Woonona East Notice Board

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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School Harmony

Hello again everyone,

From time to time parents or other members of the school community may come into conflict with one another, causing frustration and anxiety for both parties.

It is therefore necessary to have procedures that will help solve problems so that a safe and harmonious school environment is maintained. The best results usually flow from working together.

At no time should a parent approach another parent or their child in an attempt to deal with an issue.

If you encounter a difficulty with another parent, please make an appointment as soon as possible to see me and discuss the matter. In this way concerns can be dealt with sensitively and confidentially and in an open and fair manner. Furthermore, the rights of all parties can be respected and upheld and an agreed solution can be reached.

If your concern is about the academic progress or welfare of your own child please contact your child’s teacher in the first instance to clarify information and/or to make an appointment for an interview. Teachers are always happy to discuss your child’s needs with you. Of course, for concerns of a more serious nature, I can be contacted at the office on 42841472.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

26-30 October	Swimming School
30 October 6 November	Transition to School Sessions 4 and 5
5 November	9:15 4P Assembly
6 November	Stage 2 excursion to Sydney
10 November	7:00pm P&C Meeting
16 December	Last Day of Term 4

 

 

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Parent Satisfaction Surveys.

Thankyou to the parents who have already returned their surveys. Now is your chance to comment on any aspect of our school. Please return any outstanding surveys by the end of this week.

 

Selective High School Applications for 2011

Applications will soon be available from the school office for current Year 5 students wishing to apply for placement in a selective high school in 2011. Details will be posted here in the school newsletter next week.

 

Wollongong Instrumental Festival.

Good luck to our five musicians who will be performing in this year’s festival on Thursday night at Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul. Well done Joshua Bate, Leon David, Lachlan Davies, Samantha Atkinson and Bridget Maher!

 

Good Luck Laura and Brittany.

Congratulations to Laura Hughes and Brittany Clark who will be competing in the State Athletics Carnival at Homebush this Wednesday and Thursday. Go girls!

 

New Eastern Gate.

The eastern gate on Royal Crescent is now open for use. Please help to relieve congestion around the Corinda Road gates in the morning and afternoon by using the new gate wherever possible.

 

School Starters’ Picnic in the Park

A picnic for children starting school in 2010 will be held on Sunday 1st November between 10am and 12pm at MacCabe Park, Wollongong. There will be free entertainment including a show bag for all school starters, face painting, children’s activities, Matilda’s Farmyard and a special visit by the Transition to School mascot Billy Backpack! This is an initiative of Families NSW, Wollongong Council and Illawarra Children’s Services. RSVP to Tracey on 42277158 or Kath on 42839947.

 

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.

 

Environment Group

This week’s priority is to put mulch on the frog pond garden behind the admin building 9am-9.30am.  Meet at the flagpole on Tuesday.

 

Football Shirts and Socks

Could all boys who played in the school football teams last term (soccer) return their borrowed shirts and socks.

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Pyshio 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!!

 

Star performers at the IPAC

Hulla-hooping, tumbling, acrobatics & wheely riding, it was all happening at the IPAC in the school holidays.  A few talented circus performers (Nikita Portman, Freya Robinson, Liam Robinson, Morgan Sneddon, Jack Sneddon & two ex-students Blake & Brooke Farrow) joined FLING in three shows at the IPAC.  It was so much fun the theme was “Togetherness at School” and we pulled if off nicely with loud applause.  So join half-high Circus today to gain experience.

Nikita Portman 5/6C

 

Book Club News

Enclosed in today’s newsletter is another great book club collection, full of good reading and gift ideas.

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

 

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

*  This weeks lunch special, Meat Pie and a Quench Soft Drink $3.50.

*  Recess special, Chicken Fingers and a packet of JJ’s $2.50.

*  Year 2 and some Year 3 students are swimming this week, if placing an order, please mark the bag “Recess”.

*  Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.

Canteen Roster

Tue 27/10 – Toni Joel, Vimala Colless

Wed 28/10 – Leasa Lawrence, Vacey Usher, Joanne Meiers, Doris Azzopardi

Thurs 29/10 – Kylie B, Ann Kain, Kelly McCombie 11.30- 2pm

Tue 3/11 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 4/11 – Nicole Nicholson, Tarlie McDougall

Thurs – 5/11 – Kate De Rome, Anna

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Happy Holidays Everyone!

Hello again,

It has been a busy Term 3 with so many terrific things achieved by our school with students, teachers and parents working together.

Term 4 is shaping up to be just as busy even though it is only 9 weeks long and the last week will finish for students on Wednesday 16th December.

Next term kicks off with the Special Swimming Scheme starting for Years 2 and 3 on day one and continuing for two weeks. Kindergarten transition will also continue during weeks 1-3 and then again in weeks 6 and 7. Year 6 will be visiting Woonona High School for their official orientation activities later in the term.

This will be Year 6’s last term at primary school and lots of exciting activities have been planned for them including camp in Week 7, a visit to Jamberoo Fun Park and the Year 6 Farewell in the last week. 

Five of our students will be representing our school for the first time at the Wollongong Instrumental Festival which will be held on October 29. Congratulations Samantha, Joshua, Lachlan, Bridget and Leon.

Of course there will be all the usual activities with some exciting excursions already organised, fortnightly assemblies, special presentation day, end of year disco and some very special family fun activities organised by hard-working P and C.

In the meantime, have a restful and enjoyable beak and I look forward to seeing you all when school returns on Monday 19th October.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

28 September	School Disco at Russell Vale Community Hall
30th September	10:30 Principal’s Morning Tea
2 October	Transition to School Session 2 Last day of Term 3
4 October	Daylight Saving starts; put clocks forward 1 hour
19 October	First day of Term 4. Special Swimming Scheme starts.

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Year 2 Special Swimming Program Reminder.

This program starts on the first day back in Term 4, so all permission notes and money needs to be returned well before the end of this term. The cost is $60 which covers bus fare for the ten days of the program and pool entry. We still have 22 positions open so we will be opening the program to all of Year 3. These children will receive a note today.

 

Talent Quest This Friday

The Term 3 talent quest will be held this Friday between 12 and 1:00. Children wishing to participate should see Mrs D’Arcangelo as soon as possible. Parents are welcome to come along on Friday.

 

Premier’s Spelling Bee

This Wednesday 30^th September the Regional Finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee will be held at Bellambi Public School. Representing Woonona East will be Georgia Atkinson and Emerson Moore in the junior division, with Nikita Portman and Jack Currie in the senior division.

Congratulations to you all for making it so far and good luck for Wednesday.

 

Dance 2B Fit

Today was the last day of Dance 2B Fit which has been an outstanding success with the boys and girls. Thanks to all the parents who supported the program and encouraged their children to be involved each week.

 

Wollongong Botanic Garden Holiday Program

Come along to the Time Warp and discover why “everything old is new again”!   The October school holiday program at the Wollongong Botanic Gardens runs from the 12 to 16 October, from 10am – 1pm daily. For further information contact Michael Connor on 4229 2600 or on his email at mconnor@wollongong.nsw.gov.au

 

Premier’s Sporting Challenge.

This is the last week of the challenge and our boys and girls have made a terrific effort. Certificates will be given out to all participating students next term.

 

100% Attendance Awards

Students will receive their awards from their teachers in the first week of Term 4. Congratulations to everyone who has achieved 100% attendance this term!

 

WEPS COOKBOOK

During the holidays remember to sift through those drawers & cupboards for your favourite receipes. 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.

 

Environment Group

This week’s priority is to put mulch on the frog pond garden behind the admin building 9am-9.30am.  Meet at the flagpole on Tuesday.

 

Football Shirts and Socks

PSSA has finished for the term. Could all boys who played in the school football teams (soccer) return their shirts and socks (if borrowed).

 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last Thursdays assembly.

Jade KBM – for listening and participating well in class discussions.

Jack KBM – for his enthusiastic attitude and high participation at all times.

Alysha KC – for being a keen participant in class activities.

