Warialda Public School

NEWSLETTER 27-35 Hope Street, Warialda 2402 T 6729 1131 F 6729 1192 E warialda-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

~ FOSTERING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS ~ ISSUE 33 | WEEK 5 | TERM 4 - 2019

3/4BV Assembly item

PRINCIPAL’S NEWS...

You would all be aware that bushfi res are having a devastating impact in the northern part of the state. Some staff and members of our school communities have been personally impacted by this terrible situation. Our thoughts are with them during this very diffi cult time and we will look at ways that our school community can provide support to those aff ected over the coming days and weeks. Last Monday our boys and girls PSSA Touch Football teams played in the State Finals in Parramatta. Whilst both teams were ultimately defeated, they won plenty of admiration from spectators with their spirited eff orts. I was immensely proud of each and every child and quite honoured to be able to share the experience. On Monday, I took the opportunity to visit our friends at North Rocks Public School. The Principal of NRPS – Mr Robert Ieroianni and School Administration Manager – Mrs Kim Silver took me on a tour of the newly constructed school and were incredible hosts. It was such a thrill to be able to speak with students and personally thank them for their ongoing support of WPS throughout the drought. Thank you to the whole team at NRPS for making my visit so enjoyable. This Friday, our 2020 Kindergarten students will complete their fi nal transition session for the year. They have done a brilliant job becoming familiar with school routines. At 2:30pm, parents are invited to join with us in participating in small graduation ceremony where we will acknowledge the brilliant eff orts of these boys and girls throughout the year. In 2019, the Warialda Sports Council has made the decision to host their annual presentation ceremony in conjunction with our fi nal assembly of 2019. This special presentation will take place on Friday the 29th of November immediately following the annual student leadership assembly. Please be sure to mark this on your calendars. I was recently contacted by a representative of the Orara Valley Project – Mr Ross Gibson who had an exciting proposal. Mr Gibson spoke of the fact that many families in our community have been without regular incomes for a considerable period of time as a result of the drought and may not be in a position to enjoy a summer holiday this year. His proposal is an initiative for the people of our community to have a well- deserved break in the beautiful Orara Valley which is only 13kms from Coff s Harbour. Some local landholders are opening up their properties and providing free camping sites with porta loos provided. This would mean that families can camp on these beautiful properties – located a stones throw from the coast without any cost. The only catch is that anyone wishing to take advantage of this incredibly generous off er must register their interest by Friday 29th November by email to oraragetaway@bigpond.com or call us on 0414959520 (Available Dates: Saturday 4th January to Monday 27th January 2020).

This Thursday, our QuickSmart Numeracy program will conclude for 2019. Participating students will have completed their 30 weeks (3 x 30minute sessions each week). Congratulations to all of the students involved and a sincere thanks to Mrs Tammy Hall, Mrs Amie Turner and Mrs Sarah Taylor who have done a brilliant job of delivering this highly valuable program. Finally, I know that many families at our school are running short of water. Please remember that you are all most welcome to bring in a laundry basket full of dirty clothes and pop them in our washing machine. Have a terrifi c week! Dan van Velthuizen - Principal

SCHOOL NEWS...

Whats coming up... TERM 4 NOVEMBER 15th Kinder Transition No 5 - 9am-3pm Stage 2 & 3 swimming 22nd 3/4W Assembly Stage 2 & 3 swimming 29th Student Leadership Nominee Assembly Stage 2 & 3 swimming DECEMBER 3rd Year 6 to Warialda High School 4th Quicksmart / Speech Presentation 5th Intensive swimming 6th Twilight Concert Intensive swimming 9th Intensive swimming 10th Intensive swimming11th Intensive swimming12th Intensive swimming13th Presentation Day Year 6 Farewell 5.30pm Primary Disco 6.30-8pm Stage 2 & 3 swimming Student Reports home 17th Water Day 18th Last day for students 19th Last day for staff

WEEKLY WINNERS

KJ – Ella Matthews K/1C – Beau Lyons 1/2R – Harrison Dawes 1/2S – Nicholas Bussell 2/3M – Romeo Hall 3/4BV – Whitney Sherman 3/4W – Maggie Reardon 5/6D – Chloe McCarthy 5/6P – Cruz Dawson

Well done to the following students who received awards at our last assembly…

KJ Iylah King, Phoebe Warren, Nate Cleal, Ruby Barwick, Harrison Clark, Christopher Donlan

K/1C Mackenzie Perrett, Ellie Prescott, Scarlett Turner, Lacie Cosh, Claire Barnett

