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THE WARWICK WHISPER A publication of WARWICK FARM PUBLIC SCHOOL
'At Warwick Farm we respect everyone, we work together,
we inspire greatness, and we grow as leaders.' School Website: http://www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
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22nd March 2019
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Families,
Ambassador Program
Huge congratulations to Melisa Mesanovic who has been awarded our prestigious role of School
Ambassador! Year 6 students were invited to write a proposal as to why they would be a good choice for
this important role and after much deliberation, Melisa was chosen as our 2019 Ambassador. Huge
congratulations also to Melisa's Ambassador Team, consisting of Tania Zamil, Rishi Bhojgi and Nyasha
Sharma. The Ambassador Program, led by Mrs Haeren, has led to many significant improvements to our
school, with all initiatives coming from the students themselves. I can't wait to see what Melisa and her team
do for us during 2019!
Staffing Changes
We have had a few changes to our staff over the past weeks. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Miss Pal
has had to leave our school. As you know, Miss Pal was a temporary teacher for 2Patonga until Miss Sandra
Carrasco returns from her overseas holiday during Term 2. To minimise the disruption to the students of
2Patonga, Mrs Sharon Smalley, Relieving Assistant Principal, has been teaching 2Patonga until we could
secure an experienced, high quality teacher. It is exciting that Mr Tristan Muir has joined our school to teach
2Patonga until the return of Miss Carrasco. We welcome Mr Muir to our school community. Further, Miss
Alissa Higgins is teaching 5/6Jamberoo while Mrs Juliet Farrell is on sick leave this term. We expect Mrs Farrell
to return to us at the beginning of Term 2.
Mainsbridge Build
Early in Term 2, our school will begin the exciting journey of the upgrades to our school and relocation of
Mainsbridge School to our site. The project will begin with a construction fence being installed, predicted for
Monday of Week 2 next term. The fence will wrap around from the edge of our COLA, outside the current
toilet block, around Cooinda to the edge of the Williamson Crescent fence. While this area is secured, the
builders will erect a brand new toilet block for our students which will be placed at the edge of the Vision
Team's room, next to the COLA. The next stage will be to demolish our current toilets, followed with a brand
new purpose built field being made for our school. The natural reserve where we once had a bike track will
be developed into a landscaped natural play area with walking bridges and environmental walkways.
During construction, we will be accessing the basketball across the road during lunch breaks and we may
utilise the field next to the Neighbourhood Centre for grade sport and other activities that require large
open spaces. Please ensure your child has returned the walking permission note.
When these projects are completed, the construction fence will be moved behind the new field and
construction will begin on the new buildings for Mainsbridge School and our shared multipurpose School
Hall. The projected timeline indicates Mainsbridge School will open late in 2020. This will indeed be a very
exciting time for our whole community.
Concrete
Mr Ward and I have been able to organise for the asphalt behind the Hall up to the Stage 3 classrooms to
be concreted. This will be a further addition to our school, making use of this large open space. Fixing the
cracked and uneven asphalt will open this space as a safe, large play area for our students, which is most
important during the construction phase of the Mainsbridge site.
New security gate
Similarly, we are currently in the process of organising a new fence and gate to be erected from the
Administration Block to the C4K building. This fence will add extra security to our students, forcing guests to
enter our school through the Administration Block, passing through the office. The gate will be opened
during the morning and afternoons for parent access during drop off and pick up times.
Liverpool Primary Principals Council Conference
On Thursday and Friday of this week I had the pleasure of attending the Liverpool Primary Principals
Conference for professional learning. I absolutely love being at school and have missed you all but can't
wait to share the new things I have learnt on my return.
Quote of the fortnight:
“Done is better than perfect.” – Melanie Macmillan
Melanie Macmillan
Proud Principal
melanie.macmillan@det.nsw.edu.au
This Week’s PBL Focus….
POP (PARENT ONLINE PAYMENT)
Open
www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au
Click on $ Make a Payment
Please note minimum payment through
this system is $10.00.
Thank you.
RESPECT
WARWICK FARM PUBLIC SCHOOL WEBSITE
We have a school website which is regularly
updated with information about the school and
class work. It can be viewed at
www.warwickfar-p.schools.nsw.edu.au .
