Newsletter Term 1 – week 10
Upcoming Events
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3 April |
Cross Country 9-11 |
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7 April |
Principal’s Morning Tea |
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Eggshibition and Easter Hat Parade 2:15 |
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Cookie dough orders returned. |
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8 April |
ANZAC Ceremony 10:30 |
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9 April |
Whole School Assembly 5/6H |
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10 April |
Good Friday |
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27 April |
ANZAC Day holiday for schools |
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28 April |
School Development Day for teachers |
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29 April |
Day 1 of Term 2 for students |
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8 May |
Mothers Day Stall |
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1 May |
Pickup Cookie orders |
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12-14 May |
Yr 3& 5 NAPLAN tests |
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21 May |
School Photos |
BOUNCE BACK!
Hello again everyone.
Next term the boys and girls will be involved in a new personal development program called ‘Bounce Back’. This program uses children’s literature to teach students about being positive and resilient and gives them skills to ‘bounce back’ after disappointment or a negative experience. The program covers many areas of the PDHPE syllabus including anti bullying, self esteem and friendship skills. There is a particular Bounce Back acronym for each Stage. The acronym for Stage 3 students is:
Bad times don’t last. Things always get better. Stay optimistic.
Other people can help if you talk to them. Get a reality check.
Unhelpful thinking makes you feel more upset.
Nobody is perfect – not you and not others.
Concentrate on the positives (no matter how small) and use laughter.
Everybody experiences sadness, hurt, failure, rejection and setbacks from time to time. They are a normal part of life. Try not to personalise them.
Blame fairly – how much of what happened was because of you, how much was because of others and how much was because of bad luck or circumstances?
Accept the things you can’t change, but try to change what you can first.
Catastrophising exaggerates your worries. Don’t believe the worst possible picture.
Keep things in perspective. It’s only one part of your life.
There is a great deal of wisdom here that we could all put into place from time to time. I know the children will enjoy the program next term.
Have a great week!
Sharyn Liddle
Principal
Whooping Cough.
There has been a confirmed case of whooping cough in the school. Please be on the lookout for symptoms such as a runny nose, tickly cough and mild fever. Whooping cough is highly contagious in its early stages and particularly dangerous for children under 6 months of age. If you suspect that your child is infected please see your doctor immediately so that a diagnosis and treatment, if required, can be started. Children with a confirmed infection cannot return to school until their entire course of antibiotics is completed (usually 5 days).
Please see the attached information from NSW Health.
Thankyou Parents and Students!
A huge thank you to all the parents and students who gave up their time on Saturday to attend the school’s working bee. We made some fantastic progress in clearing weeds and grass from play areas, mowing, replanting, and re-mulching the main garden beds around the COLA area. There is always something to be done so if you are able to help at any time with gardening, mulching or mowing and snipping please let me know. Don’t forget that the parents’ environment group meets each Tuesday morning at 9:00 for general weeding and garden maintenance.
WEPS Cross Country This Friday 9-11
Parents are invited to attend to cheer on the boys and girls. Water bottles and hats are essential.
Eggshibition and Easter Hat Parade 7th April at 2:15
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. We will also be holding an Easter Hat Parade at 2:15 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.
School ANZAC Ceremony 8th April 10:30
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.
Kids Café
This week’s special Ham & Cheese Toasted Sandwich & a fruit kebab available for $2.00. Yum. This Friday will be pancake day. Pancakes will be 30c each available over the counter at recess & lunch.
Thank you to all our volunteer’s for putting in their own time this term. Our canteen has great support. Next term we need some help for Thursday’s if you can help. Please give Carolyn our roster co-ordinator a call on 0400 373 650. Thank you Carolyn for putting in your time.
Dental diseases including tooth decay and gum disease are a growing problem in our children. Foods that can cause the most harm to teeth include: Fruit drinks, sweet sticky lollies, chocolate, soft drinks, sports and energy drinks. These foods should be limited in children and only be provided to children occasionally. Foods that can prevent dental disease include: Cheese, boiled eggs, fresh fruit and vegetable sticks and sandwiches.
Don’t forget canteen Open Mondays, but NO lunch orders.
Thank you to all our Year 6 volunteers for their top effort this term.
Canteen Roster
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, Teya
Lunch – Stephen, Georgia
Tues 7/4 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed 8/4 – Vacey, Sally, Belinda
Thurs 9/4 – Carolyn, Linda
Fri 10/4 – GOOD FRIDAY – HOLIDAYS
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
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.
HOLIDAY FOOTBALL (Soccer) CLINIC 2009.
Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd , April.
VENUE : Gibson Park, Thirroul.
AGES: UP TO 14 years, Boys and Girls.
COST: $50 for the 4 days.
TIMES: 9am to 11.30am each day.
Contact Information
E-mail address: larry@speedlink.com.au
Phone: Larry 42 850042
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