1/2R Harrison Dawes, Savannah Boughton, Cruze Ranieri, Jada Jones, Jade Rowan

1/2S Nicholas Bussell, Cameron Grabham, Kash Hall, Shaun Robertson, Daniel Whalan

2/3M Archie van Velthuizen, Kendra Rogers, Ava Brown, Braxton Turner, Izzy Matthews

3/4BV Mia McConnell, Zeva Way, Ryder Evan, Angus Stewart, Sam Lyons

3/4W Ryli Ireland, Charlie Wood, Caelee Green, Max Barwick, Millie Taylor

5/6D Flynn Kirkby, Os van Velthuizen, Ellie Michel, Mia Ireland, Chloe McCarthy

5/6P Zinnia Ingram-Jones, Imogen Hall, Jack Kent, Vashtan Gallen, Clayton Schoupp

PRINCIPAL’S Frank Dufty, William Whalan, Caelee Green, Hailey Cooper, Thomas Garrett, Ada van Velthuizen, Ruby Barwick, Iylah King

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 1/2S...

1/2Superstars

Term 4 is another very busy term in 1/2S. In literacy we are learning about spiders

and writing procedures. We wrote a procedure about Making Slime then had

loads of fun testing it out.

We have also begun practising for the Twilight Concert to be held on 6th

December.

NEW CANTEEN MENU...

Warialda Public School—Canteen Menu Snacks Fruit Slice Seasonal $1.20

Fruit Salad Cup $1.50

Crackers & Cheese $1.50

Vanilla Custard Cup $1.00

Yoghurt & Fruit Cup $1.50

Popcorn $1.00

Chips—Sea Salt $1.80

Drinks Bo led Water $1.50

Juice Pop Top—Apple, Apple Blackcurrent, Orange $1.80

Milk—Chocolate, Strawberry $2.00

Sipahh Straw—Chocolate, Strawberry $1.70

Glee—Tropical, Blackcurrent, Raspberry $2.20

Frozen Berri Quelch Fruit S ck $1.00

Frozen Chocolate Milk $1.50

Frozen Strawberry Milk $1.50

Frozen Fruit Juice—Apple, Apple Blackcurrent, Orange $1.50

Frozen Yoghurt—Chocolate/Vanilla, Mango/Watermelon,

Blueberries/Cookie Dough $2.20

Bulla Light Vanilla Ice cream Cup $2.00

Lunch Menu Sandwiches

Cheese $3.00 Ham $3.00

Jam $2.00 Roast Chicken $3.00

Honey $2.00 Tuna $3.00

Vegemite $2.00 Egg $3.00

Salad $4.00

Sandwich, Wrap, Roll, Salad Tub

Ham / Chicken & Salad $5.00

Tuna & Salad $5.00

Flame Grilled Chicken Breast & Salad $5.00

Salad—Le uce, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrot, Beetroot, Cheese

Corn Cob $2.00

Bu er Chicken & Rice $4.50

Beef Lasagne $4.50

Mac & Cheese $4.50

Ham / Chicken Tomato & Cheese Toasted Sandwich $3.50

Flame Grilled Chicken Burger with Le uce and Mayo $5.00

Beef Pie $4.00

Sausage Roll $4.00

Chicken Breast Wedges x3pieces $4.00

Party Pies x3 pieces $4.00

Pizza—Ham & Pineapple, Cheese & Bacon $3.50

Tomato / BBQ Sauce $ .40

Open: Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Green = Everyday Foods

Grey = Occasional

CANTEEN - Lunches online... Please make sure you jump online to order your child’s lunch order from the canteen. ALL orders must be in by 8am. You can still order with cash and brown paper bag until the end of this term, then it will be online only from Term 1 2020. Please use the new canteen menu above to order from the canteen.

COMMUNITY NEWS...

Training day and employment expo

Are you looking for off-farm work? Interested in casual jobs? Need help accessing drought support?

Develop new skills and connect with training providers and employers

Drought SupportYour FeetFind

Drought-affected workers are invited to attend training days in Career Planning, Job Hunting, First Aid and White Card (General Construction Induction Training).

Register TodayVisit www.namoiunlimited.nsw.gov.au

Training

14 November Roxy Theatre Bingara

This is an initiative for the people of the NewEnglands Tablelands to have a well deserved

break in the beautiful Orara Valley, only 13kmsfrom Coffs Harbour. Some local landholders are

opening up their properties and providing freecamping sites with porta loos provided.

Please register your interest by Friday 29th

November by email tooraragetaway@bigpond.com or call us on

0414959520

Dates: Saturday 4th January to Monday 27thJanuary 2020.