Hello again everyone,

I hope to see you all this Thursday at our family fun night.

Our hard working fund raising committee has organised lots of exciting things for the children to do including a huge, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and games. There will be plenty of delicious food and drinks, including a barbecue, teriyaki chicken rolls, fried rice, corn on the cob, cakes, pancakes and coffee.

For the first time we will be having carols. I would like to thank Nigel and Linda Hilton and the members of the Woonona Baptist Church for their generosity in providing the music for the night. As well, there will be glow products and candles on sale to give the evening a special Christmas glow.  A wonderful way to bring in the festive season!

The fun starts at 4:30 and finishes around 8:00pm.

More information can be found on the enclosed flyer.

If you are able to help in any way at all please give Kate (42844596/ 0403 552 223) or Michelle (42841441) a ring as soon as possible.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Presentation Day Award Winners

Parents of students receiving an award at Thursday’s special assembly have been notified by letter today. Please check your child’s bag when they arrive home today.

P&C Meeting

Everyone is welcome to attend the final P&C meeting of 2009 to be held at the Woonona Bulli RSL. There will be a short business session followed by dinner. Please contact the office for exact times.

Gymsports in 2010

We will be offering the Gymsports program again in Term 1, 2010. The program will begin for students in Stages 2 and 3 on Friday 5th February (Week 2). The cost of this year’s program is $4 for a 30 minute lesson and $5 for 45 minutes. The program runs for 4 weeks. A permission note will be sent home in the first week of Term 1 next year.

Student Reports

Children will receive their Semester 2 reports next Monday, 14th February. We hope that you will find the information informative in understanding how your child’s learning has progressed during Semester 2.

Principal’s Morning Tea

The last morning tea will be held tomorrow. Students received their invitations last week. Congratulations to all our award winners.

Nude Food Lunchboxes

One of our initiatives next year is to encourage children to bring their lunch/recess to school in reusable containers rather than plastic wrap.

A selection of Tupperware ‘nude food’ lunchboxes and drink containers will be available at the office for your perusal until Wednesday this week. Please see the office staff for a brochure on how to order for delivery by Friday 18th December.

Christmas Disco

The Christmas disco will be held at Russell Vale Community Hall tonight. There will be two sessions with a thirty minute break.

K-2    4:00-5:30

3-6    6:00-7:30

The disco will be run by Dance2BFit.

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

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

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

KBM – Kaia for her consistent effort and enthusiasm.

KBM – Keone for always working well.

KC – Molly for much improved presentation of her work.

KC – Akala for trying her best in all her work.

K/1H – Jemma for working well all year.

K/1H – Alex for good manners and excellent behaviour all year.

1B – Daniel for a more conscientious approach to all his work.

1B – Luke for trying to present his work neatly.

1/2C – Jacob for being a thoughtful & considerate class member.

1/2C – Byron for his “stick-at-itness” in sewing.

2D – Callum for working hard in class.

2D – Sarah for excellent effort in all areas.

2T – Zachary for trying hard to make every day a special day for all his classmates.

2T – Jenna for trying to complete all set tasks in class.

3DB – Zoe for her excellent acting ability!

3DB – Thomas for his effort in all subject areas.

3/4L – Kaitlyn for presenting stimulating news items to the class.

3/4L – Phoebe for presenting stimulating news items to the class.

4P – Jay for high academic achievement throughout the year.

4P – Ruby for fantastic improvement in reading and homework.

4P – Hugo for high academic achievement throughout the year.

5M – William  for persevering with his work.

5M - Sarah for participation in all class discussions.

5/6H – Claire for working independently.

5/6H – Brianna for working independently.

Anglican Care/Starlight

No more donations please.  Thank you to all the families that have donated.

Sun Block

Please collect all Sun Block orders from the office as soon as possible.  Thank you.

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Mondays and Fridays.

• Pizza Day this Friday.  To help with catering, please have all orders in by Wednesday.  No late orders accepted. 
• 4P, 3/4L & 3DB are on an excursion.  Please do not put a pizza order in.
• Canteen & Uniform shop thank you lunch is on Monday 14^th December at 12noon. 
• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• Canteen closed next week for cleaning.
• Thank you to all our volunteers for 2009.
• Have a happy & safe holiday from our canteen committee and Toni Joel.  Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
• 2010 roster is in progress.  Any changes to the roster, please contact Vimala Colless on 0432 710 397.
• New volunteers welcome.

Canteen Roster

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

Wed 9/12 – Nicole, Angela, Linda

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

Fri 11/12 – PIZZA DAY – Ann, Karen.

Canteen Closed Term 4 – week 9.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to learn a musical instrument?

I teach Trumpet, Tenor Saxophone or Clarinet for leisure (no exams).

Suit beginners, $15 per ½ hour.

