Week 2, Term 4 | Tuesday 18th October 2016

21 Commercial St Walla Walla NSW 2659

Phone: 02 6029 2253

Fax: 02 6029 2162

Email: wallawalla-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Website: www.wallawalla-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Principal: Helen Duncan

Principal’s Message

The students from K-6 enjoyed a morning out at Gum Swamp yesterday to take some photographs for the Gum Swamp Photographic Competition. Mr Cameron Odewahn and Mrs Stacee Bell volunteered their time to work with the students and explore the reserve after the recent rains. Many of the children are looking forward to canoeing on the swamp on Sunday afternoon. This should be a great opportunity to see the area at its best. Further details can be found in the latest addition of the ‘Walla Walla Hello Hello’ newsletter.

Super 8 Cricket

K-6 students will travel to Rand this Friday, where K-2 students will participate in a range of hands on Mathematics activities while the students in 3-6 will participate in Super 8 Cricket. We are still requiring some parent helpers to assist in managing and umpiring the games. The modified rules are to encourage fair play and fun for both experienced players and players that are new to the game. If you are planning to join us on Friday, please consider how you may be able to assist and please let the school know before Thursday. Missing just 8 days per term is equal to a whole year of learning by the time a student reaches Year 6. In order for students to maintain friendships, be confident in school routines, practice literacy and numeracy skills daily and consolidate their learning, students must have consistency in attendance. The Education Act of 1990 states that all students of school age must attend school each day that the school is open unless they are sick, are attending a medical appointment or have principal approval. A note explaining an absence is required by the school within 7 days of the student returning.

Upcoming Events:

Friday 21st October:

Super 8’s Cricket @ Rand

Tuesday 8th November:

K-2 Science @ St Pauls

Monday - 14th, 21st & 28th November:

Kinder Orientation

Wednesday 16th November

– Friday 18th November:

Canberra Excursion Yrs 5&6

Gum SwampGum Swamp

Community Notices

Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting last night. It is great to see that so many parents are involved in our school.

We will be catering at the Bowling Club on Friday

4th November, so please keep this date free.

Our next meeting will be on Monday 7th November at 7.00pm.

Shelley Schilg

Canteen Roster

24th October: Karla Lieschke & Tania Watkins 31st October: Karen Ofak & Caroline Phegan