• Recently a number of students have asked for balls to be gotten down from school roofs. Unfortunately, due to OHS regulations, staff in government schools are not allowed to climb above 2 metres without taking special safety precautions involving a harness. As part of the school’s cyclical maintenance program our roofs and gutters are cleaned and balls and objects taken down. Any objects with student names on them are returned. Hopefully this maintenance will occur before the end of the year.
• Boardies Day was a great success. The school raised $231. This money will go straight to our local surf lifesaving club, Woonona, for collection.
• In this week’s newsletter I have included the school’s bicycle policy. Please note that skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are not permitted at Woonona East Public School under any circumstances, unless directed by teachers.
• Congratulations to Dane, Zoe, Sebastian, Jordan and Leanne who will receive their Principal’s Award at this week’s assembly.
Week 8
Monday 1st December
2009 Kindergarten orientation Session 3
Tuesday 2nd December
Christmas scripture service
Eco Citizens event at school
Wednesday 3rd December
2009 Kindergarten orientation Session 4
9:15 2009 Student election speeches
Thursday 4th December
9:10 Assembly Kindergarten & 2D
Week 9
Monday 8th December
Student progress reports home;
K-2 Disco and BBQ 4 – 5:30; 3-6 Disco and BBQ 6 – 7:30
Tuesday 9th December
Milo Cricket Finals;
7pm P&C dinner
Wednesday 10th December
10:15 Principal’s Morning Tea
Thursday 11th December
12 noon Presentation Assembly
Friday 12th December
K, 1st and 2nd to Illawarra live Steamers;
5 – 8pm Year 6 farewell at Woonona High
Week 10
Monday 15th December
Year 6 to camp for 3 days
Tuesday 16th December
4/5 & 5C to Jamberoo;
4W excursion
Thursday 18th December
3L & 3/4A excursion
Friday 19th December
Last day of school
2009 Student Election
Candidate speeches will be presented to students at an assembly on Wednesday 3rd December at 9:15am. Parents are invited to come along. Speeches should be around 60 seconds and no more than 90 seconds. Voting by students in grades 2 to 5 will follow speeches.
Maths News
Many thanks to Karen and Judith who came along on Wednesday and helped to make up Maths games packs for classrooms. All the games packs were completed so the children will be able to start using them this week. Next year I will have another session for making up games packs, so stay tuned.
Thank you Sharon Pechey
Kindergarten Orientation
How wonderful to see everyone at our information morning last Friday. We hope we were able to reassure you and answer any of your questions. Remember that there will be an information session early in Term 1 next year. Thank you to our great parents who filled you in on other aspects of school life here at Woonona East Public School, Vacey, Jennifer, Melanie, Nicole and Toni.
Mrs D’Arcangelo.
Home Reading
This will be our last week of Home Reading. It is a good time not only to return the books your child is currently reading, but the “escapees” down the backs of cupboards and beds. Please return all books by Friday this week. Mrs D’Arcangelo
Classes for 2009
At present we are planning for 2009. If your children are not going to be attending this school next year, please let the office know as soon as possible. We are forming our 2009 classes and the more accurate the information, the more accurate we can be in getting our class groupings together.
Library News
The 2009 Summer reading Club. Get in the game, READ!
To join visit any Wollongong City Council Library and become a member of the Summer Club starts on the 1st December 2008. Come and join us for fantastic weekly games and activities. Please visit your local library for more details.
Ms D Thompson Teacher Librarian.
Bush Regeneration
This week the bush regen group will be working on the tyre seat garden. It’s looking very overgrown. Meet at the sandpit at 9am for ½ an hour.
School Hours
Please be aware that teacher supervision starts at 8:30am. Students who arrive before this time are not formally supervised. Students should not get to school before 8:30am.
Cherries
The cherry orders will be delivered to the school this Thursday and will be ready for collection from 2.30pm. Please arrange to have your order collected at this time. Many thanks for your support.
Xmas Raffle
Enclosed in this newsletter please find a book of raffle tickets and a flyer listing prizes. We have had some fabulous prizes donated for this year’s raffle, so please make sure your tickets and money are returned by Tuesday 9th December. Raffle tickets are 50c each or 3 for $1.00.
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.
Kids Café
This weeks every day special, salad and ham sandwich $2.00. Fruit kebabs 40c each. Don’t forget Slushies are now $1.50. Pizza Day this Friday. All orders to be handed into the office by Wednesday, thank you. No late orders will be taken. Please attach a lunch bag to orders. End of term disco is coming up, if you can spare some of your time to help on the BBQ please give Toni a call. Kids Café will be closed MONDAYS in term 4 and open Fridays.
Canteen Roster
Tues 02/12 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed 03/12 – Vacey, Kate
Thurs 04/12 – Cindy, Maree
Fri 05/12 – PIZZA DAY- Toni, Kylie Ann, Karen
Mon 08/12 – CLOSED
Tues 09/12 – Lorraine and Paul
URGENTLY REQUIRED 2 helpers for Wednesday 10/12. If you can help please call Carolyn.
Attention All Canteen Volunteers – I am in the process of organising next years Term1 roster. If anyone who is on this terms roster will not be available to volunteer next year, can you please call Carolyn. Thank you.
Woonona East Public School Bicycle Policy
1. The Department of Education and Training and NSW Roads and Traffic Authority recommends that children under 10 years of age DO NOT ride bicycles to or from school unless accompanied by an adult.
2. Children must correctly wear a Standards Australia approved bicycle helmet at all times when in control of a bicycle.
3. All RTA road rules concerning bicycles are to be followed. This includes the pedestrians’ right of way on footpaths. The bell should be used as a warning when approaching pedestrians.
4. Bicycles ridden to school must be in good, safe working order and bicycles must be fitted with a bell.
5. Children are to dismount before entering the school grounds and walk their bicycles whilst on site.
6. Bicycles are to be stored in the bike rack behind the Kindergarten building. Bicycles must be locked with a chain and padlock supplied by the bicycle owner.
7. Bicycles and helmets are brought and stored on site at the owner’s risk.
8. Parents will be notified if children do not adhere to the School’s Bicycle Policy. students may be refused entry with their bicycles to the school grounds.
9. No riding of bicycles, scooters, rollerblades or skateboards is permitted in school grounds after hours.
Note: Skateboards, scooters and rollerblades are not permitted at Woonona East Public School under any circumstances, unless directed by teachers.
November 2008
