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16 Smith Rd, Elermore Vale, NSW

2287 Ph: 02 49559963 or 02 49516669 Fax: 02 49502179

Email: wallsends-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Follow us on Skoolbag Website: http://www.wallsends-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

The Wallsend South Public School community values and respects all people as individuals and believes in

life-long learning, the celebration of success and the achievement of academic and social potential for all, in

a secure, stimulating and challenging environment.

Week 3 Term 1 2017

Day Canteen Helpers Uniform Shop Helpers

Tuesday Kristen Churnside 8.45-9.15am Tracey Mahoney Jackie Pitkin Sandra Dart (Reserve)

Wednesday Jemma Greentree Maxine Robinson

2.30-3.00pm Wendy Wade Carolyn Dean Rachael Metcalfe (Reserve)

Thursday Frances Lambkin Kim Harrison Jane Chapman

Not open

Friday Amanda Maguire Leanne Sendjirdjian Sue Siderovski Tammie Jones

8.45-9.15am Tammie Jones Nina Afza Kylie Robinson (Reserve)

Monday Not open

Day This week is Week 3 Term 1 commencing Monday February 6

Next week is Week 4 Term 1 2017 commencing Monday February 13

Monday

Tuesday AFL Student Talk Parent / Teacher meetings

School Council Meeting 6pm P&C 7pm

Wednesday ATSIC Parent Meeting 2pm

Thursday Kinder Photos

Friday Swim Carnival @The Forum

http://www.wallsends-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/

Principal’s Reflections

It was wonderful to meet all our excited 2017 Kindergarten students and their families last Thursday as the children began their first day of “big school”. I had the lovely opportunity to vist all four classes and to see the excitement on their faces. The children were very settled. A wonderful year awaits them.

Parent Teacher Meetings this Tuesday 7th February Parent teacher meeting are planned for this afternoon / evening and will be held in your child’s classroom. Times are: Yr1 @ 4:30 Yr2 @ 5:00 Yr 3 @ 5:30 Yr 4 @ 6:00 Yr5 @ 6:30 Yr 6 @7:00

Please note, these are general information meetings and not individual meetings. If you require and individual meeting, please arrange a time with your child’s teacher that is mutually convenient. Your child’s teacher is always your “first port of call.”

Tuesday 7th February

Pebblecrete Playground Surface Notice Please be aware that this surface becomes very slippery when wet. “Slippery When Wet” signs are displayed to alert everyone. The children are reminded to stay off this area when wet. Please be aware.

Swimming Carnival Friday 10th February It is important that parents read the note sent home very carefully for those students who are attending. The carnival structure is the same as in 2016. Please note, that all the heats are timed and that the awarding of first, second and third place is based on the time swam across all the heats in that category e.g. 8 Years Boys Freestyle and not the place in individual heats.

Mobile Phones and Devices Protocol for Students A reminder that all children must hand into the office of a morning. They can be collected at the end of the school day from the office.

P&C and School Council Meetings for Term One We have two meeting scheduled for this term. Tuesday 14th February (St. Valentines Day). Tue 14th March. Our School Council commences at 6pm and and P&C commences at 7pm. Both meetings are held in the library.

T1 Values 2017 Our values for this term follow the themes of: Kindness (weeks 1 to 5).

Respect (weeks 6 to 11).

School Attendance I have attached to this newsletter the current School Attendance Register Codes and Definitions for all schools, including our school, for those interested. Attendance at school from Monday to Friday is compulsory for all students. Attendance is compulsory between the hours of 9am till 2:55pm at WSPS for all students. Because of this, there may be times a recording of explained but unjustified is marked against a student, as the Department is strict about children attending school between and staying at school between the hours of 9am till 2:55 pm at WSPS. Please be aware. The hyperlink to the policy is below: https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/school-attendance-policy Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) Mandatory Requirement for all Volunteers at WSPS in 2017 Thank you to all those parents who have already completed and submitted a WWCC for 2017 When completed please forward a copy (with your date of birth) to the P&C secretary and the school. A WWCC needs a date of birth to cross-reference its validity. As of the commencement of the 2017 school year, it is a requirement for all volunteers to have a WWCC when at our school. This is best practice. The good news is that a WWCC for volunteers is free! I have added two hyperlinks to make this process as easy and painless as possible. You can apply online. You will be required to show your WWCC at the office where a copy will be kept on record. All Department of Education teachers and staff will be required to have a paid WWCC in 2017. Hyperlink to site: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check/about-the-check/volunteers-and-students How to apply on-line You Tube Hyperlink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmfvQWrqMZk

Let’s keep them all safe!

