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New Uniform

Our three new school shirt designs to vote on have arrived. Surveys will be emailed to parents with the newsletter and those who receive paper copies will of course receive a paper copy of the survey. All WPS students will complete their surveys during technology lessons. If they are absent on that day they can complete the survey on a home computer or visit the library during lunch or even ask their lovely class teacher to access one of the classroom computers. Three students wore the three designs and visited every classroom yesterday. They looked fantastic and all commented on how comfortable they felt. Mrs Pelley washed them last night and reported to me that they dried in a flash which should make all the dads who do the washing very pleased! Three children will also wear the designs to a Stage 2/3 sports assembly today and to the K-2 assembly on Friday. Pictures of the shirts can also be viewed on the school website. Paper surveys need to be completed if possible by Friday 21 September (last day of school). The computer survey will need to be completed by Thursday 27 September.

Assembly of Excellence

This very special end of term event will commence at 9:30am on Wednesday 19 September. We hope you can join us for this celebration of learning at WPS.

State Finalist Netball

Good luck to our talented netballers who will travel to Sydney this Sunday in preparation for a huge day on Monday. Everyone at Wauchope Public School and indeed Wauchope is behind you girls. Our first hurdle will be Kanwal Public

School. Other schools participating are Bilambil PS, New Lambton PS, Jerrabomberra PS, Eglington PS, Thurgoona PS and West Pennant Hills P.S. All the best to Maihali, Maddi, Kiara, Jakeisha, Layne, Molly, Gabbi, Piper, Ashleigh and Sarah and coaches Mrs O’Reilly and Mrs Newell. The girls looked very sharp on the NBN news on Tuesday evening. The segment can be viewed on their website.

K-2 Sports Carnival

Although very warm this was an absolutely brilliant day. Congratulations boys and girls on your level of participation and enthusiasm. My favourite activity used to be the egg and spoon race and as a youngster I believe I had some real talent in this area. However, my new favourite sport is chicken tossing (please note: No live animals were used in this activity). A huge thank you to the K-2 staff and in particular Mr Beard for their excellent organisation and commitment to our K-2 students. I don’t believe I have seen a better infants athletics event at any other school I have worked at. Thank you also to the fantastic mums who worked in the canteen for the benefit of our WPS students. I made sure I sampled the canteen delights in a show of support for our school.

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Book Character Parade

Children are invited to dress up as a book character on Friday 21 September. These have traditionally been tremendous days. All students will need to return a permission note as we will be venturing outside the school gates in costume. I believe students will have to be in a costume to participate in the street walk. There is a very inexpensive book fair on in the library next week. Great opportunity to get some holiday reading for your children.

Excursions

Year 2 had a brilliant time on their excursion on Tuesday and I’m sure Year 1 are having a good time also at Timbertown today.

Swimming Season

I have noticed that all of the registrations for summer sports are occurring at present. Everyone knows my opinion on how beneficial team sports are to children’s development with social and communication skills not to mention health and fitness benefits.. I would also encourage parents to consider enrolling your child in Nippers, Swim Club or swimming lessons. I believe the ability to swim and water confidence is a lifesaving skill.

Sport

Well done to the boys who participated in the Rugby League Sevens during the week. I’ve heard the boys played well.

Wauchope Gazette Our netballers and successful athletics teams have great articles in today’s Wauchope Gazette.

-Cameron Osborne-

Cricket Gala Day

A great day was had by all at the Milo T20 Blast School Cup at Port Macquarie’s Wayne Richards Park. We took four teams and they all showed brilliant batting, bowling and fielding skills and most of all excellent sportsmanship.

Some highlights from the day were Tony T hitting 4 sixes in a row, Harvey B hitting a six to win one of our games and Harley W getting 9 wickets for the day (10 if you include the blistering in-swinging yorker that took Mr Kuchling’s scalp in practise). A huge thank you to Mr Kuchling for scoring and organising our teams. It was a fun day of cricket to give us practise for the cricket season ahead. We hope that the fact we were undefeated on the day will be an indication of our success next year.

By Harley W

Touch Football

On Tuesday the 4th September the Boys / Girls played in a Touch football Gala Day in Port Macquarie. The Boys defeated Hastings 3-0, Kendal 5-0, St Columba 3-0, St Joseph's 1 3-2. The Girls defeated St Columba 1-0, St Agnes 2 1-0, Kendall 3-0, Drew 1-1 with Hastings. The boys team - Sam Y, Ryan M, Tony T, Hayden B, Adam S, Bill R, Josh G, Lachlan M, Jayden B, Tyrell S, Manning L, Jacob F. The Girls Team - Kayla T, Jordan S, Molly S, Brooklyn L, Gabbi F, Piper T, Emily W, Isabella Y, Jayde W, Abbie T, Rhianna T and Sophie B. Thanks to the wonderful Wauchope parents who helped transport the teams and stayed throughout the day.

