Woonona East Notice Board

Final P&C Meeting Of 2010

 

Hello again everyone,

 

The final meeting of our P&C will be held at Woonona Bulli RSL on Tuesday 8th December. There will be a brief meeting followed by dinner and drinks.

 

I would like to extend a sincere thankyou to the hardworking P&C executive, to all the parents who made it along to the meetings and to everyone who has supported their efforts throughout the year whether through helping in the canteen or uniform shop, helping with stalls and fundraisers, purchasing tickets, cookies or sunscreen or attending fundraising activities such as the bus trips, Trivia Night and upcoming Family Feast and Carols evening.

 

If you are not already involved I urge you to come along in 2010 to find out what the P&C Association at WEPS is all about. It is a wonderful way to both support the school through fundraising and to be involved in the school’s decision making process.

 

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

27 Nov	Boardies Day
25, 30 Nov	Kinder Orientation Visits
2 Dec	Final Kinder Orientation Visit and new parent meeting
2-4 Dec	Senior Camp
3 Dec	3/4L Assembly
7 Dec	4:00-7:30 Christmas Disco
8 Dec	Principal’s Morning Tea
9 Dec	K-2 Ballet excursion
10 Dec	9:15 Presentation Assembly
14 Dec	Year 6 Farewell at Northern Bowl
15 Dec	Stage 3 Jamberoo Trip
16 Dec	Last Day of Term 4

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

School Numbers For 2010

The process of organising classes for 2010 continues. We currently have 293 students allowing us to form 12 classes.

In keeping with compulsory DET limits on class sizes in K-2, Kinder classes can have only 20 students and Years 1 and 2, 22 and 24 respectively. In Years 3-6 there will need to be a number of composite classes and numbers will be tight in every class.

Our overall numbers will need to rise to well over 300 by early February for a 13th class to be formed but this seems unlikely at this stage.

Thankyou to the parents who have made written requests regarding their child’s placement in 2010. Please be aware however that these can only be accommodated where class numbers and overall class structures allow.

 

World Vision Fund Raiser

Thankyou to everyone who supported the gold coin mufti day last Friday. Due to your generosity we were able to raise $410 to support our student, Rita Jean. A wonderful effort everyone!

 

Boardies Day

Another great cause is Boardies Day this Friday in support of Woonona Surf Life Saving Club. The children are encouraged to come dressed on their brightest board shorts and to donate a gold coin for the privilege. Surf life savers do a wonderful job in keeping us safes on the beach all summer and this is one way we can say thankyou.

 

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

Thanks to everyone who has sent in toys and food for this worthy cause. Any remaining donations need to be at school by this Friday.

 

Christmas Disco

The Christmas disco will be held at Russell Vale Community Hall on Monday 7th December. There will be two sessions with a thirty minute break.

K-2    4:00-5:30

3-6    6:00-7:30

The disco will be run by Dance2BFit.

Children will receive entry, a sausage sizzle and drink for $5.50.  Names will be ticked off and children will receive their meal tickets as they arrive. Entry alone is $3.00. Other food and drink will be available for purchase as well.

Please place your money in the attached envelope, indicate on the front what is required and return to school by Friday 4th December.

Please note that no student will be allowed to leave at the end of the night without a parent.

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last Thursday’s assembly.

KBM – Joseph for great effort in reading and writing.

KBM – Sydney for always working hard and presenting beautiful work.

KC – Dylan for great effort and pride in the presentations of his work.

KC – Zane for his excellent attempts at sounding out words in his stories.

K/1H – Brandon for pleasing efforts in reading.

K/1H – Jayden for an excellent effort in maths.

1B – Benjamin for having a positive attitude to learning.

1B – Lachlan for great work in maths.

1/2C – Hugh for excellent contributions to class discussions.

1/2C – Jye for improvement in reading.

2D – William Forest for working well in maths.

2D – Lori for always doing her best.

2T – Asha for an excellent attitude to all her school work.

2T – Jaya for outstanding effort in reading.