Cooper KC – for excellence in handwriting.

Hayley K/1H – for her fantastic effort in reading.

Kye K/1H – for being a terrific listener.

Joshua 1B – for a more settled approach in class.

Ellie 1B – for an improved attitude to work.

Caleb 1/2C – for excellent application in all areas.

Caitlyn 1/2C – for working well in Reading Groups.

Bethany 2D – for excellent manners and always doing her best.

Bassy – for fantastic reading and clever Maths.

Riley 2T – for an improvement in Reading.

Jackson 2T – for outstanding behaviour in class.

Turi 3DB – for being a considerate class member & doing his best.

Liam 3DB – for good contribution to class discussions.

Kaitlyn 3/4L – for being a considerate class member & always doing her best.

Eden 4P – for an excellent oral presentation of a life cycle.

Ruby 4P – for greater application with her homework.

Tom 5M – for working consistently well all year.

William 5M – for contributing well to discussions.

James 5/6C – for a visually engaging project looks great.

Jesse 5/6C – for being a reliable, trustworthy student.

Kirra 5/6H – for her excellent presentation and delivery during debating.

Rory 5/6H – for showing initiative and interest in his class work and classmates.

Library Awards

Emma 5M – for being a fabulous well mannered library user.

Sean 3/4L – for quality work in the library.

 

Uniform Shop News

We have a range of Pyshio 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!!

 

Kids Café

Term 4-Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

* Term 4 roster will be handed out this week.  Please watch out for Toni Joel. 

* Canteen opens on Tuesday 20^th October in Term 4.

* This weeks lunch special Ham salad sandwich and a orange poppa $3.00.

* Recess special mini pancakes with jam or honey and an apple springer $2.20.

Happy holiday’s J

*  Volunteers are all invited to have a cuppa at Ruby’s Beach Bulli on Friday 2^nd October at 10am.  For bookings please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.  Hope to see you all there.  All new volunteers welcome.

Canteen Roster

Tues 29/9 – Lynn, Jane, Robyn, Suzanne

Wed 30/9 - Angela, Linda

Thurs 1/10 – Kate, Anna

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

 

Join the fun and play barefoot bowls at Woonona Bowling & Recreation Club.

 $5.00 for Members

$7.00 for Non Members

 4pm -7pm Sunday Afternoon October 18th 2009

 Next Game November 22nd 2009

 Children 9 yrs of age and over welcome

(Must be accompanied by an adult)

 Contact the Club on 42 851112 for more details.

  

 

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk.

 The Wild Aussies kids show will be performing live between the 7^th and 12^th October 2009. The children’s show is an exciting and exhilarating show for the entire family, helping educate “Little Aussies” about the enduring characteristics of some of Australia’s most endangered animal species.

The Illawarra Fly is playing host to this spectacular show, and we would love to extend an invitation to your students and their families. There will be two shows daily, 11:30am and 2:00pm. Show admission is included in the treetop walk entry.

For further inquiries please contact us on

4885 1010.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It’s Finally Happening!

Hello again everyone,

I am pleased to announce that Manteena Pty Ltd, a local construction company located in Fairy Meadow, has been awarded the contract for the construction of our new hall, covered way and canteen.

 

Construction is due to commence around 24/25 September 2009 with the set-up of temporary fencing, site shed and amenities (site establishment).

 

Please note that there will be increased truck movement around the school in particular along Royal Crescent during the construction phase which is expected to continue until June 2010.

 

As you can imagine, there will be a great deal of activity in this area with trucks picking up and dropping off materials so it would be greatly appreciated if parents could avoid parking in the area directly adjacent to the construction site access points, particularly along Royal Crescent near the existing netball courts.

 

While there will be the inevitable inconveniences, the hall and other facilities will be a wonderful addition to our school. If you would like to know more about the project or see the final plans, please feel free to talk with me any morning or ring to make an appointment on 42841472.

 

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

23 September	Illawarra Mercury ‘Hot Seat’ applications close
24 September	9:15 Whole School Assembly Kindergarten Item
25 September	Transition to School Session 1
28 September	School Disco at Russell Vale Community Hall
2 October	Transition to School Session 2 Last day of Term 3
19 October	First day of Term 4. Special Swimming Scheme starts.

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Trivia Night Congratulations and Thanks.

A huge, huge thankyou to all the parents, friends and sponsors who supported our trivia fundraiser so generously on Saturday night. The dedication and hard work put in by our P&C fundraising committee led by Michelle McDermott and Kate De Rome certainly paid off. Special thanks also to Brad (Doug!) McDougall who did a fantastic job as our MC. A full list of all our sponsors will be published in next week’s newsletter and we thank them sincerely for their support. For all the details please see Michelle’s report below.

Fundraising Trivia Night

The Fundraising Team would like to send out a big thanks to the families and friends of our school who came along and supported our trivia night on Saturday night.  The night was a great success thanks to your generous support and raised in excess of $4,000!!  We would also like to send out a big thanks to our wonderful markers who did a fantastic job.  A reminder to those who had the winning silent auction bids that your prize can be paid for and picked up from the office.  Congratulations to our raffle winners – 3rd Prize Margi Gormly, 2nd Prize Charles, 1st Prize Lisa Davidson. Margi & Lisa, your prizes will also be available from the office.  Once again thank to everyone who came along and made our night a fabulous success.

 

Our next fundraising event will be a shopping trip to the factory outlets in Sydney on Sunday, 15th November 2009.  Cost is $30/head.  Great opportunity to get in some Christmas shopping.  The outlets will be named in a couple of weeks but if you would like to come along please leave your name and contact number along with a non refundable $10 deposit at the office.

 

School Disco Next Monday Night

A school disco will be held at Russell Vale Community Hall, Keerong Avenue Russell Vale, next Monday 28th September. There will be two sessions:

K-2    4:00-5:30

3-6    6:00-7:30

Entry is $2.00 and can be paid in the attached envelope and returned to school by Friday please. The school will maintain a list of names and these will be ticked off at the door. A sausage sizzle, snacks and drinks will be on sale. Please see Toni Joel if you are able to lend a hand. The disc jockey is Carl from Bodyrock, whom many of you will know from last year.

 

 

Assembly This Thursday

Come along and see what Kinder have in store when they perform at this week’s assembly. It’s wild! Assembly starts at 9:15 and everyone is welcome.

Creep Crawlies

Once again, these annoying pests are in our school looking for clean hair in which to make a home. Unfortunately they are encouraged by the recent warm and humid weather conditions. Please check your child’s hair carefully each day while lice are about and if you find any, please treat them promptly. Information is available from the school office. Tying up long hair, using gel or hairspray and spraying inside hats with teatree oil or similar preparations available at the chemist may also help deter infection. If we are all on the lookout and we act quickly at the first sign of a problem we can work together to help to solve this frustrating problem.

 

Early Arrivers

There are an increasing number of students in the playground prior to the 8:30am bell. Please be aware that there is no supervision of students prior to 8:30 and that the school cannot take responsibility for problems which may occur before this time. Any student arriving before 8:30 must sit on the seats under the COLA until Mrs Liddle arrives for duty.

 

Principal’s Morning Tea

Invitations will go out this week for Term 3 Principal’s Morning Tea which will be held on Wednesday 30th September. Thank you in advance to Mrs Joel and her band of helpers who always provide a ‘feast’ for our award winners. Please let Mrs Liddle know in advance if your child has any food intolerances.

 

Year 2 Special Swimming Program Reminder.

Please don’t forget that this program starts on the first day back in Term 4, so all permission notes and money needs to be returned well before the end of this term. The cost is $60 which covers bus fare for the ten days of the program and pool entry.

 

WEPS COOKBOOK

Have you been looking through your favourite recipes?  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.

 

Environment Group

This week’s priority is to put mulch on the frog pond garden behind the admin building 9am-9.30am.  Meet at the flagpole on Tuesday.

