Woonona East Notice Board

BUSHFIRE RELIEF

There will be very few of us who have not watched in horror the unfolding tragedy of the Victorian bushfires over the past week. I am sure, too, that many of you were also uplifted, as I was, by the courage of the survivors and by their determination to rebuild their communities.

I was very impressed last week by the number of children who asked if our school could support the bushfire relief effort. It is gratifying to witness such generosity and compassion in our students. Below is a message from the SRC.

 

Woonona East will be holding a mufti-day fundraiser to help the people who have lost their homes and belongings in the bushfires in Melbourne, Victoria.

Rhiannon and Tegan will collect the gold coin donation and all the money raised will be donated to the Salvation Army bushfire appeal. Our mufti-day will be held on Wednesday 25^th February. Children can dress as farmers or wear regular mufti clothing.

We hope that everyone will participate in this fund-raising event. Rhiannon and Tegan on behalf of the SRC.

 

 

Have a great week!

 

 

 

Sharyn Liddle

Principal

 

 

Birthday Treats

As we have so many students with food intolerances and allergies to particular ingredients, the children are asked not to bring birthday cakes or treats to share with classmates.  Your understanding and support in this matter is appreciated.

 

School Volunteers: Working With Children Check

Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to help out in our school. Under legislation, all school volunteers who have any contact with children must complete a Working With Children Check each year. Forms are available from the school office. Completed forms should be given to Mrs Liddle.

 

Lost Property

The lost property box (large, white plastic) will be placed near the Corinda Road gate each morning. If your child has lost a jumper, towel, lunchbox etc this will be the place to find it. Class bag rooms should also be checked. The box will be cleaned out fortnightly and good quality unclaimed items recycled. Please remember to label all your child’s belongings so they can easily be returned to them if lost.

 

Back to School- A Message From ‘Asthma NSW’.

Early February, just after school goes back, is the

time of year when children are most likely to have a flare-up of their asthma, so it is important that

parents keep an eye on their children’s asthma,

ensure they take their prescribed preventer

medication regularly, and that they always carry

their reliever medication with them.

Symptoms in young children may include wheezing,

persistent coughing or shortness of breath. If these symptoms do not respond to the child’s reliever medication, or if reliever medication is needed every day, we are encouraging parents to take their children immediately to a doctor.

Although asthma is mild in most children, it can be

serious and even life-threatening if it is not properly managed, so it is important that anyone with asthma sees their doctor regularly and develops an asthma action plan so they know what to do when their symptoms worsen.

Ensure that you see your GP for an update on your child’s asthma and be sure to supply the school with an updated Asthma Action Plan.

If parents have any questions, they should call the

Asthma Information Line on 1800 645 130 or speak

with their doctor.

 

Congratulations SRC Reps!

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who were chosen by their classes as SRC reps for 2009.

                               Caleb 1/2C

Tamsyn  2D

Bassie  2D

Asha   2T

Jake   2T

Ruby   3DB

Dane  3DB

Joel  3/4L

Phoebe  3/4L

Jay  4P

Lyniana  4P

Samantha  5M

James  5M

Harrison  5/6H

Danial  5/6C

 

Congratulations to the following students who received assembly awards last Thursday.

Anais KBM – For being a hard-working Kindergarten student.

Mitchell KBM – For being a sensible classroom member.

Owen KHC – A sensible, hard working member of Kindergarten.

Genevieve KHC – Working well in Kindergarten.

Ella K/1H – A great start to Kindergarten.

Alex K/1H – For working well in all activities.

Jean 1B – For a positive attitude in all things.

Joshua 1B – For settling in well at his new school.

Phoebe 1/2C – For her keen attitude to the library.

Caleb 1/2C – For being a considerate class member.

Zoe  1/2C – For being a sensible, hardworking Year 1 student.

Brooke 2D – For settling in well and becoming a friendly and hard working class member.

Bassy  2D – For being an enthusiastic and interested member of 2D.

Elijah 2T – For his fantastic work in class.

Indah  2T – for her beautiful behaviour in class.

Johnathan 3DB – For being a diligent class worker.

Emily Nicholson 3DB – For being a diligent class worker.

Angela Yi 3/4L – For always completing tasks to the best of her ability.

Benjamin  3/4L – For being a polite and enthusiastic student.

Lyniana 4P – For always applying herself fully to all tasks.

Patrick 4P – For having a great start to the year.

Sarah 5M – For working hard and being helpful.

Connor 5M – For beautiful behaviour at all times.

Elouise 5/6H – For a well organised start to Year 5.

Ben 5/6H – A well organised start to Year 6.

Craig 5/6C – For settling in well at Woonona East.

Emma 5/6C – For setting in well at Woonona East.

Nikita 5/6C – for her great help in the library.

Phoebe 3/4L – Captains Award for being a good citizen and contributing to the well fare of our school.

 

FUNDRAISING 2009 – CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS 

We will be holding a fundraising committee meeting on FRIDAY 20^TH FEBRUARY 2009 AT 2.15PM in the old staffroom (next to the office).  If anyone is interested in helping us out with our fundraising this year it would be great to see you on Friday.  For any of you new Kindy mums or dads out there who are keen to get involved with the school please come along, we need some fresh ideas to help raise money for our wonderful school.  A big callout goes to any Year 6 parents who would like to help out with fundraising for the Year 6 farewell – this is something that will be separate to the normal school fundraising and help is needed.  A flyer will go out shortly regarding upcoming fundraising events.  If you have any suggestions but are unable to come to the meeting please email me at mmcdermott2@optusnet.com.au or leave your suggestions with the office.   Thanks from the Fundraising Team.

