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8NORTH WAGGA NORTH WAGGA PUBLIC SCHOOL

Building a Culture of Excellence

: 6921 3533 : 54 Hampden Ave, North Wagga Wagga

: www.northwagga-p.schools.nsw.edu.au : northwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

What’s on at NWPS……

Wednesday 21st August NWPS celebrates NAIDOC Day – MUFTI DAY - Red, yellow and black clothing

Thursday 22nd August K-2 Assembly 2.15pm, Years 3-6 Assembly 2.40pm

Tuesday 27th August School Photos- Full Winter School Uniform

Wednesday 28th August Father’s Day Stall

Thursday 29th August Year 3 Great Aussie Resort Excursion

Thurs- Fri 29-30th August Year 4 Great Aussie Resort Excursion

Wednesday 4th September P & C Meeting 6.00pm in the staffroom

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Who does not love to dress up? For me, it is one of my favourite days in the school calendar. It has been fabulous

to see the enthusiasm and participation of students as we celebrate Book Week 2019 with our annual Book

Character Parade. Parents and carers have gone to so much effort to ensure their children resemble characters

from their favourite books. Support during the parade with family and friends watching and then sharing a picnic

lunch is always appreciated.

I wish to thank Mrs McIntosh for her time and organisation and our generous school community for supporting our annual Book Fair. It was lovely to see so many books donated back to our library and most importantly, it helps us send the message that we value reading and the importance of books! I am very pleased to let our school community know that Ms Moore was successful in her application to relieve as Aboriginal Learning and Wellbeing Officer at Wagga District Office. It is a five-week appointment, starting on Monday 26 August until the end of the term. We wish Ms Moore the very best as this is a fabulous opportunity for her and we look forward to her return at the beginning of Term 4. Miss Amanda Case will be teaching Yellow class in Ms Moore’s absence. Tomorrow we will be celebrating NAIDOC Day, with activities starting after recess for the duration of the day. I would like to thank Mrs. Hilton for her time and effort coordinating this day for the students as we recognise Aboriginal culture and history. Students are welcome to wear red, black and yellow mufti clothes for the day. Just a reminder school photos will be taken next Tuesday. Students are to wear their full winter uniform, including black school shoes.

Sometimes being Principal has its very difficult moments…

Recently we have had much sadness within our school staff. Tragically Mrs Archer,

Mrs Frogley and Mrs Baker have all lost a treasured member of their family. I am sure

the whole North Wagga community joins with the remaining staff to extend our

deepest sympathy as they are all extremely valued and special members of our staff.

We are missing them dearly and look forward to their return.

Have a fabulous week! Trudy Standley Acting Principal

CELEBRATING NAIDOC DAY WEDNESDAY 23rd AUGUST Naidoc Week fell in the school holidays this year. To celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, NWPS are celebrating NAIDOC Day this Wednesday 21 August. Students will be participating in a range of dance, didgeridoo playing, storytelling, games, art, craft and cooking of johnny cakes. Students are encouraged to come in mufti dress of colours red, black and yellow.

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PLANNING FOR 2020 To assist with planning for 2020 please let the school know as soon as possible if your child/children will not be attending NWPS in 2020. Thankyou. CELEBRATING STAGE 2 NETBALL GALA DAY I had the privilege of taking 2 netball teams to the Stage 2 Netball Gala Day on Friday 16th August. The girls all played very well and did our school proud with fantastic behaviour, attitude and team spirit. A big thank you goes to Mr Tuckett for bringing and setting up a tent for us and also to the many parents who came along to support the girls. Once again many thanks to Jane Wadley for organising referees for the teams. A great day had by all! Mrs Virginia Quilliam

CANTEEN NEWS

Wednesday 21st August - CANTEEN CLOSED FOR LUNCH ORDERS

Friday 23rd August - Carol Mulley, Dave West, Help needed (12-2PM)

Wednesday 28th August - Jenny Chobdynski

Friday 30th August - Emma Miller, Emma McKenzie

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS

Enrol now for Kindy 2020!

NWPS Enrolment Panel meeting

will be Mondy, 2nd September.