 

Regional Athletics

An excellent performance by all students who represented North Wollongong PSSA at the South Coast Regional Athletics last week. Laura Hughes, 2nd in the 800 metres, and Brittany Clark, 3rd in shot put and discus, will go on to represent at the State Carnival next term.

 

Football Shirts and Socks

PSSA has finished for the term. Could all boys who played in the school football teams (soccer) return their shirts and socks (if borrowed).

 

WEPS SRC Meeting Thursday 10^th September

What are some of the good things happening at the school?

Southern Stars, Dance2BFit, band, painting toilets, Mums helping, friendly people, most people don’t litter, SRC meetings, fitness, fund raising competitions, technology, library, mufti, swimming lessons, PSSA, clean classrooms, frogs’ eggs, PE, trees, compost, sports, things being fixed.

 

Are there any problems at our school at the moment?

Shade trees being chopped down, uniform/shoe problems, air con in some rooms, gates to the field, hole in fence on field, some children fight, handballs going through fence, trees getting chopped off.

 

How can we make the school a better place?

Pizza days, discos, able to wear any coloured hats, more mufti, fix the toilets (flush etc), clean up BB courts, regular checks for wasp nests, grass under soccer goals and gates, mini soccer goals, mini football posts, clean up back playground – glass at fence line, fairly distribute classroom computers, mark lines on back field, more tissues, paper towels in toilets, whiteboards (?), park like play equipment, clean up litter, new bins, tadpoles for ponds, more nature and fitness,

 

Decisions made at the meeting

• We will support the World Vision 40 Hour Famine appeal this year this year.
• A fund raiser will be held to support Rita Jean (our school sponsored child).

 

Kids Café

Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

*  This weeks lunch special – Ham & salad sandwich and an apple or orange poppa $3.20.

*  Recess special – jelly and custard and a packet of JJ’s $1.50.

*  Pizza Day this Friday.  Please have all orders in by Wednesday afternoon to help with catering.

*  Volunteers are all invited to have a cuppa at Ruby’s Beach Bulli on Friday 2^nd October at 10am.  For bookings please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.  Hope to see you all there.  All new volunteers welcome.

*  End of term disco is coming up.  We need some Dads to help with our BBQ and a couple of helpers to serve drinks and chips.  If you can help, please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.  Thank you.

Canteen Roster

Tues 22/9 – Melanie Davison, Kristen Johnson

Wed 23/9 – Doris Azzopardi, Leasa Lawrence, Joanne Meiers

Thurs 24/9 – Roslyn Doyle, Toni Joel

Fri 25/9 PIZZA DAY – Anne Stephenson, Karen Dubowec

Tues 29/9 – Lynn Wallace, Jane Hulme, Robyn Hatton, Suzanne McLennon

Wed 30/9 - Angela Marrott, Linda Hilton

Thurs 1/10 – Kate De

Rome, Anna

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Thirroul Amateur Swimming Club

Registration is at 5pm on Friday 23^rd October 2009

All swimmers catered for.  New and old swimmers welcome.  Check details at www.thirroul.org

If you have any queries please call John on 4223 2237.

 

CatholicCare Courses

CatholicCare is the Social Services agency of the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong. They run lots of great courses related to raising healthy, happy children and families. Limited child minding may be available for some courses. Ring 4227 1122 for details of current courses including 1,2,3 Magic and Resilient Kids.

 

Chesalon Care

Annual Fete

Saturday 10^th October – 20 Alice Street, Woonona

10am to 2pm

Everyone Welcome

 

Northern Districts Tigers Junior

Play AFL

Enquiries Stuart 0412 200 570

 

Want to play basketball

Beaton Park, Gwynneville

Competition starting now. $40 per term.

admin@snakepit.com.au

 

Morning Training in the North with Ron

Cost $5 per session

Mondays & Thursdays (7am-8am)

Northern Illawarra athletics oval at the rear of Bulli High School. Access via JARDINE or GODOLPIN St

Focus of sessions will be STYLE & TECHNIQUE

Emphasising WARM UPS & STRETCHES, THROWS & JUMPS (excluding high jump) LONG DISTANCE running SPRINTS & RELAY STARTS (Blocks) & HURDLES.  Ron Thompson Level 4 AT & FCA

Mobile 0438 617 777.

 

 

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2009 NAPLAN Results

Hello again everyone,

In May this year our Year 3 and 5 students sat for the National Assessment Program in Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and will receive their official results today. As reported in the media last Friday, NSW students continue to achieve among the best in Australia and this is reflected in the 2009 WEPS results where each child’s results are compared to both the national and school average.

In Year 3, results are reported in 6 achievement bands with 6 being the highest. Overall, Year 3 students scored very well across all areas of literacy and numeracy. In reading, writing and spelling more than half scored in bands 5 and 6 and in grammar and punctuation, 62% scored in these top two bands. Similar results were achieved in the numeracy strands.

In Year 5, results are reported in 6 achievement bands, beginning with band 3 and ending with band 8, the highest.  In overall literacy most students scored in bands 5 and 6 and a similar result was achieved across the specific strands of reading, writing, spelling and punctuation. In overall Numeracy and across the specific strands of number patterns/algebra and measurement/data/space/geometry the majority of students again scored in the middle bands.

There were some outstanding personal performances in both years with some students achieving straight band 6s in Year 3 and straight band 8s in Year 5. Congratulations to these boys and girls.

Further analysis of our school’s results will take place over the next term and will be one of many factors considered in planning for the needs of our students in 2010.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

17 September	Regional Athletics Beaton Park
19 September	Trivia Night Fundraiser
23 September	Illawarra Mercury ‘Hot Seat’ applications close
24 September	9:15 Whole School Assembly Kindergarten Item
25 September	Transition to School Session 1
2 October	Transition to School Session 2 Last day of Term 3

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Guess My Number & Guess My Weight

Thank you to everyone who entered these competitions.

The mass of the jar full of marbles was 2730 grams or 2.73 kilograms. This was won by Kaia in KBM. She had the closest guess of 2721 grams.

The number of marbles in the jar was 499. This competition was won by Indah in 2T who guessed the exact number.

We were aiming to raise $126 for World Vision to pay for teacher training in a disadvantaged country however, through your generosity we raised $137 which will pay for the teacher training and also for water purifying tablets and a chicken for a village.

Thank you to Jesse, Jason, Lewis, Tanika and Stephen who gave up their time to run the competition.

 

Year 2 Special Swimming Program Reminder.

Please don’t forget that this program starts on the first day back in Term 3, so all permission notes and money needs to be returned well before the end of this term. The cost is $60 which covers bus fare for the ten days of the program and pool entry.

 

MobilePhones

Students are not permitted to bring mobile phones to school. Where there may be extenuating or extraordinary circumstances for bringing a mobile phone, it must be accompanied by a request from a parent and left at the office at 9:00 and picked up by the student at home time. If a parent needs to contact a student urgently or vice versa during the normal school day this must be done via the school office.

 

Illawarra Mercury Hot Seat – Attention all Students!

Fancy having your picture in the newspaper? Well here is your chance. Six lucky children will be selected from WEPS to appear in the Illawarra Mercury. To be in the running, you need to fill out a questionnaire about your reading. These questionnaires are available from the library. I will read through them all and select six. If you are successful you will be taken to the Mercury to have your photo taken in Week 1 Term 4. The pictures will be published one per week from November 10 onwards. Your photo will be superimposed against a photo of the place you said you would like to go in the questionnaire. I will need all completed questionnaires by the 23^rd September 2009.

 

Happy Reading

Donna Thompson

Teacher Librarian

WEPS COOKBOOK

Have you been looking through your favourite recipes?  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.

 

Congratulations to the following students who received awards at last Thursdays Assembly.

KBM – Joel for consistent effort and enthusiasm.

KBM – Kasey for always participating and listening well.

KC – Lauren for excellent attitude & application to her work.

KC – Imogen for being a friendly, happy new student in KC.

K/1H – Torey for always trying his best.

K/1H – Lily for her excellent work in class.

1B – Kyel for an excellent attitude.

1B – Kyra for consistent effort.