3DB – Liam for displaying great skills in leadership.

3DB – Ruby for great results in end of year assessments.

3/4L – Taryn for creating and marketing an individual and unique drink product.

3/4L – Phoebe for creating and marketing an individual and unique drink product.

4P – Bonnie-Marie for making great improvements in her writing this term.

4P – Ella for working hard and being such a sunny addition to our class.

5M – Samantha for a fantastic Goldfields diorama.

5M – Joshua  for excellence in research.

5/6C – Emma for excellent recount.

5/6C - Rhiannon for great consistent effort.

5/6H – Jaiden for tidy bookwork.

5/6H – Zepplin for trying hard with homework.

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Physio Backpacks available in the uniform shop.  We would like to offer these fabulous backpacks at a special sale price of $25 each.  Normally RRP $70 each.  Hurry stocks will sell fast.

Great Xmas present!!

 

Suncreen Fundraiser:

Don’t forget your sunscreen orders.  Orders and money are to be returned to the office by Friday 27th November with delivery the following week. 

 

 

Family Night with Christmas Carols:

On Thursday, 10th December we will be holding a family night with Carols by Candlenight.  We have decided to keep it a bit low key this year due to the closeness of Christmas and the general overall cost to parents in these economic times.  More information will be in next week’s newsletter.

 

Cherry Orders

Any last minute cherry orders can be left at the office until Tuesday afternoon.  The order needs to be placed with our supplier this Wednesday.

 

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Mondays and Fridays.

• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• This week’s lunch special, Sausage Sizzle (Served in a hot dog roll) with tomato or BBQ sauce $1.50.
• End of term disco and BBQ is coming up on the 7^th December.  We need volunteers to help with the BBQ and serving drinks.  If you can help, please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220. 

      Thank you.

• Canteens last day of the year is Pizza Day on Friday 11^th December.
• Principal’s Morning Tea is on Tuesday the 8^th December.  Help is needed.  If you could lend a hand between 9am till 11am, it would be very much appreciated.  Please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.  Thank you.

 

Canteen Roster

Tue 24/11 – Toni, Vimala

Wed 25/11 – Vacey, Doris, Leasa, Joanne

Thurs 26/11 – Ann, Karen

Tue 1/12 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 2/12 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

Thurs 3/12 – Toni, Elizabeth

Tues 8/12 – Kristen, William 9-11, Ainsley

Wed 9/12 – Nicole, Angela, Linda

Thurs 10/12 – Johanne, Roslyn, Kelly (half shift)

Fri 11/12 – PIZZA DAY – Ann, Karen.

Canteen Closed Term 4 – week 9.

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

 

Art Space

Now open

Creative arts classes for children aged 3-13 years.

Term 1 starts, 2^nd February 2010

Come and try out a casual class between Monday 23^rd November and Friday 17^th December

Phone: 4283 9967

98 Railway Street, Corrimal

www.ics.org.au/artspace

 

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Parent Survey Results

Hello again everyone,

Thank you to the 80 families who responded to our recent survey and took the time to make further comments and suggestions. Overall the responses were extremely affirming and constructive. Naturally, some parents also identified specific areas of concern which we will examine more closely in our planning for 2010. Included below is a snapshot of some of your responses.

95% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their children enjoyed going to school and many made very positive comments regarding programs such as Crunch and Sip, dance, gymnastics, excursions, sport, fitness and technology. 

95% said that teachers were approachable and interested in discussing their children’s needs. There were many positive comments about the quality of our teachers, describing them as hardworking and caring. Some parents were concerned about the ratio of female to male teachers. Current DET policy to staff schools centrally and the low number of males choosing primary teaching as a career contribute to these concerns.  

98% felt that the school was a safe environment for their children but some said bullying was a concern. As part of the student satisfaction survey this year we asked the children to comment specifically about bullying ie whether they are bullied, by whom and to pinpoint areas of the school or times of the day when bullying occurs. This data will be used to support anti-bullying programs in 2010 and to consider how best to address bullying behaviour.