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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL 2019
SCHOOL CAPTAINS Aneise Ismail, Nelson Nguyen
K MOLLYMOOK Sanvee Kolte, Savio Irani
1 LEURA Stella Hasan, Valentino Huynh-McIntyre
1 ULURU Tia Sullivan-Leutogi, Collin Tran
2 COOGEE Eldina Omanovic, Shreyash Shevkari
2 PATONGA Maryam Al Jadir, Johnny Barrett
3/4 SOUTH YUNDERUP Elizabeth Maile, Ahmad Abbas
3/4 YARRAMUNDI Briana Johan, Benedict Sibi
5/6 CALOUNDRA Ava Paranihi-Patolo, Aden Tsegay, Sam Laria, Ajinkya Patil
5/6 JAMBEROO Aniese Ismail, Melisa Mesanovic, Andrew Lam
5/6 MARRANGAROO Sanja Gnjatovic, Nelson Nguyen, Stefan Topic
SPORTS CAPTAINS & VICE CAPTAINS 2019
ARUNTA Captains Thomas Bellenger, Jayden Denton
Vice Captains Sanja Gnjatovic, Luka Gnjatovic
KURRUNDI Captains Melisa Mesanovic, Evan Taing-Lor
Vice Captains Aurora Sullivan-Leutogi, Cody Lewis
MARANOA Captains Fonise Failauga, Ashour Yousuf
Vice Captains Jessie To, Andrew Lam
WARREGO Captains Nyasha Sharma, Joshua Jones,
Vice Captains Shikha Pratap, Stefan Topic
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (SRE)
Special Religious Education (SRE) classes began in week 6. We have only been able to secure Catholic SRE
teachers through All Saints Liverpool Parish. We continue to liaise with Islamic Council of Australia and St
Luke's Anglican Church in search of approved teaching staff. Until then, there will be no Islamic or Anglican
SRE lessons. Students in those SRE classes will remain with the rest of their class, completing independent
learning activities. If you have any queries, feel free to approach our office.
Miss Ferrari
SRE School Co-ordinator
CRUNCH N SIP
The Crunch N Sip program is a highly successful initiative to encourage the children to
improve their daily intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and to drink plenty of water. You
can support this initiative by making sure that your child has their “Fruit Break“ snack
every day and an extra bottle of water to have available in the classroom.
NO HAT- PLAY IN THE SHADE
Does your child remember to bring their hat to school every day? Families are
reminded that children need to have a hat to play in the playground with their friends.
Children who do not have a hat are required to play quietly under the shelter.
SCHOOL BANKING 2019
School banking takes place each Wednesday.
Students Commonwealth bank books will be collected from their classrooms, and returned
to their teachers for return to students.
If you would like to open an account with the Commonwealth Bank for your child please
speak with School Banking Co-ordinators on any Wednesday in the C4K Room.
Another two weeks have passed and so many things have happened in our school community. Read on and
enjoy!
PARENTS & CITIZENS (P&C) ASSOCIATION Following our election of office holders for 2019, we are happy to introduce our P&C Executive:
President |Shyanne Leolahi
Vice-Presidents | Tavaan Faili and Radhika Chand
Treasurer | Jessica Barlow | Assistant Treasurer Taran Harding
Secretary | Jennifer Alfeche | Assistant Secretary Judy Faumui
Remaining Meeting for Term 1: Thursday 4th April | Term 1 ends on Friday 12th April.
PERCUSSION COURSE FOR YEAR 3 AND 4 STUDENTS Students learnt more about the theory of music in Week 8 and the whole
class had a chance to play the new coloured bongos and drumsticks
purchased by our school.
All students are engaged and have a great time each Wednesday with
Mr Cameron and Mrs McCabe. Everyone followed their STARS and
participated well in both teamwork and individual skills.
BREAKFAST CLUB Students are participating in Breakfast Club, starting their day with healthy food and drink. Those boys and
girls who volunteer their help to serve food to fellow students and help clean the C4K Room after breakfast,
will be thanked at each moning assembly.
PARENTS AS TEACHERS AND CLASSROOM HELPERS (PaTCH) Session dates for the rest of Term 1 are Monday 25/3/19 (9:00am), Monday 1/4/19 (2:00pm) and Wednesday
3/4/19 (Graduation). Many thanks to all the parents/carers who participate in this great program and
volunteer their help to students in Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2.
