an hour. Come along and help maintain our beautiful school grounds. This week we will be working on the frog pond gardens. Meet at the sandpit.

Family Fun Night
Thursday 6th November, 4pm to 7pm in the school grounds.
Please refer to the flyer included in the newsletter for more details. Hope to see you all there!!!

Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday – 8.30am-9.00am
Wednesday – 2.30pm-3.00pm
Friday – 8.45am-9.15am
No more personal cheques accepted at the uniform shop. Cash, bank cheque, money order or cash only.
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
Our new Summer Menu went out last term, if you missed out please collect one from the office. Slushies price’s have changed they are now $1.50. Fruit Kebabs are available 60c each. Don’t forget you can fill your water bottle for free from Kids Café. Kids Café opens Tuesday 14/10/08. Kids Café will be closed MONDAYS in term 4 and open Fridays.
Canteen Roster

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