Newsletter Term 3 – Week 1
Premier’s Sporting Challenge
Hello again everyone,
This week our school will begin participation in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge. The aim of the Challenge is to encourage children to increase their daily physical activity levels. The Challenge will support the work that we are already doing as part of the Live Life Well at School project ie Crunch and Sip, whole school fitness, sport etc.
Each day in class children will complete a log sheet of their physical activities both at school and at home. To receive a gold award in November classes will aim for children in Kinder-Year 2 to do at least 30 minutes activity each day, and in Years 3-6, 60 minutes of activity each day.
School activities such as PE, playground games, dance and PSSA training sessions can be counted as well as home and weekend activities such as participation in competition sport of any kind and informal activities such as walking the dog, playing backyard games such as cricket or Frisbee – basically any activity that gets children moving can be counted towards the minimum 30/60 minutes per day. Of course, there will be some children who are very involved in sport and will exceed this amount.
Teachers will show the children how to complete their cards and monitor students’ progress.
Parents can help at home by encouraging children to be involved and suggesting ways that children can add to their total points.
The Challenge finishes on the last day of term, 2nd October.
Sharyn Liddle
Principal
Upcoming Events
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3 August |
Dance 2BeFit starts UNSW English Competition |
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4 August |
Choral Festival Performance |
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6 August |
Yr 3 Sydney Aquarium Excursion |
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11 August |
P&C Meeting 7:00pm |
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13 August |
Whole School Assembly 9:15 |
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17 August |
District Athletics |
Welcome Mrs Horne
A warm welcome to Mrs Robyn Horne who is joining our staff this term on 2T. Mrs Horne is an experienced K-2 teacher who comes to us from Berkeley West Public School.
Final Choir Tickets
Our students will be performing in the Wollongong Choral Festival next Tuesday night at Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul. Two tickets have been reserved for each choir member’s family. These reserved tickets must be purchased by this Friday ($12 adults, $6 children). A limited number of leftover tickets will be available for purchase on Monday 3rd August.
Office Closed
The school office will be closed on Tuesday 4th August and the following Tuesday 11th August for stocktake and audit. Money envelopes can still be deposited in the brown box but no other office services will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Crunch and Sip
Don’t forget that the Crunch and Sip program will continue this term. Children should bring a small serve of fruit or vegetables to eat in class each midmorning. Children can also bring their water bottles into class.
Nut Allergy Reminder
In the interests of keeping all our students safe and healthy, children should not bring foods containing nuts of any kind to school, particularly peanut butter and Nutella. Your understanding in this matter is appreciated.
Influenza
The NSW Department of Education is doing its utmost to stem the spread of swine flu in school communities. Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully and if your child is sick with flu-like symptoms please seek medical advice promptly. If your personal contact details have changed recently, please inform the school as a matter of urgency so that you can be contacted promptly if your child is sick. Any confirmed cases of swine flu must be reported to the principal.
100% Attendance Awards
Students will receive their awards for 100% attendance in Term 2 in class this week and will be acknowledged at our first assembly of the term on Thursday 13th August in Week 3. Congratulations!
COME ON A BOOK SAFARI WITH OUR NEW BOOK CHAT GROUP!
The theme for Book Week this year is Book Safari so why not join the safari, by means of an informal book chat group. Take an expedition into the magical world you can explore through books. To be involved, all you need to do is read and be willing to chat to others in the group about the book you are reading. Just think about all the new exciting books that await your discovery. I plan to have us meet every second Thursday at second half lunch on even weeks of the school term. There might even be some popcorn involved. Interested? Have any questions? See Ms. Thompson in the library to register, our safari starts in Week 2.
Lorenzo’s Lunch
The Lorenzo’s lunch was won by Owen Bradbury in KC.
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.
Dance 2BFit Starts Next Monday
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. A permission note is enclosed in this newsletter and additional notes/envelopes are available from the office.
Choir Hire
Girls winter tunics can be hired from uniform shop on: Tuesday 7th July 8.30am – 9.15am.
Wednesday 8th July 8.30am – 9.00am.
Cost is $10.00 plus $20.00 deposit.
Orders can be given to child, enclose $30.00 in envelope with instructions. NO CHEQUES PLEASE.
Also red hair ribbons can be purchased for $1.00. Thank you.
Environment Group
This week the bush regen. group will be checking the frogponds and plant guards ready for school holidays. Meet at 9am at the flagpole. Thank you.
Koori Kids ‘School Starters’ Picnic.
This year the picnic will be held on Tuesday, August 4 at McCabe Park in Wollongong. Free entertainment and a BBQ will be available as well as information about starting school. For more information please contact Kath Smith at Illawarra Children’s Services on 42839947.
Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last terms assembly.
KBM – Jayden for good listening and always presenting neat work.
KBM – Taliah for always working and listening well.
KC – Akala for improved listening skills.
KC – Aiden for showing great imagination in story telling.
K/1H – Ella for excellent work in all areas during Semester 1.
K/1H – Hayley for being a conscientious student.
1B – Kyel for great work in maths.
1B – Lani for getting her work completed in the time given.
2D – Olysha for excellent effort always, and wonderful manners.
2D – Jessica for always being sensible and doing lovely work.
2T – Jackson for writing and entertaining recount about our beach walk.
2T – Riley for improved effort in class activities.
3DB – Alicia for having a go in all activities and sharing her great sense of humour!
3DB – Nathanial for his increased participation in group activities.
3/4L – Kale for designing an eye catching treasure map and riveting directions.
3/4L – Emerson for designing an eye catching treasure map with riveting directions.
4P – Morgan for her excellent effort and high standard of work in semester one.
4P – Aiden for excellent improvement in all areas in semester one.
5M – Harrison for writing an excellent “Respect” poem.
5M – Selina for being will to help around the classroom.
5/6C – Matthew for excellent work habits.
5/6C – Alistair for working well in class.
5/6H – Tegan for improvement in all subjects.
5/6H – Brandon for entertaining acting.
Library Awards
Claudia 1/2C for great work in the library and regular borrowing
Jesse 5/6C for regular library borrowing and a great attitude.
Kids Café
Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s. Canteen opens Tuesday 4th August. This week cleaning in the canteen, if you would like to help, 9.00 each morning at Kids Café. Rosters are done, I’ll be handing them out near the flag at front of school, or you can pick one up from the office. Thank you.
Canteen Roster
Closed Week 1
Mon 3/8 – Closed
Tue 4/8 – Leasa, Joanne
Wed 5/8 – Vanessa & mum
Thurs 6/8 – Toni, Elizabeth
Fri 7/8 – Closed
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.
