TE RM 4, WEEK 10 Wilberforce Public School December 17 2018

NEWSLETTER Macquarie Road, Wilberforce NSW 2756 Phone: 4575 1424 Fax: 4575 1096

Email: wilberforc-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au Webpage: www.wilberforc-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Presentation Day

It was a fantastic day last Wednesday when we celebrated the achievements of so many students. Many thanks to all the families and visitors who attended this special event.

Highlights included:

• All our award winners with excited and proud smiles. • Seeing the reactions of parents in the audience when their child received a special award. • Badging of our 2019 Captains and Prefects

elect, with the assistance of the 2018 leaders. • Our amazing students whose behaviour during the ceremony was exemplary. • Our wonderful Dance and Choir performances entertaining all with their skills and talent. • Lilyarna H with acknowledgement of Country. As always events such as these never happen overnight. Weeks of work and time have gone into ensuring everything operates as smoothly as possible. Many thanks to Ms Tierney for coordinating the assembly and the hours of work she had dedicated to this assembly.

Reports

While your thoughts are fresh in your mind we would very much like to know about your ideas and opinions about how we can continue to improve our reporting of student achievement. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey link below.

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First Week Back – Classes 2019

Next year school for students will resume on the 30th of January with Kindergarten’s first day on the 4th of February. Students on their first day just need to put their bags outside their 2018 classrooms. Children will then be split into their new classes from the COLA assembly area.

• 19th December – Mufti Day

• 19th December – Last Day of School for Students

• 30th January - Students Return Years 1 to 6

• 4th February – Kindergarten Students First Day

• 21st February – Swimming Carnival

IMPORTANT DATES

Staffing 2019

Next year we have submitted to have 13 classes, although this may change depending on enrolments over the holiday period. Next year, we will have some staff returning while others will be on maternity leave. Mrs Bean will be returning to school for the first week next year but will not be on class. Miss Dossaer and Mrs Farrell will be sharing 3/4B until Mrs Bean returns at the end of Term 3. Mrs Wilkes will return full time from Term 1. Students are being finalised into classes and the teachers will be:

K Purple Mrs Phillips 3/4B Mrs Farrell & Miss Dossaer K Green Mrs van Hensbergen 3/4H Mr Hughes 1D Mrs Domars 3/4R Mrs Rodwell 1E Mrs Ezzy & Mrs Bartrop 5/6C Mrs Chia 2A Mrs Farhana Ahmedi 5/6R Mr Ranger 2C Mrs Jenny Chapple 5/6T Ms Tierney 1/2W Mrs Wilkes

Mrs Boyd will be returning in an RFF capacity while Ms Maunder and Mr Anthoney will be on the Library and Computer roles respectively. Mrs Roberts and Mrs Ruzgas will continue in their learning support roles.

Share My Space

We have opened up the school for the Share My Space Program. This means the school will be open for community use in the holidays from the 22nd of December until the 25th of January (excluding public holidays). Parents, students and visitors will be able to use the grounds between 8:00am and 5:00pm. A security guard will be onsite between these hours to ensure the school property is maintained.

Please come in and enjoy the school grounds during this time with your children..

Merry Christmas and Thank you

As this is now our last newsletter for the year, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our Wilberforce School community for your support throughout an amazing year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year at Wilberforce and look forward to 2019 and working to ensure students have opportunities to Strive for Success in many different areas.

I sincerely wish all our staff, families and extended community, have an enjoyable and relaxing time with friends and family during the holiday season. See you back again in 2019!

Thank you

• Ms Tierney for her wonderful coordination and organisation. • Mr Anthoney for setting up the stage and sound equipment. • Mrs Turner and Mrs Miedema on the outstanding amount of work

they dedicate to ensure the day looks professional by designing certificates, invitations and programs.

• Mrs Rodwell, Mrs Bean and Mrs van Hensbergen for leading the dance item and to Mrs Rodwell and Mrs Domars for leading the choir.

• Mr Ranger and Mrs Quealey for the Year 6 DVD & Book • To our amazing Wilberforce staff who worked together to make

this year such a great year. • To Mrs Chia and her army of parents for organising and setting up

the Year 6 Farewell.