Phone: 0412 301 343

Hello again everyone,

The WEPS Annual Presentation Day will be held on Thursday 10^th December starting at 9:15. On this day we will be awarding academic, citizenship, arts and sports prizes.

We will also be announcing the new student leaders for 2010. Parents of these students will be invited to the stage to pin on their children’s badges.

I would like to sincerely thank the management of Woonona Bulli RSL Memorial Club who have generously donated $760 for book prizes this year. Thank you also to our P&C Association who are also donating several awards.

Everyone is welcome to attend this end of year celebration of achievement.

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

K-2 Sydney Opera House Excursion

The bus fare for this excursion is now due and must be finalised before Wednesday 9^th December. If you have already paid for a ticket and are unable to attend please let the school office know so that your ticket can be re-allocated.

Traffic Survey

Members of the Wollongong City Council Traffic Department and the RTA will be at school this afternoon to observe traffic flow. Hopefully they will be able to help us improve safety for everyone at this time.

Year 6 Camp

Year 6 students will attend Berry Camp between Wednesday and Friday this week. Please see Mrs Hearn, Mr Cummins or the office staff for any last minute information or payments.

Principal’s Morning Tea

The last morning tea will be held next Tuesday 8^th December. Students will receive their invitations this week.

Scripture

This is the last week for scripture. Thank you to all our wonderful scripture teachers who have given freely of their time throughout the year. Have a lovely Christmas.

Home Readers

Last week was the final one for home reading. Please check all those secret places for lost books and return to class teachers this week.

Boardies Day

Thanks to everyone who gave generously on Boardies Day last Friday.  $264.80 was raised to support Woonona Surf Life Saving Club.

Lost Property Box

The lost property box is overflowing with clothing, most of it without names. This will be sorted today and items with names returned to owners. If your child has lost an item please try to have a look before Tuesday as after this the remainder of the items will be sold off for $1 each.

Nude Food Lunchboxes

One of our initiatives next year is to encourage children to bring their lunch/recess to school in reusable containers rather than plastic wrap.

A selection of Tupperware ‘nude food’ lunchboxes and drink containers will be available at the office for your perusal from Wednesday this week. Please see the office staff for a brochure on how to order.

Christmas Disco

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

K-2    4:00-5:30

3-6    6:00-7:30

The disco will be run by Dance2BFit.

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

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

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

Book Club News

Thank you for all your orders throughout the year.  You will be pleased to know that with the last issue ordered, the library was able to purchase $492.50 worth of books.  We were also able to purchase a digital camera with the 8000 bonus points accumulated throughout the year.

Well done to all those readers!!!

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!!

Sunscreen Fundraiser:

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

Family Night with Christmas Carols:

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

WEPS Cookbook update

Late entries are welcome!!

Anyone that has a recipe and would still like to submit it, we can do up until tomorrow Tuesday 1^st December by 3pm please.

Thank you to the families that have placed their orders for the cookbook.  All orders must be handed in to the office by this Friday 4^th December. 

Orders will be available for collection on Friday the 11^th December and can be collected from the uniform shop.  Thank you.

Cherries

Cherries will be available for pick up on Wednesday 2^nd December from 2.45pm from the old staff room window.  Thank you to those who purchased the cherries.  $156.00 was raised for the school.

Fundraising Meeting

There is a Fundraising Meeting on this Friday 4^th December from 2.30pm.  All welcome.

Canteen and Uniform Shop Volunteers

Volunteers are invited for a thank you lunch & coffee at Sea Salt Bulli (Old Ruby’s) on Monday 14^th December at 12 noon.  We would love to see you all there.  Please R.S.P.V Toni Joel by 4^th December on 0405 434 220.  Thank you.

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Mondays and Fridays.

• Don’t forget we have fresh cold water to fill water bottles.
• School Disco is on Monday 7^th December.  If you would like to help, we still need help from 6pm until 7.30pm.  Please call Toni on 0405 434 220.
• Canteens last day of the year is Pizza Day on Friday 11^th December.
• Lunch Special – chicken nuggets and potato gems $3.50, or sausage sizzle (in a hot dog roll) with tomato or BBQ sauce $1.50.
• Recess Special – small fruit salad and a packet of JJ’s $1.80.

Canteen Roster

Tue 1/12 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 2/12 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

Thurs 3/12 – Toni, Elizabeth

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

Wed 9/12 – Nicole, Angela, Linda

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

Fri 11/12 – PIZZA DAY – Ann, Karen.

Canteen Closed Term 4 – week 9.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Art Space

Now open

Creative arts classes for children aged 3-13 years.

Term 1 starts, 2^nd February 2010

Come and try out a casual class between Monday 23^rd Nov and Friday 17^th Dec

Phone: 4283 9967

98 Railway Street, Corrimal

www.ics.org.au/artspace

Garage Sale

6 Thomas Hale Ave, Woonona East

(3 combined houses)

Saturday 5^th December, not before 8am.

