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Term 3 Week 8

Thursday 4 September 2014

Principal’s Report Dear parents/caregivers,

School Administrative and Support Staff Recognition Week 2014 –Stepping up to the Challenge

This week is National Recognition Week for all SAS Staff in schools. Every day of the school year SAS Staff face

new challenges in the running of our public school and the provision of the quality education which our

children need. They are constantly adapting to change so that our children can have the best education

possible.

Our SAS staff include Ms Julie Deane, School Administrative Manager (SAM), Mrs Louise Skinner, School

Administrative Officer (SAO), our Student Support Learning Officers (SLSO) are, Mrs Nicola Smith, Mrs Brooke

Marriott, Mrs Jenni Stroinec, Mrs Debbie Collins, Mrs Sharon Higginbottom, Mrs Annette Lawson (cleaner)

and our General Assistant (GA) Mr Nigel Wilson.

We are extremely fortunate to have such an amazing team of caring, helpful staff who go out of their way to

support the students, staff and parents of Wangi Wangi Public School.

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!

Goodbye!

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Mrs Brooke Marriott, this is Mrs Marriott’s last week. Mrs

Marriott will be missed by both staff and students.

Water Safety Program K-6

On Wednesday of this week all classes participated in a water safety program run by the life guards of Lake

Macquarie City Council. This was a great opportunity to refresh the children’s understanding of safe

behaviours in and around water prior to the onslaught of beautiful, sunny, swimming weather.

Year 5/6 completed an Advanced Water Safety course and all were awarded the ‘A Matter of Seconds

Certificate’. In order to achieve this certificate they all demonstrated the ability to perform emergency care

through DR ABC. While this was a very enjoyable activity it also has the potential to be a life-saving lesson!

NAPLAN- Year 3 and Year 5

NAPLAN is a national test that is specifically designed to provide a snapshot of your child’s learning in literacy

and numeracy. NAPLAN 2014 results have just arrived in our school, student reports have been sent home to

parents/caregivers today. Year 5 and year 3 teachers will complete an in depth analysis of the results and we

will hold a parent meeting early in Term 4.

Jenni Langford

Principal

Scarecrow Competition Wangi Wangi Neighbourhood Sustainability Group is holding a

scarecrow competition and all classes in our school are

involved. K/1 will revamp the original scarecrow in the vegie

patch and the other four classes are designing their own

scarecrow.

The scarecrows will be completed by the end of the term, ready

for judging during the holidays. Teachers are excited about this

competition and want their scarecrow to be the best!

A special thanks to Rod Haines for providing classes with the

framework for their scarecrows.

The results will be announced on 11th

October, stay tuned to

find out more information.

Merit Awards

Kinder Lucy Kosky, Jaylen Smith, Aston Walsh,

Mitchell Cavell-Hall.

Yr 1/2 Liliana Hayes, Charlie Prescott, Ben Spencer,

Paul Marks Gray, Jayden Martin, Liam Slatyer,

Cooper Walsh.

Yr 2/3 Chloe Vane, Dylan Gobbo, Jazmine Nipperess,

Bailey Jones, Lawson Latham, Oliver Tabone.

Yr 4/5 Holly Marks Gray, Dylan Eastwood,

Hayley Pickering, Jacob Kiellor, Griffin Haines,

Mack Hill.

Yr 5/6 Zali Mertens, Jorja Walsh, Logan Brodie,

Georgie-Rose Connors, Siena Johnson,

Erin Goodwin, Destiny Hoppe, Sarah Morgan,

Zeb Coughlin, Conor Plows.

Responsible Pet Visit

Dolly is a white and caramel colour. Dolly has floppy ears and

was very fluffy. Dolly had a visit to us because she wanted us to

learn about dogs. Nicky showed us about safety and the rule was

if there was an angry dog you have to stop hands by your side,

be as quiet as a mouse and look down at the ground. Then I had

a pat of Dolly. Kiara Gee 1/2

Dolly is cute. I learnt that when you see an angry dog, take three

steps back then be as quiet as a mouse and eyes to the ground.

If there is a sad dog just walk past and if they have a red and

yellow collar that means they have bitten someone.

Liam Slatyer 1/2

Dolly was cute and fluffy. Dolly was very quiet, as quiet as a

mouse. We learnt that some puppies have a red and yellow

collar that means they have bitten some people. Dolly was a

cocker spaniel. We got to pat Dolly. Twelve people got to pat the

dog. Jayden Martin 1/2

Debating Gala Day Once again, we have entered a school team in the Lake

Macquarie Debating competition. As part of this competition, on

Monday of this week, we hosted a debating gala day with

Barnsley, Wyee, Toronto, Biriban and Nords Wharf primary

schools. Our Wangi team - Nakita Yates, Zali Mertens, Ella Geach

and Callum Prescott had a fantastic day. We participated in three

debates and won two of these. The topics for the debates were

‘That parents should be punished for their children’s mistakes’

(we managed to convincingly argue that they should!); ‘That

Social Networking Sites are Harmful’ and ‘That we are not alone’.