Positive responses were also made about school leadership, the school’s reward system, the image of the school in the community and the usefulness of the school newsletter as a source of information. Areas identified as concerns for some parents included the school uniform and homework policies and access to extra help for children with difficulties. Further results will be available in this year’s Annual School Report early in 2010.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

23, 25, 30 Nov	Kinder Orientation Visits
2 Dec	Final Kinder Orientation Visit and new parent meeting
2-4 Dec	Senior Camp
7 Dec	4:00-7:30 Christmas Disco
8 Dec	Principal’s Morning Tea
9 Dec	K-2 Ballet excursion
10 Dec	9:15 Presentation Assembly P and C Family Feast/Carols Night
14 Dec	Year 6 Farewell at Northern Bowl
15 Dec	Stage 3 Jamberoo Trip
16 Dec	Last Day of Term 4

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Building Update

There is no new news at this stage about the resumption of work on our hall site. Parents will be kept informed of any changes in this newsletter.

 

Parent Writing Survey

Thankyou to everyone who has returned their writing surveys. Please try to have any outstanding surveys to school before this coming Friday 20th November.

 

Traffic Rangers

Many of you will have noticed the traffic rangers patrolling in Corinda Road on Friday afternoon. Please continue to follow the parking restriction signs in this area to keep our children and parents safe.

 

Elections for 2010 School Student Executive

The election for our 2010 captains, vice captains and prefects will be held on Tuesday 17^th November when candidates will present their speeches to the school. The job of student leader is demanding but also extremely rewarding. Good luck to all the Year 5 candidates.

 

World Vision Fund Raiser This Friday

A gold coin mufti day will be held this Friday 20^th November to raise funds to support Rita Jean the child sponsored by the school through the World Vision organisation. This event is organised through our SRC. Please support this very worthwhile project by returning the attached envelope containing your donation and/or “paying” a gold coin on Friday for wearing mufti.

 

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

Please bring in your gifts to the school office between now and the 27^th November. Please help by giving:

• Gifts for children (eg: toys, books, activity sets)
• Gifts for teenagers (eg: sporting gear, games, toiletry sets)
• New clothes (eg: t-shirts, shorts, caps)
• Food (eg: tinned ham, fish, vegetables and fruit; Christmas cakes and puddings, pasta and rice, long-life milk)

Please help by avoiding:

• Glass jars or anything fragile that may break in transit
• Wrapping your gifts. Unfortunately anything that comes wrapped must be unwrapped prior to distribution.

Share the joy of Christmas!

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Physio Backpacks available in the uniform shop.  We would like to offer these fabulous backpacks at a special sale price of $25 each.  Normally RRP $70 each.  Hurry stocks will sell fast.

Great Xmas present!!

 

Fundraising Update

Shopping Trip:

A big thank you to all the lovely ladies who came along to yesterday’s shopping trip. We had a great day of shopping and are hopefully closer to being ready for Christmas!  I will put a note in next week’s newsletter to let you know how much we raised – stay tuned next year for our next retail therapy day!

 

Suncreen Fundraiser:

Don’t forget your sunscreen orders.  Orders and money are to be returned to the office by Friday 27th November with delivery the following week. 

 

Family Night with Christmas Carols:

On Thursday, 10th December we will be holding a family night with Carols by Candlenight.  We have decided to keep it a bit low key this year due to the closeness of Christmas and the general overall cost to parents in these economic times.  More information will be in next week’s newsletter.

 

Cherry Drive

We will be running the annual cherry drive again this year.  Please find an enclosed order form that must be returned with your money by this Friday 20^th November.  The cherries are due to arrive late November early December.  The date will be in the newsletter once it has been confirmed.

 

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• This weeks lunch special – Ham, cheese, tomato sandwich and a slushie $3.80.
• Recess special – small fruit salad and a packet of popcorn $1.30.

