Newsletter Term 2 – week 10
NAIDOC WEEK
Hello again everyone,
Next week we will be celebrating NAIDOC Week. The theme for this year is Honouring Our Elders, Nurturing Our Youth. Ms Pechey has been busy organising a range of activities to mark this occasion.
On Monday we will start the week with a flag raising ceremony at 9am. Throughout the week we will be selling respect bands for $2 – the money raised will go to Koori Kids to help disadvantaged Indigenous children.
On Thursday our assembly will focus on NAIDOC Week and children can wear mufti with an Aboriginal theme.
We hope you can join us.
Sharyn Liddle
Principal
Upcoming Events
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29 June – 10 July |
Parent-Teacher Interviews |
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2 July |
‘Dr Seuss’ Gold Coin Mufti Day for Southern Stars |
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3 July |
Athletics Carnival
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6 July |
Start of NAIDOC Week – 9:00 Flag raising |
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8 July |
Kinder Excursion to Killalea |
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9 July |
9:15 NAIDOC Assembly |
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10 July |
Last day of Term 2 |
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28 July |
Students return for Term 3 |
Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am.
Athletics Carnival
This Friday is our annual athletics carnival. Parents are very welcome to come along and support the children. Children who are 8 years or older will be able to compete in the 100, 200 and 800 metre races. A note will be sent home tomorrow detailing exact events and times. There will be a BBQ available throughout the day and the canteen will be open as usual. Keep your fingers crossed for fine weather all week!
Home Reading Finishes This Week
We are having a stocktake of home reading resources next week (last week of term). This week is the final week for home reading and all books must be returned. Please check cupboards and under beds for those missing books and send them along to school by Friday this week. Home reading will resume next term. With thanks,
Mrs D’Arcangelo
Kindergarten Enrolments for 2010
Please let us know as soon as possible if your child will be attending WEPS or pass on this message if you know of any neighbours or friends with children who will be with us next year. We are in the process of organising our transition to school program. This Tuesday we will be at the Big School Expo, Woonona Bulli RSL Club, from 6:30pm. Come along and pick up an enrolment form, learn about preparing your preschooler for Kinder and lots of other useful information.
Thursday ‘Dr Seuss’ Mufti Day For Southern Stars
Children are invited to come along this Thursday dressed as their favourite Dr Seuss character. Gold coin donations will go towards assisting our Southern Stars dance group with transport and costumes.
Education Tax Refund – Don’t Forget to Claim
How do I claim the Education Tax Refund?
- In your tax return.
- If you don’t lodge a tax return, claim on a separate form or over the phone.
- If you use a tax agent, make sure you ask them to claim for you.
The Education Tax Refund lets you claim up to 50% of eligible education expenses for school children. If you are eligible, you can get back up to $375 for each primary student and up to $750 for each secondary student.
You can claim things like text books, stationery and even internet costs.
If you receive Family Tax Benefit Part A for a child at primary or secondary school, you will be eligible. Some other people are eligible too, to find out more about this and other information such as what you can and can’t claim go to australia.gov.au/educationtaxrefund or call the Tax Office on 13 28 61.
Remember, you need to keep all receipts for expenses you claim.
Congratulations To Our AFL Paul Kelly Cup Team!
Last Tuesday our boys team competed in the Paul Kelly AFL Cup. The team played strongly on the day and represented our school with pride as this message from one of our parents notes:
“As a mum and a spectator I would like to compliment all players in the Woonona East PS AFL team who participated in the Paul Kelly Cup competition at Port Kembla last Tuesday.
It was fantastic to watch as I felt each player did their absolute best. All boys displayed good sportsmanship both on and off the field.
Congratulations boys, you played with true style.”
Well done to all the boys and thankyou to parents and Mr Cummins for his support on the day.
Lost Property
The lost property box is once again overflowing. Some items do have names on them. Please ensure that you check the box carefully this week as all items without names will be cleaned out next week for recycling or disposal.