UNIFORM SHOP NEWS!

We are now selling bottle green polar fleece beanies

for $5 from the school office each morning.

SORRY CANTEEN CLOSED

THIS WEDNESDAY 21ST

open for snacks only

at lunchtime!

REMINDER: NOTES TO BE RETURNED STAGE 3 BALLARAT EXCURSION- Full payment $350 due by 23rd August

YEARS 1 & 2 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST, LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM- Due now

PHOTO ENVELOPES- Due back in on PHOTO DAY, TUESDAY 27TH AUGUST

The photographer will collect them from the students.

SCHOOL PHOTOS

STEWART HOUSE VISIT

Two NWPS students have had an opportunity over the last two weeks to attend Stewart House. Both students have recalled part of their experiences: Maddy: ‘ When we got to Stewart House we had a little meeting to know if we were going to be upstairs or downstairs. I was lucky to be upstairs with 14 other girls. On Tuesday it was my class day where we did worksheets. On Wednesday my class went to the zoo and we stayed there the whole day. On the last day we had to get up at 5:50am to get ready and say our goodbyes to the other students that we met. Danny: ‘The boys cabin was fun. I met some nice people. The best things I did were the tie dye, jewellery making and pottery. We went to The Australian Museum and the Maritime Museum. We also visited SOPAC and the Olympic Pool. The zoo was really good too. I had the best time at Stewart House!’ NWPS AWARDS ASSEMBLY All are invited to our next Awards Assemblies this Thursday. At 2:15pm will be the K – Yr 2 Assembly and 2:40pm for the

Yr 3 – Yr 6 Assembly. This will be held in the hall and al are welcome to attend.

Last week all students received their own photo envelope. Please keep this in a safe place until photo day.

All photo envelopes must be returned on photo day Tuesday 27th August

If you require a sibling envelope please collect one from the

school office.

Thankyou!

REMINDER:

SCHOOL PHOTOS

TUESDAY 27th AUGUST

FULL WINTER SCHOOL

UNIFORM REQUIRED

BLACK SHOES ESSENTIAL!

Please note: Year 6 students may wear their Year 6 shirts under the NWPS green jumper.

PSSA TOUCH FOOTBALL KNOCKOUT

Last Thursday the senior

boys and girls touch

football teams travelled

to Jubilee Park to

participate in Rounds 3

and 4 of the PSSA

knockout.

Boys

The boys’ 1st game was

against Wagga Public

School. After a tight first

half the scores were

locked together at 2 all at

half time and with the

team showing some

great team football, the

boys eventually went

down 8 – 4 in a very fast

played game.

The 2nd game saw the boys come up against Coolamon Central School. Again the boys gave their best, defending

as strong team but unfortunately the Coolamon team were too good on the day and winning 10 – 3.

Girls

The girls’ 1st match was against Wagga Public School. The girls came out firing scoring a try with the 1st set of 6. From there on they didn’t give Wagga Public a chance, playing fast and skillful football and running away with the game 9 – 2. The 2nd match saw the girls verse South Wagga Public School. The girls faced off with a very well drilled team. They played some very good football and tried very hard, but unfortunately ended up going down 8 – 1. I would like to congratulate both of the teams on their performance and doing North Wagga Public School very proud. Well done boys and girls!

FATHERS DAY STALL

day

EVERYONE

ENJOYED

OUR

BOOK WEEK

PARADE!

COMMUNITY NEWS

Intersport Wagga Lake Run Ride

Schools Challenge 2019

The Wagga Lake Run and Ride is the largest free entry community

participation sporting event in the Wagga and surrounding areas.

Participants can walk or run 5km, or ride 10km around Lake Albert and

through the streets of Wagga on Sunday the 29th September.

This year's Wagga Lake Run Ride

includes a new Schools Challenge to

encourage participation and support

local schools. When students enter the

Lake Run Ride, they can nominate a

school for the Schools challenge. The

school with the greatest number of

finishing participants will win the $500

Schools Challenge prize.

Come on NWPS students

let’s get running

and win this prize!!!