ART, CRAFT AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WITH MR CAMERON Second half of lunch each Thursday (1.40 – 2.00pm) in the C4K Room.
Drawing
Colouring in
Making things
Painting
Singing and discussion
COFFEE AND CHAT On Wed 20th March Mrs Haeren and Mrs Williams delivered an engaging presentation explaining Learning
Support and Wellbeing at Warwick Farm Public School – the Wellbeing Project. Both teachers explained:
emotions
the benefits of social and emotional learning
Positive Behavour in Learning (PBL – our STARS)
Building a school wellbeing culture by building capacity for teachers, students and families
Parents and carers enjoyed this interactive and informative session and were amazed by the range of
strategies and practices employed across the school to ensure wellbeing and positive behaviour.
Attendance at this important session by parents and carers was excellent.
Have a look at pictures from our session.
On Wednesday 27th March, do not miss our next Coffee and Chat session!
Kimberley Griffith from Health NSW will deliver a practical and informative workshop for parents/carers on
Healthy Lunchboxes and Healthy Eating (primary school student focus). This will also be held in the C4K room
at 9:10–10:00am.
HARMONY DAY On Thursday 21st March 2019, we celebrated Harmony Day. Everyone belongs in our community and this
day celebrated our diverse backgrounds and unity across our school community. During the day students
made percussion in class and were engaged in discussions about our cultural diversity and why it is good to
celebrate the differences which bring us together in Australia.
Students wore orange or almost orange clothes as a symbol of equality and harmony. At our assembly at
the end of the day, Mr Cameron conducted the school in a percussion and singing rendition of our
wonderful school song. Look out on Facebook and in this newsletter, for a range of pictures from this
fantastic day.
Parents, carers and staff donated cultural food for a lovely lunch at 1:30–2:30pm. We all shared food, stories
and had a great time together. This is something we value at Warwick Farm Public School!
I am at school on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the C4K room in 2019 and I am here to answer your
questions, hear your feedback and help your family. Please drop to say hello and have a chat.
Please enjoy the collage of pictures from our staff/parent lunch! Enjoy the weekend!
Cameron
Cameron Outterside
Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Congratulations to Mrs Cranney for administering such a huge and successful event (assisted by Mr Cameron
and Mrs Jackson). Thank you to Mrs Abbas and Mrs Dehn for assisting Mr Cameron with setting up the
parent/staff lunch. Teamwork is the key to success at our school!
Thank you to Mrs Smalley for her address to the staff, parents and carers at our lunch (on behalf of the
Executive) and huge thanks to all parents for preparing contributing delicious food and attending our cultural
lunch.
LIVERPOOL NEIGHBOURHOOD CONNECTIONS- SCHOOL CANTEEN
A variety of freshly made healthy snacks are made daily and available at recess and lunch. Watch the blackboard for fresh homemade soups and meals that may vary daily depending on season. Canteen lunch
orders need to be placed by 9:00am.
ASSEMBLY ROSTER
School Assemblies will be held every two weeks on Friday mornings, from 9:15am until 10:15am
in the School Hall.
Classes take turns in leading the Assembly.
All community members are invited to attend.
Term 1 Class
Week 10
5 April
2 Coogee
DATES TO REMEMBER
Term 4 Event
Wednesday
27th March
Coffee & Chat
9:00-10:00am C4K Room
Wednesday
27th March
PaTCH Program
10:00-11:00am C4K Room
Thursday
4th April
P&C Meeting
Tuesday
9th April
ANZAC Ceremony
10:30am-11:00am
Wednesday
10th April
Parent Teacher Interviews
Thursday
11th April
Fun Day
Friday
12th April
Last Day Term 1
Monday
29th April
School Development Day
Tuesday
30th April
Students return to school
KIDS CLUB WARWICK FARM NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE EACH MONDAY (during school terms)
3:15PM – 4:15PM
PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ONLY
FREE SERVICE KIDS CRAFT ACTIVITIES
HOMEWORK HELP IF NEEDED
READING
GAMES
Enrolments essential.
Enquires welcome in person at the Neighbourhood Centre
or phone 9600 0600
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