A Word or Two from the Principal

F R I D A Y 8 M A Y 2 0 1 5 B U L L E T I N 1 3

Throughout this Bulletin the term parent means parent, guardian and care provider.

South Wagga Public School Established 1892

COMING EVENTS Term 2 May 12-15th NAPLAN Week for

Yrs 3 & 5 Mon 18 Girls & Boys Soccer vs Lake Albert Tue 19 Rugby Union Gala Day UNSW Digital Technologies Test Wed 20 P & C Meeting Mon 25 WWPSSA Cross Country Tue 26 Mortimer Shield Wed 27 WWPSSA Athletics Carnival Wed 27 Cyber Wise Show Fri 29 Netball knockout

June Wed 3 UNSW Science Test Mon 8 Queen’s Birthday Mon 15 UNSW Writing Test Tue 16 UNSW Spelling Test Thur 18 P&C Movie Night “Minions” Fri 19 Tony Lockett Shield Fri 26 Last day of Term 2 Term 3

July Tue 28 UNSW English Test

Aug Tue 11 UNSW Maths Test

Term 4 Nov Fri 6 School Fete

Dec Thu 10 Presentation Night

Welcome to the Week 3 South Wagga Bulletin. The past week has certainly been a very big week for cultural and sporting events at school. Last Friday, the Interschool Chess competition started with a victory to the school chess team against Lake Albert. Over the coming term the Chess Team will play against a number of schools in Wagga Wagga in a home and away competition. Over the past week Meg Mundy, Tom Prescott, Oliver James, Caroline Smith, Anabelle Banks, Vienna Scott, Angus Roche, Harriet Wicks and Joey Reyment have been taking part in the Riverina Band Camp at Borambola. The camp is a great week for the students and it gives them the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques as well as the opportunity to perform in the Riverina band. In the sporting arena the South Wagga Tennis Team defeated the Rock Central last Friday and the Girls Cricket Team defeated Ashmont Public School on Tuesday to progress onto the next level of their respective State Knockout games. On Thursday 3 teams from SWPS played in the Wagga Netball Gala Day. The “Squirrels” won all their games, “Swifts” and “Stars” all played well. The Australian Rules Football Team are now into the grand final against Henschke Primary School. Well done to all students who represented South Wagga over the past week. Year 3 and 5 students and parents are reminded that NAPLAN Testing will be taking place next week and for the students to perform to their full potential they need to come to school rested and fuelled up with a nourishing breakfast. Lost property at school: If your child is missing a spray jacket, sweat shirt, hat or lunch box etc there is a very good chance that it is in the lost property pile of belongings outside Mr Livio’s room. As quick as we return the items with names on them to their owners, they seem to appear back in lost property. I encourage parents to look through the lost property and take any items that belong to their children. Any clothing without name tags and unclaimed at the end of term will be washed and resold at school clothing pool. Parents please ensure that all uniforms and lunch boxes etc are labelled so as they can be returned to your child. Until next week.

Greg

S O U T H W A G G A P U B L I C S C H O O L

E S T A B L I S H E D 1 8 9 2

140 Edward Street, WAGGA WAGGA 2650 Phone: (02) 6921 2947 Fax: (02)69 21 8746

PO Box 2005 Email: sthwagga-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Achievement and How2Learn Awards Week 2 2015.

SWPS Cross Country Award Winners

P A G E 2

S O U T H W A G G A P U B L I C S C H O O L

Canteen Roster

Week 4 Term 2

Mon 11: CLOSED Tues 12: Tracey Wed 13: Jess

Thur 14: Tracey Fri 15: Tracey & Brandy

Achievement Awards

KG: Zoe Willis—Reading with confidence KJ: Mimi Sarantakos—Hearing and recording sounds in words 1J: Cash Hilton—Being engaged in his learning 1R James Springett—Enjoyment and participation in dance 2D: Abbey Hodge—Challenging herself in maths Maddy Court—Working hard to improve her writing 2H: Holly Williams—writing a great “Milk Thief” story Mollie Walker—Trying really hard in maths 3/4C: Baxter Crowley—Assisting others with their research skills Tyler Gadsden—Developing his ability to focus on set task and complete 3/4L: Abbey Senior—Narrative writing Owen Whalan—Enthusiasm 3/4P: Maggie Ryan—Wonderful ANZAC Day picture quilt Jaida Clancy—Excellent effort with contractions 5/6B: Logan Butler—Being a great friend Charlotte Heine—Engaging with her learning 5/6C: Cooper Pavitt—Effort and application Tom Smith—Effort with writing 5/6S: Willow Lihou—Politeness, participation and perseverance Ajani Da Cruz—Improved neatness and focus in class Library: Mollio Livio 5/6C, Josephine Wakeling 5/6S Special Awards: Laila Kennedy 1/2, Lenny Pieper 1/2J, Saffron Robertson 5/6S

How 2 Learn Awards

KG: William Moore—Being inquisitive and asking questions to help him learn KJ: Clive Riethmuller—Contributing to class discussions 1J: Ryan Whalan—Trying hard to manage his distractions 1R: Sarah Hardy—Managing distractions well 2D: Lilli Eldridge—Managing her distractions 2H: Jacinta Bracken—Using her useful word book to help her during writing 3/4C: Kadyn Simpson—Developing his ability to manage distractions

3/4L: Aiden Dowding—Showing empathy for others 3/4P: Lucas Livio—Inquisitive questioning 5/6B: Will Steed—Managing his distractions 5/6C: Harriet Soanes—Displaying respect and responsibility 5/6S: Saffron Robertson—Being an attentive listener & capitalising on others ideas Special Awards: Ginger Bryon 1J

REMINDERS Class Requirements for each student are due. Amounts are listed below. Stage 3 Swimming Program Started Tues 28 April. Cost $60. $7.50 due if paying each week. Stage 1 Gym Program starts Tues 5 May (Week 3). Cost $40 over due.

