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W a u c h o p e P u b l i c S c h o o lPrincipal: Cameron OsborneWaugh Street, Wauchope NSW 2446Ph: 02 6585 2277E: [email protected]: https://wauchope-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Wauchope Public SchoolExcellence, Opportunity and Success

Term 1 Week 3 NewsletterThursday

13 February 2020

This IssueCalendar P. 1

Permission Notes P. 2P&C News P. 5

Community News P. 5

Parent Information Afternoons

These meetings for Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be held on Thursday 27 February in Week 5.The meetings for Kindergarten, Year 5, Year 6 and Class 3/4AD will be on Wednesday 4 March.

The reason for this is because we anticipate we will move into the new building on Monday 2 March.Parents will congregate in the hall and be introduced to the

staff on that Stage and listen to a variety of staff discuss programs and activities for 2020. Parents will then visit the classroom and complete a student information form about their child. A light afternoon tea will be on offer after your classroom visits. This is an opportunity to mingle with the teachers and other parents.Three-way meetings once again will be offered at mutually agreed times between Wednesday 11 March and Wednesday 18 March. We will trial an online booking platform. Every child will receive a bookings instruction note with a unique code. Teachers will nominate their availability over the week and parents then select a time that suits. The meetings will involve the student, parent/carer and teacher. We know all parties will benefit from this approach. More information about three-way meetings will be provided in an upcoming newsletter.Thursday 27 February4:00pm – Years 1 and 24:30pm – Years 3 and 4Wednesday 4 March4:00pm – Kindergarten4:30pm – Years 5 and 6Parents of 3/4AD go straight to their classroom at 4:00pm.

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Thursday 13 February ☼ Hastings Camden Haven

Swimming Carnival - Port Macquarie

☼ Cyber Safety Talks Years 4-6 ☼ P&C Meeting - 6:30pm

Wednesday 19 February ☼ Lower North Coast

Swimming Carnival - Kempsey ☼ Hockey Clinics - Years 3, 5

and 6Thursday 27 February

☼ Parent Information Afternoon - Years 1, 2, 3 and 4Monday 2 March

☼ Young Leaders Day - SydneyWednesday 4 March

☼ North Coast Swimming Carnival - Coffs Harbour

☼ Parent Information Afternoon - Years 5-6, Kindergarten and Class 3/4ADTuesday 3 - Friday 13 March

☼ Intensive SwimmingFriday 6 March

☼ Debating WorkshopTuesday 10 March

☼ H/CH Boys and Girls Soccer TrialsThursday 12 March

☼ P&C AGM MeetingFriday 13 March

☼ H/CH Rugby League Trials

Term 1 Week 3 Newsletter


Class FormationWe submitted our numbers to the Department of Education on Monday. Our School population as of yesterday is 663 students. I am still waiting for official confirmation re our staffing entitlement for 2020. However, we are confident we will be able to maintain our current class structure. We are using school funding to create two extra classes to support our students and reduce class sizes particularly in Years 3-6. We also use funding to run multiple literacy and numeracy focused programs.Until we receive written confirmation from the Department our classes will still be classified as tentative. Following is a list of Term 1 staff for 2020.KDB Mr Darren BeardKJL Mrs Janet LovettKLB Mrs Lisa BarnettKLF Ms Lisa FalkK/6KD Ms Karen DavisK/6RF Miss Rebecca FaithK/6AP Mrs Anne PuchertK/6BC Ms Rebecca Cole1KB Ms Cindy Dignum1MT Miss Michelle Taylor1PH Miss Peta Humphreys1JB Ms Julie Best1/2JH Mrs Joanne Hansard2MM Ms Michelle Millard2MG Ms Margaret Gardner2LB Miss Lauren BoswellK/6SR Mrs Shannon Ramm

K/6JG Mr James Grech3KD Mrs Katrina Daly3RB Miss Vanessa Boyle3VM Mrs Vicki Muir3/4AD Mrs Amanda Darcy4LR Mrs Lee-a Rock4HL Ms Deb Hurrell4MJ Mr Martin Jenssen5EM Mrs Erin Moore5NP Mrs Natalie Pepperell5CG Mr Chris Geary5/6CW Mrs Cathryn Welch6SG Miss Hannah Jeffery/Mrs Ellie Woolnough6MN Mr Mitchell Nicholson6JF Mr Jake Freeman- DuffyRelease From Face to Face (RFF): Mr Jigh Sallustio, Mrs Fiona Brassey, Mrs Miranda Davison, Mrs Danyelle Taylor and Mrs Fiona AuslingTeacher Librarian: Mrs Jordan Shields and Mrs Danielle WheatleyLearning and Support Teacher (LAST): Mrs Karen O’Reilly and Mrs Sharon RandallLiteracy/Numeracy Focus Teachers: Mrs Lyn McWhirter, Mrs Kelly Newell and Mrs Katie BulleySchool Learning Support Officers (SLSO): Mrs Sue Hollis, Ms Lisa White, Mr Brad Baxter, Mrs Gayle Henry, Mrs Tania Williams, Mrs Debbie Harris, Mrs Donna Anthony, Mrs Elaine Andrews, Mrs Jean Gayed, Mr John Gayed, Mrs Kaela Croft, Ms Rochelle Pritchard, Mrs Toni Foster, Mrs Sheila McDougall, Mrs Michelle Smith, Mrs Cindy