Graham Wilkins Principal

PRESENTATION DAY RESULTS 2018

Sports Awards Sport Achievement Aiden M Molly J Most Improved Kurt R Heidi S Sportsmaster Award Anna D Premiers Sport Award Max R

Award K Blue Award K Green English Lacie B English Benjamin S Maths Aidan M Maths Amity K Science Taj K Science AJ C HSIE April M HSIE Bianca B PD/H/PE Zahra V PD/H/PE Mya G CAPA Zoe W CAPA Daniella B Most Improved Blayzen S Most Improved Blake L Most Consistent Lachlan N Most Consistent Charlotte B Award K Red Award 1/2A English Lacey H English Rebecca H Maths Lochie S Maths Samuel P Science Heidi T Science Taylah-Jo P HSIE Ella S HSIE Jade B PD/H/PE Brodie F PD/H/PE Lucas P CAPA Izabella T CAPA Ryan E Most Improved Lincoln M Most Improved Amelia K Most Consistent Lilly S Most Consistent Caitlyn M Award 1/2B Award 1/2C English Liam H English Alison W Maths Ned G Maths Ryan F Science Blake L Science Flynn E HSIE Leila G HSIE Georgia R PD/H/PE Sierra M PD/H/PE Ella G CAPA Summah H CAPA Scarlett B Most Improved Lani K Most Improved Hayley T Most Consistent Indigo K Most Consistent Cooper A

Dux of School for 2018 Matilda H

Rotary Club of Richmond Junior Citizenship Kurt R & Mikayla G

Richmond Club Award for Citizenship Alicia D

Hawkesbury City Council Citizenship Award James P

Wilberforce Public School Citizenship Award Cameron P

Luke Day Memorial Award Kyle S “Strive for Success” Award Brooke T Malee & Bas Goodwill Award Jade B Library Award Jessie H

School Captains 2019 Juliet R & Ryan S Prefects 2019: William T, Anna D, Josiah S, Mackenzie K, Jordan P and Adam M

Award 1/2D Award 3/4B English Logan W English Madison M Maths Jai D Maths Harrison G Science Mia D Science Cooper D HSIE Hudson M HSIE Amman A PD/H/PE Ava D PD/H/PE Callum H CAPA Mia L CAPA Lilly B Most Improved Jaxon B Most Improved Makyala S Most Consistent June B Most Consistent Annabel R Award 3/4F Award 3/4R English Maya W English Claire T Maths Samuel J Maths Nicola S Science Amelia M Science James O HSIE Beau M HSIE Gabriel M PD/H/PE Ava S PD/H/PE Braydan C CAPA Ashlee D CAPA Lilly H Most Improved Max M Most Improved Chelsea K Most Consistent Aaron B Most Consistent Noah B Award 5/6C Award 5/6H English Alice B English Bronti M Maths Mikayla G Maths Max R Science Thomas B Science Sonny A HSIE Joel P HSIE Stephanie A PD/H/PE Blake V PD/H/PE Romy S CAPA Summah H CAPA Heidi L Most Consistent Harrison M Most Improved Katie S Most Consistent Charlotte R Most Consistent Ella W Award 5/6R Award 5/6T English Renae Z English Mackenzie K Maths William T Maths Matilda H Science Jayden A Science Kurt R HSIE Byron C HSIE Taylor R PD/H/PE Noah S PD/H/PE Abbey G CAPA Alicia D CAPA Hayley K Most Improved Sumayah T Most Improved Renee S Most Consistent Ella J Most Consistent Gabriel S

NEWS, NOTES AND HAPPENINGS

Hawkesbury ‘Design an Ad’ Competition

Some classes from Stage 3 decided to enter in the Hawkesbury ‘Design an Ad’ competition with the Hawkesbury Gazette. This consisted of many schools across the Hawkesbury region designing an advertisement poster for a local business. Harrison from 5/6C did an advertisement on Munro’s Meats and Heidi from 5/6H designed an ad for Parravans Caravans. Heidi came away with second place, receiving a prize from the Gazette, and Harrison came away with third place also receiving a prize. Wilberforce just narrowly missed out on first place. Well done to both of those students and to everyone else from Stage 3 that entered the competition.

Mufti Day – Wednesday 19th December

Students are welcome to come dressed in Mufti for the last day of school for 2018.

Happy holidays!

Swimming Carnival 2019

The 2019 Swimming Carnival will be held on Thursday 21st February. Students in Years 3 to 6 and children in Year 2, who turn 8 during 2019 and can swim 50m unassisted, will be invited to attend. Notes will be sent home early in Term 1 2019.

STAGE NEWS

Stage 1

Digging Dinosaurs Incursion

After recess we went into the hall for the Digging Dinosaurs incursion. The scientist Danny started to talk about Velociraptors. Did you know that they are only knee high?

Jamie M – 1/2A

Danny asked us if we think dinosaurs roar. We all said yes but he said that they didn’t roar. He picked up a big blow horn and he put a balloon around one end and then he put a small bit of hose in the balloon. He blew through the hose and it made a loud quaking sound which was the T rex call. He made another hilarious sound and he said

that was what the Woolly Mammoth sounded like.

Caitlyn M – 1/2A

Stage 2 & 3

Movie Mania Day

Our Year 3 to 6 students had a great time watching the Grinch last week as a reward for all their hard work. It is certainly a different movie experience with so many students in the cinema!