We were extremely proud of our team who were very gracious

in both winning and defeat. Our time keepers, chair-people and

audience also represented our school with pride. All visitors to

our school commented on our lovely environment and positive

feel to our school. We will participate in another Gala day in the

last week of school – our preparations are under way!

Spelling Bee Competition On Monday, 9

th September, Lachlan Hill, Griffin Haines, Nathan

Hayes and Kiri Garnett will represent our school to compete in

the annual Zone Spelling Bee Competition. Good luck to our

spellers!

A big Thank You from the GOT IT! Team

The GOT IT! Team would like to thank all the Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 Parents for taking the time to complete the blue questionnaire form for their child. The response from parents was terrific! Many thanks to the teachers for their support too.

The GOT IT! Team will be running the small group part of the program on Thursday morning’s at the school in Term 4 2014. Also during Term 4 2014 the Kinder, Year 1 and Year 2 Teachers will be delivering a classroom based program called Fun Friends to all children which focuses on the development of social and emotional skills.

The GOT IT! Team is currently contacting some families to organise a time to talk about which part of the program will best suit their family’s needs. A big thank you to parents who have already met with the team!

Morisset High School Community

Strategic Planning Afternoon On Tuesday 16th September in the Morisset High School Library from 5-30pm until 7-30pm Mr Bennett (Deputy Principal) and I will be conducting a planning workshop for our parents and community members. It is important, with any strategic and long term planning, that the community is in control. Parents, caregivers and community members are welcome to come along if you would like to take part in the meeting and work with us on the future direction of our school. Please RSVP by Friday 12th September by calling the school on 49 731 999 Mark Snedden Principal Morisset High school

What’s on at WWPS: Week 8

Fri 5 Sept P&C Father’s Day Stall Week 9

Tues 9 Sept Yr 2/3 Art Class Full dress rehearsals Thurs 11 Sept Junior Netball Gala Day Fri 12 Sept Yr 5/6 Canberra - 2

nd $100 instalment due

Week 10 Tues 16 Sept K-3 “Still Awake Still” @ Civic Theatre P&C Meeting 6:30pm staffroom Thurs 18 Sept Debating Gala Day “Evening of Entertainment” @ Workers Club Fri 19 Sept Pirate Day K-2

Last day of term 3 TERM 4 Week 1

Tues 7 Oct Students return for Term 4

Week 2 Thurs 16 Oct Yr 3&4 Soccer Gala Day

Week 3 Thurs 23 Oct Kinder Orientation 2:15pm

Week 4 Wed 29 Oct Debating @ Morisset HS Thurs 30 Oct Kinder Orientation 9:30am

Please refer to our website’s calendar for more details. www.wangiwangi-p.school.nsw.edu.au

Book Parade

Even though the weather was not kind to us we went ahead with a wet weather contingency plan. The weather didn’t dampen the spirit of the children and the range of book character costuming was amazing. There are some extremely creative parents and students at Wangi Wangi Public School.

Evening of Entertainment – Dress Rehearsal

A full dress rehearsal is on Tuesday, 9th

September, please send

your child’s costume to school on this day.

Casual Required

Highly motivated, organised, agile and reliable person required

for small manufacturing business located in Wangi.

Duties include assembly & packaging by hand.

On the job training supplied.

Position suits local person with manual drivers licence.

Hours 9:30am – 3pm Mon –Fri.

Females are encouraged to apply.

Post resume Po Box 84 Wangi Wangi 2267.

Applications close Fri 12 Sept 2014

Community Notices

Business Sponsors

Myuna Bay Sport & Recreation Centre

Is running Kids Camps during school holidays. For more information go

to www.dsr.nsw.gov.au/kidscamps or call 13 13 02

Kids Club

At Wangi Uniting Church 4pm - 6pm every second Tuesday for

stories, music and craft. Date for this Term: 16 Sept

P&C Father’s Day Stall

Will be held at school on

Thursday 4th

& Friday 5th

September. Gifts range from $2 - $10

P&C News

Hunter Sports Centre

For information on Boot Camp, Social Touch Football Comps, Holiday

Programs and Vacation Care, visit www.hsc.org.au or call 4953 6366