Upcoming Events

 

5 May	Cross Country 9-11
6 May	Pickup Cookie orders
8 May	Mothers Day Stall
11 May	Woonona HS Yr7 Selective Class test 8:50 -11:00
12-14 May	Yr 3& 5 NAPLAN tests
21 May	School Photos
25-29 May	Education Week
27 May	Uni. of NSW Computer Skills Test
3-9 June	Life Education Van
8 June	Queen’s Birthday Long weekend
10 June	Uni. of NSW Science Test

 

CORINDA ROAD PARKING

 

Hello again everyone,

 

Thankyou to all the parents who have heeded the parking restriction notices in Corinda Road during the morning drop off time. I noticed the traffic moving smoothly and safely on most mornings last week.

While many parents do try to abide by the afternoon restrictions, there are still some who continue to park for an extended period in the No Parking zone, causing a build up of cars which are attempting to turn into Corinda Road to pick up children.

Waiting in a No Parking zone is illegal and could result in a significant on-the-spot fine and loss of merit points, whether or not the driver is in the car.  More seriously, it places students and other parents at risk of being seriously hurt.

Wollongong Council parking officers regularly patrol areas around schools to ensure that the necessary parking restrictions are upheld.

Let’s make home time safe for our school community by doing the right thing and obeying the parking signs.

 

Sharyn Liddle

Principal

Cross Country Carnival

The Cross Country Carnival will be held this Tuesday 5^th May between 9:00 and 11:00.

Please note the change of time for Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 classes.

9:15   ASSEMBLY 9:30   8/9 years girls 9:35   8/9 years boys 9:40   7 years girls 9:45   7years boys 9:55   6 years girls 10:00  6 years boys 10:10  5 years girls

10:15   5 years boys 10:25   10 years girls 10:30   10 years boys 10:35   11 years girls 10:40   11 years boys 10:45   12 years girls 10:50   12 years boys 11:00    RECESS

The canteen will be selling tea and coffee for parents throughout the morning. Students will be able to visit the canteen at recess as usual.

There will be no scripture lessons on Tuesday.

 

School Photos

School photos will be taken on Thursday 21^st May. Envelopes will be sent home as soon as they are received from the photographers.

 

PSSA Sport

PSSA sport starts this term with teams in soccer, rugby league and touch football being chosen last Friday. A note detailing costs and other details will be sent home early this week.

 

Voluntary Contributions

Thankyou to all the parents who have already made voluntary contributions to the school. The cost this year is $25:00 for one child and $50:00 for two or more children. These funds help to support our library, sports and other programs in the school. All contributors will go into a draw to win a meal for two at Lorenzo’s Diner in Wollongong. The draw will take place at the end of the term.

 

Assemblies

Whole school assemblies will be held fortnightly on Thursdays at 9:15, beginning in Week 3 with an item by 1B and 1/2C. In Week 5, however, the assembly may be changed to Wednesday to fit in with Education Week celebrations.  Confirmation of this will be in next week’s newsletter.

 

Tuesday Band Practice

There will be two separate band lessons this Tuesday. Experienced players will meet at 1:00 for a lunchtime session.  They will be released from class early to eat their lunch.  New band members will have their session from 2:00-3:00 as usual.

 

Stewart House

Your child will receive a Stewart House Clothing Appeal bag today. This is a great chance to clean out unwanted clothes and help Stewart House raise much needed funds to support their very worthwhile programs. Pickup day for bags is Tuesday 12^th May. A donation slip is also attached to this newsletter. A donation of one gold coin could win you a $4 000 family holiday to a destination of your choice. Due back Friday.

 

NAPLAN Reminder For Years 3 and 5

NAPLAN tests for Years 3 and 5 will take place next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please ensure that your child is well rested and arrives at school promptly on these days.

 

P and C Meeting

Our first P and c meeting for the term will take place on Tuesday 12^th May at 7:00pm in the staffroom. Everyone is welcome.