Pick Up and Go Reminder Please note that this is a NSW Transport Authority approved initiative for our school which operates each afternoon (Monday to Friday) off Smith Road.

https://education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/school-attendance-policyhttp://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check/about-the-check/volunteers-and-studentshttp://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check/about-the-check/volunteers-and-studentshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmfvQWrqMZk

As a result, parents have to register with the school and clearly display a sign on the dashboard of the car … (sign is supplied by the school). We have been given a specific allocation of cars per afternoon which we are not permitted to exceed, hence a waiting list has been established. Please be aware! Hyperlink: http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/dropoff_pickup.html Advantages of the Drop off Pick Up student marshalling initiative The ‘Drop off and Pick Up’ student marshalling initiative has a number of safety advantages for school students which include:

Relieving traffic congestion around the school by ensuring cars don’t park for long periods of time in the No Parking zone.

Providing adult supervision for students being dropped of and picked up from the school.

Managing the various transport options available in the school environment.

Scripture and Ethics Classes 2017 Permission notes are coming out this week. We are hoping to commence both classes on Fri 24th February. Scripture will be for Yrs. 2, 3 and 4. Ethics will be for Yrs 5. and 6 Yours in public education,

Christopher Parkinson M.L.M.Ed.; M. Ed. Studies.; B. Ed.; Dip. Teach. Principal

P & C Update

Our first meeting for the year will be held next Tuesday night, 14th February at 7pm in the Library. We will be discussing our fundraising calendar for the year ahead. We would love to see some new faces at the meeting with some great new ideas! Membership is $1 and meetings are usually kept to one hour so please come along. Mel O’Brien P & C President E: wsps_pandc@yahoo.com.au

Kinder Finish Time Kindergarten will finish at 2.30 pm each day until the end of week 5, Friday February 24.

http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/schools/dropoff_pickup.htmlmailto:wsps_pandc@yahoo.com.au

ATSI Meeting

Parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to our first meeting for 2017

on WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY from 3pm. Our meeting will be held in the library with afternoon tea

provided. We will be discussing plans for 2017.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Canteen

Please update your child’s 2017 class name on their Re-Usable Lunch Wallet

Sushi orders will begin again this week. All orders need to be filled in and paid for at the Canteen by

Tuesday. Delivery is for lunch on Wednesday. All sushi is $4.00.

Chicken & Avocado

Vegetarian Roll

Teriyaki Chicken

Katsu

Tuna, Lettuce & Mayo

Frozen Yogurt is back!!

Twisted Frozen Yogurt tastes great and is healthy too!

98% fat free and made with real Greek yogurt

Live and active probiotics

Gluten free

No artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners

High in calcium and protein

100% Australian Dairy Milk

100% locally owned and proudly Australian

Single serve tubs will be selling for $2.00 each from the Canteen at lunchtimes. This week’s yummy flavour

is Watermelon & Mango.

School Sporting News

Well done to several WSPS students who competed at the Peter Wilson Memorial Cup, the Hunter

Region’s Junior Touch Football Tournament at Nelson Bay on the weekend. Ayla Stevens, Bella Wilson,

Harry Leo, Kayla Stokes, Eliza Mahoney & Sunny Mitchell endured the heat to represent Wallsend. Special

congratulations to Kayla, Eliza & Sunny, members of the Under 12s Team, which won their division to

become the Hunter Champions. We wish them all well when they compete at NSW State Cup in Port

Macquarie later this month.

LIBRARY NEWS

Borrowing commences this week!

Please remember that all students need a library bag for borrowing. They help protect the books on the journey to

and from school and also provide a place for students to leave the library book(s) while at home so they avoid getting

lost or mixed up with your home collection.

“Reading literally creates new neurons in a child's brain and new connections between those neurons. If you want an

intelligent child, give them books. If you want a more intelligent child, give them more books.” Jackie French, Senior

Australian of the Year 2015

Thank you,

Library Teachers

Year 4 Parent Camp Meeting

Parents are invited to a camp information session following the Parent Teacher Meetings in

Year 4 rooms.