Homework Help Online
Parents and carers can access age-appropriate material to help with your child’s homework assignments at the Teaching and Learning Exchange:
www.tale.edu.au/tale/live/index.jsp
Information ranges from ages 4-9 which includes pages to help you follow your child’s early learning and to help you talk with teachers about your child’s progress to Beyond School, which includes links to TAFE, university and other further learning opportunities such as apprenticeships and traineeships.
The content of each age group area is organised into these sections:
- What they learn
- Helping your child learn
- About stages of learning
From the navigation bar you can also access links to educational organisations and news.
The site also includes a Jargon Buster, a selection of translated documents and links to DET parent newsletters such as the Click! technology guide and School Parent’s magazine.
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.
Band News
Eric Dunan will not be able to take band tomorrow, 30th June but will make up this lesson before the end of this term or early next 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.
Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last Thursday’s assembly.
KBM – Julian Waters for working well and being a sensible class member.
KBM – Isabella Rabottini for great effort in reading.
KC – Rachel Nellies for improved attitude and concentration.
KC – Tim Atkinson for great story writing.
K/1H – Lara Edwards for trying very hard with her sound work.
K/1H – Logan Schicht for improved efforts in writing.
1B – Luke Needham for a more settled attitude and completing work on time.
1B – Lachlan Hillier for contributing thoughtfully during class discussions.
1/2C – Alicia Nahona for excellent handwriting.
1/2C – Liam Doig for excellent independent work in maths.
2D – Haydn Waugh for effort in maths.
2D – Courtney for improved effort in Maths homework
2T – Tegan for valuable contributions to class discussions.
2T – Eammon for his excellent work in spelling.
3DB – Zoe – for sensible comments and suggestion in ‘Bounce Back’.
3DB – Neven for sensible comments and suggestion in ‘Bounce Back’.
3/4L – Breanna for writing a great procedure on how to make a glittery heart.
3/4L – Taryn for writing a great procedure on how to make a glittery heart.
4P- Keeley for approaching all tasks enthusiastically.
4P – Tyson for working hard in reading and showing great improvement.
5M – Karisha for being a willing and responsible helper.
5M – James for excellent contributions to class discussions.
5/6C – Leon for contributions to class discussions.
5/6C – Brittany for consistently working well in class.
5/6H – Cooper for enthusiasm and co-operation.
5/6H -Georgia for a great effort with spelling.
Library Awards
3/4L – Tayla for regular library borrowing.
4P – Jay for regular library borrowing.
AFL Paul Kelly Cup
As a mum and spectator, I would like to complement all players in the boys Woonona East AFL team who participated in the Pau Kelly Cup competition at Port Kembla last Tuesday.
It was fantastic to watch as I felt each player did their absolute best. All boys displayed good sportsmanship both on, and off, the field.
Congratulations boys, you played with true style.
Kids Café
This week’s lunch special mini pizza & a drink (apple or orange juice) available for $2.50. Fruit kebab’s 30c.
Thank you to Karen, Kristy and Kylie for helping out pizza day, it was a great day.
Term 3 news, Kid’s Café will be closed Monday’s and Friday’s. If you would like to become a volunteer at Kid’s Café, please ring Canteen Co-ordinator Toni Joel on 0405 434 220. Don’t forget slushie machine is unavailable for the rest of this term.
Don’t forget canteen Open Mondays, but NO lunch orders.
Canteen Roster
Tues 30/6 – Melanie, Kristen
Wed 1/7 – Leasa, Joanne
Thurs 2/7 – Renaye, Vanessa
Fri 3/7 – Toni, Kristy
Mon 6/7 – Kylie, Kristy
Tues 7/7 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne
Wed 8/7 – Linda, Angela, Toni
Thurs 9/7 – 2 helpers needed
Fri 10/7 – Leanne, Joy, Jackie
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
Waniora Public School Fete.
Waniora Public School, Bulli will be holding their school fete on Saturday, 22nd May 2010 between 2.00 – 7.00pm.
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