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UNLOCKING THE BRILLIANCE IN EACH OF US

BRONZEAurora Sultana- Kindergarten

Aiden Hinds - Year 1 Levi Lane - Year 3

Kale Grierson - Year 3 (x2) Zac Carney - Year 6 (x4) Ivy Thelning - Year 6 (x3) Ruby Sutter - Year 6 (x3)

SILVER AWARDSAva Baird - Year 3

Kale Grierson - Year 3 Levi Lane - Year 3

Kristzian Papp - Year 3 Zac Carney - Year 6 (x2) Ruby Sutter - Year 6 (x2)

Ivy Thelning - Year 6 Jayden Maalouf - Year 9

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TERM 4, NOVEMBER 2020 :: ISSUE 13

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THE WADALBA NEWS | page 2

Gold AwardsWe are beginning to prepare for our end of year presentation.

If your child is due to receive their Gold Award please let me know by Friday November 13th as these medals need to be engraved. To receive their gold award a student must have:

- 3 silver awards

- have taken part in one extra-curricular activity at some stage over their schooling

- have completed some kind of community service (such as clean up Australia day, Peer support, kinder buddy etc).

Unfortunately we are still unsure whether parents will be able to attend this event, but if this is still prohibited we will be ensuring that families all have access to photos of the event.

Ms Sanday

Deputy Principal



Kindergarten 2021 Orientation

THINGS TO BRING


PROGRESS WITH PRIDE

TUESDAY 3rd NOVEMBER

8.40am: Students dropped off at school hall. Year 5 Buddies will accompany students to kinder classrooms.10.15am: Students collected from school hall.

8.40am: Students dropped off at school hall. Year 5 Buddies will accompany students to kinder classrooms.10.15am: Students collected from school hall.

TUESDAY 10th NOVEMBER

10th NovemberHat

KINDERGARTEN 2021 ORIENTATION SESSIONS

Kindergarten

students commence

Thursday 28th

January 2021

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Due to COVID-19 restrictions we will only be having two orientation sessions on the 3rd and 10th of November. Further details will be given at our Information evening.



In The Classroom With 2SWe have a busy term ahead of us to end the year that is going to be productive and enjoyable. I would like to acknowledge all of the hard work that students, parents and caregivers have put into this crazy year. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and is a reflection of your commitment to your child’s education.

Students have been working hard throughout the year to improve their reading and writing. This has been achieved through various daily literacy activities and the enthusiastic approach to our Home Reading Program.

In Maths, 2S have been working on some complex addition and subtraction questions, which require carrying and trading. 2S also have been enjoying our weekly game of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?,’ which is based on the maths topic for the week.

2S were able to visit Miss Rolfe in her art class every fortnight in Term 3. Students learnt about numerous artistic techniques and were able to produce some very impressive pieces of art.

In Science, 2S worked with Miss Kennedy in exploring different properties of objects in the unit Bend it, Stretch it! Students were able to complete a variety of science experiments to develop their knowledge and understandings.

In Sport and Physical Education we have another busy term ahead. 2S will begin their cricket lessons this week, learning important skills such as throwing and catching.

2S has been developing their rhythm and timing with Miss Green during weekly lessons. Miss Green has identified a few potential musicians in 2S.

I look forward to ending this year off with the wonderful 2S and the pleasure that they are to teach.

Tom Scriven



In The Classroom With 2S Continued



1/2R Poetry ContinuedIn The Classroom With 2S Continued



1/2R Poetry Our PicturesDebatingThis year the Wadalba Stage Three debating team has reached new heights. With hard work and dedication, we have been able to successfully reach the STATE level. This is the first time Wadalba Community School has accomplished this.

We are very proud of ourselves and will continue to work hard in the future in order to get as far as we can. This year, the competition started with 666 teams across NSW and we are one of only 64 teams left in the competition! Although us debaters have worked hard, our debating teacher, Ms. Snell has always been there to help and guide us. We definitely owe her our thanks.

Last week, we had our first Round 2 State Debate but unfortunately, it had to be postponed due to an emergency lockdown. Although it was quite alarming, we felt very safe with all the teachers comforting us.

On Thursday in week 2, as a result of the previous events we tried again. Our topic was that in Primary we should have feedback instead of grades and marks. With lots of perseverance, we were able to win the debate and we are now going to Round 3 of state in Week 4!

We all love debating and we are extremely lucky to have Ms. Snell as our debating teacher. Thank you.

Written by: Ruby (1st speaker), Isabella (2nd speaker), Matilda (3rd speaker), Sienna (Team Advisor), and Riley (Chairperson)



1/2R Our Pictures At The FarmNgara Message StickLast week the Ngara Message Stick has made its way to Wadalba Community School.

The tradition of the message stick goes way back in Aboriginal culture and history and we are honoured to bring this proud tradition back into current times.

Each year, the message stick travels to all of the schools in the Ngara AECG as it makes its way to Wyong High School for the Ngara Assembly of Excellence in Term 4.

Here, it will be handed back to the Ngara AECG representatives for safe keeping until the next year, when it starts another journey.

The message we pass on is around celebration, always moving forward and working together.



1/2R Our Pictures At The Farm ContinuedGenius HourGenius Hour is a chance for students in Years 3-6 to research an area of their own choice, culminating in a final project that is shared with their peers and teachers. Teachers from both Primary and High School are there to assist only, with students being the drivers of their learning.

