Newsletter Term 1 – week 9
Upcoming Events
Gymsports for K-2, every Friday, weeks 6-9.
Thursday 26th March, Year 6 Disco: Woonona High 6:30-8:30pm.
Year 7, 2010 – Forms due back 27th March.
Saturday 28th March, School Working Bee 12-3pm.
12-14 May – Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN tests.
Thursday 21st May, School Photos.
Wednesday 29th April, Start of Term 2
Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday – 8.45am-9.15am
Wednesday – 2.30pm-3.00pm
Friday – 8.45am-9.15am
MORE GOOD NEWS ABOUT OUR BUILDING PLANS!
Late last week I was very pleased to receive a phone call from Sydney advising me that our school would be one of the first in NSW to receive a school hall under the Federal Government’s ‘Building the Education Revolution’ package.
The hall will be the standard size for schools with our number of students ie 140 square metres and include a stage, sports store and a variety of other storage rooms, toilets and a movable rear door that can open fully to a covered outdoor area. It is proposed that the hall will be sited on the oval behind the current library and Stage 1 classrooms.
It will be fantastic to be able to hold our assemblies out of the weather and to have an extra space for choir, band and dance practice and for such activities as gymnastics and visiting performers.
I am expecting to hear more in the near future and will keep you informed through the newsletter.
Have a great week!
Support our P and C Fundraiser.
Please note the following fundraising dates and information:
- 16th March – Billy G’s Cookie Dough order forms in Newsletter
- 7th April – Billy G’s Cookie Dough order forms due back
- 1st May – Cookie Dough orders available for pick up
- 8th May – Mother’s Day Stall
- 4th September – Father’s Day Stall
Any enquires to Michelle McDermott or Kate De Rome.
School Working Bee Saturday 28th March.
Why: to tidy and beautify our school grounds.
When: Saturday 28th March 12:00-3:00 followed by a thankyou sausage sizzle.
Please bring: the school has a mower and whipper snipper but you may be willing to bring yours along so that we can divide into areas and get the job done even quicker! Spades, garden forks, shears, secateurs and similar tools would also be handy for weeding and trimming.
Please register at the office before Saturday so that we know how many helpers we will have. Even if you can only spare an hour, we’d love to see you there. Thankyou in anticipation of your support.
Better Buddies Barbecue Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Tuesday at 12:30 we will be holding a barbecue for our 5/6H students and their Kindergarten buddies. This year the children have come together each week to develop their relationships through participation in fun activities. This has made the transition to school easier for our youngest students, particularly in the playground where they have had ‘big’ children to help and care for them. The seniors have been great role models for Kindergarten and we are all looking forward to our lunch tomorrow. A special thank you to Ms Bui for her donation of bread for our barbecue.
Use the Safety Door
It is essential that children use the door closest to the kerb when getting into or out of cars ie the ‘safety door’. Please ensure that your children do this especially in the mornings and afternoons when roads around our school are so busy.
University of NSW Competitions.
The first test is of Computer Skills on the 27th May. Please return notes and money by the last day of Term, Thursday 9th April.
WEPS Cross Country
Our annual cross country race will be held on Friday 3rd April between 9:20 and 11:00. All students will be involved. Kinders will complete one lap of the oval while all other students will complete a longer course throughout our school grounds. Parents are invited to attend to cheer on the boys and girls. Water bottles and hats will be essentials on this day.
Eggshibition and Easter Hat Parade
As part of our Easter Celebrations we will be having ‘Eggshibition’ on Tuesday 7th April.
Children are encouraged to decorate eggs for entry in one of the following categories:
· Best decorated
· TV or movie character
· Book or nursery rhyme character
· My hero
Eggs need to be taken to classrooms in the morning and will be displayed under the COLA from recess. Parents are welcome to view the display during the day.
We will also be holding an Easter Hat Parade at 1:45 that day. Hats are to be made at home and all children in Years K-6 are encouraged to join in. Parents are invited to come along and watch the parade.
Children can enter either or both of these activities.
School ANZAC Ceremony
Our school’s ANZAC ceremony will be held on Wednesday 8th April at 10:30. The ceremony will be conducted by our senior students. Members of Woonona Bulli Sub-Branch will be attending. Parents and visitors are welcome to take part in the ceremony.