Mrs Bean

WEEKLY AWARDS

Bronze James P 5/6R x 3, Claire P 3/4B x 3, Harrison M 5/6C, Caprii G 1/2D, Xavier P K Red x 2, Chevy D K Red, Sienna B 1/2C, Zoe W K Blue, Bronti M 5/6H x 6, Connor L 3/4B x 3, Mason L 1/2B, Anna D 5/6R x 4, Paige E K Blue, Lachlan A 3/4R, Jessica S 1/2A, Cruz V K Green x 2, Stephanie A 5/6H, Ella W 3/4B, Brooke T 5/6T, Blake L 1/2B, Caitlin L 3/4F, Ava D 1/2D, Blake L K Green, Luke M 3/4R, Aaron B 3/4F, Lilly S K Red, AJ C K Green, Harrison J 1/2D, Connor R 1/2D, Alex R 3/4R, Gabriel M 3/4R, Lincoln M K Red, Sierra M 1/2B, Rebecca H 1/2A, James O 3/4R, Shaun O 5/6T, Charli T 1/2D, Grace K K Green, Zoe V 1/2A x 3, Annabel R 3/4B, Lucas P 1/2A, Cameron P x 6

Silver James P 5/6R, Claire P 3/4B, Harrison M 5/6C, Caprii G 1/2D, Sienna B 1/2C, Bronti M 5/6H x 2, Connor L 3/4B, Anna D 5/6R, Luke B 3/4F, Ella W 3/4B, Brooke T 5/6T, Gabriel M 3/4R, Sierra M 1/2B, Matthew M 3/4B, Rebecca H 1/2A, Zoe V 1/2A, Cameron P x 2,

Gold James P 5/6R, Claire P 3/4B, Bronti M 5/6H, Luke B 3/4F, Summah H 5/6C, Brooke T 5/6T, Gabriel M 3/4R, Cameron P 5/6C

UNIFORM OPEN EVERY 2ND Monday FROM 3PM

Orders can be placed online through our online store at www.wilberforcepandc.com.au

The first opening time for 2019 will be: Wednesday 30 January 3pm

The shop will be opened next on: 4th February If you have any spare shopping bags to donate to the uniform shop for packing orders it would be much appreciated.

CANTEEN

Please note: Canteen will not re-open until Monday 4th February 2019.

Monday Wednesday Friday 17 December 19 December 21 December

CANTEEN CLOSED Closed for Cleaning

CANTEEN CLOSED Closed for Cleaning

CANTEEN CLOSED

School Holidays

2019 Class Requirements

Please provide your child with the following items, which they will need from the beginning of the year. Some items will need to be replenished throughout the year.

All items must be clearly named

Early Stage 1 ~ Kindergarten • 4 x Large Glue Sticks – Bostik Blue preferred • Library Bag – Clearly labelled with name • Box of Tissues • 2 x Rolls of Paper Towel • 1 x Bottle of Liquid Soap (not sanitiser)

Stage 1 ~ Year 1 & Year 2 • A4 Pressed Stud Plastic Envelope • 2 x Large Glue Sticks – Bostik Blue preferred • Box of Tissues • Library Bag • 1 x Roll of Paper Towel • 1 x Bottle of Liquid Soap • Optional: Coloured Pencils, Lead Pencils and Textas in a small Pencil Case Please note: Rubbers, rulers, sharpeners, gel pens, highlighters are NOT needed at school

Stage 2 ~ Year 3 & Year 4 • Pencil Case • 5 x HB pencils • Set of Coloured Pencils • 4 x Whiteboard Markers • 5 Blue & 5 Red Pens (used when Pen Licences are achieved) • 1 x Multi-sized Pencil Sharpener, in a small plastic bag • Library Bag • A4 x 156 page exercise book for homework (no folders or sleeves) not spiral bound • Pair of Scissors • Ruler (wood only - marked in cm & mm) • 4 x Glue sticks • 2 x White erasers (vinyl) • 1 x Small Notebook • 3 x Boxes of Tissues • 1 x Large Bottle of Hand Sanitiser for ICT • 1 x Hand Wash for the Classroom • 2 x Rolls of Paper Towel • 2 x Spray & Wipe • 1 x Pocket size Dictionary • 1 x Paintshirt • 1 x Plastic display folder for ICT

Stage 3 ~ Year 5 & Year 6 • HB Lead Pencils • Red, Blue & Black Pens • Ruler (metal or wood – marked in cm & mm) • Set of Coloured Pencils • Nylon eraser • 4 x Highlighters • Glue Stick • Pair of Scissors • Quality Geometry set • Macquarie/Australian Collins Dictionary & Thesaurus • 1 x A4 Ring Binder (4 rings) – for Homework • Reinforced A4 paper & plastic sleeves • Box of Tissues • 1 x Large Bottle of Hand Sanitiser/Liquid Soap • 1 x Roll of Paper Towel