Canteen Roster

Tue 17/11 – Ainsley, Kristen

Wed 18/11 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 19/11 – Toni, Elizabeth

Tue 24/11 – Toni, Vimala

Wed 25/11 – Vacey, Doris, Leasa L, Joanne

Thurs 26/11 – Ann, Karen

 

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

 

 

Be There When The Lights Are Turned On!

Bring your children to meet Santa, The KidzWish Fairy and local sporting personalities when the Greater KidzWish Christmas Tree comes to life outside The WIN Entertainment Centre on Harbour St. Wollongong on Tuesday 17^th November 2009 at 7:30pm. The tree will be decorated with 2500 lights, each representing a special child. RSVP to Renee 0405 007 138

 

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Building Update

Building works and improvements have continued to progress around the school over the past few weeks with our new evacuation bell system now working and new toilets being installed in the senior girls’ toilet this weekend.

 

Progress on the hall has been continuing steadily with trenches being dug and essential services installed prior to pouring the slab floor.  During this digging the construction company unearthed some small pieces of cement sheeting in a digging area that had been out of bounds to students and staff.

 

On Friday the company advised that in accordance with WorkCover regulations, the fragments were to be removed and all open surfaces sprayed with an adhesive material and covered with a special geo-tech fabric, making the area safe.  These measures have been taken but the area is still out of bounds as the DET is working with the construction company to ensure that the area is cleared of all such material when the summer holiday starts, so that progress can then continue on our hall.

 

Please feel free to see me at school or give me a call on 4284 1472 if you have any questions.

 

Enjoy your week.

 

Sharyn Liddle (Principal)

Upcoming Events

10 Nov	7:00pm P&C Meeting
23, 25, 30 Nov	Kinder Orientation Visits
2 Dec	Final Kinder Orientation Visit and new parent meeting
2-4 Dec	Senior Camp
7 Dec	4:00-7:30 Christmas Disco
8 Dec	Principal’s Morning Tea
9 Dec	K-2 Ballet excursion
10 Dec	9:15 Presentation Assembly
14 Dec	Year 6 Farewell at Northern Bowl
15 Dec	Stage 3 Jamberoo Trip
16 Dec	Last Day of Term 4

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Parent Writing Survey

Our area for curriculum evaluation this year is writing. Please complete and return the enclosed survey by the end of next week. The survey can be returned to your child’s teacher or placed directly in the office box. Surveys are anonymous. Thank you in anticipation of your assistance.

 

Traffic Safety

Please take the greatest care when driving near the school grounds especially between 8:30 and 9:00 and at 3:00 when children and parents are entering and leaving the school. Last week, an accident which could have seriously hurt one of our students was narrowly avoided. Parking is available along Royal Crescent and the new eastern gate will now be open every day. Please use this gate wherever possible to avoid congestion in Corinda Road. Parents are once again reminded that significant fines apply for parking in the restricted zones outside the school.

 

School Development Days 17^th and 18^th December

The last day of school for students will be Wednesday 16^th December while teachers and office staff will continue until 3:00pm Friday 18^th. These two school development days will be used for teacher professional learning, Stage Team planning and whole-school organisation for the coming year. This will mean that we can hit the ground running on day one 2010.

 

2010 Best Start Kindergarten Assessment

In 2007 the DET introduced a state-wide assessment program called Best Start for all children entering Kindergarten. Our Kinder teachers will attend two training days before the end of the year and at the beginning of next year they will look at each child’s early reading and writing, their ability to communicate with others, and how they recognise and work with numbers, groups and patterns. Best Start will be a wonderful additional tool in assisting our teachers to optimise each child’s early literacy and numeracy development. More information about Best Start will be provided to our new Kindergarten parents at the Parent Information morning on Wednesday 2nd December.

 

Elections for 2010 School Student Executive

The election for our 2010 captains, vice captains and prefects will be held on Tuesday 17^th November. Year 5 students have been asked to let Mr Cummins know by tomorrow morning if they would like to nominate as a candidate for election.

 

Sharing, Caring and Supporting the Community

Over the next few weeks the WEPS school community will be involved in supporting 3 worthy causes, all for non-profit organizations.