Flowers will be needed for our wreaths and can be sent to the staffroom on the day.
Bike Helmets
The wearing of bike helmets is compulsory for all bike riders. Students who do not wear a helmet will not be allowed to bring their bikes to school. Scooters, skateboards and skates are to be left at home.
North Wollongong District Rugby League Trials
Congratulations to Curtis, Hayden, Stephen (11 Years), Chad and Ryan (Opens) for their selection in the NW District Rugby League Team. Good luck for further selection at the Zone Tials on Tuesday 24th March.
Go the Rabbitohs!
Mrs Hearn
Congratulations Brittany!
Last Friday Brittany represented the District at the South Coast Area Basketball trials as part of the North Wollongong PSSA team. All of the team members showed excellent sportsmanship and great skill as they were undefeated on the day. Congratulations to Brittany on her selection to play at the State Carnival.
Year 6 Easter Guessing Competition
Year 6 will soon be selling tickets in their Easter Egg Guessing Competition. Tickets will be sold before school. Thank you to the Year 6 parents who have sent in donations of small easter eggs. Keep them coming please! All proceeds will go towards the Year 6 Farewell at the end of the year.
NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge 2009
This reading competition is on again and suitable for all students in the school. Students undertake to read a certain number of books by September 1st and track their progress on-line. All students who meet the challenge receive a certificate and have their names recorded on the PRC honour roll. For more information go to https://products.schools.nsw.edu.au/prc/home.html
Earth Hour
At 8:30, March 28, 2009, Sydney will be one of the many capital cities world-wide to switch off its lights for one hour to deliver a powerful message about the need for action against global warming. The students will be discussing Earth Hour at school this week. www.earthhour.org
Woonona East Rezoning Information
Written submissions need to be to Council by the 31st March, specifying your grounds for objection. You should conclude by asking for a Public Hearing. Quote file number SU23594.
Submissions should be addressed to:
The General Manager
Locked Bag 8821
Wollongong NSW 2500
Attention: Land Use Planning Team
OR email to: wollongonglep@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Apple orders
Royal gala apples – 2kg for $7.00. Please hand in orders by Friday and apples will be delivered to classrooms next Tuesday.
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APPLE ORDERS
Name ___________________
Class ___________________
Royal gala apples – 2kg for $7.00.
No. of bags ______ Total cost $________ |
Kids Café
This weeks special – Hot Dog $2.00, with cheese $2.20. Fruit kebabs 30c each. Thank you to our Pizza Day ladies for great work on Friday.
Don’t forget canteen Open Mondays, but NO lunch orders.
Thank you to all our Year 6 volunteer’s for doing a top job on Mondays.
Canteen Roster
Tues 24/3 – Leanne, Joy, Jackie
Wed 25/3 – Doris, Carolyn
Thurs 26/3 – Sally, Alaine, Toni
Fri 27/3 – Kerrie, Ainsley,
12-2 Michelle
Mon 30/3 – Sally, Kylie,
Recess, Bridget, Nikita,
Lunch, Rory, Trent
Tue 31/3 – Melanie, Kristen
Wed 1/4 – Leasa, Joanne, Tracey
Thurs 2/4 –Vanessa
Fri 3/4 – Sharon, Kate
Mon 6/4 – Kristy, Kylie,
Recess – Megan, Teye
Lunch – Stephen, Georgia
COMMUNITY NEWS
Russell Vale Scouts Car Boot Sale
WHEN: 5th APRIL 2009
TIME: 9AM to 2PM
WHERE: THE OPEN LAND ON EDGEWOOD ESTATE WOONONA, CORNER PRINCES HWY & FORESTVIEW WAY WOONONA ADJACENT TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
PRICE: $5.00 PER SELLER
ALL PROCEEDS TO ASSIST RUSSELL VALE SCOUTS TO ATTEND THE AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE IN JAN. 2010
PH: LEANORE: 42851006 – 0413029919
COMMUNITY NEWS
Kembla Joggers Fitness Five Fun Run
5th April 2009
This 5 kilometre run is held in the centre of Wollongong beginning at 8:30am on Sunday 5th April at the IPAC. Different ages and abilities are catered for.
Entry Forms are available from the school office or at www.f5.kemblajoggers.org.au or ring Murray on 0408 423 823.
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