1/2C – Zoe for excellent work in Science & Technology.

1/2C – Phoebe for consistent application in Maths.

2D – Tamsyn for being enthusiastic about her work.

2D – Haydn for improved effort and concentration.

2T – Jake for being kind, caring student who is always willing to help.

2T – Jake for settling well into a new school.

3DB – for always doing his best and being a considerate class member.

3DB – Amy for listening well and doing her best.

3/4L – Brock for giving a great speech on Bass and Flinders.

3/4L – Jessica for giving a great speech on Edward John Eyre.

4P – Joshua for excellent Haiku poetry writing.

4P – Liam  for always participating in discussions and having good ideas.

5M – Luke for great audience participation at the Southern Stars Performance.

5M – Lachlan for a very interesting Family Tree Project.

5/6C – Brooke for settling in well at WEPS.

5/6C – Bridget for working well at school.

5/6H – Hayden for improvement in all areas.

5/6H – Tanika for being helpful.

Library Awards

1/2C – Emily for being the queen of the library catalogues.

K/1H – Ella for being a well mannered & fabulous library user.

The following students received awards for Doodle 4 Google – Breanna Peterson-Jahn, Kira McCombie, Nikita Portman, Claire Hilliard, Holly Jones, Steven Wallace, Brooke Howard & Kane McRae.

 

Environment Group

This weeks priority is to put mulch on the frog pond garden behind the admin building 9am-9.30am.  Meet at the flagpole on Tuesday.

 

Kids Café

Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

Canteen Roster

Next term’s roster is in progress if you would like to help please ring Vimala on 0432 710 397.  Thank you.

This weeks lunch special – Chicken Ceaser Salad & a fruit kebab $3.00.  (Our chicken we use is gluten free).

Recess special – JJ’s & an apple springer $1.50.

Thank you to all our volunteer’s for all their hard work in our canteen.  We would like to thank you all with a cuppa at Ruby’s on Friday 2^nd of October at 10am.  For bookings, please call Toni Joel on 0405 434 220.  Hope to see you all there.  All new volunteers are welcome.

Tues 15/9 – Kristy, Lindy

Wed 16/9 – Vanessa Child & mum

Thurs 17/9 – Kylie, Kelly (half shift) Ann Kain?

Tues 22/9 – Melanie,

Wed 23/9 – Doris, Leasa, Joanne

Thurs 24/9 – Roslyn, Toni  

 

COMMUNITY NEWS 

 

Bulli SLSC Juniors

www.bullisurfclub.com.au

Registration days – Nippers Ages 5-14 years

Friday 25^th September 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Sunday 27^th September 9am – 12pm

@ Bulli clubhouse

Registration and proficiency

Saturday 17^th October 8am – 11am

@ Corrimal Pool

First Nippers/Season Launch/Proficiency/BBQ

Sunday 18^th October 9.30am @ Bulli Beach

Enquiries – Maree Gilmore 0416 124 065 or

          Sean Taylor 0419 728 746

 

Wollongong Junior OZTAG Summer Competition

Starts: 19^th October 2009 to March 2010

Registration:  14^th September

3.30-6pm at JJ Kelly Park, Wollongong.

 15^th September at 3.30-6pm at Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Fees:  $60 per player for the season

Venues:  Monday afternoons – JJ Kelly Park, W’gong

Tuesday afternoons – Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Ages: 6 to 15

Enter as teams or individuals

Boys and Girls

Contact Ross Thomas on 0412 703 481 or visit www.oztag.com.au/wollongong juniors

 

Northern Illawarra Little Athletics Club

Registration Days – Friday 11^th and 25^th September ‘09

Time:  3.30pm – 5pm

Bulli High School

For more information please contact Barbara on

0402 405 519

 

WOONONA SLSC

Registration Days

 Sat-Sept 19 (1pm-3pm)

at Woonona Surf Club, Kurraba Rd, Woonona

Fortnightly nippers (5-13yrs)

Surf Rescue Certificate (12yrs+)

Bronze Medallion training (15yrs+)

Proof of age required for new nippers

Email: nesmcina@optusnet.com.au

Ph: 0425246172

www.woononaslsc.com.au

 

 

SANDON POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

2009-2010 Season

Registration for Nippers/Youth/Seniors

Sat 12 Sept 09, 10am-2pm, Clubhouse, Point St, Bulli

Wed 16 Sept 09, 4pm-6pm, Clubhouse, Point St, Bulli

Nippers Proficiency:

Sat 26 Sept 09, 9am-11am, Corrimal Heated Pool (entry fees apply)

 

First Nippers Meeting:

 

Sun 18 Oct 09, 9:30am, Season Launch

 

Enquiries:

clubregistrar@sandonpointsurfclub.org.au

www.sandonpointsurfclub.org.au

 

 

Sonia Miles and Shauna Stockwell of Sugar & Spice Cupcakery would like to offer all the families at Woonona East Public School the opportunity to eat divine cupcakes.  Order from us before October 28, 2009 and we will include a 1/2 dozen extra cupcakes with our compliments. This offer applies to cupcakes from our sugar and spice ranges only. You will find all our details online at  www.sugarandspicecupcakery.com.au or alternatively call us on 4284 7752.  

Thanks for your support.

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Work Around The School

You will all have noticed work beginning to take place around our school. This began last week with removal of a number of trees in the area outside the senior toilet block. These trees were diseased and storm-damaged and were removed to ensure the safety of students, staff and school visitors. There are also ongoing issues in this area with drainage and clogging of pipes and gutters by the trees’ leaves and roots. In a fortnight drainage works will begin to remediate the flooding problems here. Once all the drainage works are complete we will be able to beautify the area with edging, low growing grasses, shrubs and mulch and eventually return it to the children as a safe, attractive and interesting eating and playing area.

This week work will also begin on the refurbishment of the toilet blocks with painting, tiling and other plumbing works to be carried out over the next few months. Eventually all painted surfaces outside the toilet blocks will be repainted along with gutters and eaves and the covered walkway which will also be painted and have clear light panels inserted into its roof to improve the look of this whole structure.

Last week I attended a meeting about our school hall. While no exact date of commencement has been set, work is scheduled to begin in the not too distant future. I will keep you up to date about further developments as I am informed of them. In the meantime if you have any questions about the works please feel free to give me a call or see me in the playground on any morning except Tuesday when I am at the weekly Administration meeting.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

8 September	P and C Meeting 7pm Staffroom
9 September	Boori  (Monty) Prior Visiting Performer
11 September	PSSA Sport
17 September	Regional Athletics Beaton Park
19 September	Trivia Night Fundraiser
23 September	Illawarra Mercury ‘Hot Seat’ applications close
25 September	Transition to School Session 1
2 October	Transition to School Session 2 Last day of Term 3

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Southern Stars

A huge congratulations to all our boys and girls who participated in Southern Stars over the weekend. As usual the show was spectacular, showcasing the wonderful performing talent of our region’s public school students. Thankyou to all the parents who made the many trips to the Entertainment Centre to deliver the children to the rehearsals and performances and of course to Mrs DiBello and Mrs Harris-Cross for their dedication to the program. It was also very gratifying to hear WEPS performers congratulated for their excellent behaviour behind the scenes. Well done everyone!

 

National Literacy and Numeracy Week. Reading Counts at WEPS

Thank you to those who came along and joined in the National Literacy and Numeracy Week activities on Tuesday.  It is great to see children, parents and children working together in such a positive environment. The feedback from teachers indicates that it was a worthwhile experience and the children enjoyed the activities.

The Guess My Number and Guess My Weight competitions will finish up tomorrow with winners announced after recess. Remember, $1 a guess or 3 guesses for $2 – all money to go to World Vision to help fund the training of a teacher in a disadvantaged country.

 

Year 2 Special Swimming Program Reminder.

Please don’t forget that this program starts on the first day back in Term 3, so all permission notes and money needs to be returned well before the end of this term. The cost is $60 which covers bus fare for the ten days of the program and pool entry.