Timber single bed, Upright piano, Toys, games & books + much more.

No reasonable offers refused, stuff for everyone.

Hello again everyone,

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

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

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

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

School Numbers For 2010

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

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

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

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

World Vision Fund Raiser

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

Boardies Day

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

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

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

Christmas Disco

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

K-2    4:00-5:30

3-6    6:00-7:30

The disco will be run by Dance2BFit.

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

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

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

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

KBM – Joseph for great effort in reading and writing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1B – Lachlan for great work in maths.

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

1/2C – Jye for improvement in reading.

2D – William Forest for working well in maths.

2D – Lori for always doing her best.

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

2T – Jaya for outstanding effort in reading.

3DB – Liam for displaying great skills in leadership.

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

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

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

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

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

5M – Samantha for a fantastic Goldfields diorama.

5M – Joshua  for excellence in research.

5/6C – Emma for excellent recount.

5/6C - Rhiannon for great consistent effort.

5/6H – Jaiden for tidy bookwork.

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

Uniform Shop News

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

Great Xmas present!!

Suncreen Fundraiser:

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

Family Night with Christmas Carols:

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

Cherry Orders

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

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Mondays and Fridays.

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

      Thank you.

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

Canteen Roster

Tue 24/11 – Toni, Vimala

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

Thurs 26/11 – Ann, Karen

Tue 1/12 – Kristy, Lindi

Wed 2/12 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

Thurs 3/12 – Toni, Elizabeth

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

Wed 9/12 – Nicole, Angela, Linda

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

Fri 11/12 – PIZZA DAY – Ann, Karen.

Canteen Closed Term 4 – week 9.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

Art Space

Now open

Creative arts classes for children aged 3-13 years.

Term 1 starts, 2^nd February 2010

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

Phone: 4283 9967

98 Railway Street, Corrimal

www.ics.org.au/artspace

Hello again everyone,

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle  (Principal)

Upcoming Events

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Building Update

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

Parent Writing Survey

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

Traffic Rangers

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

Elections for 2010 School Student Executive

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

World Vision Fund Raiser This Friday

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

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

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

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

Please help by avoiding:

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

Share the joy of Christmas!

Uniform Shop News

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

Great Xmas present!!

Fundraising Update

Shopping Trip:

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

Suncreen Fundraiser:

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

Family Night with Christmas Carols:

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

Cherry Drive

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

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

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

Canteen Roster

Tue 17/11 – Ainsley, Kristen

Wed 18/11 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 19/11 – Toni, Elizabeth

Tue 24/11 – Toni, Vimala

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

Thurs 26/11 – Ann, Karen

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

Be There When The Lights Are Turned On!

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy your week.

Sharyn Liddle (Principal)

Upcoming Events

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Hours

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8.45am-9.15am

Parent Writing Survey

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

Traffic Safety

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

School Development Days 17^th and 18^th December

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

2010 Best Start Kindergarten Assessment

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

Elections for 2010 School Student Executive

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

Sharing, Caring and Supporting the Community

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

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

“Toys ‘n’ Tucker”

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

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

Please help by avoiding:

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

Share the joy of Christmas!

Sporting Blue

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

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

KBM – Ryan for great work in reading.

KBM – Bethany for fantastic news presentation.

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

KC – Owen for excellent progress in reading.

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

K/1H – Logan for improved listening.

1B – Jean for always trying hard.

1B – Matthew for always trying hard.

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

1/2C – Roger for improvement in reading.

2D – Liam for improved bookwork and handwriting.

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

2T – Tegan for outstanding story writing.

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

3DB – Brianna for her mature approach to activities.

3DB – Adrian for his effort in reading.

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

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

4P – Nicholas for sharing good ideas in discussion.

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

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

5M – Emma  for beautiful poetry.

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

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

5/6H – Georgia for great work in art.

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

Uniform Shop News

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

Great Xmas present!!

Fundraising Update

Shopping trip to Factory Outlets.

Date: Sunday, 15^th November 2009

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

Where:  Christmas Cave

             Manchester Warehouse

             Peter’s of Kensington

             Dolci Doro

             Rituelle (bath & beauty)

             KB Toys

             Surf Factory Direct

             Luggage Warehouse

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

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

Sunscreen Fundraiser

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

Family Feast/Christmas Carols

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

Kids Café

Canteen is closed Monday’s and Friday’s.

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

Canteen Roster

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

Wed 11/11 – Shannon, Jackie, Toni

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

Tue 17/11 – Ainsley, Kristen

Wed 18/11 – Vanessa & mum

Thurs 19/11 – Toni, Elizabeth

COMMUNITY NEWS

Want to Learn Piano

Professional tuition that’s fun, friendly and affordable.

Beginner to Intermediate

Vacancies for 2010 available – start now!

Call Steph on 0417 677 862

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.