When: 6.30pm, Tuesday 7 February

Where: 4S classroom

This session will outline the expectations for camp, explain arrangements and provide

suggestions for preparing your child for camp. We understand some parents may not be

able to attend owing to Year 5 meetings. A handout will be available on the school website.

Helen Smart

AP Stage 2

Playgroup Playgroup will resume tomorrow, February 7. Playgroup runs every Tuesday in our school hall from 9am – 11am, everyone welcome.

Student Details Update If you have had a change of address or contact details i.e. mobile, work or home phone number, please update the details with the office immediately. This information is especially important for our students who have medical issues such as anaphylaxis and asthma.

New Kinder Reading Resources – Helpers Needed

$$$ School Banking News $$$

Our school banking day is Thursday and will commence in Week 4 on

Thursday 16/2/17.

For those of you in Kindergarten you just need to bring in your deposit book with your money and we will

issue you with a Student Number. If you haven’t already gone to the bank to collect your deposit book now

is a good time to do so.

Rewards Program

To help reward individual savings efforts, every time a student makes a deposit into their Youthsaver

account through School Banking, they’ll receive a silver Dollarmites token.

Once they’ve collected 10 tokens, they can redeem them for one of our exciting reward items. Two items

are made available each term. Students also receive a certificate when they reach certain savings

milestones.

2017 Reward Items

As part of our Future Savers theme, the following rewards are a great way to keep children motivated and

demonstrate the value of saving. The rewards are released throughout the year.

• Cyber Handball – Term 1 • Colour Change Markers – Term 1 • 3D Chalk Set – Term 2 • Tablet Case – Term 2 • Smiley Emoji Keyring – Term 3 • Volt Handball – Term 3 • Pencil + Tech Case – Term 4 • Epic Earphones – Term 4 To redeem a reward, students must cut out the corresponding coupon from the Rewards Card and hand it

in at school along with their 10 silver Dollarmites tokens.

Keep on banking!

From your School Banking Volunteers Team - Kirrily McMurtrie, Nicole Pagolatos, Holly

Spannenberg, Leah Walker & Leanne Outram

Calling for volunteers – we need your help!

Our students really enjoy participating in the Commonwealth Bank School

Banking program and to keep this program running we need your help.

The program requires a volunteer School Banking Co-ordinator to assist in

the banking and distribution of School Banking rewards. This only takes a

small amount of your time one day. Your help with the program will greatly

benefit students as they develop vital saving skills and also help our school

with fundraising.

Currently, School Banking day is Friday and you would need to be available

from 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

If you are interested in volunteering for this great program, please fill in the section below and return it to the

Office.

Yes, I would like to help with School Banking!

Name: _____________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________

Email: ______________________________________

Availability: __________________________________

Community News

Football4

All Lake Macquarie Football4All will be kicking off at Lake Macquarie Football Club for the 2017 season. Located at Tredinnick Oval, Eighth Street, Boolaroo Football4All is a modified football program catering for individuals with special needs regardless of their ability, skill level or past football experience, providing an opportunity to participate and enjoy a fun and enjoyable club based social sporting activity. Lake Macquarie Football Club will be facilitating two levels of games: "Just 4 Kicks" ‐ focusing on participation with activities

designed to be both interesting and challenging without exceeding players ability. Best suited to first time or younger players. "A Ball 4 All" ‐ a more structured game focusing on a fun and light‐hearted approach to the core rules. Better suited to older players or those who have played before. Football4All games will be played on smaller fields as either 5‐a‐side or 7‐a‐side. Game Leaders will support and encourage players. Parent/carer support and participation will play a vital role in the success of this program. For further information and the register your interest, please visit our website lmfc.com.au

Find us on Facebook ‐

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kemacfc/

Wallsend Touch Association On Thursday 9 Feb at 5:30pm, Wallsend

Touch Association will be hosting a free touch football clinic that is being run by the Touch

Football Australia Indigenous and All Stars Teams.

They are also playing the first of the 3 matches at our fields on the same night at 7:30pm. We would love to see as many Juniors there who would like to try the game of touch plus learn some new skills with the Australian players. They can then hang around and watch a great game of touch! It would be greatly appreciated if you can pass this onto your students and families. Thanks so much

Kellie Johnston Wallsend Touch Association PO Box 320 WALLSEND 2287 Ph: 02 49 533897 M: 0414896573 Email: admin@wallsendtouch.com.au www.wallsendtouch.com.au Become friends with us on Facebook to keep up to date with all the news!

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