 

Assembly This Thursday.

This week’s award winners will be the first to receive our new merit cards. The Southern Stars dancers will also perform for us this week. Everyone is welcome.

 

P and C meeting This Tuesday Night.

Please meet in the school staffroom at 7pm.

 

Boori Pryor This Wednesday

This renowned children’s author and entertainer will be in our school on Wednesday. The cost of the performance is $4 per student.

 

Uniform and Footwear and Policy

Despite numerous reminders from teachers a number of children are continuing to wear canvas slip-ons and skate shoes to school. These shoes do not supply the necessary support for feet and ankles during fitness and sport activities. For safety reasons, students who are wearing these shoes will not be allowed to participate in sport or fitness activities. School shoes and joggers which can be securely laced are the only shoes to be worn to school. Jewellery other than ear sleepers or studs and nail polish are also inappropriate school wear.

 

Illawarra Mercury Hot Seat – Attention all Students!

Fancy having your picture in the newspaper? Well here is your chance. Six lucky children will be selected from WEPS to appear in the Illawarra Mercury. To be in the running, you need to fill out a questionnaire about your reading. These questionnaires are available from the library. I will read through them all and select six. If you are successful you will be taken to the Mercury to have your photo taken in Week 1 Term 4. The pictures will be published one per week from November 10 onwards. Your photo will be superimposed against a photo of the place you said you would like to go in the questionnaire. I will need all completed questionnaires by the 23^rd September 2009.

 

Happy Reading

Donna Thompson

Teacher Librarian

A Bouquet For Ms Thompson!

It is always nice to be acknowledged for a job well done as our own Ms Thompson was recently in the Illawarra Mercury.

Teacher Professional Learning

Throughout the year our teachers participate in a variety of professional learning activities. Last week Mrs D’Arcangelo, Mrs Carter and Mrs Harris- Cross attended the regional wrap-up of the Live Life Well @ School program. Along with a number of local schools they reported on our school’s participation in the program (Crunch and Sip, Daily Fitness, Out of the Box program etc) and the success of these initiatives which will be embedded in our ongoing PDHPE programs and initiatives.

 

Environment group

Mulch has arrived!  This week we will be preparing the gardens for summer!  We will be putting mulch on the gardens, checking the plant guards (after all this wind) and filling the frog ponds.  Lots to do!  Many hands make light work – we would love to see you.  Meet at the flagpole at 9am and help for half an hour.  Thank you.

 

Headphones for Tech.

This term we have been creating electronic books.  Later in the term we will be creating music with Garageband.  Your child would benefit from using headphones for these activities.  Please allow your child to bring some headphones (just cheapies) to tech so they can engage and create more fully.  Thanks, Suzie Wynn-Jones.

 

 

WEPS COOKBOOK

Have you been looking through your favourite recipes?  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.

 

Choir Hire

Could all uniforms be returned this week to either the office or to the uniform shop.  Refunds will be given to your child in class.  Thank you.

 

 

Kids Café

Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

Canteen Roster

Next term’s roster is in progress if you would like to help please ring Vimala on 0432 710 397.  Thank you.

This weeks lunch special, sausage roll and a fruit kebab $2.00.  Recess special 2 x cheese on toast and a warm milo $2.00.

On Thursday we will be selling Pikelets with jam & cream -YUM YUM.

Tues 8/9 – Toni, Vimala  

Wed 9/9 – Nicole, Natarlie  

Thurs 10/9 – Kate, Anna

Tues 15/9 – Kristy, Lindy

Wed 16/9 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 17/9 – Kylie , Kelly  (half shift) Ann? 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Bulli SLSC Juniors

www.bullisurfclub.com.au

Registration days – Nippers Ages 5-14 years

Friday 25^th September 4.30pm – 7.30pm

Sunday 27^th September 9am – 12pm

@ Bulli clubhouse

Registration and proficiency

Saturday 17^th October 8am – 11am

@ Corrimal Pool

First Nippers/Season Launch/Proficiency/BBQ

Sunday 18^th October 9.30am @ Bulli Beach

Enquiries – Maree Gilmore 0416 124 065 or

          Sean Taylor 0419 728 746

 

Wollongong Junior OZTAG Summer Competition

Starts: 19^th October 2009 to March 2010

Registration:  14^th September

3.30-6pm at JJ Kelly Park, Wollongong.

 15^th September at 3.30-6pm at Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Fees:  $60 per player for the season

Venues:  Monday afternoons – JJ Kelly Park, W’gong

Tuesday afternoons – Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Ages: 6 to 15

Enter as teams or individuals

Boys and Girls

Contact Ross Thomas on 0412 703 481 or visit www.oztag.com.au/wollongong juniors

 

Northern Illawarra Little Athletics Club

Registration Days – Friday 11^th and 25^th September ‘09

Time:  3.30pm – 5pm

Bulli High School

For more information please contact Barbara on

0402 405 519

 

WOONONA SLSC

Registration Days

Sun-Sept 13, and Sat-Sept 19 (1pm-3pm both days)

at Woonona Surf Club, Kurraba Rd, Woonona

Fortnightly nippers (5-13yrs)

Surf Rescue Certificate (12yrs+)

Bronze Medallion training (15yrs+)

Proof of age required for new nippers

Email: nesmcina@optusnet.com.au

Ph: 0425246172

www.woononaslsc.com.au

 

 

SANDON POINT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

2009-2010 Season

Registration for Nippers/Youth/Seniors

Sat 12 Sept 09, 10am-2pm, Clubhouse, Point St, Bulli

Wed 16 Sept 09, 4pm-6pm, Clubhouse, Point St, Bulli

Nippers Proficiency:

Sat 26 Sept 09, 9am-11am, Corrimal Heated Pool (entry fees apply)

 

First Nippers Meeting:

 

Sun 18 Oct 09, 9:30am, Season Launch

 

Enquiries:

clubregistrar@sandonpointsurfclub.org.au

www.sandonpointsurfclub.org.au

 

 

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Performing Arts at WEPS

 

Here at Woonona East Public School, we are very fortunate to be able to provide our students with a range of activities in the performing arts.  In addition to in class drama, dance and music activities, children have the opportunity to be involved in choir, school band and dance as part of the Southern Stars performance.

 

These activities give our boys and girls an opportunity to experience something ‘out of the ordinary’ and to develop talents and confidence in their own abilities.  Our school’s involvement also raises our positive profile in the community and engenders school pride.

 

I was exceptionally proud of our Stage 2 choir who performed superbly last Tuesday night under the direction of Mrs D’Arcangelo and Ms Pechey.  Thank you to all the parents who supported the children and teachers in their efforts both before and on the evening.  We will have another chance to enjoy their performance at this Thursday’s assembly.

 

None of these activities would be possible without the expertise and enthusiasm of our teachers and the fantastic support that our parents provide, not only financially but in so many practical ways. 

Thank you everyone for your continuing support of the performing arts at WEPS.

Sharyn Liddle

Principal

Upcoming Events

11 August	P&C Meeting 7:00pm
13 August	Whole School Assembly 9:15
17 August	District Athletics
21 August	Premier’s Spelling Challenge ‘Spelling Bee’
26 August	Book Week Parade etc
4 September	Southern Stars Performance

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Choral Festival

What a wonderful night!  The children look and sounded fantastic.  Congratulations to the children for their hard work throughout the year and the parents for their efforts too.  We will perform some of our songs at this week’s assembly for anyone who was unable to attend the concert last Tuesday night.  Well done children and thank you teachers for all your hard work, especially Ms Pechey for working with the 2nds.

Mrs D’Arcangelo

 

Tiger Shield

Notes will be accepted tomorrow for any students interested in competing.

PSSA Dates

Please note that there was a mistake on the PSSA permission note that went home last week.  Round 3 will be on the 28^th August NOT the 4^th September as stated.  The 4^th September is the Southern Stars performance.

