NEWSLETTER

FOR

29th November, 2017

Purpose Statement

Wentworth Public School prepares our students for a successful future by providing quality educational

opportunities for all, which encourage life-long learning.

We emphasize strong reading, writing and math skills, the learning of new things, getting along with others,

having fun and following school values.

93—107 Darling Street, Wentworth Phone: 03 50273146 or 0350273489 or Fax: 03 50273778

E-mail: wentworth-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Website: www.wentworth-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The posting of some very important letters!

Year 5 Leadership Speeches

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS FITNESS EQUIPMENT OPENING

This Friday, we will have the official opening of the oval fitness equipment at 1:30pm. Everyone is

welcome to attend the short ceremony.

VOLUNTEERS’ AFTERNOON TEA

Immediately following the opening, we will have our volunteers’ ‘thank you’ afternoon tea in the dining

room. All parents, carers and community members who have assisted the school in any way during the

year are invited to attend. If you have assisted in kitchen/garden, the canteen or fundraising

activities, please come along. You are most welcome!

MUSIC SHOWCASE

Our music showcase will feature acts from all classes. Please come along and see your children

perform. The performances will be held in the music room, commencing at 2:30pm.

LIONS CLUB OF MILDURA MAGIC SHOW

I have handed out all of the tickets to the magic show this Friday evening. Tickets are sponsored by

local businesses and are distributed to schools to pass on to families who may like a special treat

leading up to Christmas. Please write a ‘thank you’ note to the business that has sponsored the tickets

you have been given. If you do not want to use the tickets, please return them, as others are on the

waiting list.

PRESENTATION EVENING

Our annual presentation evening is on Thursday, 7th December, commencing at 6:45pm at the Sporting

Complex. All students are encouraged to attend, in full school uniform. Not all students will receive an

award, but it is important that all of our students acknowledge the achievements of their peers.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

MINDFULNESS

It is very easy to focus on the things that don’t work out right. It is a part of human nature to do

this. We are encouraging students to focus on the positive and, when angry or upset, to take a few

deep breaths, get a drink and find a quiet place to calm down, rather than reacting in a negative way

straight away. This is a great strategy to use at home too, and not just for the kids!

Cath Eddie

Principal

EARLY LEARNING GROUP NEWS This Friday 1/12/17 will be our last ELG session for the year. Best Start interview reminder dates

and times will be sent to parents/carers prior to school starting. If times do not suit please contact

the office or myself to arrange a more convenient time.

I have enjoyed getting to know all of the students and am super excited to be their Kindergarten

Teacher next year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child as we guide them to reach

for the stars.

If you have any questions or concerns please call in and see me before or after school, or

alternatively please ring the office and leave a message.

Leanne Byrnes

K/1B

Hi Everyone,

I can’t believe that we are in week 8 already and that there are only 26 sleeps until Christmas.

K/1 posted their letters to Santa last week and we were very appreciative that John at the Post

Office was able to give us a tour and talk about the ‘journey of a letter’.

We have been finding messages on our alphabet board each morning. We are not sure who has been

leaving us messages but I am sure that all will be revealed shortly.

Our excursion in to Mildura is next Wednesday 6th December. Permission notes and payment of $10

is due this Friday.

K/1 is excited to show off their musical talents at the music showcase on Friday. Hope you can make

it.

Have a great week

Leanne Byrnes

1/2P It's busy, busy, busy in 1/2P as we approach the end of the term. Last week, we wrote and published

letters to Santa. We walked down to the post office to post them on Thursday. Don't be surprised if

you receive a reply in the mail shortly.

We require a variety of recyclable items to use for building challenges over the next two weeks. If

you or your child could please bring in cardboard boxes (no bigger than a cereal box), tubes and

plastic bottles it would be greatly appreciated.

This week we have had a new edition to the class, Poppy Snowflake. She will be keeping an eye on the

students over the next 3 weeks.

Next Wednesday 6th December, we will be going to Mildura for our infants excursion. Don't forget,

permission notes and payment of $10 is due this Friday.

This Friday 1/2P will be demonstrating their extraordinary musical talents at the showcase. We

would love to share this experience with friends and family.

Keep smiling,

Yvette Pomroy 2/3H The countdown is on!

We’ve been busy again in 2/3. We have been practicing persuasive writing and have been working on

our measurement skills.

If there are any more students with family photos for history, please bring them in.

Thanks

Erin Hammerton

3/4F For the next 2 weeks, the class will be engaging in a unit on “Celebrations”. This unit will focus on

Christmas and its history.