CLASS REQUIREMENTS Items listed have already been distributed to the children and we ask that payment be made to the office as soon as possible. Online payments (accessed from the schools website) can be made as well as cash or cheque payments.

Kindergarten: $12.00

Year 1: $30.00

Year 2: $34.00

Years 3 & 4: $40.00

Years 5 & 6: $40.00

The SCHOOL EQUIPMENT FUND contributions amounts are: One child $40.00 Two children $50.00 Three or more children $60.00

Please pay at the school office. Could cash or cheque payments be placed in an envelope with students name, class and what the payment is for. Where possible correct money as we don’t always have change. All money received is banked each day. Thank you for your co-operation.

NAPLAN (National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy)

NAPLAN testing is in Week 4 of Term 2.

May 12– Language & Writing tests May 13– Reading test May 14– Numeracy test May 15– Last day for individual students to complete catch-up tests Please check on the school app for a letter to parents explaining all about NAPLAN.

Stewart House Donation Drive

Envelopes given out today. Entries due 15 May, 2015.

B U L L E T I N 1 3

@SWPS

In 1J we have been trying hard to manage our distractions. We are learning to notice distractions and

decide how we manage those distractions. For example someone is distracting us then we ask them to

stop and we stay focused on our learning or if we are sitting on the floor and someone is distracting us

then we can move away from that person. By managing our distractions we are maximising our quality

learning.

TENNIS The SWPS tennis team had a convincing win over The Rock last Friday. All students played top quality tennis against tough opposition and as usual displayed excellent sportsmanship. They now wait excitedly to hear who their opposition will be in the next round.

SWPS Athletics Carnival Award Winners

On Wednesday KJ were so excited to have a visit from Clive's cousin who works at the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. She brought with her a 7 month old joey who she is caring for. KJ realised that looking after a joey is just like looking after a baby! They sleep a lot, they drink milk and they like to keep warm. KJ have decided they would love to visit the zoo at the end of the year to see the wallaby in the walk through enclosure.

Personal Facebook Accounts

Parents are reminded that before they publish photos of other students taking part in school activities on their personal facebook, they need to contact the school or the parents of the children in the photo.

PET GUINEA PIG SHOW Sunday 24 May, 10am start. 1st Wagga Wagga Scout Hall, Glenfield Park FREE HALL ADMISSION Bring your pet Guinea Pig to compete for ribbons and prizes 6 fun events to enter $2 per entry. Enquiries: Steph 0434 088 895

WHEN: Thurs 21 May 2015, 6pm Live Auction at 7pm Artworks on display for the Silent Auction 21—29 May WHERE: Gallery 43 TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Wagga Campus, Cnr Macleay & Coleman Streets.

COST: FREE (light refreshments will be served) RSVP: phillipa.grant@nswcc.org.au/Andrew.totman@tafensw.edu.au Enquiries call 1300823374

Non Violent Resistance (NVR)

Overcome your child’s aggressive, dangerous and destructive behaviour with Non Violent Resistance

Where: Relationships Australia 36 – 40 Gurwood Street, Wagga Wagga When: Wednesday evenings, starting Wednesday May 27th 2015 Time: 6pm – 8pm each week (supper included) Cost: $10 per family / session Agency referrals accepted. For more information please contact: 6923 9100

2015 SWPS P & C Tipping Competition Ladder

Last Thursday boys and girls from stage 2 went to Paramore Park to play in the Trent Barrett Shield. The boys, playing Rugby League, went head to head and winning against Sacred Heart 20-0, Lake Albert 40-8 and Wagga Public 16-4. The girls, playing League Tag, played their three games without getting a try scored against them, beating Sturt 36-0, Kooringal 32-0 and St Josephs 28-0. We would also like to mention Annabelle and Fletcher were named the players of the day. We are all through to the next round. Thanks to the parents for providing transport and supporting us and to Mrs Dillon and Mr Harris. It was a good day! Lilah, Nina, Masyn and Riley

RANK TIPPER TOTAL

1 Ross Family 65

2 Lissa 64

3 Principal Smith 64

4 Senior Family 62

5 Evan Robertson 61

6 Ezza 61

7 Reuben Heine 60

8 Lisa Metcalfe 59

9 Cohen Benson 58

10 Fellows Family 58

11 Juddy 57

12 Max&Chewie 54

13 Judd and Boston 54

14 Cornell Boys 52

15 Deaze 50

Yesterday, the SWPS Australian football

team contested the Paul Kelly Cup at

Jubilee Park. We played three pool

matches, winning each. The scores from

these matches were: SWPS 13.3.81 d

Turvey Park PS 0.2.2, SWPS 7.5.47 d St

Joseph’s 1.2.8 and SWPS 8.3.51 to

Coolamon 0.0.0. This put us through to the

semi-final. This turned out to be a

fantastic match which we just won: SWPS

3.4.22 to Mater Dei 2.7.19.The major goal

kickers for the day were Luke Fellows 6

and Cooper Pavitt 6. The best players were

Ethan Weidemann, Cooper Pavitt, Sam

Stening and Luke Fellows. We are now in

the grand final to be played in a few

weeks’ time against Henschke Primary

School.

Netball The South Wagga Squirrels (shown above), Stars & Swifts had a great day out at the netball gala day. Great play by all. Thanks to Ms Dillon & all the parents who came to support the girls on such an icey cold day!