 

Wollongong High School of Performing Arts 2010.

Application forms are now available for Year 6 students who wish to audition for entry to WHSPA as a Performing Arts student in 2010. Completed forms must be returned to the Principal of WHSPA by Wednesday 25^th March, 2009. See Mrs Liddle for application forms.

 

Band News

Mr Eric Dunan, from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music will be at school on Tuesday this week to talk with the students about joining this year’s band. Once we know how many students are interested, we can calculate the cost /student /term. Tuition fees will need to be paid at the beginning of each term to avoid the school being out of pocket at the end of the year.

 

School Security 1300 880 021

For safety reasons, the school grounds, including the cricket nets, are out of bounds on weekends. School security can be contacted on the above number if you see or hear anything suspicious during out-of-school hours.

 

Back to School Safety Challenge 3: Always Use The Safety Door.

Always use the safety door when getting in and out of the car. Placing a “Safety Door’ sticker on the rear left-hand side window of the car will remind children of the safest door to get in and out of the car. Stickers can be obtained from the Road safety Officer at the local Council. To highlight this point, a colouring competition sheet can be found in this weeks’ Advertiser. Children should return completed forms to Mrs Liddle by Friday 6^th of March to have a chance of winning some great prizes including a $300 bike voucher and passes to Taronga Zoo and Jamberoo Recreation Park.

 

Sexuality and Relationship Education for Families.

Ever wondered what you will say when your child asks the important question, “Where did I come from?” To help you answer such questions more confidently, on Monday 2^nd March Interrelate Family Centres will be running two evening information sessions for parents and their children in the school library. Please find enclosed a flyer explaining all the details. Please finalise payments by Friday 27^th February.

 

MindQuest St George Girls High School, Victoria St, Kogarah  Saturday 4^th & Sunday 5^th April.

On Saturday 4^th  & Sunday 5^th April 2009, 9.30am-3.30pm, NSW Talent Enrichment Weekend MindQuest will be held for primary students from years 1-6 at St George Girls HS. These include gifted and talented students, gifted under achievers and students with above average ability with a special interest. Students will have an opportunity to participate in over 37 exciting, fast paced courses in the two day program. They include courses in chemistry, earth sciences, drama, logo lego, art and much more. Many of these highly successful courses have been run in the past and students’ evaluations suggest that they have been challenged and enriched by the experience. The cost of the weekend is $150 (including GST).

Contact your school for a brochure or Shelagh Poray on 0245 731 139. 

Closing date: Monday 16^th March 2009.

Crunch and Sip

What a fantastic effort!  Our first Crunch and Sip week has been very successful with most children in every class participating.  Remember it is fruit and vegetables only – no biscuits or dips.  This is a short 5 minute break, so keep food down to a minimum and resist the temptation to fill your child’s container.  Any food your child does not finish can be eaten at recess.

The Live Well @ School Team.

 

Environment News

If you can brave the rain, meet at the sandpit with a raincoat.  We will try to get to the bush tucker rainforest garden this Tuesday 9 – 9.30am.  Working in the gardens is a great option to contribute to the school if you can spend half an hour.  Also, if you can help in the veggie garden on Friday at 9.20am, it would be appreciated.  Veggie garden T-Shirts $15.00 each, please see Toni.

 

Uniform Shop

Now that people are familiar with the sizes of uniforms, remember that orders can be posted at the front office if uniform shop times are inconvenient.  Order forms available at school office or on uniform shop door.  Change can be requested.  Please allow 4 days for delivery of order.  Exchanges can be made on unworn goods if docket is presented. 

 

Book Club

Please return book club orders to office by Friday 20^th February.  Happy Reading.

 

Kids Café

This weeks special – Hot Dog $2.00.

Don’t forget canteen Open Mondays, but NO lunch orders. 

 

Attention:

Can you help in the Canteen?  We need volunteers URGENTLY.  Please call Carolyn on 0400 373 650.

 

Canteen Roster

Mon 16/2 – Sally, Recess – Georgia h, Lunch – Tegan, Kirra

Tues 17/2 – Vimala, Toni

Wed 18/2 – Nicole, Allison

Thurs 19/2 – Kylie Linda

Fri 20/2 – Anne, Karen

Mon 23/2 – Sally, Recess - Bridget, Teya, Lunch – Laura, Rhiannon

Tue 24/2 – Leanne, Joy, Jackie

Wed 25/2 – Doris, Toni

Thurs 26/2 – Jo, Alaine, Carolyn

Fri 27/2 – Ainsley, Kylie,

12-2pm Michelle

Mon 2/3 – Cindy, Recess – Rory, Trent Lunch – Brooke, Laura

 

COMMUNITY NEWS 

Woonona Netball Club

Registration for 2009

 Wednesday 18^th of February from 4-5.30pm at Woonona East Public School.  Enquiries Catherine

0408 864 816 or Ros 4283 6658

 

Bulli Junior Soccer Club

Bulli Hawks 2009

Meet the Coaches

Rooball – Saturday 21^st February ’09 at 9am

Graded teams–Saturday 21^st Feb at 9.30am

Grading at 10am – teams to be notified if they require grading

 

Youth Talent Quest

With $1400 in prized to be won

The Thirroul Youth Talent Quest is free and open to singers, musicians, group bands, duet dancers and drama acts.

Heats start March 15, 2009

For more information please contact Julie

0408 2193 84

 

CORRIMAL JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE REGISTRATION DAYS
Corrimal Junior Rugby League Football Club Registration Day to be held at Ziems Park #2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. New players to bring passport photo and birth certificate. Any details please contact Stuart 0419873052 Secretary.