 

Choir Pizza Picnic

To celebrate our choir’s achievements we will be having a pizza picnic at Nicholson Park this Thursday afternoon for choir members. Children will not need to bring their lunch on Thursday. If any child is unable to have pizza, they are welcome to bring their own food to the picnic. Mrs D’Arcangelo and Ms Pechey.

 

Assembly

Term 3 whole-school assemblies begin again on Thursday this week at 9:15. Our school choir will be performing and everyone is welcome to come along.

 

Office Closed Tuesday

The school office will be closed on Tuesday 11th August for audit. Money envelopes can still be deposited in the brown box but no other office services will be available. We apologise for any inconvenience.

 

Expressions of Interest in the Southern Stars Friday Matinee due back Tuesday 11th August.

EOIs went out on Thursday to students in Year 4 and Year 5 and 6 students not performing in Southern Stars. The cost is approximately $20 which includes bus fare and entry. For those who have not seen one of these performances, they are absolutely world-class in terms of performance, staging, lighting etc. and a great experience for kids. It would be wonderful to have a WEPS contingent to cheer on our performers.

 

 P&C Meeting This Tuesday Night 7:00pm.

Agenda items include:

• Changeover of staffing
• Funding for Schools Programs
• Environmental Group Rubbish Audit
• Options and quotes regarding moving the pedestrian gate from Corinda Ave to Royal Crescent.
• Updates on all P&C activities including fundraising.

Many people receive minutes and updates from the P&C via email.  If you would like to receive the minutes (last email was sent out Friday) please write your name and email address in the P&C book in the office or email details to the school on woononaest-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au and they will be forwarded for inclusion.  If you have an agenda item but are unable to attend please contact a committee member or use the communication book for P&C in the school office.  Please identify yourself and include contact details so we can feed back to you.

Come along and join the parent voice within the school

 

 

Premier’s Spelling Bee

This year our school will participate in the Premier’s Spelling Bee.

The Premier’s Spelling Bee is a fun and educational way for primary students to approach spelling. It includes activities to encourage all students to engage with spelling and to promote improved literacy.

The Premier’s Spelling Bee is open to all children from years 3-6. There are two divisions – Junior for years 3 and 4, and Senior for years 5 and 6. Our school will be able to enter two children in each division for the Regional Finals to be held at Bellambi Public School on Wednesday 30^th September.

Classes will hold their own Spelling Bees to determine two representatives from their class to participate in a school Spelling Bee to be held on Friday 21^st August. Parents are welcome to attend the school Spelling Bee which will commence at 9:10 am.

 

Book Club News

Yet again another fantastic selection of books will be on offer.  Ranging from titles such as Boys Only and Girls Only, to books about knitting (which seems to be the latest craze), drawing, paper lantern making, crazy science projects and cup cake creations.  Please return all book club orders to office by Wednesday 19^th August.  Thank you.

Happy Reading.

 

Live Life Well @ School Survey

Over the past 12 months WEPS has been involved in the Live Life Well @ School program, introducing a whole range of initiatives to help raise the community’s awareness of healthy lifestyles. While the teachers already know it has had excellent benefits for our students, we want to know what parents think. Have your say by completing the enclosed survey and return it to school by this Friday. Feel free to comment or make suggestions on any aspect of the program. Surveys are anonymous so there is no need to add your name.

 

Kindergarten Enrolments for 2010

We will soon be organising our transition to school program for 2010 Kinder boys and girls so please let us know as soon as possible if your child will be attending WEPS or pass on this message to neighbours or friends. Parents will be notified in the next few weeks regarding the organisation for our transition program which will begin on Friday Week 9.

 

Dance2BFit

The first lesson of Dance 2BFit was a huge success last Monday. The cost is $22.50 for the full program or $2.50/week.

 

Kind Donations

A special thankyou to Mr Hamill for his kind donation of soccer socks and to Ms Walker for her generous donation towards our Book Week prizes. Thanks also to Mr Myer for all the jobs he does around our school.

 

Band

There will be no band tomorrow Tuesday 11th August.  Band will start again on Tuesday 18th August (Week4).  Fees will therefore be $49 (7X$7) for this term. Thankyou parents for your continuing support of our school band.

 

Snap Happy

With digital cameras, it’s now so easy to share photos with family and friends online. But how do you control where they end up and how can you remove material once it’s out there?

The latest issue of Click, the DET’s guide to technology for parents, has some great advice on keeping your family’s photos safe from prying eyes and some simple ways you can ensure the privacy of people in the photos, especially children.

Read the full story at: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/click

 

Go Green With “Nude” Food

Did you know that each child produces approximately 30 kilos of waste per year from their school lunch alone? And imagine this amount multiplied by the number of children in our school!

The latest edition of School Parents ezine is full of ideas on how to go green and how to make a ‘nude food’ lunch box for your child. Nude food is not only low on waste or makes no waste, it’s not processed and therefore it’s healthier and cheaper.

A nude food lunch uses:

• paper wrap, brown paper recycled bags but no plastic bags or aluminium foil
• reusable containers that get taken home and washed
• lunch boxes that have lots of separate sections
• Reusable forks and spoons
• drink bottles with water that can be used each day. Find out more at: www.schools.nsw.edu.au/ezine

 

Kids Café

Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

This weeks lunch special, Hot dog with sauce $2.00, cheese extra 30c.

Would you like to help out this Thursday in our garden?  See you there about 9.15am.  Thank you.

Canteen Roster

Tue 11/8 – Melanie Davison, Kristen Johnson

Wed 12/8 – Vacey Usher, Ainsley Rouse

Thurs 13/8 – Kate DeRome, Anna

Tues 18/8 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 19/8 – Nicole Nicholson, Tarlie McDougall

Thurs 20/8 – Kate De Rome, Anna

 

 

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

Wollongong Junior OZTAG Summer Competition

Starts: 19^th October 2009 to March 2010

Registration:  Mondays 31^st August and 14^th September

3.30-6pm at JJ Kelly Park, Wollongong.

Tuesdays 1^st and 15^th September at 3.30-6pm at Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Fees:  $60 per player for the season

Venues:  Monday afternoons – JJ Kelly Park, W’gong

Tuesday afternoons – Guest Park, Fairy Meadow

Ages: 6 to 15

Enter as teams or individuals

Boys and Girls

For more information contact Ross Thomas on 0412 703 481 or visit www.oztag.com.au/wollongong juniors

 

Northern Illawarra Little athletics Club

Registration Days – Friday 11^th and 25^th September ‘09

Time:  3.30pm – 5pm

Bulli High School

For more information please contact Barbara on

0402 405 519

 

 

WOONONA PUBLIC SCHOOL

GIANT MARKET DAY

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 9AM – 3PM    

BRIC-A-BRAC TO ANTIQUES

BOOKS TO FURNITURE

FIREWOOD TO PRINTS

PRE-LOVED CLOTHES

OLD CHILDRENS FURNITURE

CRAFTS AND PLANTS

BBQ, CAKESTALL FOOD & DRINKS

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STALL AT THESE MARKETS PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL ON 42844316 AND REGISTER. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CAN BE SOLD. STALL OWNERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY MONDAY 17TH AUGUST. COST OF STALL JUST $25

 

 

Fundraising Update

Parklea Markets Shopping Trip

Sunday 16^th August.

Depart school at 8am.  Could you please be at school by 7.45am so that we can get away by 8am.

Arrive back approx. 5pm.

Balance of money is due by Thursday, 13^th August – please leave at the office.

Look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.

Any queries please call Michelle on 4284 1441 or 0448 813 595.

 

Trivia Night – the date has been set – mark Saturday, 19^th 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.

 

Wollongong City Little Athletics
        Registration Day
 Sunday 16th August, 10am-4pm
Upstairs, Collegians football club Wollongong

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Parent Helpers

 

Hello again everyone,

Schools are more hectic today than they have ever been, with many struggling to enlist parent support as parents themselves lead busier and busier lives. At WEPS we are extremely fortunate to have wonderful parent helpers who are willing to give their own time to support so many initiatives in the school including the canteen, uniform shop, fundraising, helping in classrooms and working on the school buildings and environment to make them safe and attractive for our boys and girls.