• A gold coin mufti day on Friday 20^th November to raise funds to support Rita Jean the child sponsored by the school through the World Vision organisation. This event is organised through our SRC.
• A gold coin mufti day on Friday 27^th November to support Boardies Day with funds going directly to our local surf lifesaving club, Woonona.
• Acting as a collection point for Anglicare’s “Toys ‘n’ Tucker” donations to families in need this Christmas. More information follows in this newsletter.

 

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

Woonona East Public School is again acting as a collection point for Anglicare’s “Toys ‘n’ Tucker” donations to families in need this Christmas. Your donation of toys and food will enable Anglicare to provide for those who would otherwise go without. Please bring in your gifts to the school office between now and the 27^th November. Please help by giving:

• Gifts for children (eg: toys, books, activity sets)
• Gifts for teenagers (eg: sporting gear, games, toiletry sets)
• New clothes (eg: t-shirts, shorts, caps)
• Food (eg: tinned ham, fish, vegetables and fruit; Christmas cakes and puddings, pasta and rice, long-life milk)

Please help by avoiding:

• Glass jars or anything fragile that may break in transit
• Wrapping your gifts. Unfortunately anything that comes wrapped must be unwrapped prior to distribution.

Share the joy of Christmas!

 

Sporting Blue

Congratulations Brittany Clark on achieving a South Coast SSA Sporting Blue.  The Sporting Blue is the highest recognition given to primary students by the South Coast Schools Sports Association and recognises Brittany’s achievements in basketball and athletics.

 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last Thursday’s assembly.

KBM – Ryan for great work in reading.

KBM – Bethany for fantastic news presentation.

KC – Tim for listening and applying himself to his work.

KC – Owen for excellent progress in reading.

K/1H – Jayden for learning to ‘bounce back’.

K/1H – Logan for improved listening.

1B – Jean for always trying hard.

1B – Matthew for always trying hard.

1/2C – Jakylah for excellent contributions to discussions.

1/2C – Roger for improvement in reading.

2D – Liam for improved bookwork and handwriting.

2D – Sylvia for a fantastic effort and great progress in swimming.

2T – Tegan for outstanding story writing.

2T – Issabella for a great effort in story writing.

3DB – Brianna for her mature approach to activities.

3DB – Adrian for his effort in reading.

3/4L – Harry for designing and making a unique and creative 3D bottle.

3/4L – Ben for consistent participation in class discussions and perfect manners.

4P – Nicholas for sharing good ideas in discussion.

4P – Brodie for contributing so many good ideas to the class poem.

5M - Jack for enthusiastic research of the Gold Rush era.

5M – Emma  for beautiful poetry.

5/6C – Matthew for consistent manners and effort.

5/6C – Jesse for always attentive and hardworking.

5/6H – Georgia for great work in art.

5/6H – Rory 5/6H for excellent descriptive writing.

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Physio Backpacks available in the uniform shop.  We would like to offer these fabulous backpacks at a special sale price of $25 each.  Normally RRP $70 each.  Hurry stocks will sell fast.

Great Xmas present!!

 

Fundraising Update

Shopping trip to Factory Outlets.

Date: Sunday, 15^th November 2009

Cost:  $30 per person with a $10 non refundable deposit required asap.

Where:  Christmas Cave

             Manchester Warehouse

             Peter’s of Kensington

             Dolci Doro

             Rituelle (bath & beauty)

             KB Toys

             Surf Factory Direct

             Luggage Warehouse

There will be lucky door and raffle prizes on the day along with cheese & wine for the trip home.

Departure will be from the school around 7.30am returning around 4pm.  If you have any queries please call Michelle on 0488 813 595 or leave your name and deposit at the office – please include your phone number. 

