Newsletter Term 2 – week 9
Performing Arts
Hello again everyone,
Next term children from Woonona East Public School will be performing in two important local musical events – Southern Stars and the Wollongong Choral Festival.
The children are working hard to learn the required songs and dances and rehearsals will begin soon. This week Mrs D’Arcangelo and Ms Pechey will accompany the Stage 2 choir to Corrimal Primary School for the first cluster group practice with Berkeley PS and Mt Ousley PS who will perform with us on Tuesday 4th August at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul.
Next Monday Mrs DiBello and Mrs Harris-Cross will accompany 30 of our boys and girls to the first mass dance rehearsal for Southern Stars. Our school will be performing part of the ‘Cat in the Hat’ sequence. The night performance of Southern Stars will be on Friday 4th September at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre.
Congratulations to all these dedicated boys and girls and their teachers and a huge thankyou to parents for their support and encouragement.
Sharyn Liddle
Principal
Upcoming Events
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23 June |
Uni of NSW Spelling and Writing Tests |
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24 June |
Years 1 and 2 excursion to Killalea.
Choir Cluster Rehearsal at Corrimal PS |
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25 June |
Whole school assembly 9:15 |
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29 June |
Students receive their reports.
Southern Stars mass dance rehearsal day, Shellharbour City Stadium. |
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3 July |
Athletics Carnival |
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8 July |
Kinder Excursion to Killalea |
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10 July |
Last day of Term 2 |
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28 July |
Students return for Term 3 |
Public Speaking Champs
Four children were chosen to represent Woonona East PS at the Multicultural Public Speaking Competition held at Bellambi PS last Wednesday. Liam and Phoebe represented Stage 2 and Lachlan and Rory were the Stage 3 reps. These students reached this level of the competition through their success in our own school’s competition during Education Week. All the children were absolutely fantastic and should feel very proud of themselves. Congratulations to Rory who won his section and will now represent our district at Nowra on 25th August.
Well done children and thankyou to all the parents and teachers involved in preparing them for this event.
Mrs D’Arcangelo
Congratulations Laura!
Last Friday four of our most talented cross-country runners represented the North Wollongong District at the South Coast Carnival held near Nowra. Olivia. Dane, Ben and Laura competed strongly on the day, with Laura taking out 4th place in her division. Special congratulations go to Laura who will now represent the Region at the State Cross Country Carnival.
Reminder – Year 1 and 2 Excursion to Killalea.
The children are really looking forward to their excursion this Wednesday which will support their learning in the unit of work ‘Wet and Dry Environments’. The bus will leave school at 9:00 and return at 2:30. Children need to wear their sports uniform, sturdy shoes and a hat. They will need to bring recess, lunch and drinks in their lunchbox inside their school bag.
Dance 2BFit in Term 3
In Term 3 we will be offering a nine-week dance program for all children K-6. Lessons will be conducted each Monday by experienced dance teachers and children will learn a range of fun dances and dance styles. Lessons are 45 minutes in length. The program has been very well received in many local schools and really enjoyed by the children. The cost of the program is $2:50 per week or $22.50 for the nine-week program.
Voluntary Contributions.
Voluntary school contributions can still be paid before the end of Term 2. The cost is $25 for one child or $50 for two or more children. These funds are used to support the library and other school programs. All names go into a draw to win lunch at Lorenzo’s Restaurant, Keira Street, which will take place in the last week of term.
The Bounce Back! Resilience Program is designed to develop the key coping skills associated with self reliance, namely, self efficacy and a success orientation, a capacity to think optimistically and helpfully about situations, and being able to regulate one’s emotions.
The focus for weeks nine and ten will be INCLUSION exploring difference and learning to live comfortably with the ways in which others are different from you. Accepting differences requires an open mind and leads to increased peace and harmony.
Parent-Teacher Interviews
If you would like to speak with your child’s teacher but have not yet contacted them regarding a suitable date and time, please do so this week as spaces are filling up fast for Week 10 and 11 interviews.
Band News
Eric Dunan will not be able to take band next Tuesday but will make up this lesson before the end of Term.
On Friday 10th July at 12:45 the band will be performing some of their tunes for the other students. Parents are welcome to attend.
Environment Group
We will be laying newspaper and mulch as a weed mat in the tyre garden this week. We’d love some extra hands to knock this job off!
Meet at 9am for ½ hr at the garden. Thank you.
Kids Café
Pizza Day this Friday. To help with catering, please have all orders handed into office by Wednesday afternoon. No orders will be accepted after this day. Also Pizza Day is a very busy day, pizza orders only please, if children do order Friday, Vegemite sandwiches only.
Committee members and I (Toni) had a meeting last Tuesday about which days to close next term. Term 3, canteen will be closed Mondays and Fridays. Term 3 roster in progress.
This weeks kids café special – Toasted ham & cheese and a warm milo $3.00.
Don’t forget no more slushies on menu for the rest of the term.
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
Fundraising Update
Bus trip to Parklea Markets – we still have seats available on the bus for Sunday, 16th August. The cost is $30 per person with a $10 non refundable deposit required. If you would like to come along, please leave your details and deposit at the office, any queries, please contact Michelle on 0488 813 595 or via email mmcdermott3@optusnet.com.au
Trivia Night – the date has been set – mark Saturday, 19th September in your diaries. We have sent out requests to local businesses for donations, but if there are any parents out there who would like to make donations for prizes, it would be greatly appreciated. There is lots to do to make the night a success and we need your help to get us there.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Wollongong Family Relationships Centre
Supporting Children After Separation
Contact Yvette Nielsen 42201119
Tropical Fish For Sale
Bristle Nose Catefish
Electric Blues
Nigricans
Starting at $3.00.
Please phone 4284 4548.
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