One of the most demanding volunteer jobs in our school is that of canteen coordinator and Toni Joel currently does a fantastic job of ensuring that our students always have access to nutritious and affordable food and that there are always parents available to prepare lunches and serve in the canteen. Over time Toni has been very ably supported by a number of parents but has now become the sole canteen coordinator. We are now seeking another parent who would be willing to act as co-canteen coordinator. If you are able to support Toni she would love to hear from you and she will be able to explain what is involved in the role.

Another area which is supported by parents is our participation in Southern Stars and I would like to express a huge thankyou to Rosie-Ann Fleming, Lee Rose, Joan Koring, Cindy Harrison, Gay Robinson and Jennifer Portman for the preparation of our Southern Stars costumes.

Sharyn Liddle

Principal

Upcoming Events

4 August	Choral Festival Performance
6 August	Yr 3 Sydney Aquarium Excursion
11 August	P&C Meeting 7:00pm
13 August	Whole School Assembly 9:15
17 August	District Athletics
21 August	Premier’s Spelling Challenge ‘Spell Off’
26 August	Book Week Parade etc
4 September	Southern Stars Performance

 

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Congratulations 3DB, 3/4 L and 4P

Last term 3DB, 3/4 L and 4P had a visit from Samantha from the Blind Society.  Samantha talked to the classes about life as a blind person. She brought along her guide dog, Geralee, and told the classes about the training guide dogs go through and how they help blind people.

3DB, 3/4 L and 4P appreciated the trouble Samantha took to get to Woonona from Sydney by train, they really enjoyed the talk and meeting Geralee. The classes then decided to raise money for the Guide Dogs. In one week the three classes raised $211, a massive effort.

Mrs Di Bello, Ms Clarkson and Ms Pechey are very proud that their classes decided to raise the money and that they were able to raise so much in such a short time.

 

Lifeline Cards

This week Stage 2 and 3 students will receive a Lifeline wallet card courtesy of Lifeline South Coast. This project is supported by the Department of Education and Bluescope Steel. The card is designed to encourage young people or their family members to seek help and call Lifeline in difficult times

 

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.

 

Band

There will be no band tomorrow (due to the number of students at choir and Southern Stars practice) or next Tuesday 11th August.  Band will start again on Tuesday 18th August (Week4).  Fees will therefore be $49 (7X$7) for this term. Band students have been given their notes today.  Thankyou parents for your continuing support of our school band.

 

Child Protection Lessons

As part of the PD, Health and PE curriculum, all students will participate in Child Protection lessons during the next semester. These lessons will help children to identify dangerous or uncomfortable situations and help them to seek help from trustworthy adults. The Child Protection lessons have been developed by the Department of Education and Training and are mandatory for all schools. We trust that you will support your child’s participation in the program however, if you do not wish your child to be involved please return the permission note attached to the enclosed note by the end of this week.  If you are happy for your child to participate you need do nothing further with this note.  Please contact Mrs Liddle on 42841472 if you have any questions.

 

Getting Funky With Fred Wesley. Attention all band students and parents!

Eric Dunan is putting together the 100 piece MEGA BAND to play with American Trombonist
Fred Wesley.  Fred is the former music director for the legendary James Brown and is known throughout the world as the funkiest trombonist alive.
All band students are invited to participate on August 11th at 7pm at Figtree Anglican Church.  Contact Eric 0423 809 316 or ericd @uow.edu.au for
more information.

 

 

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 this week.

 

Swine flu update

Human swine influenza (H1N1 Influenza) continues to be a serious threat in our community.

To help avoid the spread of swine flu at school:

• Please ensure that your child remains at home if he or she has flu symptoms.
• Take your child to a doctor or hospital immediately if the symptoms worsen or call 000.
• Encourage your child to practice good hygiene:

• Cover your mouth when you cough
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use alcohol rubs to avoid cross infection
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

 

• If your child has travelled to a recognised swine flu infection zone and has no flu symptoms and is well, your child is able to attend school.

For the latest information on the swine flu please go to the NSW Health website at: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/index.asp or call the Australian Government swine flu hotline on 180 2007.

Fact sheets are available in community languages at: www.emergency.health.nsw.gov.au/swineflu/ethnic/index.asp

 

Gifted and Talented Workshops

TIGS is holding a number of workshops for K-6 students on Saturday 22nd August. Cost is $35. See Mrs Liddle if you are interested.

 

Surviving Cyberbullies – what parents need to know. 

With all the media surrounding cyberbullying, you might be wondering how to protect your child.

Many kids rely on technology for their social life and won’t risk telling you about cyberbullying if they think you’ll restrict their access to the computer or phone. Make it clear you won’t. Also reinforce the Stop, Block,Tell message: 

• Stop: Tell your child NEVER respond to the bully. Instead, they should take some time out from the conversation to calm down and talk to you.
• Block: Block the bully and limit communication to close friends. Keep the evidence but contact the site administrator and ask for the abusive comments to be removed ‑ this will stop your child re-reading and re-living the abuse.
• Tell: One of the most effective things you can do is report bullying to the site administrator. Also tell the school principal. Every NSW public school has an anti-bullying plan.

Keep computers and mobiles in an open area of the house and not in kids’ bedrooms. Late night messages – good or bad – don’t allow kids to get enough sleep to function well at school or socially.

Read the full article at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/click

 

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.

 

Athletics

Today we finalised the school athletics carnival. Ribbons for field events will be handed out at this week’s assembly. Students who have qualified for the North Wollongong District Athletics Carnival will receive a permission note this week.

 

 

 

PSSA Sport

Term 3 PSSA sport begins this week. Sports are boys football (soccer) and AFL. Students who have been selected for teams will receive a permission note this week. Boys football teams will be walking to Ocean Park and the AFL teams will be catching a bus to Hollymount Park.

 

Tiger Shield

The Tiger Shield is a one day tournament organised by Camden Tigers Soccer Club. It will be held on Saturday 12th September at Ron Dine Memorial Reserve, Camden. The tournament is in its 34th year. Primary school teams will be competing on the day in both Boys and Girls competitions, in Senior and Junior divisions.

 

The Tiger Shield is a tournament aimed at primary school children. The day is organised on a weekend after most junior Saturday competitions have finished and, generally, before summer sporting competitions start. Teams are guaranteed to play at least 3 time modified pool games. If they are successful they progress through quarter finals, semi finals and, ultimately, play for the Tiger Shield in the final.

 

In 2006 Woonona East Senior Girls team won the “Shield”.

 

A note will go home today to all students in Year 3-6 who are interested in playing in this tournament. The note must be returned by Monday 10^th August.

 

State KO Football

Congratulations to the boys’ football (soccer) team who played very well against Balgownie School last week. Unfortunately they lost the game.

 

Soccer Shirts

Could all students who have a school soccer shirt, please return it to school this week so that they can be used for Term 3 PSSA sport.

 

 

Kids Café

Term 3 canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

Slushie machine will be available from Tuesday 4^th August.

This weeks lunch special, chicken fingers and salad $2.50 or chicken fingers 40c each.

URGENT – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THURSDAY.

 

Canteen Roster

Mon 3/8 – Closed

Tue 4/8 – Leasa, Joanne

Wed 5/8 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 6/8 – Toni, Elizabeth Fri 7/8 – Closed

Mon 10/8 – Closed

Tue 11/8 – Melanie, Kristen

Wed 12/8 – Vacey, Ainsley

Thurs 13/8 – Kate, Anna

Friday 14/8 – Closed

Mon 17/8 – Closed

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

WOONONA PUBLIC SCHOOL

GIANT MARKET DAY

SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 9AM – 3PM    

BRIC-A-BRAC TO ANTIQUES

BOOKS TO FURNITURE

FIREWOOD TO PRINTS

PRE-LOVED CLOTHES

OLD CHILDRENS FURNITURE

CRAFTS AND PLANTS

BBQ, CAKESTALL FOOD & DRINKS

 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STALL AT THESE MARKETS PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL ON 42844316 AND REGISTER. ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CAN BE SOLD. STALL OWNERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY MONDAY 17TH AUGUST. COST OF STALL JUST $25

 

 

Fundraising Update

Parklea Markets Shopping Trip

Sunday 16^th August.