 

Sunscreen Fundraiser

Enclosed in today’s newsletter is an order form for sunscreen.  Orders and money are to be returned to the office by Friday, 27^th November with delivery to be the following week.  Sunblock Australia products are high quality and Australian made.  The sunscreen is very high protection SPF30+ broad spectrum, with aloe vera and vitamin E.  Water resistant for up to four hours and it is especially designed to provide protection from Australia’s harsh sun conditions.  This product comes in either 100ml tubes, or 50ml roll-ons, both with tamper evident seals, and has passed the Federal Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration test and conforms to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sunscreens (AS/NZ2604-1998).

 

Family Feast/Christmas Carols

Mark Thursday, 10^th December on your calendar and stay tuned for more information.

 

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• Please note a change in prices: Small flavoured milk now $1.50 & large flavoured milk $2.50.  Also sandwich prices have also changed.  If you need a menu, please collect one from the office.
• This weeks lunch special, chicken fingers and a side salad meal deal $2.50 or chicken fingers 40c each.
• Recess special – Warm milo and 2 x cheese on toast $2.00.
• Canteen committee meeting outside office Tuesday 9.10am.

Canteen Roster

Tue 10/11 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne

Wed 11/11 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

Thurs 12/11 – Johanne, Belinda 12-2pm, Ann 9-12noon

Tue 17/11 – Ainsley, Kristen

Wed 18/11 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 19/11 – Toni, Elizabeth

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

 

 

 

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Planning For 2010

Hello again everyone,

The end of the school year is fast approaching and we are busy planning for 2010.

At this stage we will be enrolling 35 new Kindergarten students and our numbers are hovering at around 306 students for the coming year. This will mean that we will be staffed for only 12 classes in 2010 and unfortunately we will also lose one day of library time, taking us back to 3 days/week.

If your child will not be attending WEPS next year, please let their teacher know as soon as possible. Similarly, if you have a concern about the class your child will be entering in 2010 please put this in writing and forward it to me. The staff will consider all such issues when forming classes within the constraints of our student numbers, the grade compositions that are possible and the number of teaching staff available to us.

Please feel free to see me or give me a call on 42841472 if you have any questions.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

5 Nov	9:15 4P Assembly
6 Nov	Transition to School Session 5
6 Nov	Stage 2 excursion to Hyde Park Barracks
10 Nov	7:00pm P&C Meeting
23, 25, 30 Nov	Kinder Orientation Visits
2 Dec	Final Kinder Orientation Visit and new parent meeting
2-4 Dec	Senior Camp
7 Dec	4:00-7:30 Christmas Disco
9 Dec	K-2 Ballet excursion
10 Dec	9:15 Presentation Assembly
15 Dec	Stage 3 Jamberoo
16 Dec	Last Day of Term 4

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

SASS Recognition Week

This is the week when we say a special thanks to Mrs Taylor and the hardworking team who support our teachers and students and keep our school administration running so smoothly. Thankyou Sue, Kelly, Judith, Pat and Leanne for all that you do for us every day here at WEPS.

 

Farewell Mr T

Sadly, this will be Mr Thompson’s last week with us. We really appreciate Mr T’s enthusiasm for his chosen profession and the care he has given to our children during his time with us. We hope to see him at WEPS again in the near future.

 

Weekend Trespassers

Please be on the lookout over weekends and during school breaks for individuals or groups entering the school grounds. This is trespassing and will be dealt with seriously by the police. School security can be contacted on 1300 88 00 21.

 

Stage 3 Water Safety Challenge This Friday

Please ensure that all Stage 3 students have returned their permission notes before Friday. Students will be walking to and from Woonona Pool on Friday morning and returning for recess. They should bring hats, towel, goggles if required and dry underwear. Testing is a DET directive and therefore compulsory for any students going to camp or attending the Jamberoo Fun Park excursion later this term.

 

Parent Satisfaction Surveys.

Thank you to the 74 families who have already returned their surveys. A fantastic effort! Now is your chance to comment on any aspect of our school. Please return any outstanding surveys this week.

 

Congratulations Alexander and Luke!

The artwork of Alexander McLennan and Luke Gelovan, both in 5M, has been chosen to represent our Local Lions Club in the Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition. Well done boys.