-Robyn Domanski-

Students of class 1KN with their chicken adoption

certificate

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WPS Choir

Back row left to right: Danielle S, Alyssa O, Laura S, Jess G, Lexie M, Stephanie H and Mrs Fiona Brassey Front row: Dylan B, Tayla W, Abbee G and Rachel S

On Sunday, at around 2 o’clock in the afternoon, eleven of our thirty six choir members sang ‘Jerusalem’ and ‘Joyful, Joyful’ as part of a fundraising event to promote scripture in schools in the new hall at Wauchope Public School. Many local seniors and citizens came to watch us sing and with Mrs Brassey as our amazing conductor and Mrs Dignum and as our devoted music operator and organiser, we gave a stunning performance, even if there were only eleven of us.

By Jessica G – 6JM

School Calendar

September 2012 Thu 13th Hot Chip Day – Years 3-6 Fri 14th Hot Chip Day – Years K-2 Fri 14th K-2 Assembly – Class 2MG Mon 17th PSSA Netball Finals – Sydney Mon 17th – Fri 21st Book Fair Wed 19th Assembly of Excellence Fri 21st Last Day of Term 3 Fri 21st Book Week Character

Dress Up Day

October Mon 8th Commencement of Term 4 Students and Teachers

Citizen of the Week

Tahj B – 3LR

Wauchope Wonder Taye H – KLF Tahj B – 3LR

P & C News

Huge clearance sale!! Now on at the schools canteen

Light blue school shirts now…$20.00 each School sports shirts now…$20.00 each Winter track pants now…$10.00 each

Long sleeve light blue polo shirts: $10.00 each

Hot Chip Day

3-6 children Thursday 13th September K-2 children Friday 14th September

Price $3.50 a serve and includes sauce.

Next Meetings

Welcome to all new and existing families. The next P & C meeting is being held tonight Thursday 13th September 2012 at 7pm in the schools staff room. The next Woosh meeting will also be held tonight Thursday 13th September at 6pm in the Woosh room.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

Wauchope Public School P&C Association Casual Position

The P&C is collating a list of persons for a casual position/s in the School canteen.

Essential criteria include:

Current Food and Handling Certificate

Be neat and tidy

Be available Monday to Friday and at short notice (i.e. ½ hour notice)

All interested persons should send a Resume to WPS P&C Association, PO Box 538, Wauchope NSW 2446.

Art Calendars, Cards and Diaries

All artwork is being completed at school and order forms have been sent home with children. If you would like to purchase any of these items with your child’s artwork on them, please complete the order form and enclose the correct money or if paying by cheque please make payable to WPS P&C . All orders must be returned by Tuesday 18th September 2012.

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P&C Treasurer 2013

As the present P&C Treasurer will not be standing for re-election in 2013, the P&C would like anyone that may be interested in taking on this role (starting from the AGM being held in March 2013) to contact the school office to obtain a copy of the NSW P&C Federation's Operational Guide for P&C Treasurers. This Operational Guide details the role and obligations of the Treasurer position. No professional experience in accounting or bookkeeping is required (as the Wauchope Public School P&C's accounts are professionally audited each year) however basic bookkeeping experience would be an advantage. If you have any queries please contact Nancye Hughes on 0417 440 030.

Woosh News

Woosh Vacation Care

The Woosh Vacation care list for September/ October School holidays 2012 is up on the board in the Woosh room now. Please come into the centre and place your child’s name on the list with the required days clearly ticked. The closing date for registration is Friday 7th September 2012. As we have to undergo a priority procedure, please phone Miss Alex at the centre for availability after the 11th of September on 0412 852 441.

Thank you, Woosh Committee

Canteen News

Canteen Roster Term 3 Week 10

Monday 17th L Stewart Tuesday 18th A Smith Wednesday 19th L Wagner Thursday 20th N Hughes & A Cordell Friday 21st K Weston & K Thomas

In case you are unable to work on your allocated day please contact the Canteen Manager Ms Nicole O’Hagan prior to the day you are working, to enable her to organise a replacement.

Thank You - P&C Association

REMEMBER TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR SCHOOL

MILO in2CRICKET At Wauchope RSL Junior Cricket Club

MILO in2CRICKET introduces girls and boys to the game of cricket, one of Australia’s favourite sports. Once participants register they will take part in a fun, inclusive, action-packed 6-12 week program. Each participant will also get a MILO in2CRICKET backpack with a bat, t-shirt, ball, hat, drink bottle and sachet of MILO. MILO in2CRICKET When: Fridays starting 12 October Where: Andrews Park, Cameron Street Cost: $65 How: Sign on 20 September at Andrews Park from 4pm-5pm or contact Merv Bourke on 6585 1118, 0402 599 637 or email at mbourke412@hotmail.com For more information visit: www.in2cricket.com.au or email Cricket NSW on in2cricket@cricketnsw.com.au

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K-2 Sports Carnival Highlights

Year 2 Excursion Highlights

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