School Activity Permission Notes and Payment - IMPORTANTThis is the second year we have implemented this process for the safety and wellbeing of our students for School Activities and excursions. Permission notes and money must be paid in full, one week prior to the excursion or event. As usual, if you are experiencing financial difficulties you may contact Mr Osborne to organise a payment plan well before notes and payments are due.The reason for this is for the safety and wellbeing of the students attending the activity.Activity/Excursion organisers complete a risk assessment for every excursion. We have many students who require adjusted supervision, medication or care. One week’s knowledge of exactly who is attending the activity gives school staff time to ensure SLSO’s have to be reallocated, work is prepared and appropriate supervision is planned for those students not attending etc.Parents/Caregivers will have to organised to make payment and return permission notes one week before all events. Teachers will remind students regularly.We are committed to establishing and maintaining the safest procedures aligned with the Department of Education policies for the wellbeing of our students.For excursions that have limited numbers, we send out a notification to advise when payment/deposit will be required. This ensures all students have an equal opportunity to attend these events.Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.



Bell, Miss Stephanie Ostler and Mr Corey RichardsonHUB Teachers: Mrs Ellie Woolnough, Mrs Danielle Wheatley and Mrs RandallSchool Counsellor: Miss Sophie MasonSchool Administrative Staff (SAS staff): Mrs Michelle Kelly, Mrs Kylie Schofield, Mrs Julie Moore and Mrs Leah CallerTechnology Support Officer: Mr Jens LindnerBusiness Manager: Mrs Kathy HerronStrategic Directions: Mrs Robyn ReevesAboriginal Education Officer: Aunty Maree HutchisonGeneral Assistant: Mr Mark HurrellAssistant Principals: Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) – Mr Darren BeardStage 1 (Year 1 and 2) – Miss Michelle TaylorStage 2 (Year 3 and 4) – Mrs Amanda DarcyStage 3 (Year 5 and 6) - Mrs Natalie PepperellSpecial Education (K-6) – Mrs Anne Puchert Deputy Principals: Mr Richard Thomas (K-2) and Mrs Kate Buczko (3-6)Principal: Mr Cameron OsborneHastings Camden Haven Swimming Carnival

Congratulations to the following students who represented our

school at this carnival today. Axl P, Flynn D, Riley M, Logan T, Byron M, Charlie P, Zac L, Tyler J, Noah L, Jamie F, Ella-Lea P, Charlee P, Hayley J, Olivia H, Emmalee P, Chana M, Alena D, Lacie M, Maddison T and Rowan A. The Lower North Coast swimming carnival is next Wednesday 19 February at Kempsey.Visitors to the schoolIf you need to give your child money, lunch or a message during school time please go to the front office and they will organise for the item to be delivered. It is not appropriate for adults to be in the playground during school time. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with this matter. Expectations For The New YearThe back to school season is a good time to consider what you expect of your children. Having expectations that are high yet also realistic is essential for school success. Think of a balloon. If there’s no air (like no expectations), it’s flat. If you put in too much air (expectations that are too high and impossible to meet), the balloon bursts. Finding the right balance of expectations will stretch children to grow without frustrating them.

☼ Help children develop predictable routines around waking up, getting ready for the day, eating nutritious meals, taking care of their bodies, going to bed at a regular time, and getting enough sleep. Children are more likely to be successful when their routines help them thrive.

☼ Build on your children’s interests. They’re more likely to meet high expectations when

Student Mobile Phones

Mobile phones are not required at Primary School. We have installed a telephone in every classroom to streamline messages from parents and to promote teachers and parents making contact. If your child must have a mobile phone they are to register it at the front office before 9:00am and collect it again at 3:00pm. This rule is for a variety of reasons some of which are listed: 1. Children protection – we don’t need students taking photos of each other or making videos and uploading on social media. 2. Distraction – An unnecessary distraction for children under 12 years of age whilst at school. 3. Security – Unfortunately, expensive items sometimes go missing. 4. Wasting time – Staff having to sort out phone issues when it should never happen as they should be secured in the front office each day or left at home. One example of time-wasting was an accusation of a phone being stolen from a bag at the swimming carnival. In actual fact, the student had the phone out when they shouldn’t have and placed it themselves into a bag that looked exactly the same as his. This example caused distress and should never have happened.



they’re doing things they enjoy. ☼ Talk with your children

about the goals you’ve set and achieved in your life. Explain how you overcame obstacles to meet your goals.

