wauchope public school · tuesday 7 may ☼ lnc netball thursday 9 may ☼ p&c meeting - 6:30pm...
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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/
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Thursday 2 May ☼ Parent Preschool transition -
Library 4:30-5:30pm
Friday 3 May ☼ School ANZAC Service K-2 -
9:15am, 3-6 - 10:00am
Monday 6 May ☼ Mother’s Day Stall
Tuesday 7 May ☼ LNC Netball
Thursday 9 May ☼ P&C Meeting - 6:30pm
Friday 10 May ☼ K-2 Cross Country
☼ Boys and Girls PSSA Soccer
Monday 13 May ☼ HCH/LNC Touch Football
Tuesday 14 May ☼ Yarn Up afternoon tea -
Wauchope PS hall - 3:15pm
Tuesday 14 May to Wednesday 22 May
☼ NAPLAN Testing - Years 3 and 5
Monday 20 May ☼ Taree Dance Eisteddfod
Wednesday 22 May ☼ National Simultaneous Reading
☼ School Photos K-2 and Special Education
Term 2 Week 1 NewsletterThursday
2 May 2019
This IssueCalendar P. 1
Major Capital Works P. 2P&C News P. 3
Community News P. 4
Welcome Back!It was great to see our WPS students return this week.Term 2 promises to be a very busy and enjoyable term indeed. Keep an eye on the school website and newsletters for upcoming dates. Anzac Day
I would like to congratulate and thank the 100 WPS students who represented our school on this very special day during the school holidays. I was incredibly proud of you and I know the Wauchope community thought you were all fantastic. Tiana and Dylan spoke brilliantly in front of the large crowd. Well done. Thank you to your mums and dads for supporting this incredibly important day on the Australian calendar. Tomorrow, each student who marched with WPS will receive a free sausage sandwich as a small gesture of thanks. If your child marched at a different town or with another
organisation please send me a note confirming this tomorrow.I would also like to thank the WPS staff who also marched. Thank you Mrs Newell, Mrs Daly, Mr Grech, Mr Lindner, Mr Warburton, Mr Baxter, Mrs Moore, Mrs Buzcko, Mr Richardson, Mrs Darcy, Mrs Dignum, Mrs Pepperell, Mrs O’Reilly and Mrs Best. Amazing support from the staff.Annie Oakley-Bull
It is with great sadness that I am notifying our school commun i t y that one of our much loved School L e a r n i n g S u p p o r t O f f i c e r s
(SLSO), Mrs Annie Oakley-Bull passed away over the recent school holidays. Approximately 30 WPS staff attended a lovely ceremony on Monday to say our farewells. Mrs Oakley-Bull was affectionately known as Miss Annie by the students. She was an extremely caring, calm and beautiful person. Miss Annie will be greatly missed. She was only 56 years of age.
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Anzac CeremoniesTomorrow we will have our school ANZAC ceremony. The K-2 assembly will commence at 9:15am and the 3-6 assembly will start at 10:00am. Our special guest is a current servicemen from Tasmania who placed a cross on a grave site in a cemetery in Egypt. That cross was made by one of our Year 6 students. Amazing!School PhotosPlease remember to return your School Photo order forms as soon as possible. Our photo days are on Wednesday 22 May and Thursday 23 May. K-2 and Special Education photos will be on the Wednesday and 3-6 will be on the Thursday. Please remember that family photos are also available. Simply collect a family photo order form from the front office and return with payment prior to the day. These photos will be taken at recess and lunch times.K-2 Cross Country CarnivalThis very entertaining event will be held on the back playground on Friday 10 May. All parents are most welcome to attend.Parent Pre-School Transition Meeting – For Students with Additional NeedsIf your child is enrolling to start school in 2020 or 2021 and has additional needs we are hosting a parent information afternoon today between 4:30pm and 5:30pm in the library. This is for students who will be requiring additional transition to school. SportOur PSSA girl’s cricket team played South West Rocks
yesterday. As usual they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
The girls scored the winning run off the last ball of the game. This is the second game in a row that the girls have done this. Nail biting cricket! Congratulations. Thank you Mr and Ms Best for coaching the team.I hope the boy’s trialling for higher honours in rugby league today are playing well.Mother’s Day StallThe P&C will hold its annual Mother’s Day Stall on Monday 6 May. Gifts are between $2 and $15. Classes will take turns at visiting the hall with their teacher. Thank you in advance to the lovely mums who order all the presents and assist the children with their purchase on the day. I can assure you the boys and girls love buying presents for their mums. Mum’s do love gifts from their children. Bronze AssembliesNext week we will have our Bronze assemblies during the usual Stage assembly time slots. Parents would have received an invitation this week if your child is receiving an award. You are most welcome to attend. If a student didn’t achieve a Bronze certificate in the first 10 weeks of the year they can still achieve their Bronze level at any stage during the year. Future Bronze certificates will be presented at the fortnightly Stage assemblies.