Last week during our STEM session, students challenged themselves constructing the biggest

possible tower using one deck of playing cards. Some students managed to stack three layers of the

tower.

Diaries will be checked every Friday. It would be much appreciated if students could donate any fruit

for our crunch and sip.

Have a wonderful week ahead,

Kathryn Fernandez

5M It’s almost the final countdown to the term/year, although there still seems to be many functions to

tick off the list.

Congratulation to all the Year 5’s who did a fantastic job with their leadership speeches at Monday’s

special assembly. News of the outcome will be announced at next week’s Thursday evenings

Presentation Night. This is just another reason why it is important to ensure all students attend this

function.

We wish Tyler, Kayden and Jayden all the best with their trip to Sydney next week. The will be

spending the last two weeks of term at Stewart House.

Reminders:

Fruit donations for daily Crunch & Sip. Diaries with updated Reading Data due this Friday

Year 6 Farewell Dinner – Tuesday 12th December. Please read the SPECIAL YEAR 5 & 6

NEWS item.

Stay Safe,

Sandra Marziano

6H Only a few more weeks left! All the Year 6’s are getting very excited about the end of the year.

While Mrs Halls has been away we have been looking at various celebrations around the world and also

how other countries celebrate Christmas.

All invites for the Year 6 Farewell Dinner have been handed out. It is important that all students

send in a RSVP to Miss Marzie or Mrs Shields by Friday 1st December. The event is being held at the

Wentworth Town Hall on Tuesday 12th December commencing at 5.45pm. Further information is

located in the newsletter.

Mrs Halls will be returning from her overseas trip next week. She will be back on deck on Wednesday

6th December.

Thank you for having me Year 6.

Jordana Shields

SPECIAL YEAR 5 & 6 NEWS · YEAR 6 FAREWELL DRESS CODE : Boys are expected to wear trousers, a button-up

shirt, tie and correct footwear (not sports shoes or thongs!). Girls should have clothing that

covers their shoulders and is of an adequate length. Strapless/spaghetti strap tops and

short skirts are strongly discouraged. If you are unsure about your child’s clothing, you are

welcomed to send it in for Mrs Eddie, Miss Marzie or Mrs Halls to double check for you.

· ATTENDANCE RSVP’s: All RSVP’s are due back by this Friday 1st December. If your

child/children do not return one, it will be assumed they are not attending this special event

which would be very unfortunate.

ALL PRIMARY CLASSES NEWS - YEAR 6 FAREWELL DINNER Year 6 Farewell Formal Aspect: Year 5’s and 6’s please note the farewell commences at

5:45pm on Tuesday 12th December at the Wentworth Town Hall. The program for the

evening commences with a brief introduction, followed by a wonderful meal. This is followed

by a special presentation to the Year 6’s and their farewell speeches. Finishing off with the

traditional disco.

As part of our Year 6 Farewell Dinner celebrations, Year 3 and 4 are invited to attend the

traditional disco. The disco begins at 7.30pm and runs until 8.30pm.

INFANTS EXCURSION REMINDER Next week on Wednesday 6th December, is the Infants excursion to Mildura. We will be having

recess at Park for Play, lunch and enjoying the maze and cave at Woodsies and then visiting the

Mildura Library. The cost of this excursion is $10. Permission notes went home last week and need to

be returned this Friday with payment. If you need another note please see the front office.

Leanne Byrnes

CYBER OWLS – CYBER SAFETY INFORMATION SESSION

A parent information session will be held in the Coomealla High School library, on Monday 4th

December 2017 at 6.30pm (approx. 1hr). There is no cost.

Parent topics include

What are the biggest security threats to kids?

Digital footprints and online stalking

What are the dangers of “Free Wi-Fi”

How do I talk with my child about security?

Social media safety

Cyberbullying laws

How do we protect our family’s computers?

MUSIC LESSONS Louise Judd has vacancies for piano, keyboard, flute, clarinet and voice lessons. Please

contact Louise on 0408596944 for further information.

Achievement Certificates

Class Awards: Never giving up.

K/1B – Callum Allen and Raymond Rodgers

1/2P – Kasey Dwyer and Aaliyah Mitchell

2/3H – Toby Rankin and Kirra Janson

3/4F – Megan Farnsworth and Shauna Lawson

5M – Monique Payne and Jaita Rodgers

6M – James Vine and Drew Thompson

November Birthdays

28th Jakoda Kennedy 6

Caiden - Adelaide Lachlan - Adelaide Denzal - Adelaide

Sky Lee - Fiji Breanna - Cairns Laura – New York City