Students have now wrapped up another year of Genius Hour with their final showcase last week. We are so proud of the students’ determination and what they have been able to achieve this year.



Genius Hour Continued



Athletics Carnival

ATHLETICS AGE CHAMPIONS 2020 Junior Boy – Henry Polak

Junior Girl – Tamzen Maddrell

11 Year Boy – Noah Edwards

11 Year Girl – Eva O’Brien

Senior Boy – Levi Barrientos

Senior Girl – Mikayla Geammal

NEW RECORD HOLDERS ATHLETICS Junior Long Jump – Tamzen Maddrell 3.59m

(previous Asenaca Leweniqila 2015 3.24s)

10 Years 100m – Indibelle Cassin/Tamzen Maddrell 15.31s

(previous Janayah Boyden 2018 17.22s)

11 Years 100m – Noah Edwards 14.76s

(previous Semi Leweniqila 2019 14.93s)

Junior 200m – Tamzen Maddrell 32.62s

(previous Olivia Simpson 2010 34.93s)

12/13 Years 200m – Levi Barrientos 29.63s

(previous Isaac Simpson 2008 30.56s)



Athletics Carnival ResultsGIRLS 1st 2nd 3rd JUNIOR 200M Tamzen Maddrell Indibelle Cassin Madison Koen 11 YEAR 200M Eva O’Brien Rhynisha Grech Tayah Black 12/13 YR 200M Mikayla Geammal Janayah Boyden Matilda Rowe 8 YEAR 100M Dakota Johnson Keelie Herder Heidi Mileshkin 9 YEAR 100M Daniela Barrientos Zoe Keegan Dakota Black 10 YEAR 100M Indibelle Cassin/Tamzen Maddrell Madison Koen 11 YEAR 100M Eva O’Brien Rhynisha Grech Tayah Black 12 YEAR 100M Janayah Boyden Mikayla Geammal Kaleaha Shaw 13 YEAR 100M Ella Swift JUNIOR 800M Dakota Johnson Tileah Peterson Amarisa Harrison 11 YEAR 800M Tayah Black Rynisha Grech 12/13 YR 800M Mikayla Geammal Matilda Rowe Ella Swift JR SHOT PUT Tamzen Maddrell Indibelle Cassin Kylah Harrison 11 Y SHOT PUT Eva O’Brien Yooralla Samuel Caydence Young 12/13 SHOT PUT Matilda Rowe Janayah Boyden Ella Swift JR LONG JUMP Tamzen Maddrell Madison Koen Indibelle Cassin 11 LONG JUMP Eva O’Brien Yooralla Samuel Mia Harrison 12/13 LONG JUMP Emily Baird Mikayla Geammal Isabella Koen JUNIOR DISCUS Tamzen Maddrell Indibelle Cassin Tileah Peterson 11 YR DISCUS Ellissa McLean Mackenzie Ellis Caydence Young 12/13 Y DISCUS Matilda Rowe Isabella Koen Janayah Boyden

BOYS 1st 2nd 3rd JUNIOR 200M Henry Polak Kai Dunn Owen Bryant JUNIOR 200M MC Ashton Burgess 11 YEARS 200M Noah Edwards Jayden Maddrell Dylan Spartalis 12/13 YR 200M Levi Barrientos Will Keegan Nate Gilchrist 8 YEAR 100M Henry Polak Lachlan Johnstone Curtis Honeyman 9 YEAR 100M Owen Bryant Kai Camley Ralph Ansted 10 YEAR 100M Quade Gore Daniel Bolton Thomas Porter 10 YEARS 100M MC Ashton Burgess 11 YEAR 100M Noah Edwards Ewan Atmore Jayden Maddrell 12 YEAR 100M Levi Barrientos Will Keegan Aadan Herder JUNIOR 800M Kai Dunn Henry Polak Brodie Purtle JUNIOR 800M MC Ashton Burgess 11 YEAR 800M Noah Edwards Jayden Maddrell Dylan Spartalis 12/13 YR 800M Levi Barrientos Will Keegan Bryce Wells JR SHOT PUT Thomas Porter Koopa Neaves Kaiden Breen JR SHOT PUT MC Ashton Burgess 11 Y SHOT PUT Ewan Atmore Jake Rogers Jai Smith 12/13 SHOT PUT Tyler Hazeltine Will Keegan Levi Barrientos JR LONG JUMP Lachlan Johnstone Peyton Murray Henry Polak 11 LONG JUMP Noah Edwards Dylan Spartalis Jayden Maddrell 12/13 LONG JP Levi Barrientos Nate Gilchrist Aadan Herder JUNIOR DISCUS Koopa Neaves Thomas Porter Kai Dunn JUNIOR DISCUS MC Ashton Burgess 11 YR DISCUS Ewan Atmore Tallen Gasson Noah Edwards 12/13 YR DISCUS Will Keegan Tyler Hazeltine Seth Bolton



Athletics Carnvial Continued



Attendance Matters

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Healthy Lifestyles

Mushroom, spinach and lentillasagneGreen frittataEggplant tagine

Any leftovers can be used in thelunch box the next day!

MEAT-FREE MONDAY.

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