Depart school at 7.30am.

Arrive back approx. 5pm.

There are spots still available.  Come along for a great day of shopping, games and laughs.  Please contact Michelle on 4284 1441 or 0448 813 595 if you would like to come.

 

Trivia Night  

Mark Saturday, 19^th 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.

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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

3 August	Dance 2BeFit starts UNSW English Competition
4 August	Choral Festival Performance
6 August	Yr 3 Sydney Aquarium Excursion
11 August	P&C Meeting 7:00pm
13 August	Whole School Assembly 9:15
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 7^th July 8.30am – 9.15am.

       Wednesday 8^th 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 4^th 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, 16^th 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, 19^th 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TERM 3 UPDATE

 

Hello again everyone,

The year is speeding ahead and before we know it, it will be Term 3. Thank you to all the parents who have given feedback regarding the new format for student reports. We hope that this format will give you a clear and useful record of your child’s progress. It is very pleasing too, to see so many parents attending interviews with the teachers. We are always happy to talk with you about your child’s progress.

As some of you will already be aware there will be some changes to staffing next term. Sadly, the position which has been temporarily filled by Mr Thompson on 2T must now be filled by a permanent teacher. Mrs Robyn Horne has already visited the school and met with the children and Mr Thompson so that a smooth handover can take place. Mr Thompson will be greatly missed by both the children and staff and I would like to thank him on their behalf for the wonderful contribution he has made to WEPS over the past 18 months. I do hope that he will continue to work in our school on a casual basis.

Term 3 will be a particularly busy time at school with the Dance 2BeFit program kicking off in Week 2, Literacy and Numeracy Week also in Week 2, Wollongong Choral Festival, Southern Stars, The Premier’s Sporting and Spelling Challenges, Book Week and PSSA sport happening throughout the term.

I would like to thank the teachers and students for their hard work this term and especially parents for your ongoing support of the school and wish you an enjoyable and restful break. School returns for students on Tuesday 28th July. Happy holidays!

    

Sharyn Liddle

Principal

Upcoming Events

29 June – 10 July	Parent-Teacher Interviews
8 July	Kinder Excursion to Killalea 10:30 Principal’s Morning Tea
9 July	9:15 NAIDOC Assembly
10 July	Last day of Term 2
28 July	Students return for Term 3

Athletics Carnival

Friday was windy and cold but a job well done. Our athletics carnival was completed successfully on the day and we only await the finalisation of the field events to declare the winning house and age champions. Ribbons for completed events will be awarded at the end of Thursday’s NAIDOC Week assembly. Thankyou to Mr Cummins for his organisation of the day and to Toni Joel and our canteen mums for their hard work at the BBQ.

 

Principal’s Morning Tea

The special morning tea for Term 2 Principal’s Award winners will be held this Wednesday at 10:30. Twenty six students have achieved their award this term. Congratulations! A special thankyou to Toni Joel and her canteen helpers for providing the refreshments.

 

Kindergarten Killalea Excursion

Please ensure that all notes and money are finalised by tomorrow morning at the very latest. No money or notes can be accepted on the day.

 

Attendance

Congratulations to all the boys and girls who will receive a 100% attendance certificate for this Term. These will be presented on the first week back after the holidays. These certificates carry the same value as 5 WEPSIs and can be used towards the achievement of a Principal’s Award. Please don’t forget to ring and let the school know if your child has been absent or send a short note on the day that they return to school. This saves a great deal of time for the office staff in printing, signing and distributing reminder notes about unexplained absences.

 

WOONONA EAST PRIMARY ONE OF THE TOP 2009 MS READATHON SCHOOLS IN NSW

At the moment we are school number 38 on a list of NSW schools registered for the MS Readathon, with the number of children we have registered. Lets try and move our school up that list.

 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO START THE MS READATHON

The reading period for the MS Readathon has been extended to any 30 days in July and August, so that any students that have not got around to registering can do so now!!! For further information visit www.msreadathon.org.au or call 1300 677 323

 

Free Dental Checks

Did you know that children under 5 years and all children attending school 5-18 years are eligible for free dental care at a public health clinic? Our nearest clinic in the Illawarra can be contacted on 1300 369 651. It is recommended that all children have a dental check before starting school.

 

Naidoc Assembly

Everyone is welcome to attend our NAIDOC Week assembly this Thursday beginning at 9:15.

 

Draw of Lorenzo’s Lunch

The lunch for two will be drawn at this week’s assembly. Thankyou to the parents who were able to contribute to our school in voluntary contributions this year. A total of $875 was contributed.

 

Mufti Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who made a gold coin donation to last Thursday’s mufti day in support of our Southern Stars dancers. A total of $260 was raised. The Illawarra Advertiser took photos on the day so keep a look out for our boys and girls in an upcoming addition of that newspaper.

 

Please Return Home Reading Books

Last week was the final week for home reading this term. Please return any outstanding books to Mrs D’Arcangelo tomorrow. Home reading will start again next term. In the meantime, why not visit the local public library during the holidays or borrow some books from our school library to keep those reading skills up to scratch over the break!

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

“Dragons Teeth”

The New South Wales Government will paint triangular markings, otherwise known as “dragon’s teeth”, at the start of school zones in New South Wales in order to make the zones more visible to motorists. The program involves painting triangular markings, or ‘dragon’s teeth’, on each side of the lanes for 35 metres from the start of each school zone. The new triangular line markings are used internationally and are a proven way of alerting motorists when they are driving through a 40kmh school zone. The Roads and Traffic Authority, which is managing the initiative, aims to have painted a set of ‘dragon’s teeth’ in every New South Wales school zone by the end of 2011. The marking of ‘dragon’s teeth’ reinforces the importance of always slowing down to 40kmh when travelling in a school zone.

 

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 at the end of the week for recycling or disposal.

 

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. A note is enclosed in this newsletter.

 

Choir Hire

Girls winter tunics can be hired from uniform shop on:  Tuesday 7^th July 8.30am – 9.15am.

       Wednesday 8^th 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.

 

Band News

This 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

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.

 

Kids Café

This week’s special, Salad Sandwich and a drink Meal Deal $3.00. (Any drink except Big M lite).

Term 3 Canteen closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

Thank you to all volunteer’s this term.

Happy holiday’s from Canteen Committee.

 

Canteen Roster

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, 16^th 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, 19^th 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

 

 

HOLIDAY FOOTBALL (Soccer) CLINIC 2009.

Monday 20th to Thursday 23 rd , July.
VENUE :  Gibson Park, Thirroul.
AGES:  UP TO 14 years, Boys and Girls.
COST:  $50 for the 4 days.
TIMES:  9am to 11.30am each day.

Contact Information
E-mail address       larry@speedlink.com.au
Phone:   Larry  -   42 850042

 

 

 

 

Want To Learn Piano?

Learn in a fun and relaxed environment!

*Pieces

*Technique

*Theory

*Improvisation

$20 for 30 minutes. Based in Woonona.

Call Steph 0417 677 862

 

 

Aussie Hoops

Tuesday 21^st & Wednesday 22^nd July 2009 At the Beaton Park “Snakepit” Basketball Stadium.

Age: 5yrs – 12yrs

Time:  9.30am – 12.00pm

Cost – 2 Day camp: $40.00

Enquiries – 4225 9999

 

School Holiday Rugby League and Cheerleading Clinics

Tuesday 21^st July, 11.30am – 3pm at WIN Stadium

Wednesday 22^nd July, 10am-2pm at WIN Jubilee Oval

Please call 4225 8299

 

Christian Reformed Church Kids Club

Monday 13^th – Friday 17^th July 9.30am – 12.30pm

Please call Sylvia on 4284 8030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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