 

Environment News

Bush regeneration/weeding

Every Tuesday morning (between 9am-9.30am) a group of us meet to maintain our beautiful native gardens.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t have any experience, come along and contribute to our school environment.  This week we will be working on the ‘tyre garden bed’ which is near the library.

If you would like to join in but Tuesdays are inconvenient, please call Jennifer 0419 697 636.  We are thinking of starting another group on Mondays (or another day if there is a demand for it).            

We would love to see you.  Meet at the sandpit, bring a hat, some gloves and a water bottle.

Environment Tip

Now that we are back into school morning routine, here are some recycling tips for school lunch boxes.

Reusable lunchboxes & drink bottles Plastic and insulated lunchboxes are easy to find and their use reduces waste. Even better are compartmentalised lunchboxes. These little beauties come with their own compartments so kids still get the thrill of lots of little items but without the packaging – and you don’t have to scrounge around for multiple plastic containers with matching lids.

Cling-wrap free zone! If you send food to school in paper bags or ziplock plastic bags – ask for them to be brought home so they can be recycled or reused. The same applies to juice containers – make sure the container is recyclable when you buy them.

Lost Lunch Boxes and Drink Bottles

If your child has lost their lunchbox or drink bottle please remind them to check the lost property box outside the uniform shop.  Due to health reasons, any uncollected bottles and boxes will be disposed of this Friday.   Clear labelling with your child’s name and class helps us to return lost property quickly to its owner.

Loud Shirt Day Fundraiser

On Friday 15^th May (week 3) a Loud Shirt Mufti Day will be held at W.E.P.S.

We are raising money for The Shepherd Centre.  This organization assists children who are deaf or hearing impaired, to develop spoken language.

Some ideas for suitable clothing for this occasion may be: colourful shirts, bright shoes (covered), headbands/jewellery, bright hats, gloves, scarves, beanies, tattoos.  Please bring in a gold coin donation on this day so we can assist The Shepherd Centre to continue to provide exceptional services to children with hearing impairments into the future.

Tegan and Rhiannon (S.R.C. Members).

 

Book Club

Enclosed in today’s newsletter is the latest book club brochure.  Orders to be returned to office by Friday 15^th May.  Thanks.

Happy Reading.

 

2010 Kindergarten Enrolments

Kindergarten enrolments for next year are now being taken.  If you have a child or know of neighbours or friends with a child eligible to attend WEPS in 2010 please let us know early this term.

 

Uniform Shop

The uniform shop will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, 8.45am -9.15am.

These are the new times for term 2.

 

Kids Café

This weeks special Ham & Cheese Toasted Sandwich & a fruit kebab $2.50. 

Cross Country 5^th May – Parents are welcome to come over to canteen for tea & coffee.

Can you help Thursdays?  Please.  Call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.

We need 2 helpers on the 14^th May, 21^st May, 4^th June,  11^th June,  18^th June, 2^nd July and 9^th July.  If we cannot get anybody the canteen will close Thursday next week.

Rosters have been handed out, if you didn’t get a roster please pick one up at office.

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

Canteen Roster

Tues 05/05 – Melanie, Kristen

Wed 6/5 – Leasa, Joanne, Tracey

Thurs 7/5 – Vanessa

Fri 8/5 – Sharon , Kate

Mon 11/5 – Kylie, Linda

Tues 12/5 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne

Wed 13/5 – Vacey, Ainsley

Thurs 14/5 – 2 helpers needed

Fri 15/5 – Leanne , Joy, Jackie

Mon 18/5 – Carmen, Kylie

 

COMMUNITY NEWS 

 

The Arcadians Children’s Theatre

MAN OF STEEL

 The story of the Man of Steel trying to save the Lovely Linda Street who has been kidnapped by Olga Volga, (one of the most evil Criminals in the world), and her Henchmen.

15^th – 17^th May 2009

Dates                                  Tickets

Fri  15^th May   7pm              Adults $12

Sat 16^th May 2pm & 7pm      Conc. $8

Sun 17^th May 2pm                Groups 10+ $8

Bookings 4284 8348