 

Well Done Swimmers!

Congratulations to the boys and girls who completed the recent intensive swimming program. All students have made progress in their swimming skills and they will receive their certificates this week. Thankyou to Mrs D’Arcangelo for accompanying the children and a special thanks to Mrs Horne as our additional swimming group teacher.

 

They’re In The Hot Seat!

Six students from WEPS have been chosen to talk about their favourite books in the ‘Hot Seat’ section of ‘IQ’ in the Illawarra Mercury. Well done to Alexandra Blunden, Zoe Anderson, Cooper Walker-O’Loughlan, Ruby Thompson, Emily Hilton and Holly Burton who will be travelling to the Mercury tomorrow to have their photos taken. How exciting! Thanks to Ms Thompson for organising the competition for the best book reports.

 

Thanks Enviro Group.

Thankyou to Jennifer Bean and Ann Burbrook, two of our tireless parent gardeners who braved an early morning start last Friday to purchase plants for our gardens at the Wollongong Botanic Garden plant sale. If you are able to assist with planting tomorrow morning Jennifer and Ann would be very grateful for your help. We also still have a mountain of mulch to be moved. If anyone is able to assist please give Mrs Liddle a call on 42841472.

 

Scrap Paper.

Thanks to everyone who sent along scrap paper. We now have plenty to keep us going for quite some time.

 

WEPS COOKBOOK

Can’t decide on which recipe to submit for our cookbook – then submit a few!!!!!

Come on, lets all become involved in this exciting and delicious WEPS Cookbook.  It would be fantastic if every family could put in at least one of their favourite recipes. 

You can drop them off to the uniform shop on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings or you can send them to Renee at caitlin1@aapt.net.au

Remember to have the children decorate/illustrate on an A4 sheet of paper, include your family name and children names with the recipe.  Also, you can submit a name for our cookbook – the name selected will win an exciting prize.  If you have any queries, please call Renee 0431 458 798.

Please have all recipes in by Friday 6^th November.

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Physio Backpacks available in the uniform shop.  We would like to offer these fabulous backpacks at a special sale price of $25 each.  Normally RRP $70 each.  Hurry stocks will sell fast.

Great Xmas present!!

 

Book Club News

Please return orders to office with money enclosed before Monday 9^th November.  Thank you. 

 

Fundraising Update

Shopping trip to Factory Outlets.

Date: Sunday, 15^th November 2009

Cost:  $30 per person with a $10 non refundable deposit required asap.

Where:  Christmas Cave

             Manchester Warehouse

             Peter’s of Kensington

             Dolci Doro

             Rituelle (bath & beauty)

             KB Toys

             Surf Factory Direct (To be confirmed)

There will be lucky door and raffle prizes on the day along with cheese & wine for the trip home.

Departure will be from the school around 7.30am returning around 4pm.  If you have any queries please call Michelle on 0488 813 595 or leave your name and deposit at the office – please include your phone number.  The bus can hold 53 people so grab your friends and come along – if we don’t get at least 40 people we will have to cancel the trip.  If trip is cancelled, deposits will be refunded.  Thank you.

 

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• Lunch special: Salad tub with ham or chicken and a quelch soft drink $3.50.
• Recess special:  Raisen toast x 2 and a apple springer $1.30.
• Canteen Roster is available at the office.

Canteen Roster

Tue 3/11 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 4/11 – Nicole Nicholson, Tarlie McDougall

Thurs – 5/11 – Kate De Rome, Anna

Tue 10/11 – Lynn Wallace, Jane Hulme, Robyn Hatton, Suzanne McLennon

Wed 11/11 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

Thurs 12/11 – Johanne Sneddon, Belinda Geloven 12-2pm, Ann Kain 9-12noon

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

Steve Latty’s Fighting Fit Cardio Boxing Your 1st visit free Woonona Surf Club Monday 5.30pm Wednesday 6am & 5.30pm Friday 6am Adults $7 Students $5 10 Class Pass Adults $50

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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