Woonona East Notice Board

Education Week 2009

 

Hello again everyone,

 

Welcome to Education Week 2009. This year’s theme is ‘NSW Public Schools- Leading the Way’.

 

We will be celebrating Education Week with an Open Day this Wednesday beginning at 9:15 with a whole school assembly. We will have the usual news and awards and Kindergarten will be performing some poems for us.

 

Parents are invited to visit the children in their classrooms from 10:00-10:45, followed by morning tea. Sausage sizzles, tea and coffee and cakes will be available for purchase at recess.

 

The finals of the public speaking competition will be held at 11:15. Please see below for the list of finalists.

 

Make sure that you also take some time to visit Ms Wynn Jones in the technology room where the children’s movies and animations will be on display from 10:00.

 

I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday.

 

 Sharyn Liddle

Principal

Upcoming Events

 

27 May	Education Week OPEN DAY Wednesday
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
29 June	Student reports to parents
3 July	Athletics Carnival

 Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am.

 

Parent-Teacher Interviews

Semester one reports will be sent home on Monday 29th June, however many of you will already know if you wish to meet with your child’s teacher. Listed below are the dates on which teachers are available for interviews. The children will bring home a sheet on which you can nominate a suitable time and you will then be advised of the exact time of your interview. If you have any questions, please see your child’s teacher. 5M parents who nominate to attend on Monday 29th June will receive their reports at the interview.

KB	16 June	8-9:30 1-3:30
KR	30 June 1 July 7 July	10:30-11:30 12:00-1:00 10:30-11:30 3:00-4:30
K/1H	30 June 6 July  7 July	12:00-1:00 3:10-4:30 3:10-4:30
1B	2 July 6 July	12:00-1:00 12:00-1:00 3:15-4:15
1/2C	6 July 7 July 9 July	3:00-4:30 2:00-4:30 11:30-12:20
2T	6 July 7 July 9 July	12:00-1:00 2:00-3:00 3:00-4:30
2D	6 July   7 July 8 July     9 July	8:15-8:40 3:15-4:00 3:15-4:00 8:15-8:40 12:00-1:40 3:15-4:00 8:15-8:40
3DB	1 July	8:00-9:45 3:15-4:30
3/4L	Mrs Lindley has completed her interviews. Should you wish to meet with Ms Clarkson after receiving your child’s report please contact Ms Clarkson directly.
4P	30 June   6 July	9:30-10:20 3:15-4:30 8:00-9:00
5M	29 June 30 June 6 July 7 July	10:00-11:00 12:00-1:00 10:00-11:00 12:00-1:00
5/6C	2 July 7 July	3:15-5:30 3:15-5:30
5/6H	1 July 6 July	1:00-4:00 1:00-4:00

 

Speaking With Your Child’s Teacher

From time to time all parents need to make contact with their child’s teacher. Teachers are very happy to speak with you but cannot do so during teaching time or at 9:00 when children are entering class and waiting to begin their day. A short note requesting a meeting is quick, easy and really appreciated. Teachers will then get back to you by note or phone to arrange a suitable time.

 

Let’s Get The Facts

Sadly, distress has been caused to some children and their families by gossip that was in fact untrue. If your child comes home with a story that doesn’t quite ring true, it is always the best policy to speak with your child’s teacher or the Principal to ascertain the facts of the matter. Gossip has no place in a happy and caring school like WEPS.

 

Public Speaking Competition

Congratulations to all our finalists in the 2009 Public Speaking Competition held last Wednesday’s Open Day. Mr Cullen, English Head Teacher at Woonona High School and Ms Wynn-Jones judged the speakers. Mr Cullen was particularly impressed with the high standard of all our speakers and it was a difficult job to choose the winners from this excellent line-up. Our Junior Public Speaking Trophy was awarded to Phoebe Hinde in 4P. The senior award went to Rory Armstrong-Gordon in 5/6H. Congratulations to everyone and a special thankyou to Mrs D’Arcangelo for her organisation of the event.

 

Happy, Healthy Harold

The Life Education Program begins this Wednesday. The cost is $6 which includes a visit to the van and workbook. Activities centre on healthy lifestyles and personal relationships. It is a fantastic program and always very popular with the children.

 

MS Readathon

Families who would like to be involved in the year’s Readathon can access information online at www.msreadathon.org.au or call 1300 677 323 for more details. Once 20 students from our school have registered online for the MS Readathon, the school will receive a book pack for the library! It’s free to register online, just check with mum or dad first and then start reading and collecting your sponsors!!

 

Band Fees Are Now Due

Could all parents of band members please ensure that the children have their instruments and music at school on Tuesdays. Thanks to everyone who has finalised band fees for Term 2.

 

 

Bush Regeneration Group

We will still be working on the tyre seat garden. Next week we will start laying newspaper and mulch as a weed mat!! We meet twice a week now: Monday 9-9.30am and Tuesday 9-9.30am. Meet at the flag pole and bring some gloves.

 

Uniform Shop

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

 

Kids Café

Thank you to all parents for helping last Wednesday, Education Week. We still need volunteers for Thursday and Friday’s. If you can help, please drop a note into the office with your name, day you can help, weekly or fortnightly and phone number. This week’s lunch special, ham and chesse toasted sandwich $2.00, or pizza pocket meal deal will continue. Pizza pocket and fruit kebab apple or orange juice $3.30. Don’t forget canteen Open Mondays, but NO lunch orders. 

 

Canteen Roster

Tues 23/6 – Jo,1 HELPER NEEDED

Wed 24/6 – Toni, Doris

Thurs 25/6 – Elizabeth, Ainsley

Fri 26/6 – Kerrie, Toni, Michelle

Mon 29/6 – Belinda, Cindy

Tues 30/6 – Melanie, Kristen

Wed 01/7 – Leasa , Joanne

Thurs 02/7 – Renaye, Vanessa

Fri 03/7 – Toni, Kristy

Mon 06/7 – Kylie, Kristy

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Wollongong TAFE

500 Hours of Free English tuition for newly arrived (in the last 6 years) migrants.

Phone Michelle Broad on 42290023

 

Do You Want To Lean A Musical Instrument?

I teach trumpet, clarinet and saxophone, suit beginners. $15.00 ½ hour lesson. Limited places available. Phone 4285 6717.

 

Northern Suburbs Outside School Hours Care

Northern Suburbs Out of Hours School Care (OSHC) are asking parents who are interested in having their children attend before school hour’s care at our OSHC service. If you are interested feel free to Contact Northern Suburbs on 4268 6520 and leave your details. This will assist us with the number of families interested in before school hour’s care.

Kind regards, Northern Suburbs Staff.