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