☼ Expect bumps along the way. Achieving high expectations is not like climbing a ladder where each step is a step up. Expect setbacks and doubts. They’re all part of the process. The key is to work through the difficulties along the way.

☼ Encourage children to grow and develop at their own pace. Don’t compare your child to other children. Some are early walkers. Some are late walkers. Both are normal. Follow your child’s lead.

☼ Watch out for pressures that you place on your child because of your preferences rather than your child’s needs. For example, not all sports-mad parents are going to have sports-mad children.

☼ Give young children extra time to practise new things. Expect the process to be bumpy and slow. Be encouraging and don’t expect perfection.

☼ Have high expectations for homework and schoolwork. Make it easier for your children to do their homework every day by sitting next to them. You can do your project or work and be available for questions.

☼ Help children break large, difficult tasks into smaller, more manageable tasks. This is called ‘chunking’ and can build confidence as they achieve each part.

☼ Find activities that get your children excited. Encourage them to set goals and to have fun at the same time.

Mr Cameron Osborne

Book Club 2020

Wauchope Public School will again be participating in Scholastic Book Club this year. Up to twice a term, a club catalogue with a different selection of books for all ages will be sent home.You’ll find award-winning books and bestsellers, as well as old and new favourites. Book prices begin at as little as $2. There is no obligation for parents or carers to purchase from Book Club but if you choose to, WPS receives rewards points from each order that allow us to obtain books from Scholastic for the school.It is easy to order. Our preferred method of payment is using the Book Club Loop platform for parents using a credit/debit card. Your child’s order is submitted directly to Scholastic and sent directly to the school. You can place your child’s order at scholastic.com.au/LOOP or by using the LOOP app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Other incentives of using LOOP are parents may be rewarded with a bonus gift. How to Order using LoopVisit scholastic.com.au/LOOP. Select NSW and enter Wauchope Public School in the school name box. You will be directed to the ordering page which has information and a video on how to use LOOP.

P&C MeetingThe first P&C meeting for 2020 is this evening commencing at 6:30pm in the staffroom. Glen Sawle, the Principal of Wauchope High School will be in attendance to talk about what WHS has to offer, 2021 enrolment procedures and to answer any questions. I have also invited Mr Sawle to attend our Parent Information afternoons.Class SuppliesThese invoices/notes have been distributed today. Thank you to everyone for your prompt response.2020 Public Speaking CompetitionChildren in Stage 2 and Stage 3 should be starting to prepare their speeches as part of their homework.Class finals will be held in week 7 or 8 depending on your class teacher.Finals are on Tuesday 24 March. Stage 3 - 9:15am and Stage 2 - 12:00pm.Thank you Stage 2 and Stage 3 Teachers.ToysWe request that children, particularly our K-2 students don’t bring toys or gadgets to school from home. These cause distractions such as other children wanting to access/touch them and even some toys mysteriously going missing.I can assure you that Wauchope Public School is an amazingly exciting place and has multiple things to keep your child entertained.DogsPlease see the article on our school dog Pepper on Page 5.Please be reminded that no other dog should ever be on school grounds.If you look closely at the photo I think Pepper can read!



• Select order from the top of the page • You may need to select the school again • Choose the issue and click order • Click + to add your child’s first name and last initial eg Sam A • Choose their class and click add • Enter the item number from the catalogue • If you have another child add their name and complete their order • Continue to enter credit card details for paymentCash payments for Book Club will be phased out this year at WPS and in 2021 only LOOP payments will be accepted for Book Club. P&C NewsNOTICE OF AGMWauchope Public School P&C Association is holding the 2020 Annual General Meeting on Thursday 12 March 2020 in the staffroom starting at 6:30pm.All positions will be declared vacant including President, Vice President 3-6, Vice President K-2, Secretary, Treasurer, Woosh Rep and Canteen Rep. All new parents/ carers and community members are welcome to join the general committee.Anyone wishing to be nominated for an office-bearer position must attend the February meeting next week, Thursday 13.2.20, and pay the 50 cent membership fee to become a member and be considered for a 2020 office bearer position.Kind RegardsSarsha Walker - P&C President

Community NewsPepper

Over the past few months, Mrs Puchert’s dog, Pepper has attended and passed Wags the Dog program. This means that Pepper is an accredited school dog. Research has shown that school dogs influence the students’ social behaviour, empathy and emotional competence. In addition, the students interacting with Pepper derive enjoyment interacting with her and doing so safely under the care and guidance of Mrs Puchert. Pepper has influenced on improving the class climate, motivation and discipline. She is excellent at providing a calm atmosphere and is used as a reward and motivator.

All interaction with Pepper by our students is voluntary. If there are any students who are allergic or afraid of dogs and you do not want your child to have contact with Pepper, please feel free to contact Mrs Puchert via the front office. Please note that due to the fact that Pepper is an accredited and working school dog, no other dogs will be permitted on the school grounds.



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