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WHAT’S ON AT WWPS?

WEEK 10Thursday 20 & Friday 21 DecemberStaff Development Days

TERM 1 2019WEEK 1Tuesday 29 JanuaryStafff Development Day

Wednesday 30 JanuaryYrs 1- 6 Students returnBest Start for Kinder

Thursday 31 JanuaryBest Start for Kinder

Friday 1 FebruaryKinder commences

WEEK 2Tuesday 5 FebruarySwimming Carnival @ Morisset Pool

TERM 4 – WEEK 10 – 2018PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

ReportsEnd of year student progress reports went home on Friday and it was a pleasure to read every report. I feel proud of all student progress and the success which has been achieved this year. We have had a successful year at Wangi Wangi PS, recording some of our greatest academic growth throughout the year.

Open PlaygroundsOver the coming school holidays, School Infrastructure NSW is rolling out Share Our Space at more than 230 schools across the State. Through the program, many schools will open up playgrounds, ovals and sporting fields for the whole community to enjoy. Once again, Wangi Wangi PS will be open. During the school holidays, the gates will be opened between 22nd December 2018 and 25th January 2019 from 8am to 6pm. Please come down and spend some time at our school as it is also a great way for students to stay connected to their place of learning, even in holiday times.

2019 start dateAlthough holidays are just about to begin, please be aware of the commencement dates for 2019. Years 1 – 6 begin Wednesday 30th January 2019. Classes will resume on the first day back with students returning to their 2018 class teacher.

Returning to the previous class is a great way for students to come back to school after a long break, reducing the unknown feeling for students. It is also a great way for students to catch up with each other and feel settled before moving into their new 2019 class structure. 2019 classes will be formed by the end of the first week back.

2019 Kindergarten commences on Friday 1st February 2019, after all Best Start testing has been completed.

Thank you to the whole Wangi Wangi PS community for yet another great year at this wonderful school. I feel truly lucky to be able to lead such a successful school with professional staff who genuinely care about the kids they work with and a community who want to be positively involved in helping to shape the educational opportunities for all students. Please, as always, enjoy the holiday period but remember to stay safe during the summer break. I look forward to returning to Wangi Wangi PS in 2019 and continuing to lead the school through an exciting time of rebuilding next year.

Merry Christmas everyone

Tim Lewis Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas.

See you again in 2019

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MERIT AWARDSBalin Wilson, Flynn Carter

Amity Butcher, Mia Johnson

Mitchell Cavell Hall, Lukas Pallas

Jaidyn Evans, Jayden Martin

CONGRATULATIONS

READING AWARDS Laicey Emerton 300 nights

Kaydon Barry 100, 150 nights

Tom Bevan 300 nights

William Bevan 300 nights

Flynn Carter 150 nights

Shakira Yates 25, 50, 75, 100 nights

PERRY AWARDHannah Kosky

FAREWELL YEAR 6

If there is one word to describe Wan-gi, Wangi Public School. That word would be marvellous. - Cooper

Wangi Wangi Public School has been utterly awesome. From the strangely large oval to the mind-blowingly positive attitude of everyone, Wangi School has definitely been fun. Tom Bevan.

Being at Wangi Wangi school has not just been an awesome privilege but an amazing experience, without these teachers I don’t think I would have the courage and knowledge to do well in high school. Thankyou Paul.

I’m going to miss Wangi Wangi Public School so much. It has been a great experience and I’ve loved my time here from Kindy onwards. –Sarah

Wangi Wangi PS has been a mind-blowing experience, I could not ask for better classmates, teach-ers and the local welcomeness over the past years. From Kinder to Year 6 has been extraordinary special thanks to Mrs.Murphy, Mr Lewis, Mrs Rayfeild, Mr Taylor, Mrs Tar-rant, Mrs Brooks, Miss Bailache and the rest of the staff! -Jack James

I’ve had an amazing time at WWPS – every second has been great! - Bae

Wow 2018 at Wangi Wangi Public School has been amazing. Thank you to everyone that has made it the absolute best –Shakira xo

All the years I’ve been at Wangi Wangi Public, year six has been the best .I had great teachers and lots of fun excursions and I will miss this amazing school. - Thomas

Over the years at Wangi Wangi Public School I have experienced so much. I thank the people who have been there for me when I have need-ed it. I am really proud to be a Wangi student. Emily

When I was getting my uniform at the office I peeked at all the kids get-ting ready for the pool day. I knew straight away that this was the best school ever. William Bevan

I have been at Wangi Wangi Public School since Kindergarten. It has been awesome. This school has pre-pared me as well as possible thank you. Finn Miller

Wangi Wangi Public School has taught me so much and made me grow into the amazing person I am today, from Kindergarten to Year 6. I have grown so much, thank you Wangi Wangi!-Dylan Gobbo

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END OF YEAR CELEBRATION DAY

CRICKET

BACKPACKS

Wangi Public School had a visit from Cricket NSW last week. During the sessions students further developed their Fundamental Movement Skills and practised game based techniques such as catching, throwing and batting. Students enjoyed the sessions and look forward to teaming up with Cricket NSW in the future.

Lucky recipients of these backpacks donated by a Lake Macquarie based Church.

On Monday, students went to Morisset pool to celebrate the end of year with a SPLASH! We were lucky enough the rain stayed away as students enjoyed swimming in the pool and BBQ picnic provided by the wonderful P&C. Thank you to all the parents who came along.

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