Major Capital Works Update
Work is progressing well on our sensational 13 classroom building. The children are enjoying observing the building process. One principal is very excited about the whole project and is often found in the library taking it all in. I’ve included some photos of the progress. At this stage we are anticipating a late November completion. Asbestos has been stripped out of the old canteen/hall block ready for an amazing refurbishment to commence. Thank you to Mr Hurrell who has vacated his area over the holidays. The tender for renovations on our main toilet block closed yesterday and I’m looking forward to working with the successful company to not only update but transform the two toilet areas into four separate spaces. This will mean that K-2 and 3-6 students will have separate toilet facilities.
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Over 400 students will now start working towards their Silver certificate and hopefully a Wauchope Star.. P&C MeetingThe next P&C meeting will be held on Thursday 9 May in the staffroom commencing at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.NAPLAN onlineStudents in Years 3 and 5 will be assessed online during a seven day window between Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 22 May. Wauchope Show
Almost every student I’ve asked has told me that they attended the Wauchope Show and had a great time. I’d like to thank Mr Nicholson and our Creative Arts Committee for coordinating our student art entries for the Show.
Congratulations to any students who entered other categories. Annabelle G won Most Successful Exhibitor in the cooking section. Well done.
Cameron Osborne
Wauchope ShowWe were very impressed to see such wonderful artwork produced and displayed for Wauchope Public School this year at the Wauchope Show. Many students were awarded with first, second or third ribbons to acknowledge their talents. - Mr M NicholsonGirls Cricket
On Wednesday 1 May, our Girls Cricket Team played a marvellous game against South West Rocks. On a day of perfect conditions, our girls bowled first and were superstars. Jess M took 3 wickets from her 5 overs which was a superb effort, and was supported by Lily B, Tiana D and Anna R who took a wicket each. Evie G orchestrated two amazing run outs.With a competitive total of 66 it was once again a last ball thriller!We started well and worked in solid partnerships with Chloe R performing well with the bat, smashing a few around the park including a big 4, supported by Brianna B and Emily B. With 1 to win on the last ball, Marney R hit the winning run to much delight.Congratulations on another fantastic win girls, you played with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship. Once again you were complimented on your sportsmanship and behaviour from the opposition coach which is so pleasing to hear.Thanks to the parents for transporting and supporting our team, the help is immensely appreciated. - J and J Best.
Aboriginal Committee Afternoon Tea Yarn Up InviteThe school community are invited to join Aunty Maree, Mrs Pepperell and Aboriginal Committee members for a Yarn Up commencing at 3:15pm to 4pm Tuesday 14 May (Week 3) in the hall to seek ideas for our upcoming cultural events in the school. Students are welcome to sit quietly at the back of the hall and play a few games that will be provided.P&C NewsWe need you!Treasurer Position Vacant Role includes:• Attending P&C meetings• Co-signing cheques• Electronic bank funds• Transfer preparation and co- signing• Banking cash from fundraising events - (shared role with other committee members)• Basic reconciliation in Xero accounting system• Prepare and read out basic reports for monthly meetings.All training provided - plus you will get to know some great local parents and community members and help out your child/ childrens school.
Back to School Healthy Habits Get active each day Choose water as a drink Eat more fruit and vegies Turn off the TV or computer and get
active Eat fewer snacks and select healthier
alternatives
For more information: www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au
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Community News
• Subsidised workshops• Market stalls – handmade only• Demonstrations• Mini workshops• Free entertainment• Creative face painting• 10am - 3pm• More!Visit: www.creativewauchope.com.auFor information, to register for workshops or to register your stall or performance.Questions:[email protected]
T-Ball and BaseballIMPORTANT NOTE! For those wanting to play T Ball, Junior or Senior Baseball. You haven’t missed out. The season starts Sunday 5th May at Blackbutt Park, Peppermint Crescent Wauchope. T-Ball for 5 to 10 year olds. Junior Baseball 11 to 15. Seniors 15 years & older. You can come on the 5th & register to play. T-ball/ Juniors start with warm up at 8am, game starts at 8.30am. Seniors games start at 11.30am. For more information email [email protected] or Ring Rose 0418279954.
A half-day workshop for parents Where: Emerald Downs Community Hall, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444 When: Sunday 19th May 2019 from 9 am - 1 pm Cost: $70 (includes morning tea)
This evidence-based, practical workshop has been developed by speech pathologist Carol Baker (LCST, MSPA). It is aimed primarily for parents of children in years K, 1 and 2, and for parents of children with learning difficulties.
To register call Carol on 0405 658 593
or email [email protected]
For more information go to: https://www.cbakerspeechpathology.com.au/